Oak Island, NC-oceanfront, screened porch & gazebo w/swing

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Nothing like Relaxing in the Cabana swing...New beach with soft sand

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91500 sq ft

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Parking available
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Oak Island, NC

Ocean Crest Pier
‪5 min drive‬
Oak Island Golf Club
‪11 min drive‬
Oak Island Lighthouse
‪18 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Located in the Middleton Park area

2024 Recent Updates: New larger oceanfront deck and new carpet has been installed.

Po Boy Vintage Oceanfront owner managed Beach House where great memories have been made by our family and our rental guests .
*** Sorry No Pets Allowed***
Our oceanfront deck brings you ***Closer to the ocean** than any other house.
The deck is only 72 feet from the ocean and this house has its own direct beach walking path leading straight to the ocean.
OTHER AMENITIES:
ENJOY SUNRISE, SUNSET OR ANYTIME IN THE OCEANFRONT GAZEBO WITH PORCH SWING.
THE SCREENED PORCH IS ANOTHER GREAT PLACE TO ENJOY, HAVE BREAKFAST OR TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HEAT.
THE LARGE DECK IS GREAT FOR TANNING OR RELAXING.
AFTER A DAY ON THE BEACH ENJOY THE RECENTLY INSTALLED OCEANFRONT OUTDOOR ENCLOSED SHOWER WITH HOT AND COLD WATER.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SURROUNDINGS, THERE IS A LOT TO EXPLORE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE:
THE LARGEST PIER ON THE ISLAND IS WITHIN A 1 MILE WALK FROM THE HOUSE ON THE OCEAN SIDE.
TAKE A SHORT WALK DOWN THE ROAD AND ACROSS THE STREET TO THE BASKETBALL COURTS, PLAYGROUND, SOCCER FIELD, T-SHIRT SHOP, DAVIS CANAL, THE PEPPERONI GRILL RESTAURANT AND MUCH MORE.

*******A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MANY REPEAT RENTERS*********

NO HIGH RISE HOTELS
USA TODAY VOTED OAK ISLAND
'BEST BEACH IN NC'

BEACH RUNS EAST TO WEST SO YOU CAN WATCH SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES AND SUNSETS!
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PO BOY OCEANFRONT ONE LEVEL COTTAGE FEATURES:

COMFORTABLE BEDS

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM CABINETRY IN THE KITCHEN.

ALL BEDROOMS HAVE 32' FLAT SCREEN SMART TV's AND LIVING ROOM HAS A LARGE FLAT SCREEN TV.

WIRELESS INTERNET - PASSWORD PROTECTED
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Located in the Middleton Park area within walking distance to Beach Diner, ice Cream shop, T-shirt/souvenir beach shop, skate board park, Tennis courts, soccer/ball field and new playground.

Rent the Po Boy in Oak Island, NC. It’s relaxing, enjoyable, fun, and affordable!! It is the perfect getaway for families and couples of all ages.

This house is privately owned and managed. We treat our
guests like we like to be treated.

***THIS HOUSE IS RATED, YEAR AFTER YEAR, ONE OF THE BEST HOUSES ON THE BEACH BY OUR REPEAT GUESTS!***

Purchase Cancellation Protection Coverage through
VRBO to provide peace of mind that if plans are complicated by the unexpected, your financial losses could be protected.
Keywords: OCEANFRONT, OLDER VINTAGE BEACH HOUSE WITH RUSTIC CHARM, gazebo swing, direct beach access and large screened porch.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not reimburse for trip cancellations and/or interruptions. Purchase Travel Protection Insurance. Hurricane season is June 1st - November 30th.

Wear sandals on the deck & don't lean against the railing. Complimentary linens provided (1 towel per person), bring from home if extras are needed.

Minimum age of primary renter:25

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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

About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Oak Island Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬6 min drive
‪Bob's Dogs - ‬6 min drive
‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬11 min walk
‪Salt 64 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Island, NC-oceanfront, screened porch & gazebo w/swing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oak Island, NC-oceanfront, screened porch & gazebo w/swing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Island, NC-oceanfront, screened porch & gazebo w/swing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Island, NC-oceanfront, screened porch & gazebo w/swing located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach vacation home is steps from Caswell Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Bay Beach and Oak Island Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Feb 16, 2025

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

Great weekend!

We were in Oak Island to watch our son run the marathon and his fiancée run the 5k. It was a great weekend.The only thing I could say was a slight negative to the house were the stairs going into the house. There was only a partial handrail on one side. They should add the rest of the handrail. Other than that it was great! I wish it had been warmer to be on the beach. It’s a nice cozy place. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim T.

Jan 31, 2024

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

Great stay on the beach

Very close to the beach for the relaxing weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy J.

May 30, 2024

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

Great cottage

Lovely beach cottage in the best location. Hope to come back for a longer stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell S.

Sep 8, 2023

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

Great place to stay

Clean house, great location, can’t beat sitting on the gazebo swing every evening as the sun goes down.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Jul 21, 2024

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

Time away from everything

Absolutely wonderful

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

Jul 21, 2023

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

Summer Trip with Kids

This is a great location for traveling with kids!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Sep 4, 2023

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

Awesome stay

Me and my family had a blast. Home is perfect for those with children.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Jun 24, 2023

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

Vacation house

It was nice, and did not have to walk very far to the ocean

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

May 15, 2024

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

Sweet house with perfect sunset views

My husband and I adore this sweet house. We have stayed here multiple times since 2008. It is a perfect location with the best sunset views. Always easy to communicate and always clean! We will continue to be return guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Jun 12, 2023

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

Great beach getaway

The house was perfect for what we were looking for. Oceanfront, very clean and a t.v. in every bedroom. It is also steps away from a grill which made grabbing food easy. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Jul 29, 2016

Great Place - Great Location

We have been to the Po Boy a couple times now and it is great for our family! You can't beat the ocean front views and it has everything you need. Plus you are so close to great dining and activities in Southport.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Mar 20, 2016

Po boy beach house

This was such a great place. Right on the beach and real close to stores and restaurants. I would recommend this place. I hope to come back again. Thank you Renee for sharing your place with us.

6/10 Okay

Tina K.

Jul 6, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Anonymous

The swing was my favorite part

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Mar 27, 2018

A Great Escape!

A true gem! We loved our mini-vacation at PoBoy. The house is a very well maintained and we had everything needed in the home. Nice televisions and comfortable beds too . I absolutely loved the porch swing that faces the ocean. The owner was very responsive. This will be the place I request every time I visit Oak Island.

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Jun 30, 2024

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

Prefect for small family with kids

One Grand parent with two daughters and their children (7,5,& a 7month old baby) and a son in law. Was just the right size for that combination. Loved the easy access to the beach and the deck. The gazebo was the selling point for granddad. Only criticism is the lights and outlet for parking wasn’t working. And our key code stopped working on Friday, but I don’t know if one of the children did something wrong to cause that. Would also suggest lighting for the outside shower area as well. Love an outside shower! The water spigot at the back porch was awesome and so convenient! Bravo on that.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Feb 26, 2023

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

Making final memories

My sister and I brought my mom here for a short stay! She has stage IV ovarian cancer and is very week but it was perfect for her to get to the swing and see and hear the ocean! It was warm/stuffy when we got there, text the owner and they turned the ac on…next day wasn’t as warm and I text because mom was cold and they turned the heat back on! It was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

Oct 9, 2016

Mrs. C

I just spent a wonderful vacation at the po boy!!! I arrived to find this charming beach house spotlessly clean!! After traveling a long distance I cannot tell you how delighted I was!!! I was thrilled at the location on the beach!! You have expansive views of oak island from the screened in porch and gazebo!!! I found both of these amenities very useful!!! I found the kitchen well stocked and very easy to work in!, I am retired so I was able to stay for a few weeks and my grandchildren and family members who visited me are still talking about what a great beach house and wonderful time they had!!! The bedrooms are great with one having a queen and a twin and one havin two twin beds and then the master with its connecting bath was just so convenient with room for 3 generations easily!!!! I am a beach lover and no longer live close to a beach and the po boy is just a wonderful spot!!! I plan on returning annually!! The owner Renee, was a absolute delight to work with!!! I cannot wait until my 2017 visit!!!!

4/10 Poor

David S.

Oct 27, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointment

Property location is awesome, property and facilities however were disappointing. I texted contact person with why along with photos and no response to date from back on Tuesday, 3 days ago. When booked, I went off the 4.8 star rating I saw but did not read actual prior reviews, if I had the one from 2021 still holds for today. My guess, based on my experience is that property owners don't take reviews seriously as I found the state of this property as she described, but with 2 years more of physical deterioration. Luckily we were not planning a lot of time indoors and the weather helped make that a reality, otherwise what turned out to be an ok trip would have been rather unenjoyable. My advice, renter beware.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Roshan P.

Jul 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but not worth the price

This is all in the context of paying over $700 per night for this house. The house location is great - right on the beach and very close to the park. However, the house upkeep/maintenance was poor overall and not in keeping with the charged price. Some things were frankly not safe for children: the door frames/wood trim in the house were broken with pieces sticking out, there were several wood rail sections on the deck that were not secure. There was mildew on the shower curtains. There was also just too much furniture where we found it cramped with just 3 adults and 1 baby. All of these issues could be resolved with simple upkeep and maintenance. I’m actually really surprised that these issues did not come up in previous reviews. We essentially never give negative reviews but we felt compelled to share our experience. We were very surprised given the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Nov 20, 2023

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

A Treasure on the Dunes

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation here, made all the more magnificent by this delightful “home base.” The house—while exceptionally well appointed with new appliances, a large washer and dryer, and everything one would need for cooking and serving—effortlessly manages to be both functional and cozy. The seating is ample, the beds are comfortable and supportive, and the layout is practical, with bedrooms and restrooms to the roadside while the open design of the living/dining areas allows a comfortable flow through the house and an unobstructed view of the ocean. Outside, having the covered swing is marvelous, giving a beautiful view of the ocean and a cathartic breath of sea air. It rained all day for 2 days of our trip, but the covered swing remained gloriously restful. The only item that could use some improvement is the deck, as there are a few nail heads rising from the older wood; however, repairs have already begun with deck screws and new treated lumber. Lastly, the homeowner goes out of their way to assure a pleasant stay. The homeowner was immediately responsive to any questions we had, and worked closely with us so that our stay was memorable. We always felt that if we had any questions or concerns, that an answer would be arriving momentarily. I cannot say enough about the wonderful time we had in this house and how attentive the homeowner was, and I would unreservedly recommend this beach rental to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Aug 26, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Aug 19, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Aug 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice for a short stay

My family stayed here for 5 nights. Housekeeping was great, the house was clean and well appointed. Renee arranged for kayaks to be dropped off, which was great as the ocean was very calm during our stay so we used the kayaks on the ocean. The deck was very weather-worn (e.g., splinters on the railing as well as on the flooring), which limited the time we spent enjoying the deck. Also, the City must have made the dune higher since the photos were taken because we couldn't see the beach or the waves crashing from the porch...but you can certainly hear the sounds of the ocean, which were so calming. We loved being able to walk to the playground and to several ice cream shops after dinner -- a great location!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Aug 15, 2022

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

A awesome vacation home

Well folks I have been going to oak island for 10 years plus now and have rented from the big names down their ,and hands down they don't hold a candle to this little house on the beach or the Owners, and we will be coming back

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirshant S.

Aug 3, 2022

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

Amazing

We had a great time at PO BOY. It is really well located, accurately listed as far as space and amenities are concerned. Loved the porch and easy access to the beach. I will highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rentalsbythewater

We love the gazebo overlooking the ocean, surfing the waves and looking for sea shells with our family. This beach has a family atmosphere, isn't over commercialized and there are many fun filled activities close by.

Why they chose this property

Our family has loved the location of this quiet little piece of paradise for the past 40 years. It is close enough to the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach but far enough away to be a truly perfect vacation destination. The convenience of being able to walk to restaurants,shops and middleton park makes the Po Boy a winner with the family!

What makes this property unique

Surf fishing, sea shell hunting, walks to the pier, shops and skate board park, visiting the Blue Water Point Marina and Historic Southport and watching Dolphins swim.

The Southport - Oak Island area is home to the largest Fourth of July Festival in North Carolina. Southport is the only area incorporated as the NC 4th of July Festival. A whole week of activities consisting of arts and crafts, street dancing, lots of fun and a grand parade precedes an evening of fireworks to end the festivities. Please contact the Southport - Oak Island Chamber of Commerce for more scheduling of events.

Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament held in October.
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
The Granddad of king mackerel fishing tournaments. Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome. Southport Marina.

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