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The Whimsy Whale - A Cottage by the Sea
Large yard with magnificent live oaks
Entrance and patio
Outdoor patio offers relaxing seating.
Outdoor dining table on deck - listen to the sounds of the ocean!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Caswell Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Cottage By the Sea - Ocean View - 1/2 Block Walk to Beach - Fenced Yard

We’d love for your happy beach memories to be made here at our cottage by the sea, The Whimsy Whale.

Our island cottage is perfectly placed under a canopy of magnificent live oaks, just steps away from the ocean. Nestled on a quiet beach access street, central to all the best attractions, shopping and eateries on Oak Island; close to nearby Southport. Public sidewalks along E Oak Island Drive make it easy to walk or bike to your favorite spots.

Our classic cottage has been recently renovated and cheerfully decorated. With 1212 square feet and an open floor plan, there is plenty of space for you to comfortably relax. There are two living/entertaining areas in the home, both centrally connected through the galley kitchen. Two bedrooms provide enough sleeping arrangements for 4 guests. The master bedroom offers a queen bed, television and private en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom offers two twin beds (one is a trundle with an extra memory foam topper). Two full bathrooms with walk-in showers. Linens are provided (sheets, towels/washcloths) along with shampoo and soap. A full-size washer and dryer is available just off the master bedroom.

If you decide to cook in during your stay, the kitchen has all the essentials you’ll need - refrigerator, oven, microwave dishwasher, pots/pans, utensils, coffee pot, dishes. A roll of paper towels will be provided, along with dish soap and detergent.

Cable TV, wi-fi, bluetooth speaker along with some games, books and puzzles are available for your enjoyment.

The spacious fully-fenced backyard with hammock and outdoor seating offers the perfect place to relax while children and pets safely play. A deck off the side of the cottage faces the ocean - an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee, enjoy dinner off the grill, or watch the sun set while listening to the relaxing sounds of the nearby ocean. A private, outdoor shower is available. Driveway parking available.

The Whimsy Whale cottage is family owned and operated. It is one of our favorite places to spend time together and we look forward to sharing it with you, your loved ones and friends.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family-friendly cottage, fenced backyard
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $100. for 1 dog; extra $50. for 2nd dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on premises.
SUMMER RENTAL: MAY 1-SEPTEMBER 19 REQUIRES A 7 NIGHT STAY. No early access to the driveway, yard or house prior to 4:00 PM check-in time.
Parking is only permitted in the driveway (NOT yard, street). Dog(s) may NOT be left unsupervised. Dog(s) are NOT permitted on the furniture or beds.
Additional cleaning fees will be assessed if your pet(s) have been on the furniture or beds. Gas fireplace is NOT operational for guest use.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1644178vb
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 near the beach, this cottage is in Yaupon Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 40 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Riverwalk - 43 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 51 min drive - 64.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage By the Sea - Ocean View - 1/2 Block Walk to Beach - Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Adorable Cottage By the Sea - Ocean View - 1/2 Block Walk to Beach - Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage By the Sea - Ocean View - 1/2 Block Walk to Beach - Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage By the Sea - Ocean View - 1/2 Block Walk to Beach - Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Cottage By the Sea - Ocean View - 1/2 Block Walk to Beach - Fenced Yard located?

Located in Yaupon Beach, this cottage is steps from Caswell Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whimsy Whale was a lovely home for our stay in Oak Island. The house was so comfy and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. She enjoyed everyday and would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a real find if you like to travel with your furry friends. Loved the fenced yard! House was very clean and the location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

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

Great stay

Great location. Decorated well and comfortable ! Our 2nd stay here and will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third stay at The Whimsy Whale and it is the BEST property! The living area is spacious, and everything is well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie H.

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

Great vacation

Wonderful property, exactly as pictured. Had everything we needed ! Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Oak Island Vacation 2024

Great property, well maintained and nicely decorated. Very relaxing and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Wonderful!

Whismy Whale is in a great location. Direct beach access and close to restaurants. The backyard is amazing! We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Wonderful relaxing visit!

The Whimsical Whale was a delightful place to stay and very close to the beach. The name is perfect as the entire cottage has whimsical decorations! The beds and couches were super comfy and the appliances were the nicest I have ever seen in a rental home. We would rent it again in a heartbeat! Me, my husband, and our fur baby can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great place!

Great place, super cute, and so close to the beach as well as grocery store and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood. Appreciated the fenced-in yard so my dog could hang out with us outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Magical Cottage

Just lovr d everything about our stay ! Such a cute and comfortable cottage. Loved the backyard to play with our golden ! Beach was right down the street. We didn’t want to leave ! Will be back next year !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris C.

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

Sweet Stay

Welcoming, tasteful, and fun. Amenities well thought-out. Clean. Relaxing. Owner communicates and responsive. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra V.

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

Relaxing at the Whimsey Whale

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in The Whimsey Whale Cottage for a week. It was a 3 to 4 minute easy walk to the beach with no busy road to cross (done that before!) The neighborhood is so quiet and the cottage sits in such a pretty place behind the trees. I loved all the pretty colors inside and the layout was great.We would like to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine O.

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

Great spot for a week at the beach

This is a totally charming cottage in a great location! Loved having more than one living area and the decor was cute and well thought out. Everything was very clean, and house rules were reasonable. Appreciated having some backyard space for the dog. This cottage is a block from public beach access so could not be better located. Great value for the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Clean and adorable cottage

This was our second time in 2023 we stayed at the cottage. Owner is super easy to work with and most of all it is always so clean. Fenced in back yard is perfect for our two golden retrievers- and you can hear and see the ocean from the yard. Hope to return again in 2024.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron T.

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

Summer Vacation

Great location, really enjoyed oaks and backyard. Had to ride out a Hurricane but that’s Mother Nature! Good trip
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Amazing Cottage

The cottage was just awesome. SUPER CLEAN and all the amenities a person could need. Host is great to work with and responds quickly with answers to any questions. My two Golden Retrievers just loved the back yard - and super handy to just open the back door and let them do their business. Very quiet neighborhood and only a 2 minute walk to ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

WOW!!

Believe the pictures, descriptions and all the other reviews. This is one of the very best vacation rentals I have stayed at - Angela thinks of everything to keep her guests comfy. Even though the cottage would be lovely if you bring a dog, we didn't and you could not tell at all that doggies had been there - so no concern about it being pet friendly. One of the highlights we enjoyed the most was the lovely furnished deck under the oak trees - you could feel the ocean breezes!! Just a perfect welcoming cottage in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Will stay again

Very charming cottage. Close to beach. Dog loved fenced in backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Quaint cottage with short walk to the beach

This house was perfect for our family of three and two pups. The fenced in yard was wonderful for the dogs and the humans loved all of the attention to detail on the inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelley c.

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

Charming home

Our family, and pup, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The shady, fenced yard is huge and our dog loved not having to be on a leash for potty time while on vacation. The living area was more than comfy for our family of four and we had everything we needed for a comfy stay. Super quick walk to the beach and pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilian G.

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

Return Stay

The house is bright and happy! We love this house at the most dog friendly beach because of its proximity, fenced in back yard, and comfort. We are so glad to know about this gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Beautiful cottage by the beach

The whimsy whale was ideal for our stay. The house is simply cozy and beautifully furnished. It is equipped with everything you could think of or need. House has large back yard that is fenced in and shaded by several large trees, our dogs loved the yard especially the shade. The backyard comes with very nice outdoor shower which makes coming in from the beach so efficient and convenient. The house is very short walk to beach (house has a beach cart as well as chairs and towels), Neighborhood is nice and quiet. We hope to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Beautiful home filled with all you could need. The location is excellent.

Excellent. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macy G.

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

Best House Ever!

This is our second stay at the Whimsy Whale, and we are already planning our third trip. This house is perfect! It has everything a family needs to enjoy Oak Island along with a furry friend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

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

Peaceful

Perfect for a couples getaway just a short walk to a great beach access. House was immaculate and beautifully decorated. Enjoyed porch sitting and fenced yard was great for our pooch. Will definitely stay again 🏖
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Angela

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Oak Island is one of our favorite places to spend time as a family. Since our children were small, we'd travel here to enjoy this family and dog friendly beach. We love the serenity of this place, the genuinely kind people, nearby entertainment and the delicious places to eat. We enjoy sharing our beach cottage with friends, family and special guests like you.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is so special to us. We love the location . . . steps from the beach and so close to our favorite eateries and attractions. Our classic cottage is on a quiet street, cheerfully decorated, updated and surrounded by the most beautiful oak trees. The ocean breezes and relaxing sound of the waves on a clear star-lit night here are magical. You can truly relax here.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is family-owned and operated. As locals for over 10 years, we know all the best places to visit during your stay. We love to provide our guests with recommendations and suggestions upon request.

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