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Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Oak Island

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Long Beach cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Caswell Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 9 min walk
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬2 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.

Quiet, Quaint, and Close to the Beach!

The Ruff Seas was originally built as a fisherman’s cottage after hurricane Hazel. The house is on the woodland side of the island and a quick 7 minute walk to beach. This lot has an extra relaxed feel, as a neighboring lot is undeveloped. The cottage sits back from the street. Behind a picket fence is the porch and it is truly wonderful with floor to ceiling screening and unobstructed views of the flora and fauna.
coming in off the porch you enter a very comfortable and open living area that flows into a huge dining table and kitchen beyond.
There are so many extras..... A Carport to bring the groceries in when it rains or to put new wax on your surfboard. Outdoor shower to rinse off you and the seashells. Gas grill to prepare that fresh caught flounder.
Please come enjoy the pleasures of quiet relaxed island living!

Property manager

Craig t Boggs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Quiet, Quaint, and Close to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damaris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfuly stocked house
We srived just before the huricqin made landfall and had to spend a few days more in the house then planed but this house had everything you could think of needing stocked, games/books, cooking items all amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Returnable
Very homey. I felt as if i was in my own home. The cleanliness, amenities, location was amazing. The property was well maintained and had everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Very clean and quiet. No complaints at all. I'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oak Island House
Very clean and well stocked house. Quiet area. Wonderful front porch. Good location and close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and quaint
House is in a very quiet area could walk to the beach. Had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Love the location! Close to the beach and restaurants. The house has everything you need for your beach getaway. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oak Island Getaway
Peaceful location. The house was very clean and charming. It was well equipped as if you lived there yourself. Close enough to the beach if you decided to walk. Good location to get to shops/stores for any of your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A girls weekend to remember
It’s not often that you become close enough with your coworkers that you’re able to have a beach weekend with them, but I’m lucky enough to call my marketing girls my sisters :) This weekend is just what we all needed and it was a wonderful time. This home is so warm and inviting and is the perfect place for making memories. It’s close enough to all of the great restaurants on Oak Island and close enough to walk to the ocean to watch the sunrise. I’m counting down the days until we can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I felt like a VIP!
We can't say enough good things about this place we were incredibly impressed! Anything you could possibly need or imagine for a beach visit is available for you. A cooler, even a big bag of ice in the freezer for the cooler, sunscreen, towels, chairs, cabana, beach games, you name and it's already there! All you have to do is get your self there and the rest is provided. I especially loved the screened in porch and would sit out there each morning and drink my coffee and watch the news. Don't even get me started on the kitchen I could go all day. But if you need it rest assured they have every utensil, gadget, pot you could imagine. It was such a pleasure staying there and the location was perfect, just a 7 minute walk to the beach. When we return to Oak Island this place is the first place I'm trying to book if we're that lucky again. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!! Anyone reading this review considering to stay, do it! You will be glad you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of paradise
This property is flawless. Extremely accurate description and the cleanest place we’ve stayed at the beach. The screened in front porch is great to enjoy morning coffee or a late night bourbon. The kitchen has everything you’d need to make a nice dinner. We will try to get this house at every oak island stay from here on out
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for quick beach trip
Very comfortable place to stay. The amenities are thoughtful - every time I thought we needed something there it was - vacuum, washer, extension cords and outlets where you need them. Even kid books and toys for my young son. Communication was easy to revise our booking and check in and check out was a breeze. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
We enjoyed every minute of our stay a The Ruff Seas. We had everything we needed. We could not be happier! Craig is an excellent host. Leaving was our saddest part of our short little get away. Hope we can return real soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and location
My frequents and family enjoyed our stay at Craigs house! He was super responsive when we had any questions. The houses amenities were great and it was in perfect walking distance to ice cream, playgrounds and restaurants! Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
Loved everything about this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Super convenient location and had everything we needed for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The home was as it appears in the photos. We loved the screened in porch. The home was clean and had a lot of amenities. The neighborhood is quiet. The only draw back was the actual distance to the ocean- you could walk it- but you have to cross a busy road. We were lucky enough to have family also visiting that had a rental that was beach front- so we didn’t have to make that walk or have to pay for parking if we drove over to the public parking. This was our first time here/ so I was not familiar with the area. The owner does provide a beach wagon- so if you have to walk to the beach that is helpful. Overall this home was very nice and clean and would recommend. The owner was available and responded quickly to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Owner everything you will need to be comfortable - great quite location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage
My sister and I enjoyed our get-away at Oak Island. This house was perfect for the 2 of us. We LOVED the setting, and practically lived on the front porch. The house is well furnished and the kitchen has everything you would need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Loved It!
The cottage was quiet, comfortable, well organized and we appreciated the nice touches like, herbal teas, spices, nice shampoo and conditioner, bedding, flowering plants, etc. Everything was clean and fresh. Outdoor shower was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary vacation
Very nice house within walking distance to most things.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot and so many details added to make your stay better!
Sheets, blankets, towels, beach gear, kitchen is loaded. Amazing coffee maker, perfect porch, bathroom is stocked, don’t pack a hair dryer, shampoo or body wash!. (Pack conditioner) Everything you need! I’d stay here over and over again. A straight shot to the main road (about a block) then half a block over to the south side (beach row homes) Rented a golf cart but it was too chilly on our trip. Summer time… rent a golf cart from sea dog rentals. I hope this place continues to beat the prices on all the others. Ruff seas is adorable and comfy! Planning our next stay asap.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ariel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House and Owner.
Absolutely loved staying here. The owner was kind and communicative, and had everything we needed there. The house is in a good location as well and was just beautiful. If you're thinking of staying at Oak Island definitely consider staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T., Harrisonburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
Lovely little place. Very clean and comfortable. Very well provisioned, really quiet location. We did end up driving to the beach just because the main road is so busy and we have two young kids (and parking is free until April 1). We had a great time and would stay again. Especially loved the front porch and all the little toys and puzzles for kids. Thanks Craig!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Felicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice!
Nice place and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024