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**Summer Starts at Playing in the Sand!! Enjoy 10% OFF new stays of 3 or more nights!! Valid for stays June 13th – August 8th!!
Offer ends June 13th!! Lock in your beach stay early and get ready for sun-soaked days and sandy toes!!**

Few Minutes’ Walk to Beach | Hot Tub | Dog Friendly | EV Charger

Playing in the Sand

Wake up to salty ocean breezes, spend your afternoon with your toes in the sand, and unwind in your private hot tub as evening approaches.

Playing in the Sand gives you the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience – Just a short walk to the beach with a private backyard retreat that is designed for memory-making. Bring the family, your pups, and your favorite people, this is Oak Island living done right.

The "Sand" Perks

  • Private Hot Tub: Soak your worries away after a full day at the beach. The 6-person hot tub is the ultimate way to relax and recharge.
  • Screened Porch and Outdoor Living: Sip morning coffee on the screened porch, grill out some local seafood, and enjoy evenings gathered in the spacious outdoor living space
  • Rec/Bar Room: Newly renovated entertainment space featuring a big-screen TV, bar, and additional fridge.  Perfect for relaxing, hosting, or catching the game with your favorite drink
  • Beach-Ready Convenience: Beach chairs and umbrellas, beach towels and toys are all provided, no overpacking required.
  • Modern Coastal Interior: Recently updated with bright coastal décor, cherry wood floors, and an open-concept layout that fills the home with natural light.  Electric fireplace for cozy evenings.
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stainless appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar seating, and everything you need to prepare family meals with ease.
  • Guest Essentials Included: Level 2 EV Charger, Washer and dryer, hair dryers, iron and board, linens and towel sets provided for your entire group.

Relax and Recharge (Sleeps 8)
Bed Configuration: 2 Kings | 1 Full-over-Queen Bunk

  • Primary Suite: King bed, private en-suite bath, and space designed for restful mornings and peaceful nights.
  • Bedroom 2: Comfortable King bedroom with cozy coastal touches and office set up for those “work from the beach” days.
  • Bedroom 3: Full-over-Queen bunk room, a favorite for kids and spacious enough for adults.
  • Standard for You: Smart TVs in every bedroom and living area, plus free Wi-Fi for streaming your favorite shows.  Lots of games and books for those quiet nights in.

Bring Your Furry Beach Crew
Dogs are welcome (up to 2 pups)! The fully fenced backyard gives your four-legged friends space to stretch out while you relax on the deck, lounge in the 2-person hammock or enjoy a game of Corn Hole or putt-putt (provided).

Coastal Living Simplified

  • Outdoor Shower: Enclosed hot and cold shower to rinse off sand after beach days.
  • Private Driveway Parking – 4 spaces total for vehicles or boats (2 covered spaces)
  •  Level 2 EV Charger

Arrive. Unpack. Start vacationing.

The Perfect Location
Situated in the heart of Oak Island, you are perfectly central to everything:

  • The Beach: Short walk to public beach access.
  • The Fun: Short walk to Pepperoni Grill, beach shops and Middleton Park (summer concerts and farmers markets, splash pad, basketball and pickleball courts, skateboard park, baseball field and playgrounds).
  • Explore: Minutes to Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, Oak Island Lighthouse, helicopter rides, skydiving, and more.  A short drive takes you to the charming streets of historic Southport or the ferry to Bald Head Island or Kure Beach attractions, including the NC Aquarium and Civil War museum.
  • Dining: With over 20 restaurants and bars on the island, within a couple miles of Playing in the Sand, you can’t hit them all in one trip.
  • Shopping: Less than 1 mile to Publix grocery store, with "coastal nook" shops, artisan galleries, homemade ice-cream shops and multiple fish markets also very nearby. Short drive to Walmart and big box stores.

From memory-making family vacations to laid-back couples’ weekends and dog-friendly escapes, Playing in the Sand delivers the coastal getaway you’ve been dreaming about.

Note: This is a smoke-free property. Outdoor lift is not for guest use due to local safety regulations.

Rooms

Sleeping Arrangements

King Bed
1 king bed
King Bed
1 king bed
Full over Queen Bunk Bed
1 bunk bed

Amenities

Amenities: 

  • Fireplace
  • Self Check-In
  • Housekeeping included
  • EV Car Charger

Outdoor: 

  • Outside Shower
  • Hot Tub
  • Grill
  • Beach Access
  • Outdoor seating

Entertainment and Area: 

  • Free WiFi
  • Smart TV
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Watersports nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf course within 30 min drive

Misc: 

  • Military Discount
  • VayK Life
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Dog Friendly
  • House
  • House

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Reviews

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Great family stay and visit to Oak Island!

Reviewed on 2026-04-04 by Michelle Carter , Elburn, IL United States
Overall
5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Playing in the Sand – A Perfect Oak Island Stay for family snd friends!We absolutely loved our time at Playing in the Sand. The location alone is a dream — just an easy three‑minute walk to the beach, which made popping back and forth with kids, snacks, and beach gear effortless.The house itself has every amenity you could hope for. Truly nothing was overlooked. From the fully stocked kitchen (we grilled fresh fish and even baked cookies!) to thoughtful touches throughout the home, it felt like staying at a friend’s beach retreat rather than a rental.For families, this place is a win. The kids were obsessed with the hammock, the hot tub, and the stash of beach toys that made every outing to the sand even more fun. The outdoor spaces are relaxing, private, and perfect for unwinding after a day in the sun.Everything about this stay was seamless, comfortable, and joy‑filled.A solid 5/5 — we’d come back in
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