Title: Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27529228&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard ## Photo gallery for Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard ![Exterior - Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529300/27529228/79b7e0c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529300/27529228/1c704a5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books - Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529300/27529228/aff4d4b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books - Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529300/27529228/ac3eba90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529300/27529228/fe008ec7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ocean views await at Ivy Cottage, a well-maintained and cozy retreat with hardwood floors and an updated kitchen. Unwind in the sunroom or on the oceanfront deck with rockers and picnic tables. Enjoy a BBQ on the charcoal grill, enclosed shower facilities for post-beach relaxation, plus three flat screen TV's for indoor entertainment. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8928 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard 3 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom 1 Queen | 2 Twins | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk Beds | 1 Double Sofa Bed If your vacation vibes lean towards lazy, sun-drenched afternoons and nostalgic memories of a bygone era, then let a stay at Ivy Cottage refresh your soul. Nestled among the dunes of East Beach, this cozy oceanfront cabin welcomes two dogs and has a grassy, fenced backyard for your babies and fur-babies alike to play safely in as well as a spacious deck where you’re sure to spend hours listening to the waves and enjoying the sea air. The open-concept main living area features original wood paneling and fun nautical details. Gather around the wall-mounted flatscreen TV to watch your favorite shows or spread one of the classic boardgames stocked at the home across the coffee table for some friendly competition. The compact eat-in kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook during your stay, and the round table here seats four comfortably. Just beyond, the Florida room offers a second living space with two couches including a double sleeper sofa, a second TV and an additional dining table that seats six. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and offers a TV for personal entertainment. There is also an ensuite half bath for your convenience. The other two bedrooms are each furnished with a twin bed and a twin-over-double bunk bed. The shared full bathroom down the hall provides a step-in glass shower stall. A small utility room offers a stackable washer and dryer so there’s no need to haul sandy towels and swimsuits back home. Outside, the grassy fenced side yard is an oceanfront rarity, a perfect spot for dogs and kids to run off extra energy. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water is also appreciated when it comes time to rinse off after time spent on the beach. Cook out on the charcoal grill and dine al fresca at the classic picnic table under the shade of an umbrella. Listen to the crash of the waves from the oceanside deck, where you'll find plenty of comfortable seating including classic rockers and even a small breakfast bar perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening cocktails. Gates at either end of the deck make this a safe space for little ones as well and a cantilevered umbrella provides shade. Build castles in the sand, take long walks along the shore and make memories together to last a lifetime at Ivy Cottage. Please note there are limited ocean views over dune line. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 928 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034600/73034594/f95280f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pool in Deck-Elevator-8BR,8.5BA Estate,Oceanfront-Sleeps22 Long Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=73034594&PinnedHotelID=73034594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117690000/117682600/117682542/w1179h800x0y0-c778b6f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Cottage: Pet Friendly Long Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=117682542&PinnedHotelID=117682542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121960000/121959919/2d357782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-friendly home near the beach with amazing pool, central AC, & W/D Long Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=121959919&PinnedHotelID=121959919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114790000/114789700/114789622/2e4551e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful 5 Bedroom 3 Bath House, Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 Long Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=114789622&PinnedHotelID=114789622&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529189/e4bbf0fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Beach Music Paradise Too: Pool, Outdoor Living Spaces Galore & Ocean Views on Long Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=27529189&PinnedHotelID=27529189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112050200/112050166/522dddbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bird House: Contemporary Coastal Elegance with Swimming Pool Long Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=112050166&PinnedHotelID=112050166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529109/95517b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BeachyPeachyKeen.com: 4 Bed/2 Bath Home with Fun Decor and Ocean Views Long Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=27529109&PinnedHotelID=27529109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101904200/101904159/083d5fb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 BR Oceanview home with hot tub and pet friendly! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 986 ## 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 Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park 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 cycling and horse riding nearby. [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%7C33.91253%2C-78.13643&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ja5iQkak0aTIiXyxOiLIRP-BJsY=) Oak Island, NC ### What's nearby - ![Amazing sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Caswell Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ivy Cottage: Dog-Friendly, Oceanfront Cottage with Fenced Yard Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia R. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Enjoyed the stay, perfect week ##### Cynthia R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Katielynn O. 27 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property could be improved with simple changes The house is very cramped, especially if you a maximizing the occupancy like we did. We needed to utilize the pull out bed a few nights, which is completely unusable and needs to be replaced. The two bedrooms with the bunk beds are extremely small, but beds were comfortable. There is not much room for storage of any personal items in the house and the homeowners have a few locked cabinets which lessen this available space as well. There were so many unnecessary knick-knack decorations on table and counter surfaces, that we had to move them all to one central location in order to have room for our own groceries and personal items. There were a few lights out when we arrived, and the HVAC went out while we were there. The handyman arrived within the hour, but the issue was an electrical connection which luckily was fixed by my husband on site who is a licensed Master Electrician who is always prepared with his tools. The exterior thermostat wiring was cut (probably from landscapers) and improperly wrapped with electrical tape which had been pooling rainwater, frying the thermostat. The dunes had just been re-built which re-routed the personal walk to the beach over to the adjacent property. There were not many cooking tools, pans, or dishes. The only coffee maker was a Keurig which was missing a piece and was unusable. We had to go purchase a coffee maker in order to make coffee in the kitchen. The couches are not comfortable, but most likely due to needing to be durable for the pet-friendly home. For paying over $4000.00 to rent a beach house for a week, we were sincerely disappointed in what we received and would not rent this house again. Best parts of the house: The exterior shower has hot and cold water and was the preferred shower to use over the inside one. The side yard was a nice hangout spot. ##### Katielynn O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M. 29 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### August 2021 The Ivy Cottage is a beautiful little house in a very quiet area in Oak Island & is just steps away from the ocean/beach. The view is spectacular from the back deck. We loved the outdoor shower and the fenced in area was ideal for our 2 small dogs. The areas we feel inside the cottage the owners should consider improving are the couches. The couches are ridiculously hard plastic, ones you would find on a boat. We could never get comfortable on them. Plus, if you are a plus size person and/or very tall, you might have issues with the low toilets. Master bathroom toilet leaked around base the day we arrived. Overall, it was a pleasant stay. ##### Valerie M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie K. 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Charlie K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ---