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Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Casa Sea Esta, your tranquil beach home on the Davis Canal, invites you to unwind with a private dock and cozy fire pit. Take in the peek-a-boo ocean view from the deck or enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding on the canal. Explore the Island with complimentary beach bicycles or simply relax in this newly furnished coastal retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views!

Time to sit back and relax at the brand new Casa Sea Esta. Come and enjoy some time on your private dock directly on the Davis Canal on the Island. Picture having your morning coffee overlooking the tranquil canal or enjoying kayaking , paddle boarding or your own boat fishing on the canal. For cozy nights enjoy the custom fire pit. If exploring the Island is your passion, use the complimentary beach bicycles for your adventures. From the deck you have a peek-a-boo view of the ocean. All this and more, relaxation to be had in your new build , newly furnished coastal beach home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • 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

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Report any damaged or extremely soiled linens / towels. As this will help us replace them for next guests
Please take trash bins to the street if exiting on a Sunday
Lock door facing the canal & Lock kitchen door by pressing the “Padlock” icon on keyless entry. DO NOT lock the door knob.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 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

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Amazing sunset
    Caswell Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. Looking at the pier and beach front.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • This can be your view from a beach rental house on Holden Beach. #LifeAtExpedia
    Holden Beach
    32 min drive - 46.3 km
  • FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    53 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views! located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Private Dock on the canal, and 3 min. drive to the beach. Beautiful Views! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, good communication and just really lovely location to relax, fish or launch from. Last house on the street with a private dock right on the canal. Firepit with hardwood that we grilled dinner over.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay. Very clean property. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Great location

The house had plenty of room for our family. The location was great. Close to restaurants, food store and beach. Location is very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estee G.

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

Spring break

We had a wonderful time at casa sea esta! The location and accommodations were great. Property was clean and within walking distance to the beach. David was always available and responsive to our needs. We enjoyed the slow pace and beauty of OKI.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great location, Great home

The location was excellent and the home was very nice and updated. We enjoyed the dock and the screened in porch. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

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

Oak Island creekside

Clean, great location, attentive hosts and perfect stay for kayaking and beach activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori R.

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

Great Trip

The house worked great for my husband, parents, 20 month old and myself. The space was great andd very close to things to do but far enough away to relax. Would definitely come back for another vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

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

Perfect stay

We were very pleased with the service from the host. House was very clean and quiet. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Quick weekend

We loved the location, it is kind of tucked away off the main road & quiet. The canal was great for bird watching & sunset watching. We did use the firepit because the weather was cold!! The layout of the house was perfect….we will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Beautiful & Clean!

We visited from Northwest North Carolina for a weekend birthday trip. This property and house is absolutely beautiful! It was also the cleanest Vrbo house I’ve stayed at! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place! Love location and the home. And owner was a pleasure to communicate with! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela B.

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

A beautiful and comfortable home away from home!

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Sea Esta. The location is great, close to the beach and restaurants in Oak Island. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed to feel like home. We will be back at Casa Sea Esta! Thank you David and Darla!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Peace and quiet !

This property is so clean and well maintained. Everything was very clean and the house smelt amazing! We were so surprised how quiet and peaceful the neighborhood is. We will most definitely be staying here again! I cant say enough good things about this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky O.

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

Awesome!!!

Everything was awesome!! We had a great time enjoying the place!! It was a hot day couldn’t do much but the environment was quite relaxed, would choose this place again ! A must stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

The Week of the 4th

Very Clean! We enjoyed fishing off of the pier, sitting on the back porch, and having a fire in the firepit. Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Fun in the Sun!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful home on the Davis Canal in Oak Island. One of the highlights was the easy access to the canal via the private dock—perfect for fishing, launching kayaks, and enjoying the peaceful setting. Our whole crew had a blast paddling along the waterway and spotting a variety of local wildlife—it was such a unique and memorable way to experience the area.The house itself was spotless and very well-maintained, which made settling in so easy and comfortable. Everything was clean, thoughtfully arranged, and we had enough space to suit our needs. The outdoor fire pit provided ample smores and memories. A big shoutout to our host, David, who provided outstanding customer service throughout—from quick communication to helpful tips about the area. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. Highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a relaxing and well-cared-for getaway on the canal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie P.

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

Great rental!

This is one of the best houses I’ve rented in Oak Island. The host was amazing….very communicative and quick to respond to my questions. House was very clean and comfortable. The dock was great for fishing and crabbing. It’s a short drive (under 15 min) to the beach and close to everything. We would definitely rent this house again. Thank you Darla for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Weekend Getaway

We live in Wilmington, just one hour north and we were looking for a quick weekend getaway. Fell in love with the photos online and even more in love with the property once we arrived! Absolutely gorgeous landscape with a fire pit to die for and close proximity to the river! We had fantastic weather and enjoyed walking to the beach, enjoyed quiet morning coffee on the porch and swing. 10/10 recommend for your stay in OKI!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Excellent vacation home

My family and I really had a great vacation. The house was clean and met our expectations. The property owner contacted me even before I could ask any questions from the check in to combination to unlock storage bin loaded with tons of beach fun activities. We really enjoyed the canal dock where we caught some really nice fish. We catch and release so we had tons of fun. Thank you for the hospitality and looking forward to booking again. Thanks from The Britt family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie H.

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

Amazing property and host!!!

David & Darla were great host. We had an issue with checking in due to a death in the family and they did everything to help us. The house is absolutely gorgeous. The bedrooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable and the showers are hot with great water pressure!! Being able to walk out to the dock and hangout by the water is nice. We sat on the swing and just enjoyed the morning sun. The wives loved the screened in porch; they enjoyed being able to just relax and read their books. The choice of restaurants around Oak Island are exceptional. We highly recommend The Break for breakfast. We will definitely be staying here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Perfect location for a break from the beach

This was by far the best beach rental we’ve stayed in. We chose it because of the dock and access to the canal. We like to take a break from the beach but the fact that we could still be on the water while doing it was perfect for us. We brought our paddle boards and had an absolutely beautiful afternoon on the canal. The house is stunning, the large dining room table was perfect for our family to enjoy food and games. We relaxed with our coffee every morning on the porch overlooking the canal—just beautiful! There was plenty of space for everyone, much bigger than it appears in photos. They don’t do it justice! We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Chambliss C.

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

Beautiful new house and dock on peaceful canal

We had a great time with our son, daughter-in-law and 5 year old granddaughter. We brought our own canoe and small dog, and took a paddle every morning on the canal, then drove to the beach for a few hours. The house is new and kitchen well-equipped. The floating dock is great, there is a large yard, and there is an equipment shed with bikes & helmets, toys and beach chairs. If you are bringing a dog you need to know that there is a 30 per day pet fee that is not evident on the VRBO listing; nor does the fee come in to the charges when you check the box that says you are bringing a pet. When the host called to ask me to pay, I made her aware of this issue, so I'm am sure she is getting this fixed. Also, the listing says "2.5 baths" but the half bath refers to the outdoor shower. The master bath off the king is very large with double sinks and a beautiful glassed in shower, and there is a smaller bath with tub/shower combo off the hall between the other two bedrooms.Overall we had a wonderful week and Darla was kind, very responsive, and went out of her way to help when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Idyllic Canal Front Beach House: A Perfect Getaway

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this stunning canal front beach house, and it exceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the serene views and the warm, welcoming ambiance of the home Location: The house is perfectly situated on a tranquil canal, offering peaceful water views and easy access to the beach. The location is ideal for those who love the water, whether you enjoy boating, kayaking, or simply lounging by the shore. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, providing a sense of seclusion while still being close to local attractions and amenities. The House: The beach house itself is a masterpiece of design and comfort. The interior is beautifully decorated with a coastal theme, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The living areas are spacious and filled with natural light, offering plenty of room for everyone to unwind. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, making it easy to prepare meals and enjoy them together at the large dining table or outside on the patio. Bedrooms and Bathrooms: The bedrooms are cozy and well-appointed, with comfortable beds and high-quality linens. Waking up to the view of the canal each morning was a delightful experience. The bathrooms are clean and modern, with plenty of towels and toiletries provided. Outdoor Spaces: One of the highlights of our stay was the outdoor space. The deck overlooking the canal is perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and the
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luke m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very lovely and comfortable house, perfect for our family. It was right on a canal and my son enjoyed fishing. We walked to the beach and we enjoyed the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025