This vacation home places you next to Surf City Beach and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Thomas Tackle and Seafood. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
Sloop Point Plantation - 25 min drive - 15.2 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 8 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 7 min drive
Shaka Taco - 6 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.
Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly
Armstrong
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This wonderful home offers a fantastic vacation for the entire family. Enjoy direct beach access and spend fun-filled days splashing in the waves and soaking up the sun. An outdoor shower and washer/dryer make it easy to rinse off and wash sandy beach towels. Whether relaxing on the comfortably furnished deck, enjoying the captivating ocean views, or taking advantage of the private beach access, Armstrong is the place for you!
Designed with a reverse open floor plan, this well-appointed home has all the bedrooms on the first level. The primary bedroom has an attached bathroom, while two of the guest bedrooms boast a great view of the ocean and beaches below. You'll also find access to the attached covered porch.
The second floor has the living areas tastefully decorated in on-theme beach decor. Enjoy the views of the Atlantic from the peace of the indoors, or step out to the furnished deck. The kitchen is well-equipped and includes a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator with an ice maker. Enjoy the ocean views while cooking or eating meals together in the dining room.
Extra amenities include a portable crib and high chair. An enclosed two-car garage adds ease to your stay.
THINGS TO KNOW This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Vacasa of North Carolina
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving 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
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.
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
89281
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Surf City, just steps from Surf City Beach. You'll also find Surf City Pier and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
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.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly?
With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and ocean views in some.
Are there hot tubs at Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly?
No, there isn't a spa tub 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?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 20.9 mi away. Another top airport is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is around 29.7 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly?
Yes, every accommodation at Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Faith A.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Faith A.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina B.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
swim with Dolphins
The home was very nice and being on the beach made it even nicer. The beds were very comfortable and having a bathroom upstairs was great. We saw dolphins everyday while we were swimming!
Tina B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kim S.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fur friendly beach house
Overall the house was great for our stay with our 15 year old lab mix. The property manager stayed in touch with us and tried to answer all our questions and concerns but didn’t resolve them all. Being a beach house, the property smelled musty when we first arrived so we opened it up and sprayed air freshener. We also informed them that the oven had not been cleaned. Otherwise it was a nice place to vacation. Spaces were as shown. They do not have a good grill.
Kim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherri M.
Oct 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location!
Beautiful home and you can’t beat the location. My only complaint is all the stairs. If you can climb LOTS of stairs, this is the place!
Sherri M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Allen H.
Jul 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, filthy home, never again
Upon arrival (Did a cleaning crew even visit?):
Dirt, hair, and sand on sheets and bedspreads
Microwave rusted and caked on grease inside door window and frame
Refrigerator filthy inside, had to clean prior to using
A seafood steamer pot left on counter with old cooked seafood still inside, smelled horrible
Half bath upstairs had a poop stain on outside of tank
Couches had sand all over them and in an effort to remove cushions from sofa bed and take outside for cleaning we found old food and crumbs underneath the cushions
Crumbs on the kitchen counters
All dressers had sand in the drawers
Most all utensils, cookware, and may dishes were disgusting and had to be washed before use
Had to sweep every room of the home because of all the sand.
Sticky kitchen table and overall a very dirty home
Reported all of this immediately upon arrival. Received lots of text messages saying they (Vacasa) were sorry and that local staff would be in touch. NEVER received a call the entire week we were there. My wife and I cleaned for 4 hours the first day there, including having to go buy cleaning supplies to do that.
Obviously we stayed because the rental investment was very expensive.
I would warn anyone considering this home to look elsewhere for this price.
Allen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Bryan W.
May 26, 2023
Alot of money Little Reward
Pictures are definately a lot better than the house. The major issue was from day 1 the HVAC is on a duel system andvtge floor the bedrooms are on was not working. Temp on that floor wa 77 degrees. Heat pump works the compressor unit was inoperable. Called Vacassa(management company) immediately upon arrival. They never came to check it, fix, it nada. Sent me instructions via text to check virvuit nix, turn off fir 10 minutes yada, enough for a dummy to go through the motions that they tried. Well i checked the cimpressor unit and its clear this has not been blowing cold air for some time. Its completly esten through, its impossible for the fan to turn. Anywho, they never checked on it after the first day nor us. If it was hotter ir will be unsleepable on that floor. We had to turn the upstairs to 67 and some of the cool air wafted down. It got diwn to 74 deg.
Bryan W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
2/10 Terrible
Davit M.
May 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Vacasa is terrible and predatory. Stay away!
Our family trip was completely ruined. Upon arrival we notice the AC in the bedrooms didn't work. Within an hour of check-in, I contacted Vacasa and they told me someone from the local office would reach out to resolve the issue by end of day. No one from the local office reached out and it was never resolved. I contacted Vacasa everyday, and each time they told me an electrician was on the way to fix it and that someone from the local office would contact me. No one ever showed up and no one ever contacted me. Our family has two babies under 5 months who rely on comfortable temperatures to sleep. Both babies were unable to sleep at night as it was 79 degrees in the bedrooms even with the windows open. Not only did Vacasa not offer to provide us fans, they didn't even bother telling us that no one was coming to fix the AC, leaving us waiting and unable to properly plan. The whole time I was speaking to call center employees from another country and no local support was available. They offered me a $60 refund which was a fraction of the cost of the stay. VRBO also took no responsibility and kept just pushing it onto Vacasa. This was my first time using VRBO and VACASA and it was a terrible experience. I would highly recommend staying away from Vacasa homes. They will take your money and do nothing if the house has ANY issues, plus they'll lie and ignore you. Since VRBO did minimal to help us too I will probably never book with them again either.
Davit M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sayre S.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views!!
Delightful oceanfront vacation! We brought our elderly mother and two dogs for a memorable respite. Will definitely return. All the comforts of home and easy beach access. Stellar sunrises!!!! Accessible to everything but far enough to be private and quiet. Already planning our return!