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Ocean front cottage

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    1 min walk
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    4 min drive
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    8 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Oak Island

With a stay at this cottage in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be steps from Caswell Beach and a 4-minute drive from Ocean Crest Pier. .This family-friendly cottage is 25.2 mi (40.5 km) from Holden Beach and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Oak Island Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 20 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean front cottage


What a view! Take in the ocean views from the sunroom, living room, kitchen, and primary bedrooms. Enjoy the ocean breeze on the spacious deck, rocking in a rocking chair or soaking up the sun on a lounger. There are plenty of toys to make your beach visit easy breezy including boogie boards, beach cart, cooler, beach towels and chairs. Inside there’s an air hockey table, 75” flatscreen TV with a guest Netflix account, Wi-Fi, and plenty of seating to spread out. Comfortable seating for dining or working from the banquet dining table in the sunroom comes with an awesome view of the beach. Lil Salty is a charming and comfortable cottage for most guests and although our bathrooms are on the smaller side, both showers have a detachable shower head wand to make it more comfortable.
Nearby, for your convenience is a King’s Beachware, Publix grocery store, and convenient restaurants including, Pepperoni Grill for pizza, pasta, and salads. Checkout Kai Joe’s taco stand, or for a cold sweet treat there’s Dole Whips at the park!
Oak Island has a lot of amenities including putt-putt, a skateboard park, kids playground, movies and music in the park (seasonal), and so many delicious restaurants. My favorite is Shagger Jacks - their fried chicken sandwich and skinny fries with comeback sauce is a winner!
The beaches at Oak Island are family friendly and welcoming to all! We only ask that you stay off the dunes and do not disturb the sea turtles in nesting season.
Lil Salty loves all people and animals, but asks that you keep your four legged friends at home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anna Freuler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Air hockey
  • Games room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack-n-Play and high chair available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Ocean front cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Family Beach Trip
Lil Salty is the perfect beach house to really have a relaxing and fun beach vacation! The views are beautiful and really add to the enjoyment of the stay since you can constantly see the ocean. We loved ending our day on the beach just relaxing on the couch and watching the huge screen TV. The host couldn’t be any nicer or accommodating ! We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil Salty was just a lil bit of happiness
This was a gals weekend of just retreat, games, Sun and relaxation. This property offered everything we needed and Anna was amazing to work with. Any issues that came up were addressed timely, prompt and full attention given by Anna. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Would recommend to others
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S., Albemarle NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil PERFECT
Where to even start? This place is wonderful! From the moment I booked Anna was always quick to respond to any questions I had. Her place is exactly like pictured. Very clean!!! Lots of little extras available for use at the beach. We enjoyed the beautiful views. Being right next to the Public Beach Access with a walk out mat was an added perk. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Loved Lil Salty!
We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay at Lil Salty! The cottage had many amenities, a great oceanfront location, and a very helpful and pleasant owner (Anna).who very promptly communicated with us regarding our questions and all details. We definitely recommend this cottage and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil’ Salty = lots of happy!
The moment we arrived, we knew we had made the right choice in selecting Lil’ Salty for our three day getaway. The proximity of the beach and local immensities makes it a perfect stay. A special thanks to property manager Anna. She was outstanding! Prompt to respond and accommodating in every way, made our stay extremely special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne t., Greensboro nc

Liked: Cleanliness
My happy place
This is my second stay at this property. Love everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a girls weekend
We rented this house for a girls weekend with my mom, sister, and daughter. It was the perfect amount of space for us. We really wanted something on the beach so my mom could have an ocean view without having to go onto the beach, and this did that. The owner was so quick to communicate. And we even got early check-in, which was super helpful. If you are looking for a quick getaway, this place really does have all the amenities you need and is centrally located to everything. It was a perfect mini vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil' Salty is clean and cozy!
We were there 6 nights. The cottage is clean, cozy and well appointed with everything you need. Owner was very understanding when I misunderstood our check out time. We would use this place again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful!
Lil Salty is such a great house and location!! The owner has done so many nice additions for guests and we felt right at home! Pampered even! We could not have been happier with the view and the ease of access to the beach! Wow! We love this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Place
Wonderful views of the ocean. Conveniently located near a pizza place and the local park. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne t., Greensboro nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Loved it, it was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. Owner was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving weekend
The house was just perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend. The view was phenomenal and we really enjoyed all the amenities of the house - especially the huge tv and comfortable couch. The hostess couldn’t be nicer and very responsive. We will definitely be back to enjoy more time at Lil Salty!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
The property was comfortable for our three adults and one child. The beds were very comfortable and clean. Lots of things to do. My son enjoyed learning to play Bocce on the beach with me from the set under the deck. He also spent plenty of time on the boogie boards provided. My family loved getting cozy on the spacious couch in front of the tv watching movies as the cool breeze blew through the back door directly off the beach. Everything we needed to have a great stay was here including a nice little cooler for my cold beverages on the back porch as I watched the waves roll in. We all would definitely come back again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Amherst VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Getaway
My husband and I have been taking long weekend trips about every 3 months and book with VRBO every time. We chose Oak Island due to other friends going there for fishing season. The Little Salty was perfect for us!! Easy access to the ocean and the deck allowed me sun time and reading without hassle of the sand. lol. I cooked all our meal’s except one and the kitchen had everything I needed to make that easy!! Thank you Anna you were a terrific host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

J R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The "Roly-Poly" House
This property is not accurate in its listing. The house is not level and is in desperate need of many repairs. Underneath are completely rusted bolts and bracing that has crumbled and fallen to the ground. The rust on the back deck is so bad that the screw heads have come off. You can forget about using the complimentary beach amenities due to broken boogie boards, rusted beach chairs, and no cooler. The HVAC filter was so filthy that I had to go buy one myself and replace it. Both bathroom showers are painted, and the paint is peeling off. Not for sure why they are painted. The sunroom does not have any blinds or curtains to shade from the heat, so it was very hot during the day and not to mention no privacy from people looking in the house while walking to and from the beach access. The kitchen window has mold all around it, the appliances were dirty, and kitchen utensils definitely need to be replaced. Upon contacting the owner regarding our concerns and attempting to explain what needed to be addressed, she said, "Rust is normal for being near the ocean". She went on to say, "People call this house 'The Roly-Poly House' for the uneven floors and it is completely normal. And, the HVAC filter was replaced in May". Well, if that's true, there is a real serious dust issue. With the home in such bad shape, with the black mold, rust, uneven floors, dust, and the owner being condescending, we left immediately after being advised by vrbo not to stay due to health and safety.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
We loved our stay at Lil Salty! Anna was responsive before, during and after our visit. The house was the perfect accommodation for our kids....complete with everything we needed. My 5 year old loved the air hockey table and we used the pack n play for my 2 year old. With 2 little ones, even when we weren't on the beach, the view of the beach from the house kept the vacation vibes going! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
September Stay at Lil' Salty
We loved it. Hope to stay there again! Had everything we needed. Right next to beach access. Kitchen well stocked. Open with lots of light. Mattresses great to sleep on. So nice to wake up and see the ocean. I hope we can get back there! Front and back decks were great. Had all the amenities. Very much reccommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Week
We really enjoyed our stay at Lil Salty! The view from the large windows was really beautiful and made it so nice to have a full view of the beach without even going outside. We loved the large 75 inch Tv and watched movies at night after a full day on the beach. The house is decorated beautifully keeping the original cottage charm but having a modern feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
Loved this sweet house by the sea. Our 1st time visiting Oak Island and fell in love. This home had everything we needed and did not have any problems arise while visiting💚
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John G., North carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House
The house is very cute and nicely decorated. Our family had a great vacation here. Our observations: The kitchen had almost everything we needed. The bathrooms are tiny, so it is a tight squeeze for anyone close to 6 ft tall. There is plenty of seating in the living room although it could use a couple of floor lamps to improve the lighting at night. The location is great for beach access, but that also means a very crowded beach since it is at the public access. Get outside early to claim some space. The provided beach chairs are rusty so bring your own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil Salty late June
Love the house. The location is fantastic. We had a great couple of weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil Salty is an awesome cottage
This little cottage was everything we thought it would be, except for our view, we were not able to see the actual waves coming in.. your view is of the berm and the water …the large glass windows across the back of the house facing the ocean made up for that… thanks Anna you are an awesome host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephani S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Our family loved Lil Salty! We’ve been to Oak Island 3 times and this house is by far our favorite. So many helpful details from towels to beach gear were provided by the host. The kitchen was well stocked and the living space was relaxing and had beautiful views of the ocean. Everything was super clean and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023