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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a bar area, and a blue sofa in a living room with a coastal painting.
A kitchen with a white countertop, a sink, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden porch with white railings, a ceiling fan, and a view of a road with houses and cars in the background.
A bedroom with a bed featuring a seashore-themed bedspread, a painting of a beach scene, and a view into the adjacent dining area.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, an oven, a sink, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Southside Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Inis Spa - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 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.

Cozy Beach Cottage

Little Beach Cottage with that “back in the day” feel.
Remember when you couldn’t wait to see the ocean water as you came over the bridge. The anticipation of getting to your cottage, putting on your bathing suit and heading to the beach, This little cottage gives you that “old time feel” but still updated comforts for your perfect family vacation! The rocking chair front porch will certainly be your invitation to come and relax for your stay! You are sure to enjoy the evenings, while watching the sun retreat over the sound. Offering 3 bedroom and one full bath, fully equipped kitchen, ceiling fans throughout plus an outdoor shower!!! The Little Beach Cottage is located within walking distance to the Surf City pier, restaurants, shops, beach access and parks.

I live about 7 miles from the Island so you can rest assured that I am a
local and available if you need anything during your stay.

The laundry room is downstairs (right side door) and the key to that will be in kitchen window. This is the room with the beach things.

Beach wagon, 2 striped beach chairs with matching umbrella and 3 canvas beach chairs
There are beach toys also.

In the little closet just off the kitchen there are some extra things and please help yourself. Beach towels, etc.

I will have the beds made for your arrival so you won't have to pack any
sheets, towels, kitchen, etc. I provide 5 beach towels providing the
previous guest didn't keep for souvenir . It happens and I have plenty.

There is plenty of paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins,
foam dinner plates, and trash bags.


There is a Keurig so there will be a few coffee pods to get you started along with a drip coffee maker.

6 pack of bottle water in the fridge cold for your arrival.

A couple of years ago the town of Surf City installed bike lanes on S Topsail which is wonderful for walking and biking.

Beach Access:

As a local, we say “oh, about this far”.

I have actually walked to the nearest beach access so I will know exact distance.
When you walk out of the driveway and turn to the left you will go 326 normal walking steps. Then turn left onto Seahorse Avenue and walk an additional 126 normal walking steps. The beach access is directly at the end.


I hope I have covered everything but if not please let me know.

A few days before your arrival I will send you your door code.


Thank you,

Cathy & Wanda
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: maximum of 2 dogs under 20lbs/ pet fee per pet

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Surf City is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. You'll also find Southside Park and Inis Spa less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cozy Beach Cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

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 do couples enjoy most about Cozy Beach Cottage?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each house plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Does Cozy Beach Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Beach Cottage have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 22.9 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 28.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cozy Beach Cottage?

Yes, every house at Cozy Beach Cottage comes with a porch/lanai.

Cozy Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy was SO hospitable and was very quick with responding if we had questions on our stay! Condo was perfect size, close to the beach, and near the family parks too! Loved our stay there!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had all we needed , well furnished
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at this fantastic little beach cottage! It had everything we needed and nothing that we didn’t, close to the beach with a great front porch for stargazing and enjoying late afternoon thunderstorms. Special thanks to our lovely host, who personally helped us out with a couple of self-inflicted issues!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family getaway. Great amenities. Property owner was a blessing to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I want to start with our host... Cathy is the sweetest person I've never met! She was great with communication and made everything easy. The house is great, clean and has everything you need. Perfect for our girls trip. It is a true, simple beach house and we are looking forward to another trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wanda and Cathy were amazing hosts. Very responsive and sending updates before we even arrived. It was the perfect property for our family of five. It accommodated us all with no issues. The walk to the beach was brisk and not bad at all. The beach access was not busy and felt like we had our own private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week in a great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host

Birthday trip at the beach. GREAT host and fast communication. Enjoyed our trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so nice and clean. Checking in and out was so easy. Loved to porch at sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time staying in Surf City ! Family of 4! Location was perfect and close to everything! Walk to beach is only a few minutes wasn’t bad at all ! House and front porch were perfect for our family had everything we needed and very clean ! Can’t wait to come again !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time…

We needed a last minute get away for our family to spend some quality time together. This was a great option…quaint, clean, provided everything you needed, close to beach, close to evening activities. Totally enjoyed our vaca todether🙂
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you !!

Thank you everything was great !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable and kind

We had a lovely time. It was so nice to have sheets on the beds, towels, toilet paper, paper towel, beach chairs—even laundry soap! Cathy was so kind and responsive. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Perfect

This beach house is absolutely perfect. Short walk to the beach, views of the bay (and close to a bayside pier), and super easy access to the center of Surf City. Loved mornings on the porch sipping coffee and reading when storms passed through. Well appointed kitchen and easy comms with host. All of my family gives this location a 10/10.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for our family vacation! Cathy was an amazing host and very communicative. The cottage had all the amenities and things we needed. From towels and linens to central AC, internet, and paper products. Short walk to the beach with our two children and lots of places to eat nearby. The beach was peaceful and the boardwalk across the street was amazing for watching the sun go down. Our kids even loved the outdoor shower. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental- all the essentials so didn’t have to pack all Our beach stuff, linens, and efficient for a short stay when we planned a trip late in the season. South topsail road is busy so a little sketchy walking on it with little Kids but appreciated the firmly locking gate across top of the steps of the porch. Liked being across from the marsh boardwalk and little park with swings too. Host is readily available and responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy cottage

This is a wonderful place to stay in. It is clean with a warm cozy feel to it. It is close to the stores - about 10 minutes, and is also about 8 minute walk to the beach access. There is also an outdoor shower which helped rinse out after the beach. The hostess was very responsive and so very helpful. The beds are comfortable too. An extra private bathroom and a dishwasher would have rated it a 5 star. We completely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A good place to get away

Property is in good shape. Doors stick, The kitchen needs a few more utensils to be complete.A dish washer would be a good start. Ease of access for someone with physical handicap not so good. Traffic was a pain from 3pm to 6pm , im not sure why. I would give this property an 8 out of 10. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacay!

We snuck away to Topsail for a second time this summer last minute and found this little gem of a cottage. It is across the street from a family park (we fished and played basketball there) and conveniently located to the Surf City center. We typically stay in Topsail Beach (south) and it is a bit quieter there for traffic as you would expect, but this was a nice shake up location wise. The homeowner provided beach chairs, a beach cart, beach towels, etc. which made our packing lighter and easier once there. Having linens, towels, and laundry supplies provided also made the trip easier on me which I was grateful for too. The owner was very kind and communicative during our stay - even had cupcakes and candy set out as we arrived for my husband and son's birthdays (that we celebrated while there). The bedrooms are a little small, but it didn't bother us as we wanted to be outside anyway! Very reasonable cost for such a great vacation spot for our family getaway!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect, for what our family needed. It is in a quiet location across from the sound. Everything was clean and neat and ready for our arrival. We plan on staying here again! We just had some difficulty finding outlets to use and a fan in the kitchen did not work, but the host/Cathy was very responsive to our request to look at the AC and the TV in the living room. I’m glad we brought our table top ice maker, it did take a while for the cottage’s freezer to make ice. My son loved how close it was to all the fishing areas. The beds were comfortable and we did have a very nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family vacation. Cathy was very communicative and the location was perfect, so close to the beach, shops, etc.!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, we really enjoyed our stay here, in walking distance of lots of shops and a short walk to the beach , the outdoor shower with hot water is a nice touch, hosts are very nice , 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms. good location good price
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed being close to everything the island had to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025