The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and stainless steel appliances.
A coastal residential area with beachfront properties featuring balconies, wooden walkways, and beach chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a fireplace, and modern furniture.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom Eight

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Five

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Four

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Nine

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom One

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Seven

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

Bedroom Six

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Three

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Two

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Full Bath Eight

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath Five

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath Four

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath Nine

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath One

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath Seven

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath Six

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath Three

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath Two

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath One

Toilet

Half Bath Three

Toilet

Half Bath Two

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$9,170, 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.

Is The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Turtle's Palace- Oceanfront - Pool - Hot Tub - Dog Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

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
What an amazing week we had at The Turtle Palace. Everything about the house was perfect for our family. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed every minute inside and out. Including the amazing views of the beach from the many windows. Our family will certainly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wanted to spend time with my extended family for my 65th birthday so I rented this house and invited them all. What a great week! This house is amazing! Every bedroom is so nicely decorated and all have great bathrooms and showers. The kitchen island is the size of 2 regular islands- so much room for preparing and serving doors. So many outdoor chairs, perfect ocean views. Heated pool, hot tub, fire pit…, this house is perfect!!! Very clean!! Can’t say enough good things about it! Nicest home I have rented on Topsail. It was my birthday splurge and I have no regrets!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home on the beach is absolutely amazing! The layout is perfect for a big group and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

This is the nicest house we have ever stayed in. The views are great and so is the host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and perfect for our large family. Having our own pool and beach access was perfect for all ages. We had some things that needed to be addressed upon arrival but our hosts had an immediate response and took care of it. The views were great with the 360 view on the top deck. The hot tub was a nice treat for the cool evenings. The kitchen space was incredible with multiple oven options, dishwashers, and fridge space to accommodate large families/parties. Our trip to NC was memorable and I would recommend this house to anyone who wants to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the spaces in the house—clean and spectacu
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousin’sweekend

House was amazing and wonder location. Would definitely like to come back agIn
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kathy

Wonderful house and location! Plenty of room! Would like to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2024
We look forward to hosting again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much Needed Weekend Away

What a beautiful weekend! We absolutely loved this house. The kitchen was our favorite place to gather with that gorgeous view of the ocean. The hot tub on the rooftop was perfect to relax under the stars at night. We would all love to visit this home again. What a peaceful retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house we have rented in our 25 years of visiting Topsail. Great place for our entire family, especially the grandkids. Bathrooms for each bedroom worked out great . Pool was a big hit. Location was perfect. Everyone said we can’t go anywhere else when we return. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Absolutely beautiful house, each bedroom had an amazing bathroom and kitchen is a chef’s dream. Well equipped with beautiful dishes, a huge island that seats 12 people, and top of the line designer appliances. Lots of great outside deck spaces for relaxing, amazing hot tub, and great access to a wonderful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will return!

Thrilled to stay in this truly awesome house where everyone had their own bed and bath, fantastic views all over, incredible top floor sunroom. Enjoyed the beach, hot tub, fire place and a Walton sized family kitchen island. Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

25th Anniversary

The house is amazing!! No matter where you wander, you can find some privacy. A few steps out onto the beach. You have a great view of the sunrise. The decor was a beautiful upgrade of a beach theme and that was nice of you don’t like the typical beach theme. Nice and quiet area. There is so much room for your family dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2025

Great place to stay plenty of room everywhere. Only problem was in listing one bedroom reports one twin one bunk and queen that bedroom just has queen. That cause a little problem on arrival, but we bought two cots for two teens. Called rental company couple of times and they were very responsive. House was great and pool just enough to get wet in and cool off. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than expected!

We have been coming to Surf City for the past three years ( since our son joined the Marines) and each year the places we’ve rented have been too small and not like what was represented. This wasn’t the case this time! We were so very pleased with the location, roominesses of the house, and the very responsive owners. We would pick this place every time if it’s available!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five Stars All Around!

I rented this house to celebrate my birthday and brought 9 of my best friends for a long weekend. The house is exactly as it appears online- and even better! The fact that every bedroom has an en suite bathroom to the AMAZING kitchen to the rooftop space to the beautiful interior decorations made this the best place we have rented over the years. We already booked it for next year! Thanks Sharon for being a dream to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2025
Jenn, thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the home and are looking forward to hosting you again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is right on the beach which is wonderful! Also, everyone has their own bedroom and bathroom! The hallway me is great for big families, there were 18 of us.This could easily be a 5 star property. The problems were: lack of curtains or blackout blinds on several of the bedrooms, which made it hard to sleep. There were 3 bedrooms with a door without any covering, so not private. This is an easy fix. The air conditioner had problems, but was fixed as soon as possible. The stove had a large crack on the top, but still worked. That being said, we would go back if those few things were addressed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise Found

We had a fantastic family vacation at Turtle Palace in Surf City. There were 12 of us with room for more. It was quiet and relaxing with beautiful views, especially from the top floor deck which we named Club Turtle Palace, complete with fire pit, hot tub, and 360 degree views of the island, sound, and ocean. Perfect for watching sunsets. This house is beautifully and comfortably decorated. Clean. The kitchen is well equipped. The beach is steps away. Some beach town shopping and eateries are also a short walk or bike ride away. Very convenient. My grandson wandered into a sea turtle hatching event but the turtles weren't quite ready to make their debut. And, we tried to visit the turtle rehabilitation center but tickets were sold out. Plan ahead if you want to see the turtles. The property management staff was quick to respond.Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rental. Great location right on the beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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