Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

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Host

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Ohana Paddle Sports16 min walk
Surf City Pier19 min walk
Southside Park3 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Tommy and Dees

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Enjoy effortless private beach access from this cozy cottage, with an oceanfront porch directly on the dune. Drink your morning coffee alfresco and watch the sun rise over the ocean. Step straight off the porch into the sand and take a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the shade of the porch while you watch dolphins jump and ospreys hunt for their lunch. Have an afternoon swim and pop back inside for a slice of watermelon and an ice-cold drink. Sharpen your surf fishing and shell spotting skills. The world is your oyster!

This original 1950s cottage was built when the island was first developed and is still owned by the same family. It features four bedrooms upstairs, a small bathroom with a shower, and an extra half bath. The huge dining table has room for meals as well as puzzles and board games. A separate fifth bedroom and larger bathroom are located in the garage on the ground floor and are accessed via outdoor stairs.

The house is conveniently located just one mile south of the bridge and town center. This is a relatively quiet stretch of beach, away from public beach accesses and busy rental houses.

Things to Know
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.

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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Ohana Paddle Sports - 16 min walk
Surf City Pier - 19 min walk
Southside Park - 3 min drive
Inis Spa - 3 min drive
Sloop Point Plantation - 17 min drive

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 6 min drive
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 20 min walk
The Peak Tap Room - 20 min walk
Maine Lobstah Shack - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge 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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Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dick C.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House, Great Location

Overall, we had a nice, good stay. The house being located right at the Dunes was a big plus. Stepping off the deck onto the Beach was Great, very convenient. The Kitchen was adequately furnished. The Furniture was comfortable and plenty of seating. The management responded quickly to our plumbing issue. I would recommend the House for vacation rental. It is not high-end but that's fine, it is priced very fairly. The Beds are comfortable as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great Location, But........

Great location directly on the beach. That was the best aspect of the property. But, and there's always a "but," the house seemed very outdated and disgustingly filthy. The interior and furnishings were old. Looks like no renovations have been done in years. We were so grateful that we were able to bring our dogs that week, but it appeared that the carpets had not been cleaned in ages. There were very many spots on all of the carpets, and we assumed they were from dogs peeing on them. It would probably be more sanitary to rip the carpets out and replace them with linoleum. There is no way that the house was cleaned before arrival. Me, my wife, and our guests spent nearly an hour cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. I know this is going to sound gross, but the 1/2 bath in the large bedroom looked as though someone took a huge bowel movement and feces was sprayed all around the toilet bowl. The other full bath's toilet was also appalling. My wife put on rubber gloves and cleaned the underside of the bowl with a rag, and it was completely black. In the living room behind one of the cabinets we found a dog toy along with crumbs, dirt, and dust that had been there for quite some time. I could go on in regard to other items that needed cleaning/attention, but it'd take too long. In VACASA's defense, they did reimburse me for the cleaning fee. It's just sad that you drive nearly 8 hours and come into a property that wasn't cleaned.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

15 July 2023

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

Oceanfront family and pet friendly cottage

We loved the retro cabin vibe and the expansive front covered ocean facing porch. Lots of birds and extensive dune shrubs and grasses. Lovely cozy, sturdy home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Brenda D.

9 July 2023

Nice but read the fine print

Access to the beach was outstanding! Down the steps and you are at the water. Between public access so walk down and put your chairs right at the water. Even on the 4th of July.

8/10 Good

katrina P.

17 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful oceanfront setting & view

House was good. Loved bk porch w oceanfront Clean hm & porch!! Beautiful living room furniture!!! Update your website re nice furniture Problems: did not like shower head, can’t adjust , too dark!! Living room, half bath light out! Can’t open windows to hear, feel ocean breeze, ants in kitchen & increasing. For most part loved our stay & especially thank you for allowing us to bring our fur baby. Agency was slow on getting info to me ….had to calll agency& agency sent wrong door code x3.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023