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“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

“The Almost” is a bright and comfy house with every amenity from the kitchen to the yard. Relax and enjoy the beach, just a six minute walk. Then relax on the screened porch for dinner. The backyard is fully fenced to keep the dogs safe. Everything is here from the grill to the towels. Bring your toothbrush, shampoo, and come enjoy.

There are beach chairs, beach tent, fishing gear, boogie boards, coolers and many other items for your use in the shed. There is a private outdoor shower to get the sand off. There are usually two to five bikes in the shed. There are games, cards, guitar, and TV's in all the bedrooms and living room. All televisions have access to regular channels and streaming services. There is a wire dog kennel and baby gate for your use. There is a propane grill and charcoal grill.

Everything, and I mean everything, is a short walk away in this quiet neighborhood. There are restaurants, bars, grocery store, ice cream, liquor store, fishing pier, boat ramp, and of course THE BEACH.

There is no cleaning, pet, or linen fee. We only ask that barking outside is kept down when the pooches are outside.

Property manager

Craig t Boggs
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 3 total)
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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

About the area

Oak Island

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. 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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake

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

Great place

Close to stores and close enough to walk to the beach. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Delightful get away

Walking distance to the beach, this sweet home is comfortable, clean and very well appointed. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

The Almost

The Almost was awesome, it was everything that we had hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Almost review

Very clean, very well equipped. Convenient location to shops/restraunts in Oak Island. The property had everything you would need for a week at beach, lacking nothing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

Weekend Stay

Property was ready and access couldn’t have been easier. Very clean as compared to other properties stayed at in the past. Location is great. House has everything you could possibly need…even 3 different ways to make your morning coffee. Only watch out is the gas grill has some intense flames so grill carefully. But there is a great charcoal option too. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Great place

Such a great house in a great location and if you have pets they provide extra bowls for them to use which is helpful! The house was very clean and it was truly a pleasant stay all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

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

Perfect Location All You Need

Our experience was perfect, the location is incredible. Convenient to anything you need and want, including the beach. The house is just what you need while at the beach, we were absolutely blown away with the location, the convenience, the home, the backyard for our pups to run around. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie T.

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

Second stay even better

This is our second stay at The Almost... but certainly won't be our last. This is like being at home, and we feel very comfortable when we stay.We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caylen B.

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

Excellent location

This house is walking distance to both grocery stores and most of the restaurants on the island. The needs were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. I would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobbi T.

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

The Almost

Wonderful stay. Well equipped house, including kitchen. Quick response from owner when needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

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

Thanksgiving weekend trip

This place is clean, had great amenities and is close to the beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

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

Best stay

Very close & convenient to everything. We really enjoyed the house. The house,yard & screened porch is beautiful & homey
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie T.

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

Home away from home

Not only a great location, but we (and our dog) had everything we needed for a relaxing get-away. Comfortable, clean, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

L. T.

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

Get away

Just a quick stay for a change of environment. House has everything you need for the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Our February Stay at The Almost

We had an awesome stay at this welcoming, clean, and family-like home! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home in a space that’s both charming and thoughtfully maintained. The location couldn’t be better—just a 10-15 minute walk or short drive to the beach and conveniently close to a vibrant main strip filled with coffee shops, restaurants, and various stores. Having a Publix and Dollar General nearby made grabbing any last-minute essentials a breeze. We highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann J.

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

Great vacation spot

The house was in a great location and it had everything you may need. We really enjoyed being able to bring our dogs with us on vacation. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Our November Getaway

The house was homey and cozy. The location was perfect. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

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

Property should be called "The Perfect"

Great location, lots of thoughtful little touches, and super clean and welcoming! We loved our stay so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee Z.

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

Perfect Stay

We were in Oak Island to check on a house we are building. The Almost was the perfect place for us to stay. The location is great with Publix just down the street. The house was clean and the best equipped home we have ever stayed in. We are disappointed it is not available for our next trip.in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Best Getaway

We had a great week , the house was very nice , clean, great neighborhood, felt totally safe. A short walk to everything including the beach access. We had our little puppy that enjoyed the fenced in backyard. Will recommend “The Almost” to all and we would love to stay there next time we go to Southport.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great Place!

My family and I come to OKI multiple times a year, and this is by far our preferred rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Perfect spot

This house truly has everything you need for a relaxing beach trip. It was very clean and comfortable and the fenced yard made traveling with our dogs incredibly easy. This is now our favorite place on Oak Island and we plan to return ASAP!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

More Than Almost

The Almost wasn't just almost...it was perfect! We couldnt be happier with our stay. The house was very clean, stocked with everything you could ever need, in a great location and the host was so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I plan on renting again this summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

Home away from home

This place was very clean and accommodating. It was in a nice location close to everything. Very happy with all of the amenities. We would definitely stay here again. Owner was very kind, helpful and available when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

So peaceful..."The Almost"

This property left nothing to be desired It is a perfect home in a perfect location. The whole house was perfectly clean and very well stocked. The house is located within walking distance to everything. My little dog loved the fully fenced in back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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