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Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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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.

10% off weeklong stays booked now. Clean & charming oceanfront home with view

Live the ATLANTIC DREAM during your vacay at this BEACH FRONT home with VIEWS of the OCEAN & DUNES. Free Shibumi shade use with Summer bookings.

THE HOME
You will stay in a charming, updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with an open floor plan and a generous balcony overlooking the ocean. This entire cozy home has been fully reonnovated to offer modern conveninece while maintaining classic coastal charm.

The kitchen is thoughtfully equiped with updated appliences and plenty of casserole dishes, baking sheets, cutting boards, etc.

Each bedroom is outfited with clean, comfortale beds and a dresser or bureau. The master has a queen bed. The second bedroom offers one queen and one twin. The third bedroom offers one queen and a twin bunkbead.

Both bathrooms offer showers. An additional hot & cold water shower with a dressing room is located under the house.

OUTSIDE
The ample deck leads directly to the beach path and dunes. The private shower is located at the bottom of the steps. For additional sand-rinsing convenience, there are hoses located at the top of the stairs and in the covered parking area.

The house is on stilts, and the space underneath the house provides s sheltered patio to hang out, gear up, and play.

Paved parking is also available below the house and in the paved driveway.


WI-FI and TELEVISION
You will find smart TVs in the living room and both bedrooms. Wifi is available.

WHAT TO BRING
WE DO NOT PROVIDE BED SHEETS OR BATH TOWELS. BYO OR RENT OKI LINENS!! Bring or rent a grill (grilling under house is a fire hazard and not allowed.) Bring beach towels. Sand and surf toys are provided as well as some weathered beach chairs.

GOT KIDS?
This house is kid friendly! Kids table and chairs, indoor toys, sand toys, and children's books are provided.
Oak Island’s splash pad isopen during summer months, and the Ocean Education and Nature Center are both free and interesting for kids and adults during the summer season.

NEARBY
Walking distance to Middleton Park and Splash Park, Pickle Ball/Tennis Courts, Farmer's Mkt and FREE Friday night Summer Concerts, fishing piers on the ocean and Davis Creek. Excellent nature trail and boardwalk over Davis Creek and the marsh, leading to the Recreation Center and the main road.

Oak Island has great fishing with charter boat services. Plenty of restaurants and fast food chains close by. Lowes, Food Lion and Publix is located 3-5 miles from this house. Super Walmart is located in Southport. Miniature golf, Oak Island Golf Club, parks, community center and many fun activities throughout the island, including the Nature Center (free) and Ocean Education Center (free).


"FINE PRINT" INFO
*A rental agreement is required for all guest to be signed and forwarded to owner.
MAX 8 PEOPLE including children! Additional PERSON $50/per person per night!
*Renters must be 25 years of age. Home must be occupied by person on rental agreement.

No Security Deposit.
Fees: $150 Departure Cleaning, NC Tax is 12.75%, also note the Vrbo mandated property protectioninsurance fee.

VRBO damage protection insurance does NOT cover a renter's lost vacation week, including mandatory evacuations. Renters may, of course, purchase their own vacay insurance. We will handle hurricane evacuation situations on a case-by-case basis.

HOUSE RULES
NO PETS on property!
NO SMOKING in the house!
NO GRILLINING on deck or under house; this is both dangerous and an OKI fire department violation


Linnen Rental
Oak Island Linens 910-454-0876, Beach Stuff Linen Rental 910-523-0971 or SHARON’S LINENS are local options

This property is managed by the owner and we take great pride in keeping our beach house clean and perfect for renters.

Short term monthly rental Nov 1 - March 31st $3000/month. Contact owner for details via VRBO.
PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL SERVICE FEES are FROM VRBO, HAVING NOTHING TO DO WITH PROPERTY OWNER. FEE BASED ON SLIDING SCALE BETWEEN 4-10% OF RENTAL, DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF STAY. keywords: Atlantic Dream Oceanfront


The ocean is just feet away and waiting for you.
This vacation home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Caswell Beach. Enjoy features like 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
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • 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

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING DO NOT THROW Cigarette Butts in yard.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return all beach gear, outdoor furniture, and indoor toys to original location.
Make sure Shibumi sun shade is returned to its bag and hanging beside kitchen door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Primary renter listed on contract must be present at house during rental period.
Any additional cleaning ( beyond the 2. 5 hr allotted cleaning) will be charged an additional $100 (plus tax) cleaning fee.
$59 Damage Insurance required. No fireworks on property. No grilling on deck or under house. No Fireworks on Property No Grilling on Deck

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Bunk beds max weight 100 lbs FOR CHILDREN

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING DO NOT THROW Cigarette Butts in yard.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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 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
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.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We certainly enjoyed our stay. House was great and was very well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great in every way. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Great stay

Location and space very nicely renovated !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time at Atlantic Dream - everything was wonderful! Great option for anyone looking for easy beach access and view but not wanting to book a larger 5 bedroom property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beachfront home with stunning views — clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome on the beach location! Everything you needed was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. We had all we needed. It was clean, comfortable and quiet. Great views of the ocean and easy access to the beach.I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice house in Oak Island, we have been in several ones and this is one of our favorites. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Good stay

Had a great time with a lovely place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Location!

Right on the beach, close to restaurants and shops, had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

So lovely!

We had a wonderful time! The house is spacious and bright with easy location to the grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have been staying a beach houses for over 20 years but this rental was by far the best one yet! Extremely clean, incredibly stocked with everything you would need, in excellent condition, on the beach and cozy! We have finally found our 'go to' beach home! Thank your Erin for a wonderful and memorable stay! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

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

Amazing vacation!!

Louann has a beautiful, ocean front house! It was a wonderful place to stay all week and we hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danica A.

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

Easy beach access and close to town

We enjoyed our stay and the home was very clean! We came in the winter and it's still a great time to visit the beach. The town of OKI was decorated for Christmas and we enjoyed that everything was a close drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Great Place for family with small children.

Great, clean place with everything you could possibly need and plenty of activities for kids. Owner was great to deal with and made the process very simple. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W L.

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

Escape to the beach

Lovely home in a super location near restaurants, shopping and of course on the beach! We hope to be back later in the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

Lovely Oak Island getaway

Our stay at Atlantic Dream was great. The location is amazing, and the house was clean and comfortable. Near great restaurants AND fully equipped to cook at home. Just right for our weekend away at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

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

Excellent vacation!

My family and I absolutely loved the home, the view, and the whole experience! Louann was great to work with and all of the communications about the rental were clear, concise, and timely. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in and check-out. Owner was quick to respond. We had absolutely no issues with this house. 5 ladies on a girl’s trip and the amount of beds worked out great. Perfect location for beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

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

Wonderful beach house!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This was one of the cleanest rentals we’ve stayed in. We loved the ocean views and being steps from the beach. The host was wonderful to work with and kept us updated the entire time. Don’t hesitate to book a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Well supplied with modern appliances. Prompt and friendly communication with host. Proximity to beach is a real plus. Easy, carefree holiday. (One problem -- the midges. They are everywhere and they bite, but that of course is not a fault of the owners.)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Wonderful host, great place to stay!

My family and I had a wonderful, relaxing vacation at Louann’s beautiful home! It was very clean and had everything you need for your stay. Great location, short walk to the beach. Louann was easy to communicate with and responded immediately if I had a question. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soua C.

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

Family Getaway

The beach house property was very clean. We absolutely love that it was ocean front. It was perfect for our little family. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Fabulous Beach House

Our stay at Atlantic Dream was everything we were hoping, and more! Ron and Louann were wonderful hosts and we will definitely want to stay here our next Oak Island trip! Thank you Ron and Louann.
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2016