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Family-Friendly Oceanfront Property- Sleeps 14

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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 Cottages A, B, and C.
Easy access to beach.
View from the deck.
Ocean view beachfront deck.
Large Oceanfront Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Surf City Pier
  • Place, Southside Park
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Family-Friendly Oceanfront Property- Sleeps 14

Simple Serenity is the perfect name for this wonderful beach property. As you arrive, you will immediately feel the peaceful, nostalgic memories of a childhood beach vacation or perhaps a scene from a "feel good" book or movie. There is nothing fancy about Simple Serenity - it is just a clean, cozy, updated cottage by the sea. The cottage and guest cottage apartments sit on an oceanfront lot just 3 blocks from the center of Surf City. This location is within easy walking distance of the fishing pier, numerous restaurants and bars, a grocery store, seafood markets, a playground, ice cream shops, coffee shops, public boat ramps, sightseeing, and just about anything else you would want to do on a relaxing beach vacation.

It consists of a cozy, updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath, oceanfront cottage and two smaller 2-bedroom guest cottage apartments connected by a shared courtyard. This property is ideal for small gatherings, celebrations, reunions or to just get away from the craziness of everyday life.

As you arrive at Simple Serenity, you will first discover the two nicely furnished 2-bedroom connected guest cottages. These units are a perfect private space to give grandparents, parents with young children, or the late-night young adults some personal space from the main cottage group. They have two small bedrooms (a queen bed in one and a full-size bed in the other), a bathroom, and a kitchen/living/dining area. They each have a smart TV with basic cable and Wi-Fi. The apartments share a nice-sized deck with a table and chairs. This makes a great spot for early morning coffee, an evening beverage or to share a meal in the salt air.

Just off the deck is a common courtyard with a hammock, a gas grill, a picnic table, an outdoor hot/cold enclosed shower, and plenty of open space for a group. This space is ideal for group cookouts, games, or just relaxing out of the sun or the wind when the beach is a little too sunny or breezy. A walkway to the side of the main cottage provides direct ocean access for the guest cottage apartment guests.

When you enter the beachfront cottage, you will be WOWED by the view. Seeing the beach and beautiful sea over the sea oats and dunes is breathtaking. The cheerfully decorated open kitchen/great room space has everything you need to relax and feel at home. The kitchen is well stocked with enough dishes, glasses, cookware, blenders and large pots for a big family seafood boil or Sunday turkey dinner. There is a smart TV with expanded basic cable service. There is also WIFI for those guests who feel they may need to remain connected to the outside world. The beachfront deck is a great place for sunning, reading, watching the surfers, children playing in the sand, kites, sipping a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage, daydreaming, or enjoying an afternoon nap.

You will be lulled to sleep and be gently awoken by the gentle sounds of the sea from the oceanfront primary bedroom with a private bath. The second cheerful oceanfront queen-size room and bunkroom guests share a nice hall bathroom with a tiled shower. There are a large capacity washer and dryer, dishwasher, and convenient outdoor shower to minimize your family chores.

Please note:
-Sheets and towels are not provided (to keep rates reasonable). Guests are welcome to bring their own or rent from Sweet Dreams Linens.
-There is adequate parking for 6 vehicles.
-One well-behaved dog may be considered with a pet fee of $30/night. Please discuss with owner before finalizing the booking.






Keywords: Ocean Front property includes a 3 Bd/2Ba cottage and 2-2Bd/1Ba guest cottage apartments.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Will consider one well behaved dog . See policies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this cottage 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 Inis Spa and Escape Spa. 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.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southside Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Oceanfront Property- Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Oceanfront Property- Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Oceanfront Property- Sleeps 14?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Oceanfront Property- Sleeps 14 located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps away from Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery. Escape Spa and Surf City Beach are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Babs wagner

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We are beach lovers. We especially love family beach fun. We bought Simple Sernity as a retreat to to enjoy and share with other beach lovers. Because it is a simple older property, we always have a project, maintenance or upgrade on our list. We enjoy working on the cottage and just love to see our guests enjoy them.

We have four grown married children and 9!!!! grandchildren. We call it 'joyful Chaos'. There is nothing better for us than seeing the little ones gather together playing right here on the beach. When we bought the property, the oldest ones were just babies. Now they are riding waves, boogie boarding and learning to surf. It makes us realize that life flies faster than we ever imagined. And taking time to 'smell the roses' or to 'feel the sea breeze' is so important. For us, the beach is so grounding, healing, humbling and joyful all at the same time. It seems to have a spell on even the busiest Type A folks. We just love reading the happy comments in the guest book. We feel so blessed to have Simple Serenity and love to share it.

Why they chose this property

We moved to North Carolina from Pennsylvania 26 years ago. We had spent our childhoods vacationing at the New Jersey beaches. We saw them get crowded, expensive and really commercialized. When we first visited Surf City in 1986,we felt like we were back in time. We loved the comfortable but 'campy' feel of the property, bought it on the spot and just knew it would be a wonderful, restful vacation spot.

What makes this property unique

The property is in an ideal location. Close enough to walk to everything, but far enough away that the beach isn't crowded.