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Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly

Beach vacation home with kitchen in Surf City

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Outdoor dining
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Sloop Point Plantation
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

On the beach.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Southside Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 25 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬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.

Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly

Premier Host-Relaxing three bedroom, two bath house on the oceanfront. Large screened porch and sun deck on the beach side. All the amenities of a home away from home with master bedroom with bath attached with new furniture including a King bed, second bedroom with queen bed and third bedroom with a double bed and twin bunk beds, ceiling fans in two of the three bedrooms, Wifi, 3 smart TVs, AM-FM stereo with blue tooth capibilities and inside and outside speakers, fully equipped kitchen with new granite countertops, quiet dishwasher, microwave, Keurig and Mr Coffee makers, refrigerator with ice maker and washer/dryer. Vinyl plank flooring in entire house.

New exterior painting. Covered parking and covered entry for the rainy days. Outside the house, there is a beachside deck with a kid/dog gate and beach front screened in porch with porch swing, a picnic table for oceanfront dining and rocking chairs to enjoy the ocean view, outside shower, sun porch and charcoal grill. No smoking. Pets(dogs) allowed with a $195 fee per pet, maximum of 2 dogs unless approved by owner. Towels and linens are NOT INCLUDED and must be pre-ordered.

Dolphin Watch is located between the towns of Surf City Topsail Beach. Both offer many shopping and dining options. Also, about a one-hour drive to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.

My cancellation policy is listed as a no refund policy, but if you need to cancel your stay and I can rent the dates you reserved I will refund your rent.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Rules

Cancellation Policy: Refunds can be made only if I am able to rent the property on the dates you cancelled at the same rate (same amount of nights)
Pet fee is $195 per week per pet unless a lower rate is approved by the owner

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a pet fee of $195 per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The beach is perfect for young children

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
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beach Front W/screen Porch Pets OK W/$150 fee
Special $100 per Night Till 12/10/20 Enjoy the Holiday Lights
3 Bedroom Beach Front With Screen Porch pet Friendly With fee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.9 mi (47-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Surf City.

Special Fall rates and weekend rates Oceanfront 3 bedroom 2 bath, pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very comfortable for our family of 4. There was every amenity that you could possibly think of. The location was perfect, close to restaurants and shopping.We had not been in Topsail/Surf City in about 20 years, it was just as enjoyable as we remembered.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R., Marlton, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphin Watch Beach House

The weather, while a bit warm for our weekly visit, was excellent. The Top Sail beach location for this property--also excellent--was just the right size for our family of four adults and a dog. The kitchen had all the cooking tools needed for eat-in dining. We especially liked the screened-in deck overlooking the beach, as well as the portion of the deck in front of the screened-in area. Sea turtles nested in the dune very near this property and we were able to watch several young sea turtles make their way to the water's edge. We hope they survive! The property owner was a joy to work with and was very accommodating. This property is a prime on-the-beach location on the southern end of the Surf City beach area. We are seriously considering renting this very property for next year's family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was a great find. It is perfectly situated on the beach, clean, well cared for, and well furnished. It is obviously owned by a family that cares about their home, not only for themselves, but also for anyone who stays there. We have already booked a week for next year. What a great place to land when you want to have fun at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa & Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest, Relax & Recharge!

After dealing with two weddings in 5 months for our daughters plus several medical issues with our aging parents, we just needed time away to unplug, relax, and recharge. Dolphin's Watch was the perfect place to do that! It had everything we needed for entertainment, cooking, sunbathing, and unwinding. Our favorite aspects of this gem were the cleanliness of the accommodations overall, the responsiveness of the owner, the screened in porch with rocking chairs, the quiet location, and the large windows across the front that gave us a beautiful view of the ocean all day long. A bonus for us was the fact that it's turtle nesting season and we were able to witness this first hand nearby! We only left the cottage twice in 7 days to pick up additional provisions. We were sad to see our week come to an end but it gave us exactly what we needed! We plan to be repeat visitors at Dolphin's Watch because it felt exactly like home to us! Thanks Greg for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation

We have stayed here several times and enjoy it every time. it is always a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay.

We and our 2 dogs really enjoyed our stay. We liked it so much that we tried to book the same time for next year, but unfortunately it has already been booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach home!!

Wow! This is one of the first times I've rented a beach house and found not a single thing I would change. It was perfect in every way. As soon as you walk in the front door you're hit by the amazing views. The kitchen is well-equipped including dishwasher and garbage disposal. The living room is comfortable and accomodating. The beds are all comfortable. One of the very best features of the home is the screened in porch overlooking the ocean. An outdoor shower and hose are conveniently placed so you can rinse off after every trip to the beach. We set up our pop-up right outside the back door. If you need to go back to the house for anything it's just steps away. We spent days boogie boarding, beach-combing, relaxing; nights ghost crab hunting and watching the fireworks! Just perfect. Thank you so much for providing this wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dophin watch

Great week as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kATIE R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Screened porch bliss

Great stay. Screened porch is the star - cut the cool breezes that sent everyone else inside. Beach was not crowded even though near two public access points. Perfect beach for your dog. People/community very friendly and courteous. A very relaxing peaceful week.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place.

Great place and great host. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness

October stay

Second time at this property. Had everything we needed. Shower heads are a little low but we made do. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Beautiful porch, deck and fantastic location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne F.

Dolphin watch

Cottage was a too rustic for us. Enjoyed the porch and deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D., Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Cottage

Overall, we really enjoyed staying at Dolphin Watch. The home is exactly what we look for in a cottage on the beach. Comfortable, clean, and inviting in an old school way. Is it opulent? Nope. But it feels like your home away from home. Topsail charm without the prentenciousness. It truly has all you'll need in the kitchen to boil up some shrimp and grill some fresh snapper. As a big bonus in August, the AC ran perfect. My teenage daughters loved the hot water capacity too! The owner has stocked a homemade spice Cajun rub that is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Already Planning Next Year!!

My husband, our four kids, my mom, and our two dogs just spent an entire week at Greg’s place. We had the most fantastic time right from the start. The best part about the whole place is the amazing screened in porch that allowed us to be outside at all hours of the day, regardless of the weather, with a full view of the ocean. Everything was very clean, the beds were very comfortable, and there was plenty of room for all of us to spread out. We already can’t wait to return next summer. Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Cottage

This was our first time staying at this property and me and my family had a wonderful relaxing time. The screen porch was perfect for the kids to eat lunch outside at the picnic table and read in the swing and rocking chairs in the afternoons. The kitchen had everything we could’ve needed. Everything was clean and tidy. Great location. Quiet part of the beach, mostly other families. We loved being able to just walk down and be right on the beach to swim or fly a kite. Thank you for allowing us to stay. We would definitely book here again if we return to topsail beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

Home was clean and provided many amenities. Definitely would stay there again. Only suggestion I would make is a lock w/working key on door to screened-in porch from house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect...

for a weekend getaway with my husband. We really appreciated the screened porch when the temperature got warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

The description and photos for this property were exactly correct. It was a wonderful stay, they had all essentials needed, and you couldn’t beat the location. We hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House

My husband and I and our pet, loved our stay at Dolphins Watch. Everything was as listed. The screened in porch with swing and the deck off of the porch were perfect. Plenty of seating. Excellent beach access. Close to everything. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D., Greenville, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach!

We’ve rented many beach places over the years. The location of Dolphin Watch is the best of them all. A few steps down off the deck and you are on the beach…it was very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house

There isn't one bad thing to say about this trip. The house was just right size on a beach that wasn't overcrowded. The weather was perfect during our trip. Two small thunderstorms in the evening after beach time was over. Great place to stay. Will definitely be looking to book a return trip 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect

This is the perfect beach cottage. It has an excellent view of the beach with immediate access off the front deck, has a wonderful screened in porch (and deck), clean, well equipped kitchen, hall bathroom was particular good as it was a large size and had excellent water pressure. I have nothing bad to say. Book this cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

Excellent house for the four of us! We loved the views from screened porch and the deck. Water was great all week! Dogs loved being able to join us on vacation too. We loved having dinner on the porch table with the ocean breeze! Thanks for helping us make some great beach memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay at Greg's place

I come to Topsail every year, and it is always my (and my family's) favorite time. This year it was just my kids, husband, and my parents, and we felt very at home. Greg's house was the perfect size, and had all of the things we needed to keep us comfortable. We LOvE the screened in porch and the ability to hang things inside it like swimsuits. The best part though, was how close the property is to the beach. As I said before we stayed at several houses and a lot of them have a very long walk to the beach even on the deck and stairs down to the beach... My parents are aging now and it's difficult for them to walk too much up and down a lot of stairs that are steep this was so perfect. Thank you again for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022