Heron's Hideaway - Davis Canal fishing dock & kayak launch - dog friendly

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with a bowl of fruit, and a ceiling fan with multiple light bulbs.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.
A wooden dock extending into a calm river with trees on both sides.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a blue rug, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A wooden bridge with a metal gate leading to a body of water, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Oak Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
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. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Caswell Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron's Hideaway - Davis Canal fishing dock & kayak launch - dog friendly pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Heron's Hideaway - Davis Canal fishing dock & kayak launch - dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron's Hideaway - Davis Canal fishing dock & kayak launch - dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron's Hideaway - Davis Canal fishing dock & kayak launch - dog friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heron's Hideaway - Davis Canal fishing dock & kayak launch - dog friendly located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club 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. 96 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. We wish the fishing was a little better while we were there but as far as the house it met our needs. Very thankful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall experience was excellent. Will use this property again, Host was attentive to all our needs,
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding stay! Property was exactly as described. We really enjoyed being able to kayak right there off the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, quiet and well maintained. Plenty of room for everyone, kitchen is very well stocked and the beds are very comfortable. The hosts answered and responded to all our questions/concerns very quickly. 5/5 stay, we will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love love this property! We felt very special staying here for our beach vacation. Inside, extremely clean, comfortable beds, spacious living room and cute and functional kitchen. Outside, so many areas to enjoy! The back patio, (with awning) the fire pit area, porch swim, gathering area near the dock and the dock itself. We fished and canoed. If you have a golf cart, there’s convenient plug in next to the garage. The outside shower was very clean and popular. Location makes a golf cart so much fun. I cannot recommend this property enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2026
Wow! Thank you so much for your time and thoughtful review! I’m so glad you all enjoyed your time in our little piece of heaven.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice to have a fenced in yard for the dogs. There isn’t much grass in the fenced in part. The kids had a blast fishing in the canal but the fish stole our bait pretty easy. The outdoor shower was amazing after a long day on the beach. The host is amazing and very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay on Oak Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The house was incredibly clean — honestly, one of the cleanest vacation rentals we’ve ever stayed in. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. Everything was very welcoming, comfortable, and well cared for.The hosts were wonderful and extremely accommodating. We really appreciated them allowing us to bring our two poodles, and they even let us use some fishing poles during our stay, which was such a nice touch!The location is perfect. The house is only a couple of minutes from ocean access, and Oak Island itself is such a wonderful place to visit. We also brought a golf cart, so having a place to charge it at the house was incredibly convenient. The outdoor shower was another HUGE plus after spending the day at the beach!Overall, this was easily one of the most comfortable and enjoyable vacation rentals we’ve stayed in. It truly felt like a home away from home, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding home with Premier host in beautiful Oak Island, NC! Super accurate property listing! Great location to the beach, ICW and Davis canal! Superb private dock for fishing and kayaking! Close proximity to all the best restaurants in OKI! Easy access for day trip to Southport and to ferry to Bald Island and Fort Fisher! The premier hosts, Dawn and Tommy, provided a great check in and check out list which was very easy to follow!Home was very clean with plenty parking for our vehicles and golf cart!Great communication by the hosts throughout our stay! Looking forward to our next visit to Oak Island and most definitely staying at Heron’s Hideaway again! Without a doubt, this home has our highest recommendation!Joe & Monika Gliksman
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fully accessible and the house is very nice and well stocked. The host's are excellent to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are very easy to communicate with and the home is wonderfully situated with views to the canal and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a great location. Just as described! Everything we needed both inside and out. The canal was such fun for fishing and kayaking. The home was clean and well stocked. We so appreciated the owners and their great communication. Lovely lights outside for stunning evenings. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house!

As always we had a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thanks for coming back! You are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed how quiet it was around us. The house was very nice and clean and we spent most of our time in the backyard and on the dock. We would most definitely stay here again if we return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property!

Really enjoyed the property and it was so comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2021
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt super lucky to enjoy a last minute trip to this impeccable spot! The house is professionally cleaned between guests, located on a quiet street, and has plenty of parking (great for our trailer small sailboat!) We enjoyed the dock on the canal and hardly saw any other neighbors or light pollution. We threw (licensed!) crab traps and easily explored a ton of nearby new favs. We immediately started planning our next trip! Hosts were amazing about coordinating quickly and sorting some booking questions. Would absolutely stay here again— and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a secluded, pet friendly, spacious house for a peaceful Oak Island getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!!

We loved staying here, we have been coming to Oak Island for over 20 years and this is by far our favorite place we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed your time at Heron’s Hideaway and…what a compliment!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We have stayed get 4 times so far and it has been an amazing place to stay every time ! We can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2023
Thank you, Angela! You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd time staying at the home. Very nice and the location is very convenient. We loved being able to go onto the dock to fish
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I loved the house! It was extremely clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The fenced yard for the dogs is why we chose this home, and it was perfect. The owners are very responsive.  I am very picky, and would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at Heron’s Hideaway. (And I’m picky too, so no worries there😁)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First the home was lovely and right sized for us. Our hosts were accommodating and very responsive
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

This was our second time staying here and we love your place! Has everything you need! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2022
So glad you came back to visit us and enjoyed your stay!! Let us know when your ready to return😁
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 24

We absolutely loved it we had a wonderful time it was so peaceful and lovely there We will be staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
So glad you had a great time on Oak Island!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Oak Island Life

Great property. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

It was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

We had a fantastic time at this lovely home! Had everything we needed, the most comfortable King bed😍 Tommy and Dawn are wonderful hosts💜💜
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2021
Awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! So glad you had a great weekend at Heron’s Hideaway and slept well😁! Safe travels and hope to hear from you again on your next Oak Island vacation!
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