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Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!

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A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs and a covered seating area overlooking a beach.
A beachfront house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A beach view with a wooden boardwalk, beach umbrellas, and a flag.
A modern living room with a wooden wall, a large TV, a sofa, a chair, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living area with a blue sofa, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

2 Single Beds

Living Room - Floor 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 47 min drive - 53.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 50 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 55 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly! on 15 November 2026 start from NZ$2,276, 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 Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and quick communication with the host! We added an extra night to our stay and it was super easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2026
Thank you for sharing this kind feedback. I’m glad communication was smooth and that extending your stay was easy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning View!

We throughly enjoyed our stay! The view was amazing and back deck was so enjoyable. We enjoyed the beach every day. The house was well stocked and the beds were super comfortable. The beach was not crowded with the exception of Memorial day but that is to be expected. The rest of the week was quiet. Bring your own beach towels. We forgot them and went and bought some. We will definitely syay here again! Carolina Realty was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and were able to fully appreciate the stunning view, comfortable accommodations, and the peaceful beach experience. It's great to know that our partnership with Carolina Retreats has been positive as well. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to provide an exceptional experience for our guests.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

With minimal cost, time, and work this beachfront house could go from just okay, to spectacular

We so wanted to fall in love with this property, making it our go-to beachfront dog friendly yearly vacation spot, but until the following list is addressed, we just won't be coming back: -ceiling fans are covered in caked on dirt, and some don't work. -windows, door, and eves at the front of the house are covered in caked on sand from the last storm. -screens in the kitchen and master bath are disintegrated. -there was no toilet paper or paper towels when we arrived, not even on the toilet paper holders, and we both got trapped on the toilets with no TP in sight! -almost ever single rug is loaded with sand underneath them. -all the baseboards in every room were covered in dust-bunnies and fur when we arrived. -the sliding door in the master bedroom doesn’t work. -the sliding door in living/diningroom has no lock. -the AC stopped working properly towards the end of our stay due to a need to "change filter" according to the panel. Overall everything was very tighty when we arrived, but not clean. We had to spend our first afternoon and evening cleaning the place to be ready for all of our family to show the next day...just not what we should have had to do on the first day of our vacation. With a little cleaning and work this place could be a first class gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great house but beds are NOT comfortable

We had a great time staying at Hicks, but I have to point out that the beds in two of the three bedrooms were extremely hard and uncomfortable (master bed and twin beds). We are not ones to complain or be picky, but they were so bad that we won't be staying at Hicks again. :( Overall the house was great---the kitchen was big with plenty of dishes etc, the living space was large with comfortable furniture, the decor was nice......and we could even overlook the very small master bath shower and the deck chairs that are a bit too short to get the full view of the ocean.....but the beds, there are unfortunately a deal breaker. :(
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback about your stay. We understand your concern. We do encourage all guests to notify us of any concerns upon arrival or discovery so that we may address those without delay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very clean and very nice property. View is amazing as is access to beach.

Only real improvements I would suggest is improving the master bed mattress! I like a firm mattress, but this one was a brick! Had to go out and buy a memory foam mattress pad to get a good nights sleep. The other suggestion would to be to replace short deck chairs with taller one so your view is not of the railing . Surrounding properties have done this and I’m sure their guests appreciate a better view when relaxing on the deck ‘
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for your feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to give us details we can use to improve guest stays at the property!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location and on the beach

We really liked this house and hope to rent it again on future trips. It is very usable and is clean. Not a modern place but a good spot to stay. The location right on the sand is it’s strength. We were two couples who don’t need a bunch of space and luxury. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Decent house option for the location

House was pretty good. Location is the real seller. Very well decorated and thought out design as far as the furnishings go. Couldn't rave enough about that. Has what you need and rooms are decent size. Relatively clean and bug free home. It's definitely a dog home. Lots of dog hair. Evident the pillows shams comforters rugs aren't washed frequently enough. I washed all the pillow covers etc when I got there Bc I saw some slobber on one of them. Cleaning was alright but saw a lot of dust under beds and in closets ...kids have a way of finding that for you. Haha. Dog hair is hard to manage, I know. So, the house is an obvious flip house and I think the finishing Punchout/ paint /trim / drywall work could be better to make it feel a little more luxurious. Adding a partial rear porch roof would make this an ideal home. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and can't bea the location. Nice part of the island beach wise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice house with an awesome view

This was our first visit to Topsail Beach and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay . We rented through Topsail Reality and they are great! The house was very nice with a view of the ocean as far as the eye can see. Kitchen had everything we needed. The furniture on the other hand was not comfortable nor were the beds. I tried every bed in the house. I realize you don't go to the beach to sit and sleep but when a family member is not in good health it does them good just to get away with beautiful surroundings. For what you have to pay at least the beds should be comfortable. We intend on visiting Topsail Beach again real soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy well-appointed home with views, views, views!

This worked well for our 4-person family plus dog. Kitchen is large with bar overhang to feed kids. Cooked many meals using supplied kitchen cookware, was not wanting for much. Water supply on stairs from the beach up to the house was great for hosing off the dog. Only negative was master bath shower is tiny but can shower while looking at the ocean so who cares. Had a lovely vacation, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
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