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Waterfront; Golf Cart option; hot tub; Kayaks; Peddle Boat; Walk to beach; Ramp

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Free kayaks included for use. Other gear available not pictured. Canal front!
Rent me! 2023 4-seater golf cart. Park free anywhere in Surf City! $60/day
Large private hot tub
Living room overlooking the canal
King bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8190.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Bathroom

Shower only

Secondary Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront; Golf Cart option; hot tub; Kayaks; Peddle Boat; Walk to beach; Ramp

Welcome to "Krusty Krab Topsail"!
Get the best of both worlds being right on the water and just a short walk to the beach. (less than a half mile, but you can drive too!) Public beach access and parking is directly between house and beach.

AMENITIES:
★ Dock with on-property boat launch - bring your boat!
★ Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding or swimming right in the back yard
★ Large hot tub
★ 3 kayaks (1 is youth size), paddle boat and 1 paddle board
★ Gazebo by the water
★ Charcoal Grill
★ Beach Chairs

**2023 Street Legal Golf Cart available to rent with separate contract. Message after booking for details. $60/night includes all fees and taxes - must rent for all nights you are staying. Golf Cart tags are registered for free parking anywhere in Surf City! $500 refundable security deposit required.**

THE SPACE:
★3 Large bedrooms as well as a large loft with an additional twin sized bed.
★Gaming systems for the kids (XBOX One, PS3, Wii) with a separate TV in the loft area.
★Outdoor shower with warm/cold water. (3 showers total)
★Fully equipped kitchen with any cooking appliance or item you will need.
★Keurig onsite with pods provided (drip maker also available)
★ All linens included, for bunks and daybed, the linens are folded and placed on beds.
★Full sized laundry room.
★Pack & play with sheets and a high chair

1 Beach towel available per guest but will need to be laundered along with pack and play sheets - these are not included in cleaning fee.

3 outdoor cameras for safety, one driveway facing and two back yard facing.

Plenty to explore nearby with a dance club, several bars and the famous Trailer Bar all within walking distance. There is always live music, even during the winter months.

29' dock width for tying up your boat. Cleats and fenders available. Dock lift not available.

Not seeing the dates you want? Please check out our sister properties:
-Bikini Bottom (3BR/3BA Ocean Front) - https://www.vrbo.com/2857481
-Shady Shoals Lake Norman (5BR/3.5BA Lake Front) - https://www.vrbo.com/3172371

Spa maintenance is usually on Saturday mornings and grass is usually mowed on Thursday/Fridays but this can vary based on weather and availability.

We store our boat trailer in the driveway and boat in the lift throughout the year. There is driveway parking for up to 4 cars.

We do not allow animals since we use this as a second home and have strong allergies in the family.

Property manager

Brinnan Coates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
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
Pack and play and high chair available.
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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
Covering up, unplugging or tampering with security cameras in any way will result in cancellation without refund.
Use of the bunk beds, hot tub, any water gear (kayaks, etc) and canal is at their own risk and guests will not hold the owner or host liable.
Sometimes we may be able to accommodate early check in or late check out. If we can offer either, we charge an additional $75 for each.

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 deadlock

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 Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Southside Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront; Golf Cart option; hot tub; Kayaks; Peddle Boat; Walk to beach; Ramp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront; Golf Cart option; hot tub; Kayaks; Peddle Boat; Walk to beach; Ramp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront; Golf Cart option; hot tub; Kayaks; Peddle Boat; Walk to beach; Ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront; Golf Cart option; hot tub; Kayaks; Peddle Boat; Walk to beach; Ramp located?

This family-friendly Holly Ridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Permuda Island and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VICKI H.

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

Canal paradise

Very clean and has more than everything you need . Loved the view and the screened in porch . Our sons had fun in the pedal boat and hot tub . We enjoyed fishing off the dock .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Beach trip

The accommodations were amazing. We enjoyed all the amenities It was very clean and well stocked kitchen to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin J.

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

Great Vacation

House was well stocked and very clean. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zackery

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect break for us, 5 persons from three generation of family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine I.

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

Great place to stay with teens and your boat!

We had a wonderful time at this updated and CLEAN property. We brought our boat, but our teens had a great time using the paddle boards, kayaks, etc. that are provided. The hosts were very communicative and this was lovely get-away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason a.

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

Quick 3 night stay

Everything was great. Wonderful location, communication was immediate and helpful. House was really nice and beautifully decorated. Can’t beat the boat dock set up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

If only they could have controlled the weather, it would have been perfection

Great place to relax and get away from the daily hub Bub of life! Property is as advertised, owners are spot on with communication for questions and concerns. Would decently stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Great house

We a had a great stay and would recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in surf city. Property owner was very helpful and responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian G.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Property was on a quiet street with direct canal access and public beach access close by. Easy access to shopping and restaurants too. View from the back of the property is beautiful. Very comfortably furnished and clean. Paddle board and kayaks made for extra entertainment. Optional golf cart rental was fun and very useful. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Wright S.

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

Stanley family yearly vacation

Property as described. Great home and Property combination for a family vacation. Walk to the beach is approximately a half mile. Think that should be clarified.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Relaxing vacation stop

The property is well appointed, great location with plenty to do. Communication was excellent from booking all the way through check out. The hot tub was a great way to relax and vicinity to the beautiful beach combined with the golf cart made quick trips to the water easy. Everything you need to stay comfortably even with 7 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The house was just as described, great location, Rey clean, owners thought of everything! Really enjoyed the outside with the canal and boats as well as the Hot tub. Easy access to beach and town. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K., Scotch Plains, New Jersey

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

Krusty Krab

Love love loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Great House

The house was just as advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to rent this house again. The convenience of the launch and boat dock was great. The house was clean and fresh and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Perfect Stay

This house was perfect. It had everything we needed to enjoy our long weekend. It was very clean. Location is perfect. The host was very responsive and made sure everything was taken care of. We loved all of the amenities. Look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidra G.

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

Week of Bliss

We enjoyed our stay at the Krusty Krab, perfect location to ride golf cart for dinner, late night ice cream runs and close to public beach access. We also enjoyed having a private ramp/dock to unload our boat for the week! The home was beautiful, cleaned and fully stocked. My favorite was the coffee nook :-) Book this place, it was not disappoint!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful canal front home, exceptionally clean!

I chose this home based on the amenities and the canal access. They were exactly as shown, all in great shape and well maintained. The hot tub was very high quality and we loved the kayaks / SUPs. The kids loved fishing right off the dock and we got plenty of action. Inside - the house is beautiful and when we arrived it was exceptionally clean. It was so comfortable cooking and using the kitchen. The hosts take great care in providing all of the little things too - ziplock bags, scissors, extra bath items for anything you might have forgotten. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Loved the Krusty Krab

Our family of four had a wonderful vacation in Topsail and truly enjoyed staying at the Krusty Krab rental. We trailered our boat down, so having the boat ramp and dock was especially convenient. Brinnan was super fast with any questions I had prior to arrival. The kids loved having their own space in the upstairs loft area. And we all enjoyed watching tv together in the comfortable couch area. I especially enjoyed the bay window kitchen table for drinking my coffee in the morning. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

A True Gem

This is by far one of my best VRBO experiences. The house was spotless, and the cleaning lady is so very sweet. The host is TOP NOTCH and could not have asked for a better communication. I definitely recommend this house for anybody needing some R&R. And I also look forward to my next visit to topsail. I will definitely be staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Most thoughtful details in a vacation rental!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! There wasn't a detail left unnoticed from the host. We didn't even need to leave our rental. The kayaks were absolutely perfect to have on site and we loved the hot tub. It's one of the nicer ones we've used. The beds were very comfortable and the layout provided perfect space for everyone. There was plenty of parking, and having a few items already stocked made a big difference. We will absolutely stay here as our first choice each time we visit the island. Thank you for a much-needed vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Beautiful home! lovely stay

This place was wonderful for our family: we loved kayaking off the back dock in the channel/back-bay, using the golf-cart to go to the beach, eating in the screened in porch, hot tubbing, going to the beach, and even playing vintage video games with the kids. The pictures don't do it justice! It is a lovely home, clean and well-maintained. And Brinnan, the host, was so gracious and helpful in answering our questions and getting us squared away. I'd definitely recommend getting the golf cart as well. A great experience for all of our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

The Krusty Krab has it all!

Great location on the canal with an easy walk to the beach. (Although we did opt for the golf cart rental which made it even easier for quick jaunts back and forth.) We spent hours daily on the dock. Just relaxing, swimming, and of course all the water activities. Can't beat that the use of the kayaks, paddle boards, and the peddle boat are all included for guest use. The house was very clean and organized. The hosts are very quick to respond to messages and seem very genuine in making sure you have an enjoyable stay. We had a great time and would definitely stay at the Krusty Krab again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie M.

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

Relaxing vacation

Great house, family of 5 very comfortable space. Lots of basics provided, we Instacarted with groceries arriving right on arrival. You really don’t have to leave the house. We loved the screened in porch overlooking the canal, the covered dock, water toys and hot tub. I learned the hard way that the boat ramp can be VERY slick depending on the tide, be careful there. We opted for the golf cart last minute which was great for getting to and from the beach or just tooling around the canal but the main road was too busy for it to feel right even though it is legal. Overall very relaxing vacation, responsive owners receptive to needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia H.

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

Perfect Waterfront Escape

This property was one of our favorite VRBOs we've ever visited. The house is beautiful and included so many amenities. We enjoyed the boats, the yard, the dock, the hot tub, etc. The house is pristine with the latest appliances and services. We've stayed many times at locations on the beach, but we found that we enjoyed the canal area more. We had a great yard and access to the water and it was in a wonderful neighborhood. We loved the dock area so much we didn't visit the beach as much as normal. We hope to visit again soon. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Pinehurst

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

Nothing short of AMAZING

This host and property deserves all the positive reviews it could get. The home was immaculate and they have thought of everything at this property. If there was a "negative" it was that there is not a lot of water pressure for the showers, but that will not stop us from returning. The host was extremely responsive in a matter of minutes and very accommodating to our requests. if you want perfection in your next beach getaway, look no further and book this property. This home and host will not disappoint! We are already looking at our calendar so we can book this property again.....SOON ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brinnan Coates

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We are excited to share our home with you! We enjoy traveling, boating and live music. We are big on water sports and hoping to get our 3 year old, Cash out on a board this summer. We both grew up in North Carolina and are huge Wolfpack fans! Go Pack!

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love the water. We wanted a place we could come occasionally and be able to share our love of the water with others. We love the fact that the street is quiet with plenty of room for our kids to play. The water is deep so we can bring our boat and we still have easy access to the beach!

What makes this property unique

We love eating dinner from the dining room or back porch and watching the boats go by!

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests