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Situated just 150 yards from the beach, this beautifully renovated home offers a serene escape. Relax on the screened porch with ocean views, unwind in the newly updated interior or stroll to nearby food and shops. With free WiFi, covered parking and a microwave at your disposal.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street

  • 3BR/2BA - BR1:1Q, BR2:2 Bunks (4T), BR3:1Q - Beautiful home just 150 yards from the beach! Sit back and enjoy the ocean view from the screened porch of this beautiful beach cottage within walking distance to food/restaurants, souvenir shops and city park. Free WIFI, ceiling fans, Mini split heat and air, Microwave, screened porch seating and bar, covered parking, and gravel drive. Linens are not included, call or order online while booking your reservation. 3 night minimum rates available in Resort and 2 nights in Value Seasons. No Pets of any kind. No Smoking. Check-In: 3-5PM, Check-Out: 10:00AM

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Fort Fisher State Historic Site. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach
    Caswell Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. Looking at the pier and beach front.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Holden Beach
    Holden Beach
    35 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Wrightsville Beach
    Wrightsville Beach
    59 min drive - 86.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • Salt64
    14 min walk
  • Paul's of Oak Island
    3 min walk
  • Beacon315
    14 min drive
  • Koko Cabana
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is steps from Caswell Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Property location was fantastic. A gem among the community. Private, bright, and as described. Did I mention, one block to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and neat

Very nice, needs a little work but overall it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Cute but needs updating

The house itself was clean and in a great location. It could use some updates to the floor especially. We arrived on a Tuesday night after hour and were not able to get the mini splits to work. It was 70 degrees. We were able to sleep with box fans. The next day we called the management company. They sent Crystal out and she was not able to get them to work so she called Manfield heat and air. He main unit outside needed a new board for them to work. He would not be able to get it fixed during our stay and said he would report it to the management company. The temperature then drooped to 45 to 50. We did not have any heat. We reported this via towards the end of our stay and did not receive a response. We then reported it again after our stay. The management company was very rude and said they couldn't do anything about it. We were not offered any compensation. Long Story short don't rent through this management company.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with everything needed.

A Carolina Dream is a quaint bungalow in the perfect location with all the amenities needed for a beach stay. Just a block from the beach but still walking distance to groceries, shopping and restaurants. Complaints about the unit being "run down" are overblown. The unit was clean and in good condition. Yes, there are a few soft spots in the floor but none so severe they needed to be painted yellow (if you know, you know). Don't hesitate to stay - especially with your furry friends. This is one of the few rentals that include the pet fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, but property was ‘limited’

The location was excellent..period. The beds were updated, which was nice as well. Beyond that - this is an older property that doesn’t match the pictures. North side of the property has a lot of mold on the outside of the house, and it just had the appearance of minimal updates we’re done to the home. Stove(electric) didn’t wok well at all, toaster was broken… screens were broke on the porch that let ALOT of mosquitoes in, and the whole house just needs a facelift. Again - location was excellent - but amenities left a little to be desired. I wish I had looked at the most recent reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dinah B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as pictured or description in listing

Floors felt like you were going to fall through. Floors were buckled and you could trip in them. Carpet in family room covering a huge problem with flooring. Musty smelling. Outside lights didn’t work. House had holes in it inside and out. Bathroom floor so mushy you could fall through. Absolutely nothing like the description other than colors of rooms. The house needs major repairs. DO NOT RENT or waste your money. I have pictures but could not upload.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eve A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Budget beach rental

The location is great and so convenient to the beach however one of the bathrooms was not clean (smelled like urine). There were pet stains on the carpet in one of the bedrooms. Several screens are busted and need to be repaired. The kitchen hood over the stove is dirty. A cockroach made an appearance on the first night. The yard is overgrown and there are some dead trees that should be taken down for safety reasons. This house needs some love and attention. We love Oak Island but unfortunately we won’t stay here during our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage, great location

The cottage was super cute with all the beachy colors and decor. When not at the beach or shopping, we spent most of our time in the screened porch listening to music and the waves. The outdoor shower was perfect to rinse the sand off our feet and our dogs who love swimming. The quick walk to the beach was perfect. There were some spiders both inside and out but overall, the place was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just didn't enjoy 8 legged creature's that kept coming out I really liked it

Really liked it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kelly Y.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor cleaning

House was quaint and cute, however the house was extremely dirty. First walking in the odor was horrible we had to get air freshener right away. Kitchen cabinets and pantry had horrible odor everything we used in the kitchen had to be washed before use. Some of the cookware had old food stick to them. The cabinet la and drawers looked as if they had never been wiped down. We had to kill several spiders. The couches had sand and dirt all in the cracks. Housekeeping needs to be evaluated. We will never rent this property again very disappointed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would so do this again. Great Location

The house was clean and comfortable. We took our dog (pet friendly) which we loved doing. Loved the screened in porch. A very quick walk to the beach. Location was perfect, right between 2 grocery stores and several food spots within walking distance if you arent into cooking. We love Oak Island amd this place may be a go to when we visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Carolina Dream!

We had a wonderful time at this great destination! When we arrived the house was cozy and welcoming, with upbeat color scheme and comfortable furniture. The walk from the house to the beach is easy and beautiful. The porch was peaceful and fun to hang out with a good bottle of wine and dinner. Wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021