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Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off

Surf City vacation home with kitchen

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A beach with waves at sunset.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view through large windows.
A wooden deck extending over a body of water with a bridge in the background and a house on the right.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Surf City vacation home, you'll be steps from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and within a 10-minute walk of Escape Spa. Also, Inis Spa is within half a mile (1 km) and Seacoast Art Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inis Spa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬13 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.

Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off

Sunsets on the sound, 3 blocks from the beach, room for everyone! This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom house is perfectly located in Surf City for walking to tacos and smoothies, shops, and the beach! Public beach access is just a 3 minute walk. The emerald winding creeks of the sound create gorgeous views from every floor on the back of the house, with a screened in porch equipped for outdoor dining and drinks as you watch the sun dip into the water at the end of the day. Newly furnished, ready for you!

The bathrooms are newly updated, LVP flooring has been added throughout, and all new beds with memory foam mattresses. The kitchen is stocked with non-toxic cookware and coffee making options. Fans in every bedroom closet ensure that white noise devices do not have to be on your list of "what to bring." Sheets, bath towels, and beach towels provided. Make yourself at home! Furniture is new (photos above do not reflect current furniture); we have optimized the use of each room: 2 bunkrooms, each with bunkbed + trundle; 2 master bedrooms each with 1 queen bed; third master bedroom with 1 king bed. All of the master bedrooms have en suite, private bathrooms.

Family friendly neighborhood and coldesac are perfect for kids playing and riding bikes. Convenient outdoor shower, bikes, beach chairs, umbrella, beach cart, and beach toys add to the ease and fun of your trip! A charcoal grill makes for easy dinner clean up at the end of the day, while the kids play in the grassy backyard with the Intracoastal Waterway as your playground.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi (1-min drive) from Surf City Beach and 4.4 mi (8-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Surf City.

Waterfront: Dock Access, Walk to Beach, Pier & Shops, 5BR, Sunset view / 10% off Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and wonderful home! The screened in porch is the real MVP of this house! It has amazing views and plenty of seating. House has fully stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful and the view on the back porch was GORGEOUS! We were in walking distance from shops and restaurants, and Tyler was very attentive and helpful. We will definitely stay there again when we come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian Q.

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

Gorgeous views...can confirm :)

We had a great time staying here for a nice fall weekend. The kitchen was a bit small for more than one person but other than that, everything was clean and in good condition and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place! Very nice and super clean. Close to everything. Loved the little extras for kids like a pac-n-play, a gate for stairs and extra beach toys. Great communication with the owner. And the sunsets across the inlet from the back patio were next level! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

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

Perfect place for fun and sun.

We thoroughly enjoy our time here. Great accommodations and plenty of room for all. Gorgeous sunsets and short stroll to the beautiful beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tyler and family were amazing to communicate with! Couldn't be nicer and responded almost immediately to us when we reached out. The home was beautiful both in amenities and location! Two 1/2 block walk to gorgeous beach and the best views from the multiple decks. We would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location couldn't of been better! Literally less than a 5 min walk to the beach and right at a beach access. House for perfect solution for our group of 9 adults. Views of the sunset on the back deck are breathtaking. Slept like a rock beds are very comfortable and the couch in the living perfect lounging couch! House has all you need to cook and enjoy yourself!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Surf City Views

The house description and pictures are accurate; spectacular view from multiple porches! The screened in porch was very enjoyable! Plenty of room on the beach to spread out with family and play games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly Y.

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

Loved

We loved our stay! Fully stocked kitchen to the max! We’ve been to island lots and lots of times and love it there so much. The walk was a little far with littles and all their “junk” but the house was one of the cleanest we’ve ever been to!!! Great location for a family of many ages
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Wonderful vacation! Would recommend!

We loved our stay here! The hosts were extremely responsive and ensured we had a great time. They promptly addressed and fixed the couple of small issues we ran into. We loved spending time on the screened in porch and all the spaces were well utilized. It was a short walk to the beach and the beach cart provided was very helpful! 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tristan W.

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

HS Youth Group Retreat

We took our HS Youth from a church youth group here for a retreat over the weekend to escape the real world and practice resting. It was a great location, perfect for splitting up rooms, easy to walk to the beach, and the next door neighbor/concierge was very helpful. This is an awesome house and great hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Wonderful Time in Topsail!

We loved the house and all the amenities! A perfect size for all our family! The location on the marsh is beautiful and super close to the beach! Best of both worlds! Owner was so friendly and helpful and access to the on-island assistant was great!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tucker T.

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

Excellent Vacation

Wonderful spot and house. Great view. Minor snafu at check in that the owner/property manager handled extremely well. Will definitely be renting again if I have the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

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

Great beach weekend!

We had a great time at the house. There was a storm the day of our arrival and the host was awesome at providing updates - fortunately there were no issues. The house is an easy walk to the beach and has beautiful views of the innercoastal. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

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

Awesomely appointed home!

We loved our stay at this home! This was the most well appointed house I have ever rented and I have stayed at a lot of rentals! They have thought of everything to make your trip as seamless as possible! The location was excellent, the neighborhood outstanding and the house was clean and ready for us when we got there! Surf City is an awesome neighborhood and we really enjoyed our stay! Thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Topsail Cove

This was a great rental for my family. Easy access to everything. Love being on the marsh and have ocean views too. Tyler and Kimberly were very organized and super responsive. This is the first rental that was true to advertisement. We would highly recommend this rental!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Inger S.

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

Everything you need!

Well appointed house - lots of beach toys including chairs, bikes and even a surfboard - all in great condition! Kitchen was well stocked and owner was very responsive when we had an issue with the dryer. Great location, short walk to the beach and stunning views of the sunset over the marsh. Overall, a fantastic experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great family weekend

We wanted a place where we could gather with our children and their children without being too crowded like we would have been in our down sized home. This fit the bill. The kids really enjoyed riding their bikes and scooters in the cul de sac. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came in town for a funeral and with various family. So this house was a great solution. House was as described. Easy peasy! Kitchen was well equipped. Porches were enjoyed. Used grill. Dining area accommodated us all. Enjoyed being able to walk to various spots, including beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Excellent views from a very well-equipped house in great location

Owners have been extremely thoughtful in appointing the house including beach chairs, surfboard, charcoal grill, well-stocked kitchen...the list goes on. Owner communication was top-notch including pre-sent videos to point out audio-visual technology and other details. Very clean, view is beautiful, and access to the beach less than a 5-minute walk. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danalyn W.

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

Happy times and hurricane

We came to Surf City for our oldest son's wedding. We are from Florida and thought we had left the hurricane behind, but turns out we brought it with us. We were not worried about a category 1 and were going to see the kids married, no matter what. Since the home is on the sound, there was a little bit of flooding in the yard and on the bottom porch, but we were happy as clams inside with plenty of family and fun. The place was built for a storm. The ground level is the parking/ on stilts. So a little water was no problem. We never had any issues, despite a hurricane. Power, phones, air conditioning and even internet, never had a blip. Water was gone with the tide and we carried on as usual. Point-of-contact and owner were both available, but not intrusive. They checked on us with the storm coming and let us know pertinent information, just in case. The following day was beautiful and the wedding went on without a hitch. We had plenty of room for our family of 5 plus 4 grandparents. 5 separate bedrooms and 4 baths made for plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The main floor layout with the large dining next to the living area made for great mingling as some played board games while others watched football and everyone chatted. There was enough room for dinners with seating inside and out with gorgeous views. Kitchen was wonderfully appointed with everything we needed to feed our crew. We were even impressed to find extras like a french press, some standard seasoning/ spices, Tupperware and enough dishes to feed everyone without having to wash every dish in between. Our boys are ages 9 and up. It was wonderful for them as they were 2 rooms with bunks (and a trundle) that they could hang out, away from grown ups. They even had their own balcony to play on. If you have toddlers, there are some beautiful glass vases to move out of reach and a lot of stairs. They do have a baby gate in the closet, but the main floor has stairs going up and down. No baby locks on the kitchen cabinets. All in all, we loved this place. It went above and beyond in keeping us safe and comfortable during a storm. It was also an amazing home to host our family all together for a happy celebration. I'm sure we will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Amazing stay!

We had a wonderful experience! The hosts were awesome and great at communication! We loved the house and the fact that the beach was such a close walk! We would for sure go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Besteps Family Vacation 2022

Surf city did not disappoint. We had a great time on the island and definitely will be back. The atmosphere there is amazing; so laid back and tranquil. The house was a perfect location. It is not too far of a walk to the beach and the sound views and sunsets were beautiful. Our hosts were great to work with and very accommodating. We can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Great stay close to everything

We had a great week, Tyler was very responsive and helpful with any questions and when asking for recommendations. This is an easy walk to the beach or local shops and restaurants. The house was clean and the kids rooms on the lower level were well spread out from the master bedrooms on the upper two levels. Kitchen and shed were well-stocked with items so we really did not need to bring much from home. Definitely take advantage of the backyard space, we had an outdoor movie night and fire pit in a nice setting. Had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kristine m.

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

It was wonderful. The property had a wonderful view of the sound.

Everything we needed. Recommended to all my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022