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Reviews of Deacon on Dolphin! Quaint 3rd Row Beach House with Ocean Views!

Deacon on Dolphin! Quaint 3rd Row Beach House with Ocean Views!
Oak Island, NC

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta W.

Liked: Cleanliness
OKI KYIA is A-Ok!
This charming 3 BR 2BA is perfect for our young grandchildren. The distance to beach was not too far for a wagon ride(which one was available but we took our own). April is perfect time to visit as weather was perfect. Plenty of towels, Kurig was a sweet surprise, and all the necessity appliances worked!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you staying with us Loretta! Come back again soon! Matt

10/10 Excellent

Courtney E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
We really enjoyed staying at this house! We had plenty of space for my family to all be comfortable, plus an open area to all sit together in the living room and dining space. Middle of the week we had really bad storms, but the house held strong. It was a short walk to the beach access and the pier. The kiddos rode their bikes throughout the neighborhood and I felt quite safe about letting them do so. Overall, we had a wonderful time. i would defiantly consider renting this house again in the near future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing atmosphere and sticked with essentials (such as coffee)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mary E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy and Unsafe
This house is located in a great area. However it was filthy! Dirty linens and wasn’t even made. I had to get the laundry so we could have clean beds. Floors weren’t swept. The lust goes on with this. It was so uncomfortable because it was so dirty. There are wires exposed in the bottom where it is a sitting area. Also, open electrical on the wall. And the house shook when we walked. Kids included. Amenities included a coffee pot when it was actually an old Kerig. I had no pods and I suspected mold in the Kerig since that is known to happen in these. Had to go an hour to buy a coffee pot so list vacation time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Janet T. T.

Ok
The house some serious upgrades for the price needs new or gently used furniture in den area. Springs are completely shot in couch and cushions on the back are ripped with stuffing coming out. Walls buckled and pieced together. The master bay is very tiny. Needs too much work to be done at that price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Good Oak Island location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us Don!

6/10 Okay

Scottie W.

Wilson Family
We appreciate Matt addressing the mowing quickly. This property has potential, but is desperate for updates. Surprised that the central air was not working and we had window units. There was a strong storm with wind and the rain blew in on the side of the air conditioners in the bedrooms, soaking the curtains and edge of the beds. Curtain in the back left corner bedroom fell during the night and the mirror in the hallway bathroom fell at 2a…a little scary! Several rough spots with peeling on the walls. Carpet is very dated and worn in bedrooms. The living and Kitchen area saved the day! Comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well stocked. I think some tender loving care attention to the inside and outside would make this a very nice place. We did enjoy our visit and it was fine especially the amount of time we were actually in the house, iI would not rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway!
My sisters and I enjoyed our first trip to Oak Island. The home was beautiful and the view of the ocean from the front deck, while a little limited by the next row of houses was a wonderful! Just a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us Sherry! Come back again soon! Matt

6/10 Okay

Patti C., Salisbury, NC usa

Worn down
The house was ok. Grass kneehigh. Advertised as having fenced in yard, it does not. Outside shower doesn't work. Entire place needs an upgrade. Definitely not worth the rental price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2023
Thank you for the review Patti, not sure where it says fenced yard, so we will look into this. Also, this is first we have heard of the outdoor shower not working, we will get this addressed immediately. I wish we would have been made aware of this during your stay. I apologize about the grass. Thank you for staying with us. Matt

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oak Island
Love Oak Island, look forward to coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great last minute getaway.
My wife and I unexpectedly found ourselves with the same week off and only a month or so to find a rental property. The property owner was very accommodating and friendly. The property itself is located in a quiet area with the Island Way restaurant within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Hey Mark, thanks for staying with us:) I hope you and your wife had a great time! Please come back again soon:) Matt

10/10 Excellent

Annie E.

Long Weekend in Oak Island
We came to Oak Island at the last minute for a funeral and this property was exactly what we needed. We were a short walk from the beach but you can still hear the ocean on the front porch. The beds were very comfortable and the property manager was responsive. There were brand new pots and pans but the appliances need to be repaired/fixed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Loved the closeness of the pier. Would love to see pots and pans updated and cooking on stove top was hard cause burner didn't want to sit straight. I love to cook so was a little aggravating. Besides that, we had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wendy T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was fithy, full of white short hair, long hair on sheets, cost $72 and 24hrs to clean!
Matt was a good communicator but the property was misleading, dirty, laundry in outside building that was not clean, broken items in house, cockroaches or paletto bugs and spiders in house, have pics of everything on my phone, but great deck and view! Won't stay again, have found much cleaner on island!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Easy process, nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Thank you for staying with us Belinda! You are welcomed back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deacon on Dolphin
Cannot say enough great about this experience. Genuinely a little sad to leave. Will absolutely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Morgan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, will stay again!
This was a great experience, check in was so easy, place was clean! They supplied most if not all of your basic necessities! There was an outdoor shower, beach equipment( chairs, towel, sandboxes, a wagon). For a third row house, you had an ocean view from the dinning table, great for drinking coffee! The location was awesome, so close to the beach access! The only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars from me, the primary bedroom is in need of a serious upgrade to the mattress, or maybe a mattress topper! My husband and I woke up sore most of the vacation, other than that no complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Thank you for the review and staying with us! I am sorry to hear about your husband being sore, because of the primary bedroom mattress. This is the first we have heard of this from any of our many guests. I will look into. I hope he feels better soon! Thanks again for staying with us! Matt

10/10 Excellent

Freida F.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st visit to Oak Island
While we enjoyed our vacation at Oak Island, there are a few things worth noting: Kitchen - pots 'n pans were inadequate, not enough utensils ( had to hand wash after every meal to ensure they were available for the next meal), 3 adults & 3 children....not enough beds (2 r double & 1 queen + 1 single). Beds were not comfortable. Sofa has seen better days ( not good to sleep on). Queen- 2 people Double - 1 per each Twin - 1 person Site suggests 8 people...I highly recommend that you don't. Oak Island itself was a delight! Location of home was nice.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We were very impressed by the property. Everything was very clean. They even had beach towels and any extra accommodations that you can think of. The communication was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us Kirsten! Come back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
This little house was perfect for my family of 4 (me, my husband, 6-year-old and 3-year-old). We loved being able to drink coffee on the porch in the morning and hear the ocean. It was also great having such a short walk to the beach (especially with little kids!) We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Close walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Hillsborough, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect little vacation!
This was a fantastic little house with an ocean view. Minutes to the beach and the house had everything we needed. I found the main bedroom bed was perfect for me and got the best sleep of my life. For the price this house can’t be beat!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Had a very relaxing week at this beautiful home. Absolutely no compliants!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you for taking care of our property! You are welcomed back anytime!

6/10 Okay

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is so-so but location is amazing!
Pros: Amazing location- less than 5 minute walk to the beach access and another couple of minutes to Ocean Crest Pier. House was the perfect size for our small family and the neighbors were quiet. Keyless entry was convenient and pretty easy. Outdoor hose for washing off sandy feet and the outdoor washer and dryer were very convenient. Owner was easy to work with. Cons: All of the beds were squeaky. The master was uncomfortable and my husband and I kept waking each other up because the bed and floor squeaked every time we rolled over, shifted, or got out of bed. We barely slept the whole weekend. The shower in the master was so tiny, that water splashed everywhere as soon as you turn it on (even with the shower curtain closed) so we just showered in the main hallway bath. The kitched only had salt and pepper (no other spices, oil, etc.) and the pots and pans were old and very worn (non-stick coatings all worn off). And the burners on the oven were either so tilted and uneven or simply didn’t work, so it was hard to comfortably cook. Overall, a good place in a wonderful location, but unless you eat out a lot and can sleep on uncomfortable and squeaky mattresses, this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun trip
Nice and cozy house, not far from beach. Says sleeps 8, which much count someone sleeping on couch because we had 7 and used all the beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great place to stay! Quick walk to the beach and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2022
Thank you for staying with us and taking care of our home Jennifer! Come back again!:)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach Getaway
Matt was a pleasure to work with, the house has anything we needed. It’s location is fabulous, just a street over from the beach and pier. Overall it was great and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for the kind words! Come back anytime!:)

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oak Island Gem
We enjoyed our stay at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B., Concord, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay at the Deacon
I stayed here several weeks back and just happened to luck out being able to book this house again last minute. WOW, let me say the upgrades that have been made in such a short period of time have really been impressive! This is such a cute, quaint, and cozy house! And one of the very few that is not cluttered with eclectic beach decor. This house just makes you feel welcome and at home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B., Concord, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Oak Island
This was our family’s first time in Oak Island and we had a fantastic time! The house was super clean and spacious for the entire family. The property was conveniently located to everything. All of the recommendations for places to eat and things to do from the property owner were spot on!! It was nice waking up to an ocean view and ending our evenings with the sound of the waves. We will definitely be booking this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Clover

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay!
Perfect place for me and my family. Easy access to the beach, conveniently located to many restaurants. Cozy, clean, and comfortable. Would definitely recommend! I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2022
Thank you staying! You were great guests, and we appreciate you leaving the place so clean when you left!