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Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool!

Surf City vacation home with private pool

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10119 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Surf City vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool!

We all need something to look forward to ....
SummerSalt is the perfect spot to have a Topsail Island vacation! We repeatedly have guests tell us and leave reviews saying that SummerSalt is "the cleanest VRBO house we have ever stayed in" and now we know our guests value that even more with COVID19.

We have worked to make this home ready for your arrival with tasteful, clean decor and ample opportunities to do all of your favorite beach activities. Make memories while you enjoy the sun, swimming, surfing, search for shells, or just relax with your family and friends. SummerSalt offers views of the ocean with a quiet, convenient beach access just a few yards away.

Start your day with your morning coffee on the large front deck as the sun rises over the ocean. Then walk to the beach for a day of collecting shells, jumping the waves and building your very own sand creation. Then return to SummerSalt for more outdoor pleasures by lounging in your private pool with a large tanning ledge. And don't miss your chance to shower outside in a private shower with the smell of salty air. There's an outdoor gas grill in the backyard for your cooking pleasure or you could pick up some yummy seafood from a local restaurant!

SummerSalt has a fully-equipped kitchen, digital cable television, 4 flat screen televisions, high-speed wireless internet access, and many other amenities! SummerSalt is a family-friendly house with puzzles, cards, games and books available for all ages. We work to make sure you arrive with nothing to worry about. Linens are provided, beds are made, and we have some basic essentials in the cabinets so all you have to shop for is food and beverages. We take great pride in preparing the house for each guest so your arrival is abundantly pleasant and you can leave all your worries behind.

For anyone not familiar with Topsail Island and Surf City, we'll be happy to answer any questions and help you find interesting things to do. It's a quaint little beach town with something for everyone. There are golf courses nearby, jet ski and boat rentals, opportunities to learn about marine life, fishing, equipment rentals (surfboards, bikes, kayaks), shopping, craft markets, worship services, exercise classes, and more.

There's no better place to enjoy all these things than SummerSalt, where you have your own slice of heaven with everything you need. Contact us with any questions.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,280 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Fold quilts and stack them on the bed with pillows in shams. Do not remove shams from the pillows, only sheets.
If you have moved furniture around, please return to original place.
Rinse off beach toys, chairs and other sandy things. If needed, leave them to dry near one of the water hoses, front yard or back yard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No glass near the pool.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
NO teen/college parties.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: NO teen/college parties.
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 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. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: NO teen/college parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 9.6 mi (16-min drive) from North Topsail Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Surf City.

Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Lots of beach/pool amenities. Easy walk to beach. We enjoyed the pool. We appreciated the easy communication and the sweet treats waiting for us upon arrival. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

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

We loved our time here! The pool was great as well. The bikes were great! Thanks for letting us stay

No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky and Melissa D.

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

Wonderful stay

Responsive hosts, love the games and pool supplies. Fun beach and pool time. Clean house with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Favorite Place to Stay!

This was our 3rd stay at Summer Salt, and it never disappoints! Clean, amazing location, and that pool! Can’t wait to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Great place to stay in Surf City

We had an awesome stay and loved the house. The pool feels very private. Beach access is only a few steps away. It is also close to all of the restaurants and shops in Surf City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

This house was amazing. Well stocked and had everything we needed to make our vacation complete.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Family Freindly, Relax Oriented

We had a very pleasant stay at the Summer Salt - The property was very well supplied with essentials for any activity from cooking to boogie boarding. The pool was a tremedous asset to help with coping with the heat. It provided a safe water experience for our 1 and 4 year old grandchildren.We had a wonderful week of relaxation and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was perfect for my cousin reunion! Spacious, clean, organized, and had all the amenities we needed - and was so close to the beach! The owner was very communicative and responsive. I will say the kitchen was on the smaller side, but if you're not planning on cooking/eating at home much, it's a good size. 10/10, would highly recommend if you're looking for a place to stay in Surf City, especially if you have a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky K.

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

Great Family get away!!!

This was the second time we stayed here and again we are so happy we did! The house has everything you need including bunk beds witch my kids loved. The pool is amazing. The house is located very close to a beach access and close to the shops and restaurants but far enough away you don't have to deal with any noise from them. The owners are amazing and extremely nice and helpful with anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian P.

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

Beautiful home away home

Everything was just as described! We all enjoyed vacation and loved the home we rented. We were sad to leave and will look forward to a return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

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

Our favorite place to stay!

This was our second time staying at this property and it was once again fantastic! Clean, well stocked, and great location . Trudy is great and had alot of good suggestions for exploring the island. We will definitely be back:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

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

Wonderful Family Experience

The Surf City property was clean, family friendly, and amazing. The proximity to the beach access was convenient and the kids enjoyed a lowkey afternoon and evening swim in the pool after spending the day on the beach. The property owners were great to deal with and we have already booked our stay next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

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

Another great week!

This was our second time staying here and it was as fabulous as the first time. The owners have thought of everything you’d need and it’s there! House is clean, comfortable and so easy to enjoy the beach and pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Great experience!

This was our 2nd stay at Summer Salt. It was as great as we remembered! We even booked for next year!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky and Melissa D.

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

Everything for a great vacation

The house has everything a family can need and even what they don't realize they need. It really helps with the chaos inherent to traveling with small kids. We love it and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved our time in Surf City! Trudy was super helpful when we booked and reassured us about the cleanliness of the property during Covid-19. The house had everything we could need, from coffee filters to beach towels - so organized! Fabulous location too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kae A.

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

Wonderful

We had a truly delightful few days here - the children especially loved the warm pool, day and night, and I so appreciated not having to pack every tiny thing we might need - thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrell W.

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

Lovely

Great location and house had everything we needed. The pool made our stay during the summer heat that much more enjoyable. The extra detail the owners take to make their guests feel comfortable was noticed and appreciated!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Unforgettable Trip

The place was awesome everywhere and the location was prime! We will be looking to book Summer Salt again this summer!! 10/10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Fun In The Sun!

The property has everything you need for a great comfortable stay. The owners are easy to communicate with and ensure your happy. Great view from the 3rd floor! The pool was very well lit at night and clean. Definitely would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

2024 Summer Salt

Property has everything you need - just bring your clothes and get groceries. Close to restaurants and shops. Short walk to public beach. Private pool a definite plus for the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Loved the private backyard and pool. Very short walk to a beautiful stretch of beach.

The property was just as described in the website and more. Lots of little personal touches and very nice linens. Far enough from the main hub of Surf City to seem secluded but close enough for a nice evening walk for a meal or ice cream. I would recommend this house for families, lots of sleeping space and outside living areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

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

Another Amazing Family Vacation

This was our second annual family vacation at this vacation home. Trudy truly thought of everything. Our children loved the pool and the close beach access made things easy. We will continue to take our family vacations here each and every year. We are looking forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Reiter/Machamer Family Vacation July 2024

This was one of the best family vacations!! The house and the pool were absolutely wonderful and the short walk to the beach was also a plus! We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again...hopefully next time with a couple grandchildren (we're still waiting for those little guys to make an appearance) The house is definitely set up with family and children. Great place to stay...thank you for sharing your house with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Perfect beach house

This house has it all! From linens, kitchen supplies, pool and beach toys, the private pool, and the close beach access, Trudy has truly made this house feel like a home for anyone visiting. We loved sitting on the front deck for morning coffee and hanging out watching the kids in the pool while we grilled out after a day of fun on the Island. I cant wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019