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Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home.

Vacation home in Oak Island with kitchen

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Escape to Down Time, a cozy cottage on the quiet side of Oak Island, NC. This comfortable retreat features Smart TVs with Netflix and Hulu in every room, a fully stocked kitchen with new appliances, and a spacious sunroom perfect for reading or taking in the view.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61265 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home.

Relax with your whole family (6 guest maximum/5 adults maximum)– dogs included – at this cozy cottage located on the “quiet side” of Oak Island, NC! Down Time has new appliances, a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, and Smart TVs in the living room and bedrooms include Netflix, Hulu, Prime and HBO Max. The bedrooms are newly furnished, and our spacious sunroom is perfect for reading or enjoying the view. A fenced backyard includes an outdoor shower (shut down December through February), patio, outdoor dining, and fire pit. Only a few steps to enter the home - no elevators!
DOWN TIME was made to be comfortable for both you and dogs! Every bedroom and the living room include Smart TVs with blazing fast fiber optic internet and include Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, and Hulu (including live programing for news and sports). All of the furniture in the home is new and ready for you and your dogs to enjoy. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, gas range, microwave, pots, pans, coffee pot, crockpots, toaster, air-fryer, and much more. Your family and friends can enjoy meals at the kitchen island, the dining room table or even on the six-seat table in the backyard.
Our backyard is fenced and private and includes an enclosed private outdoor shower with hot water, which is great for when you return from a trip to the beach. Your dogs will enjoy a mostly grassy area and the seating on the patio includes Adirondack chairs, dining table for 6, and a lounger to enjoy around the firepit or while cooking on the park-style charcoal grill. Additional ‘paw wash’ stations (water hoses) are also available to wash off before entering the home from the beach. We try to keep a variety of beach items (chairs, toys, etc.) in our storage bin in the backyard for your use but we do not guarantee these items will be available during your visit.
Linens are included for your visit. We include two Queen sheet sets, one Full set, one Twin set, six towel sets and a dish towel set. Our laundry area features full-size washer and dryers so that you can keep things fresh during your stay and leave with clean laundry!
As an additional convenience, we have installed an Electric Vehicle (220 Amp 50 volt) and golf cart charging station at the main entrance.
You’ll find lots of games, puzzles, books, cornhole and Bocce ball set to keep you and your family entertained.
The entire home is floored with luxury vinyl plank to help prevent difficult mess clean-ups, and pet amenities like dog beds for inside and outside are available. Dog crates (one large, two small) are in the home for your use if you wish and located under the second guest room bed. We welcome two dogs without weight or breed restrictions without charge and additional dogs may only be added for a fee and host approval.
DOWN TIME regularly welcomes dogs. If you or another guest is allergic to dogs, you may wish to find another vacation option. We only accept two dogs without charge. If you need to bring additional dogs, please contact us for information about additional fees/approval. Bringing more than two dogs without owner acknowledgement can lead to immediate eviction, or an additional fee of $300 per dog charged to reservation payment method. Cats are explicitly not permitted under any circumstance due to owner allergies.
PLEASE NOTE: Although many online vacation rental companies (VRBO) permit a limit on adults, many listings DO NOT state that limit. Down Time has a limit of 5 adults, but a total of six guests.
Please Read All House Rules - Violation of house rules will result in immediate eviction.
Security Cameras are located on the exterior of the home at all entrances. Tampering with the security cameras will result immediate eviction. The cameras are for your protection and ours.
Please note: Lawn maintenance is scheduled for near or around the 1st and 15th of every month but may be before or after those dates depending on the weather. Our lawn service will not be at Down Time before 10 am, and should only be at the property for approximately one hour.
Six guests maximum. 5 Adults maximum.
Travel Coverage and Vacation Protection is highly recommended. We do not provide any refund for unforeseen or unfortunate events or any cancellations within 7 days under any circumstance, including but not limited to storms, hurricanes, evacuations, epidemics, or hospitalizations. Some credit card companies provide travel protection as a benefit. Check your benefits. Consider purchasing additional, appropriate coverage. Please read your selected policy carefully to ensure it meets your personal needs and requirements.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,265 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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

Property is also known as

407247
Down Time Beautiful Dog friendly 3 bedroom Home
Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home. Oak Island

About the neighborhood

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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home. located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Down Time - Beautiful Dog-Friendly 3-Bedroom Home. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

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

Perfect for a long weekend

We were very pleased with our long weekend stay at this Oak Island property. The accommodations were very nice for everyone including our senior pup! Loved that there were only a few steps to navigate. The house was in a quiet and safe neighborhood and we were just an easy golf-cart ride away from the beach. The host was easy to communicate with and the house is lovely. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Perfect Dog Friendly Beach House

This home is set up perfectly for a home away from home with your pups. Us and our pups felt right at home. The backyard and sun room were our favorites!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to get away

Best place we’ve stayed at Oak island and will for sure be looking to stay again only thing we just wish there was a little bit of lighting in the backyard but other than that kitchen everything you could ask for and loved the sun room off the front of house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great location and perfect for dogs!

The backyard is the perfect spot for our dogs, providing privacy, nicely cut grass, and plenty of seats to relax. The open floor plan inside is perfect for people to truly be together and relax. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Great getaway for us and our dogs

Loved our stay at Down Time. Very clean and pet friendly. Located in a quiet neighborhood just a short drive from the beach. Great backyard with a shower for rinsing ourselves and the dogs after the beach. We will stay here again when we come back to Oak Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brittany w.

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

Perfect family/dog friendly rental!

We could not love this house more! Great size for our family and 2 large dogs. We spent lots of time in the sunroom with the windows open and backyard. Would highly recommend this rental and we can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Just as Advertised

This property was perfect for us. Lovely neighborhood, clean, and stocked beyond our expectations. Great communication with property owners. If we are in Oak Island again, we will look to book this property first.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great house!

The house was great! Beautiful updates and very well stocked. Owners have gone to great lengths to label things in the kitchen and make sure you have all you need! The front four season room is such a nice addition. Communication with Jeremy was very easy and he always responded very quickly. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Spring Break

A great set up for us and our black lab Bo. The owners truly thought of everything for your furry family member including dog blankets, bowls and towels. Owners kindly allowed us to check in an hour or so early which was much appreciated. Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Absolutely Delightful

The property was very clean and very nicely decorated. Lovely screened in porch area (three season.) Lots of amenities, including dog towels, dog beds, etc. We were with our (adult) son and daughter-in-law, as well as our dogs, and felt that everything was very convenient. The back yard was great for the doggos, and we enjoyed having a fire in the firepit in the evening. Communication was good with the hosts. We recommend this place highly, and would definitely stay here again, if it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie H.

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

Great experience

This house was even nicer than we expected. All of the finishes and furnishings were top of the line. All of the comforts of home were included especially where our dog was concerned. The outdoor spaces provided extra living space to enjoy in a very nice neighborhood. We brought our bikes and used them daily. Further from the beach than we are used to but with a golf cart rental it would not be a problem. Would rent this space again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christoper M.

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

Great Experience

Jeremy and Rachael were great. They were very responsive. Gave us great and immediate advice regarding amenities on the Island. We rented a golf cart and had a blast going from the house to the beach. The hosts had so many board games; it was incredible and toys for the dogs. We could not have asked for a better rental property. We also enjoyed the multiple tv options at night. The hosts really, really, thought of everything. We hope to visit again soon and stay at this property! Chris and Annie
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Tranquil serenity

The listing is so on target! The host both Rachel and Jeremy were so easy to work with and very accommodating! They Love dogs!! Having the two wire kennels already there for us was wonderful. My dogs loved the back yard all fully fenced in!! Inside the house is cozy and comfortable. Very relaxing and so clean. I hope to be back again and again. It was a perfect stay. The drive to the beach is so easy and very close by. The neighborhood was great for walking my dogs and felt very safe as a single lady traveling with my pups! All Stars for this property and the host!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was so nice and so clean. It is a great home to take your 4 legged friends. Our pups loved the outdoor space and porch. There is so much space that everyone could spread out and have some quiet time if needed. It comes equipped with everything you need for a vacation. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of our favorite places to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON R.

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

Great Place!

We had a fantastic week at this pet-friendly beach home! From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the space was thoughtfully prepared with both guests and their pets in mind. The home was spotless — super clean with no extra clutter lying around for curious pups to get into, which made it stress-free for us as dog owners.Everything we needed was provided, including plenty of extra towels and supplies specifically for the dogs, which was a really thoughtful touch. It was so nice not having to overpack or worry about forgetting anything.The check-out process was refreshingly simple and not at all burdensome, which made our departure smooth and easy. Overall, this place exceeded our expectations and we’d absolutely love to stay here again. Highly recommend to anyone traveling with dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Great getaway

2nd time staying and loved it like the first time we stayed house is great,location/neighbors, and owner is great and easy to get in touch with. 10/10 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAN M.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Nothing bad at all to say. The owners have thought of everything. From the dog bowls to the little toiletries, every t was crossed and every i was dotted. My family, the kids, and the dogs had a great time. We come to Oak Island every year and we’ll definitely stay here each time going forward. Also side note, the place was spotless. Not sure who cleans the home, I think the housecleaning envelope said “Meghan”, but they do an amazing job!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

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

Excellent home away from home

This is a very well maintained and beautiful home Very large kitchen and dining areas. We prepared our meals there and had everything we needed to cook. Located conveniently for beach trips, shopping, and grocery stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

Great dog friendly home

Beautiful dog friendly home. We enjoyed it & appreciated all the efforts the property owners put into the home. The beach was about a mile away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

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

Great VRBO

Nicely decorated and comfortable house. All the comforts of home. Mattresses were great. Only good things to say about the whole place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Great Oak Island Location for Family and Dog

This location was perfectly set on a quiet street where our kids could ride bikes. We're just five minutes from our favorite beach location. The home had more than what we needed! We had our Shitzu with us, and this owner thought of everything possible to accommodate the dog and had a fenced in backyard, which was wonderful. Another thing... the decorations added the beach vibe we like.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best Pet Friendly Home

This was the most pet friendly home we have ever seen! House was very clean. Well stocked kitchen! Nice fenced backyard for our dogs! They loved the dog fountain! First time staying on the wooded side of OKI and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great pet-friendly location

Close to beach access, quiet neighborhood, perfect location for our pups. We come every year and this is our favorite spot at the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Beach Trip

Clean house, great property with fenced in yard for our 1 dogs. We enjoyed our beach stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024