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Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage with 4 Bedrooms and View of the Ocean. Dog

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Ruff Life Exterior
Ocean-Side Sun Deck
Sun Deck II
View from Sun Deck
Living Room
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Popular LocationOhana Paddle Sports5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurf City Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSloop Point Plantation20 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage with 4 Bedrooms and View of the Ocean. Dog

If this is the “Ruff Life” then who needs the Good Life? When you take your family, including your four-legged friend, on a much needed vacation to the beach, you'll find everything you need in this joyful 4 bedroom gem with a great sunroom. This home features an open floor plan, two queen bedrooms and two twin beds as pass throughs for additional guests.

Enjoy dinner, drinks and the beautiful blue Atlantic view seated at the high-top table in the front enclosed sunroom, or relax with the cook around the butcher block kitchen island. The open floor plan makes socializing a breeze in this 1 story bright, retro styled classic beach cottage whimsically decorated with lively paintings of furry and feathered friends and pops of color.

Your beach access is located directly across the street! Since this house is located on a corner lot, not only will you have loads of parking, you’ll have extra space for Fido to play fetch. When you have had enough sun and sand, come on back and enjoy a hot outdoor shower and hose off your pooch and all those toys.

Sweet Dreams - Linens included for all reservations 7 nights or longer

Two queen size rooms are located at the back of the home for peaceful slumber. Each room includes an additional pass thru space with a twin bed tucked inside for additional guests - what an innovative use of space! The shared bathroom may just be one of the cutest ones you will see on the island - with rolling barn doors and sea glass colored tile.

North Back Bedroom - Queen Bed with walk thru to North Middle Bedroom with Twin Bed
South Back Bedroom - Queen Bed and TV with walk thru to South Middle Bedroom with Twin Bed
One full bath (shower) shared by all

Location:

Your beach rental is located approximately 2.5 miles south of the Surf City high rise bridge. You'll be near the central part of Topsail Island which puts you close to restaurants, shops, Surf City Pier and more!  Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island's past.

Amenities:

Linens are included for all reservations 7 nights or longer
Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
2 cable TVs, DVD player
Wireless Internet
Kitchen with microwave (no dishwasher)
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fans
Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
Sundeck with deck furniture & built-in gate

Additional Property Information:

$150 Non-Refundable Fee per Dog - max 4. Sorry, cats are not allowed.
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
Easy, direct beach access just across the street.
This property does not have a dishwasher.

Trip Preparation:

Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See our website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental. Please note that this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.

Property manager

Ward Realty Corp

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this vacation home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 5 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive
  • Southside Park - 6 min drive
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
  • The Peak Tap Room - 5 min drive
  • Maine Lobstah Shack - 6 min drive
  • Shaka Taco - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Diamond, Oh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of summer trip
Property is a cute cottage. Access to the beach was right across the street and so convenient!! Property had everything we needed for the week and working with Ward Realty was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruff Life Rules!
Great house and location. Super easy check in and out. Nice reminders for trash and recycling pick up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garibaldi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, home and management!
We had a great Memorial Day weekend at the beach. Thanks to Ward for making it possible to book on short notice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruff Life
The house was fine, a little old, but overall ok for a beach stay, the location was perfect. The one thing that I didn’t like was the lack of hot water, the shower was Luke warm at its best. Other than that is was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beach get away
We brought our kids to do a week of virtual school from the beach and this location was perfect! After logging off of school we just walked across the street for some beach time. It's been a weird year, but this beach stay was a definite bright spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ward Realty Corp

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English
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