Salt Oak

We enjoyed our stay at Salt & Oak. The house was very nicely decorated, clean, comfortable. We love Oak Island and would return to this rental.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/26/2026

Hi Karen! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re so happy to hear that you found our cottage clean and comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you and your family back again in the future!

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 8/30/2026

We had an issue with ants in the kitchen. We bought a box of donuts and put them on the counter and the next morning they were covered in ants, so there went $30.00. There was only one three seater couch for a three bedroom house, definitely not enough seating in the living room. The outside landscaping left a lot to desire, and could really use work. We was welcomed by a snake in the old dead plants.

Anonymous - Posted: 8/14/2026

Thank you for your feedback, Tina. We’re sorry the home did not meet your expectations, but we would like to provide some context for our future guests reading this review. Our pet policy and pet fee are clearly disclosed in our listing and during the booking process, and guests are required to disclose pets when making a reservation. In your case, no pets were disclosed when you booked. During your stay, we discovered that you had brought two dogs to the property. After we addressed the matter with Airbnb, the pet fee was paid for only one dog. Our pet fee helps cover the additional cleaning and maintenance required after hosting pets, which is why we ask all guests to disclose their pets in advance. We have happily hosted many guests traveling with pets this summer and have had no issues when pets are disclosed in advance and the applicable fees are paid. We were therefore disappointed to receive a 3-star review following the pet-policy issue. We also want to provide some context regarding the other concerns mentioned. The living room furnishings, including the size of the couch, and the exterior of the property are clearly shown in our listing photos, allowing guests to determine before booking whether the home is a good fit for their needs. Many of our guests have specifically commented that the home is comfortable and accurately represented in the photos. Regarding the ants, leaving food unsealed on the kitchen counter can attract ants, particularly in warm, coastal environments. We take cleanliness seriously and had not received similar complaints from our other guests. As for the snake, we certainly understand that an unexpected encounter with wildlife can be unsettling, but wildlife is part of Oak Island's natural environment and is unfortunately beyond our control. We welcome honest and constructive feedback and always strive to provide a clean, comfortable home that is accurately represented in our listing. We’re sorry the property wasn’t the right fit for you and wish you well in your future travels.

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 8/30/2026

Great little getaway home!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/27/2026

Thank you, Alyssa! We're so glad our home was the perfect little getaway for you. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back whenever you're ready for another relaxing OKI beach escape!

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 7/28/2026

Really pretty house inside. Awesome screened in front porch and outdoor shower. Great kitchen and rooms good sized. Peaceful neighborhood. Not a long drive to multiple delicious restaurant’s and grocery store plus a super short short drive to many public parking spots on beach.

Anonymous - Posted: 7/23/2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. The screened-in porch is one of our favorite features too! We love starting the day there with a cup of coffee. We appreciate you choosing our home for your getaway and hope to host you again the next time you're headed to the beach!

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 7/28/2026

We had a great stay at Dean's cottage! It was very clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Dean was incredibly accommodating and helped us out on very short notice after we had major issues with another rental. We really appreciated his quick communication and willingness to help. The stay turned what could have been a stressful vacation into a great one. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Oak Island!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/11/2026

Thank you so much, Zacchaeus! We’re so glad we were able to help after the unexpected issues with your original rental. It was a pleasure hosting you and we're thrilled to hear the cottage provided a comfortable place to relax and helped turn your vacation around. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We'd love to welcome you back to Oak Island anytime!

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 7/16/2026

We had a great stay. The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Check-in was smooth and we appreciated the thoughtful touches. Location was convenient for our plans. Would happily stay here again!

Anonymous - Posted: 7/9/2026

Thank you so much, Olivia, for your wonderful 5-star review! We're happy to hear that you had a great stay and that you found the home clean, comfortable, and just as expected. It's great to know the check-in process was smooth and that the thoughtful touches made a difference. We're also glad the location worked well for your plans. We'd love to host you and your family again, anytime!

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 7/11/2026

Beautiful home! It was very clean, spacious, and located in a nice area. Everything was exactly as described, and we felt comfortable throughout our stay. Great host and a wonderful place to stay. Would definitely recommend.

Anonymous - Posted: 6/14/2026

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Rosa. We're delighted to hear that you found our home clean, comfortable, and just as described. It means a great deal to us, especially as new hosts, that you took the time to share your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your future travels!

Ginny's Coastal Properties staff

Posted: 7/9/2026