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

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A covered outdoor seating area with a wicker chair, a small table, and a view of a pool. - Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining (Oak Island)
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A bedroom with a bed, a white dresser with drawers, a round mirror, a window with curtains, and a door with a lock. - Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining (Oak Island)
A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinets, a large wooden dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds. - Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining (Oak Island)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel oven, and a wooden ceiling. - Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining (Oak Island)
Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
    2 Kings | 2 Queens | 1 Twin Trundle | 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

    Find the beach vacation you’ve been dreaming about at Wish Upon a Starfish. Conveniently located less than a seven-minute walk from numerous dining and entertainment options and only half a mile from the nearest public beach access, this ranch-style home on a double lot provides a quiet neighborhood vibe for your time spent off the beach. Two dogs up to 60lbs each can enjoy playing in the large fenced-in yard while the family relaxes on the spacious screened-in porch. A large driveway provides plenty of parking for cars, trucks or even your boat, and a public boat launch is located just around the corner.

    The open-concept living and dining area is brightly lit and welcoming. A comfortable sectional and armchairs located across from the large flat-screen T.V provide the perfect place to gather together and enjoy a favorite movie, and the large dining table seating eight stands ready for family dinners or game nights. The adjacent kitchen is fully stocked with all the cookware needed to prepare your catch of the day–or more standard fare snared from the nearby grocery store.

    Directly off the living room, you’ll find the primary bedroom, complete with a king bed, flat screen T.V. and small desk area for those who may need to bring work with them to the beach. The attached private bath provides a step-in shower stall.

    Down the hall from the kitchen is the second bathroom, with a standard tub/shower combo. Two bedrooms are also located in this hallway. The first has an additional king bed and a flat-screen T.V. The second has a queen bed and twin trundle and also has a flat-screen T.V.

    The final bedroom is off the dining area and provides an additional queen bed and flat-screen T.V. Directly across from this room is the laundry and utility closet, with a washer and dryer as well as storage space for your beach bags or equipment.

    Just outside the side entrance door, you’ll find a roomy screened porch as well as access to the fenced backyard. Lounge in the egg chair or gather around the table for lunch under the shade and protection of the screened porch with a ceiling fan to keep you comfortable. Swim around in the private pool on those warm afternoons. Then gather around the backyard firepit as the evening breeze cools the air and exchange stories as you roast marshmallows.

    Thoughtfully furnished, nestled among oak trees and close to everything Oak Island has to offer, all that’s missing in this happily ever after is you!

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
    Caswell Beach
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by houses and a beach.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Oak Island Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Beacon315
    14 min drive
  • Koko Cabana
    5 min drive
  • Paul's of Oak Island
    5 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

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

6.8

7.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beach trip

It was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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