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Gorgeous water views, convenient Surf City location, fenced yard, & many extras!

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The back of the house/fenced yard/walkway leading to dock.
The driveway has ample parking for four vehicles and/or a boat trailer.
Plenty of outdoor space between the water and the house.
Entryway
Open living space on main level (view from the new kitchen)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9191.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 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.

Property manager

Scott & Bridget

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No events or parties allowed. No flammables.
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

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 21 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬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).

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 Holly Ridge 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views!

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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not title

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Beach Trip

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect off season trip

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Higginson Realty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with awesome communication.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escaping Minnesota Winter

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.
Stayed 51 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very clean, great location

Great place in surf city
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully Relaxing Beach Getaway

This property is the ideal location to unwind and enjoy time with the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and great location

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

House was even nicer than advertised. Lots of bright natural light coming into the house with beautiful sunset views over the sound off the back porches. Porch furniture was very comfortable with a nice table & chairs on the lower deck and two tall Adirondack chairs on the upper deck. We didn't experience any bugs during our time on the deck in July. Kitchen was well stocked for our needs and k-cup coffee maker worked great. We had takeout a few nights and bought a Topsail Steamer bucket one night and was able to cook/eat without any issues. House was very clean with zero trace of dogs visiting with other guests. Gravel driveway was large and easily fit our 3 vehicles (& would have fit more if needed). Neighborhood was a nice getaway where you couldn't hear any of the main road traffic...yet it was still just a 5 minute walk to the beach (directly opposite the neighborhood entrance). Owner was responsive to our questions during both the booking process and leading up to and through our vacation week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Dockside Dreamin!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect group getaway!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Beautiful warm and inviting place. The place was very clean. I loved all the special pieces of furniture placed throughout. I would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to unplug and relax!

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our vacation. The house was just perfect for us. Easy to the beach, gorgeous sound views and the perfect layout for relaxing family time. Will definitely be coming back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location and home!

Scott & Bridget are fantastic hosts! This house is in a quiet, tree-filled neighborhood on Topsail Island with a gorgeous view of the Intercoastal Waterway and a short walk to the beach. It was very clean and well-equipped, and truly felt like a home away from home. Scott & Bridget were friendly and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. We very much look forward to returning! This was our first time using VRBO and they certainly have set the bar high!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

April W., Willow Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at this Surf City Sound Side House!

We spent a week around Memorial Day with my in-laws, my 14 year-old and 2 of his friends. The place is very spacious and we made great use of the 2 living rooms. Downstairs was the adult oasis while upstairs was used as the gaming space. There was plenty of kitchen utensils and the place was very clean and furniture comfy. We also really liked the enclosed grassy area for our pup. The views over the sound were glorious and the walk the beach was easy. We also loved how convenient this place was to downtown Surf City for groceries, restaurants, and shops. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a private neighborhood

Perfect 2 week stay. Short walk to beach. Our own dock for crabbing and fishing. The house was perfect for us: young family with 2 grandchildren on main floor and grandparents upstairs with master bedroom and separate den. Kitchen provided all we needed and multiple decks gave us amazing sunset views. Thanks!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sound side property

Lovely property with a beauitiful view of the sound out the back. Convenient to the beach and quiet neighbors on each sode. I will return again and highly recommend this beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

We greatly enjoyed our stay! The house is lovely. Very nice neighbourhood, great views from decks, especially top deck. Easy access to restaurants and beach .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was great!

It was great to be close to both the beach and on the sound. The kayaking and bikes were super fun. The house was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and house

Such a great time here with family. We loved easy access to the beach and the sound. The house was well-equipped with most enshrine we needed. We used a local linen company that was very easy to coordinate. Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., Lexington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home on the intercostal waterway with a gorgeous sunset view.

We loved this beautiful home with its lovely intercoastal waterway and sunset views! The home was charmingly-decorated, spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked. The fenced yard was easily accessible for our pups. The owners were easy to communicate with, gracious and very thoughtful. We only wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Surf City

We loved our stay in Surf City! We were four adults, five kids, and two pups and we all had ample room to hang comfortably! House was as described, clean, well equipped, and in the perfect location for our crew. We paddle boarded from the property and played yard games in the backyard. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

matthew a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Change of scenery

We spent 10 relaxing days here and everything was outstanding! Bridget was easy to communicate and was very helpful with everything we needed. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott & Bridget

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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!

Languages:

English