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Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island!

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Terrace/patio
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Horse Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunk Room (5th bedroom)

+1
5 Single Beds

East Lower

1 King Bed

East Upper

2 Queen Beds

West lower

1 King Bed

West Upper

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

East Lower Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

East Upper Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West Lower Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West Upper Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island!

Aquaholic's oceanfront LOCATION on Oak Island, NC, is the perfect spot to enjoy a coastal vacation. With its white, sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets, it is no surprise that Oak Island was voted one of America’s top 10 family/dog-friendly beaches. ENJOY panoramic ocean views from this amazingly appointed oceanfront home on an over sized lot located on the desirable West End of the Island. This rare oceanfront location sits neatly between the waters of the Atlantic ocean and the Montgomery Slough Sound. Take your choice - a swim in the ocean or drop the kayak in the slough for some backside water fun. An exclusive part of Oak Island with hardly anyone to share it with!
Sit on the expansive AQUAHOLIC decks while you renew and relax, enjoying picture perfect ocean views, stunning sunsets, and tranquil breezes. Watch boats cruise by and dolphins at play. The bedrooms in this home boast stunning ocean AND marsh views.

THE SPACE consists of 2500 sq. feet of living area and utilizes an OPEN floor plan. The house is tastefully decorated with a soothing, neutral palette. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, making this house very comfortable for 15 guests. The main living area includes an updated kitchen with new cabinets and flooring, stainless appliances, solid surface counters, a dining area and a large living room. A wall of windows let in lots of natural light as well as breathtaking ocean views. Updates include a metal roof, siding, and gourmet kitchen with every gadget you could ever need to cook your fresh catch.
What We’re Doing for your SAFETY:
Practicing Social Distancing with Keyless Entry – A unique keyless entry code provides the ability to go directly to the vacation rental without the need for person-to-person contact.
Increasing the Rigor of Cleaning Procedures – To provide clean and safe accommodations, following CDC recommendations, we are increasing the rigor of cleaning and disinfecting using EPA-registered household disinfectants. As such, early check-ins and late check-outs are suspended indefinitely. Should you arrive early, please plan to go to the beach or find another activity that keeps you away from the house so the cleaning crew can properly disinfect before your stay. The cleaners ask that you not leave your belongings in the house, or congregate by the pool prior to check in.

PROPERTY DETAILS SLEEPS 15. First floor: (bedrooms #1 & #2) TWO master suites that boast stunning ocean AND marsh views, each with private bathrooms. Upstairs, master suite (#3) with private bath, and bedroom #4 with 2 queen beds and full bath. Also on the second floor, you’ll enjoy one large (#5) bunk room for the kids with custom made twin beds (3) and twin trundles (2). All three upstairs bedrooms offer water views from every angle.

THE AMENITIES are many, beginning with covered parking and lighting. You will also have access to a 12'6" x 26’ private pool and outdoor shower (the pool can be heated for an additional fee). Relax after dinner in the 7 person HOT TUB which sits right on the oceanfront deck overlooking the water. Smart TVs are in ALL FIVE BEDROOMS and the living room. A portable crib and high chair are available for your use. All Aquaholic beach rentals include bed and bath linens for all stays. There will be some beach chairs and boogie boards for your use. Please plan to BRING YOUR OWN beach/pool towels.

WALK to the Blue Point Marina to launch your boat/kayak or paddle board. You will love all that OKI has to offer; miles of sandy dog-friendly beaches, fishing piers, Town parks, recreation center, tennis courts, golf courses, shopping, restaurants and more - there is truly something for everyone.

HOUSEKEEPING - AQUAHOLIC is owned and managed by its owners, and is cared for by the same housekeepers every week. The home is cleaned for your arrival every Saturday morning throughout the summer. An island resident/handyman is available for maintenance issues when guests are in residence.

PET POLICY We love our pets and want to share our home with you and yours. We welcome up to two, well behaved dogs at AQUAHOLIC. We are committed to a CLEAN and PEST FREE environment. Monthly maintenance and pest control services are provided as well as DEEP CLEANING between renters. Please allow us to keep AQUAHOLIC PET FRIENDLY by respecting our policies and pre-treating your pet at home for fleas/ticks. The PET FEE is $90 for the first dog and an additional $50 for a second dog.
There are 4 pet friendly restaurants in Oak Island that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables (Bob’s Dogs, Kai Joe’s, Shagger Jack’s and The Lazy Turtle).
Dogs that are leashed are permitted year round on Oak Island beaches. Dogs are allowed off their leash from October 16 until March 15 from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in locations marked by beach access signs.

Property manager

Patrick and Jacki Poovey
Premier Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A small, well-behaved dog is welcome
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located in Oak Island, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Horse Island - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Point - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 43 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Silver Hill Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Become an AQUAHOLIC in this oceanfront, dog friendly home on Oak Island! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oak Island holiday home is just steps away from Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. Horse Island and The Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Owner communicates very well

Most responsive and pro active owner I have rented from. Property and pool were very nice. Super close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We were repeat vacationers and it was just as lovely this time as the first. This is the perfect property for a multi-generational family vacation. With two littles and both sets of grandparents, there was something for everyone. The setup was wonderful in that everyone had their own suite and could retreat when needed. The best part of this house though is the location and the pool. The view is amazing and you are on the beach! It doesn’t get any better. A few days we weren’t able to go on the beach but the pool was a wonderful substitute. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy h.

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

family beach trip 2024

1st time to Oak Island.beautiful and not crowded. owner is exceptional to work with. offered flexible check in without us asking. checked on us by text several times.house updated and the view is outstanding with wall to wall windows. pool /hot tub added bonus. best equipped kitchen I have seen for rental.4 bedrooms each with own bath allowed privacy . the bunk room was not used but would be perfect for kids. we used as a private space for reading/exercising. would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z.

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

Everything We Hoped For!

Great layout with open gathering spaces as well as quiet, private bedrooms. Kitchen was well appointed with everything you need for cooking. Easy access to the beach and pool was refreshing. Hot tub was great for unwinding in the evening. Perfect location, near the point and restaurant on the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

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

Beautiful Pool

This beach front property is delightful. It has a beautiful pool and a great hot tub. The kitchen is large and fully equipped. The beach house is perfect for a family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

It's AWESOME to be an AQUAHOLIC!!!

Three generations of family absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful home. It met all of our requirements: on the beach, pool, hot tub with a view of the ocean and dog friendly. It was kid-friendly as well with a lot of toys for toddlers.The home was extremely comfortable and well provisioned. The homeowner, Patrick, was extremely responsive and very helpful with suggestions and recommendations. My entire family loved our stay here and would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Awesome Family Vacation

Wonderful beachfront spacious home with all the amenities! Extremely comfortable beds, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, outdoor shower, plenty of space to relax and not feel like you’re on top of everyone. Our family of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 1 small senior dog were completely comfortable and made so many memories! We will return! The property owner was great to work with and had exceptional communication.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Week

This is our 2nd time staying in this wonderful home. We have rented many beaches in the past and this one by far has every amenity you could want and the kitchen has more supplies than mine at home has! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P., Falls Church

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

Aquaholic

Excellent property true to its name. Very responsive owner /manager. Well equipped kitchen and amenities.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

September Stay

This house was ideal for a multigenerational family vacation. The bedroom layout was perfect and allowed for everyone to have their own space with a view! The location was a 10/10 right on the beach with gorgeous views. Everything about this home was conducive to a wonderful family vacation. The host was very communicative and helpful and answered all of our questions. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Multigenerational Wonderland

We had a wonderful time at the property. It had the best stocked kitchen in terms of cooking. With small children, keeping it simple with meals is key. Also the toys, outdoor equipment and games added to an amazing experience for all ages 1-63 years young. Communication back and forth with the owners was quick, efficient and so helpful. I would love to bring my family back to relax, reconnect and create more memories.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jermon T.

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

Aquaholic

Our family Definitely enjoyed this beautiful calming beach house. From the pool/hot tub, and short walk to the ocean, it was all amazing. Plenty of games/activities to enjoy while here and plenty of restaurants and attractions near. Will definitely be back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and property! Appreciated the individual bedroom suites with bathroom! Kids room was amazing, fun, and perfect! Couldn't have asked for a better place! Kitchen had everything needed. Would rent again and highly recommend! Spacious and enough privacy for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Everything is perfect

Favorite house on Oak Island. Layout and floor plan are optimal for our group. Oceanfront, pool, and hot tub make life easy. Kitchen has everything we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Aquaholic house at Oak Island

It was gray and raining most of the time but we didn’t care! The house is lovely, well appointed and comfortable! To wake up and sit on the back deck with our coffee, looking out to the ocean was amazing. Our pups enjoyed people watching from the back deck as well. Cocktail hour in the hot tub was magnificent! The kitchen had everything we could possibly need. We didn’t spend much time by the pool but when we return we will enjoy the swinging bed next to it, along with plenty of seating and shade. An outdoor grill where we grilled fish was excellent to have and the outdoor shower we loved too! The owners clearly put a lot of thought and care into a total comfort package. Highly recommend! We were sad to pull out today but we look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian O.

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

Excellent property

We greatly enjoyed our first trip to Oak Island. The house was a great fit for our family and it was wonderful to be right on the beach. The property manager was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E., Crozet, Virginia

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

A great VRBO property!

“Aquaholic” is well maintained and clean. Patrick (the owner) was communicative and thorough. The beach is easily accessed over the dunes in just a short distance. No beach wagons required! The house is very close to the “Point,” the westernmost portion of the island, where we launched kayaks, SUP’s and a lot of bait! Great time for our group of three generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivek C.

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

This is the place

The vacation spot we were looking for. Brilliant views of the ocean from an open concept kitchen/dining/living area. Massive wide covered patio. Immediate access to a private beach. Responsive and available owner (and very nice!). 4 of the bedrooms have their own en suite private bathroom - so each family has their own quiet space. Well laid out. Just exactly what we all wanted. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

gretchan r.

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

We Had a wonderful week!

The house had everything! Location was great! We would diffently recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

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

First family vacation in years.

Aquaholic was a quiet, clean, spacious and calming place. We loved the beach access and private pool. This was one of the most relaxing vacations we've had in years. We had our entire family and made wonderful memories. It was grandma's first vacation in 34 years, so she was thrilled with the accommodations. The hosts were very easy to get in touch with if any problems arose and made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

The Aquaholic is a great place to stay. Very nice property and the owner is very responsive if the

Beautiful beach, great location and we loved the rocking chairs on the covered porch facing the ocean. Nice pool as well. We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Awesome Stay!

Wonderful stay. Owner was very proactive with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arman A.

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

Oak Island Dream

Such a lovely place to spend a week or three! In my mind, this is the quintessential NC beach house: swing on the front porch to watch the sunset over the inland side, rocking chairs on the deep covered back porch to watch the sunrise over the ocean, directly on the beach so that you can step right out first thing in the morning to hunt for shells, and a lovely saltwater swimming pool that has just the right mix of shade and sun. Inside, it has a beautiful open kitchen with everything you need for cooking, plenty of dining space for the whole family, a super-cute vintage kids’ table, and a really cozy vibe. Best of all, it has four separate adult suites, all with their own hallways, closets, and full bathrooms, and the coolest kids’ room with *five* twin beds with trundles low to the ground, perfect for the under-five set. Baby gate and crib are tucked away in a closet too. The hosts were super-nice and thought of everything you could want, and we can’t wait to stay there again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great family vacation house

This house is perfect for a large or extended family. We were 8 adults and 4 kids, ages 8 to 83, and the set up was perfect. The owner/manager was extremely responsive to any requests. Kitchen was completely stocked and then some. Location is great and far enough away from everything that it was quiet but still convenient. Pool and hot tub were top notch although nobody came by to treat the tub or pool at any point in the week. Many homes have pools on second level with a view but we were happy to be able to get out of the wind on the first level. Complaints were beach chairs were rusted and tiny and not enough provided. Manager had more delivered when we asked for them but still only had 6 working chairs for 12 people. There is no outdoor eating area. A sturdy picnic table (heavy duty resin) would have worked perfectly on upper deck. I've seen those things hold still in class 5 hurricanes in the Caribbean. The small table by the pool has 4 chairs. I didn't realize we would be required to make our own beds (all 8 of them) after what was a long trip for us. No bath mats provided with towels. One dirty mat hanging in upstairs master. I think for the price of the house it would be a small thing for the beds to be made. I also think that beach towels should be provided at a beach house although this was disclosed in the description. We went down to Kings Beachwear and bought beach towels at two for $10. Would be easy enough to provide. I understand that towels can get lost or stolen but it is a small price of doing business. The grill was left dirty from previous tenants. All in all a very relaxing and enjoyable property and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beautiful House steps from beach

Aquaholic was beautiful and clean. It fit our large family well. The house was well stocked and was just as described and pictured. The beach was very quiet. Patrick checked in with us during our stay and was easy to contact before and during our stay. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patrick and Jacki Poovey

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Patrick, Jacki, Wes and Kathleen live in Cary, NC full time, but dream about retiring at the beach. Jen and Stephen live in Richmond, VA. Between the three families, we have 10 kids and 4 dogs!

Why they chose this property

WALK to the Blue Point Marina to launch your boat/kayak or paddle board. You will love all that OKI has to offer; miles of sandy dog-friendly beaches, fishing piers, Town parks, recreation center, tennis courts, golf courses, shopping, restaurants and more - there is truly something for everyone. Aquaholic is located on the quiet end of Oak Island near the Lockwood Folly Inlet that divides Holden Beach. Take your kayak to "the Mailbox" and leave an inspiring message to folks who happen upon it. If you are looking for more excitement, you can take the Southport ferry to Fort Fisher and spend the day at the aquarium or exploring the historic site. July 4th is always an exciting time with vendor fairs, parades and fireworks shows.

What makes this property unique

Each bedroom suite has its own private bathroom which can be closed off to the rest of the house by a hallway door. The views are spectacular out the north and south sides. The sound side offers gorgeous sunsets and dolphins make a daily appearance on the ocean side. This home has been lovingly maintained and our priority is making your stay one of comfort and relaxation.
The bunk room features five sleeping spots for kids or adults and overlooks the beautiful Montgomery Slough waterway.

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