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 Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Inis Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Seacoast Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Surf City Smash - 4 min drive
Cape Fear Seafood Company - 4 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 4 min drive
Shaka Taco - 13 min walk
Sear's Landing - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart?
As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$2,804, 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 Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury Waterfront Retreat with Stunning Views & Golf Cart located?
This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi, Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Southside Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time! It had everything needed, and the golf cart was worth purchasing for the week for ease inconvenience of quickly getting to and from the beach as well as close by restaurants. Our host was incredibly responsive from start to finish for this rental.
The view from the balcony was spectacular and the golf cart added convenience and fun for our family of four and our dog. I would definitely recommend staying here. We will book again next time we come to visit. Surf City, NC.
James was an amazing host. He was very responsive and kind! We loved the house - not too far from the beach. Adding the golf cart was a nice perk! We drove all over the island and enjoyed all the local eateries!
The condo is modern and beautifully furnished. The availability of the golf cart was terrific! We never used our cars. The beach is a 2 minute walk away and is a great beach. I recommend it highly.
we had a great time. would recommend the golf cart it made a big difference. the accessories beach chairs and unbrella were very important. there are a lot of stairs and the toilets were old style very short. not great for seniors
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thanks for the nice review Thomas! We would love to have you guys back in the future
We stayed in this great townhouse with my family and our two dogs. The house was clean, beautifully decorated and had great views of the marshes from the balconies. It is walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed the use of the golf cart to get around town to restaurants and the beach. The linens were also conveniently there when we arrived. Extra plus was that the home was dog friendly. Our host was available to answer any questions. The townhome was perfect for all our needs!
We love this home, location, and host so much that we have stayed twice now and have plans to return. The home has everything you need and very ideal for anyone visiting from out of state. The host has thought of everything, from bed and bath linens to beach necessities. Having the bath towels and sheets dropped off upon arrival takes so much stress out of packing. They have everything under the sun to make any beach day perfect; towels, toys, chairs, and even a shibumi which is now a beach day must. The golf cart?! We drove it to the beach, dinner, and to the shops. Having the beach cart you don't even have to worry about the daily pay to park. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, felt like being at home. The balcony provided beautiful scenic mornings and we even saw an alligator swimming out in the sound. James is very responsive to needs and area recommendations; very kind and accommodating. He really wants his guests to enjoy their stay and it shows. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you Ashley!!!!
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Josh N.
30 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We thought we were getting….
We stayed for a week at this house and let’s just say, it was not luxury for the price. Outside of the location and the view. If you do not like stairs then this is not your place. The unit was dirty and the kitchen is not very functional. There is no kitchen table inside to eat a family meal, which made it tough to enjoy Topsail Steamers. The AC worked ok and the dryer has to be run at least 4 times to dry the clothes. The odor from the marsh is pungent which makes it tough to sit out on the two decks and cannot have dog go out back to go to the bathroom due to wildlife. The owners were responsive and did their best but the unit just does not live up to the cost when compared to other homes on the island. We highly suggest the golf cart which made the stay fun and great way to get around so you do not have to drive your car. Overall an ok spot but we felt the cost did not match what you get.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
To address the complaints:
There is no elevator in the townhome. This is very clear from the listing. I'm sorry that the two flights of stairs were not "luxury."
Again, the listing/photos clearly shows there is a kitchen counter that has 4 stools and an outdoor table that fits 6 people. We also have a fold out table stored in the garage in case you want to have a family dinner inside for 5-6.
We've been renting our place out for 3 years and have never once had a guest refer to the sound as smelling pungent. The view and sunsets are simply incredible.
As far as the dryer complaint, that one seems valid and we are addressing it promptly. If you had told us about it during your stay, we would have sent the maintenance guy out that day to clear out the vent. Unfortunately, you decided to leave all your complaints for check out in order to try to get a refund.
This is the first guest I've had to give a bad rating to in my 3 years of renting on VRBO and Airbnb (4.93 rating). They caused damage to the HVAC unit by keeping the A/C on 65 degrees and leaving the doors open, and then wanted a refund for the A/C being down for 4 hours while it was being fixed. Meanwhile they would send my property manager and me both emails, calls, and VRBO messages about the same issue, which was extremely obnoxious since we both respond quickly. If you are a property manager, don't rent to this guest, there is a reason they have 0 positive reviews after 17 years renting on the island.
This townhome was beautiful, clean and accommodated all of our needs. Very comfortable for the 6 of us that stayed, plus our dog. The owner, James, was extremely professional and super responsive to our needs. My advice - rent the golf cart! It was the highlight of our trip - so fun tootling around the island, and the island is very golf cart friendly. The only drawback was that the property is located on a busy street, but we stayed Labor Day weekend - extra traffic. Bonus - location was very accessible to shops, restaurants and short walk to the beach.
Thanks James, we had a wonderful stay!!
My wife and I found the home just as advertised. Beautiful place, everything we need and more! We immediately felt at home which made for a wonderful weeks vacation. The street it's on is busy, BUT, it's also so close to some of the main attractions. so well worth it. The golf cart is a MUST, was so fun to cruise to our local daily trips to the beach, the shops, and the restaurants. Communication during the trip was 5-start for sure. Will definitely be back!
This place was great for a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children - ages 2,6,8).
Fantastic view of the sunset over the the marsh.
The rental was clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen was well stocked and there were many items there that we did not expect.
Bathrooms and kitchen were well cleaned and again fully stocked.
The garage had had extra chairs, bikes, beach toys which we also did not expect to find.
Quick walk to the beach with smaller children.
The owner and rental agency responded quickly to questions.
Only negative (and really wouldn't have been a concern if it wasn't for our small kids) is that you're on a busy road (210).
Great rental and would rent again (when the kids are older)!!!
The property is beautiful inside and out! Close enough to everything to walk but far enough from center of Surf City to have your own space on the beach. We enjoyed all of the “extras” that came with the house!