10/10 Excellent
Charlie K.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charlie K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard
Beachfront vacation home in Long Beach
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 886 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Oak Island, NC
- Caswell BeachPlace, Caswell Beach1 min walk
- Ocean Crest PierPlace, Ocean Crest Pier14 min walk
- Oak Island LighthousePlace, Oak Island Lighthouse12 min drive
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)52 min drive
Room options
About the area
Oak Island
On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Long Beach vacation home, you'll find Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Ocean Crest Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
- Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 47.6 km
- Riverwalk - 46 min drive - 66.7 km
Getting around
- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
- Koko Cabana - 9 min drive
- Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
- Salt64 - 6 min drive
- oak island deli & pub - 5 min drive
- Pirates Deck - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard
3 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom
1 Queen | 2 Twins | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk Beds | 1 Double Sofa Bed
If your vacation vibes lean towards lazy, sun-drenched afternoons and nostalgic memories of a bygone era, then let a stay at Ivy Cottage refresh your soul. Nestled among the dunes of East Beach, this cozy oceanfront cabin welcomes two dogs and has a grassy, fenced backyard for your babies and fur-babies alike to play safely in as well as a spacious deck where you’re sure to spend hours listening to the waves and enjoying the sea air.
The open-concept main living area features original wood paneling and fun nautical details. Gather around the wall-mounted flatscreen TV to watch your favorite shows or spread one of the classic boardgames stocked at the home across the coffee table for some friendly competition. The compact eat-in kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook during your stay, and the round table here seats four comfortably. Just beyond, the Florida room offers a second living space with two couches including a double sleeper sofa, a second TV and an additional dining table that seats six.
The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and offers a TV for personal entertainment. There is also an ensuite half bath for your convenience. The other two bedrooms are each furnished with a twin bed and a twin-over-double bunk bed. The shared full bathroom down the hall provides a step-in glass shower stall. A small utility room offers a stackable washer and dryer so there’s no need to haul sandy towels and swimsuits back home.
Outside, the grassy fenced side yard is an oceanfront rarity, a perfect spot for dogs and kids to run off extra energy. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water is also appreciated when it comes time to rinse off after time spent on the beach. Cook out on the charcoal grill and dine al fresca at the classic picnic table under the shade of an umbrella. Listen to the crash of the waves from the oceanside deck, where you'll find plenty of comfortable seating including classic rockers and even a small breakfast bar perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening cocktails. Gates at either end of the deck make this a safe space for little ones as well and a cantilevered umbrella provides shade. Build castles in the sand, take long walks along the shore and make memories together to last a lifetime at Ivy Cottage.
Please note there are limited ocean views over dune line.
1 Queen | 2 Twins | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk Beds | 1 Double Sofa Bed
If your vacation vibes lean towards lazy, sun-drenched afternoons and nostalgic memories of a bygone era, then let a stay at Ivy Cottage refresh your soul. Nestled among the dunes of East Beach, this cozy oceanfront cabin welcomes two dogs and has a grassy, fenced backyard for your babies and fur-babies alike to play safely in as well as a spacious deck where you’re sure to spend hours listening to the waves and enjoying the sea air.
The open-concept main living area features original wood paneling and fun nautical details. Gather around the wall-mounted flatscreen TV to watch your favorite shows or spread one of the classic boardgames stocked at the home across the coffee table for some friendly competition. The compact eat-in kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook during your stay, and the round table here seats four comfortably. Just beyond, the Florida room offers a second living space with two couches including a double sleeper sofa, a second TV and an additional dining table that seats six.
The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and offers a TV for personal entertainment. There is also an ensuite half bath for your convenience. The other two bedrooms are each furnished with a twin bed and a twin-over-double bunk bed. The shared full bathroom down the hall provides a step-in glass shower stall. A small utility room offers a stackable washer and dryer so there’s no need to haul sandy towels and swimsuits back home.
Outside, the grassy fenced side yard is an oceanfront rarity, a perfect spot for dogs and kids to run off extra energy. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water is also appreciated when it comes time to rinse off after time spent on the beach. Cook out on the charcoal grill and dine al fresca at the classic picnic table under the shade of an umbrella. Listen to the crash of the waves from the oceanside deck, where you'll find plenty of comfortable seating including classic rockers and even a small breakfast bar perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening cocktails. Gates at either end of the deck make this a safe space for little ones as well and a cantilevered umbrella provides shade. Build castles in the sand, take long walks along the shore and make memories together to last a lifetime at Ivy Cottage.
Please note there are limited ocean views over dune line.
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Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
Internet
- Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Charcoal grill
- Fenced yard
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the ocean
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Tennis
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 928 square feet
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
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Restrictions apply
- For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
- To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia R.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Enjoyed the stay, perfect week
Cynthia R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Valerie M., Gerrardstown, WV
Aug 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
August 2021
The Ivy Cottage is a beautiful little house in a very quiet area in Oak Island & is just steps away from the ocean/beach. The view is spectacular from the back deck. We loved the outdoor shower and the fenced in area was ideal for our 2 small dogs. The areas we feel inside the cottage the owners should consider improving are the couches. The couches are ridiculously hard plastic, ones you would find on a boat. We could never get comfortable on them. Plus, if you are a plus size person and/or very tall, you might have issues with the low toilets. Master bathroom toilet leaked around base the day we arrived. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Valerie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Katielynn O.
Jul 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Property could be improved with simple changes
The house is very cramped, especially if you a maximizing the occupancy like we did. We needed to utilize the pull out bed a few nights, which is completely unusable and needs to be replaced. The two bedrooms with the bunk beds are extremely small, but beds were comfortable. There is not much room for storage of any personal items in the house and the homeowners have a few locked cabinets which lessen this available space as well. There were so many unnecessary knick-knack decorations on table and counter surfaces, that we had to move them all to one central location in order to have room for our own groceries and personal items. There were a few lights out when we arrived, and the HVAC went out while we were there. The handyman arrived within the hour, but the issue was an electrical connection which luckily was fixed by my husband on site who is a licensed Master Electrician who is always prepared with his tools. The exterior thermostat wiring was cut (probably from landscapers) and improperly wrapped with electrical tape which had been pooling rainwater, frying the thermostat.
The dunes had just been re-built which re-routed the personal walk to the beach over to the adjacent property.
There were not many cooking tools, pans, or dishes. The only coffee maker was a Keurig which was missing a piece and was unusable. We had to go purchase a coffee maker in order to make coffee in the kitchen. The couches are not comfortable, but most likely due to needing to be durable for the pet-friendly home.
For paying over $4000.00 to rent a beach house for a week, we were sincerely disappointed in what we received and would not rent this house again.
Best parts of the house: The exterior shower has hot and cold water and was the preferred shower to use over the inside one. The side yard was a nice hangout spot.
Katielynn O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021