Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach

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A wooden deck with a bench and a blanket, overlooking a beach with dunes and the ocean.
A beachfront property with multiple houses connected by a wooden deck.
A living room with a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a television on the wall.
A kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
An aerial view of a beachside property with multiple buildings, including a red-roofed structure, and a sandy beach with gentle waves.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Oak Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Primary

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower

Primary

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Caswell Beach - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee’s - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$3,303, 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 Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Oak Island Beach, 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island. The Point and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Healing Waters Lives Up to its Name

This waterfront home is well appointed, a wonderful location, and pet friendly. We enjoyed the view of the ocean along with the privacy from the dunes beach grass. This was our 3rd stay and we will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Autumn! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed Healing Waters and appreciated the ocean view and privacy offered by the dunes. It’s fantastic to know that the location and pet-friendly amenities met your needs. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your fourth stay in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the location!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Thank you for your review Sam! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the home. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Healing Waters

We had an awesome time! Really enjoyed staying by the water. Sunrise to sunset enjoyed on the deck. Crab boils, trigger fish and shrimp all week. The accommodations were superb. Plenty of room for Pop Pop and Ummi, the kids and grandkids. Could not have been better. Everybody had a great time. Coffee in the early morning on the boardwalk, then breakfast with the family and then the beach all day. Thanks for a great stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Lawrence! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had an awesome time at Healing Waters. It sounds like the deck was the perfect spot for enjoying those beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and we're delighted that you all made such great memories with crab boils and time at the beach. We're glad the accommodations suited everyone comfortably, for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and super easy check-in/out process! We had a fantastic time as a family for our beach vacation. We even got to see sea turtles born and excavation!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank you, Jennifer. We are glad you enjoyed your oceanfront vacation at Healing Waters. The perfect location and easy check-in/out process make it a great spot for a family beach vacation. How exciting to witness sea turtles being born and excavation! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great convenient spot right on the beach!

Clean and perfect beach retreat getaway for the weekend... Pet friendly house was just right for us and footsteps away from the surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2024
Thank you, David! We’re glad you enjoyed the beachfront location and found the house perfect for your weekend getaway. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple Retreat

The location was perfect for a quiet and simple beach getaway. No fancy Bella and whistles and the A/C struggled a little on very hot days, but the house was nicely furnished and had all of the kitchen and beach amenities that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad the location worked well for your beach getaway and that the home had the kitchen and beach amenities you needed. We appreciate your note about the A/C and hope it did not impact your stay too much. We hope to host you again for another relaxing visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall trip!

Great place on the beach! Loved the quiet atmosphere on the beach. The house was super clean and the host was very helpful. Would definitely stay here again! It was the perfect size for our group of four!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2023
Thank you for the super review. We enjoyed hosting you and your group. Fall is such a special time at the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Healing Waters

We have been coming to Oak Island for years and I have been staying at Healing Waters for 4 years. It is always wonderful! The house is so quaint, peaceful, and on the beach!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We’re thrilled to hear that Healing Waters has been your go-to spot on Oak Island for the past four years. It’s wonderful to know that you find the house quaint, peaceful, and perfectly situated on the beach. Your continued visits mean a lot to us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back for another wonderful stay anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Healing Waters

The house was very clean and it was decorated with good taste. We would definitely stay there again. We had everything we could possibly need.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
We're so happy you enjoyed the the house and you had everything you needed. We look forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Mary's property was great!. Clean, modern and a great spot. Perfect for anyone from a solo traveler to a family of six.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2020
A pleasure hosting you, Brett! Glad our beachfront cottage met your expectations. Hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Ive stayed in many houses in Oak Island, this was one of my favorites. Cute little place in a great location, loved the close beach access. House was clean and had all the promised amenities, host was great with communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2023
Thanks for your great review, Nichole. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group. We strive to deliver what we advertise/promise. We're happy you were satisfied with the cottage and its amenities. We hope to have the privilege of your return in the near future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great Stay! Could use a little updating

We had a great time during our stay at Healing Waters. Everything was set for our stay and being on the beach was amazing. The house could definitely use some updates though given the cost you pay for your stay - the inside furnishings looks pretty worn and many cooking items in kitchen were put away dirty. For the cost, not sure we would stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

We very much enjoyed the privilege of staying in this freshly renovated and tastefully decorated home. It has a beautiful ocean view, a very nice porch, and has a well-stocked kitchen for making family dinners. We had a very happy stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It was a pleasure having you and your family, Dana. We so appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to correct the wi-fi problem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

This was our 2nd year in this beach home and it was great. The house is clean, great location, and the host is awesome! She checks in and communicates with her guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We're so glad you chose us two years in a row. Thanks for being such great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at the beach!

We spent a week at Oak Island and had a great time. Everything was as expected with no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oak Island 2023

Very happy with my stay in oak island. The place was exactly as explained in the listing. It was a great pleasure to stay here and look forward to the next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
As hosts, our goal is to under promise and over deliver. When we get reviews like "exactly as listed," we know we hit the mark. Always a pleasure serving guests like Tammy who are responsive and follow house rules.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice vacation!

Our family enjoyed the visit on Oak Island, NC. There was plenty to do but most of all, we liked having a house on the beach and staying together for a week! The itrip folks were helpful and prompt when we had any requests. We are happy to use them again to look into a family vacation stay. Unfortunately we had some stormy weather but still had a good time.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad your family enjoyed the visit to Oak Island. Thank you for your kind words about our team! We're happy that our team was helpful and prompt with your requests. Even with the stormy weather, we're pleased you still had a good time. We look forward to helping you with your next family vacation!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oak Island and Healing Waters are the Best!

This is our second year at Healing Waters. It is just perfect for our family of 5. No frills, but nicely maintained and all we need to enjoy a wonderful stay at the beach. We love it here!!! The beach is beautiful and the island has a lot of offer. We love that it is close to Southport for great shopping. This place is great and we’re already booked again for next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review and for returning to Healing Waters! We're thrilled that our place is perfect for your family and that you enjoyed another wonderful stay at the beach. We can't wait to welcome you back again next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy accommodations

My family had a great time at Healing Waters on Oak Island. The beach wasn't busy. We had one issue with the guest toilet not working and they were there to fix it the same day. The house was clean. Thank you for providing us with a memorable vacation
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you, Marcia, for your review. We’re delighted to hear that your family had a great time at Healing Waters and enjoyed the peaceful beach. We apologize for the issue with the guest toilet but are glad it was resolved quickly. It’s wonderful to know the house was clean and contributed to a memorable vacation. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Location, but bring supplies.

Wonderful house and, great location!! The outdoor shower is perfect with the rain shower head! If you are staying longer then a week you need to buy extra toilet paper, trash bags, and paper towels. I wish it had a iron. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
So glad you enjoyed our new outdoor shower. We installed that this spring and it's a HUGE improvement over the rough plywood that we tore down! I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed by the supplies level. As explained in our House Manual, we provide par level consumables. If our guests plan on staying longer, they are responsible for providing those extras. Good to be able to re-emphasize this in our reviews, though.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best beachfront stay in OKI!

Mary is the best host I’ve ever had! I’ve stayed in Oak Island for about six years now and she is hands down the most accommodating host. The house was extremely clean (this was such a relief because I have worked with the property management company on the island -iykyk- and things were not clean whatsoever in past rentals). Mary is attentive and her home is so cozy. Her and her home definitely made this the best OKI trip I’ve ever had. I highly recommend and will refer Mary and her home to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Taylor is the kind of guest every host hopes for but rarely gets. She was totally understanding when we had to schedule an A/C maintenance visit during her stay. We appreciate her taking such great care of our little cottage and hope to host her again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

OKI

Great location!!! Very cute cottage. Air conditioning was great. Shower curtain liner in the hall bath was really moldy, toilet didn’t flush well, and bedding was clean but stained and very worn. Coffee maker using pods did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Lynn. I’m really sorry to hear about the issues with the shower curtain, toilet, and bedding. We’ll make sure to address these concerns right away and get the coffee maker fixed. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the chance to provide a better experience for you in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Healing Waters

This home was just what we needed for our week stay in Oak Island! We’ve stayed at several on the island over the years and this home far surpassed our expectations! Added bonus? The air actually works! Lol. It was in the perfect spot on the beach, the most relaxing deck with rockers & all in between! The property management was quick responses with whatever it was we needed as well! Book here. You won’t regret it. I can’t wait to come back next summer!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you for your review Amanda! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Healing Waters. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and we look forward to hosting you again next summer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Memories

We just returned from a 3 day trip to OKI . We had a wonderful time and made some wonderful memories. Our son was home from Switzerland to enjoy the time with us. We stayed at Healing Waters. What a perfect name for the place. Spent lots of porch sitting time,sipping coffee and reminiscing. Walks on the beach were peaceful and pleasantAll of this was smoothly facilitated by the wonderful staff of iTrip. We were welcomed and given a great orientation of the house. A nice welcoming package contained all the “start up” supplies we needed and was waiting for us. ITrip took care of all our needs and even exceeded our expectations. They made sure that we had everything we needed to insure a great time together. I can readily recommend iTrip for the arrangement of your next vacation. Warm regards and sincere thanks iTrip staff!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you had a wonderful time at Healing Waters and made some awesome memories! We're happy that we made your stay special and exceed your expectations. Thanks again for choosing iTrip, and we hope to host you again soon!
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