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

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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!
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Caswell Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 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.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all used dishes, pots and pans back in their proper place once cleaned.
Place used bath and kitchen towels on top of dryer
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Property # 2354025vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 45 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thai And Vine - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage.?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. on 29 Aug 2026 start from AU$647, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with your doggies!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Ruff Life cottage. Everything was clean and stocked with basic necessities, and the house is truly dog friendly. The dogs and humans all enjoyed spending time on the deck. The close beach access was super convenient and we had a great week of weather. Will definitely look for availability here when we are able to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was perfect! We especially enjoyed the balcony and rocking chairs where we enjoyed the sea breeze. We brought our 2 dogs with us and they had plenty of room in the house and in the backyard. We had plenty of amenities and everything was very clean. Amy was easy to get in touch with when we had a small issue. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great pet-friendly house super close to the beach. It was nice having a good size porch with a gate to allow our dog to dry off when he was still wet or to just hang out there. We had plenty of room with all the amenities we needed. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zachary r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here! It was so close to the beach access, an easy 10min walk to restaurants, well stocked, and clean! Myself, my husband, another couple, their son, and our dogs all stayed here comfortably. Had a little bit of afternoon rain one day - but we enjoyed time to read on the deck and down in the hammock under the house. Kitchen was well stocked to make dinners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C L.

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

Great Beach time!

This house was exactly what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Great location, dog friendly

Just across the street from beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

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

OKI RuffLife

If stars align…and available- we’d book this place again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendal M.

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

Beach trip

We loved how close the house was to the beach access and how clean the house was. It was very spacious and we loved the front porch. The kids loved the house. The only thing we would suggest if you bring children with you is to bring some toys from home for your children.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

So close

Loved how close it was to the beach! Had everything we needed. Our black lab loved sitting on the front deck when he wasn’t in the ocean playing fetch. Great for our weekend getaway. Hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased! The property was very clean and well stocked! Access to the beach was great. Since it rained a lot on Saturday, we utilized the rocking chairs on the front deck; we could actually see the ocean! The only minor problems: the main bath shower & sink drained slow; the sink in the main bath had very low pressure; a little more toilet paper would have been nice. Other than that I would definitely stay again & highly recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacie W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute and fit our needs perfectly. Very well stocked, clean. Also, the landlord was very responsive and helpful! We did have an issue with the a/c unit and she was on it! She had someone out and had it fixed within 2 hours of reporting it! Great service!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Absolutely perfect!

One wk stay for retired couple and our labradoodle. Everything was perfect and true to the online description. House was clean and spacious- great deck and other outdoor space. Across the street from such a gorgeous beach and whole island is people and dog friendly. All the restaurants suggested by owner were soooo good. Access to beautiful beach could not have been better! Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paige g.

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

Nice place

I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2024
Thanks so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we welcome you back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Amy Lewis

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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.

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