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Heart of Surf City

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Exterior view
Exterior view, balcony side
Balcony
Beach
Outside shower, located under unit by the carport.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf city, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Heart of Surf City

Beautiful, relaxing beach getaway with room for the entire family on 3 levels. 3 bedroom 3.5 bath town home in community with pool and easy beach access. Great city park with playground right next door. Ocean views from decks on 2 levels. 2 separate living rooms and fully stocked kitchen. Free Wifi, cable TV. Very peaceful, but close to restaurants and shopping as well as fishing pier.

On entry level, you will find first living area with TV and an assortment of games and puzzles. There are 2 bedrooms each with private bath on this level. The first has a queen bed and the second has 2 twins. There is access to the first balcony off the living area. On the way to the 2nd level, you pass the laundry room with full sized washer and dryer.

On the next level you will find the main living space with open floor plan for the kitchen, dining, and living room. There is also a small lending library available if you finish your book while here. The master bedroom is off the kitchen with a queen bed and private bath as well. There is a balcony with 4 chairs and a table off the living room.

The loft has lovely views to the living area below and also ocean views from the window. It has a double bed and a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleep space. On the way to the loft, you will pass the half bath.

Property manager

Kristi Simms
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask that you treat our home as you would your own and leave things in the same condition you found them.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape 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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Surf city, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

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

Does Heart of Surf City have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Heart of Surf City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Heart of Surf City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Surf City?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Heart of Surf City located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Escape Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Josephine T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice holiday getaway...
But the property could have been better maintained. Having 3 floors was convenient since i have 2 teens and each of them can have their own room. What did not work for me was the kitchen. It was small and the kitchenware was not organized or well maintained. I understand staying on the beach can cause corrosiveness/rust on the utensils, this is when these items should be switched to silicone when appropriate. The kitchen drawers were not organized and it made things look messy. There were gnats inside the fridge and in the master bathroom. Then on our last night of our stay, two roaches appeared in the kitchen. The one thing my kids complained about is the small TV in the living room, which was not conducive to playing the switch with others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Dad
We came to town to visit family in Wallace. We enjoyed our stay, the location and the price was economical for the time period and amount of space in the condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Roomy
Lots of bedrooms and space for everyone. Three full bathrooms in each bedroom was a plus. Convenient to beach. Great communication with renters/owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient with lots of sleeping space.
Property was nice with easy access to the beach. Lots of sleeping space and the kids enjoyed the games on the 1st floor. Kitchen was sufficient for cooking, but a vegetable peeler, scissors that actually cut and a blender would be a nice addition to the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Host was a very responsive host when I had questions. Nice place to stay, an easy walk to the beach, and then I was able to relax in the pool. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. And for those who talked about the music across the street they stopped at 1000 and it was only one night. Thanks for the nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June vacation
Wonderful place … plenty of room for all of us. Will definitely return. Very pleased with our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leona T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Beach House was true to listing, but we had some issues, Door was very hard to lock, cleaning crew needs help, master bedroom mattress was stained and had grass all over it, we had to vacuum it, hair dryer didn't work, the lint filter in dryer was full of dog hair, But we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
This house is perfect for a nice trip away to the beach. It is in a great location, easy access to the beach, easy walk to food and perfect if your interested in some entertainment. The host was also fantastic to work with. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Topsail Sisters’ Trip 2023
Nice location on the island & if we’d had children with us, the park next door would’ve been ideal. We were actually looking for something closer/walkable to SC circle/restaurants/shops but bc it was Sept, island traffic wasn’t an issue. BTW, We loved the Trailer Bar!❤️ However, kitchen cleanliness was an issue for us. Random sticky items in drawers, food left in fridge, pots/pans “piled” in cabinet. Bedroom closets had random items on the shelves/floors. Showerheads & shower rods should be cleaned/replaced. Bed pillows (dirty & possible bloodstains?) should be checked/replaced. If dirty, a zippered cover would be all that’s needed but bloodstained should be replaced. (Thankfully we had brought our own pillows & linens) Mold by entry door was very concerning & lights/bulbs should be checked for working order. Beach items were in an huge jumbled, random pile in the closet. Outdoor shower head was wrapped (in a fabric bag?) so we didn’t use it! We loved the easy public beach access! Also the pool/pool area was very clean/well kept with many clean chairs/chaises & it’s an awesome plus for this property. Overall a nice experience for our sisters’ trip, but I gave it only 4 stars bc we were disappointed with the above mentioned cleanliness. I would totally rent this property again if these issues were addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

glenn m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SWEET!
Very nice place and great location. I could not ask for a better host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Expected A Lot More...
The property photos are great but once inside, the furniture is worn/torn, kitchen was not well stocked and is just dated. As for the location, my stay was only for 4 Days and I had to listen to extremely loud music until 11pm from the "Trailer Bar" across the street. I've been vacationing in Topsail for 40 years and can assure you there are much better rental options out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
Overall, everything was fine. However, the home needed a lot of cleaning. The dust on the ceiling fans and bathroom fans was very thick. Lightbulbs were burned out over the dining room table. I did love the floor plan, ease of renting and checking in and out, and the location. We had a great family trip. There were dirty dishes in the cabinet, but overall, again, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Austen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Was a great place to stay, but not much for activities if you want to do more than be at the beach or the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crista K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to beach, comfy townhouse
We relished the quick and easy walk to the beach and enjoyed the shared pool for a relaxed water alternative. We appreciated the outdoor shower and hose access to minimize bringing sand into the home. The open shared space was enjoyable to share with friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christine A., Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Close to the beach but noisy
The house was nice, lots of rooms and well stocked. It looks like it has been partially rennovated, new floors, beds and paint. There were lots of sleeping spaces and bathrooms, but unfortunately the house can only seat 6 comfortably in main living space even in dining room so we had to eat in shifts.We bought some beanbag chairs to sit together and play a game or watch a movie. Also had to buy a firestick as it did not have one. Now the important thing, the location! It is located close to the beach which was very convienent. Be aware there is no beach "view" unless you stand up and look over the side. Otherwise when you are sitting you are looking at the side of a house or the road. The road gets noisy with young people racing up and down at night Also right across the street is a bar and a club. The noise on friday and saturday nights was very bad. After 2 am when the club closes people hang around until 3 am talking and laughing, sounds like they are right outside your bedroom. We knew about the trailer bar but were unaware of the Tortuga night club. There is a sound machine app we discovered on our phones which helpedbut our first Saturday night we got no sleep. Very unfortunate the town would zone bars that close to residential living. We made the best of it and all in all we had a great time on the beach and having a pool was nice too. The host was great and responded quickly to any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alden B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day
Great Location. Very easy to work with the owner. Will look at going back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Our family loved our trip! The place was perfect, clean, well stocked and super close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laneisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing and true to advertisement!
Stayed here Monday-Friday with my mom, her friend my 2 sisters, cousin & her 11 month old. getting ahold of the host was super easy and they replied back super fast. The house was clean, just make sure to bring your own linens ( pillow cases, blankets ) & also bring your own toilet paper but those are things that are told when you book but overall we had the best trip! The beach & pool is not even a minute walk and not crowded! We would deff stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S., Durham, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome communication
The host is a really great communicator- from swapping dates to a small maintenance issue- the host responded immediately and took care of what was needed very quickly. The condo was in good condition and perfect for the weekend. Very quick walk to the beach. The condo is very close to a popular bar and it was a little louder than we anticipated. It didn’t effect our trip but I’d bring sound machines for the kids in the future. Great weekend spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf City Townhome
Fabulous Stay. Perfect Central Location on the Island. Super Family Friendly for mixed ages. Beach right outside our door! Only concern is the amount of stairs...Our 60 yr. old arthritic knees took a beating...No issues for the Young Bucks. Highly Recommend...Owner Lovely to interact with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen C., Latrobe PA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but Needs updated
Mold on shower curtains, cookware very outdated-teflon scratched; ceiling fans and air vents covered in dust/dirt. Ice maker didn't always work and leaked; mattress in master bedroom needs replaced-big indentation in the middle. Difficult for 2 people to sleep.comfortably. Condo advertised for 10 guests but only 6 chairs for seating at dining room table. Carpet entering into master bedroom pulled up and nails sticking out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loni J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
We loved every bit of our stay here. Everything was amazing. Plenty of space for our group of 3 adults & 5 kids. Great communication with the host. We will definitely be back! Hopefully sooner than later. We already miss it 😂
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed ourselves very much.
Had a great experience, will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Our stay was a short one, only 3 nights, but the location was right in the middle of everything and the beach is so close! You can see the ocean from the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick little escape
We loved our visit! We walked the beach, the pier, found sharks teeth and sea glass! It was such a nice relaxing trip that was just what we needed. The island was not at all what we expected and we will be coming back. Our mutts loved the beach and all the walks they got to take!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Simms

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We are life long residents of North Carolina and love the beach. We especially love spending time with family and friends here. We are happy to share our home away from home.

Why they chose this property

Surf City is the perfect beach. It has it all without being commercialized. We love the small town feel and being able to walk the beach without fighting crowds. This town house is so perfect for our family with the beach, the pool and the playground right next door. It is so much fun while being perfectly relaxing at the same time.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests