Sound front retreat with easy beach access, sauna and private dock for your boat!

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A wooden deck with white chairs and a railing overlooking a body of water.
A staircase with white railings leading to a second floor, a wooden bench, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a door with a picture frame.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with a wooden table, white cabinets, and a large island with stools.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a sign above the bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Surf City

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Island Oaks, a neighbourhood in Surf City. 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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 46 min drive - 52.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 48 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound front retreat with easy beach access, sauna and private dock for your boat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sound front retreat with easy beach access, sauna and private dock for your boat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sound front retreat with easy beach access, sauna and private dock for your boat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound front retreat with easy beach access, sauna and private dock for your boat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound front retreat with easy beach access, sauna and private dock for your boat! located?

Located in Island Oaks, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation. The younger generation enjoyed the kayaking along the channel. Beautiful sunsets over the tidal pools. There are many stairs so plan carefully. Views worth the walk though
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to this property for over 10 years. It "feels like home when we walk in the door". Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great week at sunset

Great location , waterfront access, pets allowed. There are a lot of stairs so older guests need to be aware of that, as do those with young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Sound Side Haven

Sunset is a lovely, happy home that offers the perfect location for ocean and sound access. It is peaceful and the views of the sound are gorgeous. Fish and crabbing from the homes dock is a rare treat. We’ve stayed 3 times in the past year and look forward to our next visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

love the views and amenities outside

We have stayed here before. We came back because of the location, vibes and views from the sound, and the amenities of paddle boards, kayaks and beach things. Very roomy and clean. Updating on tv's is a must.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Hi Bonnie. Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us again. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the location, the relaxing atmosphere, and the beautiful views from the sound. It is also great to know the amenities and cleanliness made your stay comfortable. We appreciate your feedback about the TVs and will pass that along to the team for consideration. Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, amazing views

House is conveniently located to both the sound and the public beach. Well appointed, clean and comfortable. The back decks overlooking the sound were a favorite! We loved that we could paddle right from the back dock. We appreciated beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, beach cart, kayaks and paddle boards. The sauna was great too! We would come back here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent house to rent for a beach vacation. The most impressive thing might be it's location! It is set in a neighborhood where the streets are lined with trees and the backside of the house faces the sound where you can marvel at both the sunrise and sunset reflecting on the still water. When you want a change of environment, it is an easy walk to the ocean and the clean, white sandy beach. I should also mention the house itself - it is a modern beach house with the living room, dining room and very well equipped kitchen located on the upper floor with continuous picture windows overlooking a long deck with a great view of the sound. The four bedrooms were all very comfortable and every appliance worked perfectly. Everyone in our family (grandparents, parents and teenage children) enjoyed our week in this beautiful location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

Sunset is a very happy, comfortable home that is equipped with just about anything you need to make your beach vacation memorable…from bicycles to beach equipment…crab traps to kayaks…it has it all. Just a few minutes walk and you arrive at the ocean. The sound side, with its beautiful views, is on full display for you to enjoy. We have enjoyed Sunset twice this summer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay, highly recommend

The property and sound-side views are incredible. Amenities are also excellent. There is so much you can do that the property provides: kayaking, biking, etc. The dock in the back was great to fish and we even caught several crabs using their traps and some bait. House is only a 5 min walk to the beach. Beds and furniture are comfortable as well. Only complaint is that some of the amenities are outdated/dirty: Broken blinds, dirty coffee pot, clogged sinks, older TVs with misplaced remotes. Even still, I highly recommend and would come back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Waterfront Home!

My girlfriends and I loved the home. The location and view is amazing. The bedrooms are sizable and comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed for cooking. We loved kayaking with the kayaks provided. They also have paddle boards. We did not use the sauna. The dock/ outdoor space is fantastic and a great extension to the home. It's a short drive to the hub of Surf City, Ubers were available when we were there. Be sure to bring all spices, aluminum foil, 409... supplies like that. We would definitely stay here again.
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