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New Remodel. Walk 2 min Beach. Dog Fence. Private

Vacation home in Surf City with balcony

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holly Ridge, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Surf City Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Thomas Tackle and Seafood. The vacation home includes conveniences like a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬5 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.

New Remodel. Walk 2 min Beach. Dog Fence. Private

Secluded Beach home on a quiet road. Ocean Bay Views. 3br 2ba.
NEW Beds in. House newly fully renovated, new furniture, and appliances. 3 min walk to beach 50 yards. fenced yard 3000 square feet

Living area on one level features great room with vaulted ceilings. Well maintained beach house just steps to deeded beach access. This home is on a quiet street but close to all the Surf City restaurants and activities. Parking underneath and outdoor hot shower. No smoking
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a balcony and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take trash bins to the street before you leave . Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 22

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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Surf City, a short 7-minute walk from Surf City Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from Thomas Tackle and Seafood. You'll also find Surf City Pier and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at New Remodel. Walk 2 min Beach. Dog Fence. Private?

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.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 22.2 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 28.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at New Remodel. Walk 2 min Beach. Dog Fence. Private?

Yes, every accommodation at New Remodel. Walk 2 min Beach. Dog Fence. Private comes with a balcony.

New Remodel. Walk 2 min Beach. Dog Fence. Private Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach cottage conveniently located a short 3 minute walk from the beach. Nice accommodations and just-right creature comforts to make for a relaxing vacation in Surf City. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect for my husband, our two teens and two dogs. Ernest supplied everything that was needed for the week (other than beach towels but we didn’t expect that). The beach was a two minute walk. The street was a quiet place. The fenced in yard allowed enough space for my dogs to walk around outside unleashed. The house was clean and well maintained. The beds were comfortable to sleep in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B., St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing!!! Even more perfect for the dogs!! There was a very short walk to the beach which is super convenient with kids. Definitely will stay here again!! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christyal P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning house. Easy beach access. Absolutely love this house. We had an amazing vacation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at this house so much! Ernest is a wonderful host and messaged us to be sure we were enjoying our stay. The house is spacious & the open floor plan allowed us to be together whether someone was cooking, lounging on the couch or working a puzzle at the large dining table. The beach is only a short walk away so we were able to easily go back & forth for breaks, lunch, etc. Our dogs were so happy to be able to join us for vacation! The new fence Ernest installed is wonderful and I loved the security that our dogs (and kids) couldn't try to wander to the beach themselves lol. We can’t wait to return to Topsail and Ernest’s beautiful house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

More than Expected..

Ernest was a great Host...great communication, easy check-in! The house is setup with everything you need! Nice 2 tier deck on the back of the home to sun bath or sit in the shade and just relax! We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

macarena r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., leesburg, va

Liked: Cleanliness

Yearly Beach Trip 2024

it had just the right amount of space and distance to the beach for us. house was pretty well maintained and had all you need for a beach week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felecia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent All the way around!

Perfect place! Great location, very clean and convenient to everything! Owner/manager was very accessible. All around this made for a wonderful family vacation! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay at Ernest's Beach House

The VRBO description was spot-on. Check-in consisted of punching in the key code and opening the door. The house was clean, comfortable, two minutes (really!) walk from the beach and was equipped with everything we could have wanted or needed, including beach chairs. The kitchen had all the appliances, dishes and utensils for fixing meals just like at home. There was even a new gas grille with a full gas bottle. The beds are very comfortable, and the linens and towels are good quality. The street is quiet and has neighborly neighbors who know and like the owner. The place is very dog friendly with almost no traffic on the street to contend with while walking your pooch. The front balcony has a power awning for afternoon shade and the rear porch has rooftop high upper level that’s the best place in the neighborhood to watch the sunset. Ernest responded to questions within minutes. My wife and I have used lots of vacation rentals, including in Amsterdam and Turkey, and Ernest’s place is one of the best. We’ll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

House was perfect. Owner communicated quickly to any questions we had. Very short walk to the beach. Absolutely loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fit for our family

Just the right size for our 4-person family. Had room for another couple/grandparents/etc. Beds were very comfy (king bed is a must), gas/charcoal grill was great, short walk to beach with easy access, plenty of seating in living and dining rooms, very nice kitchen. Would definitely stay here again. We did bring our own beach towels based on someone else’s review, which was good that we did… otherwise all bedding and towels were there. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Updated, Clean and Convenient

We stayed for one week. The house is so conveniently located to the beach and restaurants. It was a quick walk to a nice friendly spot on the beach. The kitchen and all the appliances are updated. The beds are comfortable and the living room has a nice amount of seating along with the dining area. We will definitely be back if available next year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly 💜

We throughly enjoyed our stay in Surf City! This was our first time, but definitely not our last! The owner was kind and quickly responsive. The house was very clean and had everything that we needed! We look very forward to coming back and staying even longer next time. We loved the close proximity to the ocean and the closeness of several restaurants. We walked out on the pier several times and enjoyed much family time. Thank you Ernest, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Great location, quick & easy beach access. Centrally located near all types of amenities. House was perfect for my family. Loved sitting on front deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location with a quiet beach

We very much ch enjoyed our stay at Topsail Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Topsail Beach

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was our second time vacationing here and everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

We’ll be back!

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. We throughly enjoyed ourselves in the Topsail area & had an awesome day fishing the intercostal with Allen from Breadman Ventures Guide Services. The master bedroom bed was comfortable & the pillows too, HUGE plus! Loved cooking on the gas stove and the grill. Short walk to the beach and it wasn’t to crowded. Loved the convenience of the shower area at the bottom of the steps where you could wash off your feet. The deck also had a gate so I felt comfortable letting my corgi lounge outside. Comfortable outdoor furniture. The neighbors are all nice & spoke highly of Ernie. Theres a bagel shop beside Daybreak Donuts, recommend both! We got bagels to bring home with us. The Dutch apple pie donut is so GOOD! 12/10 recommend Maine Lobstah Shack, the lobster dogs are exceptional but the lobster mac n cheese is the holy grail. They have good sweet tea too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brouck M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our Stay

The remodeling upgrade choices in the house are nicely done with nice kitchen and bathrooms. Good air circulation with plenty of ceiling fans and dimmable lighting. The mattresses were good quality. Straight shot to the beach, very easy. Quiet location. Might want to bring your own beach towels. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

June P., Edenton, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Getaway

Our family has stayed at this quaint cottage for 3 summers and hope to continue to come back each year. We love the openness of the living space and the privacy of the master suite. We love the close walk to the beach anytime, morning, noon or evening, but also the quiet walks in the neighborhood in the evenings with the dog. We get the best of both worlds here. It's always clean, beds are made (Yay!), towels available, fabulous pillows, gas grill access, porch awning on the front, and a beautifully decorated inside decor to enjoy for the week. It's perfect for our small family and sometimes additional friends who can join us. My daughter's dog loves it also. It is located next to a giant cottage, but the folks are friendly and it did not deter from us having a great time. When we have needed anything, we have been able to contact the owner with no problem. It definitely is the perfect getaway! A big THANKS to the owner for allowing us to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall I recommend this property

Clean. Recently remodeled. Convenient location. Short walk to beach access. Nice neighborhood. outdoor shower area to rinse off. Dog friendly. Hot tub was broken for our stay and that was a large part of the reason we had booked this house. It also would’ve been nice to have access to a broom or vacuum during our stay to clean up sand and what not. even though this is a Vrbo property you will need to get your own toilet paper and paper towels for your stay. That is something different we were not used to for a Vrbo property but nothing that can’t be fixed. Overall I would highly recommend this property. Inquire about hot tub before you book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ronda R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don’t stay here

This house was dirty , pictures on verbo not like real house , hot tub broken , rats running in yard . Owners truck blocked driveway, Wi-Fi did not work , 2 eyelets on stove not working . Location good but needs a lot of work . I will not be back .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

liz l.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay for the second summer in a row.

House is comfy, clean and in a good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori a., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

We had a great vacation in Surf City. This was our first trip to Topsail in several years. The house was excellent for dog owners. There were dog food bowls, a dog bed and a crate. The gate on the deck was perfect for our pups to lounge with us outside. The retractable awning provided a nice shady place to enjoy being on the deck. The home is in a nice, quiet area to walk the dogs around the block in the mornings and evenings. The home’s main area was very pretty and had nice, clean and updated furnishings. The kitchen was beautiful and there was tons of counter space, which came in handy when preparing meals for a family of five. All of the appliances are very nice. Bathrooms were extremely clean. The owner was very prompt to answer any questions I had. Beach access is right across the street and very convenient. Overall, we had a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022