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Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony!

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Perched on stilts with beautiful ocean views, Ocean Crest Cottage offers a beach vacation haven. With a huge front balcony, outdoor shower with hot water, and gated area for pets and kids to enjoy the fresh air freely.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony!

4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom beach cottage on stilts, very conveniently located just across from Ocean Crest Pier and has beautiful ocean views and easy beach access! 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 twin bunk beds and a pull out queen sofa make this house great for a family vacation. Sleeps 12 total! Outdoor shower with hot water allows you to keep the house clean of sand for your stay! NOTE: Linens are provided starting January 1, 2021!

Stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, huge front balcony for enjoying the view! Parking under the house and in the back of house for the full family. Gated area for pets to be outside as well as gated front balcony for kids and pets. Open living space combo kitchen and dining for great views of the ocean! Beach access is three doors down!

Do you need another house? Rent the one next door! VRBO #564853. Same owners, same layout (sleeps 12) just different decor!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please clean up all pet droppings from yard.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 601148517

Property is also known as

Reel Nice 2nd Row Gem Beach View Balcony House Oak Island
Reel Nice 2nd Row Gem Beach View Balcony House
Reel Nice 2nd Row Gem Beach View Balcony Oak Island
Reel Nice 2nd Row Gem Beach View Balcony
Reel Nice 2nd Row Gem Balcony
Reel Nice 2nd Row Gem Beach View From Balcony!

About the neighborhood

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 46.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 54 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt64 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view was great. Really nice sitting on the balcony drinking coffee looking at the water. Island Way restaurant and Ocean Crest Pier are just a couple hundred feet away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family beach vacation. We loved the beach view from the front balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place . Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Second time we stayed there and it has always been wonderful. Great location for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach House

The men had a great time fishing at Oak Island and sight seeing. The house was well laid out for our group. We loved our stay and hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, porch and views!

Clean, great layout, large front porch with doggy gate with amazing view of ocean. Directly across the street from Island Way restaurant which made dinner very convenient. Beach access is also across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great layout and location!!!

Perfect place to spend time with family. Perfect beach, access, great location, and the views are magnificent!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacay

Short weekend with family. Great location! House hade everything we needed so we didn't have to pack a lot of extras. Pier, bar and live music just across the street. Easy access to beach in several close locations. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OKI

We enjoyed our stay at Reel Nice! You can see the ocean from the balcony which we really enjoyed. The beach access is a quick walk which is very convenient. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need for your stay! We would recommend anyone stay here! The check in process was really easy and we had no issues at all during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shevaun T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home that can fit 10 plus people. Ocean views and you can't beat the closeness of the 2nd row.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

Nothing fancy but it was perfect for me and my family. Great location. Convenient to everything. And extremely clean!!! Love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Had a wonderful getaway thank you Emily and Ben !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reel Nice

Had a great stay. First time on the island. Nice view of the water and across the street from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had a great time at this property. Location is amazing, beach access right across the street. Owners were very responsive, we will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

We had everything we needed during our stay. The host was fast to respond and made sure we had no issues. Will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

10/10 recommend. Property was clean and great location to the beach. Check in was simple and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

This house had everything we needed! The house was spotless and so cozy. We loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We loved the house and location, we will book again next year if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Perfect place & location!

The layout, location & space worked out great for our family vacation. We had more than enough room & enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

We had a wonderful time. The house was great and we loved being close to the pier .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sallie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation at Reel Nice!

Our family enjoyed our stay and had a great vacation! Reel Nice is in a great location with great views!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed our time at Reel Nice. The house was clean and comfortable for the 5 of us. There was plenty of space in the living areas and beds were comfortable. We loved the front and back decks, overlooking the ocean and the beach access was so close. Kitchen is well stocked and the little extras for daily living (toiletries, kitchen supplies, etc.) were helpful. We'll definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

haley p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family vacation

loved the view of the ocean! very clean and well taken care of home! great location and plenty of space :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place~

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house was clean and the location was perfect! We had no problems and would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Top 10 stay! Such a great location, directly across from the beach with unobstructed views from the balcony. Perfect dog friendly property with a nice enclosed space for the dogs. Plenty of room for everyone to hang out relax and enjoy the sea!We appreciate the location only about 10 mins From stores and restaurants and 30 mins from Southport! We will def be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025