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The Ocean Rose - Classic Dog Friendly Beachfront Gem with Large Sunroom and Outdoor Deck

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A beachside table with two chairs and a plate of seashells, overlooking a beach with dunes and a wooden signpost.
A room with three windows overlooking a beach.
A beachfront property with multiple buildings, including a prominent two-story house with a balcony and a smaller adjacent structure.
A bright yellow room with white walls and wooden ceiling beams, featuring a table with chairs, large windows, and a view of the beach.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Oak Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Shower only

Primary

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Oak Island Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Caswell Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Rose - Classic Dog Friendly Beachfront Gem with Large Sunroom and Outdoor Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Rose - Classic Dog Friendly Beachfront Gem with Large Sunroom and Outdoor Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Rose - Classic Dog Friendly Beachfront Gem with Large Sunroom and Outdoor Deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ocean Rose - Classic Dog Friendly Beachfront Gem with Large Sunroom and Outdoor Deck located?

Located in Long Beach, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little oceanfront cottage that felt very homey. We really enjoyed the deck room as well. The binder with menus and things to do was a great touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The Ocean Rose felt like a homey, perfect retreat for your stay. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the deck room and found the binder with local menus and activities helpful. We’d love to welcome you back for another great visit!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Classic beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place!

Another great stay at the Ocean Rose! Awesome location...Cute, cozy, & has everything u need. Can't wait to visit again!😊
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like The Ocean Rose provided the perfect cozy getaway for you once again. We’re thrilled to hear you appreciate its awesome location and charm. We can't wait to welcome you back for another visit in the future! 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Fantastic location easy access to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you had a great time and enjoyed the home’s fantastic location with easy access to the beach. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Oak Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect cottage on the beach for us! It had everything we needed, very clean & super cozy! The fenced in area underneath the home was perfect for our fur babies too.Would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review Angel! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the coziness and cleanliness of the home! We are happy to hear your pups enjoyed the area underneath the home. It was a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Wonderful cottage on the beach. The property could benefit from updating, but it was extremely clean and has everything needed for an easy stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2025
Thank you, Melissa. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Ocean Rose and found it to be extremely clean and well-equipped for a comfortable visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding updates and will certainly consider it. We’d love to welcome you back for another beach getaway anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beach chic

A lovely facility right on the beach. We really enjoyed our stay., especially the very large enclosed and air conditioned rear porch and long deck.-----
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Ocean Rose, especially the enclosed porch and deck. It is wonderful to hear that the home and location made your beach time memorable. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home on the beach

The place had a prime location for the beach and all that Oak Island, Southport have to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2025
Thank you, Soma! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the prime location of The Ocean Rose and all that Oak Island and Southport have to offer. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the ocean rose. We absolutely would want to stay here again. The only thing I think should be noted in the listing that wasn’t, is that there is no access to the fenced lower area from inside the home. It was not a big deal for us but may be for someone else. The location was perfect and convenient. And the size of the home was great for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2025
Thank you, Brittany! We’re thrilled to hear that The Ocean Rose was perfect and convenient for your stay. It’s wonderful to know that the size of the home met your needs. We appreciate your feedback regarding the access to the fenced lower area, and we’ll make sure to update our listing to provide this information for future guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Ocean Rose

I've stayed in Oak Island many times throughout my life, most times through other rental agencies. While all stays have been decent, none have compared to the quality of my most recent stay with the rental through iTrip. The house was very well taken care of, clean, and accommodating. Would/will 100% go through iTrip again when vacationing at Oak Island!
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2025
Thank you, Nicholas for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that your stay at The Ocean Rose exceeded your expectations and that you found the property well-maintained, clean, and accommodating. We look forward to welcoming you back to Oak Island for another fantastic vacation with iTrip!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

2025 Summer Vacation

House was very clean. Could use some updating especially the AC. Temperature in the house would not get below 77. Very convenient to everything. It was nice being so close to the beach access. We had a very nice vacation. Nice that it was pet friendly. Could also use some landscaping maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2025
Thank you for your review and feedback Pamela! We are working on the AC unit. Often times when the porch door is open (even though it is insulated and has AC) it causes the temperature in the home to fluctuate due to the sun beaming into the porch room. We will take a look at the landscaping and clean it up. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Ocean Rose

Very run down. Not worth 300 per night. Left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
I wish I could rate the property management team (iTrip) separately from the property. We had LOTS of issues on arrival. The interior reeked of cigarette smoke and there was sand and cat hair everywhere. Management responded quickly and sent a cleaning team over immediately. Donna was amazing and brought air filtration units as well as did another pass on cleaning. This property is old, but we knew that from the online listing images. But what's not pictured, are the window units trying to supplement a broken HVAC. It didn't take long before temps rose to about 78º inside making it difficult to sleep. Again, management responded quickly and maintenance was there within an hour or two (Josh was also awesome!). They even brought an additional window unit for the second bedroom. It's not all negative. This property is in a great location, right behind the dunes and a short bike ride to lots of shops and restaurants. The fenced in area below was perfect for our dogs. It's unfortunate that this quaint older home with so much character is literally falling apart from neglect. The wind kept blowing one of the windows literally out of the frame almost nightly. The dishes are so old and worn you can't tell if they're dirty or stained. The HVAC could never keep up so while it was certainly better than outside, it was warm, and the humidity made the bedding feel damp. This place needs quite a lot of work and not just bandaids. I would rent from iTrip again, but avoid this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our team and are glad Donna and Josh were able to respond quickly to the concerns you experienced during your stay. The HVAC system did experience an unexpected issue during your visit, and we worked to restore cooling as quickly as possible while providing additional window units to improve comfort in the meantime. We also appreciate you bringing the cleanliness and maintenance concerns to our attention so they could be addressed during your stay. Your comments regarding the home's condition have been shared with the homeowner for review. We appreciate your honest feedback and are grateful for your kind words about our team. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2025
Thank you for your review! We hope to host you again!
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