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

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Southside Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

On the beach.Your stay at this Surf City vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Surf City Pier - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

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

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.2 mi (44-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking to the beach?

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

Does Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Surf City.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ashlyn P.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

EST Mothers Day ever!

Very relaxing, exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps to the sea!

Simple house with a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family spring break

We enjoyed our spring break! Lovely place! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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