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Front House
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Dining Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11151.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

First Floor Full on Full Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Beds

First Floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Twin on Full Bunk-Bed

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

Second Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Upper Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool

Beautifully decorated four bedroom, three bathroom beach house, with each bedroom having its own deck entrance, and where the home includes access to a tropical, seasonal community pool. Just a short 3 minute walk to the beach or sound - water in both directions. Drop in a kayak or go fishing on the community day dock. New upgrades for 2021: quartz countertops, ocean blue glass backsplash, modern lighting, tile flooring, and rattan barstools in kitchen, new carpet, outdoor shower, desk for remote working, full/full and full/twin bunkbeds for more sleeping space, and more! Located on a quiet side street a mile from bridge and downtown Surf City. It’s the perfect place for family and friends to enjoy the beach views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intercoastal Waterway with the convenience and amenities of a beach community

The owners manage the property, so you will have all of their attention, excellent communication, and recommendations from locals who care for every detail of your stay!

The home can accommodate up to 11 adults/children with bed sizes including two (2) Queen Beds, one (1) Full/Full Bunk Bed, and one (1) Pyramid Bunk Bed. Linens, pillows, bedspreads, and blankets are provided. Bath towels/washcloths are also provided. The property offers Keyless Access Entry for speedy check in. An entry code will be provided prior to arrival. Keyless codes activate at the check-in time (or earlier if agreed upon).
1st Floor: Master Bedroom- queen bed with en-suite bathroom. Guest Bedroom- full/full bunkbed. Guest Bedroom – pyramid bunk bed (twin/full). Hallway full bath.
2nd Floor: Guest Bedroom – queen bed. Hallway full bath. Open concept kitchen, dining, and family room.
Outdoor amenities include: outdoor hot/cold shower, outdoor picnic table, benches, hammock, (3) covered parking, outdoor grill, and an outdoor closet that comes with beach chairs/umbrella, where tenants can store/lock additional items.

Additional amenities include: (4) decks with deck furniture (including free standing basket swing - see photo), central air/heat, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, wireless internet access, 3 color cable TVs, and DVD player.

1st Floor: Master Bedroom- queen bed with ensuite bathroom. Guest Bedroom- queen bed. Guest Bedroom – pyramid bunk bed (twin/full). Hallway full bath.

2nd Floor: Guest Bedroom – full bed. Hallway full bath. Kitchen and family room.

Featured amenities include central air/heat, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, outdoor hot/cold shower, (3) covered parking, wireless internet access, 3 color cable TVs, DVD player, outdoor grill, (4) porches and deck furniture.

No PETS and/or SMOKING are permitted at this property.

Property manager

Susan Barsky
Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
POOL RULES: Hrs 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM No glass allowed in pool area. No smoking or vaping in pool area. No ANIMALS in pool area Clubhouse is restricted.
LAUNDRY/TOWELS: are NOT to be hung over balcony/deck railings. Violation of this rule could result in a $100 fine.
TRASH and RECYCLING pick-up is early on MON 2nd pick up on FRI from (MAY - SEP) trash ONLY. Place cans next to MAILBOXES on SUN or THUR nights.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center 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

  • Surf City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 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 Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie P.

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

Excellent location!

We had a wonderful time. The place was well stocked We had one issue however the owners contacted us quickly with a resolution.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magan S.

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

Great place and beautiful views

We had a wonderful time at the Cottage. It was a very clean condo and the views of the sunset on the dock were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle K.

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

A Great Getaway!

The location of this house is perfect! Right in between the sound and the ocean, it’s a very short walk to both. Just a mile down the road on the Oceanside are great shops and restaurants that you can easily walk to. The sound is beautiful and easy to get to via the dock. The house itself was very clean and the perfect size for 3 parties!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Family Reunion Fun!

Everything about our stay was PERFECT! The home was in an awesome location for the beach and was very clean, roomy, and had comfortable furniture! Our host, Susan, communicated with us promptly when we reached out to her and was so accommodating for a few of our requests! We will definitely recommend Topsail Island to our friends as we have been coming here for 28 years and highly recommend the perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great location

Great family vacation home. Decorated nicely. Very short walk to the beach. Beach view from the balcony. Will definitely rent there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

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

We Enjoyed Our Stay!

The property was extremely clean and matched the listing description. Susan was very responsive and helpful to all inquiries. They provided enough garbage bags, laundry pods, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper until we were able to get settled and get to the store. We very much enjoyed the location of the home and our stay! We would recommend this home if you’re looking to be in close proximity to the beach and to the restaurants, shopping, etc. in Surf City. We rented golf carts from a local company for the week and were able to use them to go to and from the beach, as well as for going for dinner, to the local grocery store, and for ice cream in Surf City. Just a helpful tip to future renters - there are no chairs provided at the community pool, so be sure to bring your own if you would like to spend your days lounging poolside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Easter weekend at the beach

My husband and I were visiting our daughter and 4 grands (8,6,4,2) in NC for 2 weeks. We decided to take them to the beach for a getaway! This property was perfect. Master upstairs for my hubby and I, and master and 2 bunk rooms on 2 nd floor. Quick walk to the beach. We had rain one day and hung out watching movies and playing monopoly (which was provided)!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

WONDERFUL PROPERTY

We enjoyed our stay SO much. The property is even better in person than it looks in the listing. So well appointed, everything you would expect and more. Pantry items, detergeant, foil and even a small stocked pantry. We loved the views from the balconies on every bedroom and two master suites. The porch hammock swing was so relaxing and can we talk about the OWNERS for a moment?! Every communication was answered within seconds and even followed up by a call if needed. They were so friendly and responsive from the booking to check out. Dont hesitate to grab this one if its available. We are local but this will be our go to for all future visits. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha G.

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

Enjoyed it overall ... but...

We have been coming to Surf City for years and tried this spot out for the first time. Overall was a nice place to stay! The dock is beautiful and the rooms fit everyone. But had a couple things that made this more like a 4 or 4.5 than a 5 star review. For a place that "sleeps 11" there's really only one usable pot, which makes making dinner a really long ordeal (unless you want to cook things in tiny saucepans?). The dining room table only seats 6 and while there are barstools, having a bigger table to accommodate the number of guests you have would be nice. Finally, the part that probably frustrated us the most was that the thermostat was on a timer (which is fine) but the owners set the A/C to go totally OFF starting TWO hours before checkout time, which made for a very sweaty clean-up and checkout process. I reached out to the owners about it at the time, thinking at first something was broken, but no response. If you can do it on a timer, just set the timer for the actual checkout time and let us clean your place, doing the dishes and laundry, without panting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah H.

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

Great

Really enjoyed our stay at this location. Short walk to the beach. Friendly neighbors. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Columbus Weekend

My family and I were traveling from upstate NY, to visit our son at Camp Lejuene. It was a very beautiful home! Very well decorated and easy to contact property owners for a very small issue! Resolved very quickly! Beds were comfortable and lots of living space and room for our 9 family trip! Close enough walk to the beach and pier (if you like to walk) Would def recommend and or stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B., Las Vegas, USA

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

Perfect Beach House

Wow! This house is lovely. It’s a short walk to a beautiful beach. Our grandchildren enjoyed using the pool and had a great time at the beach. The house is beautifully decorated, has comfortable beds, and is well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings and evenings. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lori M.

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

Beautiful week

👍😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY F.

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

Surf Heaven

Love love loved it! It is exactly what it says it is. Susan was a great host. We will return. Be sure to check out mahi sandwich and twice baked potatoe at Surf Dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

Great place for our long weekend

Enjoyed the property and stay in the area. Loved access to the beach and marsh area. Would enjoy staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

KT J.

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

Wonderful Hosts

Plenty of sleeping space and short walk to the beach. Great views of water and sound. The property was well appointed and had plenty of dishes, kitchen supplies and towels. The dishwasher and washing machine were nice and large which is amazing when cleaning up after a group of 7. The hosts are very responsive and even offered an early check-in! We happily took them up on it. We took 4 kids fishing on the community pier, went to the beach every day and saw dolphins every afternoon. Lots of boardgames at the house to play with when it rained a little. A really nice way to kick off the New Year!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Great Stay and Lovely & Convenient Location

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely beach home in Surf City. The set up of the home was great, very clean, and nicely decorated. There was plenty of room and nice views from the decks of both the ocean and intercontinental. Very easy and quick walk to the beach and the beach was huge! We enjoyed many long walks on the beach during our visit. The location was also convenient to stores and other amenities. The owners were very kind and very responsive. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay! -Ann & Bill
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Great location

Our family had a great stay in Surf City! The location was great…short walk to the beach, pool in the community, and the beautiful dock on the ICW. Owners were very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

From the sound to the sea, we loved it here

This house had everything we were looking for. We wanted a short walk to the beach, access to the sound for fishing, and pool access. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

Great vacation

We had a wonderful vacation in this house! The owner checked in on us and kept us updated on weather status when hurricane came through. We greatly appreciated the prompt communication. Although quite scary, the rest of the week was beautiful. House was very clean & nice. Thanks from our family. We will definitely consider returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Great Place!

Our family (5 adults and 3 children) had a great time. Plenty of room, very clean and very close to the beach. Hope to have a chance to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jen B.

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

Beach Getaway

Location of the house is perfect- enjoyed the short walk on the pier to the inlet for paddle boarding and fishing and short walk to the beach. House was comfortable for 6 people -
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Memorial Day 2020

Everything was as advertised. Very spacious, clean, and a short walk to the beach. Most importantly thought, The owners were very attentive to our questions and made us feel very comfortable during our first visit to Topsail. We will definitely make their home our first choice the next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Glassboro, NJ

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

Nice house close to beach with pool!

The house fit our family of 6 plus 3 others perfectly. The 3 baths were nice to have for ease of showering and getting ready. The living area, dining room and kitchen were a great gathering place. We all had fun putting together one of the puzzles and spending time on the many porches which all had amazing views. We loved having the pool for the kids to swim in at the end of the day. The house was within a few minutes walk to the beach access and we also walked out onto the bay landing one day which also offered beautiful views. My only small complaint was that some of the dishes, cups and utensils were put back very dirty with dried on food which led to us washing anything before we used it. I would say this was a very minor issue and probably not something that the home owner had much control over. Overall the house and location was amazing. We would most certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Talisa H.

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

Lovely Family Vacation Home

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week of vacation at this lovely beach house. The location is great with beautiful views of the waterway and ocean and a quick walk to the beach. The home is clean and modern with all the necessary amenities. The open kitchen made it easy to cook many of our meals at the house. We also enjoyed the option of using the pool, which was close by and never crowded. It was the perfect size and easily accommodated our family of eight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Susan Barsky

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We moved from PA to NC in 2015 and are proud to now call NC home. We have a young family and enjoy the beach house both to use/renovate for our own leisure, as well as share it with others. We love getting to know our guests as well as the occasions they're traveling for and consider it our privilege to host an incredible vacation for your group. Because we own the property and do not use a management company, we provide customized communication to meet all of your needs and ensure a memorable stay for you and your family/friends!

Why they chose this property

We love Topsail Island! After exploring the NC area, it was our first choice when searching for a beach home with beautiful, tropical water beaches (minus the crowds), locally-owned fresh food restaurants, and authentic boutique shopping. We looked for a home in the area for a year, and when we viewed this one we fell in love. It's a newer home with a beautiful interior and awesome views all around. it is our pleasure to open this home to you...we know that you'll enjoy your stay! This home has awesome views of the Ocean and the Intra Coastal Waterway from all four (4) decks. It is situated on a narrow section of the island that offers this unique perspective. Get amazing views without paying the oceanfront prices. House is approximately 300 feet from the beach and less than 5 minute walk to a beach access. Just a short walk or bike ride to Surf City restaurants, shopping, and the pier.

What makes this property unique

Community private-pool, open in the summer, it is accessed by only a few homes so it is usually uncrowned and always private. Community day dock, that stretches far out into the ICW for fishing, kayaking, crabbing, and sun bathing or just viewing the unforgettable sunsets. Newer home located in beautiful Live Oaks Community setting.

Languages:

English, Russian

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