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The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem

Family-friendly cottage in Oak Island

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At The Inkwell, you can enjoy a carefree beach vacation in this beautifully decorated and well-maintained cottage. With its newly renovated covered porch with rocking chairs, screened-in deck, and firepit for outdoor fires, there’s plenty of room for family fun.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem

Bring the whole family to The Inkwell…a great beach cottage with lots of room for fun. The Inkwell is beautifully decorated, clean, well maintained and stocked with everything you need to make your beach trip worry-free. Beach access is at SE 40th Street…a short walk away. The Inkwell features a newly renovated covered porch with rocking chairs. You can also enjoy a nice evening out on the screened in deck. Or enjoy an outdoor fire at the firepit.

A $100 deposit will be requested through VRBO once a booking is made. It will be refunded through VRBO within 24hrs of check out provided there aren’t any damages.

The golf cart stored on the property is NOT accessible to guests. Please do not touch it or attempt to use.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

Golf cart stored at the house is NOT to be tampered with or used by guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Amazing sunset
    Caswell Beach
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. Looking at the pier and beach front.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • This can be your view from a beach rental house on Holden Beach. #LifeAtExpedia
    Holden Beach
    33 min drive - 47.3 km
  • FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    53 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Koko Cabana
    6 min drive
  • Salt64
    3 min drive
  • Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
    6 min drive
  • Paul's of Oak Island
    2 min drive
  • Pirates Deck
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem located?

This family-friendly Oak Island cottage is located in Tranquil Harbour, within 2 mi (3 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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The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Last week of july

Arrived at the property with a seamless check-in and a cool (nice withe the July heat), clean house. As a coupe the house was a good size and would be good for a small family also. Thoroughly enjoyed or visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Fabulous Stay

This is the second time we’ve stayed at Inkwell. We had a wonderful time, again, and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon R.

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

Our stay

It was our first time renting ourselves and we were very new to the process and they made it very easily and the house was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

April W.

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

Wilson Family

This was our first trip to Oak Island! We very much enjoyed the beach, restaurants, shopping! The Inkwell was a wonderful home and we had plenty of room for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Fabulous Rental!

My family and I absolutely loved our stay here. The house is clean, well stocked and oh so adorable. The new covered front porch is a beautiful and functional addition. The neighborhood is quiet and close to shops and restaurants. I can not say enough wonderful things about this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Cozy House

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at this house. Our daughters loved that they each had their own bed and bedroom! Our host was very responsive with a couple minor issues. Super short drive to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Stellar Experience

We loved everything about this house! Cozy yet plenty of room for everyone and everything. Was exceptionally clean, never saw a single bug inside. The screened in back porch was perfect for having morning coffee. It was so convenient being so close to town and the beach. The hosts were easy to communicate with and let us know about fun happenings in the area. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

First timers to oak island

The inkwell was adorable, perfect for first timers to oak island! Small walk to the beach- we typically had someone from our group drop us off at the beach entrance with our gear and have others walk. would have rented a golf cart if staying awhile. The home was cute, perfect amount of space! Wonderful outdoor shower! Had all the kitchen gadgets needed and plenty of board games :) we had a great time! Destiny was wonderful to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Belinda B.

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

Our stay at the Inkwell

We checked in on June 12 to spend a week with our daughter before she moves to Japan for two years. We enjoyed our time. The Inkwell is a nice place in a good spot BUT it was not clean. The floors had dead palmetto bugs and a toenail in the right bedroom. Not ideal to start a vacation. I realize that owners rely on cleaning companies to clean for them but it is the most important thing with the rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022