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Peaceful Surf City cottage with ocean views and easy beach access

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Beach
TV
Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1178 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Inis Spa - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Escape Spa - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful Surf City cottage with ocean views and easy beach access

New in our program, this home as many great reviews from past guests!

Perfectly positioned along North Shore Drive, Living the Dream is a charming beach cottage offers beautiful ocean views, easy beach access, and a peaceful setting away from the crowds. Recently remodeled, the home blends classic coastal charm with modern comforts, creating the perfect spot for a laid-back Topsail getaway.

Step inside and you'll immediately feel the warm, inviting atmosphere. The cozy living room features a spacious sofa that converts into an additional sleeping area, a TV for relaxing evenings, and direct access to the deck—ideal for enjoying the ocean breeze. Just beyond, the dining area provides a comfortable space for meals and gathering together.

The kitchen, tucked into the soundside corner of the home, is thoughtfully arranged and equipped with everything you need to prepare your favorite dishes during your stay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, 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 and a coffee maker.

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Front of property
Loggerhead Inn & Suites
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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 269 reviews
$151 nightly
The price is $171
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,178 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

1007787

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Surf City, just steps from Surf City Beach. You'll also find The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Ohana Paddle Sports within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next 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.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed 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 24.7 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 27.6 mi away.

Peaceful Surf City cottage with ocean views and easy beach access Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 20 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

These hosts really thought of everything! The beautiful decor made for a cozy, homey feel, the beds were all very cozy, the outdoor shower helped keep sand to a minimum, there were plenty of towels provided and extra blankets,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location, price, and overall amenities were perfect for our family of 5. The toys were a nice addition.The oven was broken the entire time we were there. This was apparently a known issue before we arrived because we received a text about it before even using the oven. We ended up having to discard food we bought to try to save ourselves money because we could not get anyone to come fix the oven. I texted daily and kept getting excuses to wait. We finally gave up by Thursday, gave the neighbor our oven food, and spent more money on going out. This part was not the property owner's fault but I am very unhappy with Vacasa who was managing the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place if the cockroaches didn't show up:(

Great location, floors and counters clean, kitchen clean, day 2 - I saw and took pictures of roaches in the kitchen. I called VRBO or Vacassa and was told someone would be there ASAP - noone showed or contacted me - I was in this house for 5 nights. We saw cockroaches in the kitchen and one in the master bathroom..... Needless to say I won't stay at this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs updates and better cleaning before guests

The kitchen has several issues and needs updates
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short vacay

Perfect location and great price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Buster B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not worth the money I payed

No barbecue grill couldn't empty trash from the house cuz the outside trash cans were overflowing dirty linens from the occupants before us stayed on deck for 3 days
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip June 2023

We loved the location. The kitchen was fine. The 2nd bedroom bed was horrible and the twin bed mattress was a box spring. Living room couch needed to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

Rental

Good size for 8 adults. Beach access was very close and handy. Driveway would fit 4 cars. Walk in shower was a nice find not mention in the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023