Family friendly home located on a quiet street near the ICW and wooded section in the west side of Oak Island NC. We welcome up to 6 guests, providing bed and bath linens, a large fully stocked kitchen, 3 Smart TVs, gas grill, outdoor seating, high speed wifi, ample parking (large enough to hold your personal boat), and many more amenities. A short 1 mile walk or drive away from the amazing sunsets and uncrowded beaches Oak Island has to offer, relax and enjoy the perfect family getaway @ the 5 more minutes beach house – where you’ll sure be left wanting 5 more minutes in Oak Island!
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*Beaches do not have lifeguards.
*Bottom floor room may be occupied by Host or Host’s family during your stay. The only space shared is the driveway and backyard. If the bottom floor apartment is occupied, you will be notified prior to check in. In which case, the driveway will be shared with the occupant of the first floor.
*Home has outside security cameras to monitor the outside gates. These are not on when the home is rented.
*Hurricane season is June 1 to November 1. This area does get hurricanes and the town may require mandatory evacuation. Bridges to Oak Island will close with winds sustained at 45 MPH or greater.
*Home is not suitable for someone with pet allergies.
*Our home has professional pest control but we can not 100% get rid of Palmetto bugs. As with many coastal beach areas, Oak Island has “no-see’um’s”, black flies, mosquito’s, snakes (yes some are poisonous), Alligators, Deer, Stingrays and even sharks.
3 spacious bedrooms with bed linens, blankets and room-darkening shades capable of sleeping up to 6 guests.
Washer & dryer.
Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper.
Bed linens.
Extra pillows and blankets.
Room-darkening shades.
Iron
Hangers and drying rack for clothing.
Cooking utensils.
Refrigerator, microwave, freezer, stove, oven and dishwasher.
Coffe maker: pour-over coffee, toaster, blender, baking sheet.
Dishes and silverware.
Barbecue utensils.
Bathtub.
Shower.
Hairdryer.
Hot water.
Cleaning products.
Body soap.
High speed Wifi.
TV.
Books and reading material.
Children’s books and toys.
Outlet covers.
Board games.
Private balcony.
Shared backyard – fully fenced.
Outdoor furniture.
BBQ grill.
Beach essentials (beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys, wave boards, fishing poles and tackle).
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Portable fans
Heating
Smoke alarm.
Carbon monoxide alarm.
Fire extinguisher.
First aid kit.
Free parking on premises.
Access involves stairs.
No wheelchair access.
Self-check-in.
Keypad (check yourself into the home with a door code).
We’re located on a quiet street near the ICW and wooded section in the west side of Oak Island NC.
The beach is a short 1 mile walk or drive. The small town of Oak Island is a family friendly beach community that has amazing sunsets and uncrowded beaches.
From fishing, visiting the pier and lighthouse, exploring its trails and relaxing by the beach, Oak Island is perfect for a relaxing nature filled family vacation.
Guests manage their own laundry service.
House cleaned with disinfectant.
COVID-19 cleaning guidelines apply.
50% of rental fee to secure reservation, remaining 50% due 7 days before.
Cleaning fee $110. This is to prepare the house for the next renter; linens and towels provided; no daily housekeeping service.
Note: Payments can only be made in the form of credit cards.
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Hello! My name is Julie. I'll be managing your stay at 5 More Minutes Vacations beach house. I'm a North Carolina native, lived in Raleigh and Charlotte before moving to Oak Island (Dec 2017). I'm very excited to welcome you to this beautiful part of NC. I will be available via email & phone throughout your stay. You will receive our guest guide with key information before you arrive. Whether you got questions about 5 More Minutes Vacations Beach House or another part of your trip, do not hesitate to contact me. Let me help you make your stay memorable! Book now or contact me in case of any questions to secure a vacation you will always remember.
Don’t just take it from us. Read some of our past guests’ reviews of their stay at 5 More Minutes Beach House.
We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was very clean and even though pets are welcome here, you couldn’t even tell that any had been there! We LOVED the... read more master bed and how comfortable it was! We also loved all the recommendations that were listed in the home. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely return!
The house was clean and comfortable. We felt right at home, especially since it was dog friendly so we could bring our pup with us. Conveniently located about a mile... read more to the beach (5-6 min drive to public parking). Julie & Darren were quick to respond to messages. We would definitely stay here again the next time we come to Oak Island.
The house was in a great location and had everything we needed! It was clean and had many amenities so that we felt right at home. The hosts were very... read more prompt and communicative, and the instructions were detailed which was very helpful! I would definitely recommend staying here!
Julie and Darren’s place was fantastic! They had literally everything we needed and more! I planned a girls trip, but all of us kept saying we would love to bring... read more our families here! Because they literally have thought of everything! Wonderful stay overall, so peaceful sitting on the back Porch, definitely hope to come back!
We will definitely be back! Great location with a fully stocked kitchen. Julie made a beach bucket for our little girl and had dog toys for our pup. They have... read more thought of everything from all the baby gear you would need to a stocked kitchen and beach gear.
Had a great time at Julie and Darren’s place. We felt comfortable during our stay and had everything we needed. Kitchen is well-equipped and the house was very clean, especially... read more for allowing pets. Even though it was hot and humid, we enjoyed the outdoor amenities as well.
Julie was extremely fast when responding and quickly provided a solution to a faulty coffee maker.
Very happy with our stay and are eager to return!
Julie and Darren were excellent hosts. There was a possibility of a tropical storm, so Julie called me prior to go over all emergency guidelines. They even allowed early check-in... read more due to heavy rain. The power shower in the king-size bedroom...AMAZING! Lastly, I'm vegan and was able to find phenomenal vegan french toast and the best hot chocolate with oatmilk. Would highly recommend this location!
We can’t say enough about our stay and these amazing hosts. The moment we walked in we felt so welcomed. The cute welcome basket for ourselves and our fur baby... read more was so sweet! The house fit our family of 6 perfectly and we had a wonderful time! The furniture was super comfortable and the beds were wonderful! Slept great, nice and quiet area, and super close to anything we needed. We loved our mini vacay and can’t wait to go back again!
This place was such a great stay! Accommodated 6 guests and 2 dogs with ease. The place was super clean and pet friendly. Lots of space on the driveway and... read more beach is a short drive away.
Beautiful house, also has everything you could possibly need! Great neighborhood and beautiful fenced in yard.
Hands down - book this place!! We traveled with our daughter (toddler) and dog and it was the best trip. The home is very cozy and felt like both our... read more daughter & dog were welcome. Julie was very responsive and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay here celebrating Mother’s Day weekend. You won’t be disappointed! The fenced in yard is such a bonus.
I’ve stayed at multiple airbnbs and this far exceeded my expectations. I have never been so thoroughly impressed with how beautiful the space was, and how kind the host was.... read more We’re already looking to book again in a few months! This is our new favorite place!
We came down to run the Oak Island Marathon and this was the perfect place to stay for our short weekend. The hosts had great communication and made sure we... read more had everything we needed for our stay. The house was perfectly clean and had everything well supplied. Could not have asked for a better place to stay. We will definitely want to stay here again on our next trip. We have stayed at a few different airbnbs in the area and this was by far our favorite. Looking forward to future trips to the area!
Loved our trip!! Julie is an awesome host! Very dog friendly, with a great yard. We loved the porch and the beds were super comfortable! Lots of special touches that... read more made us feel at home and very comfortable. We will be back!
What a wonderful place. It felt just like home. We had everything we needed and loved that it was dog friendly so our girls could join us. The fenced in... read more yard was safe and secure for them to roam freely. There was even a dog toy left for them. It’s a car ride to the beach from the house and you have to pay for parking. This worked well for us because we wanted the fenced yard for the girls. We’ll definitely try to stay here again. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful stay and it was perfect for the dogs with the fenced yard. We enjoyed the front porch and back screened porch to relax. It was... read more a nice space for 6 of us and everything was clean! We got to meet Julie and Darren and they are super nice and very good hosts! We would definitely go back! Thanks for having us!
The house was great all the way around - a real jewel!!! Julie was wonderful at answering questions and providing information. Plenty of room for our family and two dogs.... read more There was even a surprise gift for each dog and plenty of toys!! We hope to go back soon’
We enjoyed our family trip at the lovely home !🙂 place was clean, great host and nice/friendly environment. We recommend, loved it.
This was a beautiful place for me and my family to stay. Our Great Dane loved the back yard, and it was easy to rinse him and ourselves off from... read more the beach with their outdoor shower. The house was very cozy and comfortable, the board games were great to wind down with after a long day. The beds were comfy and the hosts were very kind and responsive. They even left a toy and some treats for our dog.
Honestly, 10/10. I would definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to people.
Julie and Darren have an absolutely beautiful beach home with so many amenities and an awesome fenced-in back yard; we brought our dogs and they loved it, especially the little... read more sand area! Julie and Darren are very responsive and extremely nice, and provided so many useful items to ensure our stay was comfortable: doggie bags, everything for cooking, Keurig/k-cups, games, streaming services, blankets, books to read and so on. We loved the screened porch and patio area; my elderly parents visited and they were very comfortable. The home is in a quiet residential section of Oak Island, but very close to the beach and the many restaurants along E. Oak Island Drive. We spent the day on Bald Head Island, visited the aquarium in Ft. Fisher, played mini-golf, had ice cream walked on the beach, and finished the trip with drinks and wings at the Lazy Turtle. An amazing, perfect vacation with our family and pups! Thank you!
This stay exceeded our expectations in every way! The house and backyard were beautiful and seemed even bigger than they looked in the pictures. The bathrooms and kitchen were wonderfully... read more stocked and there were even a bunch of items we could take to the beach. It was perfect for 5 adults with our dogs (fantastic fenced in yeard) and we would definitely come back. The hosts were very helpful and responsive and the option for a late checkout was awesome as well.
We liked the layout of the house. The primary bedroom was separate from other bedrooms. ✔️The kitchen was outfitted nicely. Showers were good with good water pressure. Our dog loved... read more the backyard. Quiet street so we all slept well. A very nice stay.
We love this house and the location. It was a peaceful area with many things to do around. The house was super welcoming, clean and beautiful.We fell comfortable and had... read more fun with the games closet that they had. The beach was very closed and we truly enjoy our stay.
Excellent accommodations. Home is very well equipped! Extra touches included the children’s items: toys, books, games, bumpers for the bed…even some kids shampoo! Nightstands with outlets/usb was wonderful! Beach supplies... read more were in great shape and served us well. Kitchen is well equipped and even includes spices and some staple pantry items. Though we didn’t bring our dog this time, we will keep this home on our list for future visits. Cleanliness was higher than expected for a dog friendly home! Julie was on site and beyond responsive and helpful at all times!
Beautiful home in a perfect location close to the beach, restaurants, and anything else you may need.
The house was fully equipped and the hosts made us feel extremely... read more welcomed. The backyard is beautiful and it was a great addition for our pups. Our party of 6 had a great time during all our stay.
Don’t forget to take a shower in the outdoor shower!
Would stay again and highly recommend!
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