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Sandy Crack - A 'side-road' surf cottage. EV-ready.

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The house looking toward the intracoastal waterway
Yup...that's the name
Aerial view of house and teh sound looking north toward Surf City Bridge.
Short walk to the beach
1.5 miles south of the Surf City Pier

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Crack - A 'side-road' surf cottage. EV-ready.

[Contactless Check-in and Check-out]
A well appointed single level, 1,300 sqft cottage, a little over 100 yards from quiet beach access. This open, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home is on a quaint and quiet side street lined by old oak trees. The wooded surroundings of the home provides great opportunities to see foxes, frogs, raccoons and deer many months of the year. You are far enough away from the road to not hear cars traveling up and down the island. Most times you'll only hear the sound of waves hitting the beach. Very little ambient light from other houses or street lights, so lots of great star viewing.

Bring your EV! A 240VAC/50A, NEMA 14-50 outlet is available in the parking area for you to use for charging your vehicle. A charger is not supplied so bring your preferred travel charger with you.

The beach area in front of the access point is not crowded because of the lack of nearby 'house density' or public Access. It is a quiet area with lots of families. Only 1.5 miles from downtown Surf City and the pier.

The Kitchen is fully appointed with lots of flatware for serving great meals. Includes a coffee maker, food processor, toaster oven, crock pot, blender and a myriad of pots of pans for cooking a wonderful meal. There is bar seating at the kitchen counter for 4 and a custom farmhouse dining table that will seat 6.

The amenities of Sandy Crack include:
* Central Air Conditioning/Heat
* Dishwasher
* Washer/Dryer
* 50" Flatscreen HD TV w/ Soundbar - Living Room (Cable access)
* 42" Flatscreen HD TV - Master BR (Antennae access)
* WiFi Internet Access (100/10 Mbps)
* Outside Shower
* Front (covered) and Rear decks w/ furniture
* Storage area with beach chairs, umbrellas and Charcoal BBQ
* Covered Parking for four (4) vehicles under the house
* 240VAC/50A, NEMA 14-50 power provided in parking area for EV charging. No charger supplied.

The Bedroom configurations as shown are:
* Master Bedroom - One (1) King Bed
* Queen Bedroom - One (1) Queen Bed
* Twin Bedroom - Two (2) Twin Beds

Comforters, pillows and blankets are provided. You will need to bring your own sheets, pillow cases, bathroom and beach towels. Two local linen companies that can provide what you need, if not bringing are:
- Sweet Dream Linens: http://www.sweetdreamslinen.com
- Topsail Beach Linens: https://topsailbeachlinens.com/

Dogs are permitted with extra charge. Please select the Pet add-on at checkout.

Property manager

Ian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Two maximum. NO CATS.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING.
No BBQ'ing on the back deck or front porch. Ground level on the grass in the front or back yard only, please.
Just a reminder - Linens (bed sheets, pillow cases, bathroom and beach towels) *ARE NOT* provided with the house.
NO SMOKING in the house or on the front or back decks. Please limit your smoking to the ground floor.

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 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. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Crack - A 'side-road' surf cottage. EV-ready. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sandy Crack - A 'side-road' surf cottage. EV-ready.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Crack - A 'side-road' surf cottage. EV-ready.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Crack - A 'side-road' surf cottage. EV-ready. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charidy M.

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

Sandy Crack

Stay was wonderful! We enjoyed the home and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena K.

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

Another great stay

We had a wonderful time at the beach. The place was clean, fully stocked with everything we needed, and so convenient. Thank you for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Y.

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

Fantastic stay at a fantastic house!

We had an excellent stay at Ian's! This was our fourth year coming to Topsail / Surf City, our first staying at Ian's and it was our favorite stay thus far. Excellent communication. We had an "issue" when we arrived to a clogged toilet, Ian communicated swiftly, found a solution and a plumber was there the next morning fixing the issue (previous guests at some point flushed some paper towels). Ian even sent over a text to let us know about a weather related updated from Surf City. Despite the fact we had a very rainy week, we still managed to enjoy Ian's place and our vaca! Everything was clean and well appointed. Kitchen was great, dining area worked well for dinner and game nights, all the bedrooms were comfy and the showers were great. Honestly, a really fantastic place and Ian communicated effectively and efficiently. We'd definitely stay again. Thanks Ian!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris J.

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay at Sandy Crack. Perfect location, great decor, very roomy, very nice partially covered and lighted deck. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy k.

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

Perfect as Always

Another Wonderful stay at Sandy Crack!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Awesome spot for a beach getaway

Overall this was an excellent property for a quick trip to the beach. While it isn’t on the beachfront, the location was super close and convenient. I appreciated so many small details, that really go into making a rental feel comfortable—from the ease of the door code entry, to the clean fresh scent upon entering, the charging port outlets, to the comfortable back deck seating. I would highly recommend this property and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Absolutely Fantastic!

Our family loved every bit of our stay! Ian is great to talk and work with, the house was perfect, location is great …. Overall Absolutely Fantastic! Made for a great Family vacation!! Thanks again Ian!! Can’t wait to come again…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria d.

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

Great location, Easy walk to beach

Place was great and just as described! Was only my husband and our 2 lil' dogs, and it rained, but the deck sure looked inviting! Has a giant couch perfect for lots of people to hang out at once - many rentals don't have this great feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Summerfield, NC

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

Perfect Location!

This is our second time staying at Sandy Crack, and we had a wonderful time! The owner is very responsive to emails and very accommodating. The location is fantastic and the home is very comfortable for all our needs. Having access to beach chairs at the house was great, so we didn't have to bring ours. We love everything about this house and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET H., USA

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

SANDY CRACK

Our stay was wonderful in Ian's beach house. Extremely clean, well stocked kitchen, beach toys and chairs We had an Enchanted stay on Fairytale Lane Thanks Ian
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy k., Raleigh NC

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

ACTUAL VACATION😃

This is our second stay at the Sandy Crack. There's no worries from check in to check out. Everything was simple. The owner is very quick to respond to just a little things that we had questions about. The home is close enough walk for us to take a quick walk back to get out of the sun or grab a sandwich in the air conditioning before going back to the beach. My husband likes to fish and there is usually space to do that, you're close enough to things to do but far enough away it's not crowded. the kitchen is nicely equipped with most anything you need. We enjoy sitting on the back deck to relax after a great day at the beach. Overall, we really enjoy our vacation at topsail staying at the Sandy Crack. There's no worries which makes it a true vacation. We thank the owner each year for a wonderful, worry free stay at their home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rena K.

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

Thanks for a great stay

Our family had a great vacation at Ian’s property. Everything is clean, great location. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica N.

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

Chill Sandy Crack

Home was in a nice quiet street. The home was in spectacular condition and very clean. There were very clear information sheets inside the home for everything you could think of. Supple amount of beach chairs and other outdoor items including charcoal, lighter fluid, and a lighter for the charcoal grill that was provided for use. We did not have to shop for anything other than our groceries for the week! It was an easy walk to the beach access. Stress free keyless check in and out. Information was exchanged with the owner easily and he was very responsive to any questions. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Summerfield, NC

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

Great house and location!

The house was very clean and the kitchen well-stocked with everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. Close to the beach with easy access. We would definitely recommend it to others and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juily W.

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

Great place for a weekend getaway!

Loved this property. Everything was as listed. Great location, just a short walk to the beach with private beach access. Very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damikadia H.

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

ECU Grad trip!

Home was perfect for my family of 5 and our English bulldog puppy. The walk to the beach was closer than expected. Storage had lots of beach accessories to use on the beach. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

It was just what we wanted. Wnough room does and family rovisir.

Would lov
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

All it was cracked up to be…

Great location close to everything important also would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vikky D.

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

Location, Location, Location!

This was a great house, exactly as pictured. There were Pros and Cons but mostly Pros. Pros: GREAT location, so close to the beach, nice quiet street, house was as pictured, plenty of space for my husband and I, my Mother in Law, and our small pup. Well equipped kitchen, comfy furniture and beds. Communication with owner was fantastic. Cons: Definitely need a new shower curtain in master bath, and it would have been nice if the lawn had been mowed. The grass was as tall, if not taller, than our little 10lb pup. A little step up in the cleaning would be helpful (dog hair on and under furniture, behind TV, etc) but it wasn't a big deal at all. Again, the location alone was enough to give this 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Fun family vacation

We would highlight recommend this property to anyone staying in Surf City. It was very accommodating to our needs. Ian was very quick in responding to my questions and the house was everything the description said. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Just perfect!

Sandy Crack is a lovely home and perfectly located, just a very short walk to the beach. It has everything you need is just right for 6 people. The owner was wonderful to work with. We had such a wonderful vacation. So happy we found Sandy Crack :))))
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

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

Another Great Stay

There is so much to love about the Sandy Crack! It's the perfect size and location for our family of 5. Close to the beach and on a quiet street. We enjoyed our second stay here and are glad to have found the Sandy Crack.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Everything we could have asked for

My wife and I stayed here for a week and everything was perfect. The walk to the private access to the beach is a breeze and everything was as advertised. Being able to bring our dog with us was a huge plus. The island is very dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rena K.

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

Thank you for a great vacation!

Ian’s house was amazing! We loved spending time at the beach that’s a 3 minute walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy k., Raleigh NC

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

Beautiful Perfection

My family loves topsail. The beaches are excellent for everything. Sandy crack was an easy quick walk from the beach. Sandy crack was furnished for family comfort and relaxing. The kitchen had everything you could ask for. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The deck with cafe lighting and cushioned seating was great for hanging out with our friends and family! We will definitely return for vacation again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ian

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We are a family of outdoor enthusiasts that love being outside and active, whenever possible. Surf City/Topsail has been a favorite of ours since we moved to NC in 2004. We love the low-key, family-oriented nature of the island and really like the lack of commercialization. We are also a family of surfers and really like the miles of uncrowded beach breaks, right out front.

Why they chose this property

Off the beaten path on an oak tree lined street. Quiet and tranquil. Topsail Island and Surf City are one of a handful of remaining NC beach towns that commercialization has not caught up to. You won't find miles of neon signs, fast food restaurants, arcades, loud bars or nightclubs. Wilmington has all of those things and more and is under 30 mins away.

What makes this property unique

Only 100 yards from deeded beach access. Because of the lack of building density at and around the house, the beach never gets crowded. The back deck of the house looks out onto a wooded buffer between neighboring street. The sound is only 100 yards away as well. You could easily launch a kayak from there. Beach/Sound. Has it all!
A sidewalk parallel to Route 50 is 100 yards away. If you don't want to run on the beach, you can run south on a sidewalk all the way into the town of Topsail Beach, 5 miles away. A bike path on the road shoulder starts about 3/4 miles from the house and runs 10 miles north, to the town of North Topsail. Really nice for a great, fast road ride spin.

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