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Quiet, Quaint, and Close to the Beach!

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Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Oak Island, NC
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪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 cottage in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Caswell Beach and 6 minutes from Ocean Crest Pier. .This cottage is 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Holden Beach and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Oak Island Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 20 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬2 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.

Quiet, Quaint, and Close to the Beach!

The Ruff Seas was originally built as a fisherman’s cottage after hurricane Hazel. The house is on the woodland side of the island and a quick 7 minute walk to beach. This lot has an extra relaxed feel, as a neighboring lot is undeveloped. The cottage sits back from the street. Behind a picket fence is the porch and it is truly wonderful with floor to ceiling screening and unobstructed views of the flora and fauna.
coming in off the porch you enter a very comfortable and open living area that flows into a huge dining table and kitchen beyond.
There are so many extras..... A Carport to bring the groceries in when it rains or to put new wax on your surfboard. Outdoor shower to rinse off you and the seashells. Gas grill to prepare that fresh caught flounder.
Please come enjoy the pleasures of quiet relaxed island living!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Craig t Boggs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Quiet, Quaint, and Close to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole B., Granite Falls,

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax!

We had a great time. The house had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the screened in front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!!

This rental was over the top! All the extras made this rental totally fabulous . Of all the rentals we have stayed in for the past few years, this one was exceptionally well equipped to the point we didn’t even have to unpack some of the items we travel with. The unit was clean, listing was spot on. Communication with owner was great. Location was excellent. . I would definitely go back again and again. Thanks so much for making our mini vacation, not only memorable, but stress free.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Great place, clean with everything you need to have a great time. Love the front porch. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damaris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderfuly stocked house

We srived just before the huricqin made landfall and had to spend a few days more in the house then planed but this house had everything you could think of needing stocked, games/books, cooking items all amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Returnable

Very homey. I felt as if i was in my own home. The cleanliness, amenities, location was amazing. The property was well maintained and had everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Very clean and quiet. No complaints at all. I'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oak Island House

Very clean and well stocked house. Quiet area. Wonderful front porch. Good location and close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

Liked: Cleanliness

So many extras, no need to overpack for a small group

My group had three adults and we loved this house! Close to the beach and the public beach access, kitchen was stocked with essentials, and the screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee and late night hanging out. The cherry on top was the beachsupplies
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and quaint

House is in a very quiet area could walk to the beach. Had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

Love the location! Close to the beach and restaurants. The house has everything you need for your beach getaway. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oak Island Getaway

Peaceful location. The house was very clean and charming. It was well equipped as if you lived there yourself. Close enough to the beach if you decided to walk. Good location to get to shops/stores for any of your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A girls weekend to remember

It’s not often that you become close enough with your coworkers that you’re able to have a beach weekend with them, but I’m lucky enough to call my marketing girls my sisters :) This weekend is just what we all needed and it was a wonderful time. This home is so warm and inviting and is the perfect place for making memories. It’s close enough to all of the great restaurants on Oak Island and close enough to walk to the ocean to watch the sunrise. I’m counting down the days until we can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness

I felt like a VIP!

We can't say enough good things about this place we were incredibly impressed! Anything you could possibly need or imagine for a beach visit is available for you. A cooler, even a big bag of ice in the freezer for the cooler, sunscreen, towels, chairs, cabana, beach games, you name and it's already there! All you have to do is get your self there and the rest is provided. I especially loved the screened in porch and would sit out there each morning and drink my coffee and watch the news. Don't even get me started on the kitchen I could go all day. But if you need it rest assured they have every utensil, gadget, pot you could imagine. It was such a pleasure staying there and the location was perfect, just a 7 minute walk to the beach. When we return to Oak Island this place is the first place I'm trying to book if we're that lucky again. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!! Anyone reading this review considering to stay, do it! You will be glad you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of paradise

This property is flawless. Extremely accurate description and the cleanest place we’ve stayed at the beach. The screened in front porch is great to enjoy morning coffee or a late night bourbon. The kitchen has everything you’d need to make a nice dinner. We will try to get this house at every oak island stay from here on out
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for quick beach trip

Very comfortable place to stay. The amenities are thoughtful - every time I thought we needed something there it was - vacuum, washer, extension cords and outlets where you need them. Even kid books and toys for my young son. Communication was easy to revise our booking and check in and check out was a breeze. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

We enjoyed every minute of our stay a The Ruff Seas. We had everything we needed. We could not be happier! Craig is an excellent host. Leaving was our saddest part of our short little get away. Hope we can return real soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay and location

My frequents and family enjoyed our stay at Craigs house! He was super responsive when we had any questions. The houses amenities were great and it was in perfect walking distance to ice cream, playgrounds and restaurants! Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home away from home

Loved everything about this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Super convenient location and had everything we needed for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

The home was as it appears in the photos. We loved the screened in porch. The home was clean and had a lot of amenities. The neighborhood is quiet. The only draw back was the actual distance to the ocean- you could walk it- but you have to cross a busy road. We were lucky enough to have family also visiting that had a rental that was beach front- so we didn’t have to make that walk or have to pay for parking if we drove over to the public parking. This was our first time here/ so I was not familiar with the area. The owner does provide a beach wagon- so if you have to walk to the beach that is helpful. Overall this home was very nice and clean and would recommend. The owner was available and responded quickly to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Owner everything you will need to be comfortable - great quite location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little cottage

My sister and I enjoyed our get-away at Oak Island. This house was perfect for the 2 of us. We LOVED the setting, and practically lived on the front porch. The house is well furnished and the kitchen has everything you would need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Loved It!

The cottage was quiet, comfortable, well organized and we appreciated the nice touches like, herbal teas, spices, nice shampoo and conditioner, bedding, flowering plants, etc. Everything was clean and fresh. Outdoor shower was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary vacation

Very nice house within walking distance to most things.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024