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Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach!

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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a marina.
A living room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a white armchair, and a wooden cabinet.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a small table, and a white armchair. There are three windows with blinds, a door, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A living room with a television, wooden cabinet, two chairs, a small table, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Surf City Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Holly Ridge, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1- Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3- Floor 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Floor 1

Bathroom 2- Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach!

Enjoy the simplicity of the Mountains to Sea at this great 2nd row location just a short walk south of quaint downtown Topsail Beach and steps from the beach! A traditional styled bungalow with modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, and ample room inside and out for your family and canine companions, this home is sure to please! Three bedrooms, two baths, and recently renovated kitchen are provided for your coastal relaxation. Watch the sunrise and the ocean from the front porch and sunset and inlet from the covered back porch. A fenced yard with seating area, hammock stand (BYO Hammock), and charcoal grill only add to the outdoor area of the home! There are two nearby public beach accesses - Smith Ave with parking and Darden Ave with parking and handicap parking/ramp access to the beach!

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1853466vb
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

About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Surf City Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood 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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Holly Ridge, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Figure Eight Island - 56 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountains to Sea | Pet Friendly + Steps to Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 9 miles (15 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. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

Beach Bonanza

A quick getaway to one of our favorite places ! The stay made it even better! Thanks VRBO!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Thank you for your kind review of your stay through VRBO. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that it exceeded your expectations. Positive feedback like yours helps us continue improving our services and making memorable experiences for our guests. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

craig j.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Overall, the property was nice and a good value for the price. The bunk beds were a bit wobbly and could use tightening, as another guest had also mentioned in the guest book. The house also had an odor when we first arrived. We eventually got used to it, but we did purchase a few gel air fresheners to help. We also found a cockroach near the bunk beds and bought roach traps.The biggest issue during our stay was the washer and dryer. We successfully did a load of laundry on the first day, but during the second load we noticed a burning smell. When we went outside, we saw smoke coming from the washer. Thankfully we were there and acted quickly—I turned the washer off and unplugged it before it could become a fire hazard.As a result, we were without a washer and dryer for the remainder of our trip. We were also interrupted several times by plumbers and delivery personnel attempting to replace the washer, but they were ultimately unable to install a new one during our stay. The rental company did offer to let us drop off laundry, but the location was about 35 minutes away off the island, which wasn’t practical. We tried it once before deciding it wasn’t a workable solution. They did pickup and drop off the last day. Aside from the washer/dryer issue, the house was fine overall. There was nothing outstanding about it, but nothing else significantly wrong either. While we probably wouldn’t choose to rent this property again, we felt it was reasonably priced for what we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback and for noting the good value. We are very sorry for the issues you experienced with the bunk beds, odor, pest sighting, and especially the washer and dryer situation and related interruptions. Your comments are extremely helpful, and we will be addressing the maintenance, cleanliness, and appliance concerns with our local team and vendors right away. We understand why this affected your stay and appreciate your patience and honesty. Thank you again for staying with us and for giving us the chance to improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen B.

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

Family Vacation

House was very cute. Clean and an old school beach cottage charm. Would love an outdoor shower with hot water option and a few better knives in the kitchen. Twin mattresses were fine but bigger beds could stand to upgrade, especially the room that shares the bathroom with the twin bedroom. Overall experience was great, especially if you do what we do, which is spend most of our time at the beach. Had family with houses nearby so beach access was not an issue for us. Would continue to visit with a few upgrades, especially the outdoor shower and beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Beautiful location!

This beach house has such a perfect location! Easy and quick access to the beach and the vintage/cottage theme of the actual house is so cute. Had a wonderful week with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily E.

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

Easy going

This is a true beach cottage, best to expect rustic charm then fancy digs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donna M.

Liked: Location

Good to get away

It was confusing and disappointing. I thought I was booking through VRBO but I was directed to an agency. The communication was not great. I was unaware of the pet fee at booking and it was misleading because it was not by owner as the name of the app implies. The agency was difficult to reach but we went to the office and were able to check in. The agent was polite and apologetic. We were given the wrong key for the washer and dryer but they sent someone to change the lock and were able to use the washer and dryer. The house itself is in need of some updating and repairs but was comfortable and we enjoyed the back porch. It was close to the beach and sound. I thought it was a bit overpriced for what it was but we really needed a vacation and there wasn’t much to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

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