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Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
TV
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Horse Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Oak Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be steps from Caswell Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Ocean Crest Pier. .This vacation home is 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from Holden Beach and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from 57th Place West Access Park.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 7 min walk
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 12 min drive
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef

Beautifully remodeled house located just a few short steps away from beach access. You can hear the Ocean from this house. Gorgeous ocean views from the front deck. Spacious back yard. House has HDTV, WiFi Internet, Washer and Dryer and full kitchen.

Ocean crest pier is a short walk away. Fine dining at the Island Way restaurant is also a short walk away.

Oak Island is a beach town in North Carolina. It’s separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. The Atlantic coast is lined with beaches, and fishermen gather at the long Ocean Crest Pier. The Oak Island Nature Center has trails, plus displays on fossils and native animals. To the east, Oak Island Lighthouse has sweeping views over Caswell Beach and Bald Head Island.

The Town also has a municipal golf course and eight parks, ranging from a fishing T at the west end of the island to a large park on the mainland complete with baseball and football fields. There is a skate park, a dog park, a cabana on the oceanfront with an observation deck and plenty of places to find a quiet spot to relax and enjoy the view. Area businesses, like piers and marinas, restaurants and ice cream shops, also help make vacationers feel welcome while catering to full-time residents. Gas card with every reservation of 2 or more days!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features windsurfing nearby.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out.

Property manager

Holly Donovan

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 is also known as

Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef House
Oak s Donovan's Reef House
Oak Islands Donovan's Reef Oak
Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef Oak Island
Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef Private vacation home
Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef Private vacation home Oak Island

Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H., Mount Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Retirement Celebration
We enjoyed our stay at Donovan's Reef and can't wait to return! We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the boats on the ocean and listening to the waves! Public access to the beach was right at the home which was wonderful! We loved being able to bring our pup with us! Looking forward to another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marc C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Enjoyed our stay and the location and proximity to the beach is great. Smaller than I expected and lack of closet space made for a cluttered floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ellen R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No frills but good location
Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Beach Week
We enjoyed the area very much. Very close to Beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecil P., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location across from beach access. It was nice, clean, and quiet. It had everything we needed for a week vacation. Pier was a short walk down the beach drive. The only things i would add are wall tvs in bedrooms, ice maker in refrigerator, closets or armoire in the bedrooms, and towel hangers in bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy toes in just a few steps!
This cozy cottage is perfectly located just steps from the beach and pier. The ocean view is like beach front without the hefty price tag. Holly is an excellent host, prompt to respond with any questions. The home was very clean and the kitchen was well supplied. We enjoyed our stayed and hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House Experience!
Beautiful house! This place is awesome! Each room was so spacious and has that perfect beach vibe! We had everything we needed and just a quick walk to the beach, it was the perfect place for us! Thank you!! It's so peaceful and everything you need is there or less than 5 min away! Holly was very kind and quick to respond to any questions we had, since we were driving in from Charlotte. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

william p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean pleasure
The house is exactly what you see in the advertisement it is clean and close to all things related to the beach and surrounding areas. This was my first Vrbo experience and it could not have been more perfect, Holly was very responsive to my inquiries and flexible to my schedule. I will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

Liked: Cleanliness
by the beach
We really enjoyed our stay. The access to the beach was great, especially for me. I am late 70's and sometimes walking far is hard since my knees arent what they used to be. Close to driving around Oak Island. Will definitely look for this house again and rent it. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kent S., Raleigh, North Carolina USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Beach Stay
Nicely decorated and well equipped cottage. Enjoyed lounging on the covered porch. The beach was just steps away and was easy to access at all times of day and tides.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend!
We had a wonderful time, and hope to visit again. The house is in a great location near the beach access and within 5 minutes of restaurants and stores. A fantastic beach house. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edwin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family trip to the beach
This was a Juneteenth/First Father's Day trip for me and my family. We had a great time and the public beach access was the perfect distance. Very relaxing on a family oriented beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home....
My second time staying at Donovans Reef beach house with my family. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch admiring the beautiful ocean view. The house is well equipped with everything you need for a great time. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Donovan’s Reef
The positives are location, water pressure, nice washer and dryer and contact with Molly. The negatives would be that there is only 1 tv in living room in whole house. The furniture was wet and dirty. The cookware needs replaced due to it being scratched up pots and pans s as no very thin where they burn easily on the stove. There is nothing to do around the house like a fire pit, hammocks. The chairs left for the beach are rusted. The deck is worn as well. The driveway is sand which is a huge inconvenience when you’re trying not to bring sand into the house. So you are at the beach and you go to rinse off in the shower underneath the house you still have to walk up through the drive way of the stairs to get in the house so you cannot get away from the sand. The beds or what I would compare to college dorm, beds, cheap and not comfortable. I had two rolls of toilet paper that they supplied. there is also black mold in the exhaust fan in the bathroom in the hallway between both bedrooms. I will never stay here again, and I will make sure if I do come back to Oak Island. It will definitely be not on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn N., Siler City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach view getaway!
We loved our stay here back in October! Beautiful view of the ocean, clean surroundings, amazing host! Only thing that could have been better was maybe the beds could have been a little softer :) Otherwise, perfect! You won’t regret staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K., Stony Brook New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Donavan’s Delight
We very much enjoyed our time at this beach house. Proximity to beach is great. Sun facing View of the ocean is great from the balcony. Plenty of space for a family. Kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and cooking gear. Check in was easy and place was clean upon arrival. All the people in the area were very nice and friendly. We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HIH2O1

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We loved walking on the beach and the scenic walkway. We were close to stores and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great location and loved everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Vacation
Donovan's Reef was the perfect house for our week-long stay at OKI! It is right across the street from a public access, giving you easy access to the beach. You can also see the ocean from the cozy front porch. The house fit our family of 5 perfectly. Upon arrival, it was clean and well stocked with everything we needed - linens, towels, washcloths, etc. Holly was so gracious and communicated with me, as needed. It was a wonderful week and I would not hessitate to book another stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Guy W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our Oak Island vacation
Great location with easy access to the beach. We enjoyed listening to the surf and the sunny front porch as we sipped on our morning coffee.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lei S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Gem at OKI
Our first time staying at Oak Island. What a beautiful place! Oceanview from most views in the house. It was very close to the beach access and other fun. Was a perfect weekend for our party of 5!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT view of the ocean
We stayed here for a week and we really enjoyed it. Great little house with front porch and the view of the ocean from the porch was awesome! Just so relaxing sitting out there enjoying the breeze and the beautiful view. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tanya N.

Liked: Cleanliness
beach trip
great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our Stay
We enjoyed our stay. Enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the evening listening to the ocean. Beach access was a very short walk which was great with 3 young children. Home had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020