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Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining

Holiday home in Oak Island with private pool and kitchen

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Property grounds
TV, books
Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled among oak trees, Wish Upon a Starfish is the perfect beach vacation retreat. This ranch-style home offers a spacious screened-in porch where you can relax with family and friends, an adjacent fully-stocked kitchen for whipping up meals, and a private pool for warm afternoons.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining

Holiday home in Oak Island with private pool and kitchen
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a fenced private garden and a TV. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

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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 - 25

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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
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

1913

About the area

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Riverwalk - 43 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 86.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Caswell Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip

It was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

James J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nasty! We left!

We ended up not staying and getting a full refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Adelia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked the location. Walking distance to the beach and shops and a Publix. We loved the pool itself and got a lot of use out of it. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean. However the house needs some attention from the owners. One of the mattresses had urine stains. The couch and ottoman were also stained. This house has so much potential! The screened in porch would have been a great spot to read but is sorely in need of a pressure wash, a new coat of paint. The screens are ripped making it feel even more dingy. No lounge chairs or umbrella around the pool. Only plastic chairs. A nice sized yard but no landscaping so it’s a little dreary sitting by the pool. We got the impression that the owners must not spend any time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny M.

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

Great Family Getaway

House was clean upon arrival and was in a great location. Nice quiet neighborhood just a hop and a skip from the beach. About a 15min drive to Southport. Only thing is the house really needs an outdoor rug to help keep from tacking sand inside. Everything else was 10/10 and would book it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie P.

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

4th Family Fun

Beautiful home, plenty of room and very clean. Enjoyed the porch so much! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023