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Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a library, and laundry facilities at Dog Friendly w/ Spectacular Ocean Views. Active travelers can enjoy motor boating, birdwatching, and surfing/body boarding at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Dog-Friendly Beach Cottage with Ocean Views! FREE ACTIVITIES

  • Little Sunshine – Dog-Friendly Beach Cottage with Ocean Views!

    Enjoy ocean views, coastal charm, and an easy walk to the beach at this inviting second-row Oak Island vacation rental! Little Sunshine is the perfect spot for a relaxing beach getaway with family, friends, and your four-legged family members. Located just one block from beach access, this dog-friendly cottage comfortably sleeps 8 and offers plenty of space to relax, play, and make lasting beach memories.



    Why You'll Love Little Sunshine

    -Ocean Views: Enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic from the front deck.

    -Easy Beach Access: Second-row location, just one block from the beach.

    - Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry family members along!

    - Sleeps 8: Four bedrooms with 2 King beds, 1 Queen, and 2 Twin beds.

    - Outdoor Living: Front and back decks with rocking chairs, plus a hot/cold outdoor shower.

    - Beach Gear Included: 6 beach chairs, umbrellas, toys, 2 bicycles, and more.

    - Family Fun: Cornhole, pickleball setup, puzzles, games, and beach reads.

    - Convenient Parking: Covered parking with space for up to 6 vehicles.



    Relax, Unwind & Enjoy the View



    Start your mornings with coffee in the rocking chairs on the front deck, taking in the ocean views and listening to the waves. Oak Island's south-facing shoreline offers beautiful views throughout the day, and you may even spot fishing boats, shrimp boats, or ships heading toward the Port of Wilmington.



    Inside, the open-concept living area offers comfortable seating, a large Smart TV, and plenty of room for everyone to gather. The fully equipped kitchen includes a Keurig and drip coffee maker, slow cooker, griddle, blender, and everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. Enjoy dinner around the dining table or head outside for a meal in the coastal breeze.



    Comfortable Accommodations for 8



    This four-bedroom beach cottage offers comfortable sleeping arrangements and Smart TVs in every bedroom.



    - Bedroom 1: King bed, ocean view, Smart TV

    - Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Smart TV

    - Bedroom 3: King bed, ocean view, Smart TV

    - Bedroom 4: Two Twin beds, Smart TV



    Two shared full bathrooms with tub/shower combinations make getting ready for a day at the beach easy.



    A full-size washer and dryer are also provided, so you can pack light and keep those beach towels and swimsuits fresh! (Bring your own beach towels)



    Outdoor Fun & Extra Touches



    There's plenty to enjoy beyond the beach! Relax on the back deck, rinse off in the outdoor shower, or head downstairs for some friendly competition with cornhole, chess, or checkers. Enjoy the picnic table, comfortable outdoor seating, and even a unique outdoor movie experience with the Roku projector!



    With beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycles, beach toys, and a small pickleball area with a net, you'll have plenty of ways to enjoy your time outdoors.



    Little Sunshine is ready to help you make a whale of a good time and memories that last long after your tan fades!



    A Few Extras to Make Your Stay Easier

    - Bed linens/Towels are included, and beds are made before arrival. One bath towel per guest; plan accordingly.

    - A welcome bag with starter supplies will be waiting for you, including paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher and laundry detergent, dish sponge, small toiletries, makeup remover, and bottled water.

    -FREE ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR STAY!

    Enjoy complimentary activities included with your stay. Activities vary by season and availability.

    After booking, eligible guests will receive information on how to access and reserve their complimentary activities.

    Activities, participating providers, availability, and seasonal offerings may vary and are subject to change without notice.



    Pet Policy:

    We’re happy to host dogs! Depending on the booking platform, the pet fee may not be included in your total and will be requested separately(airbnb is a seperate fee requested). A non-refundable $200 pet fee (up to 2 dogs, 80 lbs combined) is required and must be paid before check-in—access details will be sent once completed.

    Maximum of 2 dogs. Unregistered pets will incur a $200 pet fee plus a $500 remediation fee.

    Dogs must be up to date on vaccines and flea/tick prevention. No dogs on furniture or beds (additional cleaning fees may apply). Please bring a crate if needed; there is not one at the property.

    Strictly no cats allowed.

    The lot beside this home has active construction.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, this vacation home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Holden Beach
    34 min drive - 47.0 km
  • A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.
    Wilmington Convention Center
    45 min drive - 63.4 km
  • A brick building with arched entrances and a sign reading "DePaolo Hall".
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    51 min drive - 69.9 km
  • A multi-story building with a curved facade, benches, and a street with cars and pedestrians.
    Mayfaire Town Center
    56 min drive - 79.5 km
  • Oak Island Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beacon315
    12 min drive
  • Paul's of Oak Island
    9 min drive
  • Lonerider at Oak Island
    7 min drive
  • The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza
    33 min drive
  • Salt64
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly w/ Spectacular Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly w/ Spectacular Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly w/ Spectacular Ocean Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly w/ Spectacular Ocean Views located?

Located in Long Beach, this golf vacation home is steps from Oak Island Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and 57th Place West Access Park. Horse Island and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Dog-Friendly Beach Cottage with Ocean Views! FREE ACTIVITIES Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at your home! Everything we needed was there! It was clean and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday weekend stay

The house was super clean and well stocked, particularly the kitchen. Kid-friendly/simple to baby proof and appreciated the gates on the stairs for young children and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this home. Everything was clean. Great location to near beach accesses. Enjoyed a lot of time on the front porch with a view of the ocean. Caution that the steps at the back of the house coming from the driveway side are SLIPPERY when wet! No gripped padding on them at all. A great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Terrible beds

Nice property but cleaning crew not up to par. Some steps need some tending to. Bad tv in the bedroom, needs replaced. Terribly uncomfortable beds in king rooms! Basically nice place with a few little things to tweak as mentioned. Fabulous location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family rental. Beautiful views, close walk to the beach and all the beach gear was there for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roomy and Clean

Excellent home for a family reunion. Nice room arrangement for privacy in the bedrooms.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views of the ocean with easy walk to access. House and all amenities were as promised or above.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ms. Norman

Lovely Stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful stay!

This home was perfect for our family. The beach access is only two houses down, so the walk wasn’t too strenuous for our aging parents or our 2 daughters (8 and 10). The home had everything we needed for meals at home and was very comfortable and clean. Everyone enjoyed the outdoor shower too! There is a bit of road noise for the bedrooms on the beach side because this is a pretty busy stretch of the island. Unfortunately they were building a house next door during our stay (we didn’t know at the time of booking- but were told the week before our stay) so there was a lot of beating and banging, however once the home is complete, there is nothing to worry about! Overall, it was a great visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Fun!

I cannot overstate how lovely it is to sit on the deck, drink coffee and look at the ocean in this house! The house was clean, exactly as described and exactly what we needed. The thoughtful welcome bag with toiletries and helpful area guides was a huge plus. Lovely property, lovely management. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July Gettaway

House was great!! Well stocked, clean, and two steps from the beach! Loved that it had games to play inside and outside. In case you might of forgot It also had beach chairs, beach umbrella, and beach toys to bring over to the beach!! The only thing I was disappointed in was that it said there would be two bikes to ride, but I only saw one bike in there. No big deal though! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cleaning

There were a few cockroaches that we saw. The kitchen was not completely clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our stay at Little Sunshine! It was very cozy for our family and we would definitely stay here again in the future. The property was clean and not cluttered with all of the extra kitchen stuff that some rental properties can have. The kitchen was well appointed with the decent knives, pots & pans, and small kitchen appliances. The beds were also decent. Not all of the rooms have dressers, so you may not be able to totally unpack but that isn't a huge problem because there are closets in the rooms without dressers.You can see the ocean from the covered deck and the public beach access is about a block away from the house. There are enough beach chairs and some other beach toys to use so you don't have to pack your own. We used the two beach cruiser bikes a few times as well. There are some other beach equipment/toys that are not in working condition and could be removed, like broken boogie boards or umbrellas. We didn't want to dispose of them since they didn't belong to us. We also tried to play Scrabble but neither game boxes had any letter tiles in them which we thought was weird. One more thing to consider...There is a new property being built on the lot next door. When we arrived, the pile-driver was still on-site and we were woken up on Monday morning at 7a.m. to them placing more stilts for the new house. That was the only day that we were disturbed but we just spent a lot of time on the beach to avoid the noise and shaking of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great week on Oak Island

Great location close to beach access, grocery stores and The Point. Home is as described on VRBO and had everything we needed for our stay except for a beach wagon which we easily rented from local company. First time working with iTrip through VRBO and they were very good with their communications for property access. Be prepared for construction on lot adjacent to property which started second to last day of our stay. Kids enjoyed watching the pounding of the support pillars.