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Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

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Property grounds
On the beach
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

Tommy and Dees

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Enjoy effortless private beach access from this cozy cottage, with an oceanfront porch directly on the dune. Drink your morning coffee alfresco and watch the sun rise over the ocean. Step straight off the porch into the sand and take a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the shade of the porch while you watch dolphins jump and ospreys hunt for their lunch. Have an afternoon swim and pop back inside for a slice of watermelon and an ice-cold drink. Sharpen your surf fishing and shell spotting skills. The world is your oyster!

.This original 1950s cottage was built when the island was first developed and is still owned by the same family. It features four bedrooms upstairs, a small bathroom with a shower, and an extra half bath. The huge dining table has room for meals as well as puzzles and board games. The washer are dryer are located in the garage on the ground floor. There is NO interior connection from the upper to lower level of the property. The laundry area is accessed by a set of exterior stairs.
NOTE: The house previously had a bedroom and bathroom available on the ground floor which is no longer accessible. Some reviews refer to this previously accessible area.
The house is conveniently located just one mile south of the bridge and town center. This is a relatively quiet stretch of beach, away from public beach accesses and busy rental houses.

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 5 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

89232

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 16 min walk
  • Surf City Pier - 19 min walk
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Betty F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Overall good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Caley S.

Needs major updating
Can’t open windows because they would fall out. Ants infested our trash can in 1 night. The upstairs shower is tiny and leaks water very bad. The downstairs bathroom is bigger and nicer but in a terrible spot. The downstairs is in the garage. Has a terrible odor. Dead frog smooshed in the door jam. Blinds had never been dusted. If you can over look all that then you can stay here. The back porch was nice and it was 5 stairs to the sand. That was the only nice thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice
on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K., Hamptonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to the beach!
My family and our two older dogs had a great time here in this little old beach bungalow! It was five steps to get to the beach so it was so easy to take your stuff out there and run back in if you need to. Was great for our one dog who has leg issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dick C., Live in Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House, Great Location
Overall, we had a nice, good stay. The house being located right at the Dunes was a big plus. Stepping off the deck onto the Beach was Great, very convenient. The Kitchen was adequately furnished. The Furniture was comfortable and plenty of seating. The management responded quickly to our plumbing issue. I would recommend the House for vacation rental. It is not high-end but that's fine, it is priced very fairly. The Beds are comfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location, But........
Great location directly on the beach. That was the best aspect of the property. But, and there's always a "but," the house seemed very outdated and disgustingly filthy. The interior and furnishings were old. Looks like no renovations have been done in years. We were so grateful that we were able to bring our dogs that week, but it appeared that the carpets had not been cleaned in ages. There were very many spots on all of the carpets, and we assumed they were from dogs peeing on them. It would probably be more sanitary to rip the carpets out and replace them with linoleum. There is no way that the house was cleaned before arrival. Me, my wife, and our guests spent nearly an hour cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. I know this is going to sound gross, but the 1/2 bath in the large bedroom looked as though someone took a huge bowel movement and feces was sprayed all around the toilet bowl. The other full bath's toilet was also appalling. My wife put on rubber gloves and cleaned the underside of the bowl with a rag, and it was completely black. In the living room behind one of the cabinets we found a dog toy along with crumbs, dirt, and dust that had been there for quite some time. I could go on in regard to other items that needed cleaning/attention, but it'd take too long. In VACASA's defense, they did reimburse me for the cleaning fee. It's just sad that you drive nearly 8 hours and come into a property that wasn't cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront family and pet friendly cottage
We loved the retro cabin vibe and the expansive front covered ocean facing porch. Lots of birds and extensive dune shrubs and grasses. Lovely cozy, sturdy home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oceanfront setting & view
House was good. Loved bk porch w oceanfront Clean hm & porch!! Beautiful living room furniture!!! Update your website re nice furniture Problems: did not like shower head, can’t adjust , too dark!! Living room, half bath light out! Can’t open windows to hear, feel ocean breeze, ants in kitchen & increasing. For most part loved our stay & especially thank you for allowing us to bring our fur baby. Agency was slow on getting info to me ….had to calll agency& agency sent wrong door code x3.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Men's Fishing Trip
Great property, lots of space for 9 men 2 teens,our church men's Fishing Trip was great... We will be back... Caught some fish too.....
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023