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Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining

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Beach
View of your home from the beach.... gorgeous white sand beaches and gentle surf
Enjoy eating outside in the day as well as in the evenings
Magnificent beach views from your living room!
This is the ocean front master bedroom with deck and private bathroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Southside Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor "Over Flow" guest bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Living floor Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Ocean Front Master

1 King Bed

Second floor bunk room

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1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Sound view second floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining

Furniture upgrades in progress for 2023 Season! If you have ever been to Surf City, you are familiar with this this home as it sits in a group of 4 iconic luxury ocean front buildings (which make up 8 luxury ocean front town homes). If you think the photos are good, wait till you see it in person! These large beautify pastel colorful town homes makeup the town shore line and sit on North Shore drive in the 100 block just past Daddy Mac’s. You can truly park your car when you arrive and not get in it again for your entire vacation! Walking distance (1/2 mile or less) to 15 eating establishments from snow cones and ice cream to some of the islands best restaurants! You can even walk to the marina and rent a boat, go out on a fishing charter or take a dinner cruise. Walk to the surf city park and enjoy free Friday night outdoor movies and concerts or just enjoy all that the town has to offer. When you come home you can relax by the private community pool overlooking the beach (Private to the 8 luxury town homes). The pool is just exclusive enough to retain the privacy but gives the children and young adults a chance to make friends quickly.

While this home has “location, location, location”, the real benefit is the quality of the home itself. The first thing that you will notice is the quality of the construction. The home features porcelain tile and bamboo hardwood throughout, heavy trim work and 10 ft ceilings. The quality construction also includes heavy insulation, so you will immediately be impressed by how quiet the home is (important when you are vacationing with a large group). Each of the 4 main bedrooms is a master (having its own private full bathroom attached). Three of the 4 main bedrooms feature beautiful King size beds with super comfortable mattresses and the 4th bedroom features a two custom built bunk beds: 1 twin XL over Queen and one twin over twin. These beeds have 45inches of head space between the bunks so you don't feel like you are in a bunk bed. The fifth bedroom is on the entry level and has a twin over full bunk to help accommodate the overflow when unexpected additional guests show up (because you know when you have a wonderful place at the beach ….it will happen!). Note that this room does not have a private bathroom, but your guest will find it far superior to a sofa sleeper alternative for your overflow that is offered in many other homes!!) Everyone will appreciate the elevator to move luggage, food and family between floors.

We rented for nearly 30 years before we were finally able to purchase our own rental property in Topsail. We used all that knowledge to make this home a superb rental. Here is what we learned and what we have done to make this home a perfect rental experience for you!

After location, location, location, comes BEDDING, BEDDING, BEDDING! Ever gone to a great rental only to find that after 2 or 3 nights your body ached due to poor bedding and inferior mattresses? You work too hard for your vacation to take a chance.

Next is deck furniture! Ever go to a home with little or no deck furniture? Or furniture that sits so low you are left looking through the railings like prison bars? This home features high top resin deck chairs. These chairs are not only extremely comfortable, they give you a spectacular unobstructed view of the ocean. Enjoy the stunning views from the two covered ocean front decks overlooking the ocean and swimming pool You will never want to go inside!

Parking is under the home for 3 large cars (or 4 compact cars but it is a tight fit for 4). Overflow public parking directly across the street. There is a charge for public parking March through end of October (subject to change). There is no parking in the common areas.

Responsible pet owners may bring their dogs. There is a $200 pet fee per dog, per week. Only the pets of the guest are allowed on the property. No additional pets may be on the property or the decks (i.e no "just visiting" pets). If undeclared pets are seen on the property, Guest are subject to immediate eviction without refund and a $500 fine per animal in the home or on the property.

Property manager

Ted Waltz
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages will love this home
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$200 pet fee per pet, per week
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the home or on the decks.
Only the pets of the guest who have paid a pet fee
If you need to cancel, we will do everything we ca

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southside Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront, Pool, Early Check-In, Elevator, Walk to Grocery, Dining located?

Located in Holly Ridge, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery and Surf City Pier. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dottie M.

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

Our third yearly stay here

Everything you’re looking for is right here. This house never disappoints. Already looking forward to book next year!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Comfortable and Convenient

This property met our needs exactly for a small family reunion, plus remote work for my husband. The owner worked with us on a very last minute reservation and was highly responsive and proactively engaged to make sure our visit went well. Most notable was the comfortable bedding, amazing ocean view/beach access, and convenient location in the middle of Surf City. The custom bunk beds were especially appreciated, as they accommodate full-sized adults without wobbling or squeaking. We'll be back if we're ever in the area again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie J.

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

Great location and house!

So many wonderful things about this house! Location - could walk to restaurants, Inis Spa (the best), stores, and easy walk down to the beach from the house stairs. Having 3 king size bed suites was ideal, lots of room and privacy. The elevator was a great feature, and necessary for our group.I enjoy going to a home which looks like a home, with comfortable furniture, nice decor, and plenty of kitchen gear and spices, etc. The view was AMAZING! Finally, communication with the owners was smooth and very accommodating! Definitely recommend this terrific home!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Iowa family vacation.

Great location! Lots of room for everyone. Beautiful beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thad J.

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

Hurricane Debby left us wet and windswepy

The property is great; the weather was not.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Q.

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

Family time

This was clean and comfortable, and everything was in working order. We needed a property with elevator and pool and it has
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

Great location responsive owner

Ted was very responsive to a couple issues we had and were able to get them resolved quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

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

Super time in Surf City

Great location ! We’ve been to Surf City 6 times in the past 9 years , we just love it !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mark f.

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

Great location and house

We had a lot of fun on the beach, the balcony, in town, and with the rental we very satisfied. The house could of been a little more cleaned up and the comforters needed washing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Return Visitor

This is our second year in Ted's unit. Great location is an under statement, with grandkids it so easy to walk and get ice cream or shaved ice. Local restaurants within walking distance, but busy. Great views of the ocean and the pool is a great hit. The elevator is great for moving in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

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

Unit 110A

Best location on the island. Walking distance to many restaurants, shops (clothing, ice cream, coffee, candy) and grocery store. Beautiful view of the ocean and pier. On-site pool was large enough for all 8 units. The kitchen was well stocked with paper products and condiments. The living space accommodated our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Love Surf City

Always look forward to our week in Surf City and this year did not disappoint. The home was great, weather was beautiful. Everyone had a wonderful time. Hope to do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton W.

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

Location Location Location!

This property was great for our family vacation. We had four families together and had a wonderful experience. This property is so conveniently located to everything you need and just a few steps to the beach. We will be back again! Thanks Ted!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Top of topsail

Location fantastic! Well equipped house .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Elliott

The property is incredible. Owner has been great. Can’t find a better property to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie M.

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

Once again, STELLAR!!

Second time with this property. You can’t go wrong, it has everything! No issues whatsoever. Ted is an excellent communicator and an overall great guy 😊
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Great location

The location of the property is great. It’s near many restaurants, coffee shops, and attractions. We still had a ton of room to ourself on the beach even though we were very close to the pier and public beach access. We would definitely stay here again. Communication with the property owner was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Destination Wedding Surf City

We traveled for a destination ready with family , the house was fantastic! 3 floors so everyone could have space when needed , very comfortable and clean for our family. To see the ocean right from the back deck and be able to walk down your stairs to the beach is worth everything. The location is great as we could walk just next door to get food/drinks or walk across the street for that matter, anything we needed was within walking distance. Thank You for making our stay a memorable one, we would stay again for sure !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R., Clearwater Beach, FL

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

The perfect place to say on the NC coast

There is no better location than this in Surf City or anywhere near. Directly on the beach, near the pier, right by the coffee shops and ice cream stores and restaurants and shops. Plenty of beds, five bedrooms, open living/dining room on the top floor, elevator to make it easy to get your bags and stuff upstairs. Plenty of parking under the house. Perfect for large gatherings or just a quiet get-away to watch the waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

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

Great stay

We all enjoyed the house and proximity to the beach. Caution to others that the kitchen area is really tight. Preparing for a big meal is challenging. Just a normal non-thanksgiving type meal is fine. I also suggest adding grab bars in the showers for those who have family members who need a bit more security. I also suggest not listing this as 5 bedrooms. I realize there is a disclaimer in the description but its not proximate to a bathroom do not really usable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Beautiful home!

Wonderful large home which is within walking distance of anything you need. Beautiful view of pier and beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

2nd Stay

I don’t typically give 5 star reviews nor do I trust them, but there isn’t anything I can say negative about this place or The Waltz family. The beds sleep good, the showers have amazing pressure, and the place was clean and just like it was listed. It’s nice to stay in place that is as nice as my house. You cannot beat the location. We stayed for the week and only had to use our car twice to grab some groceries. The beach was never crowded and at night everything gets even quieter. I used to go to the Myrtle Beach area and now there is no way I could ever go back to that crowded of a beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

October beach getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much! The location was perfect - everything we wanted to do was within walking distance. The elevator was perfect for our senior dog. Happy to say the house was one of the cleanest we have ever rented at Topsail. The kitchen was very well appointed and the luxury bedding did not disappoint! Would definitely rent this property again and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Long Valley, NJ

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

Annual reunion

For over 20 years, we have joined friends on topsail Island for an annual get together. This was the first time we were actually right near town where we could walk to everything. We had a great time! We will definitely consider this again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis D.

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

2023 Beach Trip

The house is lovely, ideal location. If you have large vehicles try to travel together only 4 will fit
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ted Waltz

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We are originally from Kennett Square PA which is near Philadelphia. Deb grew up in Williamsville NY which is a small town near Buffalo NY and moved to Kennett Square after going to college in the Philadelphia area. That is where Ted and Deb first met, fell in love, and got married back in the early 1980’s. Ted first discovered Topsail Island when he was serving our country in the 82 Airborne division of the military after high school. Ted grew up and lived most of his life in Kennett Square prior to moving to North Carolina. Ted’s parents both worked in the school system in Kennett Square (his father as a teacher and his mother as the school nurse). Ted was a Mushroom Farmer while he lived in PA (that region is known for being one of the largest producers of fresh Mushrooms in the world). We both still have family in Kennett Square and in Buffalo, but they enjoy coming to visit us in North Carolina (especially in the winter!).
Our three children are grown and married now. One is a Veterinarian, one is a middle school teacher and the third is a mechanical engineer. We currently live on a small farm outside of Raleigh. Our three children have grown up enjoying the beaches here on Topsail Island and looked for sharks teeth in the sands of Surf City. We used to travel here from the Philadelphia area because the Topsail Island beaches are so clean and private. We've always felt it was worth the trip and met many who traveled much further than us and shared that view.

Why they chose this property

Topsail is a wonderful family place but it is also a place where fishermen and surfers can share the beach and enjoy the long season of warm crystal clear water. In the fall we would stay out all night and wait on the beach with our children for the turtle nests to hatch. We purchased this home in November of 2017. We had been renting in Surf City, Topsail Island for nearly 30 years and while the homes we rented were nice, they always fell a little short in one area or another. We wanted to create a rental that did it right and the opportunity was right for us to purchase this outstanding, recently built, ocean front home in the heart of Surf City, Topsail Island, North Carolina.

Elevator, Location, Premium Bedding, great deck furniture, Pay-it-forward pantry items and towels, private Community Pool all make it easy to relax and meet new friends. Walk to Surf city restaurants, grocery store and attractions.

For even larger parties or family reunions, we have other rental options that we can refer you to (that are 2 to 9 bedroom beach and Intercoastal water front options also in Surf City including in this same grouping of homes as this one). This is great for groups needing additional overflow space or wanting to vacation together but separate.

The Marina is walking distance from the home Don’t have a boat? Boats can be rented from local Marina or bring your own boat and rent a slip for your stay.

What makes this property unique

We love that we can walk to the beach front restaurants and the fishing pier. We also love that we have a great view of the ocean and or sound from every window in the home. The views from deck, while either standing or sitting in the hi-top chairs, is breathtaking and unmatched. We don’t even need to drive into town to see holiday fireworks; best view on the island is from our deck! Nothing beats watching your kids play either playing at the beach, surfing, paddle boarding or swimming in your own private pool while you enjoy a cool beverage from the comfort of your deck or the shade of the covered porch (especially if you love the ocean but are not a fan of the sand). You will love the fact that time has not blemished Topsail and it has maintained its small-town charm and feel. It is a warm and inviting place and you will not want to leave!

What you should know about Topsail and Surf City.......

Topsail is a great place for families and fun. It is a place for quite relaxation, fishing, golfing, shopping sightseeing, or just relaxing and reading on the beach. Enjoy quiet relaxation of the ocean breeze from your kitchen or decks while you drink your morning coffee or share a meal with the family. See the dolphins playing in the surf and end the day with a moonlight walk on the beach. Fish off the beaches right in front of your home or walk up to the Surf City Pier to see what's biting. You can literally walk for miles on clean white beaches looking for prehistoric sharks teeth (Topsail is one of the few area on the east coast where they are easily found) or gather shells or 'sea beans' (small polished pebbles) for you collection. Visit the famous Sea Turtle Hospital here on the Island or stop at one of our local shops and pick up some fresh homemade fudge, pies or seafood. Take a dinner cruise on the sound or make memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime!

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English, Spanish

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