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Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly!

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Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly! provides amenities like golfing on site and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly!

  • If this is the “Ruff Life” then who needs the Good Life? When you take your family, including your four-legged friend, on a much needed vacation to the beach, you'll find everything you need in this joyful 4 bedroom gem with a great sunroom. This home features an open floor plan, two queen bedrooms and two twin beds as pass throughs for additional guests.

    Enjoy dinner, drinks and the beautiful blue Atlantic view seated at the high top table in the front enclosed sunroom, or relax with the cook around the butcher block kitchen island. The open floor plan makes socializing a breeze in this 1 story bright, retro styled classic beach cottage whimsically decorated with lively paintings of furry and feathered friends and pops of color.

    Your beach access is located directly across the street! Since this house is located on a corner lot, not only will you have loads of parking, you'll have extra space for Fido to play fetch. When you have had enough sun and sand, come on back and enjoy a hot outdoor shower and hose off your pooch and all those toys.

    Sweet Dreams: Linens included for all reservations 7 nights or longer. For shorter stays, linens are available to rent through Ward Realty.

    Two queen size rooms are located at the back of the home for peaceful slumber. Each room includes an additional pass thru space with a twin bed tucked inside for additional guests - what an innovative use of space! The shared bathroom may just be one of the cutest ones you will see on the island - with rolling barn doors and sea glass colored tile.

    North Back Bedroom - Queen Bed with walk thru to North Middle Bedroom with Twin Bed
    South Back Bedroom - Queen Bed and TV with walk thru to South Middle Bedroom with Twin Bed
    One full bath (shower) shared by all

    Location:
    Your beach rental is located approximately 2.5 miles south of the Surf City high rise bridge. You'll be near the central part of Topsail Island which puts you close to restaurants, shops, Surf City Pier and more! Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island's past.

    Amenities:
    Linens are included for all reservations 7 nights or longer
    Central Heat/Air
    Keyless Entry
    2 cable TVs, DVD player
    Wireless Internet
    Kitchen with microwave (no dishwasher)
    Washer/Dryer
    Ceiling fans
    Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
    Sundeck with deck furniture & built-in gate

    Additional Property Information:
    $150 Non-Refundable Fee per Dog - max 4. Sorry, cats are not allowed.
    Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
    Easy, direct beach access just across the street.
    This property does not have a dishwasher.

    Trip Preparation:
    Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay seem as close to home, while you're away from home, as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, and much more!

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About the neighborhood

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Surf City travel guide
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier with a series of beams and a view of the water beyond.
    Surf City Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A wooden pier extending into a calm sea under a cloudy sky.
    Surf City Pier
    7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • A multi-story building with a curved facade, benches, and a street with cars and pedestrians.
    Mayfaire Town Center
    48 min drive - 54.6 km
  • A brick building with arched entrances and a sign reading "DePaolo Hall".
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    50 min drive - 67.0 km
  • A beach with a wooden fence, tall grass, and waves crashing onto the shore.
    Wrightsville Beach
    56 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Surf City Smash
    8 min drive
  • Cape Fear Seafood Company
    8 min drive
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company
    8 min drive
  • Shaka Taco
    6 min drive
  • Sear's Landing
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly! 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 Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Surf City Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Escape Spa are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Ruff Life - Classic Island Cottage - 4 BR and Easy Beach Access. Dog Friendly! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter weekend stay at Ruff Life

Property is in a great location and has easy access to the beach. Even though it is not directly on the beach it has a great view of the ocean from the deck. Very dog friendly and our furry friend gives it five stars. Definitely will look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I went with my dog and we had a great week! Just walked right across the street to beach! I sat on the deck a few days just listening to the ocean. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We enjoyed your house it’s very cute great for pets ! The view is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot

Loved this cottage! Location is unbeatable and great size house for a small family with pets. Only thing that was weird was the wifi, but honestly we didn't use it much anyway. We will definitely be looking to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of summer trip

Property is a cute cottage. Access to the beach was right across the street and so convenient!! Property had everything we needed for the week and working with Ward Realty was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little gem by the sea

Me, my folks and my little dog loved this house! It was very clean and the location was perfect. My folks had a great time wandering across the street for their own adventures and me and the dog played ball on the beach!beacRubenjoyed the gated deck
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

So close to the beach!

Having public beach access right across the street was the highlight. It made visiting the beach easy a we went many times through the day. This was an excellent location and good value for the money.The house is a little tired and linens are not included unless you book a whole week. The bathroom is new but you'll have little privacy with the sliding barn doors made of slats. You need to close a few more doors to feel private.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ruff Life

We thought that the yard was enclosed for our pet, but was not. The street was very busy. We did appreciate the gated porch. The overall house was a nice stay. Did have a problem with the toliet making a high pitch squeal every 2 hours- but we lived with it. View of the ocean was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, home and management!

We had a great Memorial Day weekend at the beach. Thanks to Ward for making it possible to book on short notice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruff Life Rules!

Great house and location. Super easy check in and out. Nice reminders for trash and recycling pick up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the property

Very comfortable stay. Located across the road from a beach access which made things a lot nicer. Communication with Ward reality was excellent. They provided timely check in information as well as other informative texts. Would definitely recommend this to someone with pets. Very pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ruff Life

The house was fine, a little old, but overall ok for a beach stay, the location was perfect. The one thing that I didn’t like was the lack of hot water, the shower was Luke warm at its best. Other than that is was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beach get away

We brought our kids to do a week of virtual school from the beach and this location was perfect! After logging off of school we just walked across the street for some beach time. It's been a weird year, but this beach stay was a definite bright spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Really wonderful place

The house was small but very comfortable. The location was spectacular - one row off the beach, but with a clear view of the ocean. Other than the lack of dishwasher, we loved everything about the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025