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Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled near the Middleton Avenue bridge, Waterfront Cottage offers a relaxing retreat with a private dock on the Davis Canal. Unwind in this 3 bedroom haven featuring an updated kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and central HVAC. Enjoy beach time with a quick 5-minute walk across the bridge or lounge by your own dock to fish or launch kayaks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!

Adorable waterfront cottage with a private dock on the Davis Canal located 2 short blocks to the beach. Kick up your feet and relax with your family and furry friend. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is conveniently located near the Middleton Avenue bridge so it makes getting to the beach a breeze. It has a large back yard that leads to its own dock where you can fish or launch a small boat, kayak, or paddleboard to explore the beautiful, serene and wildlife-filled waterway. We have been told it’s one of the best spots for fishing on the canal! If lounging on the beach or playing in the ocean is your desire, take a quick 5 minute walk across the bridge and you are there. There is a private hot water shower to wash off the sand when you return.

The kitchen was recently updated and is fully stocked. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, closet and an en-suite full bathroom. The middle bedroom has a queen bed, TV, and 2 closets. The bunk room has two bunk beds and a large closet full of games and toys. There is also a pack and play, a toddler bed and a small cot in the closets if needed. Additionally, the sun room has a pull out couch with a full-sized bed. All beds have comforters and fully enclosed, zippered mattress pads and pillows with covers. Linens and Towels are NOT INCLUDED.

The cottage has central HVAC and full-sized washer and dryer. Amenities include smart TVs with local channels and Netflix as well as DVD players and dual band WiFi. There is a charcoal grill and a wagon to haul your beach stuff.

Dogs allowed, please select "Pets" when booking!

Linens and towels are NOT provided. Please bring your own or contact one of the several delivery services on the island. This is done in an effort to keep our costs low!

You will not be disappointed with this rental and will want to keep coming back every year!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $250 cleaning fee applied if violated

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog max, No cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toddler bed, pack n play, booster and high chair

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$250 cleaning fee applied if violated

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Dock on the Canal Close to the Beach! Dog Friendly.

About the area

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 30 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 80.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Canal dock

Dock over canal was favorite by entire party. Morning, afternoon, nite -did not matter time - always something to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house had everything we needed, very close to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great Week on Oak Island

The Dock House was perfect for our family. Our boys enjoyed fishing off the dock (caught spot and croaker), coffee on the porch was very relaxing each morning, and the house felt spacious even with 3 adults and 2 kids. The house was clean and well stocked for our visit. Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a wonderful house, the host thought of everything. The house was spacious for our large family to visit and the kids had room to spread out. My son never left the dock and made friends with the neighbor boys so they all fished together. The house was close enough to the beach that we got to walk with the puppy early in the morning. Loved the large fenced in back yard to sit out on the patio while the puppy ran around and chased her ball.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Oak Island Home on the Canal!

This home was great for our family vacation! The dock was fun for fishing and the kayaking while the home very comfortable and well.located
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

A great week of beach and kayaking!

The Dock House was perfect for our family of nine adults. The dock was great for gathering, and launching kayaks. The house was close enough to walk easily to the beach every day. The owners were very responsive to our needs. It was a perfect week and we’d love to come back to The Dock House!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Best little spot on the island!

This was our second stay here and Vinnie and Megan didn’t disappoint. The property was very clean and well kept. They answered emails immediately. We couldn’t ask for better hosts and with the location we will always rent this place from them. The kids absolutely love it and the older ones too! Thanks again Vinnie and Megan! Y’all are the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Home Away from Home

This home was more than we could have asked for. It was so comfortable, roomy, the air conditioning was incredible. The beds were comfortable. The yard was perfect for our pup and our kiddos. Our kids had fun for hours on the dock, fishing and crabbing! stores and restaurants minutes away. Super short walk/ride to the beach. Can’t say enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Perfect place and location for a family stay

We were pleased to find the place exactly as we expected and even better! We knew from the listing that Vinny and Megan had gone to great lengths to make this place like home away from home. But so many toys and games for the kids, a small library for adults…and the most well stocked kitchen of any place we ever rented! We had a couple of minor issues upon check in and Vinny was so quick to respond, even coming out Sunday morning to take care of things. We loved this place for our family vacation and will definitely be the go to in the future. Thanks Vinny and Megan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julee C.

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

Great Place

Very relaxing stay with everything you need to be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

nathan e.

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

Felt like home!

First off i want to say this was our best vacation yet. The location was perfect in the fact that it was close to the beach ,but not right on the beach. We had our own dock to fish from on the canal, we caught croaker ,pinfish, red drum ,flounder, and several nice black drum! The house was clean and well maintained. We were within walking distance to the beach and a all you need little store across the bridge. Lowes food is but a short drive up the road. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Richmond

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

Great layout, yard, location for our family w baby and fur baby!

Great location- easy walk to beach but we also rented a golf cart to haul all our beach gear/baby stuff to and fro. Great house- layout and fenced yard worked well for 5 adults and baby and dog. Tons of kid toys, books, kitchen items. Lots of room to spread out, covered outdoor space to keep sandy items out of the house but also out of the weather! Dock provided a peaceful place to read or just enjoy the view, also easy for us to use for kayaking. Kitchen was well stocked including some staples like spices, plastic bags, foil, etc. Beds were comfortable. Only complaints: pillows were not comfortable and couldn't find any beach chairs (which were listed as amenities) and honestly I didn't even message the owners to ask bc we made due w the ones we brought. Overall a tiny complaint in an otherwise lovely beach vacation stay! Communication w hosts was courteous and prompt! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh T.

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

OKI beach week

Fantastic week! the hosts were pleasant, helpful, and quick to respond to any questions. Great house on the canal with a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Wonderful Home Away from Home

Our family loved this beach home! Home away from home! Realaxing, quiet, clean and roomy! Short distance to beach. Normally we stay ocean front in North Myrtle so this was different. But we enjoyed it! Son brought his kayak and fished from the dock and also on the canal from his kayak. Fenced in back yard was a plus and the dock views amazing! Loved everything and the owners are very nice and helpful! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Awesome Vacation

Our family loved this place! Maybe our best vacation ever! There was lots of room . Our older dog did not have steps to climb. She enjoyed staying on the deck. The younger one spent her time playing in the fenced yard. Our daughter napped In the rope chair swing. She has ordered one for herself. We got to fish off the dock and put the kayaks in there. Short walk to the beach. Comfortable beds. We were so sad to leave. We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Relaxing vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. The house with a fenced in yard and having the dock on the water were perfect for us. Loved the location, and the fact that we were able to bring our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Best Beach Week!

Loved the location of this home. We rented a golf cart for the week. Getting to the beach was super quick and easy. Loved the dock on the canal, especially for sunsets. We cooked all our meals at the house and I do mean ALL. We didn't eat out once during our stay. Everything was so convenient. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN M.

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

Nice location that well suited our needs

The property was quite nice and suited out needs. There was new deck, out shower, and fenced yard. Our dog was able to enjoy his time at the beach too. The extra spray hose was useful to remove sand from beach equipment and dog. The golf cart drive to the beach was easy and the cart only parking at the beach access was appreciated. We had a great time fishing and Kayaking off the dock. Low tide is challenging to access the floating dock but worth it. The kitchen was well stocked for those that cook. The water tasted wonderful ... super appreciation for the water filter system!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

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

Love This House

The place is more than perfect. Very clean and has absolutely everything you could possibly need. My pugs loved the backyard and there were lots of tennis balls thrown in that yard during the week. The owners were great with communication leading up to the rental. Didn't really need anything while we were there, but am positive they would have been responsive if we did. We don't have kids but if you do, DEFINITELY kid friendly. The neighbor is the absolute sweetest man with good restaurant recommendations. Will rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

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

Family Friendly Find!

The Dock House exceeded expectations! If you are looking for a family friendly home base to explore Oak Island please check out the Dock House! Plenty of room to spread out, fenced in yard, crabbing from the dock and a well equipped kitchen . The hosts are very responsive to questions and the neighbors are very friendly! I would recommend this rental property to friends and family without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Great house with a great fenced in back yard

First of all, what a great place! House was clean and welcoming. Secondly, the fenced in yard was an absolute blessing!! The dogs loved it. Highly recommend this place especially if you have dogs, they have the freedom to fun wild!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

The house was great and in great condition. I already miss the backyard and so does our dog. The beach at Oak Island is very nice with PLENTY of parking. We really enjoyed our stay!! Thank you for everything Vinny & Megan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N., Apex, NC

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

Family vacation

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this home! The highlight was definitely fishing and launching kayaks from the dock. The fenced in backyard was the perfect place for our dog to play! We really appreciated how well-equipped the kitchen was. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Wonderful Weeks

We had two awesome weeks at The Dock House. Everything this rental is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Dog Friendly and Family Friendly

Our family of five were very comfortable here - the property is large enough that we each had our space, but cozy enough for family bonding. We made good use of the dock - going out on our kayaks every day, the fenced-in yard for our dog, and the proximity to the beach. The neighborhood was great for morning and evening walks with our dog. The property owners were responsive when the air conditioner broke. This was not their fault, as the unit was relatively new. We informed them of the problem and it was fixed by the next day. This house is a good fit for people who don't want a standard beach house on a gravel and sand lot - the trees, yard, and dock made it different.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021