The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
7 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
bunk room
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
master
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
upstairs
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach
This home backs up onto the IC waterway and is about 100 yards from beach access. New bathrooms and floors in 2020! New interior paint in early 2022, and new dishwasher and refrigerator in October 2022!
There is a king in the master, a bunk bed with double on bottom and twin on top in guest room, and a queen bed in third bedroom. Pullout queen sleeper sectional sofa in living room.
Two bedrooms each with own full bath (lower level) and half bath next to third bedroom (upstairs). Huge screened porch with views of both the ocean and the waterway.
Outdoor shower with both hot and cold water.
Driveway holds 3 cars comfortably but can squeeze 4-5 cars.
Short and easy walk across street (about 100 yards) to beach access #25 (no public parking and no condos on this part of the beach so not crowded).
🌀We highly recommend travel insurance, especially June - October, which is hurricane season. We aren’t able to refund based on weather. Look closely at the policy you purchase. Not all cover natural disasters
Property manager
Amy Mills
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Surf City
Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports.
Surf City, NC
What's nearby
Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Ohana Paddle Sports - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Surf City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Southside Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 3 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 5 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach located?
This family-friendly Holly Ridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved the marsh view, the short walk to the beach and all the outdoor seating. Beds were comfy, kitchen was great to make some good meals in and the outdoor shower and charcoal grill were a nice bonus. We hope to be able to book again next year for our summer friends meetup
We loved our stay… morning coffee on the deck watching the traffic on the sound/intercoastal waterway…. Short walks to the beach… evenings on the deck watching the sunrise or passing storms…game nights on the large kitchen table…making dinner together in the kitchen… and the owner was great with communication! Thank you for the memories made!
We enjoyed the beautiful view and sunsets over the sound! The beach was also only a short walk away and there were many restaurants close by. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed.
The Luna Escape had everything my Family of 9 needed!!! The weather was not so great for a couple of days…we appreciated that there were a Huge collection of DVD’s and games. We had movie night every night. The panoramic views were spectacular. The location was great…away from the hustle and bustle of Town but close enough to walk or ride bikes. It was quiet and peaceful!! Can’t wait to return to Topsail !!
A very nice place at a great location near the beach
Although not impressive as your enter the driveway, this is a well-kept, older condominium with easy beach access and lovely views overlooking the wetlands and inland waterway sound.
The house has two and a half baths, and would be ideal for a family with both young and teenage children (based on the bedroom/bathroom layout). Easy email communication with owner -- no surprises, everything was fine.
We definitely enjoyed our stay at this house! The views are stunning!
Pros:
-They’ve renovated the two full baths. They are both gorgeous! Lots of storage in the bathrooms.
- Washer & Dryer
- Truly Stunning views of the sound from the back deck!
- Short walk to the beach! Close enough to go back to the house for snacks.
- super convenient to restaurants, grocery stores and surf city pier!
- Very clean!
- sliding doors along entire wall facing the sound. Great views 24/7!
- King and Queen beds were very comfortable!
- Nice screened porch for our one rainy day!
- Outdoor shower was a real plus!
-Keurig, blender, toaster oven, nice dinnerware!
- Nice big table for everyone to eat together!
- owner is super communicative!
Cons
- The appliances desperately in need of updating. Dishwasher is terrible. The front of the freezer door kept popping off.
- Brew coffee pot is a tiny Mr. Coffee
- Bedroom furniture needs updating. Seems like it is all from thrift stores or owners old furniture. All of it functions- just not pretty.
- Not great bath towels-but they did have a lot of towels which was great! I’d bring my own next time.
-Pillows are old and need replacing- bring your own!
- comforters are not washed between guests. The first night we washed all of them.
- Not a cooks kitchen!! We love to cook all our meals. There is very little counter space. I’d downscale the large table and put in an island (just a designers point of view!😜)inexpensive cookware, silverware is oddly tiny. Mishmash of cooking utensils, no large good knives.
-no blow dryer
-Both full baths are downstairs- one in the master and * one in the kids bunk room*. 1/2 bath upstairs next to the room with a queen.
***With some more upgrades this could be a top notch property!!****
Close to ocean and soundside made for beautiful sunrise mornings and sunset evenings. Spacious accommodations for us to meet up with my son and his wife who are stationed at camp lejune nearby. This has become our family favorite.
Absolutely stunning view of the waterway from the upper deck. Perfect for sipping coffee every morning, watching the boats come in. View of the ocean from the kitchen window made doing the dishes not so bad after all! Short walk to the beach was very handy since we had 2 children with us. We walked to the beach every day.
Beach access that doesn't have public parking was very nice! The access point to the beach felt more private, less traffic and we didn't feel like people were on top of us.
There is a donut shop just a short trip up the road that makes fresh donuts while you wait, we loved that! There is also a little park right up the road that the kids really enjoyed.
Location location location!
Amy is super communicative, kept us informed of weather changes (we caught the tail end of hurricane Ian)
Overall wonderful experience, the location is phenomenal and the house is very functional.
Would highly recommend this house, and Amy as your host!
We love this house. This was our second stay over the last year. House is a short walk to the beach. Beautiful sound views and sunsets from the deck. House was extremely clean and nicely decorated. The floor plan worked well for us (2 adults, 2 kids).
Everything was great! In contact with owner and always quick helpful responses! Unfortunately refrigerator was having issues last few days and not keeping things cold. Couldn’t be repaired until after we left. Other than that, rooms were excellent. Captain’s Chairs made overlooking the sound so breathtaking! Sunsets were amazing! My family had a fantastic first visit to Topsail!! We will visit again!
We had a great time enjoying our beach vacation. Property is close to everything we wanted. Walk to the beach is convenient, view of sound is really nice, home had plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. The house could have use a bit more of a deep clean for my liking but was fine overall and no issues. We would stay here again!
We loved the easy access to the beach only a very short walk. The views of the intercostal waterway from the back of the house are gorgeous. This was our first trip to Topsail Island and we look forward to visiting again. We can’t thank Amy enough, check in and out was so easy. This beach house I would highly recommend.
This rental was great. We had two adults and a 3 year old. You are right across the street from the public access beach and the unobstructed views of the sound are breathtaking! Only 1.2 miles from town, it couldn't be easier. Comfortable house, great sleep... Nothing but good things to say.