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Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach

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Mother Ocean
Panoramic Ocean View
Front Porch
Dining Area/Kitchen
Living Room/Dining Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holly Ridge, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach

“Mother Ocean” was named after the inspiration of the ocean and beaches at Topsail, and the life-long gifts that they pass on to those who travel here. The property is a portion of a family-owned tract that was acquired in 1907 by our great grandfather, which included approximately a mile of the beach extending south of the property. The oceanfront in the vicinity of the house and on adjacent properties is vacant, which affords beautiful unobstructed panoramic views from the front deck, and a private beach front with direct private access. The beach access is located directly across the road. Private access to the sound is also available for canoeing, kayaking or fishing...or just to sit at the picnic table and enjoy the sunset! The house includes three bedrooms and two full baths with an ocean side deck with swing for taking in the view, and a back screened porch with a fan and swing for a quiet secluded break in the action. The house sleeps nine comfortably in the bedrooms, and eleven including the day bed in the living area. Escape from your everyday grind, and come enjoy the paradise of Topsail Island at this truly unique home!!

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Property manager

Steve Clark

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on 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.
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Holly Ridge, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 21 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great get away!

We really enjoyed our stay at Mother Ocean. The location is great and the view is so beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Perfect stay!

Wonderful place and the beach was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner of the property was very helpful and timely in responses. Great ocean views and a very good deal for being so close to the ocean. Cool seeing all the family history of this home too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Love the location and super clean..just a couple complaints.

Location of property was awesome! Getting into property was easy. Just was missing some things. Had no extra toilet paper..only one roll in each. No dish tabs for dishwasher. No cooking oil. And as far as provided beach items..they only had towels. Had a great stay regardless, just had to purchase things that usual vacation homes have. And on our last day the entry lock stopped working. Had to go in through the back door. Reached out to property owner before stay, but no response.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia H.

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

Great Location and Host

We had a wonderful stay here. The location was amazing and the host went above and beyond to ship us some items my family member left behind. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Great location!

Older home that is clean and comfortable with a fantastic location and reasonable price. Love the updated boardwalk this year. We'll definitely stay here again! Thank you for another wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josuex M.

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

End of the summer

This is my third time staying here and I hope to continue to come back every year. We absolutely love the place! We had a great time even with a tropical storm!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Topsail

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

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

Great weekend getaway

This place had all necessary amenities and was a comfortable getaway. Only inconvenience is the road crossing to access the beach and the speeding cars. Other than that, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Favorite Beach House

We have stayed in this house twice and have had wonderful stays here both times. Communication is great. The house is lovely. The location is perfect. A++++
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

george b.

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

Vacation

One of my best vacation ever
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

House was great

Great getaway cold but it was December , nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana A.

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

Great get away

Very comfy place to stay and view was amazing. I do recommend the ceiling, from a leak get repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our 3rd visit to Mother Ocean

Our family loves to stay at Mother Ocean. There is plenty of space for everyone to be together and have their own space. We also love being so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Second Time at Mother Ocean!

This was our second stay at Mother Ocean and it was just as wonderful this time as it was three years ago!! Steve is a fantastic host and is very responsive and helpful. The private beach access across the street is so convenient and the beach is beautiful and uncrowded. The whole family had a wonderful time looking for shark teeth (we found hundreds in the shell beds directly in front of the house) and just relaxing and enjoying the spectacular view. We will certainly be back a third time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Our review

Had a great time at the beach .my wife and grandauters first time.lovedvthe house and proximity to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

An old soul type of stay

This was our second stay at Mother Ocean. We love the layout of the house as well as the vibe. We feel safe and are able to relax and enjoy life while there.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

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

Pictures dont lie.

There were some things about the property that are a bit dated but its easily overshadowed by the views, the location and the beach. It was just what the doctor ordered to just forget about things and focus on what matters most. If the opportunity ever presented itself to return here, I would do it without hesitation. You can not go wrong if you chose this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene P.

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

A nice 3 day getaway at the Beach

Older property but clean and lots of space. Our pets came and we all enjoyed coming back to the Surf City area after 35+ yrs of not spending time at the coast. We traveled many places in those years. This property is great for a family to gather and relax. The kitchen is good for making food for meals and has all the major appliances. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

We keep coming back

This was our third time in the same house. Sound side access, nearly ocean front with a simple stairway, a stocked kitchen and coffee maker leaves us satisfied every visit. 3 generations of a small family fill this house with laughter and happy memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mother Ocean made for a wonderful vacation

Excellent location with 2 nice decks we spent hours on. Nice to have some necessities already on hand (toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, etc.). Comfortable furniture in good condition... not the case in other houses we have rented. Only thing I'd recommend is adding additional curtains to keep out the early morning sun and night traffic. Very pleased with the accomodations and price.

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Laid Back & Relaxing

Mother Ocean is the best kind of beach house. Laid back, comfortable, and welcoming. Feels like home from the moment you step into the house. I love having all the rooms on one floor, but my favorite “rooms” were the porches. Another favorite feature that we enjoyed tremendously was having access to the sound. We were able to kayak every day of our stay. It was the perfect place for our family last week and we are already planning our trip back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Great older home. With a few cleanliness issues

This is my 3rd time staying at Mother Ocean. It is an older beach home. It has a fabulous view and a new walkway over the beach. They have made some improvements inside. Owner was quick to respond. My issue was cleanliness. I found multiple dirty dishes cups, plates and bowls in the cupboards. Also there were items left in the bedroom drawer that should have been removed. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

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

Fantastic Mini Vacation

The home was comfortable and big enough to fit my family of 8 (2 adults, 6 children). The private beach entrance was great. It rained the entire trip, so we enjoyed the house quite a bit. The swings on the porches were a huge hit with the kids and the board games were fun as well. The only issue we had with the home was that the outlets weren't covered in the home (childproofing) and we had a toddler with us that loves to explore. We could close the doors to all of the rooms to prevent her from entering, but the kitchen was open and the outlet on the end of the breakfast bar was her go-to for my anxiety lol. Other than that everything was perfect. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen T.

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

Surf City Beach

Great location and loved the private beach. The owner was great with communication and response to issues. The house porches and view were awesome. The house was dated and the appliances were old. There were issues with the AC that did get resolved. The dishwasher is old and the top rack can't be raised to include large plates on bottom. Tried and it fell. Cleanliness was fair.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Clark

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English