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Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound!

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A wooden boardwalk leading to beachfront properties with multiple stories and balconies.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a dock, and a body of water.
A waterfront property with two multi-story buildings featuring balconies and a dock.
An open door leading to a room with a view of the beach, a ceiling fan, and a sign on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • High-speed internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 2

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Floor 3

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 2

Bathroom 4 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 47 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 51 min drive - 66.6 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 53 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound! on 14 Nov 2026 start from NZ$2,223, 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 Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happily Ever After | Boat Dock on the Sound! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Seacoast Art Gallery and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Hello David! Thank you for choosing Carolina Retreats. We hope that you come stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

We loved watching the birds and the sunsets. Very comfortable beds and close to everything.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Hi Shelly, Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed your vacation! We hope to rent with you again soon. Hopefully the birds and sunsets are even more abundant next time! Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fairytale House

2nd stay. Love the house and location. Great both times. Small issues but reported to management co both times.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2022
Hi Sharon! This is one of our favorite vacation homes and are happy to hear you love it too! We look forward to renting with you a third time. Thank You, Carolina Retreats
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