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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Southside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Hi-Sea - Pet Friendly, Oceanfront Gem!

The Hi-Sea is an absolute gem on Topsail Island, with 5-foot high wainscoting and coastal blue walls throughout this nautically inspired oceanfront home with a very magical feel. The Hi-Sea has covered parking for 3-4 cars with more space in the driveway. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house sleeps up to 8.

Main Level: As you walk up to the main level of The Hi-Sea you can continue on the deck, and walk all the way around to the oceanfront side of the home, where you can enjoy views of the Atlantic and catch some ocean breezes before entering The Hi-Sea. The decks are fully gated front and back, creating a safe environment to relax with pets and young children. There are oversized garden-inspired stairs leading you down to the pristine white sand beach and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean below.

Living Area: Once inside you’ll be in the living area. To the left is the living room with a flat-screen TV and DVD player in the large entertainment center. The wireless router is also located in the entertainment center. Looking out to the crystal blue ocean, you'll notice plantation shutters are consistent throughout the home.

Dining Area: To the right of the front door you’ll find the oceanfront dining table. Two squared tables joined to make one large table that seats 6. Beside the dining table are sliding glass doors for easy access to the oceanfront deck. In the cooler months open the doors and have dinner while listening to the waves. The table is a showcase all in itself. Inside the covered tables are sand, shells, and seagrasses creating the majestic feeling of picnicking on the beach!

Kitchen: The kitchen has its own set of sliding glass doors, drop-in sink, removable faucet head, and tan granite countertops. The kitchen has seating for two at the counter. All white appliances accent the wainscoting in this area. Birch and Ash hardwood floors are throughout this elegantly painted and beautifully appointed home.

Walk through the living area and you'll find the first bedroom and a small hallway leading to the additional bedrooms and baths.
Bedroom One: The first bedroom is located directly off of the living area. This room has a Queen bed and a light oak dresser. This bedroom has a private bathroom, flat screen TV, and ceiling fan. The bathroom has a black cabinet-based sink and a coordinating shower curtain.

Bedroom Two: The second bedroom has two double beds and is on the street side. This bedroom has the washer and dryer hidden in a bi-fold door closet, flat screen TV, ceiling fan, and the same Birch and Ash floors that are carried throughout the entire house.
Bedroom Three: Bedroom three is located on the left/ocean side of The Hi-Sea and has a Queen bed. The Queen bed is next to a matching nightstand, flat-screen TV, and ceiling fan. Storage is not a problem in this room with the antique cream armoire.

Bedrooms two and three share a bath, located between the two rooms. This bathroom has a blue and green plaid shower curtain continuing the color scheme in the beach bedroom. Both bathrooms have brushed nickel finishes and a black cabinet-based sink.

Take advantage of the beauty surrounding your Topsail Island rental home. Topsail Island is a vacationer’s paradise. Enjoy fine or casual dining restaurants. Browse the many gift shops at your leisure. Rent a bicycle for a personal tour of the island. Be adventurous and go parasailing or rent a jet ski and take in the scenery from a pelican’s point of view. Visit a surf shop for all your surfing needs or go fishing on one of the three fishing piers the island has to offer. Try a round of golf at the area's world-class golf course just down the road. It’s all within your reach.

➤This property is pet-friendly! A non-refundable fee will apply per pet. Limit of 2 pets per reservation. (100lb limit)

➤No Smoking is allowed inside the property or on its decks.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hi-Sea - Pet Friendly, Oceanfront Gem! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hi-Sea - Pet Friendly, Oceanfront Gem!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hi-Sea - Pet Friendly, Oceanfront Gem!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hi-Sea - Pet Friendly, Oceanfront Gem! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Beach Front Cozy Rental

Wonderful rental right on the beach with all the necessary amenities. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

Great Location

The house was in good condition and was a fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Excellent, Pet Friendly Stay!

We had a great time at this rental and would definitely rent there again. Perfect spot on the beach, clean and very pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

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

The Hi-Sea

We had a great time. Property is very nice and just as listed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

william s.

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

Hi Sea

Great access to beach great for mid size family. Great back deck and beds were comfy overall very nice, no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

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

Awesome

Overall great experience. Direct on the beach, stairs were great and not super steep. Awesome water pressure and good amenities. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Beautiful view!!!

We enjoyed the view and how close the house was to the ocean! One set of steps was wonderful and the enclosed deck with gates was great for our dogs! It was a very relaxing vacation! Thanks for sharing your house with us Craig!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

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

Super View and Location

We enjoyed the location as the cottage is literally right on the beach so all you see off your deck is ocean and beach. Nice family room and eating area. Bedrooms were a little tight and baths could use some updating but the view overcame any negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth B.

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

Great location!

Hi-Seas is a wonderful property for a small party located right on the water. The front deck is the best and we spent most of our time outside. The bedrooms are comfortable too although none have ocean views. One concern was the cleanliness of the house, as there was a lot of dog hair on the floors and rugs that I cleaned on arrival. The house also smelled like “dogs” when we arrived and I purchased air fresheners to help with the odor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

Great Location!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sid R.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Best oceanfront vacay EVER!!

Our family travels and vacations. ALOT. We always go for a beachfront property. This place was the closest to the ocean, without being in the actual ocean, of any we've stayed at! It's a perfect blend of private beach area (for sunrise, sunset, moonlit walks and shelling). Locals are friendly and there's plenty to do for a week Spring break with activities, shopping, local fresh seafood markets and restaurants. Also, it's a pet-friendly area. Everything about the house itself is solid (construction and furnishings) and the views and sounds of the ocean are WOW. JUST. WOW. AMAZING!! It's a cozy well-stocked layout with enough room to gather but spread out still. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA D.

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

A perfect stay

First, the location is fabulous. It is literally steps from the water. The sound of the ocean fills the house with sounds of vacation. Every window has shutters that open, and two sliding glass doors, one in kitchen and other by dining table that open to the deck facing the ocean. The water pressure is wonderful for showers. Covered parking for two under the house and room enough for 2-4 extra parking in the driveway. Mounted roku TV in every room with every available app to watch your favorite movies and shows. We were there during the cold season and the heat for the house is in good condition for coffee on the deck in the mornings. The house decor was nicely themed for the perfect beach vaca no matter the season. Enjoy your stay, we certainly did.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

The Hi Sea

Great cozy beach house. Perfect place if your goal is to spend as much time as possible in the sand and water.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa V.

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

Perfect location, reasonable accommodations

We selected this property due to being dog friendly and beachfront with a reasonable rate. Cleaning service could definitely stand some improvement, particularly given dog guests, and more than just superficial cleaning. There were other minor issues (dining chair broken, exhaust fan in bath not working, dust bunnies under the beds, lots of sand sitting under area rugs, knives need sharpened) but nothing too serious to not give an average review.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

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