Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly.

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A bottle of wine, empty glasses, and a welcome sign on a table in a room with a view.
A wooden crate with a glass bottle and a heart-shaped sign on a wooden table, with a view of a house and chairs outside.
A turquoise door with a keypad lock, a small porch, and a view of the outside.
A pathway leading to a beach with a wooden fence and dense foliage on either side.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a bridge in the distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Off-street parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inis Spa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 ocean side

1 King Bed

Second bedroom - adults or / and kids!

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi 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 Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inis Spa - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southside Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly.?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly. on 4 March 2027 start from NZ$1,098, 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 Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Not quite ocean front, but almost! Just a few steps to the sand! Pet friendly. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 10 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. 148 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 location great ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, as always. We’ve stayed here many times and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) had a wonderful stay at Sealife! The townhouse was a short walk to the beach and had beautiful views of the ocean from the deck. Comfy beds and all the basic necessities were available. Would stay again on our next trip to Surf City!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this property many times and absolutely love it … it has everything we need and you can’t beat the location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
Thank you for coming back to sealife many times - always lovely to have you back Melinda!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for being so thoughtful with the needs of a true “home away from home” experience. It is very well equipped and has items that one might have forgotten to bring. My family and my doggie had a wonderful time and we were so happy with the proximity to the beach. We look forward to booking with you in the near future. Best wishes!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
What lovely comments thank you! Hope to see you again! Pippa
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bathroom had some hair in tub but we just cleaned before we used.Great location, great pet-friendly option. Texted me that the place was ready for check in early which was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2026
Thank you for bringing this to my attention in your review. This is very unusual as my cleaner is thorough and has been with this property for a few years now and goes above and beyond to care for the home and my guests ( as shown by previous reviews) . I’m sorry that the bath was not satisfactory and I’ve let her know. Thank you for staying at sea life , and also for your positive comments included in your review regarding location, pet friendly and a nice early check in :) . Pippa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Was a good weekend away and loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet getaway

Great location, property and very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The home was very clean and everything you need for a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. The host was very communicative and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was delightful and super convenient to the beach!

The bed was comfortable, the location is excellent and the kitchen is well supplied. We had a ball!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was super clean. Upon arrival, lots of convenient amenities provided, including coffee, a welcome basket, blankets, and towels for a family of four, pet treats for our dog! The beach view was incredibly peaceful and the location was just far enough away from the “town” that nights were quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding getaway

Perfect location and almost ocean front just like the name says!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location to beach. Also enjoyed the view from the porch and kitchen. Hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our time here! The house was very clean and basically ocean front! The host and owner of the property were very sweet and great about responding to any questions we had. The house is stocked with everything you need! We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surf City vacation

Beautiful home that is close to everything. Wonderful ocean front view. We enjoyed our time there and hope to be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Hoping for sunshine for you next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed the quiet and the close proximity to the beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

We’ve stayed at this house many times and absolutely LOVE it! You can’t beat the location and the home has everything you need for a great vacation. We’ll definitely be back, as we consider this our “home away from home”.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Beach Rental Property

Even though the new owners are in the process of remodeling, the condo was very clean and well stocked with everything needed. Very convenient for beach access. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2023
Thanks Cathy! Glad you had a nice stay. We look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Beautiful view from deck and from kitchen! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place!

Such a cute place! Loved the location and how close it was to the beach. Such a cute property. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you had a great stay Leslie! Pippa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful property with great location. Quiet and friendly neighborhood and right on the beach. Needed to bring very few supplies with the amount of amenities there. Would stay again or would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the great review and we hope to see you back with us soon! Pippa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay

This is our second stay at this property. Steps from the beach absolutely perfect location! The host is amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you for staying again April! Always a pleasure! Pippa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Property was fully stocked with the necessities. The host was super responsive to all our request. Highly recommend for a getaway to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2023
Thank you Chuck! Glad you had a good stay Pippa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach blast

Great getaway. Watched the waves, slept in, cooked in the excellent kitchen, walked our dog, thanks to the host’s dog hospitality. Perfect respite!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2023
Thanks Renee! Glad you enjoyed your stay at sea life! Hope to welcome you back! Pippa
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