Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island

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A hallway with a patterned armchair, framed artwork on the walls, and a door leading to another room.
A grey exterior wall with a white door, a blue and white doormat, and a wooden structure near the door.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a door.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, wicker chair, and a red table with a television above.
A covered porch with a double door, a small step leading up to it, and a doormat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home 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.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Oak Island

Located in Oak Island, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Crest Pier - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Caswell Beach - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 48.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 52 min drive - 71.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Hardee’s - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is steps from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Beach. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would stay again. Just as advertised. Great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Thanks, John. We enjoyed having you. Hope you can be with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! We had a great stay in an extremely clean space with extremely friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Thank you! Hope you can visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in and out. Super friendly hosts. Close to beach and great suggestions for places to eat. We had a great weekend! Will stay again when we come back to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thanks, much! We appreciate how neat you left everything. And we hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again! Excellent hosts! Clean, wonderful area and very affordable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thanks, Ann. You were great guests, and we would love to have you with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and host. Perfect for our getaway. We would definitely use this place again if it was available. Thanks to the host for making this a great beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Thanks! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to see you again. Bryan & Marti
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Great place to stay if you want to be beach bums all weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
We enjoyed hosting your “beach bum weekend.” Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Bryan and Marti went above and beyond to make sure that we had all the necessary information about our stay before ever even arriving at the property. Upon arrival everything about the place was as described and very clean. We visited many of the recommended restaurants in the area that Bryan suggested we try. Overall a wonderful stay and we would recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This cozy little place was perfect for us and our 10 year old daughter. We were in town for a weekend to attend a wedding. The beach access is close. They had chairs for us to use at the beach and some beach toys for our daughter. Quiet neighborhood which was perfect for us. Everything we needed as we had planned to enjoy all of the seafood NC could offer (we are from the Midwest). If you want to cook in they have what you need. They were always accessible and answered our questions very promptly through the app. Oak Island is a perfect little get away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thanks, Lauren. We are glad you had a great trip and hope you can be with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couple retreat at the beach

Owners were great.Everything we needed to just arrive and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks for choosing Paradox Place. We hope you can be with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay with Bryan and Marti at their lovely home. The communication leading up to our stay, as well as during our stay was fantastic and welcoming. We love the convenience of the location, both for ease of access to beach strand area, but also for the quiet neighborhood vibe it provides when not at the beach. Great local public dock is nice for evening sit along the intercostal and Yacht Drive provides enjoyable morning walk/jog location.The rental itself is the perfect size for a nice couples getaway, well appointed and always clean and Bryan and Marti are quick to assist with any questions you may have.We highly recommend them as hosts and this rental unit.They also had a nice note and gesture awaiting to be us on our arrival for an anniversary getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From check in to check out, everything was perfect. The hospitality of the owners was nothing short of top notch. The property was clean, well stocked and everything we needed for our short getaway. If you’re looking for a short getaway as a couple, I’d highly recommend this property for your next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give this sweet place more than 5 stars I would. I can’t say enough about how wonderful the hosts were. Every comfort needed was provided. We loved our stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
So glad you enjoyed your visit. You are welcomed anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect place for 2 adults and 2 kids. The hosts were accommodating and helping. We had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thanks, Alexis. We loved having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

We had a wonderful stay and we're so pleased with everything about the property! It was perfect for my husband and I and our two year old! The owners and super kind and respond quickly to any questions! The apartment was incredibly neat and we will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Americana theme

Perfect for a long weekend get away. Hosts added lots of extra little touches to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks for being with us. We enjoyed having you, and hope you can join us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute little place on a quiet street, perfect for a couple or family of 3. There were lots of snacks provided and everything needed for your morning (and afternoon)coffee fix. Bryan and Marti were very nice and quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC

Bryan and Marti are superb hosts! The home was perfect. Location was amazing. Quiet neighborhood and close to all the beaches. Everything was spotless. The bed was extremely comfortable. They had extra snacks, variety of coffee, appliances to cook anything, beach items to take along for the day, and cold water in the fridge. I would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thanks for the nice review! We enjoyed having you, and hope you can be with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we booked to the sad departure from Oak Island the process with Bryan was enjoyable and efficient. The host did a wonderful job of communicating with us in advance.A really nice getaway trip at a great location. Clean, cute apartment location in a quiet location. With easy (7 minutes max) access to beach and a pleasant neighborhood to enjoy evening walks in (with nearby public dock with bench seating to watch ICW small boat traffic) this is a great location.Highly recommend the hosts and location and would definitely stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
Thanks so much for the nice review. We love having couples and small families with us to enjoy "Mayberry by the Sea." You were wonderful guests, and we hope you will be with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Trip

41 years together.. we currently live in an RV, So we’re always excited to have more room..Had a Great stay, Property New, and we loved every minute of it Host is incredible.. We’ll return when The lord says so.. and when we save some More Money..Two broke Gypsy’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
It was a pleasure meeting you and hosting your anniversary trip. Thanks for choosing us and we hope you’ll be with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Took our 2 boys for end of school weekend trip. Everything mentioned in the listing is completely accurate. The host communicates very well and answers all your questions. The apartment was super clean, small but just what we needed for the 4 of us for a weekend. Just blocks away from the beach. We would definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thanks for being such wonderful guests. We hope you’ll be back again on your next trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
If ur looking for a nice cozy and quiet spot for just a few people. This is the place to be. The place was in perfect condition when I checked in. Super clean and nice and cool inside the paradox palace (it’s hot in July) communication with the owners was simple and easy. I would definately recommend the paradox to anyone interested in staying in the oak island area. I know it will be my go to spot when I am in the area. Thank you for a beautiful place to stay. Sincerely Dan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome, it was quit, clean and just what we were looking for. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
We are so glad you had a nice stay. Please know you are welcomed to visit again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Guest never expressed concern during her stay, but afterward complained that she could hear a small dog walking in a hallway on the floor above her. Dog is no longer allowed in the hallway.
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