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Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining.

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Captivating sunsets off the back deck every evening.
Watch birds, dolphins, boats over the intercoastal waterway.
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/bunk room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath

Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining.

The Hattie Soundfront Cottage is located in Surf City - the heart of Topsail Island and Topsail Beach. Named after our Great Aunt who loved the beauty nature offers. 3Br, 2.5 bath plus an outdoor shower. Reverse layout duplex with open floor plan overlooking beautiful inter-coastal waterway just steps away from the ocean. Fully furnished to feel like a home away from home. Just 1/2 mile to city center - walk to restaurants, ice cream, shopping, groceries, the community center, pier, surf school, 2 parks and more. Bunk room for the kids sleeps 4 with remaining two bedrooms comfortably appointed with queen beds with views of the sound and decks. Private outdoor shower and extra storage on ground level. Four decks offer 360 views, including sunsets over the sound and an abundance of birds and wildlife! Plenty of parking underneath house and driveway. Linens are provided and will be delivered to the house - 2 queen, 2 twin and 1 full bed and all bath towels. Convenient location also provides easy access to off island grocery stores and shopping.

Property manager

Anita Watkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
No pets allowed but this is not a pet free home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dishes should be cleaned & put away prior to departure. Unfortunately, the cleaning crew doesn't have time to wait for the dishwasher to run.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 on the waterfront. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Southside Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

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 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

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

Amazing location

Walking distance to the beach and in the heart of surf city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan A.

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

Great place!

Great place - Clean, walking distance to beach, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Amazing beach getaway

My boyfriend and i brought 4 teenagers for a beach vaca. Everything was perfect and we made great memories ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

Clean and well equipped

We had a great stay at Anita’s house. Very clean. Everything you could need is there. This was our fThe only thing I wo
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Amazing Time!

My friends and I greatly enjoyed the house and accommodations! Great facilities, nice beds, and only a short distance to the beach. Would stay here again in the future and eagerly recommend this space to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Great House for Big Families

Beautiful property, tons of things inside and outside to do/use to keep kiddos entertained and comfortable. My kids loved the bunk beds and cooking in the kitchen was a dream! We’re already talking about coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Sunset over the Sound!

Really enjoyed the stay at this sound front location over Labor Day weekend. Just a half mile walk into town and the beach was just one block over. Kitchen is well stocked and plenty of beach equipment in the storage room so we didn’t have to haul everything from Wake Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great property, great location, lots of property perks

Seriously you are just a few minutes walk to a nearby beach access point. You're even within walking distance to some great dining options, gift shops, and a grocery store. Almost everything you need for a day at the beach they have on-hand. The outdoor shower was super-helpful in keeping all that sand you bring back out of the house. There were games for the kids to play, a Roku we used to help live stream the Olympics, books that my spouse found engaging while she enjoyed some early morning moments on one of the 4 decks. I have no complaints about the home at all. Thanks for letting us stay at your property, we loved every minute of it except a few sunburns :).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tareq N.

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

Loved everything about this house

The house is beautiful and the kitchen has everything you need. Mattresses are high quality and very comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Avigale H.

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

Amazing experience

The house was super clean, orgnaized, and provided MANY kitchen appliances. There was no struggle with preparing food. The area was great and super close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

A gem!

We adored this place! We stayed during the shoulder season, and I wanted someplace that was close to the beach, had a good kitchen (we love cooking) and had a nice view, in case it rained (which it did). This ticks all those boxes and more. The owner was super responsive when we had a question. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

almost as good as oceanfront

Loved the property. View of sound from back deck was stunning. House lived bigger than it looks. Kitchen and living area flowed well and having 2 seating areas was great. Big pantry and closets in bedroom and bathrooms. Nice yard for the kids to play in and they loved the swings. Overall a great property. Owners were responsive to any problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Absolutely Perfect!!!!!!

I can’t say enough positive things about this stay!!First of all, the owner was very quick to respond when I had lost the check in info. We met two of the neighbors who actually live in houses on either side and they were so nice! Having our linens saran wrapped and in a tub let us know that they were definitely clean and we didn’t even use them all so we had plenty! If we had stayed longer we would have also had the washer and dryer available. The house was spotless, extremely roomy and had such a welcoming feel and beautiful decor. We don’t have little ones but we noticed how family and kid friendly it was from the little step stools under the sinks , kids seating to a downstairs closet FULL of beach wagons, beach toys etc! Also there were movies, games and books. We loved playing corn hole in the back yard as we watched the most gorgeous sunset!! Having three bathrooms and two showers was perfect! The absolute highlight of this house was the porches!!! You could open the door of the living room, two bedrooms and kitchen and have full access to very roomy porches. Being able to open the curtains of the main bedroom and have that gorgeous view of the sound which you could enjoy either from inside or outside on the porch was just breathtaking! There was a nice breeze in the evenings as i sat on the porch facing the sound and read until it became dark. You just can’t go wrong with this house. I am hoping that it will be available off season because we would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

End of summer vacation

Perfect place to stay with college age children. Loved the spacious kitchen and and it was well stocked. The evening sunsets were picture perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reed J.

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

Great Family Rental

The property was clean, well-situated, and suited my family's needs perfectly. The outdoor shower is a Godsend and it's a reasonable walk to the beach and close to Surf City. I initially thought we might explore the various beaches in the island, but the beach closest to the property was so nice, convenient, and low-key that we went there everyday. I would definitely take my family back here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milton E.

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

Family Vacation

Enjoyed our stay very much. Balconies afforded beautiful sunset views from living area as well as from two bedrooms. Clean and spacious living/kitchen/dining areas. Great proximity to Surf City Bridge, thus allowing access to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

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

Lovely stay!

Well stocked and comfortable. TThe views out the back were beautiful. Close to beach and shops. The storage room had lots of useful items for the beach including chairs, sand toys and corn hole boards. Anita replied to messages very quickly. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

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

Outstanding

We Enjoyed it so much. Going back again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Larger than it looks online

Unit was more spacious then expected. Great location and beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

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

Amazing house in great location

Beautiful view, minutes to the beach. Plenty of space in the house. Outdoor shower with hot water was a great feature. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

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

Amazing views of the sound

My husband and I had an excellent stay. The house was in an excellent location and an easy walk to the beach or to restaurants in Surf City. We spent a lot of time on the 3rd floor balcony watching egrets and herons in the Sound. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T., United States

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

Lovely house with all you need for a beach getaway!

We had a wonderful time staying at this lovely property. It’s cozy and spacious at the same time. Everything you’d need for a beach getaway. We loved the close proximity to the beach and being able to borrow the beach cart, toys and chairs. Anita the host is great at communicating if you need anything. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B., Clarks Summit

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

Beautiful view

You really can’t beat the sunset view and the quick walk to the beach! Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great place

Everything about this stay was good. The only downside was that the WiFi was off and on the whole time. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nomi V.

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

Excellent beach stay

Clean, convenient and well equipped. Watch sunset from the deck and stroll to the beach. Short walk to the market and shops in Surf City as well. Our host was friendly and helpful. Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anita Watkins

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We've enjoyed our home with our children and grandchildren for over 25 years and now we're sharing it with others to experience the magic and wonder of Topsail Beach. We own the duplex and only rent out one side so you can always be assured of quiet and relaxation. We'll endeavor to provide you with anything you need to make your vacation special.

Why they chose this property

We built this home to have a place where family can spend time together. We love the view of the sound and the proximity to the town center to enjoy all Topsail has to offer. Spend the day on the beach, enjoy all the wildlife and birds from the deck, walk to shopping restaurants, ice cream, pier fishing, marina, or convenient local grocery store.

What makes this property unique

Topsail Turtle Hopsital
Marine Biology Camp
Shaka Taco and Surf School
Rolling Skating
The Assembly Building - explore the history of the island
Putt putt
Live music


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