The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
6 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
43 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Surf City
This vacation home places you next to Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Surf City Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Southside Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 16 min walk
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 4 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful Beach House with AMAZING views of the Sound and Beach! <br>
February 2022- New Carpet-decor-appliances too !
Enjoy beautiful sunset vistas over the sound! 10 % early discount check in!! Gorgeous sunset views over the Inter-coastal waterway will melt your cares away at this beautiful 5 Bedroom 4 Full Bathroom Duplex near the heart of Surf City. Surrounded by water, this island location has expansive views of both the sound and the ocean. Take advantage of the sights off one of the 5 decks that this property boasts. Watch nature at its best or take advantage of the proximity to the swing bridge to watch the spectacular fireworks display over the 4th of July. Being offset, this unit maintains 180 degrees unobstructed views of the sound while maintaining the privacy you would expect from a single family home.
Clean modern decor with a beach flair, provides both comfort and fun. 5 bedrooms(K, Q, Q, 2T, 2Q) provide comfortable sleeping accommodations for up to 12 Adults. All bedrooms enjoy adjoining deck accessed via sliding glass doors. The living room boasts a sectional and two recliners that surround modern amenities including a new 55 inch 4K smart television with modern acoustic sound bar for those times spent indoors streaming movies or listening to music. High speed wireless internet is available throughout the unit. Full sized May Tag washer and dryer are available for your use in the event that something needs to be washed. The kitchen has updated stainless steel appliances including refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and a glass-top stove. Granite counter tops with bar surround the ample kitchen space.
Sound-N-Sea is all about proximity. Being centrally located in Surf City provides easy access to the beach, shopping, restaurants and activities all within easy walking distance. The ocean is just steps away via multiple beach access areas (including a gradual step-less access just north of Wilmington Avenue). Need a break from the sun and the sand? Quaint beach side shops and cafes are nearby, welcoming you with a memento of your family vacation or a refreshing drink.
Come share our love for both Sound and Sea with a memorable family vacation at Topsail Beach! Weekly Reservations from Memorial Day to Labor Day (Sat to Sat)
2018 Upgrades: - New AC Units Installed - Outdoor Furniture Upgraded including outdoor sectional couch - Livingroom TV Upgraded to 55 Inch 4K Smart TV - Show Doors added to all Showers - Upgraded Vanity on 3rd Floor - Outdoor grill in carport - no curfew just be courteous to our neighbors
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 1,717 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Children welcome
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 30
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Beautiful Beach House With Amazing Views of the Sound Beach!
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this vacation home?
Located steps from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi, this vacation home is in Holly Ridge, and within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Escape Spa. You'll also find Surf City Pier and Southside Park less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Beautiful Beach House with AMAZING views of the Sound and Beach! <br>?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation and kitchens in some.
Does Beautiful Beach House with AMAZING views of the Sound and Beach! <br> have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 24 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 27.8 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Beautiful Beach House with AMAZING views of the Sound and Beach! <br>?
Yes, every accommodation at Beautiful Beach House with AMAZING views of the Sound and Beach! comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.
Beautiful Beach House with AMAZING views of the Sound and Beach! <br> Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Susan L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
WENDY G.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time...
The house was perfect for our group. Kitchen well equipped. Loved sitting on back deck...very quiet and relaxing. We rented a golf cart which help greatly with getting everyone and our gear to the beach. Owners were easy to work with before and during our trip.
WENDY G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frances W.
Aug 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Everything was great.
Frances W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
Jul 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Week
It was really nice to have 5 bedrooms with private balconies . The kitchen was small however stocked well with pots, pans, glassware etc… the house is located close to the beach however, the main roadway was super busy and we usually loaded all the beach stuff up in a truck and dropped it off at the public beach access parking area (14) where the family could carry it to the beach.
Bonus ….. there is a free public parking lot across the street from a Catholic Church ( one block from the beach)… we parked there everyday while at the beach.
We spent a lot of time at the beach, the water was very blue. During high tide the width of the beach shrunk, we learned to set up our beach tent right beside the sand dunes.
The family loved the house, we had a minor issue with the fridge on day 1. The owner went and bought coolers /ice for our food and drink. The fridge simply needed to be unplugged and it re set and worked fine ..
We would definitely stay here again.
Jeff B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Curtis J.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip
Overall the house was clean. The views from the porches were amazing. I wish they had offered beach chairs as many of the houses we have stayed in before do. Beautiful house. Kitchen had everything we needed. I would definitely rent again. Great place!
Curtis J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frances W.
Aug 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Dunes
Everything was great. It was good family time. Kitchen had everything needed.
Frances W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Brandi C.
Aug 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Anchor Drive Stay
The property itself is very spacious: It definitely slept all of us comfortably with our own rooms. It’s 3 levels with a lot of stairs. I wouldn’t recommend it if you have any mobility issues. The views of the sound are amazing and each room has their own balcony for views. The AC worked well and kept the place cool at all times. The walk to the beach wasn’t bad at all if you didn’t have to carry much. A bit too far to carry a cooler or anything heavy: It took us about 8 minutes to get to the first beach access. (2 streets over) The first road you have to cross is a bit busy and hard to cross at times. Traffic can be heavy especially in the evenings. We noticed that there wasn’t a lot of room on the beach at the Wilmington access. Further down towards the pier you seem to have more room to spread out. We liked that the house was in close proximity shops and a few eateries. My teenage girls walked down to Island Delights quite a bit for ice cream.
A few negatives:
We were made aware with a note that The freezer was broken when we arrived. It was frozen over. The ice maker and filtered water weren’t usable. A bit of a bummer for my husband and I because we constantly have our Yetis full of ice water. The repair man didn’t come until Wednesday of our stay. And didn’t fix the problem. Also during our stay the 2nd floor shower started to leak into one of the 1st floor bedrooms. Also, unable to be repaired during the stay so we weren’t able to utilize one of the showers. Communication was easy with the owners and they were very responsive and apologetic. They returned 250.00 to my account as a compensation for the inconvenience.
The bedrooms do not have any dressers. The closets do not have anywhere to hang clothes. So, if you are like me and like to unpack your suitcase, this may be an issue for you. The closets are full of maintenance items such as paint, nails, ladders, etc.
The laundry room is attached to the main downstairs bathroom. It’s nearly impossible to get the clothes into and out of the dryer due to the placement of the doors.
Overall, this property worked fairly well for our large family for the week.
Brandi C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
Jul 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
On the Sound
Exactly as pictured. Loved the property.
Sara M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
maria r.
Aug 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful time and perfect weather! This place is close to everything!
maria r.
8/10 Good
Wendy B.
Jul 17, 2021
Family getaway
The size of this home is perfect for a large group or family. Our party of 9 had plenty of room to spread out. The location is what sold us, peaceful and beautiful views of the sound and a short walk to the beach. This is a no frills rental, bring your own linens etc but it worked well for our family getaway.
Wendy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Karin F.
Jul 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view - clean accommodating house
This house worked perfect for our family. It's close to the beach, and has the most amazing view of the sound. We were thankful to be sound side when the wind picks up and throws sand everywhere. We spent a lot of time on the back deck and had a front row panoramic view of the 4th of July fireworks. We brought our golf cart, which was nice to get around. The beds were also very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The only issues were that the grill was full of grease and unusable, the outdoor shower did not work, and the rooms lacked dresser drawers so everyone had to live out of their suitcase for a week. Drawers would have been great so we could unpack. I also feel like if they removed the door to the laundry room, it would make that area more accessible. Doors hit each other in a small space which was very awkward when trying to do laundry or use the nearby restroom. Those little improvements would make it better, but it wouldn't stop me from renting the house again. Thanks for a great vacation!
Karin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
debbie m.
Jul 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach trip
We really enjoyed the view from the back of the house! Short walk to the beach. We brought a cart to bring all our beach items for 10 people, it made all the difference. We would totally stay here again.
debbie m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Karl S.
Jun 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Rating is 4 Stars
Overall the house in Surf City NC was nice and accomadated 10 of us. The view of the Sound is beautiful. Would have liked to have been closer to the beach since we had younger children. If you are older, there are a lot of stairs. It would have been nice to know, ahead of time, that you have to pay for beach parking - $3 an hour or $20 a day. There are very few free parking places and, if you find one, you have a good walk to the beach with all your beach gear.
Karl S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
6/10 Okay
Sarah T.
Apr 12, 2021
Great location, needs some TLC
My family and I had a great spring break vacation and the owners were easy to communicate with. Views of the sound and bridge are beautiful and the sunsets are breathtaking from the back deck. However, we were disappointed in the cleanliness of the home. The listing advertises that pets are not allowed, which we specifically seek out due to allergies, but the home was covered in short white dog hair. I received many messages through VRBO from the owner leading up to our stay, after we had completed all of our payments, about check in and bringing our own linens but somehow missed the one stating that they bring their own dogs when they come to the home. The house has been well used and could use some updating and a deep clean. Beds were decent once we took the plastic sheets off. Nice quiet location close to town and about 3 blocks from the beach.
Sarah T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Teresa O.
Aug 12, 2020
Outlaw Family Vacay 2020
Overall, it was very nice. The view from back deck is beautiful. Very easy access to the beach and stores. There are lots of stairs to climb so keep that in mind. I found out just how out of shape I was. The only issue I had was lots of trash under the couch and I talked with the homeowner about it.
Teresa O.
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 8, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
First Trip to NC beaches
The place was awesome!! Great space to move around for all of us that stayed in the house. Loved the NC beaches. Waves were awesome!!!! The view from the balcony's on the house was amazing. Would recommend this place to anyone
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Misty L.
Jul 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacay Stay
No complaints here. Hosts were easy to communicate with. House was beautiful, clean, and exceeded our expectations.
Misty L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
6/10 Okay
Devon H.
Jul 21, 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This deserves 5 stars for location and views...absolutely beautiful. Communication was also good, owners were very responsive. My only complaint was the cleanliness and maintenance that needed to be addressed at the property.
Devon H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brad K.
Jul 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Surf City
Easy to book and after booking the owners provided additional information about the area such as where to eat and how to get to the beach with ease. The house itself was ample size for our family and is in a quite neighborhood overlooking the sound and even has ocean views. The location is easy to get to and is not to far from the Surf City bridge. The beds were comfortable as well as the inside and outside furniture. It would have been nice to have more choices of outside furniture seating for the multiple decks but the main living area deck was fine. There were no problems with fans, televisions or electronics throughout our stay. I would recommend some sort of dresser for the master bedroom for clothes. I would say for any family that you need to be prepared for plenty of steps. Steps going into house and then going between floors. In addition, if you do decide to walk to the beach be careful crossing the first of three streets. You can go to the beach early and just drive and park at the public beach access. Overall I would recommend this place to enjoy a nice peaceful vacation!
Brad K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dan W.
Jul 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beautiful and quiet
Our stay was great. The owner were very easy to communicate with. Spacious and clean with great views!
Dan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Susan F., Warsaw NC
Jul 2, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Relaxing week enjoying the extended family time.
Susan F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Trish B.
Sep 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Vacay
The property owners were very nice. There were a few problems, but were resolved quickly. We were a little surprised at the 9:30pm” “curfew”. But we adjusted. We had a wonderful time though. Beautiful surroundings and so peaceful.
Trish B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Brent M.
Aug 7, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
had a great time
beautiful home,great location if your not going for beachfront.Owners very easy to contact
Brent M.
10/10 Excellent
Kerry H.
Jul 30, 2019
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful vacation with our adult children and granddaughter. Plenty of space for all of us to be together as well as have some privacy.
Kerry H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jill J.
Jul 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with amazing views
To start off the sunset views from the house were amazing!!!! Every sunset was better than the last. Everything about this house amazing! The owners are quick to respond to any questions- better than any realty company I’ve used before. The house is well equipped and very roomy for 12 people. The house is tastefully decorated both inside and outside with very comfy sectionals. The location of the house is perfect. Close enough to shops and the bridge for easy access but in a quiet neighborhood off one of the main streets of Topsail Island. Kids loved riding bikes to ice cream shop and stores. I’ve rented many homes on Topsail and this is one house I would rent again!! Thank you a wonderful week!!!!