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Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island

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Cozy ocean front frequently called "A REAL beach house!"
Lots of space
Good dunes with white sand
Exterior
Ocean is close!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wilmington, NC
  • Figure Eight Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island

Our house is on a secluded, uncrowded private island, directly on the ocean with a white sandy beach and clear ocean water. The clean water provides excellent fishing and surfing. We are ardent conservationists and have managed to preserve the natural vegetation around the house. We have lots of beach grass and sea oats. The birding around the house is fabulous and we have fall visitors who come just to bird watch. Surf fishing is very good in front of the house because of a slew that has been there for at least 30 years.

The Beach House is a cozy, older oceanfront home. The home was built in 1969 by Paul and CoCo Foster on Figure 8 Island close to Wilmington North Carolina. The design is a mix of Caribbean, Central American and historic Carolina style coastal homes. Our furnishings are eclectic with many 1950's pieces copied from the famous 1952 Herman Miller catalog while the Fosters were living in Central America. Google map it: 126 Beach Road S, Wilmington,


Our house has five bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There is a warm water outside shower which is the most popular bathing area in the summer. The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave and all the cookware a chef would want. We left the natural vegetation so there are plenty of sea oats and a growing maritime forest. The birds love it!

The house is located on Figure Eight Island just north of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a private island and a gated community, accessible only to land owners and their guests. There are no public facilities on the island. It has the only privately owned bridge over the Intercostal Waterway. We have clean and white sandy beaches with blue-green ocean water. Multiple loggerhead turtle nests hatch yearly. The beach is not crowded since the public is not allowed on the island.

Our house is light and airy and very relaxed. This is not a luxury home, but a functional beach house. Sandy toes are not a problem! Smoking is permitted outside, but must be carefully controlled because of the high winds and fire hazards. We have had several houses burn down on the island due to cigarette butts left burning in the sand or on the porch.

Property manager

Paula Bushardt

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The railings are pre-code but safe.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Put used linens on top of the washer.
Return furniture to original location
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks or jet skis on the island. Fires can be bad at the beach so be careful with the outside grilling and smoking.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 12356

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this holiday home is on the beach. Eagle Point Golf Club and Regal Mayfaire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aussie Island Surf Shop and South End Surf Shop. Carolina Heights and New Hanover County Arboretum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Wilmington, NC

What's nearby

  • Figure Eight Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 26 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 29 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 32 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Si Señor Modern Mex - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island located?

This Wilmington holiday home is on the beach, steps from Figure Eight Island and within 9 mi (15 km) of Eagle Point Golf Club and Ogden Park. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History and Aussie Island Surf Shop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 104 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Izabel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Sandy Paws and we had a great time! The house is perfect for our family and has all the amenities and we need. The beach and neighborhood is quiet and safe for little ones too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verda G.

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

Perfection

This was the most relaxing, comfortable beach vacation we have ever gone on. The host was exceptional!I wish we were still there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not many old school beach houses left these days! This property is in a prime location with wonderful views and charm!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Thanksgiving

We had an amazing time and the beach house was perfect! Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

Fantastic time

Great place with the best beach views/access on the island. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robb O.

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

The beach view from the balcony is gorgeous

This home is truly charming. The furniture and history was interesting. The location is fabulous.The master bathtub is fairly small so we all shared the shower in the hall bathroom. The night sky was fairly dark on Figure Eight so the stars were brilliant,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice Y.

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

Great place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This was our second time to stay at Sandy Paws. We Hope to stay there again. Host came and welcomed us. A great fit for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Wedding weekend

We loved this house!! The location is perfect and the house is a true surf shack in the best way. Has everything you need plus great vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

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

Memorial Weekend

Great location & property as usual.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Q.

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

Lovely fall break

Beautiful ocean front view. Most relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy Z.

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

A truly special place

We enjoyed our stay. So much charm and to sit on that porch and take in the ocean….just nothing like it! Convenient to shopping and restaurants and all Wilmington has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Great getaway

Been renting this place for years and it never disappoints
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Fishing adventure

I had stayed at this house for many years approximately 15 years ago and it was the absolute perfect beach house! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

2nd visit

Great beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Family Beach Trip

Loved our visit sooo much! Loved every single thing about the house and property in general! Our children said it ranked as one of our best trips! Thank you for sharing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We’ve stayed several times and each time we are sad to leave. We look forward to our next stay in the most perfect beach house on a beautiful and peaceful island.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

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

Outstanding beach getaway!

This is a wonderful beach house with great character and charm. Although the house is old, it has been very well maintained and appointed. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jami B.

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

Wedding weekend

The cottage was convenient to all festivities and we certainly could not have asked for better views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothea R.

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

Figure 8

The view was beautiful! Beach access was easy. The fresh wildflowers were so welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Sandy Paws Always Delivers

Great location. Beautiful views. House is like going back in time! Simple and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

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

Just perfect

The perfect beach house! Warm, inviting and a very well equipped kitchen. The outdoor shower is spot on, the view is spectacular and just a really great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect house!

Everything about this house was perfect for our family. The location, the decor and the size! The owners are responsive and it is a well-loved house. Great week!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will W., CHARLOTTE

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

Unsurpassed beach experience

Oceanfront steps to the beach. Private island ensures an uncrowded beach. Eclectic old school beach cottage very well supplied with beach equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., Boca Raton, Fl USA

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

A true beach house!

Sandy Paws is just as described! It reminds me of beach houses that I grew up going to all over the coast of NC. Nothing fancy, but has all the elements of an oceanfront home that can be enjoyed by family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

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

Relaxing

The sounds of the waves and the views are just perfect! There were 9 of us and it really wasn’t a problem having just the 2 bathrooms. It’s not updated but we loved the originality of the home. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paula Bushardt

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My father and mother built this house to retire in. They spent almost 30 years there and loved every minute, except maybe the hurricanes. I love our house and hope you do too!

Why they chose this property

Our house is special because it is a real beach house. No worries about sandy paws here! Just enjoy the beach and the house the old fashion way. We don't even mind if you cut the AC off and open the windows!

What makes this property unique

The island is unique in its privacy and is in a pristine state. You will love walking on the miles of beach with beautiful birds and dunes.

Languages:

English, Spanish