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Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage

Cottage in Surf City with kitchen and patio

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Hidden Treasure
Property grounds
Property grounds
Under house
Under the house-- room for grilling or just hanging out.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage

Hidden treasure is an island style beach cottage situated amongst beautiful old oak trees. The house is located on a quite lane about a block long that has the ocean at one end and the sound at the other. Though we are on an interior lot, it is just steps (approximately 80 yards) to either the private beach access or to the small ramp that you have access to the sound from. The cottage itself was fully renovated in 2008-- the interior was gutted and the entire space was redone. It has an open floor plan for the living and kitchen area and all areas look out to the trees. A screened porch and a rear deck can both be accessed from the main living area. A deck lines one side of the house that leads from the screened porch to the covered front porch. Sitting on the screened porch is like being in a tree house-- branches arch gracefully all around you providing a pathway for squirrels and birds to bound from one to another. You can hear the ocean most days from this spot-- it is relaxation at its best. The cottage is about 900 square feet but feels larger because of the open floor plan and raised ceiling height in the living room. The floors are tile through out-- which is easy to clean. The two bedrooms provide sleeping for four-- one has a queen bed the other has a full size. Again it is hard to describe how wonderful it feels waking up to the sound of birds and the ocean and seeing the tree branches surrounding you. Totally relaxing!! Hidden Treasure is perfect for a family getaway, a couples retreat, or girls week away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed on screened porch

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this cottage is near the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace 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

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 26 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Missiles and More Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and property. Hostess is fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Wonderful cottage

We love this place! Cozy, comfortable, a relaxing respite from the busy world. Access to the ocean and the sound can’t be beat. Cottage is sparkling clean and has the most amazing screened porch up among the beautiful live oak tree branches.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Truly a hidden treasure

We had a great week!This house is in a perfect location between the beach and sound… sunrises and sunsets every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom b.

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

Great place by the beach

Excellant for vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Retirement travel

Excellent location, steps to a private beach, and quiet street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Another great stay!

We loved staying here in 2022 so much we booked a 2 week stay this year. This property fits our family of five's needs perfectly! Love the short walk to the beach and bay! Beautiful trees make it nice and shaded and feels like you are staying in a treehouse!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

The best location and very reasonable

This is a great place to stay, just off the beaten track and quiet yet yards from the beach. We had a couple of logistic issues but the owner took great care to resolve them immediately. What a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Columbus

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

Peaceful and relaxing

This cottage is perfect. While spending time on the beach is my favorite thing to do, a close second is spending time on the lovely screened porch. The house is very clean, well-maintained and has everything needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

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

Fantastic memories

I have never stayed at the beach under the trees before and it was perfect. The covered porch was fabulous to sit and enjoy an evening thunderstorm. Great beach shower. Kitchen had everything we needed - even a giant stock pot for making Frogmore stew.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gail k.

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

Loved being so close to beach..loved the trees...peaceful, comfortable home...

As above..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

LOVED this Place!

I fell in love with this great little cottage in the trees. It's the perfect place for a getaway that's quiet and cozy. I particularly enjoyed sitting wrapped in a blanket on the screened porch listening to the waves break. Great cottage, great deal, highly recommend and can't wait to go back! Thank you for sharing your home Julie!

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Gorgeous Getaway

We loved this property that is nestled among lovely old oak trees. It is cozy and inviting and the house is fabulously well appointed with everything you will need for your stay. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are well thought out. You are also just steps away from miles of gorgeous beach. Julie and her husband are great hosts and made us feel very welcome. We would be back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Julie M.

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

Can’t beat for the money

This was our first trip to Topsail. This home is located in a quiet area on a dead end street before you get to the center town area. Location to the beach was good but a little further than we thought. We thought access was directly at end of street but that’s a private access. When you reach the end of the street you make a right and walk a block down, cross a busy street to the public access where there are stairs to navigate. Something to keep in mind if you have a wagon full of stuff for a beach day. We never could find any access at the end of the street for the sound side. Looked like it was all private property. There was 1 key that went to back door only. Not a big deal but it would be more convenient having a key that opens the side door which is the main door to enter the home. Inside the layout was good and the house was comfortable and clean. We did notice a lot of carpenter ants outside and the deck is in need of some work. There is a heavy comforter on the queen bed. I like sleeping with more than a sheet but it was too heavy and I woke up hot at night. The beach area is wonderful. Loved that we were able to take our dog on the beach. Overall we did have a good stay and I would recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T., SOUTH LEBANON

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

Perfect get away!

This cozy cottage was the perfect place to come home to every night. Queen size bed was comfy for husband and I. Full size bed with bathroom was perfect for my two sons (10&12). The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off after spending time in the sun & sand and not tracking sand upstairs. Kitchen was well stocked and I could easily cook in dinners if we didn’t want to go back out. We were sure to bring some essentials so we didn’t need to buy them once there: laundry soap, dishwasher tabs, paper towels, a few rolls of TP- it was the perfect amount. The outdoor/screened in porch was so relaxing for coffee in the morning and a great mid-day nap…. Always a choir of cicadas to sing you to sleep! All in all- great, cozy, very clean, lovely. We would go back! We originally planned to bring our lab pup (1yr)but did not end up bringing her. Julie has a lot of pretty decor around that she prob would have knocked over with her wagging tail 😂 perfect for mature dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect and house was exactly as pictured. The living area was very open and spacious and house had a great layout. Check-in was very easy and we will certainly be visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the screened in porch and big trees….we love it….this is our 2nd year and have it booked for 2026.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and location. Lots of outdoor space. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey D.

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

Lovey week

Julie’s cottage is wonderful, nested in the oaks and in a perfect location. Her property feels like a home. It is clean and has all you need. The kitchen has quality cookware. Best treat is Scoops in Topsail Beach! Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

May 2025 Vacation

Felt like home and also close to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W. B.

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

Perfect for us!

Very nice owners that communicate well if there are any issues. We really enjoyed every second here. Me, my mom, 11 yr old son & our 2 Goldendoodles love this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair N.

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

Perfect little getaway

What a charming place. Exactly what we were looking for, we had such a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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

Excellent stay

We had a wonderful time. The home is located in a great neighborhood. It is very secluded however is close to everything. We had a great time cycling, kayaking and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maggy S.

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

Quiet and well shaded

Property is located about 1/2 block from beach. Although at this time (Mar) the access was blocked due to some project on the beach, Property was comfortable, well lived in, does allow pets - so to be expected. Was surprised by last minute notification that I would need to bring towels and linens - or add’l charge. Owner was available by text - no issues with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Time spent with family

Liked everything property offered.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julie Johnson

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My husband and i own and operate a cabinetry business in Hampstead, NC. We have been in business since 1979. We have two wonderful sons-- both are working with us now. As a family we have always loved the beach and the outdoors in general. My husband taught the boys to fish as soon as they could get in a boat and so we were always at the beach or on the sound as they were growing up. My husband loves fishing and I love the beach so when we found the cottage and bought it-- it became our project together. As a family we have put in many hours working on remodeling and fixing up what was an old and tired place. Now it is a place where we enjoy spending time with friends and family. We have celebrated many milestones at the beach-- everything from a fabulous 70's themed b-day party to a 60th birthday gathering for my husband this past summer. All are wonderful memories. There just is no truer form of relaxation than time spent at the beach. We cherish our time here and always look forward to coming back.

Why they chose this property

We came across our home on the island by chance but immediately fell in love with the location. The old live oak trees, quaint street and closeness to both the ocean and the sound made this a one of a kind get away home. The house itself needed work so after purchasing it we remodeled the entire interior and continue to improve the exterior as we can. This cottage has the most peaceful and beautiful setting, it truly gives you that 'tree house' feel. We begin to relax the moment we step out of the car.

What makes this property unique

The house is situated right in the midst of a maritime forest. It is close to both the ocean and the sound. The beach is just 80 yards away down the lane. You do cross over the street to get to the beach access but it is a private access. The unique thing about the beach access is that there are no houses on the beach front right at our beach. This makes it less crowded and really quite private to our street. There is also a ramp to the sound at the other end of the street. This ramp is just right for a jet ski or a kayak. Our area is also perfect for walking or biking as there are sidewalks and bike lanes.

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