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Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard

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At Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard

  • Welcome to The Blue Cottage – Your Oak Island Beach Escape!

    Nestled in the charming coastal community of Oak Island, North Carolina, The Blue Cottage is your perfect home base for a relaxing beach getaway. Just a 10-minute walk to multiple public beach accesses, this renovated, pet-friendly cottage on a quiet residential street offers comfort, convenience, and coastal charm for up to 6 guests and 2 furry friends.

    The Space

    This thoughtfully updated cottage blends modern amenities with beachside vibes. Relax in the spacious living room with a smart TV and a queen-size sleeper sofa for extra guests. The fully equipped kitchen features new appliances, a Keurig coffee machine, diverse cookware, and beach-themed dinnerware to make meal prep a breeze.

    Sleeping Arrangements

    Master Bedroom (1st Floor): Luxurious queen-size Tempur-Pedic zero gravity mattress, large closet, dresser, smart TV, and adjacent 4-piece bathroom with extra towels and linens.

    Second Bedroom (2nd Floor): Two cozy double mattresses, dresser, smart TV, and a nearby 3-piece bathroom stocked with towels and linens.

    Additional Sleeping: Queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room for flexible accommodations.

    Private Backyard Oasis

    Step into the spacious double-lot backyard, fully enclosed by a privacy fence—perfect for pets and relaxation.

    A patio with seating for four, ideal for al fresco dining.

    A gas grill for BBQs and a fire pit for cozy evenings under the stars.

    A pet sanitation station and outdoor wash station to rinse off sand after beach adventures.

    Why Choose The Blue Cottage?

    Pet-Friendly: Bring up to two pets ($100 fee) and let them roam safely in the fenced yard.

    Beach Proximity: A short stroll to 40th St beach access.

    Modern Comforts: Newly renovated with smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and premium bedding.

    Family-Owned: Managed by a beach-loving family dedicated to your comfort, with a welcome packet highlighting local attractions, dining, and activities.

    Local Highlights

    Explore Oak Island’s sandy shores, vibrant seafood restaurants, or nearby attractions like the Oak Island Lighthouse and Southport’s historic charm, all just minutes away. Whether you’re building sandcastles, kayaking, or enjoying local events, there’s something for everyone.

    Impeccable Care: A locally, family-owned cleaning and yard management teams ensure the cottage is spotless and beautifully maintained.

    Have a question? We’re local and quick to respond for a worry-free stay.

    Ready to unwind at The Blue Cottage? Reserve now for a relaxing escape filled with beach days, cozy nights, and lasting memories. We can’t wait to welcome you and your pets to Oak Island!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by houses and a beach.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
    Caswell Beach
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Oak Island Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
    6 min drive
  • Beacon315
    12 min drive
  • Koko Cabana
    6 min drive
  • Paul's of Oak Island
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Oak Island Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Blue Cottage: Renovated Beachside Retreat, Pet-Friendly w/ Fenced Private Yard Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed and can’t wait to go back. Great communication with the owner but had no issues. Very quiet location.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Cottage is a lovely home. Very clean, large rooms w/TV's. Very relaxing atmosphere.Pet friendly. Nice large backyard for our dog to run around. It is walking distance to the beach. We had a great time staying there and would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Great location, perfect pet area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described and just what our family was looking for. The neighborhood was quiet and neighbors were very friendly. The fenced in back yard was great for our fur baby. I wasn’t a fan of the bed in the main bedroom (not what I’m used to) but my husband liked it. My teen boys said their beds were very comfy. Even though the house is pet friendly, it smelled good and was very clean. I would definitely recommend this house for a family with pets.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

We had a great time on our vacation we brought our golden doodle along with us the property was very clean and the fenced in yard was a big plus
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Thanksgiving vacation

House was clean and comfortable. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Heaven

Such a beautiful property in a great location! Everything we wanted in this beach cottage. We loved how pet friendly it was and hope to visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Cottage stay

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Cottage, especially the beautiful beach just a half mile away, a fully fenced yard for our dog, convenient local stores, and a friendly and attractive neighborhood for walks.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

The host was quick to respond and had very easy check in and check out instructions. We had a great time at the beach and at the house. We loved the board games provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway!

We had a great time at this pet friendly home! Our dogs loved the back yard and we had a fantastic time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family and dog at the beach

lovely home, great fenced in yard for our dog. Our second year at the Blue House. Lovely place in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oak Island Getaway

We had a great stay at the house for 3 nights in August and it was our first time in Oak Island. The Blue Cottage was very comfortable for thee 4 of us and our Dog. We loved the fenced in backyard and it was a vert nice and well kept house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay!

Homey, cozy and clean! Loved having upstairs and downstairs' baths for the kids and adults. Not having to worry about the dog getting out was a bonus as well as the spray-off station. Thank you for the amazing hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

Our stay here was great! This house has everything you need & a really nice backyard for the furry family members! If we could add one thing, it would be a dish washer! Other than that this house is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Blue Cottage

This is an amazing cottage to stay at. It has everything you will need. The privacy fence for my dog was a huge plus. He had plenty of room to run. The cottage is located in a great location. Close to the beach and shops. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

We have family that lives on Oak Island and this was by far our favorite rental. The house was perfect and very comfortable and clean. It had everything we needed, and the best part…its location, It’s 3 streets away from our family. The backyard was large and so nice for our dogs. Thank you so much to the host! We will return. Sincerely,The Guttenberger’s
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Cottage get away

A wonderful time was had by all. Just what we all needed. This cottage is above and beyond comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely go back again. In a lot of ways it reminded me of our cottage and atmosphere on Eastern Long Island!! An extra plus . Thanks Melinda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage with spacious fenced backyard and powerful AC!

We stayed at the Blue Cottage for a long weekend with our pups and absolutely recommend this listing! Spacious, secure yard with lots of room for the pups to run. The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances and utensils. Large AC unit kept the house very cool all weekend. Not having a king bed was a minor inconvenience, but we made it work! Great spot for a small family to stay on Oak Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful property in quiet neighborhood

melinda was great to work with, and the property is just as pictured, clean on arrival and had everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend. we enjoyed the outdoor spaces too(except those durn flies), and it was an easy 10 minute walk to the beach, we rented umbrellas and chairs from quicksand to make it easier. the decor is really cute beach-not overdone and keyless enrty great-once we got the hang of it-. the outdoor shower was nice for a rinse, and not having a dishwasher was no biggy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I were very impressed with the accomdations at this house. There were plenty of towels/fresh linens available. There were even beach towels! The kitchen was clean and well stocked with dishes and utensils. The freezer even had an ice maker. The sectional couch and chair provided comfortable seating for our family of six. The outdoor shower was convenient when we came back from the beach. We ended not bringing our dog, but the backyard was a nice size and the fence was in excellent condition. She even provided a poop scoop and bags to make clean up convenient. Caswell Beach was an excellent location for finding shells and swimming. It wasn't as crowded as other beaches we've been to in the past and was family friendly. We mostly walked from the house to the beach and it wasn't bad at all. The neighborhood was friendly and clean. Even when crossing the road, most vehicles would stop to allow easy crossing.I would be surprised if anyone was disappointed with the accommodations and location of this house. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The prefect vacation stay. Very short walk to the beach, super clean and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! We came for a girls weekend and the house had everything we needed. I loved the quiet neighborhood and how short of a drive it was to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and fenced backyard. Clean and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation house for family & pets
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage. The host was very responsive to any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025