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“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Living area
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Oak Island, NC

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

“The Almost” is a bright and comfy house with every amenity from the kitchen to the yard. Relax and enjoy the beach, just a six minute walk. Then relax on the screened porch for dinner. The backyard is fully fenced to keep the dogs safe. Everything is here from the grill to the towels. Bring your toothbrush, shampoo, and come enjoy.

There are beach chairs, beach tent, fishing gear, boogie boards, coolers and many other items for your use in the shed. There is a private outdoor shower to get the sand off. There are usually two to five bikes in the shed. There are games, cards, guitar, and TV's in all the bedrooms and living room. All televisions have access to regular channels and streaming services. There is a wire dog kennel and baby gate for your use. There is a propane grill and charcoal grill.

Everything, and I mean everything, is a short walk away in this quiet neighborhood. There are restaurants, bars, grocery store, ice cream, liquor store, fishing pier, boat ramp, and of course THE BEACH.

There is no cleaning, pet, or linen fee. We only ask that barking outside is kept down when the pooches are outside.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs (limit 3 total)
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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. 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

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt64 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse 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. 157 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love staying at The Almost. I’ve stayed there several times. Made me sad to learn the owner is selling it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KristieRae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, quiet property! Greatly enjoyed having morning coffee in the backyard, listening to the birds! Extra nice to have a fenced in yard and not have to worry about the dog. He loved the yard as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at this house! It had literally everything you need at the beach! The host was very quick and friendly on responding with details for our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

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

A very relaxing experience !!!

It was a very nice home with everything you need to enjoy a home away from home ! We loved our stay and the backyard was great for the dogs !!! Hope to stay here ago !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Great place

Such a great house in a great location and if you have pets they provide extra bowls for them to use which is helpful! The house was very clean and it was truly a pleasant stay all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie T.

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

Second stay even better

This is our second stay at The Almost... but certainly won't be our last. This is like being at home, and we feel very comfortable when we stay.We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann J.

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

Great vacation spot

The house was in a great location and it had everything you may need. We really enjoyed being able to bring our dogs with us on vacation. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great place ....nothing needed

Stayed 5 nights for family members wedding. Home is well stocked, plus some! Great games and activities to do. Owner is close by and ready to help if anything is needed. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great Place!

My family and I come to OKI multiple times a year, and this is by far our preferred rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobbi T.

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

The Almost

Wonderful stay. Well equipped house, including kitchen. Quick response from owner when needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Beach vacation

Our stay at the beach house was great. Wonderful place to bring dogs with fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

Weekend Stay

Property was ready and access couldn’t have been easier. Very clean as compared to other properties stayed at in the past. Location is great. House has everything you could possibly need…even 3 different ways to make your morning coffee. Only watch out is the gas grill has some intense flames so grill carefully. But there is a great charcoal option too. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great location

Craigs home was super clean, well stocked and he was quick to answer any questions that we had. Great VRBO
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

Home away from home

This place was very clean and accommodating. It was in a nice location close to everything. Very happy with all of the amenities. We would definitely stay here again. Owner was very kind, helpful and available when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

L. T.

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

Get away

Just a quick stay for a change of environment. House has everything you need for the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Great rental

My family stayed for an extended vacation. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Owner very easy to work with, too.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul N., Mount Barker

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

The most at The Almost

Fantastic place with lots of extras. Decent proximity to the beach and supermarkets as well as walking distance to the fishing pier made it a perfect place to stay. Thank you to the owners for making our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We came down to get out of Ohio for a few days and we picked the best little retreat on Oak Island!!! The host was super helpful and the house was perfect for all of us. Perfect for the pups and the patio was awesome for doing puzzles every night. Located in the middle of the island, we could get to everything we wanted to do! Not to mention, our host had every item needed for a fun filled stay - beach chairs, games, golf clubs, etc. Can’t wait to come back next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

More Than Almost

The Almost wasn't just almost...it was perfect! We couldnt be happier with our stay. The house was very clean, stocked with everything you could ever need, in a great location and the host was so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I plan on renting again this summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david c.

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

Absolutely perfect

We have stayed multiple times that this location. It is the best
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

So peaceful..."The Almost"

This property left nothing to be desired It is a perfect home in a perfect location. The whole house was perfectly clean and very well stocked. The house is located within walking distance to everything. My little dog loved the fully fenced in back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

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

The Almost is basically The Everything.

The home is lovely, relaxing and nicely decorated. There was anything you could possibly need available at the property. We really enjoyed and hope to come back and stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

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

Perfect Stay

This property has to be one of the cleanest properties I have stayed in. We really enjoyed our time, the fenced yard, the privacy, the space to spread out a bit. What really sets this property apart is it is pet friendly and my furbabies were able to travel with us and enjoy the beach. We hope to book here agin next year when the pups can run free again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V., Apollo

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

spot on

the listing and reviews were all very spot on. Craig has thought of everything we needed. Great host and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

Great Place and Value

The property was great for the trip to Oak Island. It was me, my 2 kids, my parents and our dog. The fenced in yard, outdoor shower, and screened porch were fantastic. The UNO and deck of cards were great and having all the beach items was very helpful. I don’t think Incould find a better place for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Craig t Boggs

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