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Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

Tommy and Dees

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Enjoy effortless private beach access from this cozy cottage, with an oceanfront porch directly on the dune. Drink your morning coffee alfresco and watch the sun rise over the ocean. Step straight off the porch into the sand and take a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the shade of the porch while you watch dolphins jump and ospreys hunt for their lunch. Have an afternoon swim and pop back inside for a slice of watermelon and an ice-cold drink. Sharpen your surf fishing and shell spotting skills. The world is your oyster!

.This original 1950s cottage was built when the island was first developed and is still owned by the same family. It features four bedrooms upstairs, a small bathroom with a shower, and an extra half bath. The huge dining table has room for meals as well as puzzles and board games. The washer are dryer are located in the garage on the ground floor. There is NO interior connection from the upper to lower level of the property. The laundry area is accessed by a set of exterior stairs.
NOTE: The house previously had a bedroom and bathroom available on the ground floor which is no longer accessible. Some reviews refer to this previously accessible area.
The house is conveniently located just one mile south of the bridge and town center. This is a relatively quiet stretch of beach, away from public beach accesses and busy rental houses.

Things to Know
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. 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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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Family spring break

We enjoyed our spring break! Lovely place! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Betty F.

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

Good

Overall good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Caley S.

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

Needs major updating

Can’t open windows because they would fall out. Ants infested our trash can in 1 night. The upstairs shower is tiny and leaks water very bad. The downstairs bathroom is bigger and nicer but in a terrible spot. The downstairs is in the garage. Has a terrible odor. Dead frog smooshed in the door jam. Blinds had never been dusted. If you can over look all that then you can stay here. The back porch was nice and it was 5 stairs to the sand. That was the only nice thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Great Location

This home is dated but allowed us to bring our pups and the location is great! Not close to public beach access which allows for less crowding and stepping off the deck onto the beach is wonderful! With the sunrise and the waves crashing we'd definitely come back!
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10/10 Excellent

William D.

Beach Vacation

Great location, beach right off the deck, had everything we needed.. thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis T.

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

nice

on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Cute beach home with a beautiful beach front view. 😍 Very happy the kitchen was stocked with most everything we needed to cook through the week. Short distance from shops if you wanted to walk. Just be aware the master bed and bath are in the downstairs completely separate from the main house. No access except from outside. Not ideal if you are using it and traveling with young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location

Excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Easy walk to the beach!

My family and our two older dogs had a great time here in this little old beach bungalow! It was five steps to get to the beach so it was so easy to take your stuff out there and run back in if you need to. Was great for our one dog who has leg issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House, Great Location

Overall, we had a nice, good stay. The house being located right at the Dunes was a big plus. Stepping off the deck onto the Beach was Great, very convenient. The Kitchen was adequately furnished. The Furniture was comfortable and plenty of seating. The management responded quickly to our plumbing issue. I would recommend the House for vacation rental. It is not high-end but that's fine, it is priced very fairly. The Beds are comfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

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

Great Location, But........

Great location directly on the beach. That was the best aspect of the property. But, and there's always a "but," the house seemed very outdated and disgustingly filthy. The interior and furnishings were old. Looks like no renovations have been done in years. We were so grateful that we were able to bring our dogs that week, but it appeared that the carpets had not been cleaned in ages. There were very many spots on all of the carpets, and we assumed they were from dogs peeing on them. It would probably be more sanitary to rip the carpets out and replace them with linoleum. There is no way that the house was cleaned before arrival. Me, my wife, and our guests spent nearly an hour cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. I know this is going to sound gross, but the 1/2 bath in the large bedroom looked as though someone took a huge bowel movement and feces was sprayed all around the toilet bowl. The other full bath's toilet was also appalling. My wife put on rubber gloves and cleaned the underside of the bowl with a rag, and it was completely black. In the living room behind one of the cabinets we found a dog toy along with crumbs, dirt, and dust that had been there for quite some time. I could go on in regard to other items that needed cleaning/attention, but it'd take too long. In VACASA's defense, they did reimburse me for the cleaning fee. It's just sad that you drive nearly 8 hours and come into a property that wasn't cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Oceanfront family and pet friendly cottage

We loved the retro cabin vibe and the expansive front covered ocean facing porch. Lots of birds and extensive dune shrubs and grasses. Lovely cozy, sturdy home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Brenda D.

Nice but read the fine print

Access to the beach was outstanding! Down the steps and you are at the water. Between public access so walk down and put your chairs right at the water. Even on the 4th of July.

8/10 Good

katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful oceanfront setting & view

House was good. Loved bk porch w oceanfront Clean hm & porch!! Beautiful living room furniture!!! Update your website re nice furniture Problems: did not like shower head, can’t adjust , too dark!! Living room, half bath light out! Can’t open windows to hear, feel ocean breeze, ants in kitchen & increasing. For most part loved our stay & especially thank you for allowing us to bring our fur baby. Agency was slow on getting info to me ….had to calll agency& agency sent wrong door code x3.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Men's Fishing Trip

Great property, lots of space for 9 men 2 teens,our church men's Fishing Trip was great... We will be back... Caught some fish too.....
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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