Welcome to HappyHours!!! 4BdRm, 3Bth, Private Beach Access and Amazing Ameniti

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10220.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Ohana Paddle Sports
‪8 min walk‬
Surf City Pier
‪12 min walk‬
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
‪6 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beach house on South Shore Drive is on a quiet street on the second row. There is a vacant lot across the street so most rooms have an unobstructed view of the ocean. The house owns a deeded decked crosswalk to the beach.

Two decks, one on each floor, span the width of the house with cushioned chairs to seat 19. Watch the sun come up over the ocean while you have coffee on the deck. Hear the ocean with a drink in your hand at sundown.

At Happy Hours, you are within walking distance to the village of Surf City which is the heart of the island. Bike or walk to the Surf City Pier, restaurants, ice cream shops, shopping, bakeries, and the grocery. Once back at the house, you rarely see a car.

Amenities include: wireless internet throughout, smart TVs in every bedroom with Netflix, Hulu, & Roku. kayaks, surfboards, paddle boards, bikes, boogie boards, kites, fishing rods, corn hole, tether ball, giant outdoor checker set, a beach tent, beach cart, chairs & rolling cooler. The kitchen is stocked with every item you might need including a gas grill for outdoor cooking, 2nd refrigerator & ice machine.

The perfect house at the perfect beach. Topsail Island is a family-oriented, non-commercialized barrier island on the southern coast of NC with deep beaches that don’t get overly crowded. Home to the famous iconic TI swing bridge, one of the last remaining of its kind on the east coast, Topsail has remained quiet and relaxing throughout the years. Home of the nationally renowned Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital, a must-see activity, the island is a turtle sanctuary - full of loggerhead and green turtle nests from May-July with hatchings beginning in June.

Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday each week. Check in time is Saturday at 4PM. Check out is Saturday at 11AM. Our rental home does provide linens and towels during your stay for your convenience. No pets, No smoking.

Property manager

Ed Hedrick

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. Escape Spa and Inis 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. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ohana Paddle Sports - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Surf City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Southside Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to HappyHours!!! 4BdRm, 3Bth, Private Beach Access and Amazing Ameniti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to HappyHours!!! 4BdRm, 3Bth, Private Beach Access and Amazing Ameniti?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to HappyHours!!! 4BdRm, 3Bth, Private Beach Access and Amazing Ameniti?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to HappyHours!!! 4BdRm, 3Bth, Private Beach Access and Amazing Ameniti located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Serena C.

26 October 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Think twice about using this Vrbo property rental.

We booked our stay for Friday, 09/20 through Saturday, 09/28. Upon arrival, the house was not clean. The floors and bathrooms were dirty and no sheets on the beds, along with no bathroom towels! Reaching out to the owner with no reply, we reached out to Vrbo. The representative reached out to the owner, with no reply. We reached out to the laundry service company “Seaside Linens”. The owner stated he would personally drive out fresh linens and towels. We bought cleaning supplies and cleaned the house to feel comfortable staying the night. Once the bed linens and towels were delivered, we made the beds up, cleaned the bathrooms and vacuumed the floors. The owner responded he was surprised the house was rented for a Friday arrival, as Vrbo should not have allowed this. He said the cleaning company would be out Saturday afternoon. The owner apologized for the house not being ready and he would refund us for one day. This seemed fair and we accepted his offer. Arriving home we reached out to the owner about our refund status. He was impacted by Hurricane Helene and unable to reply. We appreciated him getting back and verified he was safe. He stated he would get our refund sent through Vrbo. After a week and not receiving our refund, we reached out again. He was unable to refund through Vrbo and requested our Zelle information to send the refund money. As of 10/26, we have not received the refund and have not received a response on status. We will not be using Vrbo again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

4 August 2024

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

So cute

Loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vic T.

6 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Happy Hours

Had a great week. Owner was terrific when it was discovered the air conditioning was broken. The lift was not working either so we struggled with our luggage and groceries for the week but that was fixed Tuesday and the air conditioning was repaired late on Sunday. Mattresses were not in great shape and there was an issue of mold under the kitchen sink but owner was having his maintenance guy take care of those after we left.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

12 June 2024

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

Perfect beach stay

We absolutely loved this beautiful beach home! It’s right across from the ocean, great views, very comfortable and beautifully decorated! It has everything you need for a family vacation. We really enjoyed the games and area under the house to hang out. Would definitely stay again and can’t wait for our next trip!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenne r.

20 August 2023

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

Great Rental

The house was perfectly located and very well stocked. The view from the upper deck is beautiful. Plenty of room for everyone and the elevator was a life saver. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

22 July 2023

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

Awesome

Loved the house and the location. Close to the beach and the pier. Booked already for next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

18 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

We had an excellent vacation at Happyhours! Beach access was right across the street and everything we needed for the beach was provided. Some of the chairs were broken and we brought an extra beach tent for added shade. Kitchen was fully stocked with spices, dishes, and utensils. Plenty of space for our blended family and we had a great view of the ocean from the top balcony!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

24 June 2023

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

Happy times at Happy Hours

We loved this rental and it’s location. We had a Perfect view of the ocean, the access was right across the street. Having the bath towels and linens in the home were a major plus. The kitchen had everything except scissors but we made do ;) The shed had Everything needed for the trip, from chairs, beach buggy, boogie boards, sand toys even an umbrella. We would 1000% stay here again. Showers had good water pressure the ac was nice and cold. Kids loved the teather ball and ring toss. We had a family with kids ages 13,10,7 and it was perfect! Very private and nice!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

3 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

We had a great vacation despite some issues with the house. Some of the outlets were not working. One ceiling fan was very noisy. When we tried to use the downstairs shower, the shower head holder was broken so we couldn’t adjust for different heights for the people who wanted to use it. Neither ice maker were working, so we had to make continuous trips for ice. There were 3 cupboards filled with glasses, and the pantry was small, so we had to leave many things out on the counter. We had 8 people staying there and couldn’t all sit in the living room. One bedroom has a water stain on the ceiling. One chair in living room was on its last legs. And the shower curtain in downstairs bathroom had considerable amount of mold on it. Also the gas grill isn’t working properly. The ignition button was broken. The outside shower that they request you use didn’t work, so you had to wash off with the hose. It’s not a house we would rent again

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie M.

8 October 2022

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

Overall great vacation getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at Happy Hours! I’ve listed some positives and negatives below. Overall, the house was wonderful and the negatives would definitely not deter us from staying here again. Positives: the location of Happy Hours is perfect! It’s easily within walking, biking, and driving distance from the central Surf City area where there are several great restaurants and shops. It’s also just a short walk over to the beach and has a great ocean view from the top deck. We had one little hiccup with linens being delivered on our arrival day but we were able to reach out to Ed and he very quickly resolved our issue to our satisfaction. The house was packed with everything you could possibly need for your stay (bring your own food and clothes and you’re set!). There are plenty of beach chairs, boogie boards, bikes, and even a wagon to haul your stuff to the beach in the activity building. There is a luggage elevator which made arriving and leaving much easier! The kitchen is fully stocked with every dish and cookware item you could need. The decor and atmosphere in the house are perfectly beach themed, making this whole house the perfect beach getaway. That being said, there are a couple of negatives that I feel should be mentioned just to possibly improve future visits. There are smart TVs in every bedroom and in the living room (5 total) and the TVs are already signed into Netflix, Hulu, and Sling. However, you can only view Netflix on 2 TVs at a time. It would be nice to make the cheap upgrade to add 4 more TVs so all guests can watch TV at the same time. This was only an issue for us at bedtime so again, not a deal breaker by any means. Overall, the house could use a few upgrades/repairs. The kitchen faucet as well as a few bathroom fixtures are a little rickety. There’s a swivel/rocker chair in the living room that is definitely on its last life. And the biggest negative for us was not having on-demand water heaters at each bathroom. When we all (7 of us) came in from the beach each evening and needed to take showers before dinner, many of us ended up taking cold showers. I think this upgrade would make the biggest improvement to the property. Overall, we had a great experience. We would definitely stay at Happy Hours again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

31 August 2022

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

Fantastic stay!

We could not have been happier with the house, location and all the amenities. There was nothing we needed that was not provided. Kids and adults had a wonderful time! We would return without question!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William “Bryant” B., Richmond, VA

14 August 2022

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

Wonderful Experience - Beginning to end!!

Great location, great atmosphere, home was very nice. The host, Ed, has thought of everything that made our experience very enjoyable and always responsive prior to our stay, had no need to contact Ed during our stay, always nice for all. A few things to note, regarding the nice to haves or extras. Lots of beach toys are already available with this house, loved the corn hole on the beach and getting them there was a breeze with the fat tire beach cart. No need to bring beach chairs there is a great assortment to choose from and use, all in decent condition, paddle and surf boards. Lot of boogie boards for younger kids 10 yrs and younger. You will need to bring boogie boards for older kids or adults, just an fyi. The Shibumi was a wonderful surprise and worked great since our beach umbrellas were not up for the strong breezes. Lots of bikes, only two are in working condition, again a nice to have. We rented 3 bikes to compliment the 2 that worked. Call ahead if you do plan to rent bikes to make reservations. We had to get our bikes from two different bike rentals to get 3, not a big deal but in peak weeks of June and July I suspect we would not have gotten any bikes without reservations. Might only need a bike pump for the other house bikes to work, all but two had flat tires, there was a hand pump but the connector to inflate the tires was inoperable. All of this is meant to be an fyi certainly not a complaint since most hosts do not provide all of these extras. Grill was in great condition and clean. House to beach is maybe 50-60 yards. The layout of the house is great, loved the multi-level decks and the high chairs were great. With no house across the street you pretty much have an on the beach view. The photo on VBRO really does not do the actual view justice. All the surrounding houses were nice as well. The house is close to the shops, bars, surf city pier, and restaurants but far enough to not have to experience any of the congestion. Maybe a 10-15 walk or 4-6 minute bike ride. Definitely suggest going out onto the pier at least once, only a dollar a day per person and lots of fishing action to watch, day or night. Whole family loved our stay and did not hesitate to give this house and vacation two thumbs up which includes two teenagers and college age kids. Thanks Ed for the memories!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

john b.

6 June 2022

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

Surf City

Best beach house we have ever rented. THANKS , John

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

debbie t.

30 May 2022

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

Family Vacation

House was perfect for our family! The view was great as well as the private walkway to the beach! Everything you need was provided! Hope to rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

21 May 2022

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

Exactly what it says

Everything you need for a family vacation

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anee R.

9 May 2022

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

Will Keep Coming Back

We absolutely love staying at this property. It is in a great location and within walking distance to all of our favorite spots in Surf City. Beach access is right across the street. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious. We also really enjoy the decks and the hammock and sitting area on the carport. This is definitely on our list to rebook later this year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

john r.

1 December 2021

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

Dolphin/pelican watch

This was a very nice place. We watch the dolphin every morning from our deck and all of the birds pelicans and seagulls diving. We also enjoyed walking along the beach to the pier and then visiting the fractured prune and the bagel place. A highlight was going to the aquarium. So much to see and our 12 year olds were fascinated by the whole place. One of our descendants was stationed at the fort near there. Best meal out was The Shucking Shack. The shrimp and grits were Unbelievable. For 2 o’clock it was very busy but glad we stayed out the wait. We had Thanksgiving dinner in and found all the cooking equipment was there for us to use. The kids lovedthe bicycles to ride on the beach. Thank you for a wonderful time

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

amanda B.

14 October 2021

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

Fabulous home with ocean view

This is a beautiful home with beautiful furnishings. It’s second row but has un interrupted views of the ocean from both decks. It also has a wonderful outdoor hang out area.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Val T.

6 October 2021

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

Best Family vacation EVER!

We came to the island for a family wedding, decided to stay for a full week, and this rental was absolute perfection for our needs. We did not need our car, our adult children either skateboarded or rode bicycles wherever they needed to go. The view was amazing and ease of access to the beach was wonderful,

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

LaRae W.

19 September 2021

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

Fantastic week at the beach. Best cottage i have ever rented.

Easy process to rent. The owner responded to my questions in a timely manner.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S., Ashburn

8 September 2021

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

Great house, great location

The location is amazing! We loved where the house was on the island. The house is very beautiful and cute. We were very comfortable and happy. The outdoor shower was a great plus. We would definitely return

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rani C., Chapel Hill, NC

9 August 2021

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

Absolutely Happy Hours!

What a wonderful house and location for a beach get-away! You'll find a 2 minute walk to the beach right across the street, plus an unobstructed view of the ocean from the house and double decks. There were dishes and flatware, knives and glasses, small appliances and large stainless ones with great "bells & whistles!" Nothing has been forgotten for guests' comfort. The cargo elevator at ground level stops on all floors for easy unloading (just be sure to get the directions ahead of time)! It rained most of the time my family and I were there the first week of August, but the grandkids all agreed we should come back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clayton S.

22 July 2021

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

Amazing property

The property was perfect for our stay and was very close to the beach. I plan to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

14 July 2021

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

Wonderful stay at Happy Hours

We had a wonderful stay at Happy Hours! Our family loved it and Ed was great to communicate with throughout our stay. The house has a clear view of the ocean, the house was really clean and had all of the amenities. We especially loved all of the activities and toys included in the activity shed. We will stay here again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

26 May 2021

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

Happiness meet ocean!

Ed helped us secure our trip, we were used to air-bnb. This stay was everything we could have hoped. We had issue with the gas grill but everything else was what they said it would be. They provided boogie boards, chairs, tether board checkers so much i cant list. I respect them, so, much. The bed were comfortable, everthing was impecably clean. They said complete kitchen and they were true, glasees for evey ccoktail and almost any meal you could think of, even a crocpot. They were so truthful of the ammenitiets they made our stay awesome and anyone would feel great having a vactiontion here. The home literally away from home, thank you Ed and Family!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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Hosted by Ed Hedrick

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Outdoor Shower

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