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Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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We have 6 Adirondack chairs to view the beautiful beach and ocean.
Beautiful top floor living room with a 50" flat screen TV, & ocean view
Living area
Cute ocean themed decorations through out the house
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12173.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Southside Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Kids Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

QSS

1 Queen Bed

Small Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Top Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Jack 'n Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Enclosed Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!

Wow, a beach vacation with the family, in a home that's as cute as this one is? This year, you're going to love your vacation!

This is the most beautiful house on Topsail! And it's right on the beach - not an 'ocean-view' a couple of blocks from the beach or across the street from the beach, or even a piano lot (with only a small strip that extends between the houses to the beach). Seas the Day is right on the beach and the house is gorgeous.

Now wait a minute...I bet you think I'm just saying that. Well look at what some of are guests have said (see the full comments below):

'The website does not do this house justice! It is gorgeous, and the views of the beach and water are amazing from every room. ' Bonnie from Va

'Seas the Day is one of the best vacation houses I have stayed in. ... You will not be disappointed if you rent this place' Norma Jean from Ohio

'I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a wonderful beach house that has one of the best vistas in Topsail.' Mark from Northern Va

'Loved that house!!!!!! oh my, the walk to the pier was wonderful and so pretty. the house was perfect and held my whole family! it was an awesome vacation! thank you so much! wonderful!' Jessica from Ohio

And it goes on. You will truly love your stay at Seas the Day.

Located just 1 mile south of the Surf City pier, you're close to all the activity, yet just far enough away to enjoy the tranquility that lives here also. As a matter of fact, you may note some of our guests jokingly refer to the 'Buddy's walk'. Buddy's is a bar/restaurant by the pier, which is a nice 1 mile walk on the beach. Some people, including my brother, myself and our two wives like to walk down to Buddy's at lunch time, watch the surfers by the pier, order oyster shooters, and... possibly a cerveza or two (that's Spanish for beer) and maybe a tequila shooter. Well, the walk back is now quite enjoyable. We often just come back, lay out a towel and catch some rays and a snooze. The Buddy's walk - a perfect way to spend a vacation day.

Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north side of Surf City to the south tip of the island. The island is like 22 miles long, so you can get a good work out.

Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house was in Surf City. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant.) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone by the pier just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories.

Believe me, this place is fun.

And I haven't even told you about Daddy Mac's on-the-beach sea food, Shuckin' Shack with it's oysters, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Bouchaines 211 - the best restaurant overlooking the sound that you will ever find. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it at Seas the Day.

You can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest).

Surf shops that make me wish I was 18 again, 55 Burgers and Shakes, the Daily Grind coffee and wine bar and on and on. The wine bar is called unWINEd. The owner, Jeremy, is a friend of mine. Tell him Steve Morrison sent you. He'll take good care of you. You won't want to leave.

And I haven't even talked about surf fishing, kayaking, surfing, jet skiing and more (check out the Boat Rental picture I included if you want to rent a boat or jet-ski)

My teenage son once walked up the stairs to the living room and said 'This place just makes you smile!'

I still think OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST:

'We loved the outside shower, complete wtih room for dry clothes and towels! Very kid friendly, my 13-month-old niece could wander around and the gates kept her safe. Topsail itself is so peaceful. We went to the sound side a few times to fish, canoe, and take the baby swimming. We golfed, ran, sailed (you have very nice neighbors who invited us!), and fished from the surf (caught sharks, stingrays, and a few fish). Such a great house -- plenty of space, well decorated, and everything you need in the kitchen for eating in!' Bonnie VA

Jim M from GA agrees wholeheartedly:

'My sister and I are both recently retired school teachers. For over 25 years we have talked about renting a beach house on the North Carolina coast, big enough to house all of our families. ... This house was everything we had dreamed about. It was RIGHT ON THE WATER,...

'Setting on our porch, we could watch the sun rise each morning. In the evening we could drive to the end of the island and watch the sun sink into the ocean....I bought 5 kites and one day we all spent the day flying them. ... We enjoyed the secluded walks on the beach and the discovery of hundreds of sea shells. We saw dolphins swimming by several times. The only regret we had, was that we couldn't stay for another week.'


BEDROOM SETUP: Top floor: QB & Full Bath. (There is also a QSS but it's right in the middle of the living room. I don't recommend it); Middle floor: KB, QB, 2BB (i.e. 4 beds), and BB with 2 Full Baths. There is a deck on both floors and there is an enclosed outdoor shower on the deck of the middle floor. The bottom floor has 2 full car garage, grill, and storage space.

Keywords: House, Beach, Surf, City, Seize, Seas, Topsail, Outer, Banks, Wilmington

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a pet fee of $150 per pet. Three pets ma
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No grilling on the deck - Fire Marshall Rule. Grill in the driveway.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number BEST 206-905-6843

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Surf City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed although we didn’t cook a whole lot. It was located close to lots of places to eat and shop. We had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have their own space after a few days of too much togetherness haha. The beach was just a few steps away and the outdoor shower with hot water was a godsend with kids. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

This house has it all.

We have been coming to this beach for many years. This house is one of the best we have rented.The kitchen was fully equipped .The beds were super comfortable. And wow what a view from the big porch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Great location

Nice house and a great location. We loved it:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Outstanding beach property

Beautiful unobstructed views of the beach and ocean, great set up at the house, super clean. Host was extremely proactive and responsive. Couldn’t have been a better trip. Highly recommend this spot and we will definitely be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

We SEA’ed the day!!

We had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the house immensely! With so much local family, this was the gathering place all week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

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

Perfect location on the beach

This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love it! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seas the Day is the best maintained property I've stayed at in the 20 years we've been renting on Topsail Island. Amazing location with the only traffic issues being the always hectic move in Saturday. The view was great, the beach about 30 yards away and the owner texted me hours after our arrival to assure everything was as promised. He even sent someone to check on an issue the previous tenant had reported (and texted me who was coming , why and at what time). Great location and attentive owner made this our best annual family beach trip ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Slice of Paradise

We loved the area, we loved the house and we loved being right on the beach listening to the waves! Topsail Steamer was a great dinner choice and Sunrise Bagel Co has the best bagels! We will be back. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

soheir g.

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

Short getaway

Wonderful time with my adult kids. The house and location was perfect for our mini vacation. Our family dog loved the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Perfect Location!

Amazing home right on the beach and if you don’t feel like putting your feet in the sand, the views from the deck are just as excellent. Large, comfy home with plenty of room for multiple generations and family pet. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Perfefct Family Getaway

We have stayed at this property 2 years in a row it is perfect for our family. Has everything you need, right on the beach! The pictures don't do it justice it's so much nicer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S., Louisville

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

A fantastic House and Host

My family and I had a fantastic time at Seas the Day. The house is terrific, the location is amazing and Steven is an incredible host! We have already booked the house for next year! You cannot go wrong with this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Great host and great location

We came to visit our Marine for his birthday and were able to bring two of our dogs to visit too. We loved, loved, loved this property - great location and perfect size for our family. If it were available again this summer we would definitely go back! The location is great and you just can't beat the view. This was our first stay in Surf City but it definitely won't be our last.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Awesome week in Surf City

Really enjoyed our stay at Seas the Day! We enjoyed the beach, watched sunrises, played games, ate lots of great food (including at Rick's one evening), did some shopping, got ice cream several times at Sweet alicious, played pickleball, fished & played mini golf.. It was a week full of fellowship and we were blessed to get to spend a week together in such a beautiful place.The house suited our family perfectly! The neighborhood was quiet, the beach was not crowded, and the street traffic was not heavy. Despite our first day (Saturday) being under a tropical storm warning, the weather the rest of the week was wonderful. The host was very easy to reach and addressed a small issue we encountered quickly. We very much hope to stay here again for future summers.
Enjoying a nap on the deck.
Bocce ball on the beach
Beautiful full moon
Beautiful day after tropical storm Chantal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Wonderful Week

The main floor view is everything! We celebrated our anniversary with family and friends in this wonderful house. Plenty of room for all, even the dogs. Easy access to a great beach. And Steve, the owner is available for any questions. Our family is already asking about next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Brookeville, MD 20833

Well suited for three families.

Great location, well appointed. Clean, and did I mention right on the beach. We all had a fabulous time. Sure, a couple of smalll things could be corrected, but those were minor. Plus, we have an older dog, so it was great that dogs are allowed. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

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

Beautiful place, right on the beach

This was a great location and beautiful place. Had all the amenities that the site said it did. The Kitchen is well stocked with dishes/silverware, pots and pans, etc!!!!!!!The only downside to this, we were not aware that when we arrived, we had to make our own beds. This is not something that I/we have ever had to do in any other VRBO we have stayed at. would have been nice to know this before we got there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jillian K.

Perfect Early Summer Vacation!

My friends and I rented Seas the Day in mid-May, and it was perfect!! Our weather was wonderful and the house was even better in person. Steven was so great to work with, and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. I would absolutely recommend Seas The Day to anyone looking for a great vacation home in a not-too-touristy area near Topsail. We are hoping to return again this year! Best part of the summer!

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great house superb location

2nd time staying here and we really enjoyed the house. It is not the height of luxury but has most everything you could want. New this year for us was the beds were not made up, we had to sort through boxes of linens and figure out what went with what size bed. Not a big deal but be prepared. We love this beach this time of year so highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

Wonderful family gathering place for us!

We gathered Christmas afternoon in a great place to play, eat, catch up, walk and talk. Seas the Day has a gorgeous view out front, an expansive view of the ocean. One morning we watched over 30 dolphins frolicking about, along with myriad seagulls and pelicans. Although the weather was cold, we had a marvelous time. We weren't able to get the coffee maker to work, but Steve, the owner, responded quickly to tell us where the spare one was. He was a friendly and helpful host. Thanks for a great time, in your beautiful beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cordelia O.

This is a beautiful house...

This is a beautiful house - we really enjoyed our stay last week, even though the remnants of a tropical storm came through on Wednesday. Even during a storm, the ocean is wonderful to watch, which is exactly what we did from the comfort of the living room! We've always used a real estate company for our beach rentals before, so I wasn't sure what kind of service we'd get from a private owner. I'm very pleased to say the service was terrific. We had a problem with the washer during our stay and the owner's response was very fast - better than we'd have gotten from a real estate company.

8/10 Good

Ray R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Solid house in a great location. Could use a little TLC, but still a good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing with a great location right on the beach. The only issue was the railing on the top deck was very loose.
Beautiful nighttime pic with a full moon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

martina c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Host exceptiobally responsive to any questions. Would go back with family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timmie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we had a blast at this fantastic house!!! As usual, Steve took great care of us and we appreciate his fast reply to any questions we had. This is our second time staying at the Most Beautiful House on the Beach and will not be our last time staying here. Thanks again for a lovely time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steve Morrison

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Lyn & I live here in the winter and RV the country during the summer. I'm originally from IN and she's from Annapolis MD. I am a retired attorney and retired from the FDIC (the people who insure the banks) in Washington DC.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love Surf City. But Seas the Day is so beautiful itself. The colors seem to bring the outdoor yellows of the sun, the sky's blue, and the ocean's greens inside. This is a totally relaxing beach house. The ocean breezes, the salt air, and the wonderful people make this a great place to be.

What makes this property unique

It's on the beach. The property goes straight down to the dunes.

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