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Beautiful Beachfront 6 Bedroom Home with Private Sundeck on Dune

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Beachside aerial view looking south.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

2nd Floor Family Bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor King

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor King

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Floor Powder Room

3rd Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Family Room Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King Bathroom, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

King Bathroom, 3rd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Bathroom, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Bathroom, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Bathroom, 3rd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Beachfront 6 Bedroom Home with Private Sundeck on Dune

Welcome to the New Himmelstrand! Heaven's Beach 2.0!

(Note: This is the first time this beautiful home has been available for beach rental. We’ve rented our precious beach home so we’re not new to the VRBO experience.)

Oceanfront coastal living at its finest! This sophisticated Surf City home was planned with incomparable attention to detail and built with the finest materials. Besides offering a breathtaking experience of sand and surf, this well appointed home invites you to lounge or rock in a chair on one of two spacious covered decks. You can also enjoy the sundeck on the dune and bask in full, glorious sun. Take a few steps to the sand and a few more to put your toes in the surf. That's when you understand why this beachfront home is called Himmelstrand, "Heaven's Beach."

Enjoy your stay in one of six large, tastefully decorated ensuite bedrooms. This multi-generation family-friendly beachfront home comes with numerous quality touches and amenities: an elevator services all three floors, newly renovated kitchen fully equipped for foodies and cooks alike with new quartz countertops, hardwoods and tile throughout, separate water heaters for each floor, a gathering play area with kitchenette, spacious outside shower, and beach access directly from the house. Himmelstrand has been lovingly maintained and appointed. Located 3/4 of a mile south of the Surf City pier on a quiet low traffic street, Himmelstrand is an easy stroll or bike ride from the shops and restaurants of Surf City.

Come and stay a while at Himmelstrand, Heaven's Beach. You won't regret it!

Property manager

Chad & Pam Kearsley
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We welcome families with children!
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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Thomas Tackle and Seafood, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. 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

  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Surf City Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Southside Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Beachfront 6 Bedroom Home with Private Sundeck on Dune pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Beachfront 6 Bedroom Home with Private Sundeck on Dune?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Beachfront 6 Bedroom Home with Private Sundeck on Dune?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Beachfront 6 Bedroom Home with Private Sundeck on Dune located?

This family-friendly Holly Ridge holiday home is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Family Labor Day Gathering

We gathered nine adults and one infant for a family celebration. The rooms and beds were comfortable. Ocean access could not be better. And the two covered decks created get connection space. Kitchen was well equipped but with a large group the refrigerator/freezer space was small. Overall it was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

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

Location location location!

This is the third year that my family has stayed here. The location of this tremendous home is what really sets it apart - it’s on the beach, within walking distance to shops and the pier, and the beach itself is quiet and clean. The home is well furnished and clean. On that note, Chad was an attentive and superb host. He went out of his way to line up a cleaning crew after flooded roads from Hurricane Debbie made it impossible for the original crew to prep the house for us. Thanks Chad! The home is starting to show some signs of wear - the back door needs replacing & a slider door required serious muscles to open and close. The bunk bed in one of the bedrooms squeaks very loudly and is quite disruptive. On a whole, this house meets our needs and we especially like the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Amazing house!

This is a beautiful and well kept property that is perfect for a group of adults. Everyone has their own bathroom and there’s one room that’s great for a family with kids. The house is well laid out and comfortable and the covered porch is amazing or sitting out and looking at the ocean when it gets too hot to sit on the beach. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Excellent

You couldn’t ask for a better place to stay! Owner really cares for his property and for his guests to make sure they are totally comfortable with his home! We enjoyed our stay, even though we had to deal with tropical storm Debby. Chad, the owner, stayed in constant contact with us to make sure that we were safe and that we were aware of the situation. Hopefully, we will be able to rent his home again next year. This was our second year staying in his property. Thank you Chad! Kathy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great house on a Beautiful beach

The house is cleanliness and look, feel, condition of the property far exceeded our expectations! The beds are very comfortable. They were very prompt with any questions or opportunities for service that we contacted them about. It was truly very comfortable well laid out and a wonderful time was had by all. 🎉
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

Family gathering

Well equipped. Comfortable beds. Found food crumbs under the furniture. Parking terrific had 8 vehicles. Access to beach terrific. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Amazing beach house

This property is amazing. It's just as described, but more roomy than the pictures make is appear. We stayed with a large group ranging from infant to 94 yo and everyone had what they needed for the stay! Beds are comfortable, kitchen well appointed, and every bedroom having a dedicated bathroom was great for a large group! The beach was great. We were worried about it being crowded given the condos nearby, but we were there over a major holiday weekend and the beach was still peaceful and relaxing. The only minor thing to note is that the bunk bed is made of a metal frame, making it incredibly squeaky anytime someone moves. My high sensory kids requested ear plugs to be able to sleep, so parents of sensory kids may want to plan accordingly.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Family Vacation Time

Himmelstrand is a beautiful beach front property. This home is perfect for our family including an energetic two-year-old. The beach is beautiful, the weather amazing, and the one stormy couple of hours was amazing to observe. The location is conveniently located to shops and grocery stores. The parking space is more than adequate. . Thanks for sharing this property with our family. John and Melody
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia V.

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

Fabulous beach property

We had a party of 15 and everyone was very comfortable. This house is close to the beach which makes it easy to come and go. It’s also close to town and restaurants, grocery stores etc. The hosts are great. They are available and they email you once in a while reminding you to take out trash and asking if we need anything. Overall this was one of our best beach vacations and we want to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Fun memories for our entire family

Our stay in this lovely home was wonderful! There was plenty of room for our large family group. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for large group cooking. The home is situated in a quiet area on the beach and the view is beautiful. It is an easy drive to grocery stores and restaurants. Our hosts were gracious and quick to respond to any questions. By far the nicest home and beach location our family has stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

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

Never wanted to leave

This house is even better than the pictures! Everything was very clean and beautifully furnished. Plenty of parking space and just a few blocks away from great restaurants and shops. The house being right on the water was amazing! It’s just a few short steps to the beach. It was nice to take a little break from the beach to grab lunch and enjoy the views from the HUGE top deck and then just walk right back to the beach for some more fun! My friends and I never wanted to leave. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Loved our week!

Beautiful, spacious home that did not disappoint. Never felt crowded despite a large group and the deck and rocking chairs were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

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

Himmelstrand for the win!

This is our second year at Himmelstrand with a party of 14 ranging in age from 10-77. The location of the property is just great - right on the beach and within walking distance to local shops. The weather was wonderful too. Chad was very prompt in response to questions! We already booked our trip for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

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

Great Stay!

We are always in the lookout for the perfect beach house, and we might have just found it this year. We really enjoyed all aspects of our stay. The house was beautiful and well stocked, it was in a great location, and the property was well maintained. Our plans for next summer are still a little up in the air, but if we’re able to come back we would love to stay in this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Wonderful

Very beautiful and well maintained. Already booked for next summer !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Beautiful home.

Our family loved this beautiful home with easy access to the quiet beach. The home was very clean and the property manager went above and beyond in making our visit a wonderful week. Thanks to the owner for making this lovely home available for families to enjoy being together. This was our first experience with VRBO and we will certainly plan our next vacation with VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Macaira H.

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

Awesome family vacation

We had a fantastic week! The location was perfect and the house anticipates your every need. We especially enjoyed the deck every night listening to the ocean with a beverage in hand!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Perfect house for a large gathering!

This was the third time our family has gotten together on a vacation at the beach, and this house was by far everyone's favorite! Kitchen had everything we needed, having the bedrooms with their own bathrooms added so much comfort and convenience for everyone. Lots of places to go off and be by yourself, and lots of places to gather as a family. We are so glad we found your beautiful home! We all raved about your house all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L K., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Great location

This home has everything you would need for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Great house for family

The house was perfect for our family. Layout of the house is great for a beach vacation. Each bedroom has it’s own bathroom, large kitchen and eating area, covered decks on both floors, plenty of seating on decks and great views. This couldn’t have worked out better for us. We’ve been going to Topsail since 1997 and this house was the best for our growing family. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location and wonderful home!

We loved this house! Beautiful view in a great location, with plenty of space for our group of 12.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K., Greensboro, NC, United States

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

Great house for our annual couples weekend!

This is our 19th annual couples trip with the same five couples, and this house is one of our all-time favorites. It fit our group perfectly, and worked out so well for us to play games, have large meals, and spend time on the beach. We loved the easy bathroom access from the beach :). This was also our first house with an elevator, and that was so nice. We are hoping to make this our house every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Family Oasis

Perfect home for our family gathering - the home was more than advertised & we would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

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

Family vacation

We had an amazing time and loved the house! It was perfect for our family and the f we legatos was great for my aging parents! Hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Fantastic

Had a wonderful time. House was perfect. The elevator was perfect for our 89 year old mother. Also, the Oceanfront deck worked out perfectly for her. Made her feel like she was part of our daily activities on the beach without having to manage the unsteadiness of sand. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chad & Pam Kearsley

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Languages:

English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests