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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 677.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Windward - Ocean Views & Pets Welcome!

Looking for a dog-friendly beach rental with all the conveniences of a home? Windward is the place for you! This adorable 3 bedroom 2 bathroom beach cottage is conveniently located across the street from beach access and offers all the comforts of home along with amazing views!

When you first arrive you are greeted by a secluded parking area. Ample parking both covered and not is available just steps away from the home. Under the home, is storage for guests’ beach gear and supplies! Keep the sand outside by using the rinse-style outdoor shower conveniently located at the bottom of the stairs.
Head up and use the access pin code, which will be sent to the reservation holder shortly before check-in, to get your vacation started. You enter the open living area which includes the Dining room, Living room, and Kitchen. The spacious living room offers ample seating, a Flat Screen TV with OTA antenna service, and island views through the multiple windows that surround the room. Feel free to bring your streaming devices and plug in to stay connected to your favorite shows while you are away from home. Wi-Fi service is available! Off the living room, you will find the ocean-side deck that allows you to bask in the sun as you listen to the waves. The kitchen provides all of your basic cooking needs so that you can keep the crew full between trips to the beach. Enjoy each other’s company while you refuel by gathering around the dining room table, which offers seating for 8. Additional seating for the rest of your party can be found at the kitchen bar. The bar stools will also fit at the dining table. The first-floor bedroom, just off the living area, offers a Queen Bed, access to the private back deck, as well as access to the full bathroom with a shower stall.

Upstairs you will find the remaining bedrooms and bathroom. The first bedroom as you come up the stairs has a Queen bed with a TV. This TV also offers OTA antenna service and additional plugs for your streaming devices. The final bedroom at the end of the hall offers two twin beds. These bedrooms are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom. Out in the hall, you will find a cozy sitting area where you can curl up with a good book on those bad weather days. You can also step out on the sundeck and soak in the breathtaking panoramic view.

When the sun is out, grab your gear and hit the beach! With access located just across the street, you can easily get back and forth throughout your stay. There is an outside shower with both hot and cold water to rinse off before heading inside! Take it all in as you find yourself falling into "Topsail Time" and letting your worries drift away with the breeze. What are you waiting for? Book your summer stay at Windward today!

➤This property is pet-friendly! A non-refundable fee will apply per pet. Limit of 2 pets per reservation. (100lb limit)

➤No Smoking is allowed inside this property.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers Personal PIN pad entry at the property. Pin Pad access codes will be sent to the reservation holder via text shortly before arrival.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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

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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. Escape Spa and Inis 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. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 23 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Windward - Ocean Views & Pets Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Windward - Ocean Views & Pets Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Windward - Ocean Views & Pets Welcome!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Windward - Ocean Views & Pets Welcome! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps from Surf City Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

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

Great place for our business trip!

This home was available last minute when we planned our business trip and we needed to take our dog with us. It was a very nice home, nicely laid out. Our only qualm was the water leak in the master bedroom closet. I hope the owners can get that fixed soon! We also decided to pay homage to Rocky as we were leaving; we put some beautiful shells that we found on the beach on his gravesite. What a beautiful way to remember a pet! My daughter said "he must have been a very good boy." Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheena L.

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

Great Access…Terrible Beds…Needs a Deep Clean

The location is amazing…the access to the beach is absolutely perfect. The house could use a deep cleaning…corners and blinds were quite filthy. The return vent and ceiling fans were also covered in dust and grime. The thermostat also only allowed the temp to be lowered to 72 degrees. The warm temperature and the extremely uncomfortable mattress made for miserable sleeping conditions. We moved our oldest child from the upstairs Queen bed to see if the mattress was better…it was slightly better but since heat rises, the sleep was still terrible. I ended up trying to sleep on the couch in the living room two of the nights, but since it’s a loveseat, it was not long enough. The pots/pans are also in need of updating. The other thing that I will say is that the coins above the doorways are odd; they are quite literally over every door frame.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great house and location

Great property with very easy access to the beach. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley H.

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed the location to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Megan L., Waukesha, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible/Weird

The photos didn’t match the listing, the washer cut out many times during the wash cycle, the ac unit was stuck on a high temp for very uncomfortable sleep… would not recommend to anyone. Not to mention the random pictures of families and babies left my group very uncomfortable, and the random Pennie’s above the door frames which dates back to suspicion and witchcraft practices, this place didn’t suit my group for a week, wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Wonderful location, comfortable house

This beach house is like a cozy cabin. It has a great location, almost directly across the street from the beach access. Two front decks for enjoying the ocean breeze and a nice ocean view from the top deck. With teenagers, we appreciated the two separate living room areas, one on each floor. We had a minor maintenance issue during our stay. We made one quick call to the rental company and within an hour they had a repairman at the house and the issue was fixed very quickly. Our only complaint was the beds are not the most comfortable. Overall, we will definitely look this house up for future vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Second time around

Second time staying here. Great price and great location. Fulfills all our needs without breaking the bank. And this time we didn't have an overnight hurricane to keep us up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Blaine O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice but needs a deep clean and updates

Let me start off by saying we LOVE topsail, however this house kinda left us w a bad taste in our mouth. The house was DIRTY, sand and dog fur everywhere, dust on everything which would have been a simple fix except there was no vacuum and the broom was a straw style from 20 years ago and had no dustpan at all to be found. The bathrooms were dirty as well. The charcoal grill outside hadn't been cleaned in who knows how long and the wire brush to clean the grates literally had like three wires left on it and was bald. There was also no tool to pull the grates out which left me with greasy hands and covered in charcoal dust b/c there was nothing to scoop the old ash out. The linen service we paid for didn't provide linens for one of the rooms, The house was built in the 80s and it showed, even the furniture esp the beds were in rough shape, the one in the master bedroom was a old spring mattress and so worn out that it was sunken in the middle. My wife and I joked that it was the bed that promoted togetherness. The kitchen stove needs to be updated we got a seafood steamer pot from Topsail steamer(please try this place we love it) and it took 2 hours to cook it where its supposed to take 40 minutes b/c the eyes on the cook top wouldn't heat up enough to keep the water boiling to steam the food. The utensils, cooking items, pots and pans they had were filthy, a decade old, and seriously unorganized, how hard is it to have a sharp knife, decent flatware and some pots and pans that didn't look like they need to be sandblasted clean. There is no outside shower unless you count a shower head attached to the hose spigot outside.... They also claim to have satellite TV, they dont. Which I know that you don't come to the beach to watch TV, however it does rain and in the evening it would be nice to have something to watch before you go to bed. It did have antenna for local channels but you got like 3 channels and it the signal was horrible. We did reach out to Lewis Reality who managed the property who listened to my concerns and said they would get back to me but never did. We spent several thousand to just stay here for a week, and at that price point there are other options available, I would suggest you keep looking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

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

Survived Iseaes

Nice quaint house. Closer to beach than expected. Our family loved it. Only negative: the beds are slightly uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

David C.

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

It was a very nice house..clean and comfortable..nice and close to the beach..had a great time

We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey F.

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

Everything was great accept cleanliness.

Went smoothly! Beautiful area, good price!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cory T.

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

June 2019

Great property. It was stocked with everything we needed. Perfect location, short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN H.

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

Great

As advertised. Nice little house, great location. Beach access right across street
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Very nice, clean and close to the beach. Very relaxing!!!

We sent our survey to the rental company. I highly recommend they get updated cookware and dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danette D.

Great house with all the comforts of home!

We loved the house and the location. It was very clean when we arrived. Access to the beach was right across the street so very convenient when carrying our things to and from the beach. This is the first place I have ever stayed where the kitchen is truly a "well stocked kitchen." It had absolutely everything we needed as far as cookware, dishes, utensils and much more. I was so pleased with everything. We had to go without a TV in the living room and one of the bedrooms for 1 1/2 days which were the last days we were there due to lightning hitting them. Really no big deal and outside of anyone's control. Lewis Realty was great in responding to us about the TV's even though they weren't replaced before we left. They had to wait on owner approval which is completely understandable. I would definitely stay here again and again. Thanks for a great "home away from home!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

robbie d.

Average home for average price.

Nice relaxing place. Very easy access to the beach. This was a last minute pick for us because we had to bring our dog. It's not the nicest house on beach. But a good value for price you spend. I feel the cleaning company could do a little better, but it's a rental and I'm sure it gets plenty of use. Outdoor furniture could use a good cleaning also. Overall we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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