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Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard

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A beachside property with a wooden staircase leading to a multi-level building, surrounded by sand and grass.
A wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden interior with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a large umbrella, and a view of the landscape.
A beach with a rope barrier, beach chairs, umbrellas, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12928 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, this vacation home is adjacent to Oak Island Beach and a short stroll from Ocean Crest Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caswell Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 30.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard

3 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom
1 Queen | 2 Twins | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk Beds | 1 Double Sofa Bed

If your vacation vibes lean towards lazy, sun-drenched afternoons and nostalgic memories of a bygone era, then let a stay at Ivy Cottage refresh your soul. Nestled among the dunes of East Beach, this cozy oceanfront cabin welcomes two dogs and has a grassy, fenced backyard for your babies and fur-babies alike to play safely in as well as a spacious deck where you’re sure to spend hours listening to the waves and enjoying the sea air.

The open-concept main living area features original wood paneling and fun nautical details. Gather around the wall-mounted flatscreen TV to watch your favorite shows or spread one of the classic boardgames stocked at the home across the coffee table for some friendly competition. The compact eat-in kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook during your stay, and the round table here seats four comfortably. Just beyond, the Florida room offers a second living space with two couches including a double sleeper sofa, a second TV and an additional dining table that seats six.

The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and offers a TV for personal entertainment. There is also an ensuite half bath for your convenience. The other two bedrooms are each furnished with a twin bed and a twin-over-double bunk bed. The shared full bathroom down the hall provides a step-in glass shower stall. A small utility room offers a stackable washer and dryer so there’s no need to haul sandy towels and swimsuits back home.

Outside, the grassy fenced side yard is an oceanfront rarity, a perfect spot for dogs and kids to run off extra energy. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water is also appreciated when it comes time to rinse off after time spent on the beach. Cook out on the charcoal grill and dine al fresca at the classic picnic table under the shade of an umbrella. Listen to the crash of the waves from the oceanside deck, where you'll find plenty of comfortable seating including classic rockers and even a small breakfast bar perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening cocktails. Gates at either end of the deck make this a safe space for little ones as well and a cantilevered umbrella provides shade. Build castles in the sand, take long walks along the shore and make memories together to last a lifetime at Ivy Cottage.

Please note there are limited ocean views over dune line.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 928 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Long Beach, just steps from Oak Island Beach. You'll also find Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard?

At this beachfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard?

Yes, every house at Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard comes with a patio.

Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Enjoyed the stay, perfect week
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property could be improved with simple changes

The house is very cramped, especially if you a maximizing the occupancy like we did. We needed to utilize the pull out bed a few nights, which is completely unusable and needs to be replaced. The two bedrooms with the bunk beds are extremely small, but beds were comfortable. There is not much room for storage of any personal items in the house and the homeowners have a few locked cabinets which lessen this available space as well. There were so many unnecessary knick-knack decorations on table and counter surfaces, that we had to move them all to one central location in order to have room for our own groceries and personal items. There were a few lights out when we arrived, and the HVAC went out while we were there. The handyman arrived within the hour, but the issue was an electrical connection which luckily was fixed by my husband on site who is a licensed Master Electrician who is always prepared with his tools. The exterior thermostat wiring was cut (probably from landscapers) and improperly wrapped with electrical tape which had been pooling rainwater, frying the thermostat. The dunes had just been re-built which re-routed the personal walk to the beach over to the adjacent property. There were not many cooking tools, pans, or dishes. The only coffee maker was a Keurig which was missing a piece and was unusable. We had to go purchase a coffee maker in order to make coffee in the kitchen. The couches are not comfortable, but most likely due to needing to be durable for the pet-friendly home. For paying over $4000.00 to rent a beach house for a week, we were sincerely disappointed in what we received and would not rent this house again. Best parts of the house: The exterior shower has hot and cold water and was the preferred shower to use over the inside one. The side yard was a nice hangout spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying here. It was extremely peaceful and had everything we needed. The fenced in yard was a huge plus for our dog. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this cute little cottage by the beach. The deck was perfect for sitting and watching the day go by no matter what time of day it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2021

The Ivy Cottage is a beautiful little house in a very quiet area in Oak Island & is just steps away from the ocean/beach. The view is spectacular from the back deck. We loved the outdoor shower and the fenced in area was ideal for our 2 small dogs. The areas we feel inside the cottage the owners should consider improving are the couches. The couches are ridiculously hard plastic, ones you would find on a boat. We could never get comfortable on them. Plus, if you are a plus size person and/or very tall, you might have issues with the low toilets. Master bathroom toilet leaked around base the day we arrived. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025