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Sea Why

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Open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen
1517NorthNewRiverDrive front
Nearby Beach Access and Playground
Enjoy a soak in the seven-person hot tub.
Nearby Local Market and Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11161.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Southside Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Sea Why

Come and "Sea Why" your perfect vacation is in Surf City. Our home features an open, family-friendly concept with multiple bedrooms and living areas. Your family and friends will enjoy staying and playing in this spacious home.
Enjoy your morning coffee listening to the ocean and watching the sunrise from the front porch. After a day at the beach, you can enjoy the sunset and marsh views while soaking in the seven person hot tub or from the sofa on the screened porch.
When you enter "Sea Why" you will be greeted with a large, open concept living area.
A full kitchen with a kitchen island offers additional counter space and bar seating for four guests.
An over-sized dining table includes six chairs and additional booth seating for up to 12 guests.
The living room includes an oversized sofa and ottoman, with sliding tables included alongside the sofa. An electric fireplace is available to warm the chilly evenings.
Down the hallway, you will find three spacious bedrooms and two full baths. The two back bedrooms open to upper deck with the screened porch. From there, you can step down to the middle deck and the hot tub.
Downstairs, you will find a large gaming area with a gaming table, books, board games and puzzles for Family Game Nights, along with a Wii and a retro Atari gaming station. Attached to this area is a bonus space including twin bunk beds and a queen-size, pull out sofa. Also downstairs is the fourth bedroom with french doors that open to the ground-level back patio.
The home includes free wifi access. Smart tv's are located in all upstairs rooms, the downstairs gaming area and the bonus area.
Guests have access to the entire home and yard. A numerical keypad opens the front door and is reprogrammed with each new guest.
A short walk leads you to a children's playground, only one block from a public beach access with bath and shower facilities. The same short walk brings you to our neighborhood mini mart and locally owned restaurant and lounge. The public beach access is two blocks away with public restrooms and showers located at this access.
Property managers are a phone call or text away.
The home is located on the marsh side of the island, just 1.9 miles from the Surf City Bridge and downtown Surf City.
The home includes parking for up to six vehicles and is within a short drive or bike ride to the downtown area.
Enjoy the nearby beach without the hassle! The rental includes beach chairs, beach towels, surfboard, kayaks, skim boards, boogie boards, cornhole and a wagon to help you pull everything the two short blocks to the beach!

Property manager

Elaine Andrews
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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, service animals permitted
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Travelling with kids? Consider Mia's Marketplace, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Why pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea Why?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Why?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Why located?

This family-friendly Holly Ridge holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

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

Spring Break

The house was well appointed and had everything you could possibly need. The layout was perfect. The teens enjoyed the downstairs living spaces, games, tvs, and their own bathroom. The kitchen and living area are very spacious and have ample comfortable seating. The views were amazing and we enjoyed the hot tub. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

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

Cute and cozy

We enjoyed the hot tub, game room and short walk to the beach. The owners are extremely responsive to questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

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

Wonderful!

This was a wonderful home with everything a big family could need. Two living areas allowed our kids to play and have fun while giving the adults a quiet place to relax after a day on the beach. The hot tub was a huge hit with the entire family and the back screened in porch was also a favorite. Our host was very communicative and made us feel comfortable even through a tropical storm. We would absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Best vacation house ever

Elaine is an awesome host! So many amenities and such a clean home. We had such a great time and every time I texted Elaine she answered very quickly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elaine Andrews

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We have over 50 combined years in the hospitality business. We have owned and operated a coastal restaurant for three decades. We cherish the opportunity to host guests and enhance their experience in our beautiful beach town.

Why they chose this property

Surf City is a vibrant beach town with beautiful strands of soft sand beaches and local businesses.

What makes this property unique

The layout is very family friendly with a spacious open concept upstairs and seperate downstairs gaming and entertainment space. The porches are perfect to view either sunrise or sunset.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests