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Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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View of the home from the beach in front of home
Your sunset!  Great beach front dining is found next door (at lighted building)
View of the home from the water (on a boat)
Beautiful bamboo floors and premium granite  counter tops
Upper living area.  Reversed floor plan gives you great ocean front views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Southside Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

+2
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

First floor "over flow" bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Living floor Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Ocean Front Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sound view second floor master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach


If you have ever been to Surf City, you are familiar with this this home as it sits in a group of 4 iconic luxury ocean front buildings (which make up 8 luxury ocean front town homes). These large beautify pastel town homes makeup the town shore line and sit on North Shore drive in the 100 block just past Daddy Mac’s. You can truly park your car when you arrive and not get in it again for your entire vacation! Walking distance (1/2 mile or less) to 15 eating establishments from snow cones and ice cream to some of the islands best restaurants! You can even walk to the marina and rent a boa, go out on a fishing charter or take a dinner cruise. Walk to the surf city park and enjoy free Friday night outdoor movies and concerts or just enjoy all that the town has to offer. When you come home you can relax by the private community pool overlooking the beach (Private to the 8 luxury town homes). The pool is just exclusive enough to retain the privacy but gives the children and young adults a chance to make friends quickly.

While this home has “location, location, location”, the real benefit is the quality of the home itself. The first thing that you will notice is the quality of the construction. The home features porcelain tile and bamboo hardwood throughout, heavy trim work and 10 ft ceilings. The quality construction also includes heavy insulation, so you will immediately be impressed by how quiet the home is (important when you are vacationing with a large group). Each of the 4 main bedrooms is a master (having its own private full bathroom attached). Three of the 4 main bedrooms feature King size beds and the 4th bedroom features a custom built Twin XL over queen bunk bed and a twin over twin bunk bed. The fifth bedroom is on the entry level and has a twin over full bunk to help accommodate the overflow when unexpected additional guests show up (because you know when you have a wonderful place at the beach ….it will happen!). Note that this room does not have a private bathroom, but your guest will find it far superior to a sofa sleeper alternative for your overflow that is offered in many other homes!!) Everyone will appreciate the elevator to move luggage, food and family between floors.

We rented for nearly 30 years before we were finally able to purchase our own rental property in Topsail. We used all that knowledge to make this home a superb rental. Here is what we learned and what we have done to make this home a perfect rental experience for you!

After location, location, location, comes BEDDING, BEDDING, BEDDING!
Ever gone to a great rental only to find that after 2 or 3 nights your body ached due to poor bedding and inferior mattresses? You work too hard for your vacation to take a chance. We feature premium Simmons “World Class BeautyRest Recharge” (top of the line) mattresses in all our beds. This includes the bunk beds because we know that adults are frequently sleeping in those beds.

Next is deck furniture!
Ever go to a home with little or no deck furniture? Or furniture that sits so low you are left looking through the railings like prison bars? This home features high top resin deck chairs. These chairs are not only extremely comfortable, they give you a spectacular unobstructed view of the ocean. Enjoy the stunning views from the two covered ocean front decks overlooking the ocean and swimming pool You will never want to go inside!

Fully stocked kitchen and Pantry items:
This kitchen is complete with all the kitchen gadgets and utensils you could desire. The home features a “pay it forward pantry” where we start the prime season with spices, pantry items, coffee, shampoo, paper products, laundry detergent and kitchen nonperishables. These items are available for our guest to use and enjoy on an honor system. We only ask that when you use the last of something, you pay it forward to the next guest by replacing it. If you have non-perishables you do not want to take home, feel free to pay it forward for the next guest to enjoy.


Pay it forward beach chairs for guest use:
We provide several collapsible/folding beach chairs for the home. We all know that the salt air and sand cause these chairs to rapidly degrade. If you use our chairs and one happens to break, we ask that you simply pay it forward and replace the chair so that our next guests can enjoy the benefit of not having to pack these items.

Parking:
Parking is under the home for 3 large cars or 4 compact cars. Overflow public parking directly across the street.

500 count premium bed linens are included.

Furnishings Matter! This home features seating for 10 around the dinner table and seating for 4 at the bar counter. Because understand that sometimes you may need to check in at work or check your personal email, the home has a small office set up including desk, chair and 32 inch computer monitor in the 2nd floor ocean front master bedroom for the use of our guests during their stay. The home also has commercial grade router for fast reliable service throughout the home.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in home or on decks.
No Smoking in the home or on the decks of the home
This is a no-pet property. No pet are allowed in
This home will fit 3 large/full size cars or SUV,

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. 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

  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inis Spa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southside Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach located?

Located in Surf City, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery and Surf City Pier. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 182 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with stunning views and close walking to anything you could need!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, accommodations & scenic ocean viewWonderful host!Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful and super communication. We stayed two weeks. The home was spacious, beautifully decorated, very clean and kitchen had all we needed to cook great meals with local seafood. Our guests raved about the comfortable beds and pillows. The house is perfectly located in Surf City, walking to stores, restaurants and more. Keyless entry was so convenient. We enjoyed the heated pool on days that the surf was rough due to storm. We enjoyed long walks on the beach searching for seashells and more. We are already planning our return! We highly recommend this vacation beach home to friends, family and anyone wanting to share the beach vacation experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Always the Best

We love this property so much. We stay every year and the property is amazing, Ted is attentive and responsive and the location can't be beat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Great location in the heart of Surf City

Beautiful home right on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold R.

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

Where you want to be!

Clean and well maintained. Really convenient location close to restaurants, groceries, ice cream, etc. right on the beach with parking for 3 vehicles. Nice appliances 2 (count ‘em!) refrigerators. Host was helpful and quick to respond with recommendations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

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

Excellent

Ted was great to rent from. Everything was explained really well and we had a great time. We had 11 people in our family, and we all slept in very comfortable beds. Carport was big enough to fit 2 full size trucks and a van with just a little bit sticking out front. Only downside was the beach beautification project going on that closed the beach access in front of us for a couple days. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Great week

The house was clean and mostly well equipped. The water and hot water were off when we arrived the they were taken care of in a very timely manner. Definitely will stay again and recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joesph M.

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

Beautifully situated property

Lovely location. Beach front, pool, walking distance to food, shopping, and the pier. Quiet. Perfect family beach retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith and Traci B.

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

family

great owners and hospitality. our 2nd time and 2nd property from them and both were great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Peach beach house

We loved our stay at this beach house . The house was beautiful and had everything you could want in it. Steps to the beach and nice pool area we went with friends and daughter and grand baby Everyone enjoyed it . The elevator was especially handy to get the suitcases up . We are planning our next trip there we enjoyed it so much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Another great stay

Third or fourth time at the same rental. Excellent location, easy process, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thad J.

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

Surf City Vacation

Great property, great location, great beach, lots to do within walking distance. We'll keep coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Great week at the beach!!!

We loved the house and had a great week! The house had everything we needed and the location was awesome! We loved being within walking distance to so many restaurants, stores and the local IGA! The pool was an added bonus! All around perfect week together as a family!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Plainfield,In.

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

2023 TRIP

Have stayed on property before. Had a great time. Property is in great location and is well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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

Loved it

We couldn’t have asked for a better home. It had everything! Location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Fabulous location

This is our 3rd year staying at one of Ted’s properties and again did not disappoint!! The house is spacious and well maintained! Ted is always available if you have any questions. Check in is a breeze! Plus check in as at 1pm! The location is right on the ocean with access to a pool, its within walking distance of restaurants, stores and the fishing pier. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

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

Best vacation yet!

Our family goes to Surf City every May. This was the best property we have rented yet. In fact, so perfect we have already scheduled for next year. TED was super nice! You can’t go wrong with this duplex!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Perfect location

This was our 2nd year staying at one of Ted’s properties and it was just as amazing as the year before! The location is perfect. We park our cars and are able to walk everywhere. Ted is amazing! Very responsive and so nice! All of the furniture and bedding are so comfortable, truly a home away from home. Can’t wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., Columbus, Ohio Area

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

Another Fantastic Family Adventure

This is the 2nd year we have rented from Ted - Just great communication and locations of his homes. Even with Idalia passing through during our week - we had a great time together and made all the memories. The beds were super comfortable, towel and bed linens laid out for us on arrival. And nice pool we were able to set up our corn hole tournaments to play with all the residents. We did have to call in for help at the home and Theo & Colby could not have been more accommodating, even giving us local pointers for restaurants and such. We love this location and surf and will be seeking out Ted to schedule our next Adventure in Surf City!. Thank you from our family to yours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Perfect location and amazing views but broken air conditioner and poor communication-no compensation

Would have been perfect had there been better communication. We received an email a few days before arrival listing the wrong location. Then we arrive and after two days of the air not working properly, we’re told the 2nd floor unit needed to be replaced. They placed 2 portables on the middle level but not where we wanted one to be placed. The next day the unit was replaced-after nearly 7 hours! Our cars were blocked in; we couldn’t use the elevator, half bath, or go in and out of the upstairs master; it was extremely hot with no air; and there were 3 guys in and out all day making it very uncomfortable. The air worked good for a day but then the breaker began tripping multiple times a day. The middle level remained very hot because it wasn’t replaced and upstairs was hot because it was constantly turning off. I messaged Ted Fri early Fri morning about the breaker and also the toilet that continuously ran and overflowed twice. He sent his handyman right over to check toilet and an AC man was also supposed to come. The handyman fixed the toilet which had a broken seal and left. My husband waited all day for the AC man who never showed up. I sent Ted a video message at 117 saying the breaker was tripping every half hour and it was nearing 80 degrees on both levels; I received no response. I texted him again after 500 when it was 80 on both levels and breaker was tripping every 5 minutes. Ted said he had no idea his AC man never came. Finally fixed Fri 800pm. No comp, just excus
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and pool and can't beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice rental property, and we have stayed at many VRBO's. It was clean and the views were fabulous! And everything was very close to the house (you could walk to most of them). AND Mr. Ted was very helpful and pleasant to talk with. All in....it was a great vacation for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of paradise on the beach. Park your car and no need to get in it until vacation is over. Everything is in walking distance. House has everything you’d ever need. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. This property is in the best location. Close/walking distance to everything including shops and many restaurants. The property is steps away from the beach and the pool was perfect. Our kids loved being able to swim at night! Ted was a great host and communicated very well with us before and during our stay. We would definitely reserve this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ted Waltz

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We are originally from Kennett Square PA which is near Philadelphia. Deb grew up in Williamsville NY which is a small town near Buffalo NY and moved to Kennett Square after going to college in the Philadelphia area. That is where Ted and Deb first met, fell in love, and got married back in the early 1980’s. Ted first discovered Topsail Island when he was serving our country in the 82 Airborne division of the military after high school. Ted grew up and lived most of his life in Kennett Square prior to moving to North Carolina. Ted’s parents both worked in the school system in Kennett Square (his father as a teacher and his mother as the school nurse). Ted was a Mushroom Farmer while he lived in PA (that region is known for being one of the largest producers of fresh Mushrooms in the world). We both still have family in Kennett Square and in Buffalo, but they enjoy coming to visit us in North Carolina (especially in the winter!).

Our three children are grown and married now. One is a Veterinarian, one is a middle school teacher and the third is a mechanical engineer. We currently live on a small farm outside of Raleigh. Our three children have grown up enjoying the beaches here on Topsail Island and looked for sharks teeth in the sands of Surf City. We used to travel here from the Philadelphia area because the Topsail Island beaches are so clean and private. We've always felt it was worth the trip and met many who traveled much further than us and shared that view.

Why they chose this property

Topsail is a wonderful family place but it is also a place where fishermen and surfers can share the beach and enjoy the long season of warm crystal clear water. In the fall we would stay out all night and wait on the beach with our children for the turtle nests to hatch. We purchased this home in November of 2017. We had been renting in Surf City, Topsail Island for nearly 30 years and while the homes we rented were nice, they always fell a little short in one area or another. We wanted to create a rental that did it right and the opportunity was right for us to purchase this outstanding, recently built, ocean front home in the heart of Surf City, Topsail Island, North Carolina.

Elevator, Location, Premium Bedding, great deck furniture, Pay-it-forward pantry items and towels, private Community Pool all make it easy to relax and meet new friends. Walk to Surf city restaurants, grocery store and attractions.

For even larger parties or family reunions, we have other rental options that we can refer you to (that are 2 to 9 bedroom beach and Intercoastal water front options also in Surf City and very close to this home). This is great for groups needing additional overflow space or wanting to vacation together but separate.

The Marina is walking distance from the home Don’t have a boat? Boats can be rented from local Marina or bring your own boat and rent a slip for your stay.

What makes this property unique

We love that we can walk to the beach front restaurants and the fishing pier. We also love that we have a great view of the ocean and or sound from every window in the home. The views from deck, while either standing or sitting in the hi-top chairs, is breathtaking and unmatched. We don’t even need to drive into town to see holiday fireworks; best view on the island is from our deck! Nothing beats watching your kids play either playing at the beach, surfing, paddle boarding or swimming in your own private pool while you enjoy a cool beverage from the comfort of your deck or the shade of the covered porch (especially if you love the ocean but are not a fan of the sand). You will love the fact that time has not blemished Topsail and it has maintained its small-town charm and feel. It is a warm and inviting place and you will not want to leave!

What you should know about Topsail and Surf City.......

Topsail is a great place for families and fun. It is a place for quite relaxation, fishing, golfing, shopping sightseeing, or just relaxing and reading on the beach. Enjoy quiet relaxation of the ocean breeze from your kitchen or decks while you drink your morning coffee or share a meal with the family. See the dolphins playing in the surf and end the day with a moonlight walk on the beach. Fish off the beaches right in front of your home or walk up to the Surf City Pier to see what's biting. You can literally walk for miles on clean white beaches looking for prehistoric sharks teeth (Topsail is one of the few area on the east coast where they are easily found) or gather shells or 'sea beans' (small polished pebbles) for you collection. Visit the famous Sea Turtle Hospital here on the Island or stop at one of our local shops and pick up some fresh homemade fudge, pies or seafood. Take a dinner cruise on the sound or make memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime!

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