You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ocean view cottage & Dog Friendly!!
Welcome to A Shore Thing, beach house! The location is fantastic on This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach cottage. Sit on the front deck and watch the sunrise and sunset and relax! DOG FRIENDLY!! I provide toilet paper, paper towels, linens, laundry detergent and dish detergent! I want my home to feel like your home away from home and build memories just as I have with my family.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's walkable location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Caswell Beach. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Steps from Caswell Beach and a 3-minute drive from Ocean Crest Pier
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Reviews
Ocean view cottage & Dog Friendly!! Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
10 - Excellent
39
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
8 - Good
7
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deanne B.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
sweet beach cottage
My girlfriend and I had a really lovely stay at this home. The house layout and linens were great. Loved the location and would rent again here.
Deanne B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ed C.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here. Great location. Communication with Naomi was excellent. This place has everything you need. Would definitely recommend.
Ed C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ricky C., Concord, NC
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Cottage
Just as explained in the description. Beautiful beach cottage with everything you need! We had a broken shower head when we arrived and it was fixed in about 5 hours after messaging the host.
Ricky C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
15 Jun 2025
Jennifer P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terri H.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful when you walked in, my friends where ohing and awing. The house was spotless!
I would definitely recommend renting A Shore Thing! As a matter of fact I want to come back in the fall. Close to beach and a small Beach Pantry. Needed some milk we forgot so the Pantry was not even a block away. Most everything was furnished in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Terri H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy O.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wendy O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rita H.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Went down to Oak Island for my hubby’s 60th birthday and had a great time. This property is in a perfect location and we walked to the beach in just a matter of minutes. It was well maintained and suited our needs perfectly! Communication with Naomi was effortless and she responded right away when we had a question. Highly recommend this place!
Wonderful stay! Our first time visiting Oak Island. The host provided great communication. We loved the location, just a short walk to the beach. The home was perfect for our family of 5. Would definitely go back!
Tisa
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Robert T.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Good location
Robert T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karin F.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, great beach access
We stayed for a week and while the weather wasn't the best, we had a nice time with beach strolls and just relaxing. Property was quiet and peaceful and a short 2 to 3 minute walk to the beach. We encountered no issues with the property but host was very responsive so I'm sure anything would have been handled promptly. We stayed with one dog and there were food and water bowls available and extra dog bags. We enjoyed our time and it's definitely a town to visit in the on season too!
Karin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Grace S.
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a nice stay, the house is a 3 minute walk to the beach. The house was nice. The floors needed to be mopped better my 1 year old was getting dirty crawling but not the worst problem! It would be nice to have a grill but the patio was great for relaxing. The owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive. We would stay here again!
Grace S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Jack W.
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
Closeness to beach was great, kitchen is cramped, dog friendly - quiet neighborhood.
Jack W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicolas G.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oak Island Trip
This place was the perfect place to stay to be close to the beach. It was like a minute walk from the house to the beach access. Will be staying here again!
Nicolas G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica J.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
We enjoyed our stay. Great location! Lucky for us the house was nice because we were stuck inside for multiple days bc of the storm. We played games and relaxed. Would stay again.
Jessica J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
kurt g.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Nice place and location
kurt g.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grace S.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay on OKI
Clean and comfortable beach house within walking distance to the beach. Great for families or friend groups. Didn’t run into any issues and the owner is very responsive. I love how the house is easy to spot with the string lights.
Grace S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill G., Phoenix, MD USA
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely comfortable and clean
Great place to stay for a family vacation at the beach. Host was great to work with. Unit was very clean and organized. Cant beat the location - already looking forward to next summer!
Bill G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy J.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First time in OKI
Loved the closeness to the beach and the quiet neighborhood.
Kathy J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day weekend
Had a wonderful Memorial weekend with my husband and friends. The house had everything we needed and more! We loved finding this house walking distance to the beach as well as being dog friendly! We will definitely consider this house for our next Oak Island Vacation.
Lauren C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carla M.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Weekend!
We needed a relaxing get away beach weekend, we found the cottage and it looked perfect. Everything was perfect and as described in the listing. The house is about a block from the beach, it was perfect. The check in and out process was smooth, and the owner responded to questions quickly (I am the type of person who asks one question at a time)! It was a great weekend just what the doctor ordered
Carla M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect to walk to beach only 2 short blocks
Love the place and Naomi was great to work with. Only issue and not a big deal, remodeling on the house next to us so there was building materials and contractor trash on that side of the house. But in all honesty, had no impact to our stay. Location for us was perfect.
Gary B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghan F., Sunbury, USA
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
The house was exactly as it is pictured and it was easy to communicate with regarding check in.
The location is perfect and the road was not very busy and the beach access was very close.
We would love to stay again!
Meghan F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amber A., NC
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Like staying at a friends house !
What a beautiful and tastefully decorated home. Plenty of towels,soap- dishwashing, dishwasher, hand and even laundry soap! Paper products were supplied also. Along with clean linens. Truly felt like staying at a friends home! Communication was more than amazing , in fact there was a glitch with reservation because of MY error and the owner was so very kind and patient. I’d recommend staying here 100%. We had everything we needed and more!! Such an easy walk to the beach and we hung out on the perfect sized covered porch in the AM and evenings. Don’t hesitate if you are looking for a great home,great location and great hostess- this is it!
Amber A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
James N.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
April 2024
The proximity to the beach was great!
James N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alison P., York, SC
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to beach!
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and nicely decorated. Getting to the beach was easy, just a short walk. Communication with the owner was also very easy. The sunsets at Oak Island were some of the best I've ever seen!