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The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City

Surf City vacation home by the ocean

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬11 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 Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City

This classic 1950’s cottage offers two levels with interior and exterior stairs for your family’s convenience. The main level upstairs welcomes you with the warm wood tones of the knotty pine walls and the charm of yesteryear, with splashes of coastal color. Sink your toes into the new plush carpet and 2 comfy couches. Ocean views and sounds can be enjoyed from the LR and DR as well as both oceanfront bedrooms,(K & Q); the 3rd. a twin bedroom has a partial view. The ground level apartment offers extra space. Tile floor with a seating and small dining area as well as a second kitchen, two bedrooms and game room, make this level ideal for additional family or young adults in your group. The ocean front covered porch is just the spot for taking in the salt air breezes, outside dining, or reading your book. While the large open deck is the best place for soaking up the sun’s rays and enjoying the view of the beach from the rocking chairs. All the charm of the 1950’s and an easy 6 block, 1/2 mile walk on the beach or street, to the heart of Surf City Town and all it has to offer!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.4 mi (50-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 5.4 mi (9-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City to downtown Surf City?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Surf City.

The Original Turtle's Nest- Classic 1950's Oceanfront 5br Cottage in Surf City Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zac M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host. The whole family loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barry C.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very nice week. Great location and we enjoyed the rocking chairs on the deck and also the covered porch. We wish the bathrooms down stairs were nicer and the ovens were standard size to accommodate cooking for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, comfortable house, helpful and responsive hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Stay here!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

June S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacay house

The owner communicated well and promptly took care of small issues we encountered. Great location and house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosha C., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach trip

7 in our party with age ranges 20 to 88 years old. Having three bedrooms on same floor as kitchen and living/ dining room was perfect for my elderly mother and disabled husband. My brother enjoys his own space so the downstairs apartment was perfect. Shower lower level very small and can only accommodate small adult but was ok for my daughter. Upstairs kitchen a bit small and was tight if more than two people in there trying to cook, but we managed ok. Downstairs kitchen actually bigger but didn’t ever cook down there. Still a cute functional older home in good condition. Best was the closeness to the beach even though that may not be a good thing in high surf! We will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ti H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite vacation

We have stayed here before but love it so much we wanted to stay here again. It is the perfect place for a family on a budget. Close enough to shopping that the teenagers were happy. On the beach with a sun deck so momma was happy. The owner is very responsive and the house was spotless! Best vacation and our number one choice for a Topsail Island vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view

Incredible waterfront view with great deck. Property is older but everything works. The property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this house

So far, this is our family's favorite place to stay when we visit Topsail Beach. The house is clean and right on the beach! It doesn't get better than that!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Beach House

Our favorite yearly beach house. Can't beat beachfront!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Our second time

Awesome location within walking distance of pier and Daddy Macs (our favorite lunch/dinner spot). Marriage proposal in our group so extra special. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting week but the deck is worth it!

We booked this house along with two other homes for a family reunion. My family of 5 and my sister’s family of 5 stayed in this property. Below are the highlights and lowlights of the week: Highlights: * There was plenty of sleeping room and the teens enjoyed having their separate space downstairs. * The deck overlooking the water was AMAZING was a perfect alternate for the sand. * The kitchen was well stocked. * The house interior was rustic/dated but was cozy & as listed. * Linen rentals were easy and grocery delivery is the way to go! * Weather was perfect and we were able to get out to the beach everyday! Lowlights: * The A/C had a hard time keeping up. The host indicated that the system had just been serviced, but some days it was up to 76 inside. * We were assessed a $100 fee after checkout with a note suggesting that we had a “wedding” on the property. (Not at all the case). The host offered to share pictures of the evidence, which I requested to see. The photo showed “at least 16 people” on the OUTSIDE deck, which was my extended family gathering for pictures. The owners had someone (perhaps the owner themselves) secretly taking pictures of us on the deck. Had we known this wasn’t allowed, we would have decided on a different location. * Beware that your vacay maybe being watched and the max occupancy is 10 regardless of whether you’re inside or out and applies to sleepers and non-sleepers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great oceanfront stay!

This place was perfect for our family of 7. Teenagers lived it up in the basement apartment. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The large deck was the perfect place for relaxing and the covered porch was a great option to get out of the sun. Short walk to the pier which we took advantage of several times. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this house!

Started out with some "hiccups", but owner was very attentive and quick to respond/resolve. Great communication. House was clean and location is amazing! We were not disappointed. We had a wonderful time there and would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time. House is dated and a bit small but very clean and location was perfect. Owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful oceanfront home!

We loved our stay and truly appreciated the open communication with the owners. Full kitchen, short walk to the beach, beautiful deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Great location. Great deck. Older home, but photos accurately show home. There were issues with the air conditioning during our stay, but I think the owners addressed it immediately before next renters. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We like this rustic beach house and its waterfront fun!

This a great house for those seeking waterfront fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri A., San Diego, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved that deck

Had a great stay. Wish there were beach chairs/ umbrellas and linens supplied, but we made due. We would rent again as that deck with ocean view made it all worth it. Kitchen ( dishes and pans etc) was well stocked as far as our needs. We also had a friend bring her bbq over for us to borrow for a couple days … which helped. Great location! Easy walk to local market and restaurants. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Classic beach home charm, great for a mixed age family group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

this property was perfect for a family vacation we enjoyed having the two living areas

we loved this property it was very quaint and we loved the atmosphere of the home. Loved the outside deck
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surf is definitely (what’s) up at Turtles Nest

The deck at sunset alone is worth the stay. Highly recommended rental. A nice Nest egg for the owners. Y’all selling? 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., Woodbridge, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach vacation!

We had a great time! The house is in an ideal location with the most beautiful views. The beach is right there! It looks exactly like the photos but even better. Very thoughtful touches throughout, from kitchen basics to beach toys. We love it and hope to make this an annual stay! Thank you, it is a wonderful home and we appreciate you sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022