DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. - Oak Island

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Entire home

Check out our new cable railing on the front porch and updated landscaping

Our elevated beach cottage is all on one level and accessible by this staircase.

Large front covered porch! Perfect for coffee. Obstructed ocean views - 2nd row

You can see the ocean between the 1st row beach homes and listen to the waves!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61079 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Oak Island, NC

Caswell Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Ocean Crest Pier
‪9 min walk‬
Oak Island Golf Club
‪10 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom and Laundry

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage.

You can hear and see the ocean from 2nd-row dog-friendly 3B/2B (~1,076 sq ft), elevated, one-level cozy beach cottage with easy beach access right across the street. Sleeps 6. Covered front porch with four rocking chairs. The cleaning fee includes all bed, kitchen, and bath linens, you just need to bring your beach towels. Be sure to add your dog to your reservation so the $75 pet fee will be added. High-speed internet, smart TVs/Rokus, and less than 2 miles to restaurants, grocery, playground, splash pad, dog park, music in the park, etc. Fully stocked kitchen for those who like to save a little money and dine in.

Property manager

Amy Lewis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No more than 6 vehicles permitted on property. No RV parking. No parking in yard. No car maintenance (e.g. oil changes) or car/boat washing.

No smoking on premises. No parties permitted. Dogs should be on lease when not confined. Pick up and properly dispose of all dog poop.

No grills or anything flammable on decking. Grill provided can be used in yard away from house.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Oak Island Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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 - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...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 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

30 Apr, 2025

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

Great beach spot for a small family

Was exactly what we needed...

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C L.

23 Mar, 2025

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

Great Beach time!

This house was exactly what we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

29 Mar, 2025

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

1st Time at Ruff Life

Couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. Love this house right across the street from the beach. Especially loved the balcony with rocking chairs, spent a lot of time there reading and enjoying the ocean breeze. My dog loved the toys and treats there, and also loved lounging on the balcony. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

5 Jan, 2025

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

Great Dog Friendly Home!

Great dog friendly home! Very clean and can see the ocean from the front deck!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann A.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Great Vacation Spot

The home was extremely clean and well located. I’ve stayed at several Oak Island vacation rentals but this was the best set up of all we’ve stayed. I would highly recommend for anyone’s vacation stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

16 Dec, 2024

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

No Fuss Getaway

Great place to relax with your company and enjoy the quiet beach town. Simple, yet everything you’d need. Enjoyed the various sitting areas. Communication was easy and quick! Wonderful dog friendly beach. Great place to unwind for a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect beach stay for people and dogs

Thank you Amy!This house is a perfect place for dogs and people who love dogs. The house was comfortable and squeaky clean. I thought maybe a “dog friendly” place might have a dog smell. Not at all. It was one of the cleanest places that I have stayed. And my dogs were comfortable. My brother and his wife stopped by and they raved about the place, and said they would love to rent the house in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest T.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Ruff life

Family get together. My wife, my dog, and I stayed at the home. It was fantastic. Dog beds in every room and it had everything you needed for kitchen and bath. Our dog loved it. Will definitely plan on coming back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacie W.

23 May, 2024

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

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

Jane F., Chapel Hill, NC United States

14 Mar, 2023

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

Great location, dog friendly

Just across the street from beach

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

18 Mar, 2024

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

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

Chris A.

25 Apr, 2024

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

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

Edward L.

21 Mar, 2023

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

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

Ken H.

11 May, 2024

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

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

paige g.

19 Sept, 2022

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

Nice place

I would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

9 Jul, 2022

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

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

Elizabeth D.

29 Aug, 2022

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

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

terri e.

3 Aug, 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Staten Y.

10 Mar, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ruth C.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A., Wake Forest, USA

27 Nov, 2022

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

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

22 Oct, 2022

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

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

Michelle M.

12 Sept, 2022

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

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.

8 Sept, 2022

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

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

Teresa T.

28 Aug, 2022

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Amy Lewis

I am a full time human resource professional working to end hunger! My husband and I live in Raleigh NC and have four children and our adopted dog Boots who is the inspiration for our "Ruff Life" beach cottage.

Why they chose this property

We are North Carolinians and have visited about every beach along the NC, SC, and Georgia coast and it all pales in comparison to Oak Island, NC. It's by far our favorite! Its southward facing and wide beach provide gorgeous views, soft sand and lots of room to spread out. Everyone is so nice here and we find it very family, dog and turtle friendly! We are so blessed and grateful to have the opportunity to own a place at the beach and share it with friends and family. It's our hope that our guests get to enjoy this little slice of heaven and experience a "Ruff Life" you'll never want to leave!

What makes this property unique

Our location is perfect! just across the street from beach access, ocean views from inside and outside. No need to drive to the beach, just walk steps across the street. Lots of local restaurants and great grocery stores nearby. Music in the park! you couldn't ask for more.