Waterfront, Private Dock, Ramp, Topsail Island Canal

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9112 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Surf City, NC

Surf City Pier5 min drive
Southside Park5 min drive
Ohana Paddle Sports5 min drive
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)53 min drive

The house was ideal for our stay, very nice outdoor dock and covered sitting area. Everything was provided to play in th...

Michael F.

Aug 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Front

1 Queen Bed

Hall bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Single Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Front

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Hall

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

“Fat Matt’s” is a 1200 sf, 1 story soundside retreat originated in 1977 and has grown and been remodeled over the years. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus awesome outdoor shower off the large master bedroom. 8 sleep comfortably in beds plus 1 more on the sectional sofa. Screened back porch with outdoor fridge overlooks your private dock and unbelievable sunsets over the sound. Back porch morning coffee and evening cocktails with spectacular sunsets is our favorite place to be. Each year we see dolphins pass our dock!

Huge back patio for cornhole, oyster roasts, and sunbathing. Shallow ramp on site for jet skis or small boats. Put your larger boat in at the public tamp and drive to our own dock and tie up for the week. 10 minute boat ride to the Intracoastal Waterway or cruise the other 6 canals. 20 minute boat ride to Sears Landing or JM's on the Water where you can dock, eat, and drink like a local.

Our shack is 2 and 1/4 miles north of the Surf City Causeway. 1/4 mile walk to the Trailer Bar, less than 1/2 mile to the beach and park. Restaurants and bars less than 1 mile north and many others within 2 miles south, including the Surf City Pier.

Spacious Main bedroom (queen) has lots of windows sound side, a private 1/2 bath, A 50" smart TV and private entrance to the outdoor shower with hot water. Bedroom 2 (Queen) has a private door to the screen porch and window view of the sound as well. Bedroom 3 (full) is cozy and comfortable, and Bedroom 4 (Queen) has a 40" flat screen and private full bathroom with a shower.

Hall full bathroom was remodeled in 2024 with a new shower and custom vanity.

Laundry room is located off the kitchen and has most beach toys you'll need including floats, chairs, etc.

Living Room has a sectional sofa and a 50" smart TV. Front/side porch has swings and a bench for gathering, an outdoor fridge, table, and a propane grill. If propane runs out guests will need to provide their own.

Kitchen has everything you should need. Keurig coffee or regular brew pot, upgraded electric range/oven, upgraded range hood, side by side fridge with icemaker and filtered water on the door.

Property manager

Mike Fluharty

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The reservation guest must be at least 25 and pres

There are no parties allowed. This is a family h

This is our home. All guests are expected to care

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether 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 Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Surf City Beach and Southside Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center 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

Inis Spa - 5 min drive
Surf City Pier - 5 min drive
Southside Park - 5 min drive
Ohana Paddle Sports - 5 min drive
North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 8 min drive
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
The Peak Tap Room - 5 min drive
Maine Lobstah Shack - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, Private Dock, Ramp, Topsail Island Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Private Dock, Ramp, Topsail Island Canal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Private Dock, Ramp, Topsail Island Canal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Private Dock, Ramp, Topsail Island Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Escape Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

21 Aug 2023

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

Great waterfront vacation home!

The house was ideal for our stay, very nice outdoor dock and covered sitting area. Everything was provided to play in the Intercoastal or go to the beach. I really liked the setup of the outdoor shower as well. I brought my own boat and there was plenty of room to tie it up at the dock and still have room to fish and swim. We were even able to catch and eat some blue crabs right off the dock! We will definitely be back in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

17 Aug 2023

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

Summer vacation perfection

Our family of 4 stayed here for a week. We are relatively local and live in a town close to another beach. So the beach itself is not a huge deal for us. We just wanted to be together since our son is almost finished with college and about to go into the real world and our daughter is finishing high school this year so this our last hurrah. We spent so much time on that back deck area. It was so comfortable and lovely. As far as the house - it was so well done for a relatively small space. You could tell the owners put a lot of love in to decorating and making it just perfect. Everything we needed was there. It was clean and cozy and very sweet. The outdoor shower was so awesome. I did hate the mirror I will admit but easy peasy to cover it with a towel. The kids enjoyed the kayak and paddle board and I even gave it a brief whirl. Our son’s girlfriend came down and it was great to have an extra room for her as well. The short walk to the beach was nice and the short ride to town was also convenient. We walked the high rise one night for an extra treat. We have always enjoyed TI and will definitely come back to Fat Matt’s. Highly recommended. Thank you so much for sharing your treasure with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amity M.

25 June 2023

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

Fantastic for Family and Fishing

Our stay was perfect! The house had everything we needed. A room full of fun items that we all enjoyed. My teenage boys who love fishing were in heaven. Floats, boards, chairs, nets, traps and much more. We fished every day from the dock and the kayaks. Learning to paddle board was fun. Enjoying time with family relaxing by the water was priceless. We enjoyed the house more than the beach. We loved the true beach house feel instead of the new rental cookie cutter homes that seem to pop up everywhere. We would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

v m.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Worth the stay

Our family had so much fun at this house! The views and sunset every evening was amazing. We enjoyed the dock area. So much room for friends and family. The house was stocked with boogie boards, kayaks, paddle boards, corn hole, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, games, inflatable tubes & so much more! The outdoor shower connected to the master bedroom was the best part. We were a little bummed we wasn’t able to use boat lift as listed in ad but no worries we just put our boat in across the way after making friends. We was able to put both our jet skies in at the dock beside the house, they fit under owners boat on lift perfect. Watch out for the not so nice neighbors, even if your on the path to the dock they still told us to stay off grass even on our property. They ran table saws at 7:00 am just about everyday. So hopefully they will be done with projects by the time new people come. They definitely don’t like renters lol, but we didn’t let that keep us from having fun. Our host kat and Matt were awesome. Just a text away if something happens. We had no trouble. You won’t regret renting this property. we took the boat out everyday and took trips to Lee island. Easy access to the beaches. The house was stocked with extra pillows blankets and so much more. It’s a must see! We hope to bring our family back to this house. Thanks so much for having us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

27 Oct 2022

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

1st time in a canal house…

We loved everything about this house! So charming. Beautiful spot on the water- we fished and pulled the boat up to the dock. The beds were comfortable, tv was great (football time), house was clean, well appointed and close to everything we love on Topsail. Short walk to the beach- access is right next to the playground- you do have to cross the busy road but there are sidewalks all the way and a crosswalk. Kay was helpful and responsive. We loved it and we’ll be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Fluharty

We live a short drive away and are in town as much as possible. Our family and close friends live on and off the island. This house is our home away from home. We hope you will enjoy AND CARE FOR IT AS IF IT WERE YOUR OWN!