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Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat

Beach vacation home near Surf City Beach

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds
Beach nearby
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Surf City vacation home, you'll be steps from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and a 5-minute walk from Surf City Beach. Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inis Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬3 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.

Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat

Shore's Bliss is a unique oceanfront cottage that offers two living areas, perfect for the kids and the adults to have their own space! with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, your whole family will have space to spread out and enjoy the bliss that is a Topsail Island Vacation.

You enter the property from the ground floor where you will find a spacious living area with a Flatscreen TV, and its own kitchenette with fridge and microwave. The bathroom for this level is off the kitchen area. To the right of the entrance is the lower level main bedroom with its own TV and sliding glass door. From here is the entrance to an additional bedroom with a pyramid bunk bed and flatscreen TV.

Climb a delightful spiral staircase to head to the main level of this beachfront home. Here you will find a pull-out queen sofa and flatscreen TV. Across from the sofa is the entrance to a bedroom with a queen bed. From here, you have access to the master bathroom, and a walk thru to the master bedroom. The master bedroom is spacious and bright, with the king bed on the ocean side of the cottage. It also has its own TV. Back in the main living area, the large and well-stocked kitchen is out of the way of traffic flow. There is also a large kitchen table overlooking the ocean and the back deck. Once on the deck, you have direct access to the beach, deck furniture, and an outside shower.

➤Sorry, but NO PETS are allowed at this property.

➤No Smoking is allowed inside the property or on its decks.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) are included with all guest reservations!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 8 reviews
The price is CA $640
CA $1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Surf City - Two Minute Walk to Beach

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,080 square feet

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

Guests will receive an access code
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

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Shore's Bliss Spacious Oceanfront Home Private Beach Access
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.7 mi (45-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 8.2 mi (13-min drive) from North Topsail Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Surf City.

Unwind at 'Shore's Bliss' – Your Surf City Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy to walk to town and loved hearing the ocean. House was overall clean, a little dated, but the being on the beach made up for it. Water pressure was great in 3 of the 4 bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John B.

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

Carolina retreat

Excellent location,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great ocean view

The oceanside deck was absolutely amazing. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

amy g.

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

Incredible view

Overall a very nice property. The few issues we had were worked around!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

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

Reunion

Great week meeting with friends. Plenty of space - restrooms for everyone! Wonderful front and back seating areas for dining and visiting while enjoying the ocean views and cool breeze. Great for small groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

vacation

the porch and proximity to the beach were amazing! very good fit for need for 2 separate living spaces. wish the beds were more comfortable. overall amazing memories were made
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sascha E.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay even with the stormy weather. When they say its on the water, they arent exaggerating. At high tide the water comes up to the dunes and you could cast a fishing pole from the deck. We had 4 adults and 4 children (9-18 y/o) and the space was perfect size for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly H.

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

We had a lovely time. We would come back again.

Loved that you had plenty of hot water. Had 91 year old mother in law with us. Flamingo rug kept buckling up. Fall risk. Mold in several places. Nice well stocked kitchen. Nice appliances. All the furniture and swing on all the porches were very nice. Would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

russell j.

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

Shore’s Bliss

Great location and beach access. Did call maintenance once and never got return call. Lower level had some type odor or fume smell !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving

The dishwasher doesn’t clean dishes, had to hand wash everything. The furniture on the oceanfront deck missing cushions. The house has definitely seen better days but we still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

justin s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just ok.

Without going into too many details this property is definitely a get what you pay for situation. The photos definitely help it when compared to in person. This is an older home at a lower rate than some and definitely shows it. The location is perfect to walk to surf city and be right on the water but the house definitely leaves a lot to be desired. If you need what this offers and dont mind the overall cleanliness or functions that dont perform well its a good place. But its quite old and has definitely seen better days.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christy G.

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

Great location, house could use some updates

The convenience of being right on the beach is the biggest advantage of this property. Our family ranges from age 3 to 80, so it was nice for all members to be able to come and go to the beach and house as needed. There was enough room for everyone, and the house was clean overall. Both porches were big and functional. And the outdoor shower was very nice to be able to rinse sand off before going in the house. However it was obvious that nothing had been updated in quite some time. While we didn’t really mind the dated cabinets, floors and appliances, it really could use some new mattresses and some more functional non-stick pots and pans.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

Best vacation ever

Shore’s Bliss was everything plus more. Kitchen was well equipped. The mattresses on the beds were nice. Only bed that seem to need mattress help was the pyramid bunk 😢. Even the pull out sofas slept well. Cannot say enough great things about the porches! We spent most of our House time on the street side porch! It is wonderful. The outside shower is a definite plus and big enough to accommodate an adult with children to wash! Short walk, very short, to the beach directly off the deck. The beach is roomy and clean and family oriented. We went out to eat a couple of times at Daddy Mac’s and ShakoTaco. Can’t say enough about how wonderful food was at both and priced for families on vacation! Overall a wonderful experience!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy S.

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

Beach time

We had a great time . You are right on the beach which is wonderful. My complaint is that the stairs that lead you down to the beach are covered with sand . And you are trying to get Down a dune . They have a rope that helps you get up . This needs to be assessed. So the down stairs of the house is nice but smells musty . Also it needs some new cooking supplies. The refrigerators don’t cool right . There was also an ant problem in the kitchen. It was a great location. It’s just needs some updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ron E.

House is a total dump. We have stayed at many places in Topsail. This one by far the worst

Site was dirty. A lot of the house was in disrepair. TV did not work. Shower door was broken. Paint chipped off of many things in the house. Mattress covers were badly yellowed. All the doors had dirt all around the door handle. Other than the porches and decks, nothing about this facility was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Staci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Week

Nice place to stay! Bed slept well! The only thing I did not like was the beach porch was super sandy upon arrival. I recommend they keep a leaf blower to help with this issue. Other than that... I enjoyed the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

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

Very comfortable beach house

This house has everything! It's beachfront, has lots of space, private bathrooms, comfortable beds, huge well-outfitted kitchen, comfortable furniture, covered porches on both the beach and street with cushioned furniture, ceiling fans, and plenty of closet space (but no hangers--you should pack those!) Being October, it was also quiet both on the beach and streetside. Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Great location

We loved being right on the beach. The deck facing the ocean was perfect with plenty of seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Great relaxing stay.

We had an awesome time here. It is in a great location close to everything. It is an older house and could use some updates. Better curtains downstairs and upstairs that cover better and the blinds in main bedroom could be replaced. We will be back, thank you, one of the best vacation stays we've had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Perfect spot!

Exactly as advertised, perfect spot, easy checkin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great beach house with plenty of room and a fabulous back deck!

The house has plenty of room and is at a great location! The back deck has a wonderful ocean view! The gates are perfect for keeping kids from running on ahead to the beach! I will admit the downstairs had a little bit of a musty smell as if it had been wet at some point, but wasn’t bad enough to warrant us complaining. You cannot smell it any where else in the house. Otherwise, this house is perfect for families or a group of friends or couples vacationing together. The beach access, space, and set up is on point. When we vacation to the area again, we’d definitely consider staying here if we need the space!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

My new happy place

I would love to say I hated this place but I would only do that so nobody would ever book it when I wanted it. Took my 2 young grandkids (infant and a toddler) and my 2 adult daughters. The kitchen has pretty much everything a person could want to cook with and there is a charcoal grill to use. The concept of having a basement mini-apartment helped with having privacy as the people downstairs have everything they need. There were a couple sand buckets and some games in the closet that was nice. Living area is decent but honestly was never really inside except in the evening. Bathrooms are sufficient - nothing fancy in this home but it is still very nice for our needs. The deck.... I woke up in Iowa this morning as my first day back and the thing I realize I miss most was that deck! It is awesome and has an outdoor shower for sandy feet to be rinsed. The location is about perfect - close to the main town area but not too close. Walking out to the beach is a breeze - No hauling coolers etc. because it is close enough to run back and grab food etc. if needed. Overall it was just a great place and we are coming back in 6 months.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Larry H.

Fun Beach House

Well equipt for all kinds of activities. Enjoyed the bikes, which were not mentioned in the description of the house. One of the bikes definitely needs maintenance. Great view on the back porch facing the ocean, with a continuious breeze. Outdoor shower was very nice. Kitchen was wider than in picture, and allowed for several to work in there at once. It was also well stocked with items to cook meals for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Ideal location

This property surprised us. The view from the back deck is spectacular! When it said steps to the beach, it truly is just steps. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need, although cookware needs replacing. Frying pans were essentially useless. Liked having a refrigerator on lower level and used it to stock all our drinks. Six of us went and each bedroom having a bathroom was great (4 bedrooms/4 bathrooms). Enjoyed the front porch swing too; although the table and chairs need replacing. It would make that space more inviting. They had bikes you could ride. And everything including restaurants were within walking distance including the pier. We couldn't have found a better location our first time to the island. The best part was the beaches were not crowded with people like other beaches (Virginia Beach or Myrtle Beach). Very relaxing and enjoyable!! Will definitely come back to Topsail Island (Top-sul)!! D. Roper
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025