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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Surf City, NC
Surf City Beach
Place, Surf City Beach
3 min walk
Surf City Pier
Place, Surf City Pier
6 min drive
Wrightsville Beach
Place, Wrightsville Beach
57 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
58 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bunk room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Guest bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Guest room en suite bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Shared hallway bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras!
Welcome to Dockside Dreamin'! This house has everything you need and more to allow you and your loved ones to experience many conveniences, fabulous sunset views, a cozy vibe, unlimited fun, and lasting memories!
Upon arrival, you'll enter via a unique door code, enter a foyer area with storage space under the stairs. The main living areas are upstairs on the next two levels. The house has recently been renovated and boasts an open floor plan on the main level with a new kitchen and new stainless steel appliances, dining area with a table for eight, bookcase with books for all ages, and a living room with a 55 inch smart TV above the fireplace. At this time, the fireplace is for decorative purposes only. The kitchen has plenty of space and is well-equipped with just about anything you might need to create meals during your stay...pots/pans, a steamer pot, a griddle, a blender, a toaster, a coffee maker (traditional 12-cup and single K-cups), a mixer, baking pans, casserole dishes, wine glasses, spices, measuring cups, serving dishes, and a large variety of utensils. The kitchen island provides seating for four.
The deck off of the living room overlooks the yard, dock, and gorgeous water views. There is a teak table on the deck that expands to seat 6 people, patio lighting set to an adjustable timer, and outdoor stairs that lead to the grassy fenced and gated yard.
Back inside, on the same level, you will find two bedrooms. One bedroom has two sets of bunk beds (a twin over twin and a twin over full), a large dresser, and a smart TV. The guest bedroom has a queen size bed, dresser, small telephone table/single desk, en suite bathroom with a tub and shower, a smart TV, and water views. There is a shared, full bathroom with a tub and shower in the hallway between the two bedrooms on this level.
Head upstairs to see the breathtaking sunsets from the comfortable bonus room. This cozy space offers a 65 inch smart TV, a desk/workspace, games/puzzles/cards for all to enjoy, and two sofas (one is a sleeper sofa with a new mattress). The deck off the bonus room is the perfect place to soak up the beauty of the inter-coastal waterway! There is a teak wooden chaise lounge chair and small table and two tall, weatherproof chairs on the deck.
Off of the bonus room is a laundry room with a large capacity Samsung washer and dryer as well as an iron and ironing board.
Finishing off that level is a spacious primary bedroom with a king-size bed with new 14-inch hybrid mattress with cool gel pillow top. You will enjoy stunning water views, a 43 inch smart TV, dresser, and beautiful primary bathroom with dual vanity, glass enclosed, tiled shower with river-rock floor.
Outside you will find a wicker bin with sand toys, a Razor scooter, a skim board, a beach cart, a beach umbrella, a charcoal grill, two aluminum cruiser bikes, two adult kayaks and two children's kayaks, life jackets for children and adults, a fenced yard, a wooden walkway, a large grassy area, and a new, private dock with a gate, a fish cleaning table, a bench, and a floating dock for kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and boating. We also provide a large rolling cooler.
The house is an easy 3-4 minute walk to the beach. This area of the beach is typically not crowded as there is not public parking areas nearby. The subdivision offers a wash area/shower at the entrance as well as a bike rack.
The wireless internet connection is very strong and reliable. Cable streaming is offered on all five smart tvs.
Your little ones will be well-accommodated too...the property has a pack-n-play, portable highchair, gate, baby monitor, and toys.
Your furry family members are welcome too! We permit up to two well-behaved dogs (we will accept three on a case by case basis & with an additional fee). The pet fee must be paid PRIOR to your stay and all pets must be listed on the rental agreement. Guests who bring a pet without prior authorization and payment will be charged $250.
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Dock, kayak, and bike use are at guests' own risk. Homeowners are not responsible for bodily harm, injury, damage of personal property, or death.
ALL guests will be required to sign a rental agreement detailing things such as cancellations, property use, occupancy, smoking, and pet policy
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 51 min drive - 68.1 km
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 55 min drive - 59.1 km
Wrightsville Beach - 57 min drive - 61.7 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Cape Fear Seafood Company - 8 min drive
Shaka Taco - 6 min drive
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - 6 min drive
Sear's Landing - 8 min drive
Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras! on 2 Jan 2027 start from AU$438, 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 Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras! located?
This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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What a beautiful home! The main floor was perfect for spending time with family with multiple places to eat and sit (indoors and on the deck). The kitchen with a large island was great for a group of people as well and with plenty of counter space. We loved being able to hear the ocean from the front of the house (especially at night). The intercostal views from the back of the house were lovely. Everything was clean. It was wonderful having two bedrooms with bathrooms and a third bathroom! Just an fyi that I didn’t realize until I booked: there are mattress covers, blankets, comforters, and pillows on the beds. You will need to bring your own sheets and pillowcases, hand towels, and bath towels (or use a service that the owners provide you with contact information).
Beautiful home and location. Very comfortable beds. We loved the bikes, kayaking from the dock and the short walk to the beach. The kitchen had everything I needed.
We had a great stay with our two dogs. The house is a very short walk to the beach and there was plenty of space to relax both inside and outside. The fenced in yard was particularly appreciated for the dogs. The balcony is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and enjoy the water view!
This house is not only comfortable but has everything one might need in a beach property. Short walk to the beach and the bay views with the sunsets is a real treat! Clean too!
Great Location and very peaceful neighborhood!Very spacious layout!The Host were very responsive to our questions!The sunset and sunrise from the third-floor deck were AMAZING!We have already booked another stay!!!!Thank You for sharing your special place!!
Wonderful house with gorgeous views! The house was very clean and comfortable, dog friendly, and had everything we needed. The location is perfect with the sound in the backyard and a quick walk to the beach. The hosts were great, too! Can’t wait to come back!
We really enjoyed our stay and everything about it. The layout of the house worked very well for our group and we really enjoyed the sunsets and exploring the beach within quick walking distance. We would definitely come back.
We have been to the Topsail area many times during the summer and decided to do a fall trip and would highly recommend it! The view over the inter coastal was so stunning especially during evening sunsets. The area was very quiet and close to town.
It was the perfect house for our 3 generations of family. Close to everything we wanted. Beach , shopping and fishing Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home
It was so easy to walk from the house to the beach, with the beach cart provided. The house was gorgeous. With it being on the sound side, away from the main beach traffic, it was a great place to just relax. Would definitely come back.
We had a very pleasant experience. The house is located in a very good area. We had access to the beach and the bay, stores and anything else we needed. The house exceeded our expectations.
We decided to spend some of our Minnesota winter in a warmer climate and rented the house for most of February and March. Wow, great house…perfect location, great layout, well stocked with all the basics. Host was responsive and attentive. Location is hard to beat, a short easy walk to the ocean but beautiful sun sets over the sound off the back deck. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
This was our first trip to Surf City and we will definitely return. We loved staying at Dockside Dreamin! The house was very clean and nicely updated. The location was great. It is in a quiet neighborhood that has a wooded path leading to the beach. The intercoastsl views off the two decks of the house were incredible. Great for enjoying our morning coffee and cocktails at sunset!
We are a multigenerational family and this house was great! (One person commented this is the best house we’ve stayed in at Surf City) We enjoyed the dock area for fishing and kiddo tried kayaking by himself for the first time. The neighborhood is great and so dog friendly. The walk to the beach was short enough so grandma could enjoy a stroll every morning. My husband is a big guy and didn’t enjoy the mattress, but no one else had any complaints. Hosts were great at communicating. We will definitely try to return if we can.
We enjoyed our stay. There were a few things we were a little disappointed in. The review made it sound like you were on the inlet. There were NO fish, which is one reason we picked this place. We were hoping to fish. When we arrive the dishwasher was full of dishes and the rug had dog hair all over it. Don't mind dog hair because I have dogs, but for the price I thought it would have been cleaned. The shower upstairs has mold, but I understand it can't be perfect. Neighborhood, bikes and walking trails were perfect.
We were a group of 5 adults and 2 dogs, and this house far exceeded our needs and expectations. The pictures perfectly depict what you get! Everything was great, from the small fenced in area (so convenient for the pups), kitchenware, incredible views, location, etc. Communication with Bridget was easy and prompt. We had an issue using the oven/stove so unfortunately, we weren't able to use it the way we wanted to - but Bridget did her best to try to resolve the issue and was sincerely apologetic. Main floor showers didn't drain well, but I'm sure they will fix that for the next guests. All in all, this was absolutely a 5* getaway and a wonderful way to ring in my 40th birthday with my husband, sisters, friend and furbabes. Hoping to make it back soon - thank you so much for having us!
Melissa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Scott & Bridget
We are a family of six that lives in North Carolina. We discovered Topsail Island in 2007 and have been enjoying its beauty ever since. Prior to owning this property, we had another vacation rental in Surf City for over five years. We love being able to provide a clean, accommodating, well-equipped place for families to enjoy and make lasting memories. We pride ourselves in knowing that our guests are happy. We always received 5-star reviews with our last property and look forward to the same with this one. Additionally, having repeat guests return time and time again has been awesome!
Why they chose this property
We are excited to offer our guests a complete beach/island experience! The amount of fun and activities this property offers is amazing! There are not many homes that offer all of the fun of having a private dock as well as being so close to the beach too. Additionally, we provide many things at your convenience that families often have to rent when staying elsewhere, such as kayaks, bikes, and a beach cart. Another great perk for dog owners is having the fenced yard to keep the furry family members safe and happy!