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"Running Down A Dream" Pet friendly Oceanfront in peaceful Caswell Beach

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Interior
Living area
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8113.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Southport Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

"Running Down A Dream" Pet friendly Oceanfront in peaceful Caswell Beach

Did you say you like ocean views?? Like to golf and swim? Want to just relax? "Running Down a Dream" is a perfect, pet-friendly 3 BR / 2BA private oceanfront cottage nestled in peaceful Caswell Beach and conveniently located within walking distance from Oak Island Golf Club. Can you imagine yourself looking at the ocean while enjoying your morning coffee on the large screened-in porch or relaxing there after a great day in the sun? The sprawling porch is large enough for everyone to have a seat and eat a meal at the table or play a card game while relishing in the sea breeze. This home boasts its very own private beach access with a wooden deck running from the back porch to the sand and an additional gathering area in the middle. The outdoor shower is conveniently located on the deck path, where you can rinse the salt and sand right as you exit the beach.

As you retreat indoors you will find an open concept living area outfitted with plenty of seating- a comfy sectional sofa and oversized chair with ottoman- and a large flat screen TV with a sound system to enjoy! Turn back toward the ocean and the views are endless through the windows. The kitchen is outfitted nicely with updated stainless steel appliances and fully loaded with everything that you would ever need to prepare your favorite dishes!

The bedrooms are complete with a King bed in the Master Suite, a Queen bed in the second room, and two sets of Twin bunk beds in the third room. The Master includes a full bathroom as well. This home is loaded with games and even a foosball table for fun! Grab your furry four-legged companion because we happily accept dogs. This private oceanfront home has it all and is perfect for your next vacation! Don't delay and reserve your vacation with us today! This home also just added an electric car charging station! No reason to not come to the beach!!

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more! The choice is yours! For this house you are eligible for up to $245.00 credit on any beach gear! Book now to reserve your gear today!

Need a rental car during your visit or want to take your vacation to the next level? Running Down a Dream offers an extra perk — a Mini Cooper S Convertible for rent! This stylish and thrilling convertible is the perfect way to explore the island and make your Oak Island getaway even more memorable. Forget about boring cars; with this Mini Cooper, you can enjoy the sun on your face and the ocean breeze in your hair as you smile your way all over town. Learn more about this offer and make your reservation on Turo.

Please Note: If Linens are included with your reservation and contain the following: flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.

A pet fee is applied for those traveling with a pet and is included in your total rental rate. $175 for the first pet and $50 for an additional pet. Maximum number of pets allowed is 2.

We know you want to relax without any stops at the store when you get to the island. To get you started we provide a welcome kit that includes trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher pod, washing machine pod, dishwashing soap, hand soap at every sink, bath soap, and shampoo/conditioner.

As you will find when selecting dates on the calendar, there are minimum stay requirements based on the season. There is a 7 night minimum with a mandatory Saturday to Saturday rental pattern in the peak summer months, and there is more flexibility in the slower seasons. You can find a chart of our seasons and minimum stay requirements on our FAQ page, and please don't hesitate to reach out with questions!

Property manager

Rob
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located in Oak Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Southport Marina - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frying Pan - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Running Down A Dream" Pet friendly Oceanfront in peaceful Caswell Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Running Down A Dream" Pet friendly Oceanfront in peaceful Caswell Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Running Down A Dream" Pet friendly Oceanfront in peaceful Caswell Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Running Down A Dream" Pet friendly Oceanfront in peaceful Caswell Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Oak Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Great place for dogs!

Loved staying here and so did my pup!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Location Location Location

We go to the beach not to shop and eat out all the time....we enjoy the sand and surf and thats what you get. The house is clean and the beds comfortable. Nice and cold central air.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

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

Week at the Beach

Property was as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great stay!

Excellent location. Easy to communicate with rental company for the few questions we had. Plenty of room for 4 adults, a baby and a dog - we didn’t even use one bed room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

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

Great house

Wonderful wonderful wonderful especially if you have dogs that you love and want to share vacation with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

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

Caswell Beach

Loved the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Family Thanksgiving

We loved being oceanfront! The sunsets were spectacular! Loved having a garage Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

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

Great location and house

We had a wonderful time at this property. We particularly enjoyed being right on the beach, having both a screened-in porch and an outside deck, and that they take dogs. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Loved the screen porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie H., Columbia, S.C.

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

Excellent!

The house is great and very comfortable. It is a short walk to the beach, which is beautiful will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

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

Excellent place will rent again

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Relaxing

Great location for anyone with a dog and front porch was nice to sit and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great house!!

Super clean and great location! Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil F.

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

Perfect for dogs

Great location. Dog friendly. The screened in and outside decks got a lot of use!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway for a family with all ages

We had a fantastic week staying at "Runnin' Down a Dream"! The house was perfect and couldn't have been in a better location. It was clean, and check in/check out was a breeze. We had one maintenance issue while we were there and they had a team out quickly to get it repaired. Would 100% recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Beautiful porch

Very nice kitchen and screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

location, location, location!

We thoroughly enjoyed out week getaway at Running Up a Dream! Located less than a minute walk from the beach and with spectacular views from our screened- in porch, we were indeed running up a dream! We enjoyed out visit so much that we have already booked another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Linda S.

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

Full Moon Fever

Lovely, pet friendly, oceanfront property. We were fortunate to have great weather, beautiful sunsets, and fantastic views of the full moon. My only regret is that our stay was too short. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Nice house on the beach

This property is in a great location, right on the beach in a minimal traffic area. A short drive to stores and restaurants, it was a perfect spot! The house was pretty clean and the kitchen had plenty of cookware and utensils. Loved the porch, and the hose/shower on the beach path was super convenient. Overall a great stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D., Charlotte, NC

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

Beautiful View

The outdoor space was great and we really enjoyed spending as much time as we could outside with the beautiful view of the beach. The communication with the property manager was great and they even left us a little gift that we found upon our arrival!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Cottage with direct beach access

We had a wonderful week staying in this beach house. We loved the direct beach access to beautiful Caswell Beach. The beach is not busy at this location. The house is perfect for the amount of people who are permitted to stay. The property managers were very friendly and Robert gave quick and friendly responses during the booking phase. I would definitely recommend this property and this location on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

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

Dog friendly, Family fun

We had a great time at the beach! We really appreciated that we were able to bring our fur babies with us. The screened porch was so nice and we lucked out with a tide pool that made playing in the ocean much safer for our 4 and 6 year old family members. And what a nice surprise to find a bottle of wine as a welcome gift. We didn’t want to go home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Vacation 2022

We experienced a pleasant stay with a beach that was dog friendly and not over crowed. The location was not close to a populated area so it was very peaceful. We enjoyed our beach vacation and was able to relax on the screened in porch and on the deck below. Really liked the beach access and the water spout on our deck that allowed clean up without bringing the beach with us into the rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janetta F., Mercerville, NJ

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

First time on Oak Island

We’ve visited the Brunswick Islands many times but never went to Oak Island. We donated my fathers WWII diary to the USS North Carolina and found this gem. The view is everything! In quiet location and we had an amazing time. The daily texts from them was a very nice gesture. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lori J.

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

Quiet get-away

We loved it here. The house was older but very updated. The screened in porch was my fav. Our thermostat went out 2nd day at 10:30 pm and S&S was there in 30 min with portables. Much appreciated for this power surging mama, lol. We lost our 16 1/2 yro furbaby in June so we got to spread his ashes at the beach. He loved the beach. So thankful for those who welcome furbabies. If you don’t, we don’t come. We are family! Overall we loved it. I ask the question before we secured it if we could set the temp to what we liked and was told yes. We set our thermostat at 68 year round but noticed the temp at the house would change at certain times. Pretty sure the home owners were changing via wifi. That wasn’t cool to me since we paid $5700 for the week, but with the portables we were very comfortable 💜 We would definitely come back and recommend this quiet getaway to those who need to relax! PS. Bought my husband a beach cart and he definitely loved the surf fishing. I just hate the turtle nest did not hatch while we were there. We checked day and night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob

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Salt and Sand Realty and Vacation Rentals
104 Price Street
Oak Island, NC 28465
(910) 294-6724

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