Beautiful, relaxing beach getaway with room for the entire family on 3 levels. 3 bedroom 3.5 bath town home in community with pool and easy beach access. Great city park with playground right next door. Ocean views from decks on 2 levels. 2 separate living rooms and fully stocked kitchen. Free Wifi, cable TV. Very peaceful, but close to restaurants and shopping as well as fishing pier.
On entry level, you will find first living area with TV and an assortment of games and puzzles. There are 2 bedrooms each with private bath on this level. The first has a queen bed and the second has 2 twins. There is access to the first balcony off the living area. On the way to the 2nd level, you pass the laundry room with full sized washer and dryer.
On the next level you will find the main living space with open floor plan for the kitchen, dining, and living room. There is also a small lending library available if you finish your book while here. The master bedroom is off the kitchen with a queen bed and private bath as well. There is a balcony with 4 chairs and a table off the living room.
The loft has lovely views to the living area below and also ocean views from the window. It has a double bed and a queen sleeper sofa for extra sleep space. On the way to the loft, you will pass the half bath.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Surf City
Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 56.9 km
Wrightsville Beach - 55 min drive - 59.5 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 4 min drive
Tortuga’s Nest - 1 min walk
Sear's Landing - 6 min drive
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - 4 min drive
Shaka Taco - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Heart of Surf City have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Heart of Surf City?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart of Surf City on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$353, 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.
Is Heart of Surf City pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Heart of Surf City?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heart of Surf City?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of Surf City?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heart of Surf City located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Escape Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great stay! The condo was great and provided privacy when needed with 3 levels. Only w things to be aware of. The steps for anyone with issue climbing steps and parking. We came from 4 different corners of Va so parking gets tricky after 3rd vehicle. Otherwise, would recommend highly!
We came to town to visit family in Wallace. We enjoyed our stay, the location and the price was economical for the time period and amount of space in the condo.
We had a great time staying at the Heart of Surf City! My family came with our two small kiddos (5 & 2.5) and it was the perfect location. Beach, pool, and playground were all super close and we didn’t need a lot else to fill our days! The house was great, well furnished, linens were great, and the kitchen was well-stocked with things we needed. Everything was clean and comfortable. It was easy to communicate with the host if we had questions or needed help with anything. The Trailer Bar only had weekend live music but it wasn’t a problem because we were able to drown it out with a sound machine. We had a wonderful week and would definitely stay here again.
Amy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your very nice review. We’d love to have you back!
Lots of bedrooms and space for everyone. Three full bathrooms in each bedroom was a plus. Convenient to beach. Great communication with renters/owners.
This VRBO rental is at a great location. A few short feet to the beach & pool. It was great to have onsite parking and the house had a terrific beach-y vibe and was well stocked for the times we needed. Very convenient to all the Surf City restaurants. Check in/out was easy, the owners were quickly responsive to all the questions we had as we prepared & packed for the trip. There is a small food mart across the street for ice or any forgotten items and we had a great time listening to live music at the Trailer Bar across the street. They didn't play past 10pm. It was a great vacation.
Carian S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thanks for your kind words and for being a great guest. We hope you will come again.
Host was a very responsive host when I had questions. Nice place to stay, an easy walk to the beach, and then I was able to relax in the pool. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. And for those who talked about the music across the street they stopped at 1000 and it was only one night. Thanks for the nice stay!
Mary Jo N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ADAM S.
2 July 2018
Close to beach, activities, and pool for the kids!
This really is the ideal family vacation spot. Unit was clean, very short walk to private beach access, and a pool for the kids when they needed a break. 4 adults, 2 kids, and a dog with room to spare. Highly recommend, we'll be back next year.
ADAM S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you come back next year.
This house is perfect for a nice trip away to the beach. It is in a great location, easy access to the beach, easy walk to food and perfect if your interested in some entertainment. The host was also fantastic to work with. I will definitely stay here again!
Andrew P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you had a nice time!
Property was nice with easy access to the beach. Lots of sleeping space and the kids enjoyed the games on the 1st floor. Kitchen was sufficient for cooking, but a vegetable peeler, scissors that actually cut and a blender would be a nice addition to the kitchen.
We relished the quick and easy walk to the beach and enjoyed the shared pool for a relaxed water alternative. We appreciated the outdoor shower and hose access to minimize bringing sand into the home. The open shared space was enjoyable to share with friends.
Crista K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you for your kind review. Glad you had a nice week.
Absolutely perfect. Just right size for our family of 7 adults. Plenty of room. Very clean. Nice area very close to everything you need for a great vacation
Aaron B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
We loved every bit of our stay here. Everything was amazing. Plenty of space for our group of 3 adults & 5 kids. Great communication with the host. We will definitely be back! Hopefully sooner than later. We already miss it 😂
We loved the layout of the property. It gave everyone their own space. Everything was nice. The kitchen was well stocked. The owners were very responsive and helpful. The only downfall for us was that the pool was not yet open during our stay. Other then that we loved the opportunity to stay here and open to come again!
Korie R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2021
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come again.
Stayed here Monday-Friday with my mom, her friend my 2 sisters, cousin & her 11 month old. getting ahold of the host was super easy and they replied back super fast. The house was clean, just make sure to bring your own linens ( pillow cases, blankets ) & also bring your own toilet paper but those are things that are told when you book but overall we had the best trip! The beach & pool is not even a minute walk and not crowded! We would deff stay here again!
Laneisa K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! The beach in May is perfect!
About the host
Hosted by Kristi Simms
We are life long residents of North Carolina and love the beach. We especially love spending time with family and friends here. We are happy to share our home away from home.
Why they chose this property
Surf City is the perfect beach. It has it all without being commercialized. We love the small town feel and being able to walk the beach without fighting crowds. This town house is so perfect for our family with the beach, the pool and the playground right next door. It is so much fun while being perfectly relaxing at the same time.
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