Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard

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A covered deck with a wicker sofa and a bench, overlooking a residential area.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a large window.
A residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear sky.
A room with a wooden floor, a white door, a gray sofa, a small table, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with stools, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 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.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ocean Crest Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Guest 1

1 King Bed

Guest 2

2 Double Beds

Guest 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom

Toilet

Primary

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Oak Island Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Caswell Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$2,796, 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 Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard located?

Located in Long Beach, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to beach, quiet street. Plenty of room. Beautiful home and our dog loved the fenced in yard
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Salty Pause provided a beautiful home with plenty of room for your stay. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the quiet street, and we’re delighted your dog loved the fenced-in yard as well. We’d love to welcome you back for another fantastic getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were very clean upon arrival, the home is beautifully set up with plenty of cookware, space, and a great location on the island. My family was VERY happy with our stay for the week leading to the 4th of July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your family had such a great stay and enjoyed the clean home, well-stocked kitchen, spacious layout, and great location. We're honored you chose to spend your week leading up to the Fourth of July with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

It was an amazing stay, great location, stocked kitchen, very clean. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you so much, Debbi. We’re really happy to hear you had an amazing stay at Salty Pause. It’s great to know the location, cleanliness, and kitchen setup all made your trip more comfortable. We’d love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We always vacation at Oak island, and this was by far the cleanest house we’ve ever rented!Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear the home stood out for its cleanliness. That means a lot, and we appreciate you choosing to stay with us at Oak Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Senior trip

A long weekend to celebrate our son’s graduation. Property was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Katie! We’re thrilled to hear that Salty Pause was perfect for celebrating your son’s graduation. It’s wonderful to know that the property met your expectations for such a special occasion. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another memorable stay anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time for a long weekend - OKI is one of my favorite places to go! It was easy walk to the beach! The house was well designed for families and a dog wanting to be at the beach - kitchen layout was open and plenty of counter space for more than one cook being in the kitchen! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad the home’s layout, location, and dog-friendly design made your stay enjoyable. It’s great to hear the kitchen worked so well for your group too. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Loved the fenced back yard for the dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Debra! We’re delighted to hear that Salty Pause provided a wonderful experience for you and that you loved the fenced backyard for your dogs. It’s great to know that the property met your needs and added to your enjoyment. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another fantastic stay anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salty Pause is an amazing home away from home

Peaceful and excellent for furbabies
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you found our home peaceful and perfect for your furbabies. We hope to host you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, spacious and had everything you’d need! The owners were responsive and helpful as well and our dogs loved having a yard to play in. It was only a couple blocks from the beach which made it easy to walk there or drive on the days we had too much to carry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Alice! We’re thrilled to hear that Salty Pause was clean, spacious, and well-equipped for your stay. It’s wonderful to know that our responsiveness added to your experience and that your dogs enjoyed the yard. We’re glad the proximity to the beach made your visits convenient, whether walking or driving. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another fantastic stay anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

Large, comfortable house; very clean. Easy walk to the beach. Loved loved loved the screen porch with direct access to the fenced in back yard, perfect for letting the dogs in and out. HUGE kitchen, would 100% stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
We're happy that you found the house comfortable enjoyed the screened porch and the fenced in backyard, especially for your furry friends. We'd be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Salty Pause. The house was very clean and well stocked with all the necessities. Short walk to the beach access which wasn’t crowded at all. Our dogs enjoyed the spacious fenced yard with shade trees. The screened porches were an added bonus! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thank you, Regina! We’re so glad you had a wonderful stay at Salty Pause and that the home, location, and fenced yard were a great fit for you and your pups. It’s great to hear the beach access was quiet and that you enjoyed the screened porches too. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much needed

Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Earl! We’re thrilled to hear that Salty Pause provided a great experience for your stay. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another wonderful visit anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Fun

The house, yard, parking, beds were perfect. Great location, can easily walk to the beach, hear the ocean at night and in the morning from the screen deck. Will definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to host you! We look forward to seeing you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Salty Pause

Our stay at Salty Pause was excellent. House was clean and well equipped with utensils as well as pots pans dishes. The fenced in backyard was perfect for doggies Walk to beach in no time. Will definitely be visiting again in near future.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Kevin! We’re thrilled to hear that Salty Pause provided an excellent stay for you. It’s wonderful to know that the cleanliness and well-equipped kitchen met your expectations. We’re glad the fenced-in backyard was perfect for your doggies and that the short walk to the beach added to your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another fantastic visit in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

The location of Salty Pause is perfect. Just a short walk to the beach. Had all the amenities that we needed. Very clean. We’d definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback! We're really happy to hear that you loved the location of Salty Pause and that the amenities were just what you needed. We love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Very impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you for your review! We hope to host you again for another relaxing visit.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Salty Pause

Enjoyed our stay at the beach! House can use a little TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
Thank you for your review! We will look into giving the home some TLC during the off season.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good time at Oak Island!

Had a really nice time at this property. Very spacious, clean, location was great. Only issue (not a big one) was the outdoor shower was crammed full of beach floats, toys, and other random stuff. Did not feel good about pulling all the stuff out and then reloading at the end of our visit. Again, not a biggie, but we would have enjoyed using the outdoor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words David! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed how spacious and clean the home was. It truly is in a wonderful location being right by the beach but also in the quiet street! We have taken your feedback seriously and have moved all items in the outdoor shower, right outside the shower so guests can use the shower without all the gear in there. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, would do it again.

Salty Pawse is a pet friendly, 3 bedroom and a loft family house with 2.5 baths on a quiet street about 3 blocks from the beach. The fenced yard is perfect as is the gated front porch and screened back porches for well-behaved, quiet pups who get along with other dogs as the neighboring houses have dogs which bark. The home is slated for some flooring updates which will improve the home for 2 legged guests. It worked well for us and I am sure it will get better as more upgrades are being evaluated.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Thank you, Kate, for your wonderful feedback! We’re happy to hear that Salty Pause provided a comfortable stay for you and your furry friends. It’s great to know that the fenced yard and porches were perfect for your pups. We appreciate your understanding regarding the upcoming flooring updates, and we’re excited to enhance the home for our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Our family and grandparents stayed here for a week and it was very nice. The kitchen was especially nice as it was HUGE and well stocked (we even found a Bundt pan to make a cake!). The owners were responsive when we had an issue with the AC and resolved it quickly. Maybe the only criticism is that the 3 bunk beds are in an open loft area with no shades on the giant doors. If you're staying with kids, that means they will definitely be up super early wit the sun, and have no privacy. We rigged up a shade of sorts to help with that situation, but that was our only real surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
Thank you for your review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pretty Good

Communication and host were great — very nice and responsive! The house was pretty good — fit the whole family of 10 comfortably and is dog-friendly. Could use a bit of an upgrade and things like more dish towels and pot holders in kitchen. Outdoor shower didn’t have a good drain system so it caused a bit of a messy slipping hazard. But we enjoyed the darts downstairs and the fenced yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2024
Thank you for your review Lindsay! We are glad the home fit everyone comfortably. Thank you for your feedback, we can definitely look into updating and adding some more items. It was a pleasure hosting you! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house good location

The house was very clean and loved that the house allowed us to bring our dog. The fenced yard was a very nice perk! I would suggest adding blinds of some sort to the doors in the loft room. Very little privacy and the morning sun was abrupt. The mattresses on the bunk beds in the loft are made for small kids not really older kids or adults. Quite uncomfortable. Otherwise the house was nice and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness of the house and the fact that you could bring your dog. Your suggestions about adding blinds and improving the mattresses in the loft room are really helpful. We will definitely take them into consideration to make future stays even better. I'm happy that overall you enjoyed your time at the house and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location with a few fixable issues

Great house, great location!!! I love the check in process with having the code for door instead of worrying about keys. We had to wait to check in due to inspection team asking for the floors be cleaned again - I can't argue with that! The kitchen had all tools we needed for cooking, which was very helpful. We did have to leave early due to a few issues that made it unsafe for our dogs (med/large) - back porch and steps to backyard had nails sticking up and the motion sensor flood light on those back stairs did not work. The backyard was fully secure but there were some stumps sticking up along back fence that were potentially dangerous. We did find a hammer and tried fo fix some of the nails but most would require more than hammering them in to make them safe. All in all, a great house, just sad we had to leave early!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Susan! We’re thrilled to hear that Salty Pause was a great house in a great location for your stay and that you appreciated the convenience of the keyless entry. It’s wonderful to know that the kitchen was well-equipped for your cooking needs. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the back porch and steps, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the nails and motion sensor light. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, and we will address these issues promptly to ensure a safe environment for all our guests, including their furry friends. We’re sorry to hear that you had to leave early, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and spacious

We stayed at the Salty Pause for a family beach trip in October. We had a wonderful time! The home was clean and well stocked. We all loved the huge kitchen. There was plenty of space for different groups to hang out. The fenced in yard is so appreciated! I wanted to also note that they have added curtains to the loft window/doors! We came prepared to cover them for the kiddos, but it was a pleasant surprise to see that the reviews had been taken into consideration 😊 We had one issue with the downstairs tub being clogged when we arrived, but someone was out quickly to fix the issue. My only complaint is that the sheets and towels are washed with fabric softener/dryer sheets and it was an overpowering smell. As a result, I don't think the towels are very absorbent and made a couple of us breakout. I've never had an issue with noticing the laundering products at other places I've stayed, so I was surprised. Something that could be added to the home would be some basic cleaning supplies (for countertops and floors) and some kitchen hand towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2023
Thank you for your review Stephanie! We are glad you enjoyed all the open space. It truly is a nice place to gather with family and friends. We do take our linens to a commercial laundromat to get them professionally cleaned. I have contacted when to see if we can resolve this issue. We can definitely look into adding more cleaning supplies to the home. We hope you book with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super relaxing and convenient getaway

This house fit all our families needs perfectly! We had our family of four which included one teen and one preteen. We also had my sis and her husband and our parents, both with health/mobility issues. We also brought two dogs, one bigger and one small breed. Our small shitzu- yorkie mix did manage to squeeze through the fence and took off running because she got spooked by the neighbors dog. She came back pretty quickly though and we made sure to keep her on the leash from then on. The house had plenty of room for everyone to spread out, but also a great living room and dining area for us all to be together when we wanted. I did want to note that in the reviews previous, people mentioned that they needed window/door coverings in the loft where the bunk beds are. The owners did add curtains which was great! Not only does that help with the sun coming up in the morning but, it also helps to keep it cooler up there. My parents enjoyed rocking on the front porch in the morning and then moving to the screened in porch in the evening. The location of the house is great. It is close to lots of restaurants and grocery stores and even the pier. Also, the recreation center is close by so, we were able to rent a handicap wheelchair that could be wheeled onto the beach. There was a handicap access on 19th street which was also close to the house. Overall, we were super impressed with this house and we would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
It's awesome that it fit everyone's needs so well as well as your furry friends too! I am glad to to hear that there was plenty of space for everyone to hang out together and that you were able to easily access beach amenities like the wheelchair rental and the handicap access. Overall, we're happy you had such a great experience at the house! Thanks a bunch for the recommendation. If you ever want to come back for another getaway, just let us know. We'd love to have you all again!
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