Original 1945 Cottage on 20 Very Private Acres. - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

As low as $937 - $937/Night
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Sleeps 10

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General Features

Books
Stereo
3 bathrooms
4 bedrooms
Air conditioning
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Bed sheets provided
Birdwatching nearby
Blender
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Children's games
Children's toys
Coffee grinder
Computer monitor
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cycling nearby
Deadbolt lock
Desk
Desk chair
Dishwasher
English
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fishing nearby
French
Garden
Golf privileges
Hair dryer
Heating
Ice maker
Iron/ironing board
Laundry facilities
Limited housekeeping
Living room
Microwave
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the beach
Onsite parking
Outdoor furniture
Oven
Pet friendly
Power boating nearby
Printer
Refrigerator
Shampoo
Shower
Smart TV
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Soap
Stovetop
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)
Washing machine and dryer
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
WiFi available
Windsurfing nearby

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About this Property

Sleeps 10
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Private vacation home
Approximately 2500 square feet

My grandfather was a man for adventure. In the summer of 1946, having bought a remote property on Oak Island accessible only by ferry, then by Jeep, he loaded up a crew from his rug mill in Troy and constructed a cabin on the highest dune for hundreds of miles.

At the close of World War II, America was excited by the promise of development; today we seek visitors who will savor the originality that this property represents. Above the home the lookout tower retains a remarkable 360 degree view of ocean and river, original live oaks, distant lights, blinking water towers and fireworks — from Bald Head Island to the South Carolina border. The home overlooks more than a quarter-mile of undeveloped, south-facing beachfront with nearly half a mile behind of undisturbed, original maritime forest, with new stairs down the hill to access our dock on Davis Creek. The intracoastal waterway beckons beyond..

The bungalow remains as it was, four bedrooms and three baths. Knotty pine walls and oak floors glow with 70 years of patina. A screened front porch runs the full width of the home. Tall windows open in every room, one with a big sink installed to wash a new infant, my mother, Blanche. The kitchen and back porch were remodeled in 2005, with heat and air-conditioning installed throughout the home.

Folly Hills is a singular experience for up to 10 people. If you’re looking for dry-walled bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting and granite bathrooms, this is not your home. If you want to open the windows and let the warm ocean breeze blow through, appreciate sunset drinks on the lookout tower, go crabbing from the dock behind the home, walk down your private access to a giant expanse of white sand beach, details of 75 years of history, the world’s most incredible outdoor shower — this is an enchanting experience of original North Carolina beach like you’ll find nowhere else.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling, water skiing, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Note from host: Dogs are permitted for $30/day pet fee.

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