10/10 Excellent
Pat H.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pat H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
2nd Row, Ocean View, Close to Beach Access, Perfect Location, Pet Friendly
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Surf City, NC
- Place, Surf City Beach4 min walk
- Place, Surf City Pier4 min drive
- Place, Wrightsville Beach56 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Large Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Small Guest Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Main Bath
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outdoor Shower
Shower only
Primary Bath
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
2nd Row, Ocean View, Close to Beach Access, Perfect Location, Pet Friendly
Welcome to Clocking Out! We have everything you need to maximize beach time and enjoy all of the amenities Surf City has to offer. The perfect mix of comfort and convenience! PET FRIENDLY and full of charm, this 4BR, 2BA home has plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the ocean air.
Head up to the front porch where you'll enjoy beautiful sunsets and a cool breeze.
As soon as you open the front door, you'll be greeted by an open concept living space, recently updated kitchen, lots of seating and breathtaking views of the ocean. Enjoy your coffee and the sunrise on the back, covered deck, while you listen to the waves crash and watch the dolphins splash in the gorgeous blue ocean.
Sheltered from the sun with additional seating, charcoal grill, corn hole and tons of space make the lower level the perfect place to relax and play after a perfect beach day. The full size washer/dryer are are available for you to use anytime. And you are welcome to use any of the beach gear like skim boards, boogie boards, discs for golf, beach chairs and fishing equipment.
The primary bedroom (queen) has a view of the ocean and a private en-suite with shower. Three guest bedrooms share access to the main bath. The large guest room has a queen size bed. The small bedroom has a twin day bed with twin pull out trundle. The bunk room has four twin beds. And if you need to spread out just a bit more, there is also a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The living room and every bedroom have smart TVs and the home has been updated to 800 mbps so internet access and streaming is seamless.
Heading to the beach? You are less than a minute from dipping your toes in the sand! Public access #2 will take you over the dune and onto a beautiful and wide stretch of pristine beach. Enjoy the awesome Surf City waves, wide beach, shore fishing and shell collecting. The house also has a full sized, covered, outdoor shower to rinse off when your beach day is done.
When you're not at the beach, please enjoy the books, board games and puzzles provided. This location is so close to everything! A public playground is two blocks away. The Surf City Pier is a gorgeous beach walk and just two miles away. The home is minutes from the Surf City town center shops. And you will be just a few blocks from local bars, restaurants and the arcade. Don't forget about golfing - there is a local public golf course, disc golf course and mini-golf nearby. SO much to do!
LINENS ARE INCLUDED! Bedding, bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes are provided. Kitchen linens and sponge will be waiting for you, but please remember to bring your own paper products and cleaning supplies.
PET FRIENDLY! Nightly fee includes up to 2 animals.
Check in - 4pm
Check out - 10am
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.
Head up to the front porch where you'll enjoy beautiful sunsets and a cool breeze.
As soon as you open the front door, you'll be greeted by an open concept living space, recently updated kitchen, lots of seating and breathtaking views of the ocean. Enjoy your coffee and the sunrise on the back, covered deck, while you listen to the waves crash and watch the dolphins splash in the gorgeous blue ocean.
Sheltered from the sun with additional seating, charcoal grill, corn hole and tons of space make the lower level the perfect place to relax and play after a perfect beach day. The full size washer/dryer are are available for you to use anytime. And you are welcome to use any of the beach gear like skim boards, boogie boards, discs for golf, beach chairs and fishing equipment.
The primary bedroom (queen) has a view of the ocean and a private en-suite with shower. Three guest bedrooms share access to the main bath. The large guest room has a queen size bed. The small bedroom has a twin day bed with twin pull out trundle. The bunk room has four twin beds. And if you need to spread out just a bit more, there is also a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The living room and every bedroom have smart TVs and the home has been updated to 800 mbps so internet access and streaming is seamless.
Heading to the beach? You are less than a minute from dipping your toes in the sand! Public access #2 will take you over the dune and onto a beautiful and wide stretch of pristine beach. Enjoy the awesome Surf City waves, wide beach, shore fishing and shell collecting. The house also has a full sized, covered, outdoor shower to rinse off when your beach day is done.
When you're not at the beach, please enjoy the books, board games and puzzles provided. This location is so close to everything! A public playground is two blocks away. The Surf City Pier is a gorgeous beach walk and just two miles away. The home is minutes from the Surf City town center shops. And you will be just a few blocks from local bars, restaurants and the arcade. Don't forget about golfing - there is a local public golf course, disc golf course and mini-golf nearby. SO much to do!
LINENS ARE INCLUDED! Bedding, bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes are provided. Kitchen linens and sponge will be waiting for you, but please remember to bring your own paper products and cleaning supplies.
PET FRIENDLY! Nightly fee includes up to 2 animals.
Check in - 4pm
Check out - 10am
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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About the area
Surf City
Located in Surf City, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Surf City, NC
What's nearby
- Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 54 min drive - 57.5 km
- Wrightsville Beach - 56 min drive - 60.2 km
- Riverwalk - 58 min drive - 68.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
- Tortuga’s Nest - 9 min walk
- Sear's Landing - 6 min drive
- Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - 5 min drive
- Shaka Taco - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa D.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Melissa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
courtney r.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation!!
courtney r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
George W.
25 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
George W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, delightful property.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vince D.
27 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Vince D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerrin H.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay at the beach in Surf City
Kerrin H.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Martin F.
8 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Martin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Sarah B.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing family vacation! Steps from the beach. The house was excellent.
Sarah B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hannah W.
11 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Hannah W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sean N.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Sean N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie D.
19 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A family visit
Bobbie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jillian P.
7 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Jillian P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Vincent D., Middletown, MD
8 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, great access to beach
Vincent D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Amy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamryn O.
22 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation Location
Tamryn O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at beach with family
Jason S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Patrick P.
25 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
Patrick P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy O.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Amy O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vickie L.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Vickie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday/ Vacation
Chris D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!
Katherine M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin B.
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, affordable & close to the beach
Martin B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert C.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review of Clocking Out
Robert C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Katie Kosnar
Before finding Clocking Out, we had been renting in Surf City and Topsail for over 10 years. Every year, my PA family would join our NC family to take a break from real life and enjoy the salt air. We would “clock out” from work and head to the shore for a week of boogie boarding, trying to surf and shore fishing. Because we’ve seen just about every example of a rental property at the beach, it is important for us to give guests everything they’ll need for a great stay. We have filled our home with everything we need for a great family beach vacation, girls weekend or golfing trip with the guys, Convenience of location, thoughtful design of space/amenities and cleanliness are important to us. We hope you will love being here as much as we do. We are so happy to share our home with you!
Why they chose this property
This home has so much character and the perfect spaces to spread out. The waves are awesome for boogie boarding. When you're on the beach, you can see the pier to the south and all the way to the tip of North Topsail to the North. Surf City restaurants are delicious and there is a huge variety to chose from. Being able to see the ocean, hear the waves and watch the dolphins from the back deck are some of our favorite things.
What makes this property unique
Ocean views, open spaces and lots of sleeping options make this house perfect for vacations. You can walk to restaurants and bars, rent bikes and explore the island. The tall bridge has amazing views and a pedestrian walkway. The Topsail market is a great place to enjoy local artisans and treats. And don't forget about the turtles. We've been lucky to watch a new nest get eggs counted and protected. The Turtle Hospital and Missiles and More Museum are a definite must see.
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