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Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town

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On the beach
View from property
On the beach
8 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 21372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

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

Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town

The home is a classic elegant southern beach home and features a private swimming pool, hot tub, elevator, 8 bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom and 5 large balcony decks. The home has magnificent unobstructed water views from every room from every angle. It has a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and level 5 granite counter tops (installed Jan 2021), beautiful hard wood floor in the living area, elegant furnishings, and two living areas (for when the young adults want to have their own space). The home sleeps 17-19 comfortably. It is perfect for large family groups with several generations. Each room has flat screen TV for when you want to get away for some personal time.

The home sits on the second row of the very desirable “South Shore Drive” and is walking distance to town, restaurants and shops. South Shore Drive is a 25 mph, upscale oceanfront beach road that is only local traffic. It is wonderful for walking or bike riding. The home is steps from two beach accesses (one handicap access and wheel chair ramp). There is parking for 6 cars with additional parking available across the street.

The yard is like a private resort with fenced yard, swimming pool, outdoor seating, and dining and entertainment areas. There is a 6 foot outdoor bar counter for entertaining and food service. The property is beautifully landscaped with 10 large palm trees in the back yard for a tropical paradise feel, large ever blooming shrub roses, and foot messaging soft Bermuda grass.

There are two beach accesses a short walk across the street (one equipped with a handicap ramp).
This home was built in 2006 and was the private residence of the owner. We purchased the home from the original owner in late December 2015 and began renting for the 2016 season. We wanted to share our lovely home as a rental so that others could enjoy not only the quality of the home and all it has to offer but also to bring their entire family and have enough space to really relax and enjoy one another. It is decorated as luxury accommodations.

What you need to know about this home:
All deck furniture is not created equal! Ever go to a beach home that advertises great decks and find that there is either no deck furniture, not enough deck furniture or the furniture that they have is low cheap plastic seating that leaves you looking through the deck railing as though they were prison bars? This home features 18 height top ultra comfortable resin deck furniture spread over the 5 decks. In addition, there are 6 lounge chairs, and 2 resin picnic tables and 4 outdoor bar stools. What that means is that EVERYBODY has someplace to sit and enjoy the great outdoors!

All bedding is not created equal!
Ever go on vacation to a great home and not get the full rest and enjoyment because you couldn’t get a good night’s due to horrible bedding?? This home features ultra premium Simmons “Black” and Simmons “World Class” Beauty Rest mattresses. Everyone has good bedding in this home (including the bunk beds)!

All kitchens are not created equal!
The gourmet kitchen featuring granite counter tops and stainless appliances. For your cooking pleasure it is equipped with 18/8 stainless steel 3 ply cookware, with quality Chicago Cutlery knives, and Martha Steward kitchen gadgets to delight even the fussiest beach chef. There are ample bamboo and cherry cutting boards for food prep and the home is well stocked with dishware and glasses. We also have an assortment of plastic beverage ware so that you can enjoy your favorite margarita or soda on the by the pool and on the beach.

The seating for eating: The kitchen table seats 10 and there is an additional pub table that seats 6 as well as seating for 3 at the kitchen bar counter. In addition there is outdoor ding areas for those that prefer to eat outside either pool side.

TV entertainment:
The home has 10 TVs (most are smart TVs). Four of the 10 TVs have DVRs. The 75 inch Ultra 4K flat screen HDTV in the upper living area can be viewed with crystal clarity throughout the 3rd floor common area. This TV also has DVR and DVD player. The DVR is a nice treat you won’t find in many rentals. This allows you to record your favorite shows or pause live TV so that you can enjoy your vacation on your time, and not have to miss any of your favorite shows or sports events. You can also maximize your vacation time by recording your favorite shows and being able to fast forward through the commercials. This gives you more beach time with you family.

Family time in the common areas:
In the evenings when the sun is down and you are ready to wind down, sink into the butter soft leather sofas and chairs. Put your feet up on a leather ottoman, relax on the leather recliners or glider rockers and settle in for relaxation. Meanwhile, the kids may be enjoying their favorite shows, DVDs or games in the bunk rooms or first level common sitting area. The lower living area gives the children and young adults their own place to hang-out. When the kids are happy…. The adults are happy! !

The views:
Since this is one of the highest elevation homes in Surf City, Spectacular Ocean, sound and town views are available from nearly every window and every angle of this reversed floor plan home. Reversed floor plan means that the bedrooms are on the lower levels and the main living area is on an upper level to take advantage of the great views. To be honest, this house is so ideally located that you will think every deck is your favorite view! You can even see the Surf City turning bridge from the deck of the home.

The Sleeping arrangements:
Because we know that it is frequently a large extended family or friends that rent this home together, we have made sure that there are 5 king bedrooms so that everyone gets a great room equipped with ultra premium bedding.

Bedding includes:
• One fourth floor King Ocean front Master Suite with slider to private uppermost deck. This room has 10 large windows for breath taking views. This room features a Simmons “World Class” BeautyRest, Recharge Luxury firm ultra-plush pillow-top mattress. This room is also equipped with a DVR.
• One King room on main level (which is the 3rd floor) with pool view and massive private deck. This room features a Simmons “Black” Ultra Firm mattress. The room has a walk in closet, slider doors to the deck overlooking the pool, and access to full bath located just outside the door
• One King Master ocean front room on the second floor. This room features a Simmons “Black” firm plush pillow-Top mattress. The room has a slider to covered deck and breathtaking ocean views. This bedroom has private bath, large “Jacuzzi” brand jetted garden soaking tub and walk in closet. This room is also equipped with a DVR.
• One King pool view room which features a Simmons “World Class” BeautyRest plush pillow-top mattress with walk slider door to deck overlooking the yard and pool.
• One King room with slider door to deck overlooking pool on second floor featuring Simmons World Class Beautyrest, Recharge Plush Pillowtop mattress.
• One Queen with window view of ocean and Surf City Pier on second level
• On the ground level there is one room with a twin XL over Queen. This bunk was custom built for adults and has 46” between the upper and lower beds. The Queen is also a Simmons World Class Beautyrest, Recharge, Plush Pillow top mattress. This room has a door that directly opens to the pool area and fenced in yard and a massive TV
• One ground level room with two sets of twin over full bunks. This room has a door that directly opens to the pool area and fenced in yard. This room also has massive HD TV.
• There is one ground level room that previously was used as a bedroom but we have converted it to serve as a second common “living area” for the youth and young adults. The room has a leather sofa and chair and also features a large flat screen HD smart TV, and second refrigerator. This is a place for some family members to hang out and relax.

In addition to the mattresses themselves, because we think our guests deserve the very best in a peasant and worry free vacation, we have equipped the bedding in this home with FDA approved, class 1 medical device bed and pillow covers. What this means to you, is that your bedding is FDA certified to be protected from bedbugs, dust mites, allergens, bacteria, and liquid penetration. It is all about giving our guests the peace of mind that they deserve for a worry free vacation. After all, you vacation is an important investment of your time, money and memories. We know those memories will last a lifetime and we want them to be all fantastic!

Finally, this home is equipped with hurricane shutters to make sure your home safely weathers event the worst of storms!

Conclusion:
In today’s fast pace lifestyle, there is no room for second best and for the “cross your fingers” strategy to selecting a vacation destination. We have put over 30 years of learning’s into purchasing and

Property manager

Ted Waltz

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Private spa tub
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Pillow top mattress

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • DVR
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the home or on the decks

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 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 not allowed
Note from host: $500 fine and immediate eviction

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
Note from host: $500 event fee for parties or events
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Free Early Check "personal Resort" Elevator 8 BR Hot tub House
Free Early Check "personal Resort" Elevator 8 BR Hot tub
Free Early Check "personal Resort" Elevator 8 BR Hot tub House
Free Early Check "personal Resort" Elevator 8 BR Hot tub House
Half Price Week of 8/10 8/17 Private Pool hot Tub Elevator
Halv Pris uge på 8 / 10 8 / 17 Privat Pool Boblebad og Elevator

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inis Spa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southside Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 10 minutes.

Personal Resort w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub & Elevator, Walking Distance to Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 119 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

Heaven!
Loved the house! Loved the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Fabulous rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Time at Surf City
Overall our stay was very good. The pool area and pool was a hit and where we spent the majority of our time. The home is very convenient to coffee, donuts, restaurants and easy walk to the playground. Easy access to the beach although a lot of steps. The owner of this home is extremely welcoming, helpful and immediate response to any issues and questions. He even turned on the heat for the pool as he was concerned it was too chilly at night and pool might not be enjoyable. As described, the beds are extremely comfortable. The beds are a bit high if you are short. Again, the owner was very responsive when we asked if he had a stepstool. He had a "safe" step delivered in a day. The house overall was well equipped. The elevator was an absolute blessing. The decks are huge and plenty of room for sitting as well as room for the kids to play. It was a great home for grandparents, parents and grandchildren as it met all of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation 2024
Everything was exactly as described. Nicely appointed throughout the whole house. Showers were great! Multiple covered decks were great to watch the ocean and the rain storms. We hope to go back summer 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large family!
This is the second year in a row we have stayed here and we have already booked for next year! If you need anything during your stay, Ted is ready to help! The location is so perfect - walkable to the pier and restaurants - easy beach access across the street- and the pool is great for those who don't want to deal with the sand. The kitchen porch is covered so a perfect place to have your morning coffee and look at the ocean. Thank you, Ted!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loni L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location * Nice Accommodations * Easy Beach Access
The property is as described with lots to enjoy. The host is very responsive and shares information to make your stay enjoyable. The main floor furniture is very nice and all of the outdoor furniture is very good quality. The home has easy access to the beach and many wonderful shops, stores and eateries are within walking distance. Three of the four bedrooms on the same floor share a bathroom which was a little inconvenient for our particular group. Also, some of the guests mentioned “sinking into” the mattresses. While some guests enjoyed them, others with back issues found sleeping somewhat uncomfortable. The pool needed cleaned and the host was quick to respond. Although the pool got serviced every other day, it didn’t actually get Cleaned. There were indications that are issues with the filter, which left bugs floating ion top of the water. Despite that, it wasn’t too bad and we still enjoyed the pool. The backyard area was spacious and we enjoyed the large number of seating options and tables. All of the positive descriptions about the house are accurate, however some guests may find the additional information helpful. Overall, we all enjoyed our stay and appreciated the communication with our host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great location
Super nice home with plenty of space for our large family reunion group to spread out while still getting together for meals and socializing. Backyard with pool, plenty of seating and grills is your mini-resort! Beach access right across the street and restaurants and shops within walking distance. Spacious elevator from ground to the third floor - a necessity for mobility challenged guests and big help during arrival and departure. Host was easy to communicate with by text and very responsive and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was the first time tacking the whole family, kids and grandkids on a family vacation together, everyone had a great experience, for some members of the family it was there first time to the ocean, we watched sunrises and sunsets, we watched dolphins every day we were there, everything was in walking distance, so we never got back in our vehicles until it was time to leave. overall, the best vacation experience we could have asked for, as a matter of fact my husband and i asked to stay an extra night to enjoy the sunset and sunrise on the deck again. The pool and hot tub area was wonderful and cleaned there was even a pool cleaner there about every morning to make sure everything was still in good clean shape.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family MotherD Gathering
About the 12th VRBO prop various quests have rented. Comments: • Great owners, beyond accommodating++, pleasant++ and accessible ++ • Most comfortable beds ever, rooms, baths, pool and hot tub all clean and operating • Common areas spacious and very comfortable for large group • Kitchen equipped to cook for 20+; 2 grills • Excellent location; beach access 2 houses down to the L & R, walk to pier, stores & restaurants • Great & abundant outdoor space with plenty of comfortable seating • Would definitely rent again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the pool and location.
Great Place for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent multi family home
The description and pictures of this house are spot on. The owner is phenomenal. He was very easy to communicate with and always responded immediately. 10/10. Book it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas gathering!
Great property to gather family together from several states to soend Christmas together.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf City
Well stocked with everything a large family needs for vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gail K.

Gail
Family vacation was great! There were a few issues one being not as clean as we expected. The pool was unusable for the entire week which was very disappointing. Location is great and had the right amount of beds for our family. Overall, a good experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Family Vacation
Our house had it all and was perfect for our group We would stay again for sure The owner was awesome and communicated with us as needed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wife's 59th bday - Perfect family getaway
We stayed here for my wife's 50th bday. We had all the kids plus grand kids..12 total. There are plenty of beds and rooms to unwind in. Almost everyone had a balcony. The front porch was the main hang out since we could see the ocean. There are plenty of chairs on the decks. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need. It is a very short walk to the beach and into town. The pool was perfect to end the day in and there are plenty of pool toys. I would highly recommend this house. Ted was a great host and very responsive. Thank you for making this a vacation to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay at Southern Comfort
We just returned from a week's stay at Southern Comfort in Surf City, and all we can say is WOW! Ted Waltz (the host) was friendly, informative and accommodating; he was prompt in answering all of our questions, and made himself available if we had any issues during our stay. The house was absolutely beautiful, and almost everything from grocery store, to restaurants, to ice cream/coffee shops, and to beach shops was within walking distance from the house. The water views from front and back of the house were gorgeous as well! Thank you Ted -- we would highly recommend your house and your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alice e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home!
Very short walk to the beach, beds were all comfortable, kitchen was fully stocked, pool was great. Walking distance to pier, restaurants and shops. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
TopSail
This is a large, well appointed home just a few steps from the beach. It served our large extended family very comfortably. The owners have thought of everything including high chairs, strollers and lots of pool toys. It’s great to have the pool when the beach gets too hot. We greatly appreciated the number of bathrooms, outdoor shower, and ample bedrooms. Kitchen has every thing you need— plenty of dinnerware, silverware, cookware. We enjoyed the house very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great big house
Already booked again next year so that probably is all I need to say :) Plenty of room, easy access to beach, short walk to Surf City, well stocked kitchen, lots and lots of chairs on the decks, extra fridge downstairs which is HUGE, plenty of room for a family with kids of all ages - including items for babies and toddlers (gates, high chairs, pack and plays.....). Best part is that Ted the owner is so easy to get in touch with just in case you need something during your stay. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Napier B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guests in Beach home
This is our fourth time at Southern Comfort. It really does feel like we are guests in a home rather than renting a beach house. Great space for the whole family, well equipped and comfortable. It is clear Ted (the owner) wants his guests to have a good time. One suggestion is a hand rail at the pool. Those of us who are older have some difficulty getting in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect plzce on 2nd row in Surf City
3 BR well equipped, tidy, clean, and perfectly located to avoid driving. Right acrossthe street from the beach. Very happy with the situation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vincent Beach Vacation
We loved the closeness to the water. Had a great week with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time
While our whole family had a great time and enjoyed the house, I do have a few suggestions. State that the elevator only goes to the 3rd floor. Have puzzles with all of the pieces, none did. Have a railing installed at the pool. I have mobility issues and needed help getting in and out of the pool, a railing would have been a great help. Ted was v
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and hosts
Our stay was great. Optimal for multi family stay. House was beautiful, location was amazing with ocean views from multiple levels of the house. Very short walk to the beach. Hosts were very receptive even dropping off a new coffee maker next day when the old one died.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023