“Best beach experience in years” Having always gone to Myrtle and tired of the crowds I decided to take a chance on a new place and am so glad I did.I found this great house that was clean and updated and had a place for everything. The owners took great care to keep it looking fresh for their guests and had little surprises throughout. There are many beach access points ,one took us 2 minutes to drive and no parking fee.One night we waked to the beach through a nature park that the kids especially enjoyed. We also took them to putt-putt golf and I golfed at one of the courses close to the house.My son was able to fish less than a block away at the intracoastal waterway. Great restaurants on the beach on the island and also in Southport. My wife was dying to eat at the restaurant where the actors ate in the movie "Safe Haven" and it was very good also

“Great value, felt like home” I had a wonderful weekend in Oak Island. The house is spacious, comfortable and has the amenities to make it feel like home. It's located in a quiet neighborhood - 1/2-mile walk to the beach, as well as several restaurants/stores just down the road. I especially enjoyed using the kitchen (the professional stove/oven was a real treat as I love to cook) and coffee on the screened porch. Having a quiet, comfortable living room (great space for working) at the end of a long day and washer/dryer were nice too. I'll definitely plan to come back.

“Loved this little place!” My husband and I stayed at Studio by the Sea for 3 nights to celebrate our anniversary in September 2014. Checking in was a breeze as the owner has a lock box and provides the combination before your arrival. This is a small studio apartment that is connected to a larger bungalow. It is perfect for 2 people and pet friendly. The studio was very clean and we did not find anything out of sorts or "dirty" at all. Every now and then we would find a tiny spider (very tiny) but it's the beach, and you're going to have critters from time to time. The studio has a fireplace, but it was too hot to use while we were there. The bathroom was larger than expected (and clean) and included a hairdryer and toilet tissue, as well as towels and beach towels. The little kitchenette had a coffee maker, a small fridge with freezer (worked great!) and a microwave. For 3 nights, this is just what we needed. Outside the back door is a private screened in porch which is perfect for breakfast and morning coffee. There is also a tall privacy fence which provides a great place to bring pets if needed. The beach is a short walk over the bridge and there is a convenience store and an "ice store" on the way to the beach so you can get your ice before relaxing with a beverage. At night, things were really quiet. Sleep quality was very good, though the mattress was a little worn and could be replaced. Sheets were of good quality and we found nothing dirty or anything in the bed. There is central air, but also included is a small window unit and that worked great at night when we like to be super cool while we sleep. Overall we had a very pleasant stay with no major issues what-so-ever. I always wipe down hotel rooms and rental properties with clorox wipes before unpacking, and I did this to the Studio, just to "be sure" things were sterilized, but I did not find anything dirty or any cockroaches that were mentioned in another review. Another important thing, the owner answered all my questions via email and one question we had regarding WiFi when we checked in. Customer service was great. We will return.