McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly! - Surf City

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Beach Access is Right Across the Street!

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Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Surf City Beach5 min walk
Surf City Pier4 min drive
Sloop Point Plantation19 min drive
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly!

Quaint 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach cottage that sleeps 8. Enjoy relaxing on the deck while listening to the sounds of the waves. You can even bring your four legged beach baby.

Sweet Dreams: LINENS (BED/BATH) ARE NOT INCLUDED!

Back Master Bedroom: King Bed; TV; private bathroom with shower (please note this bathroom is on the small side)
North Middle Bedroom: Queen Bed; TV; shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
Back North Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds; TV; shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Amenities:

Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
4 cable TVs, 2 DVD players
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fans
Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
Sun deck with deck furniture

Additional Property Information:

Easy beach access located to the right of 1902 S. Shore Dr.
$150 Non-Refundable Fee per Dog - max number allowed is 2
Sorry, cats are not allowed.
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
Linens (bed & bath) are NOT included but are available for an additional fee.

Trip Preparation:

Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See Ward Realty's website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental home. Please note that this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.

Property manager

Ward Realty Corp

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Beach - 5 min walk
Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive
Surf City Pier - 4 min drive
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive
Sloop Point Plantation - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 4 min drive
JT'S Brick Oven Pizza - 12 min drive
The Peak Tap Room - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.0

Very good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sonia S.

25 November 2023

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

Great location

The location is perfect. You get a little ocean view and the beach access is right across the street. The house is in need of a little updating. The master shower is practically unusable. I am 5’8” and the shower head hit right at my chest and has the oldest doors I have ever seen. The internet was out when we were there but the management company was very responsive. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything that we needed. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John J., Green Bay

27 September 2023

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

Older gem good location

Location was good. With kids the busy road to cross was a concern but wasn't bad getting to the beach everyday. The house was accommodating and had most everything we needed. We brought a lot with us because we were unsure what would be there. It does have a grill which was a great surprise not in the listing. The only issues we had were the cleanliness of the house. The floors were dirty and very dusty in the house. But plenty of room and comfy. We had a great time and the kids loved it. We have been back to surf city the last few years and will definitely be back.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jordan E., Durham, North Carolina

8 June 2022

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

Great spot

The great: We loved the location and layout of this house. Absolutely cannot express how much we enjoyed it. Beautiful morning view and super easy access to and from the beach. The deck is a great spot for reading and a sunny breakfast. Heads up: Traffic can be heavy on Fridays and Saturdays, so watch your kids and pets. The Uh-Oh: The cleaning crew left some things (a little sweeping and some dishes) incomplete when we arrived but we sent an email to the management company (Ward) to let them know, but never heard back. Either way they were small enough tasks that we completed them and went along our week.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amy S.

18 May 2022

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

Older little gem

We stayed here the first half of May 2022 for two weeks and we’re overall happy with our stay here. It is an older cottage, but as long as you know that going in, you’re getting a good deal for the price and location of this cottage. Mattresses could use updating, and again, just knowing it’s a little older of a place, but we honestly had a great two weeks here and would stay here again. There are two outdoor showers that are great, the access to the public beach entrance is right across the street and super convenient. That was a huge bonus. The little front porch/deck was very nice to sit out on. The management company was prompt in their responses to any issues we address with them. I’d work with Ward Realty company again for sure. Overall, really great cute little older place with main attraction being fantastic location and access to the beach for the price.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Leigh-Beth L.

14 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ocean window view close beach access

This house was 2nd row with big window ocean views. The house is older and tattered. Appliances were old and barely functioning (refrigerator, stove, vacuum,, main toilet). AC worked great. All DVD player attachment cords broken, cable didn’t work. We were grateful to find a house so close to the beach during Covid but cleanliness was lacking. We met a lot of nice families on the beach and felt safe.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021