So glad I stumbled upon Two Salty Dogs. The house was very clean, well equipped, and has all of the amenities that you need for an awesome beach vacation. Everything in the home is brand new and modern. The neighborhood is very quiet and located within walking distance to the beach. We loved spending time on the deck and enjoying the beach breeze. We really liked the notebook that had menus from a variety of local restaurants as well as activities in the area. Check-in was easy and Leigh was incredibly helpful and answered any questions that we had quickly. I am already planning a trip to come back!

Fabulous stay!!! Amy most gracious host. Had access to kitchen, bikes golf cart. Quiet neighborhood. And loved her pugs!! Will be going back soon. Highly recommend.

Amy's place is fabulous. She is such a gracious hostess and we felt so comfortable in her beautifully decorated home. We enjoyed a glass of wine with her before we went out on our evening excursion. We also loved her four little pugs which were a lot of fun and so entertaining. Oak Island is a quaint, lush, serene island that was fun to visit. We stayed there just one night to attend a wedding on the beach and hope to go back when we can spend more time in the area.

Amy is a wonderful hostess with a beautiful home.

Amy was an amazing host. She was very thoughtful, and her place is just great. I had several time changes for my arrival time, and she took all of the changes in stride. The bedroom is supper comfortable, and the bath was perfect as well. I has spent the day bike riding and needed a shower as soon as I arrived - so the wonderful private bath was great to have. Her 4 dogs are as cute as can be - Diesel sat with me as we chatted before bed. It was a great place for my trip, and I plan to return. My only recommendation is that everyone needs to be sure you like dogs before heading to Amy's.

The only thing that would have made our stay better is if we could have stayed longer! Amy was a gracious host and our stay was perfect in every way. We appreciated the text Amy sent to check on our arrival plans and that she was responsive throughout the entire process. We enjoyed talking to her about island life and appreciated the information she shared about the area. She made us feel right at home from the start. Speaking of home, Amy's is beautiful and just as described in the listing. Our bedroom was perfectly appointed, as was the bathroom which was right next to our bedroom. The bed was comfy and the Egyptian cotton towels were luxurious. Coffee was ready when we woke up in the morning and the bagels and juice filled our bellies so we didn't need to go in search of food in the morning. Amy's home is in a quiet neighborhood and not too far from the beach. It was the perfect place for us to stay during our visit to Oak Island. Hopefully we will return and if we do, we sure hope we can stay with Amy again. We highly recommend a stay at Amy's place if your travels bring you to Oak Island or Southport, which is a quick and easy drive.

Comfortable setting, welcoming host.

Amy's place is amazing, definitely the home away from home that we needed. She is an excellent hostess, very accommodating and she has thought of everything you may need during your stay. Amy will help make you feel like an islander with a wealth of knowledge of the local ways and hot spots. Her home is gorgeous and very comfortable. The pugs are incredibly cute and friendly, you cant help but fall in love! If you are looking for a little bit of paradise you have found it!Location is perfect, right in the middle of the island close to everything and beach access. Amy can give you very good directions to get anywhere you may like to go, even help you figure out sunset and sunrise and where to view! Definitely an all around wonderful experience for us. Amy made our trip one of the best we have ever had!! 5 stars!

Amy was so welcoming and hospitable! We arrived to wonderful snacks and wine and information about Oak Island--good pointers about where to visit and what to eat. Amy did everything to make us feel at home, and, because the weather was rainy, we spent time just talking and watching TV. I felt like I had made a good friend, and I think she, and her lovely home, epitomize the very heart of the airbnb experience: people reaching out to other people in generosity and kindness.

Liz was incredibly easy to get in touch with. The space was mostly clean and very neat: we did have to wash the sheets because there was some hair on them (like, the kind that comes from a dryer, not like the sheets hadn't been washed at all) and there was an issue with a heavy smoke smell, even though the location was non-smoking. We bought some glade plug ins and air neutralizers at the local grocery to clean it out. Overall, it was a bike ride away from the beach, in a delightful little neighborhood. The house was the perfect size for my partner and me!! Neighbors were really friendly! The front porch was super cute, and I bet it is wonderful to enjoy during cooler months. The kitchen appliances were a little dated (which I didn't mind -- the ones we used were perfectly functional) but they really fit the beach vibe. I loved loved loved having a washer and dryer available for little cleaning emergencies. If you have things to carry to the beach, it isn't really walking distance, and other folks who are a little sand-phobic should know that there isn't a place to wash sand off your feet when you leave the beach...but that's an Oak Island thing. Liz's accommodations were perfect for what we needed, excepting the smoke smell, and Liz was SUPER quick to respond with any concern or request. I HIGHLY recommend staying in one of her properties!!

Spent a couple days here to relax with my girlfriend. Great place if you are trying to escape the hustle and bustle of a city and retreat into a quiet area close to the beach. The house was as pictured and a short drive to the beach. Thanks Sabrina!

We greatly enjoyed our weekend at Liz's bungalow. It was cute, clean, fully stocked with what we needed, and a short walk to the beach. She has really cute little touches for my pup as well, including their own little doggie bowls and treats! Thanks for the wonderful stay!

Our stay was overall a good experience. The location was great, not walking distance to the beach, but an easy bike or car ride. The pictures represent the place well and fit our needs for our short stay at Oak Island. The rental in the back is sectioned off by just locking an inside door from our place, but has a separate entrance in the back. The only big issue we had with the place was a bad smell coming mainly from the bedroom closet, but Liz contacted us in the middle of our stay and seems like she was going to take care of that in the future. I would recommend staying here on a short trip for 1-2 people.

Liz was a great host, and communication via email and text was easy and prompt. We would definitely stay here again!

This home is perfect for a relaxing trip on a beautiful island. It is perfectly located to the entrance to the island as well as the beach. The restaurants and shops were only a short drive away and there was plenty of food to try. We loved staying in the Island Bungalow, but would only recommend that you ask the host if there will be anyone in the studio during your stay. That was the singular road bump we had during our time, but it was overall an absolutely wonderful and comfortable place to stay!

Very warm and welcoming home. Great location, walkable distance to the beach. Fast and clear communication with Liz. This place made for a fanstastic trip to Wilmington and South Port.

I had a very pleasant stay at Liz's bungalow. The house was cozy, well equipped and conveniently located.

Mike and Judy were great hosts. They were very attentive, but respectful of our privacy and seclusion the entire trip. The space was very clean, nicely decorated, and had even more than we expected it to. Great location- easily walkable to the beach and the tennis courts. Great stay!! Would absolutely recommend staying here.

Great place to reset mind and body. The beach is easy walk and indoors or outdoors are wonderful places to linger!!! Leaving Recharged & Refreshed

Had an amazing time at the cottage! Just a short walk from the beach which was a very fun way to spend the afternoon. We were very surprised to see a vhs with a good size collection of movies to watch. Overall I highly recommend Judy and mike's place when traveling to oak island! We loved the getaway!!

Judy and Mike's guest cottage allowed for a very relaxing weekend! The house is just a couple of blocks from a nice, quiet beach front and the property itself was very cozy and relaxing. It made for a very nice weekend. For the price, it can't be beat.

15 Years of Wonderful Service - We have been renting Mike & Judy's Beach house for over 15 years and have always had exceptional service and wonderful experiences. Their new guest cottage is absolutely charming and a peaceful getaway perfect for two. Adorned with special romantic touches such as flowers, candles, antiques, etc., provide a very cozy serenity you will not want to end. Perfect location to walk to the beach with all necessities nearby such as restaurants, grocery stores, etc. You will easily fall in love with Oak Island's calming and relaxing atmosphere and not want your stay to end. Very grateful to you Barb, Judy and Mike for sharing your lovely beach cottage with us and providing such a lovely stay for us to enjoy. Bette & Keith Dixon

My friend and I had a lovely weekend in Oak Island. The Cottage was just as described snd suited our needs very well. Judy and Mike promptly responded to any and all questions and the short walk to the beach and local businesses make this a wonderful little hideaway. I would definitely consider revisiting the area.

Our trip was absolutely amazing. The cottage was perfect for our weekend get away. Loved the decor. Very quiet and peaceful. Ms. Barb was more than helpful. Her hospitality is second to none. We will definitely find time to go back. Loved Oak Island and Southport. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a place to unwind and enjoy life at a coastal pace.

What a great beach getaway! Short walk to the beach, clean bright apartment, patio area for hanging out.... We had a great time.

Great house! Amazing host! Kelly was fantastic and very accommodating. The house had everything we needed and was perfect for our fur babies with the fenced in back yard. Its location was great and close to the beach, grocery store, restaurants etc. The home was cozy with the perfect beachy vibe. We would definitely stay here again! Thanks Kelly! -Kristen and Paul

I stayed at The Sandbox over Easter weekend and it was such a relaxing time. The place is a rustic beach home that is cute as a button. It is walking distance to the beach and some local shops. I also enjoyed riding her bicycles that she had available. Will definitely stay there again!

This home was perfect for our needs. The screened in porch is a wonderful place to relax, and the back yard has plenty of space for the dog to run around. Walkable to the beach, restaurants, surf shop, and the grocery store. Kelly was quick to respond and very nice to work with. I would highly recommend this house!

Great location! 5 minutes to Beach access. Close to Oak Island Sub Shop, which we love so that is a plus for us. House was clean and spacious. The screened porch is great, and our dogs thoroughly enjoyed romping in the backyard. I love photography, and the backyard was the perfect spot to do some portraits with the flowering trees and azaleas in the backyard." It was very quiet and comfortable, we had no issues with the house at all.

Great little vacation spot. Close to everything and far enough away to relax. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get away with their pups for a nice vacation!

Comfortable, spacious, older, well-equipped, partly renovated and clean cottage with nice screened in deck and large fenced back yard. Very quiet and safe residential area. Very pet friendly and would be great for kids. 10-12 minute walk or 2 minute drive to fabulous beaches. Food Lion grocery store, funky "Flying Pig" coffee shop, Dairy Queen, large "beach" stores, restaurants and bars all within ten minute walk. Kelly was very accessible and responsive to email questions before and during stay. There are many rentals on Oak Island which are ocean front or have an ocean view but few are Pet friendly and are a lot more expensive than this cottage! Thanks Kelly!

Great place to stay! It is such a cute cozy place and it's close to everything. Kelly was great and very responsive. We will definitely be back here!

My husband and I spent a few days at the "Sandbox" after our wedding to relax. Very cozy, clean, close to the beach and great restaurants! It is also dog friendly which was a major plus for us! Easy to get in and the host was pleasant and responded quickly! Would love to stay again! Oak island is beautiful and we couldn't of asked for a better place to stay!

The fenced in area for the dog was perfect

I absolutely loved staying here. Everything was easy to find and use. The entire house was clean and welcoming. It is just a short drive (or walk) from the beach. The surrounding area is lovely, also.

This was definitely a pearl. So cozy and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and perfect for families. Love, love, love this cottage.

My husband and I along with our dog Pete really enjoyed our stay at Pearl's Place on Oak Island. It is clean, cozy and tastefully decorated without the flea market clutter often found in second homes. It doesn't smell doggie. Everything worked including the TV. Johnie is generous with lighting which is also a plus if you're a reader. We had to delay our visit due to a hurricane and Johnie was easy to work with in making adjustments. We highly recommend Haag and Sons fish market. Pearl's Place kitchen is reasonably equipped for cooking. We weren't impressed with Oak Island's restaurant scene, but nearby Southport has some interesting prospects we'd like to explore. Yes, we'd like to return to Pearl's Place and highly recommend it.

We stayed at Pearl's Place during the 4th of July. The neighborhood is very quiet, not much traffic- so it's perfect for skateboarding or riding bikes. We enjoyed dinners on the porch and the outdoor shower came in handy after trips to the beach. The beaches are walking distance or jump in your car and be there in under a minute. It's a small little house, but there were 3 teenagers and 3 adults in our group and it was perfectly adequate for us. It was clean and had everything we needed- including beach chairs and umbrella's. We enjoyed our stay and will be back again.

Very nice place to stay. Loved the screened porch. The only problem was not having enough towels and washcloths. I do like a clean towel and washcloth for each day.

Our family of 5 felt so at home here. The owner was very attentive and answered any messages promptly. There was an issue with the washer, which he quickly addressed. Unfortunately, Mr Jones had to replace the washer. Due to the inconvenience (which really it wasn't that bad) he gave us a gift certificate to the Flying Pig, which is a nearby coffee house. If you get a chance, you should stop in! There's so much to do and see here at OKI

Johnie was readily available to answer any of my questions. The house is situated in a quiet, friendly residential neighborhood - which made sitting on the front porch a favorite pastime for us when we were not enjoying long walks on the beach. This was a perfect vacation in every way - relaxing, fun, rejuvenating and all that we had hoped it would be.

Home was better than described! Our entire experience was exceptional and looking forward to returning. Very relaxing and cozy. Residents on the island are warm and friendly. Word of caution, don't waste your money on a meal at Jones Seafood...disgusting beyond words. Airbnb host was just as kind as could be. Very helpful and communicated well. Checked in with us throughout our trip and made us feel at home.

We had a great stay at American Dream Cottage. The place was clean and had everything we needed - including a charcoal grill which we used to cook the fish we caught that day out on the Gulf. Kitchen was stocked with the basics you would need to stay. Awesome deck down the side of the house which was great to relax on. Quiet little street of the main road with quick access to the beach via a bridge about 2 mins away. Would stay there again for a similar fishing mission with the lads. Thanks Hope!

Had a good time at the Dream Cottage - best part was the outdoor shower for sure! The screened front porch was very lovely as well. We had four people staying in the house and the sleeping quarters were pretty cozy, but not bad for a short trip. The house could probably use a good deep clean, especially the fridge and freezer, but otherwise it was a very nice place to spend the weekend! Check-in was super easy and convenient!

This house is absolutely adorable. My friends and sister loved the stay and I look forward to coming back!

It was a nice, cozy home. We really enjoyed it. We would go back again! Close to the beach. It had everything we needed, like dishes, etc. Host was quick to respond to questions.

What an incredible little cottage! We had such a nice stay here. Check-in was very smooth (Hope was even willing to check to see if we could check in early). The house was very cozy and perfect for our family. The beds were comfortable and the space was even bigger than the pictures made it look online. The kitchen was very well stocked! I've stayed places with cheap pots and pans and utensils. Not here! Everything we needed was here. The outdoor shower was a huge plus. After getting back from the beach it was so nice to slip into the shower and get all cleaned up before heading into the house. This house was nicely positioned on the island. We were only a short walk from the beach, it was a short drive to restaurants and shops, and fishing and crabbing were literally a minute from the cottage. But the street was nice and quiet and just off the main drag. We were also very appreciative of the crabbing gear and beach umbrellas left in the back room. We were able to catch 3 blue crab one afternoon for a little lunchtime treat. Overall we had an excellent visit and we'll definitely be back. As our 3 year old son said "When are we going back to the little green cottage?"

Hope really made us feel at home in her beach house, The American Dream Cottage. She was a great concierge to the local sights and eateries, taking into consideration our lifestyle and desires. My husband, his brother, and I vacationed here for 4 nights at the end of August. Hope was never more than a text message away - her responses were always prompt and courteous. Highly recommend this cottage to those looking for a chill home-away-from-home in a centralized location along the beach.

Quiet; 3 minute bike ride/10 minute walk/8 minute drive to beach, where there is plenty of free parking and wide open beach. outside shower is great amenity.

This was a great place to be near the beach with enough room to really relax. The kitchen is contemporary and the owners are great. They took care to make sure everything was ready and clean, and I'd highly recommend this place to anyone. 5 stars!

Amanda's home was perfect for my weekend marathon trip. The house was immaculately clean and seemed fairly new. The interior was well decorated with everything I needed. The house is in a quiet neighborhood just off oak Island dr. the main thoroughfare. It was close to the beach and pier. Amanda was great and accommodating, I couldn't have been more pleased with this selection.

We loved the house, especially the back porch. Bikes were great.. we really explored the area at a fun pace. Kitchen well stocked, neighborhood quiet.. and beach very close - super easy access. We picked up a small cooler, and left it behind to contribute to the house :). The host were great communicators, flexible and friendly - allowing us a late check out also. Would definitely return!

Very clean house with great amenities and location very quiet and relaxing and short walk to the beach !

The pictures just don't do this home justice. Absolutely beautiful and the beach is gorgeous. Tatiana was wonderful and so quick to reply to any questions. Would absolutely love to go back!

Tatianas place is beautiful!! Right on the beach with an amazing back porch to relax and take in the views! A nice seafood restaurant about a two mile walk up the beach provides outdoor seating on the ocean! I will definitely be coming back! Thanks, Tatiana!!!

Tatiana was really helpful and the house is beautiful. Thank you for a great weekend!

Loved every second in this cute, super clean, comfy beach house! My husband, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, myself and our 2 small dogs stayed 3 nights. Being ocean front with a fantastic view and a porch to enjoy it with was truly wonderful. The owner Tatiana was a dream to work with--she was always available and happy to answer any questions. We were pleasantly surprised with all the little things here and there that were left for us to use (extra sunscreen, garbage bags, Kleenex,etc.) in case we had forgotten to bring them. We had a fantastic 3 night stay here and found ourselves wishing we had booked it for longer! We will definitely be back!! Thanks again Tatiana for everything!!

Location couldn't be better right on the quiet beach! Tatiana responded super fast to all my messages. The house is cute and had everything we needed for a great stay. Would gladly stay there again!

Definitely will be going back! The view is perfect, I loved the open-ness of it, and has plenty of seating. Wifi was great, the doggy doors were very helpful! I love the fact that this place was stocked with extra things (shampoo, toilet paper, etc.....although I left mine to help out future guests). Anyway...I have no complaints. Will be going back as soon as I can!

Everything was great, totally as advertised. It doesn't get more beachfront than this. Thanks for sharing your place with us for the weekend!

This home and host are both charmers! We loved our stay and that we were able to bring our fur-baby along. We normally board our pup when we go to the beach, and this time it was fun to have her along. She loved walking the beach, and Oak Island is pretty dog friendly in general. Tatiana's home is comfortable, clean, and on a beautiful stretch of beach. We will return!