Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!

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A wooden deck with blue Adirondack chairs and a table, overlooking a beach.
A multi-story beach house with a wooden deck and stairs leading to the upper levels.
An elevator with a wooden finish and a control panel with a red button.
A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a white coffee table, a blue sofa, and a grey sofa. There are windows with blinds, a view of the ocean, and a blue chair outside.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Southside Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5 - Floor 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 2

Bathroom 4 - Floor 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$2,880, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. Southside Park and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it so much, we booked a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! on 30 October 2026
Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay so much.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Sand By Me. The house was beautiful. Loved being ocean front. There were 3 minor things. No grill, the icemaker in the fridge was broken, and the AC struggled to keep the main level (kitchen/living room) cool. It would get uo to 80-82 during the day.Carolina Retreats was amazing communicating with us! I would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
Thank you for sharing such kind feedback about your stay and for your comments about the home and our team. We are sorry there was no grill available and will look into this. We also regret the icemaker was not working and will review that issue. We are sorry the AC struggled to keep the main level cool and will look into the system and settings. Your detailed notes are very helpful and appreciated.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We enjoyed our stay!

This was our first beach house stay. We absolutely enjoyed our time. The beach was crowded and the house was nice! I would recommend renting this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you for your review of the beach house. We're glad to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable stay. Your feedback is valuable and helps us to continue improving the experience for our guests. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elevator was great to have. Location perfect. Perfect amount of space for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad the elevator, location, and space met your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family thanksgiving and bday celebrations

We had a wonderful time. The kitchen was fantastic and completely stocked for cooking. Views were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall loved this place! Would like a new mattress for the king bed and updated love seats in the living room. Did have an issue with antsnon the last day in the living room/kitchen areas
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We'll address the mattress and seating updates. We're sorry about the ant issue; please let us know if it persists. We appreciate your understanding.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Disabled family members not able to stay

They did not disclose the elevator was not working so we were left with no place to stay at 430 on a Friday afternoon. Thankfully we were able locate a place on Emerald isle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not super clean

Great location. Lots of inconvenient rules, such as early checkout (10). Payed for cleaning services but had to have every dish clean and put away and strip the beds- never had to do that before. Kitchen/ cookware need good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Passively maintained

Dishwasher did not work, and apparently has not worked for several weeks. Gave property manager list of items on Sunday morning: dishwasher, kitchen faucet broken, broken coffee pot, vines covering steps and path to beach, one remote chewed up by dog, and one remote taped together with no batteries. Got excuses re understaffing and no proactive communication re response time. Jimmy came late afternoon on Tuesday and repaired what he could. Jimmy was good. Dishwasher repairmen came on Wednesday afternoon and, after saying they needed to troubleshoot issue and would be back in, disappeared. Obviously owner and property manager are only responding to issues raised by renters and only doing minimal work. Another renter told us they stayed here in 2023 and had no AC for 5 days. Most poorly maintained home in our 20 years of vacationing on Topsail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to address the concerns you have raised. Our team is committed to providing a comfortable and well-maintained vacation experience for all our guests. We will work diligently to resolve the outstanding issues and ensure your future stays with us are more enjoyable. I do see here we let you know there was a part for the dishwasher that needed to be ordered by the vendor prior to finalizing the repair. Delivery times unfortunately pushed this repair past your stay. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused during your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was wonderful. The house was huge. Very nice sized for a group of 12.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We are glad the view, space, and layout worked well for your group of 12, and we hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

march

great views
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Hello Ed! We are so grateful you loved the view at this property! The property offers two oceanfront decks as well as a top level private oceanfront balcony for the master bedroom that allows for some incredible views of the ocean! We cant wait to book your next vacation. Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Visiting our Marine

Great location and right on the beach. House was equipped with everything and lots of space for family. My only complaint is that it got warm in living area. Felt like ac couldn’t keep it cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Jody! We also love the space this property has as well! There is lots of shaded deck and room in this 5-bedroom home. We appreciate your feedback and hope to rent with you again! Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Love the view, wonderful kitchen and deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool but nice

We had fun. A bit cool at this time of year (Oct), but nice anyway. Good eating nearby. The bridge is short and quick, compared to other out-islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations

Perfect number of rooms for our family. Elevator is a great bonus. Beautiful views. I only wish there was a grill for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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