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" The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Surf City

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hampstead, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Surf City vacation home, you'll find Mia's Marketplace and Surf City Beach. Surf City Pier and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mia's Marketplace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Surf City Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 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.

" The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway

The perfect family getaway.

A cozy waterfront property on the ICW @ Surf City, NC. Reminiscent of a Maine lake house. All amenities. Fully equipped Gourmet Kitchen. 30' deck with arbor. Fishing directly off the property bulkhead.

Lovingly renovated by owner with unique architectural finds. Pine paneling and pine floors throughout. Furniture from movie sets like The Notebook and Cold Mountain! Watch the exquisite sunrise over the water and equally exquisite moonrise. Catch your own crab off the bulkhead and enjoy a feast on the screen porch. Bike across the bridge to Topsail Island.

If you would like to break the payments down into 2 or 3 payments - just ask.

No Pets...No Smoking

Bed Linens and Kitchen Towels provided....Must bring own Beach Towels!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 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, a first aid kit, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

" The Fish Camp" - Cozy Waterfront Getaway Holly Ridge
" The Fish Camp" - Cozy Waterfront Getaway Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Surf City Beach and 5.9 mi (11-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is " The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Surf City.

" The Fish Camp" - cozy waterfront getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay at beach on great property

Location was convenient to beach and restaurants. Great property backing up to water. Nice views and comfortable house with neat eclectic decor!!! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N., Jonesville

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual beach trip

Great place to stay for a small family. Location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shai K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fish Camp

We enjoyed the atmosphere ..Its corky but definitely unique..We felt like we were at our second home..Overall this is our second time, and we will be back..Oh and its on the water..We could hear the ocean from the back seating area..Give it a try..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The place was absolutely gorgeous and spacious. And looked just as described. My family and I had a wonderful relaxing vacation here. We fished and crabbed and just relaxed by the water and enjoyed the beach during the day which was a very short drive. The best of both worlds! Great place to stay if you are not into beach front but love the water! Justin was very responsive and helpful in every way! I would definitely make a return trip and recommend this place to anyone! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back soon

My family loved it. Will be booking again soon for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house was as described. Lots of room and beautiful back yard. Some home decor is a bit eccentric but just made it interesting. The back building with the screen porch is very relaxing. The home is much larger than in the pictures. Justin, the homeowner is very easy to reach and very responsive. The location of the home is nice. Close to the the grocery stores and there is an ice cream shop a short walk away. We didn't do that well fishing or crabbing this week out back but that's fishing. Great sunrise on the back porch to see with your morning coffee. The beaches were nice. But fair warning to newcomers to the area. Parking lots over the bridge in town and at beach access areas are pay to park. And is strictly enforced. Go left at the end of the bridge towards North topsail beach and there are Onslow County free parking lots with easy access to the beach. Overall, Great stay and we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

quiet spot near the beach

Perfect place for us to stay. On a quiet street within walking distance of the bridge over to the island. If the fishing had been a little better it would have been a perfect vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L., Boyne City

Liked: Cleanliness

An Unique Experience

First let me say the host, Justin was a very responsive nice person to communicate with. This property is truly unique. Every room is filled with antiques. My husband and I being in our late 60's could relate to the furnishings within the home. The home sits on a quiet street. We felt safe and secure in the neighborhood. It is about 2 miles from Topsail which is over a long bridge to the beach and ocean area. The home sits on an inlet area. We enjoyed the herons and egrets. The master bedroom was wonderful with quality oil paintings and probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. It was so comfy I didn't want to get out of it, lol. The kitchen had everything you'd need and room to prepare it. You could tell the place had a history. It started out as a mobile home and was added on to from both sides. With the many upgrades it was hard to tell. The outside porch/deck area had really nice furniture where I sat and played my guitar a couple of mornings. The firepit area down by the water was our favorite spot in the evenings. We'd watch the moon come up. It was truly lovely being so close to nature and the wildlife of the waterways. We loved the place and our stay, but to be fair in the review I need to mention two things. One was the neighbors yard light that was so bright you could hardly see the stars at night. The other were the windows. No screens, many didn't lock or close fully. I'm sure those upgrades will happen. I know windows are costly. :>)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun at the fish camp

2nd time staying at fish camp for our guys trip. We really enjoyed fishing the sound in the back yard & Surf City area. Clean lovely home with everything thats needed to enjoy vacation for small family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and quirky

Cute little quirky place! We had a great week. Owner was quick to respond with answers to questions. While the layout was a bit unusual, it worked. The new deck furniture was really appreciated. The kids loved being able to fish from the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect…close to the beach, stores, restaurants, and fun activities…yet also quiet and private. We loved having fishing equipment and the ability to fish from right in the backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVE IT

Would highly recommend this place for a beach getaway! We loved every bit of it and hope to come back soon again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff L., Rockwood, PA

Fair

The property was as advertised. There are numerous minor maintenance issues such as door and sink fixtures were loose to falling off, holes in the screens or missing screens, broken windows, missing light fixtures, and loose boards on the back porch. A little TLC could resolve those issues. The biggest issue we had was a horrible smell of something dead as soon as we walked into the house, to find a dead, rotting crab beside the computer desk. There were also mice that ate anything left on the counters every night. The location is amazing as it is close to the beach but away from the crowds for quiet evenings. The yard and water access was nice. The beds are all very comfortable but the adjoining bedrooms were a little awkward. I would recommend this house if the issues were all corrected, but probably would not return myself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!!

The place was exactly as described. Very clean! There were a couple hiccups but after communicating (with quick response) with the owner they were quickly addressed!! Definitely recommend! Parts of the house however are not for the very tall! My husband (6’3”) had a hard time in the shower and kitchen but nothing that would keep us from ever booking a return visit! Really enjoyed being able to dish from our backyard!! Our family of four fit comfortably for the week with plenty of space to have some quiet time as well without feeling cramped on top of one another!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!!!

Our stay was amazing!! The house was so inviting and great location!! We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

corydon j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hippy Hut

I was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay!

We were very pleased to find a king bed in the main bedroom so listing was better than expected!!!! Loved the view and the perfect weather too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome but…..

The location/view was amazing.. if the review was solely based on that I could give ten stars… But….. The property needs a lil love. The screens at both the front and rear doors were ripped/detached allowing insects( and the occasional lizard) to get in.. The furniture, while unique, wasn’t the most comfortable and the table on the deck was entirely unusable. The biggest issue was the bed in the master. Was it comfortable? It was, very. Was it almost impossible to get onto? It was. The bed is very very tall making it nearly impossible for anyone who may be short (or with any type of mobility issues for that matter) to easily get onto the bed without some kind of assistance. I feel that information should be part of your property description.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation getaway

We all loved our stay. The house was great and in a quiet location. Loved being able to walk out the back door and able to fish anytime I wanted. We sat around the fire pit at night and just relaxed and talked. That is something we just don’t take time for anymore. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oct Weather is Wonderful

Owner was extremely easy to work with, did not encounter any issues with the property. The location was wonderful, the neighborhood (& neighbors) were very nice, Oct weather was wonderful. I'll be back! My son loved it and may try to buy it! (JK...a little). Kitchen had EVERYTHING needed + and the beds were so comfortable. Enjoyed the fishing, rented a boat and had a blast and the cool weather was perfect for a fire at night. ***** Retirement can't come fast enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Luc G.

Liked: Cleanliness

THE YAHT INN

This was such a beautiful, very clean, spacious & welcoming home! Definitely plan to stay again if available & would highly recommend to persons of interest. Overall fun inside home or outside fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

This had everything my family needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, beautiful view

This is our third stay in the Fish Camp and it was just as amazing as ever. The house is very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and lovely spaces for relaxation both inside and outside with a nice porch and screened in area near the water. We love being on the sound but also love that access to the island and the waves are very close and easy to get to from the house. I really cannot say enough good things about this property — we love it and will definitely be back for a fourth visit when we can!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Emphasis on the ‘Camp’

I feel that the purpose of reviews is to provide other potential consumers information to consider as they make their choices and that is the spirit with which I write this review, to provide information based on the experience and opinion of my family. This would probably not be an ideal location for fellow tall families (two of us are right around 6’). The shower heads, mirror levels and light fixture in the middle of the kitchen are at levels that require consistent stooping, crouching, dodging or contorting (as in washing your hair in the shower). This would be a good place for families who travel light as there are no closets and minimal surface space or storage. The wall hooks in the master bedroom provided a place to hook items but if you want to hang anything bring your own hangers. The owner has provided many towels which came in handy as we needed one to provide extra friction in order to keep the bathroom door closed. But bring extra washcloths, we could only find 3. There are no exhaust fans in either bathroom, if you like hot showers be prepared for that to add to the overall heat and humidity in the home as you will need open the bathroom doors to the rest of the house in order for the mirror to defog or be able to cool down enough to get dressed. For that reason and because it takes so long for the accumulated standing water to drain out of the tub, this house might not work well for families that plan on back-to-back showers. Be aware of the potential for that standing water as the bathroom is so dimly lit that you may not see it until you go to turn the water on. Lighting was also scarce in the secondary bedroom where there were only lamps and the overhead lighting did not work. If you try to move the couch to avoid neck strain from watching TV at the weird angle, watch out for what seems to be a poor repair of a weakened floor under the couch. No matter how we tried to reduce the frequency of opening the doors, there was no reducing the number of annoying gnats and other small flying things that were inside the home. Because of those and the crawly things we dealt with the owners may want to consider pest control or ensuring all openings are sealed. Sealing openings could also reduce the sewage smell that was ever present. I’m glad there are so many other glowing reviews and that is has been such a positive experience for other families, it just wasn’t a great fit for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Handy Surf City base camp

We enjoyed this quirky flat. Handy location. Helpful, friendly owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022