Is Salty Paws pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salty Paws?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Salty Paws located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. Ashe Island is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Salty Paws Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neal F., Apex, USA

28 Oct 2023

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

Great mini-birthday getaway

My husband, Jack Russell Terrier Fur daughter, and I stayed here Oct 12-16, 2023 for a long birthday weekend. It's an awesome beach cottage, fully stocked, ample space, the fenced in backyard is awesome, and the proximity to the beach cannot be beat! We lucked out with terrifically warm weather and was able to view the solar eclipse. There's plenty of space to cook, eat, and lounge at night. No occupied neighbors so it was very quiet too, close to shopping and gas for last minute items. There's laundry but it is outside the cottage on the first level, not a huge deal because we travel with a collapsible laundry basket, and it functioned perfectly. Linens were included, nice and clean (wrapped so also hygienic) with plenty of towels. We only had to call PM once and they instantly rectified the issue (digital lock was stuck due to moisture). Overall, we 'd love to go back, thanks for the super memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

5 Oct 2020

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

So close to the beach!

We truly enjoyed out stay at Salty Paws, and plan on staying there again soon. With all of the comforts of home away from home, you can't go wrong. And, it's a super short walk to the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

26 Oct 2020

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

Great location quiet neighborhood

Stayed in October with our two dogs. Loved having the fenced yard and being a half block from the beach. Clean and nicely equipped for cooking. Great for families and couples. Had a relaxing time in the friendly neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann V.

19 Oct 2022

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

Salty paws

We loved the location of this cottage! It was clean and comfortable. We loved that the kitchen was updated and was extremely well supplied. The shower was great too. We would definitely look to return.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia E.

30 Dec 2021

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

Perfect vacation spot

Just steps from the beach and the home is perfect. Feels like home away from home. Very well equipped kitchen was great for family meals. Dogs enjoyed the fenced yard and the family enjoyed the spacious living area. We were all very pleased. Only about 25 to 30 minute drive to Camp Geiger.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

7 Jun 2023

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

Perfect location

Loved the house, the proximity to the beach was wonderful. The only way it would have been better was to be directly on the beach. Very quiet area - we loved that we could bring our dog and that the beach is so dog friendly. King sized bed was comfortable. You rent the linens and they are in a plastic tub on the porch. We had a small issue with the cable and someone was there almost immediately and corrected the problem. Definitely will rent here again.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandy

31 May 2025

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property convenience was great. The home had a significant foul odor that was not minimized with Febreeze and candles. When we arrived, there were no linens or bath towels which were supposed to be included. I had to call the property management FIVE times with the threat of calling every five minutes if I did not receive a call back. At 10:45pm on the day of checkin, we finally got bath towels and sheets for the beds. I called again the day before we left and left a message asking for a callback and never received a call back. I will never book a rental property using Sea Coast Rentals again. They do not provide any customer service whatsoever.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal F.

16 Oct 2021

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

Awesome Stay at Salty Paws

My husband, 2 Jack Russell Terriers, and I enjoyed a wonderful time at the the Salty Paws cottage (Oct 12-16, 2021). The location is fantastic, just footsteps to beach access, and an overall convenient location to shopping and TI. The cottage was immaculate when we arrived and the linens were fresh and plentiful! The fenced-in backyard was the perfect size for our pups and the cottage is extremely cozy and fully stocked! The main house lock is digital as opposed to a physical key, which by the ocean, is a HUGE bonus: no key to carry around and no lock to get corroded! Everything that could be needed can be found in one of the drawers of the renovated, spacious kitchen. There's an island and a large farmhouse table for plenty of eating. The massive sectional provided tons of room for us all to relax. The high porches allow views to the ocean and ICW as well as afford fresh breezes to enjoy for afternoon coffee. I could definitely see us returning the the Salty Paws! Thanks for hosting us!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

22 Jun 2025

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

Fabulous location. Large well appointed property.

The property is definitely in need of some tlc but we loved it and would stay here again.I will point out the negatives, but please know that management was very responsive and fixed the issues as best they could. We had our dog with us. She loved the large fenced yard. The negative is that some of the rails needed fixing so as not to have gaps in the fence where she could escape. Maintenance came and fixed those ares the next day.If you have a small dog or one that tends to get out, this property might not be for you as the steps are open and dogs can slip out. Solution for management might be to add maybe some chicken wire or plastic netting to the underside of the stairs. We always sat outside with the dog to keep an eye on her and luckily she did not investigate that she could get out by going through the stairs.The laundry room is under the building. The appliances are pretty rusted on the outside (not unexpected since this is at the beach). They worked just fine. The grill is not usable and should be replaced or deleted from the description of the property. If you like to grill, you would need to bring your own.Now for the positives which far outweigh the negatives. The location and proximity to the beach is phenomenal. Beds are comfortable. Absolutely cleanest beach i have ever been to. There was a wagon to use to bring all your beach gear to the beach. You do have to lift it up the stairs. We like that it just helped us keep out gear a bit more tidy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayne N.

26 Sept 2022

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

Great Location - Bring your cleaning supplies

Great location with easy access to the beach & ocean view. Nice deck & backyard. Living area and kitchen bright & sunny with plenty of space. Bathrooms, especially showers would benefit from better cleaning. Could not use closet in one bedroom due to pet odors.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Debra C.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as listed

Lots of work needs to be done to maintain safety. Swing under house leaned back ended up flipping grown adult out onto concrete. Bunk bed screws cam off and toddler felt backwards off of bed-someone cane that day but was not able to repair it; water way TOO hot burn hazard for toddlers. Short in master bedroom-plug in and light did not work; dirty floors on arrival; location-perfect! Less than 50 steps to beautiful sand and sea; beds soft, linens were nice,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P.

7 Jun 2022

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

Salty Paws

Nice cottage ideal for small family that loves the beach. Probably just 100 feet to the beach. Easy to come and go.

Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

1 Dec 2021

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

Great place

My wife, 3 kids, mother, and two dogs stayed over Thanksgiving. Great house with lots of unusual but welcome amenities. Like good water, which was a very nice benefit and not something any other beach rental house I have visited has ever provided. The doggie door leading to the gated porch with access to the back yard was perfect. The kitchen was nicely appointed for serving a large Thanksgiving dinner. Overall, a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sugah P.

9 Nov 2021

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

Do Nothing Vacation

The property is just perfect for the two of.us and our 2 fur babies. Having a fenced in area makes our trip that much more enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

5 Jun 2021

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

Great location

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

13 Oct 2020

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

Perfect Place

This was the perfect place to stay with my family. The beach was so close, a 1-minute walk, so we would play on the beach and go to the house for food and go back to the beach. I will come back to this house next year for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamer A.

16 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful Property right on the water

We loved our stay at this property. It was right on the water (1 min walk to the beach) and the place was super cute. It was fully equipped and we did not need to go anywhere for anything other than our groceries. It was also super quiet. The backyard was great for our pup to run around in. The porch was also excellent for those late relaxing evenings where you can sit and enjoy the ocean breeze. All in all we will be definitely coming back as this is a top choice from all our previous stays on the Carolina coast.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blair F.

31 Aug 2020

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

Great vacation

Home is in a great location with easy beach access. Very pet friendly and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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