Dear Santa Letter

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A vacation rental with a covered deck, outdoor seating, and a flag.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a covered porch area.
A wooden sign with the text "Cap'n Hook's Hideout" and a pirate flag.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a small round table with a plant. There are two windows with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A round wooden dining table with six chairs, a chandelier, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace.
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Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 48 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 53 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dear Santa Letter 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 Dear Santa Letter?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dear Santa Letter on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$2,032, 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 Dear Santa Letter?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dear Santa Letter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dear Santa Letter?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dear Santa Letter located?

This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa 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. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 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
The house was the cleanest beach house we’ve ever rented! Also equipped with everything you need to enjoy the stay,we didn’t have to bring a thing! Enjoyed our week had beautiful weather and the hot tub was the best at night when it cooled down! Just lovely! Neighbor Jeff was the greatest also. Thank you for our wonderful relaxing stay!! The Bailey’s
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
We hope you all will come again The Cap’n enjoyed hosting you and would let other hosts know what awesome guests you are!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! The host is beyond helpful, the property is clean and has so many extra amenities. We will be back next year. Don’t miss out on this property. Especially if you have children, the bikes, games, golf, hot tub and somany extras will keep them busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
We look forward to the Allred’s visiting us again. This family brought so much life and joy to Cap’n Hook! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Captain Hooks. We have enjoyed our second stay as much as our first. Always clean, plenty of items for the kitchen, an abundance of towels and blankets. We did need assistance twice and the host responded quickly. The problem was solved in a few minutes both times!! We will be renting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2026
Cap’n Hook enjoyed hosting you and your family and can not wait until next time!! We appreciate the excellent communication allowing us to fix a couple issuses. We are so happy you guys had great wea ther and made wonderful memories Thank you so much for washing the towels! We didn‘t expect that, it was a fantastic surprise!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving stay...

Perfect place for a family holiday! My grown kids enjoyed the huge living room for their toddlers to run around in and my littles LOVED all the fun activities under the house ("axe" throwing, ping pong, corn hole, even a little putt putt area!). We all very much enjoyed the hot tub and the short distance to the beach. Everything was wonderful and can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 recommend! We had such a good time. Super clean. There were so many things for kids to enjoy. Cooking was made easy with all appliances, spices, and pantry space. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host

The property was very nice. Close access to the beach.A lot of activities stocked in the home for rainy days and for some downtime . The house was equipped with all of your necessities for your trip. The host responded back in a timely manner and was very welcoming with any questions or concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best week ever!

This house was so clean and welcoming! Our kids ranged from 2-10 yrs old, they never got bored. They offered plenty of bath towels and beach towels. The hot maintenance man came by while we were in the hot tub and was so nice, offered to come by the next day. The view from the deck was awesome! Any questions we had the host answered very quickly and were always understanding and polite! They are pet friendly also. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
We would host Meagan and her family anytime! They were polite and very respectful of the property. The communication was excellent and they kept us informed during their visit. They even washed a load of towels for us ! Thank you thank you! Come again The Cap’n Awaits You
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great middle of the island house

First of all this house is great for families, lots for teens to do and it's literally a quick two block walk to the beach with direct beach access. The house is comfortable and nothing fancy at all, but the host had even the small details taken care off. Beds are comfy, plenty of bath towels, and beach towel. Beach chairs, coolers, and even a beach cart to get everything to the beach. The Hot tub is very well taken care of, I was there when the pool guy came to service it. If you have a crowd looking for a laid back time in a great location this is the place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true hideout from the chaos of a busy life. A quick jaunt from a beautiful stretch of beach and a haven of rest filled with family-friendly activities and all the comforts of home.Communication with the owner was clear and FAST each time we reached out, the details in the listing were accurate, the beds were comfortable (I wanted to take the master king home with me), the linens provided were clean, the towels fresh and plentiful, and the pantry stocked with all the essentials (and then some! We added a few baking staples, too). If you are a detail-oriented person, you will appreciate every aspect from check-in to check-out. Labels abound, checklists are everywhere, and their book of information includes PICTURES for all of the important stuff (you'll be able to operate the hot tub like a PRO). I cannot say enough good things about this property. From coffee on the deck, to morning surf fishing, to book time in the hammocks... Coffee table puzzles, plenty of space at the kitchen table for meals and card games, and all we had to show up with was clothing. The IGA and Food Lion supplied our groceries and the restaurants, ice cream, coffee, and pier were all close enough that the drives could be measured in "one song" or "two songs" measures. Even though all of our kids are grown, as adults we enjoyed the space thoroughly (and could just imagine adding grandkids into the mix of activities and play space some day in the future). Stay here. No regrets. Period.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Please visit the Cap’n again, we love giving our guests a great experience Mother Nature helped with the beautiful weather and we truly hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best place to stay for a family who loves playing games being outside downstairs and short walk to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental couldn't have been any better. Everything was clean and neat and the host was amazing. We vacation a few times a year and this has been one of the best. Dont hesitate to book with Lori! You won't regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Amanda, thank you so much for the wonderful thing you said about Cap'n Hook's. We do try to make sure our vacation family enjoys and feels welcomed. We would host you and your family anytime. Our team works hard and puts proud and HEART into every steps of each stay. Thank you again and when ready chine back and see us, you are family now. Have a great day!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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