The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access

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A wooden deck with white chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A beachfront property with multiple decks and balconies, featuring wooden railings and a sandy landscape.
A spacious living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen with white cabinets and a tiled backsplash.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a large oven. There is a view of the ocean through the sliding glass doors.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a gray sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • 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
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 51 min drive - 67.6 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 56 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 57 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Crab Coffee And Books - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access on 18 January 2027 start from NZ$3,363, 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 The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Steel Fin - Beachfront 4 bedroom 3 bathroom with private beach access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 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
Highly recommend this property! Great location, well equipped home, and excellent host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen for appliances. They had a little coffee station which was appreciated. Plenty of towels and hand soap. Great location. Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach house that we have stayed in. Fresh remodeling came out really nice. Beautiful wide beach. Very responsive owner. All in all you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and perfect location. The owner was super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean, beautifully decorated and well-stocked. The decks are perfect for watching the tides roll in and out. Nice quiet beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, great location, beautiful ocean view, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FWO New Years Visit

Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly has the best stay at the Steel Fin! By far out favorite beach house yet, and we have visited MANY! The house was very clean and equipped with everything we needed for our trip. Plus some! Perfect location was a bonus! We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great View and access to beach

amazing, newly renovated. property is very nice and very accessible as it is right on the beach. We had a friends family trips and everyone throughly enjoyed theri stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryan was fantastic to work with in planning a stay at The Steel Fin. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at steel fin! The house met all our needs and was very well equipped with necessary items (kitchen supplies, toiletries etc.). Beach was great and not crowded at all. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Steel Fin is amazing!

We spent 4 days here. The house is clean and decorated beautifully. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Steel Fin, everything was perfect! Super clean and fully stocked with everything you could need and Bryan was suoer easy to communicate with. Hope to visit again in the future, everyone had a great time in a beautiful house and beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

Our family loved the Steel Fin, it’s a beautiful home and a wonderful location! The home is fully equipped with everything we needed, and the beach was never crowded, even in busy June. We loved everything about our stay and look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful location and very well stocked kitchen. Porch and chairs were a favorite. Will definitely revisit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach vacation

Perfect home for our family to enjoy a beach vacation. Everything was so updated. Loved being right on the water!! So many great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely oceanfront home

The house was in a great location! Only a few miles from many restaurants, ice cream shops and attractions. Bryan was wonderful and very easy to work with. Definitely check this home out!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best rental at surf city

Everything is 5 stars! The beach decor of the house is so tasteful. The house is clean and updated. The whole family enjoyed our Thanksgiving at the beach at Steel Fin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

Communication, check-in and check-out all went smoothly. The location on the island was perfect for us. The house was everything we had hoped for and more. It was well appointed and beautifully decorated. We loved every minute and hope to rent again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steel Fin

The Steel Fin was very well equipped and exactly as described. It was very comfortable for our family stay and the location was perfect. Communication with the owner was excellent. We had a great stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So close to the beach

We had a wonderful stay. Bryan always responded right away. The house is just a few steps to the beach which made it so easy especially with little kids. Made it easy to come in for lunch, naps, etc. Enjoyed sitting on the back porch with great views of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Organized & Beautiful!

Unlike most vacation home rentals, this house was so organized and had just what you needed. Bryan was a wonderful host with great communication. The house had a fantastic beach front view and lovely decor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Retreat

We enjoyed the beauty of the home. It is furnished and decorated beautifully. We enjoyed all the chairs outside, beach chairs,rockers,swing, and deck. We loved that this beach area was a lot less populated! It was a fantastic vacation for our family ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

This was a perfect week away and the house was fully stocked with everything needed to enjoy the beach. The deck is great for enjoying a view of the ocean. My wife and I typically come to topsail once or twice per year and this has been our favorite place to stay. The beach was not crowded and it was a short drive to town if you needed anything. We will definitely be back here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic beach house!

Home was incredibly clean, nicely furnished, and well stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen and bathrooms. We could not have been more comfortable. Super close to the ocean, with stunning views from the deck. And the hosts were friendly and super responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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