See all properties
Entire home

Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana!

Photo gallery for Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana!

Heated Pool w/ Tanning Shelf
Carolina Tides!
Large pool deck with chaise lounges
Pool Cabana w / 55” TV
Outdoor Pool Cabana

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Southside Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Game Room Teen Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Kids Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana!

Welcome to Carolina Tide! Are you ready to escape and make memorable memories? You’ve come to the right place. Surf City is a perfect location to plan your coastal vacation. Carolina Tide is located less than a mile from the bridge which provides easy access to our cozy home. The bridge is also known for beautiful walking and biking views. Nestled close to town, you will find dinner, shopping or grocery runs accessible! Clean home, stellar views, backyard paradise, spacious living and close, direct beach access await you at our family friendly home.

Our home is newly decorated and fully stocked with all the amenities you will need to enjoy a comfortable and relaxing vacation with family and friends. You will have many options during your stay. Sit by the pool, take in the beautiful views on the porch, hit the beach with our private access or hang in our backyard oasis! Our home features 3 bedrooms on on the first floor. 1 King, 1 Queen and bunk beds that include 4 full beds. Upstairs has 1 King and an open spacious family living. A modern kitchen ready for lazy breakfast meals or cocktails with plenty of seating for quality time. Our downstairs has a pull out couch. Carolina Tide has a total sleeping capacity of 10-11 people.


Our home amenities include:

* Private Pool with covered Cabana & Bar

* Resort Themed Backyard Landscaping with Tropical plants & Palm Trees

* 2 Hammocks in the trees , Chaise Lounges and and plenty of outdoor seating for
relaxing

* Synthetic Grass area for Cornhole or other outdoor games

* Private Beach access that is just steps to the ocean

* Large ground floor game room with Foosball, Pop a shot & 65" Smart TV

* Google Nest Mesh Wi-fi System for fast streaming

* Ground Floor Refrigerator as well as outside bar refrigerator

* Outdoor Grill with Side Burner

* Two Beach Cruisers

Trip Protection: We advise you to purchase trip protection through VRBO or a third party for your stay. Atlantic Hurricane season starts June 1st and extends to November 30th. It is our recommendation that you accept trip protection with VRBO when booking.

Property manager

Jeff & Karen Francis
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Pool

OCEAN VIEW. MAX 13. 2ND ROW. PVT HEATED POOL. PVT BEACH ACCESS. CLASSIC TOPSAIL!

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
10.0 out of 10, (44 reviews)
OCEAN VIEW. MAX 13. 2ND ROW. PVT HEATED POOL. PVT BEACH ACCESS. CLASSIC TOPSAIL!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool Rules: No running or diving into pool. No glass bottles/cups outside and/or on pool deck
Please be respectful of Surf City noise ordinance. https://----------------
NO smoking or vaping inside the home

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Southside Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Remodeled! With Beautiful Backyard Oasis & Private Heated Pool & Cabana! located?

This family-friendly Holly Ridge holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood, Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Beach. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lillian C.

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

Resort atmosphere

My two grandchildren absolutely loved It was close to the beach going through the backyard. another big hit was clean sparkly pool, the Polynesian atmosphere. So beautiful at night with all of the lights hammocks and seating, beach towels available bikes anything you wanted was there very thoughtful property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Vacation

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

Beautiful Home

My Husband, son and I planned a last minute getaway and stayed at this beautiful home. The pictures of the home are spot on and the backyard with the heated pool was wonderful. The home was located in a perfect spot and close to all of the restaurants and shops. There are beach cruisers available that we used multiple times per day to ride around the area. Jeff is also very responsive, helpful and nice. Will 100% be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

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

Great Stay

This house was awesome! Great backyard set up & very close distance to the beach. Easy check in & responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Beautiful back yard!

Beautiful VRBO, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Fantastic

The property was fantastic! The pool was clean and ready to swim, and the outdoor bar area was perfect for the adults to hang out while kids swam! Having to climb two flights of stairs to reach the kitchen was slightly annoying, and the nearby roads were busier than we'd like for walking around with the kids, but those were minor and didn't impact our enjoyment of the property overall. I can't come up with any other real negatives.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Perfect spot

Really comfortable beds ! perfection in cleaning and perfect location. Owner was responsive to minor problems and the pool is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Amazing beach vacation

Our two families had a wonderful week stay. House is beautiful and we especially loved the back yard/pool area. Very close to beach and also Surf City. Would come back again in a heart beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C., Jacksonville

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

Family Getaway

Property was amazing host was friendly and had immediate response to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Awesome

We had a great time at this property. The backyard is amazing. The property was very clean and had all the essentials needed for a great vacation. We would recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxed beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Great property

The house is great, located so close the the beach. The pool is a game changer for young kids, we spent everyday in it! The host are super accommodating having from having everything you need in the kitchen to towels and chairs for the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea J.

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

Perfect house

This was the perfect house for our group. It has split levels and room for everyone. There was plenty to do at the house with the game room, pool and a quick private path to the beach. We will be coming back to this house if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Home

Jeff and Karen‘s home is absolutely gorgeous! The house is beautifully decorated and well-stocked with everything you might need. The outdoor space is perfection and the beach is just a short walk from the house! Our family group of 10 people had a wonderful week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Beautiful getaway!

It was great we had everything we needed and it was the cleanest place I have stayed at yet. Love everything about it and the kids enjoyed the game room 💫
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay

The house was incredible. The host was very responsive and attentive. They literally thought of everything when making this property, couldn’t speak more highly of the place. Amazing backyard.. super close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

morganne i.

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

Breach paradise

This house is great and the backyard is stunning. You very close to the beach and it easily accommodated our family of 12. We absolutely loved the time we spent here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trip S.

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

Great spot

Amazing property, clean and nice house. Backyard was perfect. Pool, hammocks, bar, grill, charis etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

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

Great beach location

This was the perfect getaway for the entire family ages 1 and up. The heated pool and outdoor grill were ideal for all of the kids. property manager was very responsive when we had an issue with the dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Love this place!

This property was a true jem! The backyard is really special (which was wonderful when the weather was super hot) and there was still a private direct path to the beach. Clean, excellent location, great use of space inside and would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Amazing

Perfect few days! A quick walk to the beach, kids playing in the pool, reading in a hammock - everything was clean and beautiful. Definitely will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great Start To Summer

This was an excellent rental… just as advertised by the owners. Property has everything you could need, but owners were very responsive to the few questions we had. Plenty of parking room for a few vehicles. We loved the short walk to the private beach access, as well as downtown Surf City. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Backyard Bliss

We loved our stay at Carolina Tides! The pictures represented the property well, and that back yard -the reason we booked the property - was perfect for our family! We loved that it took only 3 minutes to get to the amazing beach, but we spent so much time in the beautiful pool area with our small grandchildren. This property is good for all ages (basketball, foosball, cornhole, etc). We could not have been happier! The hosts were excellent. Communication was quick and easy and check-in and check-out were a breeze! We highly recommend Carolina Tides!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Family Vacation 2024

This was the perfect place to stay. Kitchen was well stocked with the necessary cookware. Plenty of very soft towels/washcloths and beach towels. We didn’t have to think about anything, even provided beach chairs. The back yard and pool was paradise. Hammocks great for napping! The owners communicated with us so well. We will be staying here again! Best week ever! 10/10!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Krysten C.

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

Great family vacation!!

The house was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. We had three families with a total of 6 kids ranging from 11-3. This was our first trip to Topsail. The back yard was perfect, the kids loved the pool and the outdoor TV. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. My only recommendation would be to include the layout of the house by floor. It would make it easier for planning on where to place younger kids and parents. Overall, we LOVED our stay, the hosts were wonderful and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

Family Vacation

The majority of our time was spent in the backyard pool area. Pool was excellent! Landscaping was beautiful. Best backyard in the neighborhood, it was an oasis! Short walk to the beach. Bunk beds were spacious for all kids, of which there were many! Would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff & Karen Francis

Host profile image
My wife, Karen, & I have been married for 25 years. We have two daughters, Samantha and Hannah and two pups Briggs & Ollie. We have many fond memories of Topsail Island and Hope you do too.



Why they chose this property


We chose Carolina Tide in Surf City because it is close to all of the restaurants, shops, and 'things to do. The backyard is private with private beach access available only to the guests of Carolina Tide. Our Family has spent many summers vacationing in Surf City and always wanted a place of our own at the beach. Carolina Tide is close to everything yet still quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. Also, waking up each morning with stellar views of the sound while drinking a coffee is a plus!

What makes this property unique

We have rented many homes and we built this home which includes all of the amenities we have enjoyed throughout the years. We built the pool and cabana in the backyard which in our family is a must. The men in our family love to cook and serve while the kids are playing in the pool. The game room is a plus for the kids as well as they have their own space to play various games and when things get turned up the adults join in as well. If you want a quiet space; just walk down the path in the backyard and find a hammock under the shade of the native live oaks. Practice your cornhole or chipping skills in the synthetic lawn on the northeast corner of the property. This house truly has it all and of course the beach is just steps away.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback