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The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife!

Surf City vacation home with kitchen

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.
A wooden house with a porch, a yellow door, and a sign for 'Vacation Here!'
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A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, a refrigerator, and a countertop with a coffee maker.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9974 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Close to the beach.Stay at this Surf City vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 48 min drive - 40.6 miles
  • Riverwalk - 52 min drive - 41.8 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 37.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬12 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.

The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife!

When you and your crew are ready to get away from mainland living, come join us here at The Cottage for the R&R you all deserve! This adorable unit of an Island Interior duplex is within walking distance to Beach Access, a local park, 2 bars, an arcade, and a convenience store! Spread your wings and enjoy all the amenities this quaint cottage has to offer!

When you first arrive, you will find parking for 2 cars in the driveway area. The Cottage welcomes you with a covered porch that is filled with comfy chairs. After a long drive to the beach, you can sit back, relax, and soak in the scenery. Walk inside and you are greeted by the living room area, complete with Flat Screen Cable TV, a comfortable sofa that doubles as a Queen Sleeper, and a cozy corner chair. This property also offers wireless internet service for guest use. Step through to the kitchen side of the property and you will be blown away by the bright, festive, and beachy decor. The antique retro furniture in the sitting area invites you to grab a book and relax while the chef in the family whips up a fantastic meal in the newly renovated Kitchen. Complete with all your major appliances as well as your basic cooking utensil needs, they will feel like a Master Chef in no time! The convertible dining room table has seating for 6 with additional seating at the bar for 2. There is also a large family picnic table out front where you can enjoy your meal while soaking up the Island atmosphere.

Down the hall on the left is the first bedroom which offers a Queen bed, a twin bed with a twin trundle, and a Flat Screen TV with cable. This adorable peachy room is perfect for the kiddos to pile in together. Just down the hall on the same side, you will find the first full bathroom with shower/tub combo. The second bedroom is located at the end of the hall and offers a Pyramid Bunk Bed and Flat Screen TV with cable service. Back out in the hall, to your left, you will find the Laundry Room, which offers a full-size stackable washer and dryer. This room also gives access to the second full bath with a stand-up shower.

The backyard offers a secluded sitting area with chairs, games, and a small fire pit so you and yours can sit out and enjoy our fantastic coastal weather. The recently renovated shed has been turned into an outdoor oasis! "The Summering Place" as we like to call it offers renters an enclosed heated and cooled hang-out area separate from the main house. The owner has stocked this little nest so guests can hang out and relax or cozy up and enjoy cocktails while listening to the music coming from the Trailer Bar and Tortuga's Nest.

The Cottage is one-half of a duplex property but offers plenty of privacy for its guests. Snag up your week at this Surf City getaway today!

➤Sorry, but NO PETS are allowed at this property.

➤No Smoking is allowed inside the property or on its decks.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 974 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Covey Cottage Charming Island Interior Half Duplex House
Covey Cottage Charming Island Interior Half Duplex Surf City
Covey Cottage Charming Island Interior Half Duplex
The Covey Cottage Charming Island Interior Half Duplex
The Covey Cottage Delightful Beach Bungalow
The Covey Cottage Beach Bungalow Near Nightlife a Beach Access!
The Covey Cottage END OF Summer Sale!! Delightful Beach Bungalow
The Covey Cottage ON SALE!! Charming Island Interior half Duplex
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.1 mi (47-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 2.9 mi (5-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Surf City.

The Cottage - 2 BR Beach Bungalow near Nightlife! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geneva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had an awesome stay. Everything was picture perfect

We had a issue with the bathtub and it was fixed in a timely manner. Very quiet area even with a night club across the street and a bar behind us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

😍😍😍

It's super clean, accommodating, and the location is KEY!!! Mini mart next door, arcade/bar across the street, another bar with awesome live music that you can listen to in the backyard and walking to the beach. We will DEFINITELY be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great little beach cottage

Overall this cottage was great and very easily accessible to the store, night life and of course the beach. The only problem, NO AC. It was very hot in there with out the fans provided. There are singular wall units but not enough to cool the place down after the sun hitting it all day. There could use some overall pressure washing and window sills were filthy, but if you are looking for a cute and cozy place, this is it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kayla F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Misleading

The house smelled like musty smoke. After a few days our suitcases and clean clothes smell like old smoke and we will have to wash everything. We arrived and the mattress covers were dirty, unknown splashes on wall at bed, and sandy floor. Also didn’t realize there was a second rental basically connected to the house. We had to share a small driveway with another renter. This wasn’t ideal with young children with us. The location is close to beach access and park which was great but the loud music from close bar/night club is clearly heard until close to 3am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage!

This house was everything we needed! The bunk bed situation was perfect for our young kiddos and house was clean and what was expected when we got there. We were worried about it being right next to a bar and even though the music and people were loud on the weekend, you couldn't really hear it that much in the house. The AC unit in the back bedroom was leaking pretty badly when we arrived, but after a quick email they had an HVAC guy come out and fix it right away. TV was kind of hard to figure out between the 5-6 different remotes but luckily we didn't spend much time watching it anyway. No complaints! Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage close to beach!

Great cottage with up to date amenities and decor. Close to bar and convenience store. Short walk to beach. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Rats and bees!!!

Every time we sat outside we would see rats running across the yard. Notified rental agent and they sent out exterminator but didn’t help. Wasps all over the place. Inside of houses ok. Very outdated but still ok. It’s located right behind a store and a bar and that prob where the rats were coming from but regardless the rats were all over the property. In the front yard there is a box with many exposed wires. The picnic table in the front yard has a broken bench and is very weathered. The grill at the small house had no propane tank so we bought one. When attempting to hook up the hose to the tank smelled gas and realized the hose was leaking around the adapter. Tried to use the grill from the other porch and it had food on it where it had not been cleaned, dirty, rusty etc. The bikes were rusty and had flat tires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect walk from everywhere. Cozy and clean!

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Micah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Covey Cottage

The cottage was cozy, near the beach, and instagram-worthy. There were a couple of issues upon arrival that the property manager attended to fairly responsively (the section of plywood out front on the grass was odd, though). Nice amenities, but they cottage could use at least twice as many place settings. The description states that it could sleep 9, but only has plates and glasses for ~8, iirc. That's an oversight that should be correctly. Otherwise, the location was lovely. I'd be happy to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Taste of Topsail

This was another beautiful week in Topsail. This is the second time I have stayed in this beautiful house and I LOVE it!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ayssa L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pros and cons of covey cottage

Pros: -2 minute walk to public beach access -kitchen stocked with cooking utensils, pots/pans, etc. -6 beds -2 full bathrooms -cute outdoor space -extra supplies like boogie boards, beach chairs, corn hole, bike helmets -washer and dryer! Cons: -bedrooms are both very musty smelling even with dehumidifier on - WiFi does not reach throughout the house -poor experience with getting assistance to fix keypad (required multiple calls) -property was NOT CLEAN when we arrived including piles of sand, dirty countertops, and dirty floors.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Kind of Disappointed.

The house smelled really bad. I had to buy a can of spray and spray it for 2 days to get rid of the smell. There was a lot of bugs under the furniture and the table was unstable. Wifi was a problem and we could not get a signal in the back of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Covey House

Cute place. A little music at night from the bar across the street, but not objectionable. Other than that a quiet neighborhood. The front porch with the fan on is a great place to sit in the early morning & evening. This was a second house for us on vacation - a get-a-way from the other cottage we rented where the family stayed on the beach. Basically we were here evening & early morning. Our quiet time at the Covey House!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place!

I really liked this house. The beds were comfortable and it was spacious for myself and my daughter. I felt like the cleanliness was lacking. The porch was covered with sand, kitchen table was dirty, bedroom mirror was dirty. Everything was dusty. Needs a good thorough cleaning. Otherwise great and easy process!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

Very nice place!

Our family of four enjoyed this beachy cottage! Super clean and beautiful decor. Had everything we needed in the kitchen to cook meals and really nice gas grill. Everything was so neat and organized. Instructions were printed on TVs, ac units, and various other items around the house. Very well thought out design. So convenient to beach access and right beside a convenience store. Our kids loved the arcade across the street. This place is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Love the cottage and the location!

Will def be back - quaint, quiet piece of the NC coast !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Derek L.

Great design and appointed well

This cottage was an example of an ergonomic living space that was purposeful and smartly designed. Hooks where you needed them, kitchen essentials, 2 full baths, and plenty of sleeping and lounge spaces. The owners chose comfortable cotton textiles, sweet beach accents everywhere, and low maintenance options- the rooms were easy to keep straightened and pretty all week. The outdoor shower is heated and we spent hours reading on the porch. With less than a 5 minute walk to the beach, we could hear the surf and enjoy beautiful skies all day. Downsides didn't bother us- it is next door to a food mart/bar, the music played until about 1030, and it is across the street from an arcade/second bar, so it's right in the middle of a small hum of activity that was overall very calm and only busy for pockets of time in the evenings. 2 minutes to a playground, and you can hop on their bikes or a car for less than 5 minutes for ice cream parlors, pizzerias, shopping, the fish market, and morning cappuccinos. Nice advantage is the second cottage next door if traveling with relatives or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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