Cottage By The Sea Vacation Rental in Oak Island, NC | Dog Friendly
Home Rental in Oak Island North Carolina
House vacation rental in Oak Island with 2 bedrooms, wrap-around porch, and backyard, plus an enclosed outdoor shower; a beach house rental near the pier, shops, and dining with beach access a short walk away.
Why You'll Love This Rental
Cottage by the Sea is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Oak Island, North Carolina that sleeps up to 5 in a compact 440 square feet. Set in Coastal North Carolina with a waterfront-nearby setting and near-beach access, it’s designed for simple coastal stays with practical features like keyless entry, private parking, and WiFi.
Inside, the home includes a fully equipped kitchen with an electric range/cooktop, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, toaster, blender, and both Keurig and drip coffee makers. Entertainment is covered with Smart TVs (including TVs in both bedrooms), plus books and board games. Outdoor features include a wrap-around porch, backyard, charcoal grill, and an enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower. Linens and towel sets are provided based on the home’s capacity. Please note there is no washer or dryer, and the outbuilding behind the home is not for guest use.
Property Highlights
The home is in Oak Island, North Carolina, described as centrally located in the heart of Oak Island. Beach access is noted as a short walk to the end of 29th Place E. The listing also mentions nearby Ocean Crest Pier and Island Way Restaurant, plus Middleton Park with courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, and a skateboard park. Historic Southport and ferry rides to Kure Beach and Bald Head Island are referenced as additional nearby options.
Rates & Availability (USD)
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Availability Calendar
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Mid Season: 9/19/2026 - 10/30/2026 Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 |
$195 | n/a | n/a |
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Sweatshirt: 10/31/2026-11/20/2026 Oct 31, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026 |
$175 | n/a | n/a |
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Thanksgiving: 11/21/2026 - 11/27/2026 Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026 |
$195 | n/a | n/a |
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Sweatshirt 11/28/2026-12/18/2026 Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026 |
$175 | n/a | n/a |
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Christmas/NY 12/19/2026 - 1/2/2027 Dec 19, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027 |
$195 | n/a | n/a |
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Sweatshirt 2027:1/3/2027-3/26/2027 Jan 03, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027 |
$175 | n/a | n/a |
About This Rental
2 Bedroom 1 Bath House | Walk to the Beach
Dog Friendly | Sleeps 5
"PLEASE NOTE: NO WASHER OR DRYER AVAILABLE WITH THIS HOME"
Better Beach Rentals does provide linens and towel sets per the capacity of the home prior to arrival. Extra linens and towel sets may be requested for an additional fee. A laundromat is also located in nearby Southport.
New to the Rental Market for 2026! - Cozy beach cottage with wrap-around porch, backyard, short walk to the beach, and close to everything you could need or want! Perfect for small families or a group of friends to getaway from the hustle and bustle and slow down to an Oak Island pace of life!
Helpful Tip for Your Stay: The outbuilding behind the home is not for guest use.
Highlights and Distinctive Features:
- Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets
- Short walk to the beach
- Close to shops, dining and the pier
- Hardwood flooring
- Ceiling fans
- Elderly friendly (only a few steps to enter the home)
- Wrap-around porch
- Backyard - Great space for the kiddos and your furry friend to play and for memory-making evening cookouts!
- Charcoal grill
- Enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower
- Private parking (4 spaces)
- Dog friendly
Amenities at a Glance:
- Entertainment: Smart TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Puzzles. Books.
- Fully-equipped Kitchen: Refrigerator. Electric range and cooktop. Built-in microwave. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster. Keurig and drip coffee makers. Blender. Stock pot.
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) provided per the capacity of the house
- Free WIFI
- Iron and ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking
- Keyless entry
Bed Layout: 1Q, 1BB T/Q (Sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 Bunk Bed Twin over Queen
Location and Nearby Attractions:
- Centrally located in the heart of Oak Island
- Beach Access: Short walk to end of 29th Place E
- Within walking distance to Ocean Crest Pier and Island Way Restaurant (casual oceanfront dining)
- Close to Pepperoni Grill, King's Beachwear, and Middleton Park with basketball hoops, tennis and pickleball courts, multiple playgrounds, splash pad, skateboard park, and more!
- Convenient to great shops, more restaurants, grocery stores (Publix and Food Lion), Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, Fort Caswell Civil War fort, and other fun activities
- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
Welcome to Cottage by the Sea!
Who hasn't dreamed of having their own Cottage by the Sea? This classic and cozy cottage is the ideal retreat for a beach escape to remember! Perfect for small families and friends, you'll experience breathtaking Oak Island sunrises and sunsets paint the sky as you relax on the wrap-around porch, warm breezes and the salt air filling your senses with peace and comfort. Just a short walk and you can be digging your toes into the sand and taking long walks along the shoreline to the pier whenever your heart desires. Lazy, carefree days await you at this beautiful little Cottage by the Sea. Spend your evenings grilling out your fresh catch after a relaxing and fun-filled day of fishing, while your kids and furry family members run and play in the backyard, where gathering together becomes a nightly ritual. Thrill seekers and quiet retreaters alike will love the close proximity to everything there is to do and see in Oak Island and nearby historic Southport, from sky diving to shopping to guided tours and scenic wonders. Experience Oak Island as the locals do, and enjoy the sweet life at your very own Cottage by the Sea! Make your reservation today before this island treasure gets taken!
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