123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach

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A backyard with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a patio table.
A living room with a yellow brick wall, a brown sofa, a white coffee table, and a large potted plant.
A patio area with a table and chairs, a wooden bench, and a white brick house in the background.
A backyard with artificial grass, a patio with outdoor furniture, a wooden shed, and a white fence.
A backyard with a white fence, a covered fire pit area, and three Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Oak Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Half

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caswell Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 41 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oak Island Beach and Caswell Beach. Oak Island Golf Club is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place, modern, plenty of room

We really enjoyed our stay, very clean, modern, fully equiped kitchen, plenty of room for a family, plenty of bathrooms - very beautiful decor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great for pets kids and elderly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach break

Good location Great appliances Good rooms Great fenced yard Close to shops and eateries Easy stroll to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

We stayed at this property over Memorial Day weekend. It was nice to have the 5 bedrooms for our group. This property is not super close to the beach, but it's definitely walkable (10 min walk). We rented a golf cart and that made getting to the beach super simple and it was fun to explore around the island on the golf cart too. The location is great for activities and restaurants. The place was spotless when we checked in. The outdoor shower is great - very clean and big. I usually don't like outdoor showers (I usually find them creepy) but I used this one every day - very clean and open. Overall it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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