Dream Come True Vacation Stories
Was your Oak Island Beach Vacation a dream come true? Did you enjoy the Carolina sunsets with family, fireworks over the ocean and children splashing in the warm Oak Island waters? Share your vacation memories with us and other guests.
If you'd like to share, simply send a short story and photo to marketing@rentalsatthebeach.com and your story may be selected to appear on our web site! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
"After returning from our fun-filled vacation at Oak Island, we select the picture we love the most and have it made into a large puzzle. When we return the next year, the whole family gathers around the table in the evening and relives the good memories we made with each piece we put into place!"
Terrell Family
Middletown, OH
"Oak Island is our little home away from home. This year was our 4th trip there and we will be back again next year!"
Leist Family
Wayne, WV
"I just wanted to share an wonderful memory that I have. Two years ago my mother died of Breast Cancer. She died June 8, 2004. September 2003, we brought her to Oak Island for her first trip. She loved it. She was quite the fisher and loved going to the point to fish. Unfortunately the weather was not so good, a minimal hurricane had been predicted and we did get some of the rain and wind. We decided to tough it out. Well as you most likely know, with storms coming, the fishing is not so good. My brother in law prayed that my mother would catch a fish…so once the weather broke, we were off to the point. Well my mother was the only one to catch a fish that day, an 18” flounder! She was most excited. Every time I come to Oak Island, I remember the smile on my mothers face and how much she appreciated this trip!"
Martin Family
Granite Falls, NC
We have visted the Outer Banks, Emerald Isle and Ocean City. This was our first trip to Oak Island and the nicest by far, very quiet, clean and serene. We can't wait to return next year. Our family has talked and we want this to be our vacation spot for years to come. Thanks for all of the wounderful memories!
Wick Family
Snow Shoe, PA
My friends and I had come to Oak Island to bike and Kayak. Biking was on our agenda the afternoon we arrived; however I was in need of a front tire, and all of the bicycle shops had closed for the season. We found a nice young man at Bicycle Sales and Service who was staying late for a customer to pick up a custom made bike. Thanks to his upbringing and kindness we were able to ride for two days. He didn't ask our names and wouldn't accept payment. He said his mother wouldn't like that and that he had been a Boy Scout. As we drove off he put on a bicycle exhibition for us. What a fun way to begin our great vacation! His generosity made out Trip!
Marsh Family
Greensboro, NC
Our family has been coming to Oak Island for well over 15 years. My boys have grown up on the beautiful beaches. No Matter what your age is...you can always find something to do! We plan on enjoying many returns to Oak Island with the boys and watching our family grow!!! It is truly the most relaxing place we have ever visited and the most picturesque. See you again next year.
Boyle Family
Bricktown, NJ
I can't say enough about your lovely beach. We have been coming here for 3 years and will be returning in August again. Had always went to Sunset Beach, NC, but found your island and can't stay away from it. This picture is my very favorite, Pap Pap with his Grandson Trevor. Maybe this year we will take one with the new additions we have in the family. Thanks for the enjoyable memories.
The Miller Family
Valley Grove, WV
Oak Island is paradise! We have been vacationing at Oak Island for years while growing up. We have tons of memories with our families from our vacation every year. Now we are doing the same with our two girls. After you've been to Oak Island, no other beach will do. It just feels like home.
Reep Family
Mt. Holly, NC
In 1985, my parents rented a beach house and invited all four of their adult children and grandchildren to come for our first family summer vacation. We had a wonderful time even though the house was an older house and had no air conditioning, etc. That fall, both my parents passed away, and since then, a group of us has visited Oak Island every summer. It doesn’t always include all four siblings, but there is always some combination of the four, plus kids. One year we were 26 people and required two houses. This will be our 22nd year and we are still enjoying it as much as ever and still remembering the wonderful vacation we had with our parents.
Watts Family
Columbus, Ohio
It was with great anticipation that we looked forward to this year's vacation. This was our second year on Oak Island, and our whole family loved spending time there on the beaches. The memories we've made over the past couple of years stay with us all year round. Our boys still talk about the fun they had. Oak Island is the most family friendly beach we've ever been to. We plan to be back again next year and want to continue our trips there as a family tradition. Thanks for all of the wonderful memories!
Holden Family
Charlotte, NC
My family and I are eagerly anticipating our upcoming vacation to Oak Island in August, 2007. It will be our fourth visit. This is us in 2004, on our third visit. We love Oak Island and we will continue to come every chance we can for as many summers as possible.
Fisher & Dodd Family
Mechanicsburg, PA
This was our second vacation on Oak Island! We absolutely love the Island! My husband's parents accompanied us this year and they found the island to be as relaxing as we did. We can't wait to return again next year!! Thanks again.
The Wick Family
Snow Shoe, PA
This year will be the third time my husband, I and our dog, Ally McBeagle, will visit Oak Island. We love the pet friendly beaches and hospitality of all the people you meet here. I just wish we had discovered this island treasure years ago when our children were still at home and vacationing with us. Some of our favorite moments are on the beach near sunset, like my husband and dog in this picture, taking in all of the beauty of the ocean. We will always have a special place in our heart for Oak Island.
Mike and Becky Flick
Hamilton, OH
Getaways to Oak Island remind me of the family members we've lost that started the tradition many years ago. Somehow, knowing we are carrying on that tradition with our girls keeps the memories brighter. I believe our loved ones are smilin' in heaven knowing we are sharing a special piece of them by returning to Oak Island. Though the group changes, the good times and memories never end! Looking forward to our next getaway!!!!
The Campbell, Maerlender, & Dillard Families
Hartsville, SC
Thanks to OIA for all your wonderful help in finding us a great vacation spot. We had a blast and anxiously await next year's vacation on Oak Island.
Guion Family
Waxhaw, NC
Oak Island is a wonderful place & the people were just as great!
Our family can not wait for summer 2008 at the beach!!!!!
I haven't seen my Dad so happy in a long time. He spent the majority of his stay on the porch facing the marsh. We expected the ride alone to wear him out. He never took the first nap. We made memories this past weekend and You played a great part in that. Thank YOU!
Dixon Family
Mocksville, NC
My son, Gabriel, is an early bird. From birth, he has been the first one up with the sun. One morning on our annual Thanksgiving trip to Oak Island in 2005, I woke to find Gabriel playing his favorite guitar at the end of the boardwalk. I didn’t want to disturb him, so I made a pot of coffee and cracked the door just enough to hear him singing and playing to the ocean!
Sloop Family
Summer 2007 was our first trip to Oak Island, and the ocean. It was exciting to see our daughters enjoy the ocean for the first time. We can't wait to return in 2008, we hope to make it our new family tradition. Thanks for a wonderful time!!
Sotlar Family
Lowellville, OH
I just had to write and tell you how amazing our trip was this year. This was our first trip to Oak Island and the beach for that matter. The sound of the ocean was so relaxing and the house was perfect. Thank you again for such wonderful memories....we can't wait to come back.
The Welsh Family
Columbus, Ohio
This was our 3rd trip to oak island and as always we had a wonderful time. We can not wait to come back next year!
The Vinson Family
Yet another GREAT vacation on Oak Island. This was our third year to visit. As you can see from the photo, our boys love the waves. They've always wanted to buy a raft, and this was the year they finally did. We have so many funny memories of the raft--just getting it back to the house was quite the adventure. The guy that sold it to them tied it on the top of their Grandmother's 2 door Honda Accord--it wasn't so secure because when we rounded the corner onto East Beach Drive, it blew off. We ended up shoving it into her trunk with the back seat down so the boys could sit back there and hold it in! We have so many wonderful memories of the beach! Thanks again for a great vacation.
The Wick Family
Snow Shoe, PA
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