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Cottage in Ocean Isle Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

The Salt House Cottage Pet Friendly Stay and Play

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Walk over to the coffee shop, just a short drive to Sunset Beach or Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 30 minutes to North Myrtle Beach,SC. Bring your boat, kayaks, and fishing poles. We provide all linens, towels and essentials. Come relax with us. Private ✔️ Fully fenced in yard ✔️ Close to beaches ✔️ Two firepits ✔️ Huge backyard ✔️ Large front porch ✔️ Linens ✔️ Towels ✔️ Golf courses ✔️ Fishing ✔️ 2 pets allowed ✔️

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Cottage in Shallotte

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Ocean Pine Beach Cottage • Pet friendly • Fenced

Welcome to our humble cottage of the Brunswick Islands countryside! Escape to an inland area that’s tucked away but so close to all the fun! Drive 3 minutes to the Intracoastal waterway or famous Inlet waterfront restaurant. Ocean Pine is only 5 miles from Ocean Isle Beach + public boat/kayak ramps. Hop over to Holden/Sunset beach. North Myrtle is only 40 minutes away! Shallotte, NC is a cozy inland beach town that invites your family + pets to enjoy the coastal experience, events and vibes.

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Cozy Rustic OCEAN FRONT Cottage

Enjoy this old-school cottage with knotty pine walls. Pet friendly. Deck seating, gorgeous sunrise/sunset views. Walk directly to beach. Half mile walk to pier. Spacious open living area. Large dining table for games and puzzles. 3 BR (2 full, 4 twin). 1 Full bath, one half bath. During the season rents by the week with SUNDAY CHECK-IN only. -Check in ANY DAY during the off season and stay for as little as three days. Pets allowed with pet fee. Please provide your linens (sheets and towels)

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Cottage in Southport

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviews

Happy's Place Downtown Southport

This is my uncle Happy's place. It is in historic downtown Southport. Walking distance from restaurants, shopping, and the Cape Fear river. Located on a quaint alley just off the Main Street of town. This happy little cottage is nestled amongst large live oaks and in the shadow of Southport's iconic water tower. The home has one bedroom with a queen bed. The living area has a twin bed and two chairs. There is a full kitchen and small bathroom. Southport’s beautiful waterfront and parks await.

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Whimsy Whale Cottage, Oceanview, Fenced Yard

We’d love for your happy beach memories to be made here at our cottage by the sea, The Whimsy Whale. Our island cottage is perfectly placed under a canopy of magnificent live oaks, just steps away from the ocean. Nestled on a quiet beach access street central to all the best attractions, shopping and eateries on Oak Island; close to attractions in Southport too. It is one of our favorite places to spend time together and we look forward to sharing it with you, your loved ones and friends.

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Cottage in Southport

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 294 reviews

Southport's Canary Cottage

Southport's Canary Cottage is a newly renovated southern, cottage located in a small, historic town along the Cape Fear River! Canary Cottage is located 1 mile from Southport, 2 minutes from the ferry's at Deep Point Marina & 20 minutes to the Oak Island beaches! While in Southport, enjoy the shops, the majestic Live Oaks, dine at fabulous cafes & restaurants with water views, take a carriage ride, watch the boats go by, go on a ghost walk or tour a museum. Southport has something for eveyone!

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Cottage in Holden Beach

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Sandpiper~ Beachfront Cottage (pet-friendly)

Original beachfront cottage on Holden Beach, just steps from the sand and water. Enjoy the dolphins and shorebirds from the rockers on the covered porch. Cozy studio has been renovated with thoughtful upgrades. Kitchen is fully stocked including coffee maker, spices, condiments, and premium cookware. No stairs, ground-level are ideal for children, older guests, and pets (pet fee collected separately). Lots of amenities and beach items are provided for your comfort and convenience.

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Pinch of Peace, Dogs Welcome!

This is a custom built dog friendly family beach house on the quiet west side of Oak Island, a five minute drive or bike ride to the beach, and one block to the Intercostal Waterway. Artfully decorated, with a fully equipped kitchen, safely fenced back yard for dogs, screened back porch, super dog friendly beach, and a tiny house in back with more sleeping capacity; this house is a place for beach lovers who appreciate comfort and art and want their pooches along with them.

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 324 reviews

Beachy Cottage w/ screened porch & outdoor shower

Located in a quiet neighborhood with a cute screened in porch, private outdoor shower, open rinse off shower side of house, deck with grill, and privacy fence. A short drive to the beach, a 5-10 minute bike ride over the canal at 20th St or walk over to enjoy the sunset. Bring bikes and ride all over the island. Kitchen is fully equipped. We even have cornhole and a couple of other outdoor games to play in the backyard. Our goal is to make our guest feel at home. Enjoy !

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Cottage in Wilmington

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Island hopping & fishing around Masonboro Island

Fall/winter fishing at its best! Pick your adventure in this 1-of-a-kind cottage on the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve. Get your SUP or kayak ‘on’ and in just a 300m paddle (5 min) you can be lounging on one of the dozens of secluded tiny islands off our dock. Make the ~20 min paddle to experience the unspoilt beauty of Masonboro Island’s pristine, 9 mile white sand beach. Or chill on the dock and take in the jaw dropping views with a glass of wine.

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Cottage in Lockwoods Folly

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

MILE TO THE ISLE 1.8 miles to Holden Beach bridge

Renovated and Immaculate comfortable beach cottage in a quiet neighborhood yet just 1.8 miles from the Holden Beach bridge. Shopping and dining are 15 minutes away in Shallotte. Myrtle Beach and Wilmington are both within an hours drive. If you prefer to relax, you can sit on the 10' x 22' deck just outside the kitchen door, or by the fire pit, on a rocking chair or the swing in the open back yard, which is ideal for playing fetch with your dog.

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Cottage in Wrightsville Beach

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews

Wrightsville Beach Haven East Henderson Street

Enjoy a relaxing stay at this cozy beach haven, only 300 feet from the beach access, No cross street. This ground floor duplex includes 2 bedrooms, 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, a patio with grill, a private outdoor shower, and 2 parking spaces. Beach umbrella, cooler, 4 beach chairs, and 4 beach towels available for guest use. Located 2 blocks from Johnny Mercer pier and The Palm Room and 7 blocks from main shopping, restaurants, and Roberts grocery store.