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SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Inis Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's

Back for the 2023 season/offseason with numerous upgrades including back yard deck access from the Master Bedroom and guest Queen Bedroom with a 6 Person Island Spa Hot Tub!

Beautiful and New Upgrades including Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer and Additional bedroom on the ground floor with private entry. This home features a large open living, dining, and kitchen area with room for the whole crew! Easy living on one level!

A large Master Bedroom with a NEW King bed, walk in closet, private bath with Jacuzzi Tub, Flat Screen TV, and access to the back covered lanai with Sound views.
The second bedroom has a Queen bed Flat Screen TV with its own direct access to the back lanai to relax and watch the beautiful Topsail Island sunsets.
The third bedroom has a NEW Queen size bed Flat Screen TV and private closet. There is also a full bathroom between the second and third bedrooms.
The fourth bedroom has a Queen Size Bed and TV with internet access for Net Flix, Amazon Prime, or streaming TV.

Enjoy the sunrise while rocking on the front porch and sipping coffee! On the ground floor, there is a private bedroom, large sectional sofa, flat screen TV, a ping pong table and a full bathroom.
For extra sleeping, this room has a twin over futon bunk bed and a day bed w/trundle. Under the decks is a cool space for a game of darts, cornhole, outdoor ping pong, or just relaxing in a Swing and enjoying the breeze!

There is direct beach access only a two blocks away! Enjoy the public playground park across the street, live entertainment two blocks away, and a quaint market for forgotten and daily items. This location has it all!

4 BR, 3 Bath, Sleeps 14: 1K, 3Q, 1PB, 2T. LINENS NOT PROVIDED UNLESS PURCHASED. (Rental linens include sheets for each bed listed, a set of towels for each person, bath mat for each full bath, and a set of kitchen towels. $100 for all rooms or $25 for each room needed).
NO SMOKING ALLOWED.
Pets ALLOWED. - 2 dog maximum, breed restrictions apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family gatherings and relaxing vacations!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Certain breed restrictions apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 918447vb
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 by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surf City Beach and North Topsail Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 55 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SOUND&OCEAN VIEWS 2 Blocks from the Beach! Playground access, WiFi, Smart TV's located?

This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Lara H.

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

Disappointing

The house was not properly cleaned before arrival. Lots of pet hair through out the house. Trash cans in kitchen had mold on lids. All the rugs through out the home were stained and not cleaned before our visit. The house states it accommodates 13 but has 7 forks . The master bathroom shower doors are not attached to the the track and toilet sit is coming off the hinge. The bikes listed for use were unable to be ridden because the chains were off and extremely rusted. I know the salt air will do that but we cold not make it work. Several pieces of outdoor furniture were rusted to the point of falling apart, a table leg fell off during our stay. It is in a great location, just not happy with the conditions of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Lara, I’m sorry you encountered the issues mentioned in the review. I wanted to address all of them but also mention that no one reached out to us during the week in an attempt to rectify. I would have gladly addressed all of these immediately. 1. Upon arrival if the house is not cleaned to the satisfaction of renters I would have and will have the cleaners return to the house and address anything pointed out. 2. I have address all of the cleaning issues. The owner will be self inspecting cleanliness prior to arrivals. 3. The plastic shower guide on the bottom of the door has been reattached and secured and the hinges on the bathroom toilet have been tightened. Simple fixes. 4. The rusted furniture was under the covered lanai at the beginning of the season and Should have stayed there. This is a noted owners area and the items within are not to be used. They must have been brought out front and used sometime during the season. I have had them removed from the property. My apologies. That was unacceptable. 5. The bikes have been there for 3 years. Up to this point no one had made any reference to poor condition. They have accumulated rust from the sea air but were functional at the start of the season. If someone had contacted me about the condition I would have rented a set of bikes from the local shop. I do appreciate you pointing this out to help my next renters whom I did rent two bikes to use as replacements for the week. 6. As the rental season lags on items do and have gone missing. It would have been very easy for me to order a set of forks through Amazon Prime for next day delivery. I did have the cleaners count after your stay and they counted 10. I have ordered more for the season. We take tremendous pride in our house and rent it out to families like yourselves a few weeks out of the year so others can have memorable family vacations like we have over the years at the beach. I just wish you had given us the opportunity to address the issues by reaching out during your stay. Whenever an issue has occurred during a rental, the comments from the renters usually include “incredibly responsive”and “addressed any issues during our stay”. I can only fix these issues if they are communicated and I’m happy to do so to ensure families renting have the best possible family vacation at our home. Thank you for letting me know about these concerns. The cleaners were inspected, forks replaced, loose items tightened, rusted items removed, bikes rented.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

We loved the location as well as the house itself! Owners were great to work with! Had a great time!

Loved the location. Very convenient to everything. Very spacious and we loved the front porch. We spent a lot of time out there loving the view and it's peacefulness. ..loved the decor too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Faith B.

Great location for a family!

All in all house was good! Close to beach, park and attractions, good price, open floor plan for being together, plenty of space, owners were very quick to respond to concerns and questions, updated refrigerator was nice, WiFi TVs great for finding movies for kids..... Suggestions of broom, mop, cleaning solution available for guests to clean during stay, better cleaning during their turnover, leaving adequate toilet paper and trash bags for week or letting renters know to bring these, better mattresses. Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Perfect home away from home!

We had a wonderful vacation at Something About Mary! This was our first time using VRBO, and we are very pleased! The house was very neat & clean, nicely furnished, and close walking distance to the beach! The owners are extremely kind, and we would gladly stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommie D.

Great, feels like home, clean, friendly owners, wonderful location!!

We had a wonderful Easter weekend with 2 of our military children and families. We have a marine at Le Jeune and an airman at Langley so this was a good meeting point for all to spend the Easter holiday. It is well stocked with everything you would need to prepare a family dinner as we had our Easter feast. We loved the extra large table which is unusual we have found in rentals such as these. Loved our time and are already planning on trying to come back this summer!! Thanks to the wonderful owners.... who always responded back with answers to questions very quickly and even allowed us an earlier check in . Also the playground was great for our littles to run off some energy in the evening after dinner!! Not sure how they still had energy after the beach days we had but they did!! A great time was definitely had by all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Wonderful find!

What a lovely home in a perfect location. The owners were very attentive and communicative. Hard floors throughout with no carpeting. Very well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. Beautifully decorated. Short walk to the beach and near an impressive playground. You can tell this home is loved and cared for very well. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy s.

Spacious, clean and close to the beach!

This was an excellent place to stay. It was spacious, clean, well decorated with everything we needed. It was great having the downstairs game room so the kids could stay up late or get up late and not be in our way. Light and sunny with several available porches to sit outside and enjoy the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Peaceful, airy spot great for a family gathering

Booked "Something about Mary" for family weekend to celebrate the 1st birthday of a great niece. My sisters complemented me on finding a perfect spot that felt like home while still on vacation. The house has a nice balance of private spaces for individual relaxation or quiet conversation and larger rooms for a whole group to spend time together. Nearby public beach access made for lovely walks to enjoy the ocean. Was a bit concerned about the nightly music at the bar down the block, but the home was fairly soundproof once inside. While the wicker furniture and glass top tables were lovely, I would hesitate to book the home if my rambunctious grandsons were on this trip rather than the low-key toddler who appreciated climbing on and off the pillow-lined chairs. PROS: close to ocean without the beachfront price; front and back porches with plenty of seating; ample parking; easy, secure key pick-up and drop off; outdoor shower; responsive owners; market at the end of the block (open 24hrs Memorial Day to Labor Day); great beach in a low-key residential area with eateries and shops a few miles away CONS: while the posting said no pets we found dog hair when we swept the kitchen/dining area and on the cushions on the front port, this made sense of why my husband's allergies acted up after our first day at the home. Lower spigot near the outdoor shower just dripped so had to do a bit of stretching to rinse off feet with the upper shower head; no "welcome book" that included instructions for how different showers worked, garbage and recycling options
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

Loved it

We had a wonderful vacation. The beach house was perfect for our family of 5 and grandparents. With small children, I loved how close we were to the playground and beach access. Very close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Chris & Maryellen

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We do have pets and they are frequently at the property. If you have dog allergies, we have the house professionally cleaned before and after every stay to remove dog hair, but if you have severe allergies this house may not work for your stay.

What makes this property unique

You will love this location for the numerous amenities blocks away. There is a Friendly Mart two blocks away with two restaurants for eating out. You can also bike to town a few miles away for shopping, ice cream, or more dining. Kids will enjoy the ability to walk to the arcade or playground just down the street and the sound of live music will entertain you as you watch the sunsets off the back porch/lanai. Mornings will bring coffee, sunrises, and a short walk to the beach for a morning stroll. Close to everything to make a great vacation, a pool table, darts, cornhole and Two beach cruisers available. Come enjoy and relax for a while!

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