Title: Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100843100/100843094/b389a1b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100843100/100843094/a1d255a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100843100/100843094/8d086e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100843100/100843094/3735c913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100843100/100843094/89df7106.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Healing Waters, an oceanfront retreat where you can unwind on the covered deck overlooking the Atlantic. Feel the soothing breeze and warm sand between your toes as you take a short stroll down the private walkway to the shoreline. With amenities like beach toys, chairs, a charcoal grill, and an open-air rinse shower with foot wash spigot nearby restaurants and shopping within driving distance. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach Key Amenities: Oceanfront with private walkway to the beach Dog Friendly Sleeps 7 | 3 Bedrooms: Queen (EnSuite), 2 Twins, Full & Twin Open-concept living/dining/kitchen with ocean views Smart TVs, electric fireplace, and games Fully stocked kitchen: drip/K-cup coffee maker, blender, toaster, stock pot Washer/dryer with iron and ironing board Covered deck with Edison lights and picnic table Beach gear: chairs, toys, binoculars Linens included with beds made before arrival Welcome bag with starter supplies provided Oceanfront; Dog Friendly, Large Covered Deck overlooking the Ocean; Private Walkway; Binoculars; Electric Fireplace; Sleeps 7 in 3 Bedrooms: #1 Primary – Queen, EnSuite (Shower), #2 – 2 Twins; #3 – Full & Twin; Bedrooms #2 and #3 both have a Smart TV, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower/Hair Dryer; Stacked Washer/Dryer/Iron; Kid Friendly – High Chair, Pack n’ Play; Living Area – Smart TV, Games/Puzzles/Books; Dining Island for 6; Picnic Table on the Deck; Kitchen – Drip & K-cup Coffee Maker, Tea Kettle, Blender, Toaster, Stock Pot; Charcoal Grill; Open Air Rinse Shower & Foot Wash Spigot; Outdoor Shower (Hot/Cold) with Rain Shower Head; Beach Toys/Chairs; No paid parking at beach accesses because you are oceanfront; Short Drive to Restaurants / Shopping / Grocery, Gym (Daily/Weekly drop-ins); Rent Bikes/Golf Cart; Seasonal: Outdoor Concert Venue/Food Trucks; Splash Pad; Farmer’s/Craft Markets; Short drive to Iconic Landmark OKI Lighthouse (Schedule Tour Ahead Online); 30 minutes to the Quaint Town of Southport. Healing Waters. When you book a getaway, that is what you are looking for. Somewhere to relax & have fun. In this oceanfront cottage one of your favorite spots may be sitting on the deck, overlooking the ocean & feeling the effect of those Healing Waters. Smell that fresh salt air. Feel those salubrious breezes. Put your toes in the warm sand. Take a dip into the ocean, the Healing Waters. In the heat of the day, relax on the covered deck & take in all the beauty that being oceanfront affords. Oak Island is unusual on the East Coast in that we have a South facing beach. Bring your camera & coffee to watch the sun rise over the water & in the evening pour a glass of wine to watch the sun set, also over the water. As the sun disappears, the Edison lights on the deck create a relaxing mood. There is a private walkway leading you over the 1st set of dunes to a path through the 2nd set of dunes to the shoreline. As you head down the walkway you may want to bring the binoculars from inside & sit on the bench to watch for dolphins playing in the water ahead of you. Zoom in to see the pelicans fly in formation & the gulls as they “laugh” at you. Grab the provided 6 chairs & beach toys as you head to enjoy the warmth of the sun & fun in the sand & water. Unload your vacation supplies under the covered parking & head right up the stairs leading to the memories about to be made. Staying oceanfront also saves you from searching for parking at the beach accesses & during the season, having to pay to park once you find that space. Enter to find an open concept kitchen, dining & living areas. The bright white, vaulted ceilings reflect the light from the windows flanking the back of the living area with views of the ocean. What an airy, relaxing vibe you feel already. In the comfortable living area, you can watch TV, play games, or relive the fun of the day by the ambiance of electric fireplace any time of year. Dividing the kitchen & living areas is an island with plenty of storage & seating for 6. You may choose alfresco dining at the picnic table on the deck. Preparing meals in this open concept kitchen allows for everyone to be together but enjoying their own activities. Small appliances include a drip/k-cup coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, toaster & stock pot to make those low county seafood boils. To the left of the dining island is the stacked washer/dryer laundry center. Save room for souvenirs by packing lighter because you can wash your vacation clothes, swimsuits & towels as you use them. An iron & board are provided to look sharp & crisp for those dinners out. The Primary Bedroom, with ensuite, entry is directly off the dining area. This Primary with queen includes an ensuite with shower & hair dryer. Bedroom #2 has 2 twin beds, TV & a desk for mobile work or school. Bedroom #3 sleeps 3 in a full & twin bed; TV. The hall bath has a tub/shower combination with hair dryer & is shared by bedrooms 2 & 3. Please note: Linens are included with your reservation and your beds will be made prior to your arrival. Also a Welcome Bag will be waiting for you upon your arrival with starter supplies which includes 2 trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher powder, washing machine powder, dish sponge, small shampoo and conditioner with bar of soap, make up remover, and 2 bottles of water. Oak Island, a family-oriented beach with a large variety of activities. Choose from the sand & sun, 2 piers, museums, nature parks & a skateboard park. Seasonally: Outdoor Concerts/Food Trucks, Splash Pad & Farmer’s/Craft Markets. The Iconic landmark, the OKI Lighthouse is in Caswell Beach. You can schedule a tour ahead of time online. It’s a short drive to a large variety of restaurants & shopping opportunities. There are 2 grocery stores on the island. If you don’t want to miss leg day, there is a gym here with daily & weekly drop-in rates. Down the walkway & over the dunes we go… Healing Waters, here we come! If you are bringing a pet, the pet fee must be paid prior to your check-in. Limit of 2 dogs - The 2 dogs must not exceed a combined weight of 80lbs. A non-refundable $200 pet fee will be added to the booking for bringing a dog. If you break house rules and bring more than 2 dogs, a $500 pet remediation fee will be charged. If the reservation is marked as no pets, and evidence of a pet being on the property is discovered from your stay, you will be ch ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 13947 ## About the area 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. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Oak Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island.dx6164970) [View more Holiday homes in Oak Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6164970-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.91447%2C-78.19098&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NogDDLJjC2d31jdexq2l6KTEugI=) Oak Island, NC ### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - 57th Place West Access Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles - Ocean Crest Pier - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles - The Point - 10 min drive - 2.9 miles - Oak Island Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 10.8 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬36 min drive - ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬11 min drive - ‪Provision Co. - ‬36 min drive - ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬36 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. ### 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 Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island. The Point and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing Dog Friendly Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Cottage, Steps to the Beach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L P. P. 8 Jun 2025 #### 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! ##### Jennifer L P. P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Gina M. 3 Jun 2025 #### 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. ##### Gina M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. 17 Sept 2024 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. ##### David F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geneva W. 28 May 2024 #### 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. ##### Geneva W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### TAMMY K. 7 Aug 2023 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. ##### TAMMY K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. 16 Sept 2023 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! ##### Michael J. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett J. 19 Nov 2020 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. ##### Brett J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D L. 4 Sept 2018 #### 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. ##### D L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Healing Waters Healing Waters cottage was a great place for our group of four to stay. Clean and well appointed and right on the beach! The host and property manager were very responsive and everything was exactly as we hoped. We would definitely consider staying there again! ##### Susan M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L P. P. 21 Jun 2023 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. ##### Jennifer L P. P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia F. 1 Jul 2024 #### 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! ##### Virginia F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jean T. 15 Jul 2024 #### 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. ##### Jean T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia C. 13 Aug 2024 #### 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 ##### Marcia C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith A. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great oak island rental This was a great place to stay. The property was very clean. Good location on the quiet side of the island. Simple instructions for check-in, check-out. My family has rented here twice now, and will again in the future. Thanks! ##### Keith A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lynn M. 3 Aug 2024 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. ##### Lynn M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent m. 4 Sept 2022 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. ##### Brent m. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristi B. 31 Jul 2023 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. ##### Kristi B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia F. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fletcher Beach Vacation 2023 We had a wonderful time at Healing Waters. The beach cottage is just perfect. Nicely maintained and updated and just the right size for our family of 5. Direct beach access is fantastic. Mary was wonderful as we had a few bumps in the beginning of the trip. We highly recommending staying here if you have the chance. Wonderful!! ##### Virginia F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslee H. 16 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway The house was exactly as portrayed on VRBO; very clean and cozy. We had never been to Oak Island and were very pleasantly surprised. It met all of our requirements: quiet, low key and beautiful. We had the added experience of seeing a sea turtle hatching. Will definitely be back! Thank you to our gracious hosts! ##### Leslee H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylar H. 5 Sept 2023 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! ##### Taylar H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin N. 27 Jun 2024 #### 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! ##### Justin N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 3 Jun 2024 #### 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly N. 17 Jun 2024 #### A Gem of a Property! We were incredibly pleased with Healing Waters! While it is one of the older homes on the island, it has clearly been well cared for over the years! The home was very clean, nicely appointed and made good use of space. We thought we'd need the picnic table for dinners for our group of 7, but the island was comfortable and easily seated 7 (with the help of an extra stool we found in the pantry!) The master bathroom is quite small, but the outdoor shower helped alleviate that situation, as there was no way my 6'5" 240lb husband was going to fit in that shower stall! The hallway bathroom had a broken towel ring and was not furnished with a hand towel, but we made due with paper towels. The only true problem we had during out stay was very minor (the hose had a hole in it,) but was fixed less than 18 hours after we advised of the issue. Great service! My only true complaint is that the home was changed to pet friendly with no notification after we had signed the contract for a 100% pet free home. I was assured that the home would be thoroughly cleaned, including all bedding, as my son has a dog allergy. I am assuming this was done, as we had no issues. This change will make this house unusable for us in the future, which is unfortunate because it is truly a gem. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Kelly N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichole K. 12 Sept 2023 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! ##### Nichole K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin B. 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Great place for the week. Beautiful setting and very comfortable. We highly recommend and will stay again next year... ##### Kevin B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023