Oak Island & Southport Vacation Rentals

Beach houses, canal homes and pet-friendly stays, booked direct with local hosts.

Your home away from home

Morning coffee on the porch, a short walk to the sand, sunsets you'll talk about all year.

Find the Oak Island home where your family's favorite memories begin.

Welcome to Salty Girls

Boutique stays.
Local expertise.

Salty Girls Realty & Rentals is a boutique vacation rental and real estate company rooted in the North Carolina coast. We manage a curated collection of homes throughout Oak Island, Southport and the surrounding area, pairing local knowledge and thoughtful management with genuinely personal service for guests and homeowners alike.

Backyard pool at dusk at a Salty Girls vacation rental

Why book with us

The little things that make a stay easy.

  • Book direct, pay less

    The same homes you'll find on Airbnb and VRBO, without their booking fees.

  • Local hosts, real help

    We live on Oak Island, so a quick question gets a quick answer from someone who knows the area.

  • Ready when you arrive

    Every home is cleaned and checked between stays, so you can drop your bags and head for the beach.

Two ways to be a Salty Girl

Stay with us, or partner with us

Beach umbrellas and chairs on the sand at Oak Island

For guests

Your Oak Island getaway

Hand-picked homes near the beach, the pier and the best of Southport, cared for like our own and booked direct with the people who manage them.

  • Book direct, without the big-platform fees
  • Local hosts who answer quickly
  • Thoughtful touches in every home
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Raised coastal home managed by Salty Girls on Oak Island

For homeowners

Management that feels personal

We work alongside our homeowners, not just for them, with hands-on local oversight, smart pricing and the kind of guest experience that earns five-star reviews.

  • Hands-on care from a local team
  • Thoughtful presentation and guest care
  • Clear, honest communication
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Things to do

Our favorite days on the island

A few local picks from people who live here.

Aerial view of the Oak Island pier stretching into the ocean

Walk the pier

Fish, stroll, or catch the sunset from the end of the pier.

Southport waterfront with restaurants and docks

Day trip to Southport

Waterfront restaurants, shops and boat-watching in historic Southport, just over the bridge.

Sandy path through the dunes to the beach on Oak Island

Find your beach access

Public beach walkways run the length of the island, so a quiet stretch of sand is never far.

Oak Island cottage at dusk, cared for by Salty Girls

For homeowners

Your home, cared for like our own

Every home we welcome guests into belongs to someone who loves it. If you own a place on Oak Island or in Southport and are thinking about sharing it, we'd love to hear about it and what matters most to you.

  • Hands-on local care
  • Personal communication
  • A direct line to Dawn

Guest reviews

What our guests say

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Salty Girls Realty provided a great experience. They communicated well and answered every question I asked quickly. I would not hesitate to book another stay on Oak Island with them.

Stay at Salty Clover
From Christopher B. Salty Clover · October 2026

We were within easy walking distance to the beach, Publix, and a great coffee shop. The house had bikes that we enjoyed riding and a cart to take chairs to the beach. Great location.

Stay at Two Salty Sailors
From Alan A. Two Salty Sailors · October 2026

The house met all of our needs: fenced yard for our dogs, screened porch, fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living and sleeping spaces! The large pool was a great bonus!

Stay at TidalTown
From Amy B. TidalTown · October 2026
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Where our homes are marketed

  • Airbnb
  • Vrbo
  • Booking.com
  • Google Vacation Rentals

Every home we manage is listed across the major booking platforms, so it's seen by more travelers, and guests can always book direct with us right here.

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