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Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 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

About this property

Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef

Beautifully remodeled house located just a few short steps away from beach access. You can hear the Ocean from this house. Gorgeous ocean views from the front deck. Spacious back yard. House has HDTV, WiFi Internet, Washer and Dryer and full kitchen.

Ocean crest pier is a short walk away. Fine dining at the Island Way restaurant is also a short walk away.

Oak Island is a beach town in North Carolina. It’s separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. The Atlantic coast is lined with beaches, and fishermen gather at the long Ocean Crest Pier. The Oak Island Nature Center has trails, plus displays on fossils and native animals. To the east, Oak Island Lighthouse has sweeping views over Caswell Beach and Bald Head Island.

The Town also has a municipal golf course and eight parks, ranging from a fishing T at the west end of the island to a large park on the mainland complete with baseball and football fields. There is a skate park, a dog park, a cabana on the oceanfront with an observation deck and plenty of places to find a quiet spot to relax and enjoy the view. Area businesses, like piers and marinas, restaurants and ice cream shops, also help make vacationers feel welcome while catering to full-time residents. Gas card with every reservation of 2 or more days!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 61 min drive - 81.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thai And Vine - ‬8 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 does it cost to stay at Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oak Islands. Donovan's Reef on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$683, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

8/10 Good

Amber B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krisanna K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hope C.

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

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

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

4/10 Poor

Ellen R.

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

No frills but good location

Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

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

8/10 Good

JoAnn R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Fun

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Awesome Place!!

We had such a great time during our stay. The beach house had everything we needed & was in the perfect location. It was even better than the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Edwin A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Peaceful

Great location and loved everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Autumn N.

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

8/10 Good

Tanya N.

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

beach trip

great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc C.

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

Review

Enjoyed our stay and the location and proximity to the beach is great. Smaller than I expected and lack of closet space made for a cluttered floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann W.

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

Home away from home....

My second time staying at Donovans Reef beach house with my family. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch admiring the beautiful ocean view. The house is well equipped with everything you need for a great time. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecil P.

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

Great Location

Great location across from beach access. It was nice, clean, and quiet. It had everything we needed for a week vacation. Pier was a short walk down the beach drive. The only things i would add are wall tvs in bedrooms, ice maker in refrigerator, closets or armoire in the bedrooms, and towel hangers in bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Sandy toes in just a few steps!

This cozy cottage is perfectly located just steps from the beach and pier. The ocean view is like beach front without the hefty price tag. Holly is an excellent host, prompt to respond with any questions. The home was very clean and the kitchen was well supplied. We enjoyed our stayed and hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william p.

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

Ocean pleasure

The house is exactly what you see in the advertisement it is clean and close to all things related to the beach and surrounding areas. This was my first Vrbo experience and it could not have been more perfect, Holly was very responsive to my inquiries and flexible to my schedule. I will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara B.

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

Great location, great value

Overall, we were happy with our stay and would recommend this place to others. We were a bit disappointed that some of the cooking pans needed to be washed, a few things needed to be repaired, and, unlike in other locations we've stayed, there were no staples like shampoo or body soap. But, overall, those things were small inconveniences that we navigated and the home was a great place to spend a weekend at the beach with friends. The location was wonderful. Also, the host was responsive and offered an acceptable solution when the check-in time needed to be altered.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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