Beachside Cottage: Steps to Sand, 2 Dogs Welcome

The beach is directly across the street. After Labor Day, so is the quiet. That is the entire pitch for fall on Oak Island.

A two-bedroom cottage for couples, retirees, and remote workers traveling with up to two dogs, with a second room of twin bunks for gear, a friend, or whoever came along.

Fall here means shorter mornings on a wide empty beach, better sunsets, and parking at the access instead of circling for it. Free WiFi, a full kitchen, and a deck with dining and a grill for the nights you would rather not go out.

Honest about the weather: October swings between seventy-eight and sixty-four. Beach afternoons, sweatshirt evenings. We would rather tell you now than have you find out on day two.

What's happening while you're here

Live & Local runs Saturday evenings in October at Middleton Park, market from 4, music from 6. The Denver Nixion Band on the 3rd, The British Invaders on the 10th, The Cruise Brothers on the 24th. No concert on the 17th.

The U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament takes over Southport and Oak Island October 1 through 3.

October 24 is the island's big Saturday. The Witches Ride rolls at noon, and the National Night Out Spooktacular brings a free fall market, costume contest, carnival games, and an outdoor concert that evening. Dogs are welcome at it.

And starting October 16, dogs come off leash on the beach strand through March 15. Town rules still apply.

Key Features

☀ Sleeps 4 comfortably
☀ 2 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 3 Beds
☀ 1 Queen Bed + Twin Bunk Beds
☀ Beach access directly across the street
☀ Pet-friendly, up to 2 dogs with leash required on property
☀ Large shared deck with private space for each cottage
☀ High-speed WiFi
☀ Free on-site parking for 1 vehicle
☀ Family-friendly barrier island community

This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and security deposit. We know security deposits are annoying, so to make it easier on you we have 2 options that you can choose between:

Option 1: Damage Waiver ($47) - Have a worry-free stay with coverage for up to $1500 for accidental damage (spills, breaks, mishaps) with no surprise charges. Just relax and enjoy your stay. Coverage up to 10 nights, +$2/day for longer stays, and provided by a third-party insurance company.

Option 2: Security Deposit ($1,000) - Refundable temporary hold that releases after your stay.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it's a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.

If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

This property is managed by Shore & More Getaways, licensed NC real estate firm.