Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental!

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A two-story building with a covered porch and a sign for 'Seablings'.
A kitchen with a white countertop, wooden chairs, a stainless steel trash can, and a fire extinguisher.
A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a signboard advertising 'Quarter Moon', and a parking area with cars.
A building with a sign reading "SEABLINGS" on the front porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
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. With jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 45 min drive - 52.6 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
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! ?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! on 5 March 2027 start from NZ$1,495, 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 Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Looking for a winter getaway? Stay at Seablings for a long term rental! 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. 189 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 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
The house was perfect for our needs. Great location in Surf City, It was clean and had great amenities. And communication with the owner was great. A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2026
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed your time at Seablings. Please keep us in mind if you visit the island again! Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was a excellent location, close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Will definitely come back. My grandchildren enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to hearing from you again! Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I, along with our little dog, had another great stay at Seablings! So close to the beach and the house has everything families need. Sitting out on the large deck watching the sunrise is one of my favorites. Looking forward to coming back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it ...again :) and we look forward to hearing from you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family with little kids. Had everything we needed, and was a great location for getting to the beach easily! House was very clean, and you can tell the owners/managers really care about their guests. Checkout to do list was a little long, but worth it for the location/price/amenities. Would absolutely stay here again and will recommend to friends looking to visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you Kiera and we are glad you had everything you needed at the house. We look forward to hearing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th year at Top Sail and the 2nd staying at this home. Nothing else compares to this property! Perfect distance to the beach and to town, wonderful deck and views, lots of toys and fun activities provided, great living room space to hang and decompress, large kitchen space to cook and mingle! We’ll be back every year! Thank you to the ‘Seablings’ for creating the perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thanks so much for your great review! We are happy nothing compares to Seablings! We think the same thing!! We hope to see you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Seablings, Kim is a great host, responded to questions quickly and we got into town a little early and she let us get into the place a little early.The rental was just as described only better, Kim really has attention to detail, very welcoming ! the rental was so equipped with things you would med to cook a nice meal, so many pieces of tableware, glasses, cooking pans & serving dishes. Kim provided plenty of beach towels, and equipment for the beach that you would want or need. Seablings made you feel like you were in a home away from home that made you feel very comfortable and cozy. I recommend this rental highly, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful, detailed review! We appreciate it, especially for other guests looking at our property. If you ever get back to Topsail, please keep us in mind! Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weather

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Always good to have you stay with us!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We have stayed at this house many times and always enjoyed it. The location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
Always enjoy having you stay at Seablings! I look forward to hearing from you. Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach location

Great family friendly home and well supplied with kitchen utensils, dishes, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2024
Glad you enjoyed Seablings and it had what you needed during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

This was our 3rd time staying at Seablings and it never disappoints. Great location, amenities, and overall comfort. Hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you! We are so glad you keep coming back. We look forward to hearing from you about 2024!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Person Family weekend getaway.

A nice location and home for a small family. We enjoyed the location and the quiet peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Nice to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for choosing Seablings for your weekend trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May 2025 Surf City trip

Always stay at Seablings when available.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
We are always glad you choose Seablings!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage

We really enjoy staying at this cottage. It is always very clean and quite and only a short distance from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Thanks Vickie, so glad you keep coming back!! Hope to hear from you soon. Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome getaway

Totally loved this beach house! We truly enjoyed our stay for the holiday, super clean super cute and so close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2020
So glad you enjoyed your holiday at Seablings. Would love to have you as guests anytime! Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property in a great location

House was in great condition and very clean. Very convenient location for the beach and restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thanks so much for your review! Glad you enjoyed Seablings and how convenient it is to shops and restaurants. Please keep us in mind if you get back to Topsail, would love to have you stay again. Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean,
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Location to beach was great. House was perfect. Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

This property is beautiful! It’s a block from the public beach access and close to food and shops. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2020
Thanks for staying at Seablings! Glad you enjoyed yout stay, hope to hear from you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location for Family Trip

We loved staying here for our beach family trip! It was close to the beach, playground, and several great places to eat! The house had everything we needed for the whole week and it was so nice to sit on the porch in the afternoons (in the shade!) to listen to the waves on the beach. Great week at this house!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
That's awesome to hear....glad you enjoyed the week and had everything you needed. Hope you can stay with us again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property was perfect. Lots of room and close to the beach. Definitely would stay again

Easy rental. Great communication and everything went very smooth. Awesome property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2022
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed your stay at Seablings!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2020

Seablings is a great beach house - nicely decorated, fully stocked kitchen, short walk to beach. Our family had a wonderful week staying there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2020
Thanks so much! Glad your family had a great week in Surf City. Hope to hear from you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seablings

Great location, clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
Thank you for the review Donna! Hope you enjoyed your time in Topsail! Kim
Archival

8/10 Good

Loved it!

We were very impressed with the house and we would rent this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thanks Debbie! Glad you loved it and hope you do stay with us again. Keep in touch.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A charm of a house.

The house is beautiful clean and well stocked for all your vacations needs. We were able to enjoy our time on the large deck that is facing the ocean and within a very short walking distance away from the beach. I would highly recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2020
Thanks for the recommendation Kelly! Glad you had everything you needed for your stay. We appreciate you choosing Seablings for your family time in Surf City. Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends trip

The property is well maintained and the manager is very accessible. It's very close to the beach. Close enough to everything else to be convenient but enough distance to be quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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