10/10 Excellent
Tyler G.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tyler G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Location is everything at The Surf Shack
Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Ocean City Beach
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Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Ocean view
Explore the area
North Topsail Beach, NC
- Permuda IslandPlace, Permuda Island
- North Topsail BeachPlace, North Topsail Beach8 min drive
- Surf City PierPlace, Surf City Pier8 min drive
- Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)60 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Sneads Ferry
Seaside stay .With a stay at this Ocean City Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Sea Haven Beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Sea Haven Beach - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
- Ashe Island - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
- North Topsail Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
- Southside Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
- Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
Getting around
- Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
- Tortuga’s Nest - 4 min drive
- Shaka Taco - 8 min drive
- Surf City Line - 3 min drive
- Beach Bum's Grill and Bar - 5 min drive
- The Crab Pot - 8 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.
Location is everything at The Surf Shack
Location! Location! Location!
The Surf Shack is a cozy 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath Oceanview home that is a short walk to the beach. The large deck is great for relaxing after a day at the beach, enjoying the great ocean views and glorious sunrises. The kitchen, dining and living areas provide excellent entertaining space to gather with family and friends.
The 4 bedrooms provide ample sleeping space. Downstairs you will find a Queen Bedroom, a twin bunk room, full bath and laundry room.
Upstairs you will find a Queen bedroom, a twin bunk room, a half bath and a bonus sitting area.
Outside you will find an enclosed shower with hot and cold water along with an additional cold water only shower.
No smoking.
Linens are not provided.
Located on a quiet road with only a few homes on the end of Ocean Drive. The driveway entrance is conveniently located on Island Drive.
The Surf Shack is a cozy 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath Oceanview home that is a short walk to the beach. The large deck is great for relaxing after a day at the beach, enjoying the great ocean views and glorious sunrises. The kitchen, dining and living areas provide excellent entertaining space to gather with family and friends.
The 4 bedrooms provide ample sleeping space. Downstairs you will find a Queen Bedroom, a twin bunk room, full bath and laundry room.
Upstairs you will find a Queen bedroom, a twin bunk room, a half bath and a bonus sitting area.
Outside you will find an enclosed shower with hot and cold water along with an additional cold water only shower.
No smoking.
Linens are not provided.
Located on a quiet road with only a few homes on the end of Ocean Drive. The driveway entrance is conveniently located on Island Drive.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming 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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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 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.
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
1062
Frequently asked questions
How close is Location is everything at The Surf Shack to the airport?
This vacation home is 36.3 mi (50-min drive) away from the Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Location is everything at The Surf Shack have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Location is everything at The Surf Shack to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Location is everything at The Surf Shack offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Location is everything at The Surf Shack?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Location is everything at The Surf Shack?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Location is everything at The Surf Shack?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Location is everything at The Surf Shack have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Location is everything at The Surf Shack have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Location is everything at The Surf Shack to downtown North Topsail Beach?
This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from North Topsail Beach.
Location is everything at The Surf Shack Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews
2 - Terrible
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Kayla N.
Jul 26, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place had cockroaches, we found multiple dead ones within the first couple minutes. The wall with the air conditioner had been wet and warped. There was hair in the shower. The front sliding door wouldn’t open and had water inside of it. The whole house felt wet. Our things felt wet within an hour of being there. You are close to the ocean but you can’t see the beach from your front porch. We contacted the manager (who was great) and she moved us to another property. But it also had cockroaches and was across the street from the ocean. Overall disappointed in the properties ability to offer pest control options and the pricing doesn’t reflect the conditions of the properties that they rent!
Kayla N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Alexandria P.
Aug 17, 2024
Has potential to be great
This place has a lot of greats to it. Location, updates, fully stocked kitchen, laundry, outdoor shower, and view of the ocean. However there were a lot of not so greats to it. Upon first glance and looking at photos, it seems like a clean and quaint place. Once you get a moment to deep dive, not so much. The downstairs queen bed had yellow stains on the mattress cover, the dresser drawers had to be vacuumed out with all the hair and dust, the recycling bin had left over food in it, and the dryer doesn’t actually have a vent outside so all the lint just blows off to the side. We frequently saw cockroaches (dead and alive) and an upstairs window was left open so when we arrived there were large flies everywhere. The fridge was dirty and not cleaned out and the freezer was covered in frost making it difficult to close. The shower head had hardly any pressure making it difficult to rinse properly. Overall, the stay was okay. We frequent the island often so maybe we have been spoiled with our other properties we stayed at. With some upgrades and more attention to detail, this house could be a wonderful stay.
Alexandria P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Brook L.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Brook L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Dennis
Traveled with family and small children
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was a nice clean place to take the family with easy access to the beach.
Dennis
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron K.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Wondering place to stay with the family for the week beach access was right there with in walking distance from porch. We enjoyed our stay .
Aaron K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dawn F.
Jun 22, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
Not very clean, misleading on number of beds on VRBO ad and what was actually in house. We saw dead cockroaches on first day and the live ones at end of week. Misleading on beach access photos and description made it seem like access was directly across from back deck and they were done road a bit. Nice little nook and quiet.
Dawn F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie T.
Apr 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Topsail is a beautiful island
The house was a perfect beach cottage, we had a wonderful Easter weekend here with a visit from our Marine. Things I didn’t like, no linens, and the huge sand dune in front of the house and not being able to see the beach from the porch. Otherwise, it was a nice stay.
Stephanie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023