Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 928 square feet

3 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom
1 Queen | 2 Twins | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk Beds | 1 Double Couch Bed

UPDATE: Ivy Cottage has some big changes coming up in 2023, including a repaired deck along with an increase in seating and new furnishings. The fenced yard area will entail a stone patio for the picnic table and modest sitting area overlooking grille area. The remaining area will have Bermuda Sod.

Ivy Cottage is a well-maintained and a comfortable getaway with wood, pergo and tiled floor, an refreshed kitchen and a sunroom with a pullout couch for additional seating and additional dining. The full bathroom features a shower.

The oceanfront deck has rockers and picnic tables plus a security gate for your kids or dogs (this vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs per reservation year-round), plus a fenced yard. Outside enclosed shower with hot and cold water and changing room and a charcoal grille.

Three flat screen TV's with cable, three DVD players and wireless internet.

Please note there are limited ocean vistas over dune line.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips and Tricks for getting the best Oak Island vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked early. Booking your rental property up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• To get the most suitable rental home within your budget, we suggest booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guides which include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning and picking the right Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• First and foremost, have your family select dates and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is regularly accessible online. If not, contact the property manager before you book the vacation home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. Store the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let burglars spoil your vacation.
• Record any damages to the property at check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors disrupting your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a wonderful time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.