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Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

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Beach nearby
Interior
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

🐾 Welcome to Sandy Paws where boat and dog lovers find their perfect retreat! Our charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental is designed with your furry friends and maritime adventures in mind. Unwind in a recently renovated home that combines comfort, convenience, and coastal vibes. Sandy Paws is privately owned and managed.

🏠 Property Highlights:
• Dog-Friendly: We understand that pets are family too! Sandy Paws features a fenced backyard, providing a safe and playful space for your furry companions.
• Outdoor Delights: Enjoy our outdoor space on the screened porch, deck, or around the picnic table in the fenced backyard. Rinse off the salt and sand in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach.
• Ready for Relaxation: Arrive to find your beds made, bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels provided – making your vacation truly stress-free.
• Convenient Location: Located on Oak Island, Sandy Paws is just 0.7 miles from the nearest beach access, 1.1 miles from Publix for groceries, 1.8 miles from the nearest boat ramp, and 1.7 miles from Oak Island Park.
• Boat Parking: Bring your boat along! Our property offers a driveway with ample space for your boat, making it easy for you to embark on aquatic adventures.

🏖️ Beach Access: A 15-minute walk to the beach via the 31st street walkover or a quick 3-minute car ride allows you to soak up the sun and waves.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:
• Master Bedroom: King-sized bed
• Bedroom 2: Two full-sized beds
• Additional: Twin rollaway bed for flexible sleeping arrangements

🚿 Bathrooms:
• Main Bathroom: Shower-tub combo
• Half Bath: Conveniently located off the master bedroom

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen is ready for your culinary adventures, fully equipped with modern appliances. Enjoy your favorite coffee at our coffee bar with a choice between a Keurig machine or a traditional coffee pot.

🛥️ Explore Brunswick County Beaches: Nestled 45 minutes from Wilmington and 1 hour from Myrtle Beach, Oak Island is a dog-friendly beach community offering a perfect blend of relaxation and coastal activities.

Property manager

Emily Poole

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 5 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total pets
Note from host: Number of pets is negotiable

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC located?

This family-friendly Oak Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donna M.

Was nice
Emile was very nice. Communicated well.. Needs new mattress for king bed. Cleanliness was okay (I am a professional cleaner; side job) hopefully she doesn’t pay cleaning company too much. Overall nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
This was a delightful vacation home. My family and I enjoyed our stay with our dog. This home had everything that we needed for a confortable stay. We appreciate the hospitality and the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
This is a wonderful place to stay! We enjoyed our time here very much. It is the perfect place for families and people with dogs. The fenced backyard and Screened porch are the best. Close to the beach and lots of things to do in the area. Thank you for providing such a dog friendly place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Richmond, Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Paws - great for families with children or dogs
We love Oak Island, and our dogs do, too! Emily was very responsive when I reached out with questions, and we had a great week! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Spent the week here with my wife, 6 y/o son, and 3 dogs. The yard was great to have for the dogs and it was nice to be able to sit out on the back porch to drink my morning coffee. There is an outdoor shower which makes rinsing off after getting back from the beach. The house itself and the location were both good as well. We were able to bike to the 40th street beach entrance in about 10 minutes without too many issues and were close enough that we could go to all the major stores on our bikes if we wanted too as well. There were a few issues with the stove while we were there but otherwise the house was really nice. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked for us
We didn’t bring our dogs this time because of the short stay and long drive. It would have been a great place to have them if we had. It was convenient, comfortable, and clean. The owner was very responsive. We did a boil one night so highly recommend that - it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reviews are true
It’s rare that the reviews are true. But other than minor little things it was exactly as advertised. Would not hesitate to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family and pets
Perfect house and property for kids and dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Bliss
Sandy paws was amazing for my girls trip to the beach! Location was great! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sierra j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing neighborhood
The back yard was excellent for dogs! It was well shaded and my dog enjoyed looking for squirrels everyday. The house was spacious enough for us and stocked well with necessities. The neighborhood was very quiet and gave us the peaceful vacation we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Paws
Everything was great and we enjoyed our stay! It was better than described and the Oak Island vibe is so quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Uncrowded with Nice Weather
Overall it was a nice restful stay, but it didn't have much in the way of entertainment except one Putt-Putt.and about 20 restaurants.and sports bars. The beach was nice, with few people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing and the pooch loved it!
This is wonderful clean home that is close to everything. Right down a few streets to a direct beach access and the dog situation is awesome! Puppers loved the fenced yard!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for dogs
Very comfortable loved the location and fenced yard. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay. Especially good for people traveling with their dogs. Fenced in yard and screened porch were great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Paws
This was the 3rd time that we visited Sandy Paws and we enjoyed our time there as usual. The accommodations fit our lifestyle and are so glad to have found this place. Emily has been an amazing host and we look forward forward to staying there again in October.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A happy place
Perfect place for our dog. With leather furniture, rugless floors and easy access to the fenced backyard, we all could enjoy our stay. We felt right at home.
Stayed 44 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
We loved how tastefully decorated and well stocked the home was. We would definitely stay again. We enjoyed our weekend! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Sandy Paws. Beautiful walks to the beach and exactly what we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful island trip
We had such a great time here with our pups - this rental is a perfect balance of quiet relaxation and proximity to all the island has to offer. We could not have had such a great weekend without such a wonderful home base. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Richlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Home
We loved the house. Fenced in yard was great for dogs! Our 1 dog & the squirrel had fun with each other. I swear the squirrel was throwing nuts at her. Comfortable bed. Lots of fishing close by. We had a great visit! Highly recommend! Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good house if you have pets.
Great house. Would stay again. Only suggestion would be a handicap rail for getting in and out of shower. I am 76 yr.old and it was a little difficult. Also towel racks and some clothes hooks would be nice. Overall it was nice and we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away..
Have stayed here for the past 2 years..close to beach..very cozy..clean...all the comforts of home..best part is we get to bring our furr babies along..and wonderful folks to do business with..thank you for an amazing week!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna W., Claremont, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Sandy Paws
We had a lovely stay at Sandy Paws. We experienced a nice quiet location with a very responsive host. It was so nice to be able to vacation and bring our pets. I am already planning my next trip to Sandy Paws!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023