Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly - Surf City

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Southside Park3 min drive
Surf City Pier3 min drive
Ohana Paddle Sports3 min drive
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly

Quiet respites at the beach are perfect for rest and relaxation. At Once Upon a Tide, a nicely decorated four bedroom, 3 ½ bath dog friendly town home located on a dead-end street in Surf City, you can find such a place. Enjoy the sun deck with ocean views or relax with a good book under the covered deck on the 1st floor. Either way, this town home will help recharge the soul.

Laid out in the popular reverse floorplan style to maximize your views from the main living spaces on the second floor. The open living room, dining area and kitchen are well lit and brightly decorated. The sun streams in through the large windows and doors, leading out to a street side oceanview sundeck. Two seating areas provide ample space for movies or conversation and the dining table seats 8, with room for 4 more at the counter.

Sweet Dreams: *Linens (bed/bath) are NOT included

Top Floor Back Bedroom: King Bed; TV; full private bath (shower and garden tub)
1st Floor Front Bedroom: King Bed; full private bath (tub/shower); access to private covered deck
1st Floor Back Bedroom: Queen Bed; TV; full bath (tub/shower) adjacent
1st Floor Middle Bedroom: Two Sets of Bunk Beds; full bath (tub/shower) adjacent

Location:

Your vacation rental is located approximately 1.1 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge. You’ll be close to shops, restaurants, Surf City Pier and more in the heart of the Island. Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island’s past.

Featured Amenities:

Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
3 cable TVs, 3 DVD players,
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fans
Jacuzzi tub
Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
Carport, wet weather entry, picnic table
Covered porch and sun deck w/deck furniture (new polywood for 2023)

Additional Property Notes:

$150 Non-Refundable Fee per Dog - max number allowed is 2. Sorry, cats
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
The beach access for this town home is a short stroll away & across the street and a couple of lots to the north.
Linens (bed & bath) are NOT included, but are available for an additional fee.

Trip Preparation:

Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See Ward Realty's website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental. Please note that this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.

Property manager

Ward Realty Corp

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 10 min walk
Inis Spa - 16 min walk
Southside Park - 3 min drive
Surf City Pier - 3 min drive
Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 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 Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Jeannir C.

26 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness was a serious concern

Writing a negative review is less than enjoyable for us to do. Topsail is a very special place to us that we have been visiting for years and we were very much looking forward to this trip! Sadly when we arrived, we quickly realized many issues with cleanliness. There were crumbs, food remnants and wrappers left untouched. The dishwasher was moldy and unusable. The coffee maker was also full of mold and we had to go out and buy another coffee maker to use for the week. There was dog hair and dirt under the beds. The shower curtains and shower drain were moldy and musty. A good amount of the furniture and bedding (not sheets) were stained and tattered. We immediately called the realty company and they sent a cleaning crew out promptly addressed a few of the issues which we did appreciate! The property management was fairly responsive and did seem to want to remedy the situation, but overall we are still feeling quite short changed. The property has wonderful potential to be a great spot. The location was great and access to the beach was close and easy! We hope that our experience is taken into consideration to make some changes to improve on the cleanliness issue. We kindly will not be staying at this property in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

14 June 2022

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

Perfect house for our vacation

This house was perfect for our family. The location was great. 2 minute walk to the beach and there are some good local places to eat nearby. The house was clean and well maintained. Exactly as described. The Ward Reality had very good communication with us prior to and all through our stay. They even called me to make sure I understood how to use the keypad when we got there. We had an unexpected maintenance breakdown the night before leaving, but it wasn't something to inconvenience our stay. I called and they were scheduling to take care of it the next morning. Overall, everything was great. We will definitely use the rental agency again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Quynh Nhu P.

9 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location but needs some TLC

Loved the location and layout of the property, and the decor was super cute. However, the house could use some TLC. All furniture in the main area of the house were noticeably old and worn. The couch felt like it did not have any cushion left in it and your butt and back actually hurt after sitting on it for a while. The dining room chairs all had dings and paint scraped off in countless little spots all over. The master shower was old and looked old, with black guck all around shower door edges and corners. The jacuzzi was a nice big size but noticeably dirty and unsanitary, with stains and guck around all the jets. Jacuzzi should be cleaned annually and this one looked like it hadn’t been cleaned much over the years.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N., NJ

18 Aug 2021

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

All around perfect!

Our stay at Once Upon A Tide was absolutely amazing…. Everything from the house being very clean and well laid out to the location was above & beyond. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are extremely comfortable and the outdoor shower was fantastic. A 30 second walk to the beach just topped it off! We’ll definitely be back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021