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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Surf City Pier
‪15 min walk‬
Southside Park
‪2 min drive‬
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
‪6 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Serenity by the Sea, Side B! (Rent both sides to accommodate your family reunion! See VRBO#2455497) Located less than a mile from the popular pier in Surf City, our newly updated, 4 bedroom OCEANFRONT home is the perfect place for your next family getaway! This house has enough room for everyone with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Wake up to the sound of the waves. Forget dragging all your beach gear every day since you can just step outside onto your balcony and walk down the stairs to the beach.

There isn't any need to bring a thing! This house comes fully equipped with a kitchen full of everything you need to prepare meals and memories. There are 4 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 10 people (1 king size bed, 2 queen size beds, and 1 Bunk Bed with full size beds for a total of 5 beds in 4 rooms) and 3 full baths as well as a heated outdoor shower. The home has Wi-Fi, 3 televisions with cable and one of those TV's has smart technology for Netflix access. We have a booster seat as well as bedrails, games and toys for the kids, beach toys, and chairs for your use.

Surf City was recently named one of the top ten best small town beaches and is perfect for those looking for less of a commercial feel and more of the perfect family vacation to remember.

Linens are NOT included in your stay, but you can bring your own or contact Sweet Dreams Linen Service on the island!

When you stay here, you'll feel the warmth our family put into making this a place for other families to enjoy and make memories! We can't wait to have you at Serenity by the Sea!

Property manager

Catherine Fitzgerald

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not walk on the dunes. These protect our home.

No eating or drinking outside of the kitchen area.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ohana Paddle Sports - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Southside Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬15 min walk
‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great OCEANFRONT, beautiful property! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great OCEANFRONT, beautiful property! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great OCEANFRONT, beautiful property! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great OCEANFRONT, beautiful property! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

16 April 2024

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

Great place

We really enjoyed staying here. It feels like a home.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

22 May 2022

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

Family vacation

This property has everything it says it does. Amazing location, beautiful and clean house and great communication between owner! Loved our stay and will be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Chapel Hill, North Carolina

5 September 2019

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

Very nice beach condo

this condo was perfect for our family. enough space in a very good layout and literally on top of the beach. good communication with a very accommodating owner and a very personable property manager on-site.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua N., Where do you live?

15 November 2017

Great property- wonderful beach access, and nice location

Everything about this one was good- the house was great, the beds were all awesome- same with bathrooms, kitchen, etc. Views from the top deck of the house over the ocean were really great. 3 adults + 3 kids and we had plenty of extra space! Wonderful spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

13 August 2018

Perfect for our family. We love the floor plan - and love the updated features....granite in kitche

We enjoyed our time immensely. Will definitely try to book again next year. This is the perfect house for our family. We have just enough space, and we love being oceanfront. Having gorgeous weather was an amazing gift....very thankful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cheryl h.

20 October 2017

Relaxing well appointed home right on the beach.

The beach house was clean, comfortable and fresh in appearance. We had all the amenities we needed. We used the concierge service and had a massage therapist come to us. She was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 April 2023

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

Spring Break

Great location with excellent ocean views. Walk down your own boardwalk/beach access and you are standing in the sand. Very clean and excellent communication. Fit our family of 5 with 3 kids perfectly. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

20 May 2018

Lovely home, wonderful views

This homeowner truly made us feel as if we were friends and family rather than renters. She not only called to check that everything was satisfactory when we checked in, but had a lovely gift bag waiting for us. The home itself has been recently renovated and was immaculate. Perfect for two grandparents, their son and daughter in law and 3 beautiful granddaughters. We hope to come again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

5 July 2019

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

Home away from home

We absolutely LOVE Serenity by the Sea. This is the second time we have stayed st this property. Both times the week of our wedding anniversary. This year we were celebrating our tenth. Upon arrival we were met with sweet notes and goodies for us grownups (bottle of bubbly) and kids. It is always such a wonderful experience and feels so much like home to us. We will continue to visit as long as we are able.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Wendy Y., Apex

30 September 2019

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice oceanfront home

The location of this home was great. Right in front of the ocean, very convenient! However there were quite a few pests in the home during our stay. That was a bit unpleasant for us. Overall, Catherine was very helpful with leaving a binder of suggestions of places to eat and go. She even left a nice welcome gift for us. She was also very attentive and made sure our check-in and check-out went smoothly.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

23 October 2017

Amazing Vacation

My friends and I went for the weekend and were thrilled with both the place and the owner. Friendly and helpful, Catherine was wonderful. She answered questions and gave us all the info we needed in a timely manner. When we arrived she made us feel like cherished friends instead of merely weekend renters. I would whole-heartedly recommend staying here. We certainly will every time!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan (and husband Tim) B., Fort Atkinson, WI

10 October 2017

A beautiful home right on the ocean

The owner was so kind and responded quickly to our messages. Check in was super easy. There was a problem with the coffee maker and the issue was resolved in less than an hour! We really felt welcome and like they hoped we would love their home/location as much as they do. And of course we did! The best parts of the home are the deck overlooking the ocean, the beach right outside the door, the spacious living area and the attentive owners. Basically everything. 😊 The home was beautiful and comfortable with plenty of space for our family. The location was convenient and they had a book with things to do in the area but we primarily started at the house and the beach. We recommend this home and these kind owners wholeheartedly! Thank you for a fantastic stay!! (We rented linens from sweet dreams linen. They were great too.)

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

20 October 2022

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

Great property!

My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at this house. It's the perfect location in Surf City: close enough to walk to the shops and restaurants, but far enough that the beach isn't crowded. The kitchen is fully stocked, and we appreciated that a starter supply of toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap was included. We especially enjoyed spending time on the deck overlooking the ocean. The owner was quick to respond to my questions, and the check-in process was a breeze. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

9 October 2022

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

Relaxing

This place was beautiful!! I will say that i love the fact that we didn’t have to bring/buy the little things (salt, pepper, condiments).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

25 September 2022

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

The perfect spot.

This was exactly the beach house we hoped it would be. It was clean, had every item we needed already there, and because the living area is on the 2nd floor, gave the best view of the ocean. We will be renting here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leia S.

24 August 2022

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

Great location

Great property and location! Everything was clean, and the owner was very helpful with all our questions. Less than a mile from the pier, where you can find many restaurants and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie H.

14 August 2022

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

Wonderful experience

The location was amazing, the little toiletries/condiments/ beach gear etc that the house provided for us was a huge help and very thoughtful! Only needed to contact the owners one time with a small issue and it was solved in less than an hour. Catherine (the owner) went out of her way to message me and make sure our stay was going well, basically, she is AMAZING! The location is perfect, a very short walk, down the steps, to the beach and very close to all the shops and restaurants!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

8 August 2022

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

Beach Lover's Dream

Wonderful beach front property. Everything needed for a relaxing week away from the rat race. Plenty of space for everyone, (there were 9 of us), plenty of parking for 4 vehicles. Loved the covered deck so could feel the sea breeze without being directly in the sun. Owner was responsive but not intrusive! Clean and family friendly. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

25 July 2022

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

Just Beachy!

We had an amazing week! The house was clean and had all amenities needed for our stay. We loved having the outdoor seating areas on both decks to enjoy the ocean views when we weren’t on the beach. We had our 7yr old and twin 2yr old boys with us and they loved all the toys and boogie boards available to use. Also the other side of the house was rented out and we were nervous about it being too loud but had no issues! The outdoor shower was great for cleaning off our little ones too! Cheryl was amazing our entire stay. She responded so quickly to the few questions we had during our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

4 July 2022

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

Perfect family getaway

We absolutely loved this place. Great distance from Surf City proper. There were two nice beach chairs, boogie boards, beach toys, and an umbrella available to use which saves room when traveling. House was clean and the kitchen was very useful. We were happy to see a Nespresso machine there and didn’t need to bring ours, just the pods! Would love to rent this house again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

21 March 2022

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

Nicely Updated

Had a Great trip!!! The house was in perfect, clean, updated, plenty of parking and in a great location. Just a short walk to the pier.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

26 October 2021

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

The name says it all!

Serenity by the Sea was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway! When not on the beach, we were enjoying the view from the deck. The home had everything you would need - and then some. The owner was amazing. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

25 October 2021

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

Beach Vacation

We had a great time and loved how close we were to the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mimi S.

17 October 2021

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

We will be back!

We needed an adult best-friend get-away. The house was clean, calming and had beautiful views. The porch had plenty of comfortable seating and we spent most of our time out there chatting. It couldn’t have been more perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nga B.

13 October 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a wonderful vacation at the beach. The home is a duplex, but we had complete privacy and a private entrance to the beach. We loved that the house had multiple levels; the upper balcony was great for dolphin watching. We also loved that each level had direct access to the beach. The beach was literal steps from the home and was exactly what we wanted. The house was very clean and spacious; we traveled with a party of 3, but could easily see ourselves coming back with additional family or friends one day. The location was perfect. We have stayed all along Topsail Island over the years, but this location was in Surf City, which allowed us to be close to restaurants for take-out but still have plenty of room on the beach. The owners were responsive and attentive, checking in on us right after check-in and right after check-out to make sure we had everything that we need and that we had a great time. They added many small touches that were unique: a Thank You card, a gift of snacks, and a gift certificate for a dozen donuts at a local bakery. I have stayed at many VRBO locations and was impressed at the thoughtfulness. We hope to be back soon! In the meantime, we highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Fitzgerald

This property is owned by our family and managed by our family! We love the beach and wanted the opportunity to enjoy it year round.

Why they chose this property

We have provided everything our family needed to make our vacations RELAXING and easy! When you step foot into our home, you'll feel the love and care that has gone in to every detail to make this a time for making memories with those you love.

What makes this property unique

This place is OCEANFRONT!! No lugging the kids AND the gear...just go on out to the beach! We also want to make you feel completely at home so we offer a bunch of options from arranging for family photos to having your groceries there and unloaded upon your arrival.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Master Bath

Second Level Bath

Third Level Bath

Spaces

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