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Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Beach
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TV, books
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Southside Park - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach

This home backs up onto the IC waterway and is about 100 yards from beach access. New bathrooms and floors in 2020! New interior paint in early 2022, and new dishwasher and refrigerator in October 2022!

There is a king in the master, a bunk bed with double on bottom and twin on top in guest room, and a queen bed in third bedroom. Pullout queen sleeper sectional sofa in living room.

Two bedrooms each with own full bath (lower level) and half bath next to third bedroom (upstairs). Huge screened porch with views of both the ocean and the waterway.

Outdoor shower with both hot and cold water.

Driveway holds 3 cars comfortably but can squeeze 4-5 cars.

Short and easy walk across street (about 100 yards) to beach access #25 (no public parking and no condos on this part of the beach so not crowded).

🌀We highly recommend travel insurance, especially June - October, which is hurricane season. We aren’t able to refund based on weather. Look closely at the policy you purchase. Not all cover natural disasters
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with 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
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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: 11:00 AM

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sunset Dream Sunset View Short Walk Beach Surf City
Sunset Dream - Sunset View, Short Walk to Beach Holly Ridge
Sunset Dream - Sunset View, Short Walk to Beach Holly Ridge
Sunset Dream Sunset View Short Walk to Beach

Frequently asked questions

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

This vacation home is located in Surf City, a short 7-minute walk from Surf City Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Ohana Paddle Sports. You'll also find The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Thomas Tackle and Seafood 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 next to 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 Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach?

With a stay at this waterfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and water views in some.

Does Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

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.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

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 22.4 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 28.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach?

Yes, every accommodation at Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

Sunset Dream - sunset view, short walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely maintained home! We loved the view of the inter-coastal from the deck, nice and quiet, very peaceful! Highly recommended for a beach stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house!

This place was great for my family of five. Each person had their own bed and there are two showers with four sinks so that everyone could clean up quickly before going out at night. It was very easy to rinse the sand off, too, with a large outdoor shower and a hose on the entry-level deck. We had a great time and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views for days!

As others have said, pictures don’t do it justice - the views of the intercoastal waterway are amazing and quick walk to the beach, even for a toddler. House is fully equipped with everything someone would need. Highly recommend - wish we lived closer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic time at this beach house! Even with one rainy day, we had so much fun with the games provided. The beds were super comfortable, and the views of the sound were beautiful. The walk to the beach was short and lovely. A perfect spot for a relaxing getaway — we’d love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was the perfect for my family of 5. The walk to the beach was not far at all. The view was fabulous overlooking the sound. This house is the perfect location! Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This is one of the best owner operators that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Love this house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Hard to find because it is hidden by large bushes/trees. Living area furniture needs to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

easy to check in and super cute house close to beach access!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Loved the marsh view, the short walk to the beach and all the outdoor seating. Beds were comfy, kitchen was great to make some good meals in and the outdoor shower and charcoal grill were a nice bonus. We hope to be able to book again next year for our summer friends meetup
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

80th birthday surprise

We loved our stay… morning coffee on the deck watching the traffic on the sound/intercoastal waterway…. Short walks to the beach… evenings on the deck watching the sunrise or passing storms…game nights on the large kitchen table…making dinner together in the kitchen… and the owner was great with communication! Thank you for the memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach House!!!

The Luna Escape had everything my Family of 9 needed!!! The weather was not so great for a couple of days…we appreciated that there were a Huge collection of DVD’s and games. We had movie night every night. The panoramic views were spectacular. The location was great…away from the hustle and bustle of Town but close enough to walk or ride bikes. It was quiet and peaceful!! Can’t wait to return to Topsail !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

Excellent in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

Loved location ! Good size for a small family. Short walk to beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view and easy walk to the beach!

We enjoyed the beautiful view and sunsets over the sound! The beach was also only a short walk away and there were many restaurants close by. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family favorite. M

Close to ocean and soundside made for beautiful sunrise mornings and sunset evenings. Spacious accommodations for us to meet up with my son and his wife who are stationed at camp lejune nearby. This has become our family favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view is worth a million bucks!

Absolutely stunning view of the waterway from the upper deck. Perfect for sipping coffee every morning, watching the boats come in. View of the ocean from the kitchen window made doing the dishes not so bad after all! Short walk to the beach was very handy since we had 2 children with us. We walked to the beach every day. Beach access that doesn't have public parking was very nice! The access point to the beach felt more private, less traffic and we didn't feel like people were on top of us. There is a donut shop just a short trip up the road that makes fresh donuts while you wait, we loved that! There is also a little park right up the road that the kids really enjoyed. Location location location! Amy is super communicative, kept us informed of weather changes (we caught the tail end of hurricane Ian) Overall wonderful experience, the location is phenomenal and the house is very functional. Would highly recommend this house, and Amy as your host!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pros & Cons for serious lookers!

We definitely enjoyed our stay at this house! The views are stunning! Pros: -They’ve renovated the two full baths. They are both gorgeous! Lots of storage in the bathrooms. - Washer & Dryer - Truly Stunning views of the sound from the back deck! - Short walk to the beach! Close enough to go back to the house for snacks. - super convenient to restaurants, grocery stores and surf city pier! - Very clean! - sliding doors along entire wall facing the sound. Great views 24/7! - King and Queen beds were very comfortable! - Nice screened porch for our one rainy day! - Outdoor shower was a real plus! -Keurig, blender, toaster oven, nice dinnerware! - Nice big table for everyone to eat together! - owner is super communicative! Cons - The appliances desperately in need of updating. Dishwasher is terrible. The front of the freezer door kept popping off. - Brew coffee pot is a tiny Mr. Coffee - Bedroom furniture needs updating. Seems like it is all from thrift stores or owners old furniture. All of it functions- just not pretty. - Not great bath towels-but they did have a lot of towels which was great! I’d bring my own next time. -Pillows are old and need replacing- bring your own! - comforters are not washed between guests. The first night we washed all of them. - Not a cooks kitchen!! We love to cook all our meals. There is very little counter space. I’d downscale the large table and put in an island (just a designers point of view!😜)inexpensive cookware, silverware is oddly tiny. Mishmash of cooking utensils, no large good knives. -no blow dryer -Both full baths are downstairs- one in the master and * one in the kids bunk room*. 1/2 bath upstairs next to the room with a queen. ***With some more upgrades this could be a top notch property!!****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Sound View. Great location.

5 minute bike ride to Surf City restaurants. Incredible view (sunsets) over sound. Very easy walk to beach. My family enjoyed it. Was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the pics!

The pics do not do this place justice. Wonderful home. Wonderful view! Great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wished we could have stayed longer

Loved Surf City and our home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall at the beach

We love this house. This was our second stay over the last year. House is a short walk to the beach. Beautiful sound views and sunsets from the deck. House was extremely clean and nicely decorated. The floor plan worked well for us (2 adults, 2 kids).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

JC C., Washington DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A very nice place at a great location near the beach

Although not impressive as your enter the driveway, this is a well-kept, older condominium with easy beach access and lovely views overlooking the wetlands and inland waterway sound. The house has two and a half baths, and would be ideal for a family with both young and teenage children (based on the bedroom/bathroom layout). Easy email communication with owner -- no surprises, everything was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place For A Family

Everything was great! In contact with owner and always quick helpful responses! Unfortunately refrigerator was having issues last few days and not keeping things cold. Couldn’t be repaired until after we left. Other than that, rooms were excellent. Captain’s Chairs made overlooking the sound so breathtaking! Sunsets were amazing! My family had a fantastic first visit to Topsail!! We will visit again!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family beach vacation

We had a great time enjoying our beach vacation. Property is close to everything we wanted. Walk to the beach is convenient, view of sound is really nice, home had plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. The house could have use a bit more of a deep clean for my liking but was fine overall and no issues. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home great location

The whole process went very smooth. The house had all the things we needed and plenty of room. The porch had beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021