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Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Oak Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be steps from Caswell Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Ocean Crest Pier. .This vacation home is 25 mi (40.2 km) from Holden Beach and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from 57th Place West Access Park.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬7 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.

Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!

Spacious, Gorgeous Beach House with convenient beach access and Breath Taking Views. The master bedroom has it own master bath and a private balcony which overlooks the ocean! The House has an open concept living area! The Beach access is right across the street! This house has three spacious bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms. We have ample storage for anything you might possibly bring! There is also an office space, washer and dryer and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water! An elevator is also available! Come book with us, you will love it! Please check all ratings for our house! Once in awhile you get someone that just isn't happy no matter what you do to make it nice for them! Gas card with every reservation of 2 or more days!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Extra cleanng fee applies

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Donovan's Out of the Blue
Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value Location!
Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Oak Island

Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Beautiful location and Holly always stays in contact with any of our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ed E.

Liked: Cleanliness

June vacation

Elevator is a nice benefit as my wife has a hard time with all the stairs. Porches are great. Mattresses could be upgraded and some of the flooring was coming apart. Great location and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised; only issue at check in

Great house and location, just as advertised. Only issue was not getting check in information upon arrival. Arrived at 245 pm for 3 pm check in after traveling two days with family of 5 and owner did not respond until nearly 345 to let us know where to find the keys. In the meantime, VRBO offered us a refund as they could also not get a response from the owner regarding access to the property. Stressful start to our vacation, to say the least. I would highly recommend reaching out to the owner the morning of the arrival day at least to avoid this.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Walk to ocean. Everything as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful oasis

We came out to North Carolina for my Father in Laws memorial and this home was the perfect relaxing place for it. It was so clean and such a beautiful location. I would re book this home in a heartbeat! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

How was very accommodating and we loved the house and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tess W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to stay again.

I loved everything about this place. Location was perfect and the front sitting area was superb. House was clean and had all necessities needed. The gate on the front porch was perfect so my dog could sit out in the front without me worrying that he would go down the stairs and cross the road. Did I mention being steps away from the beach? Love!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denette C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

Very accommodating. Nice, clean place with close access to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!!!

The beach house offers a perfect escape with stunning ocean views, cozy accommodations, and a serene atmosphere. It was extremely clean and cozy. Ideal for a relaxing getaway by the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Nice but..

I really like this home! The location, layout of home, and fact that It allows dogs had us come back for a second year! This year though barely any condiments to use in the home, limited household items like hand soap and dish soap. I don’t think everything needs to be totally supplied but the basics would be helpful. (Like salt and pepper)! Could have some extra blankets also. This would not prevent me from renting again. Overall the location for us and layout is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location. Will be back

Great Views, close to beach love its pet friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anita C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Do No Rent This House

Check in was 3 pm. The house was dirty, beds unmade, food crumbs on floors, hair in bath sinks. Sheets and towels in washer wet. Assume put there by previous quests. I called vrbo. They couldn't contact owner. They gave me alternate number. It was owner's husband. He said that he was in different town. He tried calling but couldn't reach her. He said they live in Ohio! Holly finally called and said cleaners were on the way. They arrived around 6 pm. We went to dinner. When we got back to house, they were gone. My son went to bed around 9pm, and his sheets were wet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Loved our stay here! Great house, great location. Hope to visit again ! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

This was a last minute beach trip for me, my wife, and our adult daughter. The home was perfect: clean, nicely decorated, near the ocean, and near (but not too close to) town. Much needed R&R. Our daughter requires a wheelchair for all mobility, so we especially appreciated the elevator and wide hallways. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oak Island weekend

Beautiful house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach vacation

Out of the Blue was simply delightful for our beach vacation. The house was clean and bright and the location was excellent. We could see and hear the ocean and we could walk to the beach in less than a minute. It was amazing. The front deck was awesome for watching shrimp boats and waves, and it had a gate at the top of the stairs so our pet could be out there safely with no worries. The back deck is terrific too and leads to the fenced in yard - again our pet was completely safe. The elevator was really cool and so handy for bringing up luggage and groceries - we loved it. Oak Island has a laid back vibe that was perfect for us. Several groceries stores, gas stations, shops, restaurants etc. are right on the island and easy to get to. And there are no high-rise condos blocking views of this beautiful shore. Our host was quick to respond to questions - we had a small appliance give out the first week and the host had a replacement arrive within a couple of hours of notification - perfect! Our month-long stay went by too quickly but we certainly would consider returning again sometime.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach location

It’s a great house in a good location, very affordable in the winter season.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just about perfect

This is an excellent dog-friendly home. The elevator was excellent for our geriatric pup whose knees just won't let her go up and down stairs multiple times a day. The elevator was also terrific for hauling our things into the house.The location is minutes away from the beach and we could see the ocean from the front balcony. The front balcony has a gate at the top of the stairs, great for corralling dogs -even small dogs, as well as children. The 3 bedrooms are all good sizes, plenty of room to move around. The beds were comfortable. I liked the bedspreads so much (soft and a good weight) I ordered one for at home. This is an excellent home for a long stay, there is a ton of storage available. It is close to shopping and things to do. There's shopping as close as only 3 minutes away and a grocery about 5-10 minutes away. We found an excellent restaurant (my husband said the best crab cakes, second only to his mom's) and a mediocre pizza place. The kitchen is well supplied with everything we needed, even the right scoop for scooping poached eggs out of the pot. Only two things make this house less than perfect. 1. We don't own it and/or 2. We don't live in it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Inexcusable

When my son got to the place, he discovered someone else was already staying there. Host had given us contact info for someone to call if we had issues. We promptly called and she informed us it was double booked. She did not seem at all upset and did not offer any suggestions for us. I spent time trying to find an alternate place to stay instead of having fun with my family. I called VRBO help line. They said there was no alternate place to stay. I had just called VRBO helpline this week. I was worried about the booking because my credit card had not been charged. The representative I spoke to said that everything was fine and it showed that booking had been confirmed and credit card was being processed. As a previous short term rental host myself, I find this situation inexcusable. I think I should be reimbursed for the travel insurance I purchased and compensated for my time and frustration-at least half of the booking fee. I will never book any property that this host owns nor will I ever use VRBO again. What’s more I will tell all my friends, neighbors, and family not to book with this host. Since I live here at Oak Island-that is a significant number of people. Very disappointed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs updates in living room!

Had a wonderful short trip. Everything you need. Not to fancy or new but great! Wonderful VIEW! Outstanding location. Very short walk to the beach. We all slept like babies/beds are good. Outstanding shower in master bed room. Great outside living. Full size washer and dryer. Has a nice elevator!! The BIGGEST problem is the sofa and chair are worn 1000% out. Not just old but needs to be replaced!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful 3 days

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gypsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

One Of My Best Vacations

I absolutely loved the house and the location. We had the best time with a minute walk to the beach. Everything in the neighborhood was great with not a lot of commotion that you see at the beaches today. Easy driving and access. Felt safe walking. Nice and polite neighborhood. Even the construction crew building nearby were always polite. My daughter and I have already discussed coming back next year. My son and daughter loved the house setup. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

aprille t., salem

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Great location and house for 6. Thrilled with the elevator and ability to bring our pup. Beach is short walk and close enough to shopping and restaurants without being in the crowds. The porches are the star of the house with gated deck and fenced in yard. Definitely planning to return. Thanks Holly :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Property.

We stayed at this property July-16-23rd. Excellent beach access for a 2nd row home, literally cross the street and walk down three houses, 2 minutes max. Great fenced in back yard for our two senior dogs. Mix of sun and shade, which they loved. A/C and fans were great. Temps were in the mid 90's every day of our visit, but we never had to touch the thermostat. Very comfortable. Our only observation, not a criticism, is that the floor plan is very unique. Tons of storage space, way too much for a beach house. It seems that there's enough space for a 4th bedroom. I would think that adding a 4th bedroom would help with cash flow. But, just saying....It's not my property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023