Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants

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A wooden deck with white lounge chairs and tables, overlooking the ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A living room with a beige sofa set, a red patterned armchair, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A coastal view with a pier extending into the sea, beachfront houses, and a clear sky.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a water tower.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Southside Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

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

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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 Inis Spa and Escape Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surf City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southside Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inis Spa - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants located?

Located in Surf City, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Surf City Pier and Ohana Paddle Sports. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, great house, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad the house and Surf City location were a great fit, and we'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to beach and nearby food and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Thank you so much for the 10 out of 10! That easy walk to the beach, food, and shops is one of my favorite things about this spot. We'd love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was excellent. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! That view is one of my favorite things about the house, and I'm glad it made the trip. We'd love to host you again in Surf City anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. So much fun and very convenient to everything. Added bonus of having an ice cream shop right in front of the house. Walked down to a turtle nest and was able to watch it hatch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Ice cream across the street and a turtle hatch on the beach, that's a Surf City trip done right. Hope to welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location, the sunset and sunrise are the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! So happy you got to experience both the sunset and sunrise from Surf City Heart. That's one of the best parts of staying so close to the water. Hope to welcome you back to Surf City soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great communication throughout. Fabulous spot on the beach, hot tub was great. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad the beach spot, hot tub and beds all worked out, and that communication felt easy on your end. We'd love to host you again in Surf City anytime.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Already sent to owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2026
Thank you for telling us directly while you were still in the house, with photos, instead of saving it for here. That is the most useful thing a guest can do for us and I do not take it for granted. Thank you as well for leaving the place in such good order on your way out, our manager noticed. The furniture and the kitchen you flagged are with our team. I hope the beach access made up for some of it, and that we get another go.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! Very clean, very convenient to everything you might need, right on the beach with a beautiful view of the pier.
View from the back deck
View from the back deck
View of the house from the pier
View from the back deck
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad you found it clean, convenient, and loved the beach view of the pier. We'd love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Just a perfect stay for a family. We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2025
HI Marc, Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're delighted to hear your family had a perfect stay, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon. Safe travels until next time! 🌊🏖️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with direct access to the beach and convenient walking to restaurants and shops. House is well appointed with everything you need. Size was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 6 children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! I'm glad the beach access made it easy to keep an eye on the kids, and that the house was a good fit for your group of 6 adults and 6 children. Hope to welcome you all back to Surf City!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall trip

The location was fabulous! Everything was in walking distance and we thoroughly enjoyed our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
Hi Erin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that the location was ideal and made your stay enjoyable. It's wonderful to know you had a great week, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely property. Beautifully decorated, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The back deck was glorious with so many options available for fun and relaxation. Thank you for sharing your home, and along with your property management team, making us so welcome!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review. I'm so glad the decor, cleanliness, and back deck all worked so well for you, and that Christine and the team helped make you feel welcome. We'd love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful, family friendly stay!

We had a fantastic time at this clean and beautifully put together house! The location was perfect for kids (direct beach access, walkable restaurants). We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2024
Hi Emily :). Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time and that the house’s cleanliness and setup made your stay even better. It's great to know the location was perfect for the kids, with direct beach access and walkable restaurants. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. House is in a good location. Can walk to restaurant, grocery store and shops. Kitchen fully stocked. Hot tub was great!! The house could use a little maintenance. None of the blinds, which are between glass, seem to work. Toilet seat in powder should be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m glad you had a great time and enjoyed the walkable Surf City location, the stocked kitchen, and the hot tub. The powder room toilet seat has been replaced. I’m sorry about the blinds, they sit between the two panes of glass and can be stubborn to operate. Fixing that properly means replacing the whole door and window units, so we’re planning to do it as early as we can in the slow season.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This is a great property located right next to the pier in Surf City. Plenty of room for my entire group! The property does need a tiny bit of TLC but nothing that would make us not want to stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad the spot by the pier and room for your group worked well, and I appreciate the TLC note. I already had the house painted and handled some other items this fall. We’d love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay - Lovely house

This was our second stay at this property. We love the proximity to the shops/restaurants and also the surf break. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2023
It's our honor to host you again Ashley :). Im glad that you love our house. Hope to host you again :). John & Kaley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was exactly what we needed for a relaxing week at the beach! It's designed and decorated kid friendly. It's located directly on the beach with easy beach access and perfect for people watching. It's also close to many restaurants, icecream, and shopping. Topsail has always been great for finding sharks teeth but this trip aligned with Hurricane Erin which improved our treasure hunt. We will definitely be visiting again.
521 shark teeth found in one week.
Watching surfers from the deck.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad the beach access, kid-friendly setup, and nearby restaurants made for a relaxing week. Hurricane Erin delivering extra sharks teeth is a win. Hope to host you again in Surf City!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location

What a great place for off season. Everything was walking distance and the pier was next door! Hot tub overlooking the ocean was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2021
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your stay and leaving us a great review. I'm glad that we can set up the hot tub on time and you had a great time with it. Hope to see you again soon :) John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in the perfect location. You can walk or just a short drive to anything you need. The Host and Host’s Manager/housekeeper were very easy to work with and very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Everything you need on one floor and rooms and beds were very comfortable. Bathrooms and kitchen could have been a little cleaner but had everything we needed. Deck is perfect to sit on and enjoy your morning coffee or just sit and listen to the waves and watch the surfers and dolphins and the hot tub is in the perfect spot and so big. The perfect house for an off season visit for us and hope to be back soon!!
Morning coffee in the hot tub
Beautiful sunrises in the deck
Nighttime view of pier
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! I'm glad the location, deck views, and hot tub made for a relaxing off-season trip. Hope to welcome you back to Surf City soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Great house, perfect location and the view is amazing! We had the best vacation spending tons of time on deck. The house was well stocked and very comfortable! John and Christine were great to work with and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
Hi Heather :) Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm so glad to hear that you had such a great time at my home and that you enjoyed the view, the deck, the well-stocked kitchen, and the comfortable beds. I'm also glad that John and Christine were able to provide you with excellent customer service. I hope to have you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

The property was amazing and convenient to everything in Surf City. We loved the layout and the property had everything we needed (and wanted!). We had a minor air conditioner issue on Sunday but the property manager and owner had someone out within a few hours, they were great!!! We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad the layout worked for your family and that everything was close to the action in Surf City. The AC hiccup was not ideal but I'm glad we got someone out quickly. We'd love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful few days here! The location is fantastic - park your car once and walk everywhere- grocery, donuts and ice cream! Beautiful beach, right next to the Surf City Pier! Hot tub was so nice with ocean views. Outdoor shower was perfect. Lots of chairs and sand toys available. Comfortable beds and pillows! All linens included. Nice drink fridge too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! So glad you enjoyed the walkability to the pier, donuts, and ice cream, and that the hot tub with ocean views was a highlight. It's great to hear the beach gear, outdoor shower, and comfortable beds all made your stay easier. Hope to welcome you back to Surf City soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house

Everyone absolutely loved their stay at this house! The location could not have been more convenient and the deck was absolutely fabulous. The owners have thought of every detail and have equipped the house with everything you need to make your stay 10/10. Would absolutely book this home again for an incredible beach vacay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
Hi Courtney, our review is so awesome, it's making me want to high-five everyone in your group! I'm so glad you had an incredible stay at my home. I love that you appreciated the convenient location, fabulous deck, and thoughtful amenities. I've put a lot of thought into making my home a place where guests can relax and enjoy their vacation, so I'm so happy to hear that you had a 10/10 experience. I hope to have you back again soon for another epic beach vacay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at John's vacation house in Surf City. The house was perfect for our needs, with plenty of bedrooms, large public spaces, and a great oceanfront deck with hot tub. The house came well stocked - kitchen supplies, many beach towels, beach chairs & toys, boogie boards all included. It made for a really easy trip with friends. The location is right next to the pier and two dessert places, and walkable to more. A great find for our group! John was friendly and provided a timely response to any question.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad the house, oceanfront deck, hot tub, beach gear, and pier location made the trip easy for your group. We'd love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best birthday trip

I ended up having my original plans be messed up and tried to find a last minute booking and spoke with the owner on another plat form and he spent hours trying to help till eventually I booked it here and then helped walk me through the entire check in process and made the transaction from arriving to leaving one of the easiest ever. And now I am planning on going back for my friends next bday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2023
Hi Julian :) I'm so glad I could help you out with your last-minute booking! I know how frustrating it can be when plans change, so I always try my best to accommodate my guests. I'm also happy to hear that you found the check-in process to be easy and straightforward. I'm honored that you're planning to come back for your friend's next birthday! I'm always happy to host repeat guests, and I'll do everything I can to make sure that their stay is just as enjoyable as the last one.
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