Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool
Beautifully decorated four bedroom, three bathroom beach house, with each bedroom having its own deck entrance, and where the home includes access to a tropical, seasonal community pool. Just a short 3 minute walk to the beach or sound - water in both directions. Drop in a kayak or go fishing on the community day dock. New upgrades for 2021: quartz countertops, ocean blue glass backsplash, modern lighting, tile flooring, and rattan barstools in kitchen, new carpet, outdoor shower, desk for remote working, full/full and full/twin bunkbeds for more sleeping space, and more! Located on a quiet side street a mile from bridge and downtown Surf City. It’s the perfect place for family and friends to enjoy the beach views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intercoastal Waterway with the convenience and amenities of a beach community
The owners manage the property, so you will have all of their attention, excellent communication, and recommendations from locals who care for every detail of your stay!
The home can accommodate up to 11 adults/children with bed sizes including two (2) Queen Beds, one (1) Full/Full Bunk Bed, and one (1) Pyramid Bunk Bed. Linens, pillows, bedspreads, and blankets are provided. Bath towels/washcloths are also provided. The property offers Keyless Access Entry for speedy check in. An entry code will be provided prior to arrival. Keyless codes activate at the check-in time (or earlier if agreed upon). 1st Floor: Master Bedroom- queen bed with en-suite bathroom. Guest Bedroom- full/full bunkbed. Guest Bedroom – pyramid bunk bed (twin/full). Hallway full bath. 2nd Floor: Guest Bedroom – queen bed. Hallway full bath. Open concept kitchen, dining, and family room. Outdoor amenities include: outdoor hot/cold shower, outdoor picnic table, benches, hammock, (3) covered parking, outdoor grill, and an outdoor closet that comes with beach chairs/umbrella, where tenants can store/lock additional items.
Additional amenities include: (4) decks with deck furniture (including free standing basket swing - see photo), central air/heat, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, wireless internet access, 3 color cable TVs, and DVD player.
1st Floor: Master Bedroom- queen bed with ensuite bathroom. Guest Bedroom- queen bed. Guest Bedroom – pyramid bunk bed (twin/full). Hallway full bath.
2nd Floor: Guest Bedroom – full bed. Hallway full bath. Kitchen and family room.
Featured amenities include central air/heat, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, outdoor hot/cold shower, (3) covered parking, wireless internet access, 3 color cable TVs, DVD player, outdoor grill, (4) porches and deck furniture.
No PETS and/or SMOKING are permitted at this property.
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POOL RULES: Hrs 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
No glass allowed in pool area. No smoking or vaping in pool area. No ANIMALS in pool area Clubhouse is restricted.
LAUNDRY/TOWELS: are NOT to be hung over balcony/deck railings. Violation of this rule could result in a $100 fine.
TRASH and RECYCLING pick-up is early on MON 2nd pick up on FRI from (MAY - SEP) trash ONLY. Place cans next to MAILBOXES on SUN or THUR nights.
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Surf City
Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 5 min drive
Cape Fear Seafood Company - 5 min drive
Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 3 min drive
Shaka Taco - 3 min drive
Sear's Landing - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool on 8 Apr 2026 start from AU$408, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Coastal Cottage - 4 BD & 3 BA - Short Walk to Beach - ICW & Ocean Views - Pool located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time! Great location with long dock to inner coastal for fishing and short walk to beach access. Also private community pool in the middle of the allotment!
Lovely, well stocked home located between the beach and the inland waterway. Just a short walk to the beach which we found peaceful and clean. The bonus for us was having access to the pool which our grandkids enjoyed later in the day along with the pier to fish for crabs. I would highly recommend for a family vacation.
The location of this house is perfect! Right in between the sound and the ocean, it’s a very short walk to both. Just a mile down the road on the Oceanside are great shops and restaurants that you can easily walk to. The sound is beautiful and easy to get to via the dock. The house itself was very clean and the perfect size for 3 parties!
Great house for our friends and family. We had two couples and six kids stay in the house. The kids loved the dual bunk bunk beds. Beach access was a short walk down the sidewalk. They were dredging sand to eliminate beach and the kids loved seeing the bulldozers and forklifts carrying the piping off the beach. We had a blast thanks for having us.
This is the 4th time we have stayed in this complex! We love that there is the pool when we can’t go to beach. This was the first time we stayed in this house. I was very pleased. The house was clean and well stocked. Loved that Linens were included the house. We have always been charged extra for linens. Owners were very responsive. It was a great family trip. Can’t wait to come back to Surf City/ Topsail Island
Everything about our stay was PERFECT! The home was in an awesome location for the beach and was very clean, roomy, and had comfortable furniture! Our host, Susan, communicated with us promptly when we reached out to her and was so accommodating for a few of our requests! We will definitely recommend Topsail Island to our friends as we have been coming here for 28 years and highly recommend the perfect location!
My husband and I were visiting our daughter and 4 grands (8,6,4,2) in NC for 2 weeks. We decided to take them to the beach for a getaway! This property was perfect. Master upstairs for my hubby and I, and master and 2 bunk rooms on 2 nd floor. Quick walk to the beach. We had rain one day and hung out watching movies and playing monopoly (which was provided)!
We enjoyed our stay SO much. The property is even better in person than it looks in the listing. So well appointed, everything you would expect and more. Pantry items, detergeant, foil and even a small stocked pantry. We loved the views from the balconies on every bedroom and two master suites. The porch hammock swing was so relaxing and can we talk about the OWNERS for a moment?! Every communication was answered within seconds and even followed up by a call if needed. They were so friendly and responsive from the booking to check out. Dont hesitate to grab this one if its available. We are local but this will be our go to for all future visits. Highly recommend.
The property was extremely clean and matched the listing description. Susan was very responsive and helpful to all inquiries. They provided enough garbage bags, laundry pods, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper until we were able to get settled and get to the store. We very much enjoyed the location of the home and our stay! We would recommend this home if you’re looking to be in close proximity to the beach and to the restaurants, shopping, etc. in Surf City. We rented golf carts from a local company for the week and were able to use them to go to and from the beach, as well as for going for dinner, to the local grocery store, and for ice cream in Surf City.
Just a helpful tip to future renters - there are no chairs provided at the community pool, so be sure to bring your own if you would like to spend your days lounging poolside.
We have been coming to Surf City for years and tried this spot out for the first time. Overall was a nice place to stay! The dock is beautiful and the rooms fit everyone. But had a couple things that made this more like a 4 or 4.5 than a 5 star review. For a place that "sleeps 11" there's really only one usable pot, which makes making dinner a really long ordeal (unless you want to cook things in tiny saucepans?). The dining room table only seats 6 and while there are barstools, having a bigger table to accommodate the number of guests you have would be nice. Finally, the part that probably frustrated us the most was that the thermostat was on a timer (which is fine) but the owners set the A/C to go totally OFF starting TWO hours before checkout time, which made for a very sweaty clean-up and checkout process. I reached out to the owners about it at the time, thinking at first something was broken, but no response. If you can do it on a timer, just set the timer for the actual checkout time and let us clean your place, doing the dishes and laundry, without panting.
Samantha G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Hi Samantha - thank you for leaving a review as this helps us to continually improve. We did not receive your message about the temperature until right before you departed or we certainly would have made an effort to help. Per our exchange it was sent only about a half hour before checkout. To clarify, we do not have the thermostat on a timer. I’m not sure what the issue was while you were checking out, but this is not due to any timer that we set. We have not had this issue before or since but will certainly look into it moving forward to ensure that it does not occur again. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the feedback overall. We will add cookware and consider additional seating.
My family and I were traveling from upstate NY, to visit our son at Camp Lejuene. It was a very beautiful home! Very well decorated and easy to contact property owners for a very small issue! Resolved very quickly! Beds were comfortable and lots of living space and room for our 9 family trip! Close enough walk to the beach and pier (if you like to walk) Would def recommend and or stay here again!
Wow! This house is lovely. It’s a short walk
to a beautiful beach. Our grandchildren enjoyed using the pool and had a great time at the beach. The house is beautifully decorated, has comfortable beds, and is well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings and evenings. Thank you!
Love love loved it! It is exactly what it says it is. Susan was a great host. We will return. Be sure to check out mahi sandwich and twice baked potatoe at Surf Dogs.
Plenty of sleeping space and short walk to the beach. Great views of water and sound. The property was well appointed and had plenty of dishes, kitchen supplies and towels. The dishwasher and washing machine were nice and large which is amazing when cleaning up after a group of 7. The hosts are very responsive and even offered an early check-in! We happily took them up on it. We took 4 kids fishing on the community pier, went to the beach every day and saw dolphins every afternoon. Lots of boardgames at the house to play with when it rained a little. A really nice way to kick off the New Year!
We enjoyed our stay at this lovely beach home in Surf City. The set up of the home was great, very clean, and nicely decorated. There was plenty of room and nice views from the decks of both the ocean and intercontinental. Very easy and quick walk to the beach and the beach was huge! We enjoyed many long walks on the beach during our visit. The location was also convenient to stores and other amenities. The owners were very kind and very responsive. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay! -Ann & Bill
Our family had a great stay in Surf City! The location was great…short walk to the beach, pool in the community, and the beautiful dock on the ICW. Owners were very responsive!
This house had everything we were looking for. We wanted a short walk to the beach, access to the sound for fishing, and pool access. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer.
Sara W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
About the host
Hosted by Susan Barsky
We moved from PA to NC in 2015 and are proud to now call NC home. We have a young family and enjoy the beach house both to use/renovate for our own leisure, as well as share it with others. We love getting to know our guests as well as the occasions they're traveling for and consider it our privilege to host an incredible vacation for your group. Because we own the property and do not use a management company, we provide customized communication to meet all of your needs and ensure a memorable stay for you and your family/friends!
Why they chose this property
We love Topsail Island! After exploring the NC area, it was our first choice when searching for a beach home with beautiful, tropical water beaches (minus the crowds), locally-owned fresh food restaurants, and authentic boutique shopping. We looked for a home in the area for a year, and when we viewed this one we fell in love. It's a newer home with a beautiful interior and awesome views all around. it is our pleasure to open this home to you...we know that you'll enjoy your stay! This home has awesome views of the Ocean and the Intra Coastal Waterway from all four (4) decks. It is situated on a narrow section of the island that offers this unique perspective. Get amazing views without paying the oceanfront prices. House is approximately 300 feet from the beach and less than 5 minute walk to a beach access. Just a short walk or bike ride to Surf City restaurants, shopping, and the pier.
What makes this property unique
Community private-pool, open in the summer, it is accessed by only a few homes so it is usually uncrowned and always private. Community day dock, that stretches far out into the ICW for fishing, kayaking, crabbing, and sun bathing or just viewing the unforgettable sunsets. Newer home located in beautiful Live Oaks Community setting.