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DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage.

Ocean views from our dog friendly 2nd row, 3B/2B, elevated, one level with beach access across the street. Sleeps 6. Covered front porch with 4 rockers. Cleaning fee includes linens, NOT beach towels. High speed internet, smart tv and less than 2 miles to lots of restaurants, grocery, playground splash pad, dog park, music in the park.

Property manager

Amy Lewis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1079 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Exterior
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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

New Listing It’s A Ruff Life
NEW Listing! Its a Ruff Life Beach Cottage
NEW Listing! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage. Cottage
NEW Listing! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage. Oak Island
NEW Listing! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage. Cottage Oak Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 13 min drive
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage. located?

Located in Long Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

DOG FRIENDLY! It’s a Ruff Life beach cottage. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories were made
We had such an amazing stay here. To travel as far as we did for a beach vacation with family (roughly 4,700 miles), this house met every expectation and we couldn’t have been happier with it. It was clean, no bugs and the close beach access was the cherry on top.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H., East Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Location
Perfect location on Oak Island. Steps to the beach, even good ocean views from the kitchen table for breakfast every morning. Whole house is dog friendly, and was clean. The front porch is fabulous for evenings and is has railings around it so our dog could go off leash while out with us. Expansive rear yard with plenty of "potty room". Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yay for Ruff Life!
Big fans of Ruff Life! We loved our stay- house was perfect size for our small family and pup, location to the beach was great, loved the front porch and spent lots of time there. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun March getaway
We loved our stay at Ruff Life Beautiful cozy home close to the beach. Great neighborhood Weather cooperates for many walks on the beach w our pups. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break at Ruff Life
Great property near the beach. Clean, cozy and dog friendly. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F., Chapel Hill, NC United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, dog friendly
Just across the street from beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Staten Y.

Great for families and dogs!
You can’t beat the location across the street from the ocean! The public beach access is also right across the street. That was perfect for us taking our three children across the road to the beach. And the views were incredible! We loved waking up and seeing the beach out front every morning. At first, we weren’t sure if our sheets were dirty or clean, but we still had hair from the dryer. We decided to do a load of bedsheets the first night and found out they were dirty. They were clean and without hair after putting them through the washer and dryer. The floor may not have been swept or mopped either. Sand and hair covered our feet walking through the first time. Everything else, from the bathrooms to the kitchen and dishes, was spotless. However, we couldn’t help but wonder after having dirty sheets on the beds. The place was very comfy, and the beds were extremely comfortable! We loved the food and water dishes for dogs, the basket of dog toys, and the dog bed. They also have a crate folded under the main bed if you cannot bring one. Overall, it is a great place, and we had a wonderful stay! I feel like the cleanliness issues were more of a fluke, considering how well everything else went. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A., Wake Forest, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy To Recommend For Oak Island
Comfortable, well provisioned home in an excellent location with easy access to the beach. Especially welcoming for families with pets, like ours. The property manager was responsive throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheena M., Greeneville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!! Family and dog friendly
Great location and dog friendly. Owner was quick to respond and answer any questions. Many extra supplies from dog bowls to hand soap which came in handy. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

paige g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation
Awesome location with access to the beach right across the road. We rented a golf cart, which I highly recommend, so we could drive to the handicapped accessible beach access. The house was beautiful and we loved the rocking chair front porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our time here!
It was so nice to have a lovely property to stay with my family and my dog. We loved being right across the street from the beach access. It was a 5 minute drive to Publix to pick up groceries. We look forward to staying here in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access
Great property very close to beach access. Deck was perfect for sitting and relaxing. Two full bathrooms and outside shower. Front living/dining area with several windows making it feel bright and open.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Dog friendly. Love all the dog decor. Great location. Recommend this house. Wouldn’t mind going back there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay.
Perfect house for my family. Pet friendly is always a plus. My doggies felt right at home once they saw the doggie toy basket. We had an issue with the washer but the owner was on top of it right away. Communication was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall this property worked very well for our family.
We really enjoyed the rocking chairs on the front porch. The green vegetation on the property was beautiful. We felt right at home. Good water pressure and we never ran out of hot water. A fair view of the ocean being second row. We would definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint beach oasis
The property was conveniently located with beach access right across the street. Well maintained, clean property, and tastefully decorated. Great view of the ocean right from the beautiful wrap around porch. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family and pet.
This house had the perfect beach vibe and was very pet friendly. Location to the beach was so close and easy to go back and forth. Our family had the best week! Owner kept in touch during the week to make sure everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
First time on vacation with our dog and this place was exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
This was a lovely house and very convenient to the beach. Labels on everything was helpful. Had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melodie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and close to beach
Quaint cottage. Lots of open room. Steps not steep. Can see ocean. Quick walk to the beach. Park out of sun. Easy access.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin A., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This home is perfectly located with a view of the ocean and beach. The area is quiet this time of year. That was exactly what I was hoping for. Cute decor created relaxing beach environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not so Ruff
The house is quite conveniently located. Amenities are nice as well. Honestly the only negative was the master bed was badly taco'd. I know I would not put the quality mattress I have at home in a rental, so not knocking anyone there, just communicating my experience. Easy access to beach. Convenient to restaurants. Nice to have vegetation between you and neighbors. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Concord, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great access to beach and comfortable accommodations.
This was the perfect cottage for our 2 week beach getaway. It was well stocked and comfortable. Owner was great and available to answer any and all questions prior to arrival. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021