The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean View, Surf City - Surf City

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Surf City Beach

3 min walk

Thomas Tackle and Seafood

3 min drive

Ohana Paddle Sports

4 min drive

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean View, Surf City

Welcome to The Shark and the Seahorse! The large living area with picture window views of the Atlantic Ocean provides a space to relax and take in the vista. Prepare family meals in the newly remodeled light and airy kitchen, enjoy the privacy of the oceanfront balcony on the Queen bedrooms, or head out to feel the ocean breeze on the screened-in porch and deck areas. The wonderfully unique built-in bench on the beach access walkway is sure to be a favorite spot to sit and soak in the sun during your stay.

Property manager

Carolina Retreats Vacations | Topsail Island

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

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. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Beach - 3 min walk
Surf City Pier - 4 min drive
Southside Park - 5 min drive
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 8 min drive
Sloop Point Plantation - 19 min drive

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 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean View, Surf City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean View, Surf City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean View, Surf City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean View, Surf City located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Southside Park and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Chris A.

1 June 2024

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

Great stay

Wonderful house in a great location. Perfect for 2 couples.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bob C.

19 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Ocean View!

The property was just as it was advertised and the ocean views from inside were breathtaking. Access to the beach was quick and easy. We spent a lot of time on the deck chairs just gazing into the ocean. Comfortable property. We arrived the day after Hurricane Ian came through, having some slight damage to the screened in porch, but with a quick text/call, that was resolved the next day. This property does allow pets, and the floors had a lot of pet hair from previous occupants. We used the vacuum and chalked it up to aftermath of the hurricane. Overall we loved this property and for four adults, it was absolutely a great fit! We'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George B., Spartanburg

17 Sept 2022

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

Ocean Front!

Our stay was great! Just walk out the back door and you are on the beach. We had everything we needed for a memorable vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian N.

23 July 2022

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

Great view, wonderful outdoor space

We had a great time here this past week. This house is comfortable, well appointed, and has amazing outdoor space right on the beach! Great for families. We loved this place and hope to return next year

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassia H.

7 Sept 2021

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

Relaxation at its finest

The Walker Cottage was absolutely perfect. The screen porch, outdoor shower and ocean views from the living room made this vacation an actual dream come true. We made many meals at home with the well stocked kitchen but were only a short drive from great restaurants. We were able to see the Milky Way from the deck. The house was very clean and beds were comfortable. Thank you very much for allowing our family to be complete by allowing us to bring our dog. We will be booking for 2 weeks instead of 1 week next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

10 May 2021

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

Great place to stay

This property was very nice. It was clean, in a good location, and had wonderful unobstructed views of the ocean. We would recommend it highly to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

3 Apr 2021

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

Peaceful home / gorgeous views

Wonderful home - very clean - surprising for a pet friendly home. Tap water also tasted great. Views were gorgeous in any weather. We had great takeout from Santino’s Italian but otherwise were happy with a well-stocked kitchen. Laundry is downstairs in the garage, but this didn’t bother us too much. Be sure to bring all paper products and soaps because they don’t give you any for starters. The only thing I could think of to improve would be to have the ability to play bluetooth music in the house and on the porch, but this is a tiny point. Loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethanie G.

8 Nov 2020

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

Total serenity

The views and proximity to the ocean cannot be better. The living area is like an extension of the beach, and the screened porch is simply perfect. We had a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

norbert m., APEX

1 Nov 2020

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

October trip

Beautiful location. Incredible view. The screen porch is wonderful. House extremely comfortable and kitchen very well equipped. Perfect vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Steve C., Columbus

21 Sept 2020

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

Nice beach ranch

Nice house, great view, bad laundry.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krystyal D.

6 Sept 2020

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

Staycation

Property was in a great location, clean had all the things we were looking for. Property manager and maintenance worker was very friendly and were able to help us with our check-in process once we arrived. Topsail Beach is now one our favorite NC beaches!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carole / Coy L., Johnson city TN

25 Aug 2019

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

Million Dollar View

Great location, but it was all about the view ,million dollar view!!!!affordable for the average family. Thank you 😊

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., Pittsburgh, PA

21 May 2019

Perfect place, perfect week

I'm not exaggerating when I say Sandtastic was the perfect place for us. Great location. The best access to the beach we've had in all the years we've been coming to Topsail. Great for the dogs. (We have an old dog so maneuvering steps is hard for her...it was great to find a place that had minimal stairs in and out). Favorite thing: the screened in porch for coffee and cocktails. Nicely appointed home. We hope to make Sandtastic our home away from home for future trips.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019