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Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Surf City

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.
A covered porch with wicker chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of houses and greenery.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A pathway leading to a private property with a 'PRIVATE PROPERTY' sign, surrounded by vegetation and a building with balconies.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 694 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!

This Sassy Seahorse cottage is a wonderful budget-friendly option for your family and canine companion. On a quiet side street just a short drive south of downtown Surf City’s family-friendly businesses, this updated cottage offers space to hang out inside in the comfortable living area or out on the covered porch. Enjoy listening to the ocean waves as they crash on the beach in hearing distance of this charming bungalow. The nearby restricted beach access is a short walk away in sight of the house. Surf City’s Family Park on the sound side complete with a walking pier over the marsh, picnic area, basketball court, and children’s playground is just a block away.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33 mi (46-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 5.7 mi (10-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Surf City.

Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Sassy Seahorse. The location was perfect - a quick walk across the street to the beach and close to plenty of restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

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

Great place for family vacation

We stayed here with our four children, and didn’t have a single issue. Check-in was simple, the place was clean and stocked, and we all had a great time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Great property

Everything was great here. The beach access was very close to walk to and the playground and pier by the intercoastal waterway were close as well. And it was a short drive or longer walk to everything else in Surf City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Great beach getaway!

The house was lovely! Very clean, bright, and comfy for our family of 4. We loved how close it was to the beach. An easy walk with 2 children and all of the beach gear. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch in the evenings listening to the waves. The location was perfect for quick trips to the grocery store or the needed shopping excursions for additional beach gear. A wonderful experience for our first time to Surf City!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Perfect!

We loved Sassy Seahorse! It was a cute little house, perfect for just the 5 of us and our dog. It is as close to the beach as you can get without actually staying on the beach. I think we counted 100 steps from the property to the private beach entrance. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

All good

Everything met my expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice place needs tlc

Easy to rent and check in. Old gross sponge and scrub brush. 1 sharp knife. 1 knife with broken tip. Dirty rag in master bath. Master bedroom mattress old and very soft. Really?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Candace W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I will start with positive first. Communication was quick and fast. Did not have kitchen towels 1 dish cloth they responded immediately and brought us some. Condition of house needs some attention. Kitchen very unorganized stuff randomly everywhere cutting boards were filthy no knives to prep food but tons of wine glasses and coffee cups. Cookie sheets are old and very black. Food left in cabinets open season packets ect. Bathrooms: master toilet dirty walls in shower/bathtub dirty, guest bath moldy shower curtain, ceiling fan in living room very dirty. Spilled water on floor wiped up with towel and was just black. Two patio doors one was not very operational, front door very filthy. Pillows very old and thin, went to get couple more out of closet and were so dirty would not use them. To get to outdoor shower had to walk through weeds could be cleaned up a little. As a beach house owner in Florida that is listed with Vrbo these things could go a long way. Also a bbq would be nice also.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Very good

Vey good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

🌊🌞🐚

We absolutely loved it!! Very clean, comfortable and cozy! We could not have had a better week unless we were able to stay for another one. Perfectly located could always hear the waves and such easy access to the beach. Thank you we will be back 🐚🌞🌊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jason H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some updating, and better cleaning

Refrigerator is small and has stains all over the front of it. Dog hair everywhere, carpets and couches! The location is nice however because of the cleanliness we will not be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

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

Great value

Great value for 2 of us and our dog. Premium location near Surf City/bridge/restaurants and steps from the beach with easy private access. The deck with rockers were enjoyable. Could use a little tlc, some blinds, and landscaping. If you have a pet beware of the low lying cactus around the property. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark K.

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

Great location

Property was close to the beach , could hear the waves. House was clean but in need of upkeep and repair on the outside. Electric work must be needed as number of outlets covered with duck tape and many of lights not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard L.

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

Great location

The location of the house was great, a very short walk to the beach. The house could use a coat of paint inside and out as well as some landscaping, but overall it was a good experience and everything in the house worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Coqui A.

Sun and fun for a three generation family at Sassy Seahorse

Our three generation family of four members recently enjoyed a happy stay of one week at Sassy Seahorse, where we found comfort and all the necessary amenities in this well appointed house. Great location at a very short walk to the beach, as well as a just slightly longer stroll to the beautiful marsh area of Surf City are some of the attractions of this property. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026