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Welcome to Hicks
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sloop Point Plantation
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

2 Single Beds

Living Room - Floor 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!

2318 S. Shore Dr., Surf City
Rents Saturday-Saturday for weekly stays, partials as below
Oceanfront in southern Surf City!

Hicks will have you enjoying your vacation as soon as you walk in! This home's freshly updated interior, remodeled kitchen, new flooring throughout, and tall windows and a slider in the living and dining areas give way to splendid views of the Atlantic Ocean. The charm of the knotty pine planked wall and newly installed flooring will inspire the family to stay much longer than the time you have reserved at the Hicks beach house. The views continue in the master bedroom which also provides slider access to the oceanfront sundeck. Come relax, enjoy, then repeat!

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths.
Maximum Occupancy: 8.
Bed sizes: 2 Queen, 2 Singles, 1 Queen Sleep Sofa.
The Bedding and Bath Linen Package for advertised bedrooms and baths are provided with professionally, freshly laundered linens for your safety and beds pre-made prior to arrival for your convenience! The package provided includes:
• Bed linen set for each advertised bedroom
• Bath towel and washcloth set for maximum occupancy
• Bathroom set including hand towel and bathmat for each interior bathroom for each advertised bathroom
Living areas on 1 level.
Interior has been freshly painted!
Central heat & air, ceiling fans, new dishwasher, new washer/dryer!
New Smart TV in the living area with access to streaming apps, Smartphone/iPhone docking station for music streaming.
Wireless high speed internet access.
Open deck with furniture.
Outside shower.
Grilling allowed. Charcoal grill provided. Under no circumstances is grilling permitted on wooden decks and boardwalks or underneath buildings or homes. Grilling Policies are strictly enforced. Violation may result in eviction without refund. Guest will be held financially and legally accountable for problems or damages caused by violations.
No smoking allowed in house. Under no circumstances is smoking permitted inside. Smoking is only permitted outside on the premises if the home's policy allows. No Smoking Policies are strictly enforced. Violations will result in charges to guest for additional cleaning and could result in eviction of guests without refund and/or negation of rental in future.
Up to 2 dogs allowed with paid pet rent of $21.43 per dog per night reserved plus tax. Premises that allow pets only allow friendly, housebroken, flea free dogs over 12 months old that are on a veterinarian approved monthly flea/tick treatment and prevention program. Birds, cats, and all other pets are prohibited. Families that bring dogs are required to follow pet policies and pay non-refundable pet rent for each dog as applicable with their reservations. Unauthorized pets shall result in eviction and/or at Carolina Retreats' sole discretion double pet rent plus tax per reserved night payable on demand for each pet. Policies are strictly enforced.
Partial Week Getaways and Advance Bookings with Alternate Arrival/Departure Day:
• During November through March excluding the holiday weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Easter: Partial Week Getaways and Advance Bookings with Alternate Arrival/Departure Days with a 3 night minimum stay are permitted in advance with any arrival and departure day.
• During April through October and holiday weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Easter: Partial Week Getaways with a 3 night minimum stay are only permitted within 10 days of arrival and must be booked within a Saturday-Saturday time frame.
Loft area above hallway is not an accessible space.

PLEASE BE SURE YOU REVIEW ALL INFORMATION IN OUR VACATION RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - any reservation request made via this site is a reservation request only and is subject to review.

For Current Year Rates and Availability details:
-Please select your desired dates for Check In and Check Out.
-Indicate the number of Guests adults and children and if you will have Pets, if pets are allowed.
-Click Apply
-Click on View details to see a detailed accounting of rate, fees, options, and taxes. Please be aware that we cannot be held responsible for quote information that is incorrectly displayed on this website. Go to our direct site if you wish to make a direct booking.
-Please note that for dog friendly homes, pet rent per dog per week reserved is an additional fee plus tax not included in the total provided.

Next Year Rates and Availability:
-Please note that during the current year we offer guests who wish to request in advance a specific house for specific dates during the next calendar year. All reservation requests made are subject to the home and dates being available for rent.
-A non-refundable Advance Reservation administrative fee is charged for each requested week in addition to standard rent and reservation charges.
-The tenant renting a home in the present year has priority status for the same approximate dates in the house next year if they make their Request on or before the last day of their stay this year.
-Dates are available to be booked by the public beginning at 9:00AM ET on the first weekday following the tenant's checkout.
-The availability of a home for rental, the rental rate, and changes to a home or its amenities and furnishings, are established solely by the homeowner.

Every effort is made to ensure that all information and photographs in Carolina Retreats’ advertising are accurate and complete. Rate information for properties is subject to change and the quote provided online is only valid at the time of booking. Carolina Retreats cannot be held responsible for possible typographical errors; omissions; price changes; changes in taxes; changes to Terms and Conditions; or changes made by vacation home owners in furnishings, equipment, or bed arrangements. Vacation homes are privately owned and changes may be made to homes or their contents. Carolina Retreats reserves the right to correct any errors.

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Carolina Retreats Vacations | Topsail Island
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 20 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hicks | Walk to the Beach + Pet Friendly! 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).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alli C.

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

Stunning View!

We throughly enjoyed our stay! The view was amazing and back deck was so enjoyable. We enjoyed the beach every day. The house was well stocked and the beds were super comfortable. The beach was not crowded with the exception of Memorial day but that is to be expected. The rest of the week was quiet. Bring your own beach towels. We forgot them and went and bought some. We will definitely syay here again! Carolina Realty was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie & Bryan M.

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

With minimal cost, time, and work this beachfront house could go from just okay, to spectacular

We so wanted to fall in love with this property, making it our go-to beachfront dog friendly yearly vacation spot, but until the following list is addressed, we just won't be coming back: -ceiling fans are covered in caked on dirt, and some don't work. -windows, door, and eves at the front of the house are covered in caked on sand from the last storm. -screens in the kitchen and master bath are disintegrated. -there was no toilet paper or paper towels when we arrived, not even on the toilet paper holders, and we both got trapped on the toilets with no TP in sight! -almost ever single rug is loaded with sand underneath them. -all the baseboards in every room were covered in dust-bunnies and fur when we arrived. -the sliding door in the master bedroom doesn’t work. -the sliding door in living/diningroom has no lock. -the AC stopped working properly towards the end of our stay due to a need to "change filter" according to the panel. Overall everything was very tighty when we arrived, but not clean. We had to spend our first afternoon and evening cleaning the place to be ready for all of our family to show the next day...just not what we should have had to do on the first day of our vacation. With a little cleaning and work this place could be a first class gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Bethany B.

Great house but beds are NOT comfortable

We had a great time staying at Hicks, but I have to point out that the beds in two of the three bedrooms were extremely hard and uncomfortable (master bed and twin beds). We are not ones to complain or be picky, but they were so bad that we won't be staying at Hicks again. :( Overall the house was great---the kitchen was big with plenty of dishes etc, the living space was large with comfortable furniture, the decor was nice......and we could even overlook the very small master bath shower and the deck chairs that are a bit too short to get the full view of the ocean.....but the beds, there are unfortunately a deal breaker. :(
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Paula Z.

Very clean and very nice property. View is amazing as is access to beach.

Only real improvements I would suggest is improving the master bed mattress! I like a firm mattress, but this one was a brick! Had to go out and buy a memory foam mattress pad to get a good nights sleep. The other suggestion would to be to replace short deck chairs with taller one so your view is not of the railing . Surrounding properties have done this and I’m sure their guests appreciate a better view when relaxing on the deck ‘
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location and on the beach

We really liked this house and hope to rent it again on future trips. It is very usable and is clean. Not a modern place but a good spot to stay. The location right on the sand is it’s strength. We were two couples who don’t need a bunch of space and luxury. Glad we stayed there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Decent house option for the location

House was pretty good. Location is the real seller. Very well decorated and thought out design as far as the furnishings go. Couldn't rave enough about that. Has what you need and rooms are decent size. Relatively clean and bug free home. It's definitely a dog home. Lots of dog hair. Evident the pillows shams comforters rugs aren't washed frequently enough. I washed all the pillow covers etc when I got there Bc I saw some slobber on one of them. Cleaning was alright but saw a lot of dust under beds and in closets ...kids have a way of finding that for you. Haha. Dog hair is hard to manage, I know. So, the house is an obvious flip house and I think the finishing Punchout/ paint /trim / drywall work could be better to make it feel a little more luxurious. Adding a partial rear porch roof would make this an ideal home. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and can't bea the location. Nice part of the island beach wise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Very nice house with an awesome view

This was our first visit to Topsail Beach and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay . We rented through Topsail Reality and they are great! The house was very nice with a view of the ocean as far as the eye can see. Kitchen had everything we needed. The furniture on the other hand was not comfortable nor were the beds. I tried every bed in the house. I realize you don't go to the beach to sit and sleep but when a family member is not in good health it does them good just to get away with beautiful surroundings. For what you have to pay at least the beds should be comfortable. We intend on visiting Topsail Beach again real soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Cozy well-appointed home with views, views, views!

This worked well for our 4-person family plus dog. Kitchen is large with bar overhang to feed kids. Cooked many meals using supplied kitchen cookware, was not wanting for much. Water supply on stairs from the beach up to the house was great for hosing off the dog. Only negative was master bath shower is tiny but can shower while looking at the ocean so who cares. Had a lovely vacation, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

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