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Perfect Family Getaway!

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Exterior
Welcome
Kitchen
Brand new Dining table- seats 8
Small side table and island counter allows for 7 additional seats for dining in

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Southside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Family Getaway!

***LINENS WITH TURN DOWN SERVICE INCLUDED with your linen package!**
This spacious, newly renovated, 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home is perfect for your large or extended family. In addition to an open concept living room, kitchen, and dining room, the upper floor features a master en-suite with full size bathroom, walk- in closet and Roku TV/DVD player. You'll find everything you need to make you feel at home in this well equipped kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and glass tile backsplash. Enjoy your meals out on the composite upper deck or at the large indoor table. There's room for the whole family to hang out in the living room area and watch movies on the brand new 55" Smart TV, or to have a family game night (plenty on the bookshelf). With Jack and Jill style bedroom suites on the first floor, parents can enjoy the privacy, comfort and peace of mind that comes with having their own room connected to the kids room by a full sized bathroom. Each room comes equipped with it's own TV, and the queen over queen bunk room features a TV with a build in DVD player for those littles that can't fall asleep without watching their favorite movie. No need to worry about packing enough clothes either as the large washer and dryer are conveniently closeted on the first floor. Enjoy spectacular views of the ocean, complete with frolicking Dolphins (in season), while relaxing on either of the comfortably furnished upper or lower composite front decks, or watch majestic birds flying over the sound from the upper composite back decks.

Getting to and from the beach is a breeze as beautiful Topsail beach is just a few minutes walk, even for little legs. We provide beach chairs, sand and water toys, and an umbrella for your convenience. Also within walking distance is a children's playground. For those of you that like biking, and/or kayaking there is a rental nearby as well.

During your stay you can unplug from the world, or stay in touch with friends and family (or work if you really need to) via our free WiFi. If your idea of a perfect vacation includes listening to your favorite tunes, just connect up to our wireless Bluetooth speaker and enjoy.

Weekly rentals run Saturday to Saturday June- August. Off season rentals offer more flexibility in rental dates.
*information provided is as of February 24, 2024 and is subject to change. In the event that the island restricts short term rentals, refunds will be issued. This property is protected by security camera's.

Property manager

Ellen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets are allowed with a fee and owner approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In the event that the island restricts short term rentals, due to Covid or natural disaster, refunds will be issued.
Pets are allowed with a pet fee and owner approval

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
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Family Getaway! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Perfect Family Getaway! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Family Getaway! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Family Getaway! located?

This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. 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. 155 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Family Vacay

This stay was a perfect location for my beach loving family
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kensley H.

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

Loved this place.

We loved this stay! Will for sure book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prashant B.

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

Clean spacious with great location

- great location- less than a min walk to beach- family friendly with spacious floor plan- Clean- A perfect place where you can find a peace and not too far from restaurants, main market.- Definitely a place to book again if I plan next time in surf city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Good family vacation home

The home was spacious, well stocked and close enough to the beach and playground that even the youngest could enjoy it. The hostess was excellent in communicating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

Great Property

Perfect property with all of the accommodations! Great kitchen to put our Thanksgiving dinner together, and plenty of seating for everyone! Great Experience! Will definitely do it again!! I highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan A.

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

Great beach house

This house was even closer to the beach than it seemed on the listing and was in a great spot. Check in was easy and the house had everything you needed for a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

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

Great place in a great area

Beautiful house in surf city with lots to do in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location and Layout

This home has an amazing location! The size of the home and layout are perfect for families with children. We used the upstairs deck the most, just sitting and enjoying the view and the ocean breeze. The beach is just a short two minute walk away. There are plenty of beach towels and items to use for a beach day. The second refrigerator downstairs was very helpful and the outdoor grill was great!Not sure if the property management company needs to be changed or new cleaners are needed but the home could use a good deep clean and someone to go through everything that has been left behind. There are games, but everything is just thrown on shelves and some have pieces missing. Dirty sponges were left in the sink and the trash cans were in the middle of the floor when we arrived. There are loads of lids for pots and pans, taking up a large amount of cabinet space but there are not nearly as many pots and pans themselves. There were multiple coffee makers but we could only get one to work. There are labels on all cabinets and drawers but nothing matched what was actually in them. There are TVs in every room, some with multiple TVs in one room, but we could only get the TV in the living room to work.Overall we enjoyed our stay, had a fantastic time, and would recommend this home to anyone coming to Topsail!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine V.

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

Perfect beach house

Beautiful beach house with quick 2 min walk to beach! Beaches were clean and had it almost to ourselves in October. Weather was perfect most days. House had tons of beach toys, chairs and lots of other things for the beach. House wa
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Convenient

There is plenty of room. Convenient to town. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN R.

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

Perfect family getaway

Everything about this home was perfect! Location, accomodations, living space, views, so close to the beach and all the extras such as beach chairs and beach towels. We enjoyed a wonderful family vacation with our grown children. I would highly recommend renting this amazing home if you're looking for a beach vacation near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Always amazing!!

Our home away from home and favorite place to stay on Topsail!! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ajsela L.

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

Great house for family beach vacation

Our family enjoyed a long holiday weekend at this house. We had plenty of space for 6 adults, 2 toddlers and a baby. Short walk to the beach and very kid friendly. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tuyen N.

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

Very good house . Good clean. Everything perfect

Thank you . My family love this house. See you again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry S., Huntersville

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

Great location from the beach. Plenty of room for 8 adults and two little ones.

Ellen was responsive before we arrived and during our stay. Great place and we booked next year before we left!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elena J.

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

Amazing Stay

The house is in a great location! The layout was great for us, it is very open and roomy. The balcony is amazing off of the family. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

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

Loved the top floor and convenience to beach

The third floor has great living space, kitchen and porch. We all loved being up there together. When you had to go to kitchen to get a meal ready, you felt like you were still with the group. Plenty of seating for a crowd in living room and on porch. A short walk to a very nice beach. September visits are not crowded with folks. Low traffic, space at restaurants and beach. Thank you Ellen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W., Raleigh

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

Family Vaca

We have stayed at this house before and we love it. The location is great and the house has lots of amenities. Our favorite part is enjoying relaxing evenings on the top deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses T.

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

Perfect Coastal Getaway!

We had a fantastic experience at Ellen's beach rental! Communication was excellent, and the home was equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach, and there were plenty of outdoor spaces to relax. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B., Carrboro, NC

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

wonderful house and location

This house is clean, comfortable, and very well appointed for a large group. It's also a short walk to the beach, with no busy streets to cross with little ones :-) The owner was very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Amazing Family Vacation

House was absolutely beautiful. Ellen was very easy to contact and very helpful. We really enjoyed our week and felt very much at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hollie T.

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

Perfect for the whole family

The house was very well stocked for enjoyment at the beach without us having to bring much along. They had sand toys, a tent, a cooler, beach chairs and even a beach bag to put it all in! The walk was very short and convenient to a non crowded area of the beach. The host was also very easy to get ahold of and communicate with. I would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

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

Hop skip and a jump to the beach!

Owner was incredibly responsive. Location is top notch. Pretty quiet neighborhood. Local restaurants had excellent food and service. Kitchen stocked well if you like to cook. Surprising amount of spices. Beds were pretty comfortable. Front porch views were fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Beach 2023…

Great location. Extremely well supplied home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Wedding/vacation trip

I needed an extra day because of my grandsons wedding and the owner accommodated us with no problem. We came down for the wedding and wanted to stay for a week of vacation. The place was 2 blocks from the wedding venue and very close to walk to the beach everyday. We had everything we needed at the house. Thank you!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ellen

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My husband, Ray and I purchased this property as an investment for our future retirement plans. We live just north of Boston, and are only able to come down a few times a year; twice in the off season, and with our whole family in August. This time to get together is especially meaningful to us now that our sons have moved to Texas. We know how important family time is to you too, and hope that you have a wonderful stay, and make lots of great memories.

Why they chose this property

We came down in 2016 on Thanksgiving weekend, looking for a home to buy and our poor realtor, Glynda, ended up showing us 10 houses in 2 days! This was the last house that we saw that weekend, and we fell in love. You just can't beat the set up for convenience, and the location is perfect. It's far enough from the center that you don't have the traffic and the noise, but still close enough to walk there (less than 2 miles) which is especially nice when walking the beach. The views from the deck, and sound of the waves while relaxing on either of the front decks are heavenly.

What makes this property unique

There are so many things that make our home unique, and keep our guests coming back year after year. We are always looking to improve our guests experience. I'm really excited that we are now offering complimentary turn down service included with our linen service. This means that when you arrive at our house, the beds will already be made for you with super comfortable sheets, and towels will be placed in the bathrooms. We also recently added a picnic table by the grill area, and a hammock that can easily be attached to the posts. Our extra large outdoor shower has a built in bench, as well as hooks for hanging your towels, and the shower has a removable wand making it easy to get all of that beach sand off. We keep a clothesline up for your towels as well. Many people, like me, treasure the sunrises and sunsets that are so spectacular at the beach. You can see both from our house! View the sunrise from the front decks, and the sunset from the back decks! You won't need to worry about splinters either, because all of our decks and outdoor stairs are made from composite decking materials and as an added safety feature, we have a latching gate on the first floor deck!

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