Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage
Hidden treasure is an island style beach cottage situated amongst beautiful old oak trees. The house is located on a quite lane about a block long that has the ocean at one end and the sound at the other. Though we are on an interior lot, it is just steps (approximately 80 yards) to either the private beach access or to the small ramp that you have access to the sound from. The cottage itself was fully renovated in 2008-- the interior was gutted and the entire space was redone. It has an open floor plan for the living and kitchen area and all areas look out to the trees. A screened porch and a rear deck can both be accessed from the main living area. A deck lines one side of the house that leads from the screened porch to the covered front porch. Sitting on the screened porch is like being in a tree house-- branches arch gracefully all around you providing a pathway for squirrels and birds to bound from one to another. You can hear the ocean most days from this spot-- it is relaxation at its best. The cottage is about 900 square feet but feels larger because of the open floor plan and raised ceiling height in the living room. The floors are tile through out-- which is easy to clean. The two bedrooms provide sleeping for four-- one has a queen bed the other has a full size. Again it is hard to describe how wonderful it feels waking up to the sound of birds and the ocean and seeing the tree branches surrounding you. Totally relaxing!! Hidden Treasure is perfect for a family getaway, a couples retreat, or girls week away.
Property manager
Julie Johnson
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Surf City
Located in Holly Ridge, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Surf City, NC
What's nearby
Surf City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Sea Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Sloop Point Plantation - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Bar - 16 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 7 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 10 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 9 min drive
Shaka Taco - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Island Styled, Family-friendly, Pet Friendly, Peaceful Beach Cottage located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Missiles and More Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Reviews
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Property is located about 1/2 block from beach. Although at this time (Mar) the access was blocked due to some project on the beach, Property was comfortable, well lived in, does allow pets - so to be expected. Was surprised by last minute notification that I would need to bring towels and linens - or add’l charge. Owner was available by text - no issues with communication.
We really enjoyed the privacy of this property. Short walk to beach and lots of space! Very dog friendly and quiet neighborhood. Love the interesting oak trees everywhere..bed was very comfortable and full kitchen..thank you
We’ve been to Topsail Island, Carolina Beach and the Outer Banks dozens of times over the past 15 years. Nearly all were beachfront. This spot tops nearly all. Surrounded by oaks, yet 5 minutes by foot to the ocean, this makes you want to live at the beach rather than vacay. Highly recommended!
We loved staying here in 2022 so much we booked a 2 week stay this year. This property fits our family of five's needs perfectly! Love the short walk to the beach and bay! Beautiful trees make it nice and shaded and feels like you are staying in a treehouse!
Our family of four, and two German shepherds adored this property. We were so thankful to be able to bring our fur babies with us for their first beach trip. They loved it! The property is beautiful! The trees were gorgeous. Location is very close to the beach yet still secluded. We enjoyed the quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Will be back!!
Our second time staying here. Julie is great. The house is in an ideal and quiet location. 2 rooms perfect for us and our little one. Planning to go back!
We enjoyed our stay tremendously Every need was anticipated, peaceful, beautiful yet comfortable. Kitchen was exceptionally appointed. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch. Perfect for families as there is plenty of room.
This is a great place to stay, just off the beaten track and quiet yet yards from the beach. We had a couple of logistic issues but the owner took great care to resolve them immediately. What a great place to stay.
We spent Thanksgiving at this adorable property. We loved the old oaks that surrounded the property. I even put up my hammock and enjoyed the fresh air. It was a quick walk to the beach. The owner was very responsive.
Beautiful location. Quiet neighborhood and friendly locals. The live oak trees surrounding the house are wonderful and the squirrels are entertaining. Most relaxing vacation we have had in a very long time. We are already planning to return.
Lovely location among the trees with the sound and ocean just steps away! House interior has been updated - decks could use some TLC and some comfy seating.
My husband and i own and operate a cabinetry business in Hampstead, NC. We have been in business since 1979. We have two wonderful sons-- both are working with us now. As a family we have always loved the beach and the outdoors in general. My husband taught the boys to fish as soon as they could get in a boat and so we were always at the beach or on the sound as they were growing up. My husband loves fishing and I love the beach so when we found the cottage and bought it-- it became our project together. As a family we have put in many hours working on remodeling and fixing up what was an old and tired place. Now it is a place where we enjoy spending time with friends and family. We have celebrated many milestones at the beach-- everything from a fabulous 70's themed b-day party to a 60th birthday gathering for my husband this past summer. All are wonderful memories. There just is no truer form of relaxation than time spent at the beach. We cherish our time here and always look forward to coming back.
Why they chose this property
We came across our home on the island by chance but immediately fell in love with the location. The old live oak trees, quaint street and closeness to both the ocean and the sound made this a one of a kind get away home. The house itself needed work so after purchasing it we remodeled the entire interior and continue to improve the exterior as we can. This cottage has the most peaceful and beautiful setting, it truly gives you that 'tree house' feel. We begin to relax the moment we step out of the car.
What makes this property unique
The house is situated right in the midst of a maritime forest. It is close to both the ocean and the sound. The beach is just 80 yards away down the lane. You do cross over the street to get to the beach access but it is a private access. The unique thing about the beach access is that there are no houses on the beach front right at our beach. This makes it less crowded and really quite private to our street. There is also a ramp to the sound at the other end of the street. This ramp is just right for a jet ski or a kayak. Our area is also perfect for walking or biking as there are sidewalks and bike lanes.