Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
**NEW AMENITIES & UPDATES FOR 2024** Cozy coastal cottage in the <3 heart of Surf City. This is a 3 bedroom & 3 bathroom cottage on the sound side in Surf City with beautiful water sunset views in a private setting w/ a short 3 minute walk to the beach! There are 3 queen beds, 1 set of twin bunk beds for kids and over 700 Sq Ft of outdoor deck space to enjoy watching the sound, waterway, sunsets or traffic going by. The cottage has repeat guest every year!
We are located 1.2 miles from the Surf City traffic circle, Surf City Pier and a .04 miles to Kenneth Batts family park & pier (Swings, basketball court, slide, picnic tables and long viewing pier stretched out into the sound on the ICW). You can walk to the beach or take a short ride to local restaurants, shopping, entertainment & bars....We are excited to share this gem with all of you to enjoy and relax while visiting Topsail Island.
This cottage sleeps 6 - 8 comfortably.
The main entrance leads to our "front room" with a table that seats 4 & is a great spot for morning coffee or cocktail & card games at night! From there the house opens up into the living room, kitchen with island and dining room. The living room has a full size couch, oversized chair & flat screen TV.
The kitchen is open concept and sits in between the family room & dining room. The Island has 2 barstools & there is an additional raised bar w/ 2 more stools. The 2 guest bedrooms are off of the living space with a full bathroom between them. The master is tucked off the back of the house. It has a private bathroom with a large walk in tile shower, single vanity, walk in closet and VIEWS of the water galore! The slider allows access to the large deck overlooking the salt marsh & waterway right from the bedroom.
Downstairs is the game room with flat screen TV and day bed, a 3rd full bathroom with walkin shower and access to the patio area & yard.
*Bed linens (sheets) are not provided however if you don't feel like packing them please contact Sweet Dreams Linen Service on the island! (Beds all come with comforters & pillows. The kitchen & bathrooms are stocked with sponges & all towels). Don't forget to pack your beach towels.
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Please take the trash to the curbside on Sunday night for pick up Monday morning. Bring the empty trash can back to the house after trash is collected
Please bring your own linens and beach towels. Comforters, pillows, pillow cases, bath towels, hand towels and kitchen towels and sponges are provided
We reserve 1 parking space on the far left of the driveway for ourselves to use during the summer months. Surf City beach access is paid parking.
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Surf City
Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 5 min drive
Cape Fear Seafood Company - 4 min drive
Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 2 min drive
Shaka Taco - 2 min drive
Sear's Landing - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
?
As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
on 24 Apr 2026 start from AU$435, 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.
How much is parking at Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
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Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Coastal Cottage, w/water views and a short walk to uncrowded beach
located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-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).
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Renee was a wonderful host and made us feel very at home in her beautiful cottage. The sunset views were stunning and it was a very short walk to the beach. We are definitely coming back!
We had a relaxing time and loved the town of surf city. We loved the short walk to the ocean. We have both been to topsail before so it was fun to go back and visit our favorite shops.
My husband and I decided to spend our anniversary seeing the ocean as we live in Indiana and have never seen it. After the 13hr drive, we were so relieved to see that we could park on the property and walk literally 3 minutes to the beach. The property itself was very clean and had AMAZING views! We were also only a few minutes drive to restaurants and other local shops. The owner was very kind and easy to communicate with.
We enjoyed the cottage with beautiful views of the sound/marsh area with lots of wildlife to watch! There was a very short walk to the beach. The beach was lovely. We enjoyed the pier and watching the surfers nearby. The kitchen had very basic supplies and could have used more quantities of cups and mugs. There is no pantry. The listing mentions beach chairs but there were only a few and next time I would bring my own. There are no linens so be sure to pack those. Overall we had a wonderful time with memories forever made.
We enjoyed Thanksgiving at this cute but spacious beach house. The view out the back slider was awesome. It was a short walk to the beach and just down the street from restaurants and shops.
We drove from Michigan and were so happy with the cottage!! Our 2 grandkids were thrilled with the rooms and even played bartender for us!! We loved it and made many memories!!
Beautiful view of salt marsh. Also, close to beach!
We had a great stay! Host was welcoming and property was beautifully maintained and well equipped. It’s in the sound side of the island and has beautiful views. It’s a quick walk to the beach on this narrow island. A short bike or car ride to excellent take out. The road the house is on is your typical busy beach thruway. Not far from a beautiful park with a walkway out over the salt marsh (and a playground).
Excellent location, within minutes of anything you need. A few minutes walk to the beach, a go stroll or bike ride (a mile or so) to get a bite to eat, a nice bike ride south to Topsail Beach. The house was spacious for the 6 of us, the kitchen was stocked enough to prepare meals to eat in most nights. The downstairs area was nice and it also had a 3rd bathroom which came in handy. My wife enjoyed the sunsets from the back deck. The ONLY suggestion I would have is to have electrical outlets near the head of the bed in the master bedroom. Weren't able to use CPAP machine during the stay but it wasn't a big deal. Thanks for providing the accommodations.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was clean, welcoming and allowed for our family to spend quality time together while still providing plenty of room for one to have their own space. We loved the view off the back porch and appreciated the short walk to the beach.
This was my fist time booking through vrbo and I couldn’t have been happier. The place was great and the owner was very quick to respond to our questions.
Diane W.
About the host
Hosted by Renee Clark
We are a couple who met in the Carolinas & fell in love with the beaches, waterway & coastal life. We have two young boys who keep us busy but our other passion has become saving older homes & bringing them back to life. I am a local realtor, my husband is retired USMC and now a construction company owner. We have lived in the area for 10 years and are still local. During your stay if you have any questions about your stay, the area or things to do please ask. We hope you enjoy our cottage. -The Clarks