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Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef

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A two-story house with a balcony and a garage.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with a view.
A coastal road with two white cars parked on the side, a pier in the background, and a beach house with a sign.
A beachfront property with elevated houses and a covered area.
A room with a wooden floor, a white wall with a sign, a wooden table with glassware, and a wicker chair.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ocean Crest Pier

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Caswell Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy.Pet-friendly and close to the Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time renting a beach house; living space was clean but I felt like the laundry area (under the house) could have been cleaned before we arrived. There was not adequate toiletries or wash cloths to cover our 4-day stay. The charges include a cleaning charge so we shouldn’t have had to take care of laundry which was part of the checkout list . With all this in mind, I couldn’t give 5 stars for this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2026
Thank you for letting me know!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Right across from the beach and was great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Literally less than 5 min walk to the beach!! Home was clean and well equipped with all the basics needed for a worry free stay with my family. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest beach bungalow, very clean and cozy, great beach vibe! Good communication with host. Loved sitting on porch listening to the ocean waves, awesome view, beach access right across. I would definitely stay here again!!
Found some treasures along the shore
Dining table was great for working on puzzles
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute clean home with two beach accesses less than 3-5 minutes walk. The home was very cozy, well stocked and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house itself is cute and the location is excellent. However, the linens for both bedrooms were very smelly. This includes the comforter and pillows. They had a smell of being left in the dryer not completely dried. Fortunately, we brought our own linens and towels. As stated in the instructions we were to take the sheets off the bed and put them in the washer. We did not do this since we did not use the supplied sheets. Another thing we noticed was not enough lighting in the living room/dining area. It would get really dark at the dining table. As I stated before this is a cute house and the location is excellent, if the lighting and the housekeeping could be improved, we would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to the beach, especially when little children are involved!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Beach Week

We enjoyed the area very much. Very close to Beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Please respond to why we did not receive a 5 star! Our other websites do give us a 5 star rating!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

No frills but good location

Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
No frills! Really?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place for family vacation

Dreamy Beach Getaway!We absolutely loved our stay at this adorable beach bungalow! Waking up to the sound of the waves and having coffee just steps from the sand was pure magic. The decor was charming and beachy without feeling overdone, and the little touches (like beach chairs and games) made it feel like home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful beach escape!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun family trip to the beach

This was a Juneteenth/First Father's Day trip for me and my family. We had a great time and the public beach access was the perfect distance. Very relaxing on a family oriented beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach home

The beach is a 2 minute walk. Everything we needed was in the home. Easy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Great location and loved everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thanks for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT view of the ocean

We stayed here for a week and we really enjoyed it. Great little house with front porch and the view of the ocean from the porch was awesome! Just so relaxing sitting out there enjoying the breeze and the beautiful view. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2021
Thanks for being a great guest! Come back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Easy Beach Stay

Nicely decorated and well equipped cottage. Enjoyed lounging on the covered porch. The beach was just steps away and was easy to access at all times of day and tides.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of Heaven

This is the cutest beach house we’ve stayed in by far. It’s very spacious and comfortable. The location is unbeatable, directly across from beach access. The host was also incredibly responsive and helpful, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good deal

It was a great value. Bring toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family weekend!

We had a wonderful time, and hope to visit again. The house is in a great location near the beach access and within 5 minutes of restaurants and stores. A fantastic beach house. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retirement Celebration

We enjoyed our stay at Donovan's Reef and can't wait to return! We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the boats on the ocean and listening to the waves! Public access to the beach was right at the home which was wonderful! We loved being able to bring our pup with us! Looking forward to another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

beach trip

great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2021
Thanks for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome beach view getaway!

We loved our stay here back in October! Beautiful view of the ocean, clean surroundings, amazing host! Only thing that could have been better was maybe the beds could have been a little softer :) Otherwise, perfect! You won’t regret staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Place was great, but communication with owners was a bit rough. Did not send instructions at required 24 hr mark and then was unreachable up until a few hours before check in. Never responded to any messages, had to be called by VRBO. Which was unfortunate cause i really liked the location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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