Located in Lake Waccamaw, this vacation home is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Lake Waccamaw and 5 minutes from Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Wannanish Game Land.
Rube Mc Cray Memorial Library - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Lake Waccamaw State Park - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
Cape Fear River - 37 min drive - 35.4 km
Restaurants
Dale's Seafood - 4 min drive
Peanuts Sandwich Shop - 17 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive
El Juan Mariscos & Grill - 6 min drive
China Garden - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
DOCKTAILS CABANA! Lake Front! HUGE outdoor space!
**March 2025 UPDATE** : NEW SHOWER COMPLETED! We had hurricane damage a few months ago and we have new flooring throughout, as well as a beautiful new tile shower in the primary bathroom. Thank you hurricane! 🌀
2 bedroom lake house just steps to the water, complete with a private dock and plenty of outdoor seating. Flat top grill for lakeside barbeques & fire pit. Pure magic!
Pet friendly for responsible pet owners! Just $50 pet stay for extra cleaning
One level home with a larger bedroom and en suite bathroom offering 2 queen beds. The 2nd bedroom is small and private with 1 queen bed. Extra sleeping space offered in the sunroom futon. 2 full bathrooms. Small dining room table. Fully equipped kitchen. Living room and extra sunroom with water view! Large covered porch with a sink out back, Perfect for the whole family! Outdoor living space is just perfect for relaxing and swimming and fishing!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,150 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Please start 1 load in the washer with all used towels. The cleaning crew will take care of the rest!
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pets are allowed with pet fee and good care!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Reviews
DOCKTAILS CABANA! Lake Front! HUGE outdoor space! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Philip J.
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd time staying here and it did not disappoint. Close enough to attractions and stores, but it feels like your far away due to the peaceful and serene setting. Very relaxing trip in a beautiful home, the house has everything you need for a relaxing comfortable vacation.
Philip J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Ruth L.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay very much. There are a few FYIs that we think are important for potential renters to know:1. There is no natural grass for a dog. There is a small patch of turf only. The grass you see in the photos is the neighbor's grass. Important to know if your dog is picky about where they go potty. You can also cross the street and there is a small strip of grass along the swamp area but it is right on the road.2. Comfortable outdoor seating is limited. It's mostly hard wood seating, aside from the tall chairs under the overhang.3. We did notice a few bugs in the house but that is completely normal for waterfont living.We were happy with the stay, the quiet and peaceful location, the host communication and the amenities/water toys.
Ruth L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
William B.
30 Aug 2025
William B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary Leigh W.
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We are ready to go back soon! We loved it! Perfect for our family. The view was amazing
Mary Leigh W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather and Seth G.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Getaway
Beautiful, newly renovated lake house. Great weekend trip for a wedding!
Heather and Seth G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a magical place! Everything was perfect! The host thinks of everything you need and it was is nice to have videos of the home with all of the information before arriving. We also felt so much love with the welcome sign!
Melissa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie A.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We had such a relaxing week at Docktails and we surely will stay again in the future.
Carrie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle H.
20 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
Beautiful property and lake view! Gracious hosts!!
Kyle H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana A.
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, pretty, and peaceful
We had such a great visit to this perfect space at Lake Waccamaw! The house had everything we needed, and we enjoyed taking the kayaks out on the lake. We loved taking in the views from the dock and spotting the many beautiful birds along the canal. We explored Whiteville a bit, too, especially enjoying Piggypies Bakeshop! I can’t recommend Docktails Cabana highly enough!
Diana A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
ARIELLE W.
9 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Owners are very nice and accommodating. The house was very clean and had everything you need plus more . Having all the lake toys accessible was a bonus . The kids had a blast ! Highly recommend a long relaxing weekend stay here !
ARIELLE W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
DEAN S.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great/Quiet/Relaxing weekend getaway
Super nice home. Comfortable inside and out. Enjoyedrelaxing on back patio overlooking the water.
DEAN S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathi S.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy & Cute
We enjoyed our stay - perfect for traveling with our adult daughter & our little dog. Simple check in/check out process.Thank you so much!
Kathi S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nash H.
2 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a charm
The cottage is perfect....simple but quite functional. The breeze off the Lake will put you to sleep in the evening.
Nash H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris E.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
Chris E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Egor B., Boca Raton
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Beautiful place we hope to return there once, summer time
Egor B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth R.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely
I quite enjoyed myself, nice dock to tie my boat to.
Seth R.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly and Todd H.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
I was very pleased with the lake house. Very clean and cozy. The house came equipped with everything. Check in was very easy and hThe host was very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend the lake house.
Holly and Todd H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tabatha S.
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tabatha S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
susanna d.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Docktails is Wonderful!
Docktails exceeded our expectations! Beautiful view from the back 'porch' area and quiet neighborhood. The house is well stocked and clean. We plan to come back to Lake Waccamaw and will MOST CERTAINLY stay at Docktails when we do. Wonderful vacation spot!
susanna d.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Donna B., ???
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great first trip to the Lake!
This is a very clean classic lake cottage. The outdoor patio space is wonderful. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle board and paddle boat. House was well stocked.
The only reason I gave a 3 for listing accuracy is that the second shower was being Remodeled unexpectedly after two major storms, and that was not communicated until after I rented. I feel the listing should have reflected that because I would not have rented a house with one shower.
The owners were great to work with and communicated well We were watching Helene but she did thwart our trip. to
Donna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie J.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Docktails
The property is spacious and it is just as our host said it would be. The serenity of the lake and the quiet neighborhood lead to a very peaceful time that my wife and I have needed for a long time. Thank you very much 😊
Leslie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
13 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
Wonderful home and beautiful lake. Loved the alligators. Thank you for being excellent host!
Jennifer T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Philip J.
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
This vacation rental was as advertised. Very neat and clean, well stocked with all the creature comforts, quiet and peaceful neighborhood for a nice evening walk, as well as amazing waterfront area. We cant imagine staying anywhere else when returning to lake waccamaw.
Philip J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lena B.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Such a nice, easy stay! Clean and stocked with thoughtful extras.
Quiet neighborhood, beautiful lake and a laid back atmosphere.
Owners responded quickly to messages.
Recommend!
Lena B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jerry M.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Neat, clean comfortable the host are fabulous.
It’s bigger than it looks
This is a great place to stay no doubt about it. The pictures say it all.