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John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk

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Property grounds
Exterior
Primary living room.
Kitchen
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Popular LocationCaswell Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Crest Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMembers Club at St. James Plantation10 min drive
  • AirportMyrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

Bedroom #3

Bedroom #4

Master

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk

This house is an absolute gem! Do not let the affordable price of John's Crab Shack fool you! Nestled on a wooded corner lot, this four-bedroom home is just a quick five-minute scenic walk (paved sidewalk) to the beach. Guests do not have to cross over the the busy street of Oak Island Drive to get to the beach like similar homes in this price range. With two living rooms both equipped with TVs, separate dining room and fenced in backyard, John's Crab Shack's owners have lovingly decorated with your perfect family vacation in mind!

John's Crab Shack is waiting to help you create a relaxing vacation full of cherished memories. Enjoy yourself under the shady oaks of the fenced-in backyard. Load up the beach cart and stroll over the tidal creek to the beautiful beach or try your hand at surf fishing. Relax on the beach under our shibumi shade. No need to buy, rent, or bring your own as we provide one for you. Wash the sand from your feet in the private hot and cold outdoor shower. Put an umbrella in your drink and grab a book as you relax on the backyard deck. Whip up a gourmet meal in the well-stocked kitchen or grill out on the back-yard deck. For a rainy day, John's Crab Shack comes equipped with plenty of games, puzzles, and books to keep the whole family entertained. If that is not enough, then take a short drive to historic Southport to visit museums, art galleries, historic homes and then dine in one of Southport's many excellent restaurant . For day trips, historic downtown Wilmington is only 40 minutes, Myrtle Beach is an easy 1 hour drive or take a scenic ferry ride to exclusive Bald Head Island. There is also a convenience store just one block away on the way to the beach. A public floating dock 5 streets away and a public fishing dock 6 streets away.

With plenty of room to spread out or get together for a family dinner, John's Crab Shack is truly a great family vacation home. The beaches of Oak Island are waiting for you...

Master bedroom = 1 King + full bath, Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen & 1 bunk bed, Bedroom 3 = 1 queen, Bedroom 4 = full bed


Keywords: Dog friendly family House with fenced in backyard, beach walk.

Property manager

Tim Bush
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Outdoor dining
Steps to the Beach! Pet Friendly & Private with Large Fully Fenced & Gated Yard
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (75 reviews)
Steps to the Beach! Pet Friendly & Private with Large Fully Fenced & Gated Yard

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Boards, skim boards, toys twin beds, high chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Two dogs max for additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$65 rebooking fee on all cancellations.
$25 per night pet fee applies. Absolutely no cats! (sorry - allergies!) For extended stays contact owner about pet pricing. See rental agreement.
Trash and recycling must be taken to curb Sunday night. No exceptions. Used charcoal should be disposed in trash container. See rental agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and Bay Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 6 min walk
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Koko Cabana - 10 min drive
  • Lonerider at Oak Island - 11 min drive
  • Subway - 10 min drive
  • Old Bridge Diner - 10 min drive
  • The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - 30 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
This place was perfect for us. It was a short walk or quick bike ride to the beach and plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The dogs loved lounging in the morning sun in the back yard. This is an older house with lots of character and charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week!!
We are repeat-visitors and as usual loved our stay! What a comfortable home away from home for us. Tim and all are so accommodating, and we'll come back again and again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reminds me of...
This house reminds me of the place I spent summers as a kid on Long Beach Island before it was decimated by wealthy developers. So good to know there are still comfy lived-in places to stay, rather than the sterile McMansions with no beach cottage feel. My dogs loved hanging out on the back deck, and we all loved hanging out on the beach! Bicycles and kayaks are available to use, along with other beach gear! I was a solo traveler, but this house would be great for families and kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C., St. Albans, WV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John's Crab House
We had a wonderful time in this wonderful " happy" home! You can't help but feel good with all the fun and very unique features of this home! Walk to beach is 0.2 miles, an easy walk for the younger ones in our family. The beach is nice, and luckily, free parking during the winter months. There were 6 in our party, but this house is certainly big enough for more! All in all, this long weekend was a wonderful break for us! Hoping to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Okay property
overall good. The property needs some updating.. There is a major dripping in the tub in the master bathroom. There is too much "stuff" all around in the closets and in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Bush

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We have a huge family and love our family beach vacations. We are so happy to be able to provide a beach house for you to make your own vacation memories.

Why they chose this property

Surrounded by a green canopy of trees, it's hard to believe our house is just steps from the sand and water. Unlike other homes closer to the beach, our house has a user friendly fenced in yard instead of just sand and concrete. :)

What makes this property unique

Affordable, fenced in back yard, close to a beach access and public dock on the Davis Canal. Two living areas for large families to spread out.

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