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

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A covered porch with white rocking chairs and a yellow table. - DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. (Oak Island)
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through a door. - DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. (Oak Island)
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, chairs, and a small table. - DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. (Oak Island)
A well-maintained lawn with a large tree and a building with multiple windows and a porch in the background. - DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. (Oak Island)
A sandy beach with a rope barrier leading to the water. - DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage. (Oak Island)
At DOG FRIENDLY - Second Row ...Ruff Life beach cottage., you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island 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 cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by houses and a beach.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
    Caswell Beach
    9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Holden Beach
    35 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Oak Island Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    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 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 is parking?

Onsite 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.?

Check-out 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 Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is comfortable, clean and everything you need is there including some basic spices for cooking. Even on hot summer days this house stays cool, which is not always the case at the beach. Beach access is a short walk. Provided beach gear is in good shape and ready for the beach. House is well stocked and the outdoor shower is great, a must for our crew, no indoor showers when at the beach! Thanks for sharing your beach house with us!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location

Perfect location on Oak Island. Steps to the beach, even good ocean views from the kitchen table for breakfast every morning. Whole house is dog friendly, and was clean. The front porch is fabulous for evenings and is has railings around it so our dog could go off leash while out with us. Expansive rear yard with plenty of "potty room". Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruff life

Family get together. My wife, my dog, and I stayed at the home. It was fantastic. Dog beds in every room and it had everything you needed for kitchen and bath. Our dog loved it. Will definitely plan on coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach stay for people and dogs

Thank you Amy!This house is a perfect place for dogs and people who love dogs. The house was comfortable and squeaky clean. I thought maybe a “dog friendly” place might have a dog smell. Not at all. It was one of the cleanest places that I have stayed. And my dogs were comfortable. My brother and his wife stopped by and they raved about the place, and said they would love to rent the house in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Ruff Life. The house was clean and comfortable. You can see the ocean from the front porch and we spent every evening sitting out there. We really liked the area under the house and the outdoor shower. The house is incredibly close to the beach access so it was easy to go back and forth to the beach. We hope to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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