Oak Island vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Oak Island

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Guest favorite

Guest suite in Oak Island

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Salty Air Retreat

Quaint, bright and cozy lower level apartment. All basic amenities are included, as well as towels, linens and dishware. Located on a quiet dead end street. Short 10 minute walk to the beach over the Davis Canal. Private entrance with access to fenced in back yard with firepit, hammock. After a day at the beach you can rinse off in the private, enclosed outdoor shower. Enjoy your fresh catch of the day on the outdoor grill, and enjoy it outside if you like at the cozy outdoor dining nook.

Sep 21 – 28

$81 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Ocean Isle Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

A Little Piece of Paradise at Ocean Isle Beach

OIB, “Gem of the Brunswick Islands” is the perfect place to relax, recreate & refresh. With its white sand, rolling waves and windswept marshes, OIB is 4.5 square miles of fabulous. The Odell Williamson Bridge connects the mainland to this piece of paradise. From there you'll see the island, the marsh savannahs below and the glistening ocean just over the horizon. Leave your worries and the hustle-bustle of the world behind - in just 0.3 miles, you'll be at the Parrot Suite, a Piece of Paradise.

Feb 19 – 26

$79 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Oak Island

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

No Bad Days

Adorable first floor guest studio with high ceilings & bright welcoming decor. Private entry with private driveway. 2 minute walk to beach with direct beach access at end of road. The kitchen has a full refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, 2 burner hot plate, coffee maker, blender, dishes, pots, pans & utensils. Washer and dryer inside unit. Cable & wifi provided. Living area has a full size couch and drop leaf table for dining or laptop workspace. Small trained dogs welcome (2 max). $100 fee

Apr 24 – May 1

$109 per night

Popular amenities for Oak Island vacation rentals

Stay near Oak Island's top sights

Middleton Park39 locals recommend
Oak Island Pier59 locals recommend
Island Way85 locals recommend
Shagger Jacks84 locals recommend
The Point33 locals recommend
Skydive Coastal Carolinas19 locals recommend

Oak Island beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Bright and cheerful, close to the beach & ICW

Apr 30 – May 7

$147 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Oak Island

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviews

Beachy Cottage w/ screened porch & outdoor shower

Jul 30 – Aug 6

$144 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Oak Island

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Oceanfront Incredible Ibis w private beach access

Sep 14 – 21

$358 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

Whimsy Cottage By the Sea, Oceanview, Fenced Yard

Jul 27 – Aug 3

$316 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

The Tropical Palm-Ocean View, Pool, Heart of CB

Dec 10 – 17

$72 per night
Guest favorite

Bungalow in Oak Island

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews

Live Oaks Beach Bungalow

Nov 30 – Dec 7

$141 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Ocean Isle Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews

Bright and cozy studio 5 minutes drive to beach

Nov 8 – 15

$62 per night
Guest favorite

Cottage in Oak Island

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Pinch of Peace, Dogs Welcome!

Sep 12 – 19

$154 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Brunswick County

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

12 Oaks - Comfy well-appointed coastal retreat

Nov 22 – 29

$110 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Oak Island Beach House #2

Apr 5 – 12

$219 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

The Pink Flamingo

Dec 23 – 30

$128 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

0.2 Miles to Beach Access | Ocean Breeze at CB

Feb 2 – 9

$103 per night

Oak Island house rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Holden Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Beachy boathouse 1

Oct 3 – 10

$107 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

The Wooden Whale - Fire Pit, Gas Grill & Memories!

Nov 23 – 30

$145 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Perfect Ocean View Beach Getaway!

Apr 7 – 14

$175 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Las Palmas

Dec 16 – 23

$257 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

FOX IN THE SAND - RENOVATIONS complete!

Sep 6 – 13

$275 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Beach Daze

Mar 9 – 16

$178 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews

Beach Lovers and Bird Watchers Haven

Apr 11 – 18

$165 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

150 steps to the beach, Two Seasters Duplex C1

Jan 31 – Feb 7

$238 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 81 reviews

Cozy Cottage 10-15 min scenic walk from the beach!

Apr 19 – 26

$111 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews

Time In A Bottle*Oceanfront*Views*Linens

Nov 1 – 8

$328 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Oak Island

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviews

Coastal, beach, farmhouse all wrapped into one!

Mar 14 – 21

$140 per night
Superhost

Home in Oak Island

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Pool Haven Ocean View

Nov 19 – 26

$105 per night

Oak Island fishing vacation rentals

Superhost

Condo in Ocean Isle Beach

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Ocean Isle Beach Condo!

Nov 9 – 16

$108 per night
Guest favorite

Townhouse in Carolina Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

6 Minute Walk To Beach - Gone Coastal Lower

Nov 17 – 24

$86 per night
Guest favorite

Guesthouse in Wilmington

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Lake House - Recently Remodeled, Centrally Located

Feb 8 – 15

$89 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach!

Feb 27 – Mar 6

$214 per night
Guest favorite

Apartment in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Crabby Pad #2 Entire upper unit

Mar 22 – 29

$148 per night
Guest favorite

Guest suite in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Reef Point in Carolina Beach *New Updates 2023*

Jul 30 – Aug 6

$239 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Lockwoods Folly

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews

3 Mile Hideaway-Minutes to Holden Beach

Oct 26 – Nov 2

$166 per night
Guest favorite

Home in Carolina Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

The Surf Lodge

May 31 – Jun 7

$278 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

*Oceanfront…Pet Friendly…Central Location*

Sep 16 – 23

$284 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Myrtle Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Oceanfront Condo, Sunset Views

Nov 26 – Dec 3

$184 per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Island Escape-3 Min to Beach/Boardwalk

Aug 2 – 9

$412 per night
Superhost

Home in Carolina Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

Mermaid Retreat* Private Pool* Pet Friendly

Feb 25 – Mar 4

$363 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Oak Island

Total rentals

1.3K properties

Rentals with a pool

380 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

450 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

1.2K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

30K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

$50 before taxes and fees

Your guide to Oak Island

Introduction

Situated at the eastern end of North Carolina’s Brunswick Island beaches, Oak Island has been a family summer vacation destination for decades. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the mainland from this barrier island, a long and skinny sliver where much of the real estate is oceanfront. Bookended by marshland, Oak Island is home to an almost endless network of watery byways to explore by boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard. Indeed, water is the star attraction here, whether it’s splashing in the gentle ocean waves, fishing for mackerel, or kite-surfing, but there are also lighthouses to climb, historic military sites to tour (including Fort Caswell, built to protect the coast from marauding pirates in the 1830s), and many holes of oceanfront golf to play. Bonus: Oak Island’s beaches are pet-friendly; in the off-season, your pup is even free to roam off-leash.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Oak Island

Summer days are hot, humid, and breezy, with average highs of 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature is not far behind, reaching a bathtub-like 83 degrees. Summer is also the region’s wettest time of year: it gets nearly half its annual rainfall in August and September; and it’s always a good idea to be mindful of tropical storms during hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Spring and fall are ideal times to stay in one of the area’s vacation rentals, when temps are mild and it’s not too humid. Winter nights can be downright cold, so pack something cozy.


Top things to do in Oak Island

Oak Island Lighthouse

Located in nearby Caswell Beach, this icon of the region has stood 153 feet over the mouth of the Cape Fear River since 1958. If you’re hoping to climb the 131 steps to reach the observation deck up top, you’ll need to make a reservation in advance.

Oak Island Nature Center

Kids and adults can learn all about the salt marsh ecosystem at this nature center nestled among native oaks and pines, which has a walking trail, fossil exhibits, and butterfly garden. The center is open seasonally, April through September 1.

Bald Head Island

Accessible by ferry from Southport, this car-free island is known for its isolated beaches, the Old Baldy lighthouse, and its 191-acre nature preserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there vacation rentals near Oak Island's top attractions?

    You're in luck! Stay at the heart of it all with our vacation rentals near Oak Island's top attractions. We offer over 2,260 vacation rentals near Shagger Jacks, over 2,260 vacation rentals near Joseph''s Italian Bistro & Chop House, and over 2,470 vacation rentals near Island Way, and so much more! Experience the best of Oak Island right on your doorstep.

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Oak Island?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Oak Island. From over 70 cottage rentals to over 940 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Oak Island?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 640 vacation rentals in Oak Island featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Oak Island?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Oak Island. Choose from more than 450 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • How much does it cost to stay in house rentals in Oak Island?

    Experience the best of Oak Island with our house rentals, starting at about $60 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Are there Oak Island house rentals on Airbnb with pools?

    Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 230 house rentals with pools in Oak Island, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!

  • Do house rentals in Oak Island have self check-in?

    Absolutely! We offer over 270 house rentals with self check-in in Oak Island. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in Oak Island have a bbq area?

    Absolutely! We offer over 450 house rentals with a bbq area in Oak Island. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do house rentals in Oak Island have a gym?

    Absolutely! We offer over 130 house rentals with a gym in Oak Island. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there family-friendly house rentals in Oak Island?

    Oak Island has more than 920 family-friendly house rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

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