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Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining.

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Captivating sunsets off the back deck every evening.
Watch birds, dolphins, boats over the intercoastal waterway.
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/bunk room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining.

The Hattie Soundfront Cottage is located in Surf City - the heart of Topsail Island and Topsail Beach. Named after our Great Aunt who loved the beauty nature offers. 3Br, 2.5 bath plus an outdoor shower. Reverse layout duplex with open floor plan overlooking beautiful inter-coastal waterway just steps away from the ocean. Fully furnished to feel like a home away from home. Just 1/2 mile to city center - walk to restaurants, ice cream, shopping, groceries, the community center, pier, surf school, 2 parks and more. Bunk room for the kids sleeps 4 with remaining two bedrooms comfortably appointed with queen beds with views of the sound and decks. Private outdoor shower and extra storage on ground level. Four decks offer 360 views, including sunsets over the sound and an abundance of birds and wildlife! Plenty of parking underneath house and driveway. Linens are provided and will be delivered to the house - 2 queen, 2 twin and 1 full bed and all bath towels. Convenient location also provides easy access to off island grocery stores and shopping.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
No pets allowed but this is not a pet free home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dishes should be cleaned & put away prior to departure. Unfortunately, the cleaning crew doesn't have time to wait for the dishwasher to run.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1986230vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southside Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to everything in Surf City, love the sound views. Hosts responded quickly when we had a question. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, the house was perfect for our 4 kids! Very close to the beach and the host was very nice. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. Location was great - walking distance to the beach and local shops. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megahn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
No complaints! Very nice and close to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan A.

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

Great place!

Great place - Clean, walking distance to beach, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Amazing location!

Beautiful sunsets, short walk to the beach, and all the beach gear you could think of accessible to you! We loved our stay here. Communicating with the owner was easy and fast as well. Would absolutely recommend this home to a friend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and family stayed together for a long weekend. The property is very clean and access to the beach is very convenient. We had a special request which the owner was very generous in allowing us. The view of the sound is wonderful, and the sunsets are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great Family Property

Came in for the week to relax and enjoy the beach. Anita and her home are awesome. She was very responsive and made sure we had what was needed. 8 of us stayed there very comfortably!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

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

Amazing location

Walking distance to the beach and in the heart of surf city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Anita responded quickly to any questions I had and made the process seamless. The view of the sunsets was amazing! The kitchen had everything we needed to both cook in or just to have take out! Highly recommend!
Sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Amazing Time!

My friends and I greatly enjoyed the house and accommodations! Great facilities, nice beds, and only a short distance to the beach. Would stay here again in the future and eagerly recommend this space to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Amazing beach getaway

My boyfriend and i brought 4 teenagers for a beach vaca. Everything was perfect and we made great memories ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Trisha U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was ideal, there was a small path leading straight to the beach where the beach wasn’t too crowded. The place was very clean with professionally cleaned linens. My only complaint was the bed 2 of the beds were not comfortable at all. The master and the room in the front and the noise from the street and planes made it hard to sleep. However the beach is why were there and I was grateful we chose this location! View from the back was beautiful.
Path to beach
View from back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Great House for Big Families

Beautiful property, tons of things inside and outside to do/use to keep kiddos entertained and comfortable. My kids loved the bunk beds and cooking in the kitchen was a dream! We’re already talking about coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Sunset over the Sound!

Really enjoyed the stay at this sound front location over Labor Day weekend. Just a half mile walk into town and the beach was just one block over. Kitchen is well stocked and plenty of beach equipment in the storage room so we didn’t have to haul everything from Wake Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tareq N.

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

Loved everything about this house

The house is beautiful and the kitchen has everything you need. Mattresses are high quality and very comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2020
Tareq - We look forward to your return visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

Clean and well equipped

We had a great stay at Anita’s house. Very clean. Everything you could need is there. This was our fThe only thing I wo
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avigale H.

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

Amazing experience

The house was super clean, orgnaized, and provided MANY kitchen appliances. There was no struggle with preparing food. The area was great and super close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri C.

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

Pictures are accurate

Great location. Easy check-in. Inside was clean. The quilts had to be washed before making the beds because they were stained. The beds weren’t comfortable. There were ants in the kitchen when we checked in. Contacted host and they responded quickly on where they thought it was coming from and a recommendation on what we could do for it. Overall it was a decent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

A gem!

We adored this place! We stayed during the shoulder season, and I wanted someplace that was close to the beach, had a good kitchen (we love cooking) and had a nice view, in case it rained (which it did). This ticks all those boxes and more. The owner was super responsive when we had a question. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2020
Thanks Elizabeth - we'd love to have you back! You guys were great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

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

Family Fun

This property is ideal for making fun memories with your family. Amazing views for gathering together including beautiful sunsets over the intercoastal water, plenty of space for , 2 1/2 bathrooms made showering much easier with our group of 7, parking for 4 vehicles, indoor & outdoor games available for quality time & laughs, beach equipment/ toys were a bonus especially the surf boards. The outdoor shower and additional hose made beach clean up much easier. Multi level balconies provided plenty of seating & opportunity to view wildlife together. Hosts were quick to respond and genuinely kind. There is even a path available with the property that leads you to the beach within a block. We made so many FUN memories as a family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Shawna - This warms my heart! Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to see you again one day. Best, Anita
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

almost as good as oceanfront

Loved the property. View of sound from back deck was stunning. House lived bigger than it looks. Kitchen and living area flowed well and having 2 seating areas was great. Big pantry and closets in bedroom and bathrooms. Nice yard for the kids to play in and they loved the swings. Overall a great property. Owners were responsive to any problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2020
Thank you Susan - we really appreciate your stay and hope you can come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great property, great location, lots of property perks

Seriously you are just a few minutes walk to a nearby beach access point. You're even within walking distance to some great dining options, gift shops, and a grocery store. Almost everything you need for a day at the beach they have on-hand. The outdoor shower was super-helpful in keeping all that sand you bring back out of the house. There were games for the kids to play, a Roku we used to help live stream the Olympics, books that my spouse found engaging while she enjoyed some early morning moments on one of the 4 decks. I have no complaints about the home at all. Thanks for letting us stay at your property, we loved every minute of it except a few sunburns :).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Absolutely Perfect!!!!!!

I can’t say enough positive things about this stay!!First of all, the owner was very quick to respond when I had lost the check in info. We met two of the neighbors who actually live in houses on either side and they were so nice! Having our linens saran wrapped and in a tub let us know that they were definitely clean and we didn’t even use them all so we had plenty! If we had stayed longer we would have also had the washer and dryer available. The house was spotless, extremely roomy and had such a welcoming feel and beautiful decor. We don’t have little ones but we noticed how family and kid friendly it was from the little step stools under the sinks , kids seating to a downstairs closet FULL of beach wagons, beach toys etc! Also there were movies, games and books. We loved playing corn hole in the back yard as we watched the most gorgeous sunset!! Having three bathrooms and two showers was perfect! The absolute highlight of this house was the porches!!! You could open the door of the living room, two bedrooms and kitchen and have full access to very roomy porches. Being able to open the curtains of the main bedroom and have that gorgeous view of the sound which you could enjoy either from inside or outside on the porch was just breathtaking! There was a nice breeze in the evenings as i sat on the porch facing the sound and read until it became dark. You just can’t go wrong with this house. I am hoping that it will be available off season because we would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

End of summer vacation

Perfect place to stay with college age children. Loved the spacious kitchen and and it was well stocked. The evening sunsets were picture perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anita Watkins

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We've enjoyed our home with our children and grandchildren for over 25 years and now we're sharing it with others to experience the magic and wonder of Topsail Beach. We own the duplex and only rent out one side so you can always be assured of quiet and relaxation. We'll endeavor to provide you with anything you need to make your vacation special.

Why they chose this property

We built this home to have a place where family can spend time together. We love the view of the sound and the proximity to the town center to enjoy all Topsail has to offer. Spend the day on the beach, enjoy all the wildlife and birds from the deck, walk to shopping restaurants, ice cream, pier fishing, marina, or convenient local grocery store.

What makes this property unique

Topsail Turtle Hopsital
Marine Biology Camp
Shaka Taco and Surf School
Rolling Skating
The Assembly Building - explore the history of the island
Putt putt
Live music


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