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Welcome To The Shark And The Seahorse
Exterior - Beachside
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly

Step into the enchanting world of The Shark and the Seahorse, your personal haven nestled on the sandy shores of Surf City! This coastal gem boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring a seamless retreat for up to six guests. Get ready to immerse yourself in the allure of panoramic ocean views that embrace you both indoors and outdoors, creating the ultimate beach escape. Your seaside paradise awaits!

Situated directly on the beach in Surf City, this oceanfront escape offers a spacious oceanfront deck when you can soak up the sun. Venture out to the screened-in porch and deck areas to feel the invigorating ocean breeze. Head to the beach via your private access. The one-of-a-kind built-in bench on the beach access walkway is an idyllic spot to bask in the sun and relish the seaside ambiance throughout your stay.

Discover relaxation in the expansive living area, where large windows frame awe-inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean. The remodeled kitchen, bathed in natural light, entices you to whip up delightful family meals, creating cherished memories against the backdrop of the sea. Each bedroom is a restful retreat, featuring comfortable bedding options, including a king bed, queen bed, and twin beds.

Dive into the magic of The Shark and the Seahorse for an unforgettable vacation experience by the sea!
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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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on 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. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 50 min drive - 66.8 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 56 min drive - 60.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly?

As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly on 23 May 2026 start from AU$876, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Shark and the Seahorse | Ocean Views + Pet-Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Southside Park and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris A.

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

Great stay

Wonderful house in a great location. Perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your group had a great stay in our house. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and convenient experience for all our guests, and we're thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian N.

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

Great view, wonderful outdoor space

We had a great time here this past week. This house is comfortable, well appointed, and has amazing outdoor space right on the beach! Great for families. We loved this place and hope to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Hello, Thank you for your review at The Shark and the Seahorse. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us here in Surf City. The location is perfect for quick access to the beach and shops. We sure hope you and yhour family choose to stay with us again. Have a spectacular day! Thank you, Carolina Retreat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Ocean Front!

Our stay was great! Just walk out the back door and you are on the beach. We had everything we needed for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Hello George! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! Thank you for choosing Carolina Retreats. We hope that you come stay with us again soon! Thanks, Carolina Retreats
Verified

8/10 Good

Ami B.

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

Amazing views

House was wonderful. Deck with screened porch could not have been better. One of the best beach access houses we saw. Main bedroom and that bathroom could use some updates. Kitchen and living room were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the house, particularly the deck and screened porch. We appreciate your feedback on the main bedroom and bathroom, and we'll be sure to look into potential updates in those areas. We're glad the kitchen and living room met your expectations. We strive to provide an exceptional experience for all our guests, and your feedback helps us improve. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Peaceful home / gorgeous views

Wonderful home - very clean - surprising for a pet friendly home. Tap water also tasted great. Views were gorgeous in any weather. We had great takeout from Santino’s Italian but otherwise were happy with a well-stocked kitchen. Laundry is downstairs in the garage, but this didn’t bother us too much. Be sure to bring all paper products and soaps because they don’t give you any for starters. The only thing I could think of to improve would be to have the ability to play bluetooth music in the house and on the porch, but this is a tiny point. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Ocean View!

The property was just as it was advertised and the ocean views from inside were breathtaking. Access to the beach was quick and easy. We spent a lot of time on the deck chairs just gazing into the ocean. Comfortable property. We arrived the day after Hurricane Ian came through, having some slight damage to the screened in porch, but with a quick text/call, that was resolved the next day. This property does allow pets, and the floors had a lot of pet hair from previous occupants. We used the vacuum and chalked it up to aftermath of the hurricane. Overall we loved this property and for four adults, it was absolutely a great fit! We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Good afternoon, Thank you for your review. We're so happy you had a comfortable, peaceful stay with us. We appreciate your notes regarding the pet hair, and have passed this information onto our housekeeping team to reference for future guests. We hope you will consider us again for future vacations. Have a wonderful day! Thank you, Angel Cray Carolina Retreats
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassia H.

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

Relaxation at its finest

The Walker Cottage was absolutely perfect. The screen porch, outdoor shower and ocean views from the living room made this vacation an actual dream come true. We made many meals at home with the well stocked kitchen but were only a short drive from great restaurants. We were able to see the Milky Way from the deck. The house was very clean and beds were comfortable. Thank you very much for allowing our family to be complete by allowing us to bring our dog. We will be booking for 2 weeks instead of 1 week next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2021
Hi Cassia, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you are returning next year for two weeks! Topsail Realty Management Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

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

Great place to stay

This property was very nice. It was clean, in a good location, and had wonderful unobstructed views of the ocean. We would recommend it highly to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2021
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! Thank you and have a wonderful day! Topsail Realty by Carolina Retreats
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethanie G.

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

Total serenity

The views and proximity to the ocean cannot be better. The living area is like an extension of the beach, and the screened porch is simply perfect. We had a wonderful stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norbert m.

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

October trip

Beautiful location. Incredible view. The screen porch is wonderful. House extremely comfortable and kitchen very well equipped. Perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve C.

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

Nice beach ranch

Nice house, great view, bad laundry.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystyal D.

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

Staycation

Property was in a great location, clean had all the things we were looking for. Property manager and maintenance worker was very friendly and were able to help us with our check-in process once we arrived. Topsail Beach is now one our favorite NC beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole / Coy L.

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

Million Dollar View

Great location, but it was all about the view ,million dollar view!!!!affordable for the average family. Thank you 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Perfect place, perfect week

I'm not exaggerating when I say Sandtastic was the perfect place for us. Great location. The best access to the beach we've had in all the years we've been coming to Topsail. Great for the dogs. (We have an old dog so maneuvering steps is hard for her...it was great to find a place that had minimal stairs in and out). Favorite thing: the screened in porch for coffee and cocktails. Nicely appointed home. We hope to make Sandtastic our home away from home for future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee W.

Liked: Location

Nice Beach Location

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your positive review!

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