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Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard

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Your Salty Pause is Awaiting your Arrival.
With Large Windows, the Living Area is Flooded with Natural Light. Plenty of Comfortable Seating for Everyone to Gather Together.
4 Seats at the Bar, not only a Breakfast/Snack spot but also for assembling Puzzles or playing Games. Entertain the Cook too!
The Lower Level Screen Porch is perfect for Alfresco Dining or Playing one of the Wide Variety of Games.
Large Upper Screen Porch with Private Entrance from Primary Bedroom.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11177.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Guest 1

1 King Bed

Guest 2

2 Double Beds

Guest 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Guest 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Primary

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard

Key Amenities:
Dog Friendly
Fenced yard with bag dispenser & scooper
Sleeps 11: 3 Bedrooms
Outdoor Shower
Beach Gear: Chairs, umbrella
Parking: Covered for 6+ vehicles
TVs with Roku & Cable
DVD Player with Harry Potter set
Games & Puzzles including a dartboard
Charcoal Grill
Highchair
Bikes & Golf Cart Rentals available nearby
2 Screened Porches & 2 Decks (1 Covered/1 Open)
Short Walk (3 Blocks) to the Beach
Washer/Dryer
Close to Shopping, Dining & Local Attractions

Dog Friendly with Fenced In Yard, Ocean View; 3 Blocks to the Beach; Sleeps 11 in 3 Bedrooms & Loft (K; K, 2 F; 3 Twins in Bunk); USB Ports beside the Beds; 2.5 Baths; Large Kitchen; Charcoal Grill; TV’s with Roku & Cable; DVD Player; Complete Set of the Harry Potter DVDs; 2 Screen Porches, 2 Decks; Large Variety of Puzzles & Games including a Dart Board; Highchair; Washer/Dryer; Outdoor Shower; Beach Umbrella/Chairs; Covered Parking; Parking for 6+; Short Drive to Restaurants/Shopping/Grocery, Gym (Daily/Weekly drop-ins); Outdoor Concert Venue with Food Trucks (Seasonal); Splash Pad (Seasonal); Farmer’s/Craft Markets (Seasonal); 2 Piers; Lighthouse Tours (Schedule Ahead), & the Quaint Town of Southport.

Salty Pause. When life gets hectic, it’s time to take that Salty Pause. We’re dog friendly so bring your beach-loving pooch & his Salty Paws too.

As you choose one of 3 Entrances into your Salty Pause, you notice that there are 2 Screened Porches & 2 Outdoor Decks (Newly Re Painted) (1 Covered/1 Open). From the Upper Screened Porch enjoy the Ocean View. The lower Screened Porch has a Table for Alfresco Dining or Playing games. Inside you find an Open Concept Living Area/Kitchen. With lots of Comfortable Seating in the Living Area you can Watch your favorite shows on Cable or Stream that Movie you’ve been wanting to see. If you are a Harry Potter fan (or never had the chance to see them), you will find the complete set of DVDs. There are some additional Movies including some younger Kid Oriented. There is a Wide Assortment of Puzzles & Games with a Large Coffee Table to play them on.

Too many cooks will spoil the pot is not applicable here. This Large Kitchen will allow all the Family Chefs to work together to make Memorable Meals. Cook on the Charcoal Grill & challenge your opponent to a game of Darts downstairs. Be sure to turn on the Light on the Scoreboard for an enhanced experience. The Bar in the Kitchen seats 4, the Dining area seats 6 & the table on the Screened Porch seats 4. There is a Highchair to sit the Little One. Make a pot of Drip Coffee & drink a cup sitting on the Front Deck to see why Southerners love their Front Porches with Rockers.

3 Bedrooms & a Loft sleep 11. On the Lower-Level Bedroom #1 has a King, Dresser/Closet & USB ports to charge your devices in the evenings. The 2nd Bedroom has 2 Full Beds, Dresser/Closet & USB Ports. As you ascend the stairs you find a little Reading Nook. In the Loft, there are 3 Twins in a Bunk style. Access to the Upper Front Deck from the Loft. Bedroom #3 is the Primary & has a King, USB Ports, Dresser & an Extra-Large Walk-In Closet. With Private Access to the Upper Back Screen Porch, you can sit in the Comfortable Seating & Enjoy an Ocean View. Between the Upper & Lower Sleeping Areas are Jack & Jill Baths with Rain Shower Heads in Tub/Shower combinations.

This cottage has Beach Chairs/Umbrella to take with you on the Short 3 Block Walk to the Sandy Ocean’s Edge. There are Bikes & Golf Carts available to rent on the Island if you want to go exploring. When you return, rinse off the Sand/Salt in the Outdoor Shower. Then toss all those Swimsuits & Towels into the Full-Sized Washer/Dryer to be ready for the next day’s fun. There is a nice Shady Natural Backyard (Fenced-In June 2023) & even a Bag Dispenser & Scooper to conclude your pup’s “business meeting”.

As you leave, you realize that you & your Salty Paws friend, both enjoyed your Salty Pause & will want to rebook for your Next Getaway.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 20 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Open Beach Home, Dog Friendly with Ocean Views, Short Walk to the Beach, Fenced In Yard located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kate B.

Great location, would do it again.

Salty Pawse is a pet friendly, 3 bedroom and a loft family house with 2.5 baths on a quiet street about 3 blocks from the beach. The fenced yard is perfect as is the gated front porch and screened back porches for well-behaved, quiet pups who get along with other dogs as the neighboring houses have dogs which bark. The home is slated for some flooring updates which will improve the home for 2 legged guests. It worked well for us and I am sure it will get better as more upgrades are being evaluated.

8/10 Good

Lindsay M.

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

Pretty Good

Communication and host were great — very nice and responsive! The house was pretty good — fit the whole family of 10 comfortably and is dog-friendly. Could use a bit of an upgrade and things like more dish towels and pot holders in kitchen. Outdoor shower didn’t have a good drain system so it caused a bit of a messy slipping hazard. But we enjoyed the darts downstairs and the fenced yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Great getaway

The location of Salty Pause is perfect. Just a short walk to the beach. Had all the amenities that we needed. Very clean. We’d definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree S.

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

Super relaxing and convenient getaway

This house fit all our families needs perfectly! We had our family of four which included one teen and one preteen. We also had my sis and her husband and our parents, both with health/mobility issues. We also brought two dogs, one bigger and one small breed. Our small shitzu- yorkie mix did manage to squeeze through the fence and took off running because she got spooked by the neighbors dog. She came back pretty quickly though and we made sure to keep her on the leash from then on. The house had plenty of room for everyone to spread out, but also a great living room and dining area for us all to be together when we wanted. I did want to note that in the reviews previous, people mentioned that they needed window/door coverings in the loft where the bunk beds are. The owners did add curtains which was great! Not only does that help with the sun coming up in the morning but, it also helps to keep it cooler up there. My parents enjoyed rocking on the front porch in the morning and then moving to the screened in porch in the evening. The location of the house is great. It is close to lots of restaurants and grocery stores and even the pier. Also, the recreation center is close by so, we were able to rent a handicap wheelchair that could be wheeled onto the beach. There was a handicap access on 19th street which was also close to the house. Overall, we were super impressed with this house and we would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Salty Pause is an amazing home away from home

Peaceful and excellent for furbabies
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Loved our stay

Large, comfortable house; very clean. Easy walk to the beach. Loved loved loved the screen porch with direct access to the fenced in back yard, perfect for letting the dogs in and out. HUGE kitchen, would 100% stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Comfortable and spacious

We stayed at the Salty Pause for a family beach trip in October. We had a wonderful time! The home was clean and well stocked. We all loved the huge kitchen. There was plenty of space for different groups to hang out. The fenced in yard is so appreciated! I wanted to also note that they have added curtains to the loft window/doors! We came prepared to cover them for the kiddos, but it was a pleasant surprise to see that the reviews had been taken into consideration 😊 We had one issue with the downstairs tub being clogged when we arrived, but someone was out quickly to fix the issue. My only complaint is that the sheets and towels are washed with fabric softener/dryer sheets and it was an overpowering smell. As a result, I don't think the towels are very absorbent and made a couple of us breakout. I've never had an issue with noticing the laundering products at other places I've stayed, so I was surprised. Something that could be added to the home would be some basic cleaning supplies (for countertops and floors) and some kitchen hand towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Debbie B.

Salty Pause

Enjoyed our stay at the beach! House can use a little TLC.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Family Fun

The house, yard, parking, beds were perfect. Great location, can easily walk to the beach, hear the ocean at night and in the morning from the screen deck. Will definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Nice stay

Our family and grandparents stayed here for a week and it was very nice. The kitchen was especially nice as it was HUGE and well stocked (we even found a Bundt pan to make a cake!). The owners were responsive when we had an issue with the AC and resolved it quickly. Maybe the only criticism is that the 3 bunk beds are in an open loft area with no shades on the giant doors. If you're staying with kids, that means they will definitely be up super early wit the sun, and have no privacy. We rigged up a shade of sorts to help with that situation, but that was our only real surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice house good location

The house was very clean and loved that the house allowed us to bring our dog. The fenced yard was a very nice perk! I would suggest adding blinds of some sort to the doors in the loft room. Very little privacy and the morning sun was abrupt. The mattresses on the bunk beds in the loft are made for small kids not really older kids or adults. Quite uncomfortable. Otherwise the house was nice and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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