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

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The beach view to your right as you sit on the deck.
We are the blue chairs and blue door- a few steps from the private access
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Southside Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 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

About this property

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

“Sea Life” A well decorated, pet friendly, ocean view townhome in a convenient location just walking distance to the pier, restaurants, bars and shops, with its own private, covered parking for two vehicles.
How you interpret ‘sea life’ is down to you! It may be the wonderful marine life on the island that you’ll spot, the shells you collect, the life on the beach around you - whatever you find brings you happiness and a sense of fulfilment at the ocean.

This is one of the most popular locations on the island!
The home is on an ocean front lot. You can see it has two duplexes built in front of it but you still have a great ocean and beach view to your left, right and straight ahead. You are only a number of steps to the sand!
You can sit out on the high top deck chairs, and enjoy the scenery. Plus as an extra bonus you can clearly see the waves, and often dolphins, from the kitchen and living area.
Guests love this location as the home is on a quiet street. It’s very rare there’s any street noise so you can hear the ocean at night too! We have a wonderful private beach access for the townhomes to use and it’s literally steps from the front door.
There is no road to cross to the beach and you are almost on the beach due to being on an ocean front lot already! You will not need to carry the beach gear far that's for sure. So much easier if you have little ones or your dogs with you.

Bed linens, Bath towels, wash cloths, hand towels, along with all the necessary items such as hair dryers, paper towels, trash bags, cleaning sprays, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toilet paper and washing detergents are all provided for you with no limit! Plus beach chairs, loungers, Beach towels, umbrella, beach toys, and a beach blanket.
We even provide a furry friends kit if you are bringing along your pet- dog bowls, poop bags, dog blankets, a medium/ small crate and of course some tasty treats are all there for your dog. It's their vacation too right!? All this is included in your stay at no extra cost to you!

The home has 3 smart TVs including one 65” screen with 125 channels including ESPN.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all items you will need if you decide to cook in and enjoy the ocean view on an evening.
There is a water boiler, coffee machine and a keurig and pods.
The home has a king bed in the ocean side bedroom, a queen and twin in the second bedroom on the quiet roadside with the washing machine and dryer. I feel the size of the home would best suit families of up to 3-5 people. The kitchen, dining and living area is upstairs. There’s one flight of stairs to access this area in the house, and there are stairs outside from the carport up to the front door. The two bedrooms and bathroom are on the lower floor. The unit is 978 sq foot.

We have had this rental just over a year and refurbished it at the start of 2023. We have changed most of the furniture and decor and added everything you need- if you have stayed at the home before please don’t hesitate to ask any questions you may have.
We are very excited to host you in 2024- we have been having vacations on Topsail island for many years and adore the island. We want you to enjoy our new home and Topsail Island as much as we do. We have the most wonderful, thorough cleaning/ hospitality manager who we are very lucky to have so we hope to provide you with an amazing stay.
Topsail really is a special place- the beach is amazing, very relaxing and there's plenty to see and do for all types of beach fanatics! Lastly we ask to report any items broken or not working. We stay at the house regularly to keep an eye on things and need to know about any problems so we can fix them for our next guests. We take immense pride in the home and want it to be enjoyed by all.

Property manager

Pippa Wilson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
I cannot take certain breeds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Akita Chow, American Staffordshire Terrier, Presa Canario, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Wolf Hybrid , German shepherds and Great danes
I cannot take certain dogs due to insurance.or a dog that is a mix that includes one or more of the breeds listed above. sorry

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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 Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inis Spa - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southside Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬11 min walk

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 16 June 2025, 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 17 June 2025 start from NZ$1,158.18, 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.

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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Nice quiet getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mitch S.

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

Beautiful Beach Getaway

Maybe the best thing I can say about this rental is that it was exactly as advertised. “Almost” ocean front, with just enough of a view of the water to enjoy it, and honestly closer to the water than many rentals we’ve had that were technically ocean-front. It is a great location that is walking distance to many great dinner and breakfast spots, and the setup is perfect for a family looking for a low-effort beach getaway. We enjoyed it so much that we immediately booked a return visit for this spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Long weekend stay

My wife, dog and I came here for a long weekend. Property was as described. Great location, with a wonderful view of the ocean from the balcony. Loved that the beach was so close and shops and restraunts were all within walking distance, which was our way of getting around for the weekend. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki P., Cary, NC

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

Perfect spot

Condo was great and had absolutely everything we needed. Very clean and super view of the beach/ocean. Beach is steps away. The unit is very comfortable, manager super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cambria M.

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

Peaceful beach getaway

Found this property that was 10min from family. It was perfect! Easy to find, perfect parking, easy access to the beach. Will mark as a favorite for many return trips
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

iam s.

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

Simply Amazing!

What an amazing property. Number one the location is so convenient. Covered parking and just about 30 steps and you are on the beach. Yes...I counted! Every little detail and necessity is included so you can just enjoy yourself. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie A.

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

Absolutely amazing

Such a gem and might as well be oceanfront! Super cute (dog friendly) townhouse pretty much right on the beach! We stayed with our toddler and dog and it was PERFECT! Communication was amazing and we will DEFINITELY be back. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

The Perfect Property!!

My family and I had an amazing vacation. The home is fully updated, clean, and practically oceanfront. I've been vacationing in Topsail now for 40 years and I won't hesitate to rent your wonderful property again next year! The Thompson Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Perfect getaway

Pippa was amazing. She and property manager Christine kept us informed and well cared for all along the way! Nice amenities and loved the decor. Immediate access to the beach was used multiple times a day. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

A Few Things

Overall, we did enjoy our stay for four nights at your property however, I did find very long strand of hair on one of the blankets as I use them to keep warm. I also feel that use shower door in the bathroom more hygienic than a use of a shower curtain. I would definitely refer your property to anyone that was looking to visit surf city in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Surf City Oct get away

We had a great stay, the weather was beautiful, and the beach not crowded. As usual the place was clean and well stocked. A home away from home. Fur babies enjoyed the trip also. Pipa is a wonderful host that reached out to ensure we had no issues, Christine also reached out to ensure we had eveything we needed and to let us know to contact her if we needed anything. Cant wait till the next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My pup and I had a great time. Loved the townhouse which was equipped with everything you would need from charging cords, to snacks, beach towels, chairs and more. I spent time on the back porch which has a view of the ocean which was great. It's not ocean front but you could sit drink your coffee and watch the surfers in the early morning riding the waves from the porch. You won't be disappointed if you were to rent this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Jenny K., Worthington, Ohio

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

Great VRBO!

Our family needed some beach therapy and we happened to find this place on VRBO in a beach town we’ve never visited before. Pippa was easy to communicate with and Christine (the property manager) sent me a text the day of and was easy to get a hold of if needed. The place was exactly as described, awesome location to the beach, and great views of the ocean. We walked almost every where we went. It was a very quiet and relaxing vacation. Our kids loved that they each had their own bed and our pup enjoyed visiting the ocean for the first time. The king bed was also very comfortable! We will definitely be back! Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob and April C.

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

Wonderful property and owners

Overall our stay was amazing! I stayed last year at the same property (different owner) and Pippa has really impressed me. She had everything there for us we would possibly need, even beach towels! Loved how she even had dog bowls and treats there as well. We did have a problem with the lock on the front door. In the middle of our stay it just quit working. Pippa and the property manager, Christine, were on it right away. Communication was top notch! We enjoyed our stay so much we booked the property for the same week for next year! Thank you for being such amazing hosts and we can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Updates looked great

Very Clean with new furniture, beds, linens, and fridge really make the place look great. The gift basket with a bottle of champagne, chocolates, and other snacks was a very nice surprise. Place is well stocked, with coffee pods and machine, beach chairs, umbrella, We had a wonderful stay as usual. Checkin was super easy and communication as always was great. This is our go to place for beach get aways. Convient to everything, steps to the beach, ocean view from deck (great place for morning coffee) and pet friendly with treats, water and food bowls, blankets, poop bags on ring with flashlight (comes in real handy at night) and kennel. We had a wonderful relaxing time. If you are looking for a great escape to the beach for fun, sun, and relaxation that is not over crowded look no further. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Stairs marred Stay

This unit has a convenient location and is close enough to the water to enjoy the sight and sound of the ocean. The bedrooms are on the level where you enter the unit with the living area being on the up a flight of wooden stairs. The stairs are slippery. We have an older std poodle that is still very active. He had problems slipping on these steps with us holding onto his harness. It was bad enough he did not want to go down these steps. Unfortunately do the the layout of the unit and the limited space downstairs we had to take him upstairs. He has gone up and down stairs every place we have lived. Now that he is older we simply hold onto to his harness as we go up and down stairs without any problems. The stairs are not pictured on the web so that prospective renters can be aware when making their rental decision which is wrong. We made the owner aware of the problem, however nothing was offered. Putting a runner up the stairs or putting carpet on the tread surface would be relatively inexpensive and should improve the situation and hopefully this will be done. Otherwise the unit is satisfactory.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Quick trip!

This is a great property! We packed our clothes and a few other things and this rental had everything else we needed for a weekend away. Loved the beautiful furniture & cozy throws for relaxing after a long day at the beach. The owner communicated all along the way and even gave us a late check out so we could explore as long as possible! The water at this beach is SO blue and we found a lot of shark’s teeth in the surf. Highly recommend Sea Life and Surf City! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pippa Wilson

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I love Topsail Island. I am from the UK and have lived here in NC for 8 years. I love just watching the sea and feel so relaxed when I am at the beach! This is my first rental and I am so excited for guests to enjoy the home as much as I do. My Partner Jason and I have visited Topsail many times , with our Labrador, Jeanie. She's a beach fan too!

Why they chose this property

I had stayed very nearby to this home on previous vacations, and know the location is awesome- when the property came up for sale I had no hesitations in going for it! I love that its so close to the beach, with the private access and I don't have to carry all the beach gear far!! I wanted a good sea view, and to be close to activities in surf city.

What makes this property unique

The private access, no road to cross, location to surf city

Languages:

English

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