Sandy Paws Cozy Beach House and direct ocean front on Figure Eight Island

Wilmington, North Carolina
$896 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Our house is on a secluded, uncrowded private island, directly on the ocean with a white sandy beach and clear ocean water. The clean water provides excellent fishing and surfing. We are ardent conservationists and have managed to preserve the natural vegetation around the house. We have lots of beach grass and sea oats. The birding around the house is fabulous and we have fall visitors who come just to bird watch. Surf fishing is very good in front of the house because of a slew that has been there for at least 30 years.

The Beach House is a cozy, older oceanfront home. The home was built in 1969 by Paul and CoCo Foster on Figure 8 Island close to Wilmington North Carolina. The design is a mix of Caribbean, Central American and historic Carolina style coastal homes. Our furnishings are eclectic with many 1950's pieces copied from the famous 1952 Herman Miller catalog while the Fosters were living in Central America. Google map it: 126 Beach Road S, Wilmington,


Our house has five bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There is a warm water outside shower which is the most popular bathing area in the summer. The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave and all the cookware a chef would want. We left the natural vegetation so there are plenty of sea oats and a growing maritime forest. The birds love it!

The house is located on Figure Eight Island just north of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a private island and a gated community, accessible only to land owners and their guests. There are no public facilities on the island. It has the only privately owned bridge over the Intercostal Waterway. We have clean and white sandy beaches with blue-green ocean water. Multiple loggerhead turtle nests hatch yearly. The beach is not crowded since the public is not allowed on the island.

Our house is light and airy and very relaxed. This is not a luxury home, but a functional beach house. Sandy toes are not a problem! Smoking is permitted outside, but must be carefully controlled because of the high winds and fire hazards. We have had several houses burn down on the island due to cigarette butts left burning in the sand or on the porch.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Scuba Diving Nearby Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Michele B.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 11, 2025

    Always a great time!

  • Robin G.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    The perfect Beach House with the perfect ocean front view

  • Michele B.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    Always the best time!

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    The house is a classic beach house and it has beautiful views. We very much enjoyed our stay.

  • Izabel R.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This was our second time staying at Sandy Paws and we had a great time! The house is perfect for our family and has all the amenities and we need. The beach and neighborhood is quiet and safe for little ones too!

  • Verda G.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    This was the most relaxing, comfortable beach vacation we have ever gone on. The host was exceptional!I wish we were still there.

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Not many old school beach houses left these days! This property is in a prime location with wonderful views and charm!

  • Robb O.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 28, 2025

    This home is truly charming. The furniture and history was interesting. The location is fabulous.The master bathtub is fairly small so we all shared the shower in the hall bathroom. The night sky was fairly dark on Figure Eight so the stars were brilliant,

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    We had an amazing time and the beach house was perfect! Will definitely stay there again.

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    I had stayed at this house for many years approximately 15 years ago and it was the absolute perfect beach house! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.

  • Tracy T.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    We loved this house!! The location is perfect and the house is a true surf shack in the best way. Has everything you need plus great vibes.

  • Nancy Q.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    Beautiful ocean front view. Most relaxing.

  • Jon F.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    Great place with the best beach views/access on the island. Would recommend!

  • Alice Y.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This was our second time to stay at Sandy Paws. We Hope to stay there again. Host came and welcomed us. A great fit for our family.

  • Monica C.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Loved our visit sooo much! Loved every single thing about the house and property in general! Our children said it ranked as one of our best trips! Thank you for sharing!

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    Great location. Beautiful views. House is like going back in time! Simple and beautiful.

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$896+
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