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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10118.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

3 Gulls & A Buoy: Shore Fun Awaits!

Ready to have a shell of a good time? Welcome to 3 Gulls and A Buoy, your ultimate beach retreat in the heart of Surf City! This buoy-tiful 4-bedroom townhome is perched just one row back from the ocean in the breezy Sandpiper Village community. With local shops, seafood spots, and island vibes just a flip-flop away, it’s the perfect perch for families looking to soak up some sun and good times—without breaking the bank.

Drop anchor in the covered parking area (room for 2 mid-sized vessels—uh, vehicles) and enter with ease thanks to keyless access. Kick off your sandy shoes in the foyer and float upstairs to a reverse floor plan that’s as cozy as it is convenient. Down on the first floor, you’ll find three comfy bedrooms, including a queen suite with private deck access (perfect for gull-watching) and a full bath. Kiddos can crash in the bunk room or snuggle into the double bed in the third room—both sharing a spacious hall bath. There’s even a washer and dryer to keep those beach towels fresh!

Sail up to the third floor for peek-a-boo ocean views and full-on vacation vibes. The sun-soaked living room opens to a roomy ocean-facing deck where you can catch sea breezes or just wave at the waves. With plush seating, a big-screen TV, and WiFi, it’s the ideal space to coast into relaxation. The fully stocked kitchen and unique booth-style dining table mean there’s room for everyone to dine, laugh, and plan the next beach adventure. The final bedroom—fitted with two twin beds—is just past the kitchen, with easy access to a full shared bath.

With private boardwalk beach access just steps away, you’ll be toes-in-the-sand in no time. Whether you're a family of gulls looking to make memories or a buoy crew in need of serious relaxation 3 Gull and A Buoy is shore to please. Pack your bags and bring your sense of adventure—it’s time to sea the good life!

➤Sorry, but NO PETS are allowed at this property.

➤No Smoking is allowed inside this property.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!!
A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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

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 Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Gulls & A Buoy: Shore Fun Awaits! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Gulls & A Buoy: Shore Fun Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Gulls & A Buoy: Shore Fun Awaits!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Gulls & A Buoy: Shore Fun Awaits! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy B.

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

Great place to stay!

My family enjoyed our stay at your place. It was a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desirée P.

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

Memorial date weekend vacation

the property is very spacious, the kitchen in well equipped, and the location isjust perfect (partial ocean view), steps from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H., Avon Lake, OH

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

Awesome week!

Had a fantastic week at the beach. The location was wonderful and the condo was perfect. Comfortable and spacious and all the amenities were sensational.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Close to beach

The townhouse was a very short walk down the boardwalk to the beach. We could see the ocean waves from the deck. It fit eight of us quite comfortably. The price was reasonable and less then similar properties. The kitchen was well stocked. Two updates I would recommend to the owners are to replace the master bed frame(the current one squeaks every time you roll over) and purchase additional outdoor furniture for the lower deck (only one chair). Other then that we loved it and had a great time. Saw sea turtles hatching, kayaked at Serenity Point, went bike riding, surfing and ate a lot of good food (would definitely recommend Getting a bucket from Steamers and try all the different tacos at Shaka Tacos)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexia M., Pipersville. PA

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

Surf city stay

Loved the location! Loved the decor. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

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

Just perfect.

The house is clean and cozy and well decorated. Fit our group perfectly. Love the ocean views and especially the high top chairs on the deck. Location to the beach and to the pier area was great. Weather and water happened to be perfect too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Blythe H., Raleigh, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location was great, but the property needs some TLC

The positive is that the location of this property was great. Very short walk to the beach. The downside is that the interior of this property is much smaller than it appears online. The bunk bed room is more like a glorified closet in size. It was clean for the most part, but it definitely needs some attention. The roof was leaking causing water to drip on the bed/floor in the 3rd floor bedroom. Several outlets were not working. There was a lighting fixture on the 2nd floor balcony hanging by a wire. The wifi was terrible. We weren't even able to stream a movie without constant timing out. For as much as we paid for this rental, I would expect higher quality, especially since it didn't include linens or basics like toilet paper, soap, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Excellent long weekend trip!

We planned a long weekend getaway with another family with kids and this house had everything! We were able to sit out on the patio and listen to the ocean, had plenty of space for all the kids to sit, play, eat. We had a great weekend away and look forward to coming back! Lewis Rental was easy to work with and very quick to respond when I had a question about the property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benita M.

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

Great house in a great location!

This property was very clean and in a great location. It was just a short walk to the beach. The decks were great to sit and listen to and watch the ocean if we didn't feel like walking! There were no public beach accesses near, so the beach was not crowded. I would highly reccommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

Perfect Spot for a Beach Vacation

I knew the property would have an ocean view, but I was thrilled to only be 400 steps (thanks Fitbit!) from the beach! The house was clean, comfortable, and fully appointed with a well-stocked kitchen. Lewis Rental, the leasing company, was great to work with; they responded to emails quickly and answered all my questions. I loved the keyless entry option. I’m already making plans to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Fabulous beach vacation

Location was excellent...3 minute walk to beach. Family friendly atmosphere. Townhouse was clean and cute and in working order. Communication with rental company was superb. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Always Pleased

This is the second time staying here. Perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sharon s.

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

Excellent location! Great decor and space!

Easy walk to best part of beach in Surf City! The place was beautifully decorated so felt cozy good to be inside, much needed since it rained all week! AC not working on main floor but manager was attentive and brought in fans to help. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Blessed week

Very nice townhouse! Clean. Comfortable beds. Well-stocked kitchen. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Vacation

We had a good experience renting this property. Good time with kids and grandkids at beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Great location!

Enjoyed our stay very much! Very easy walk across to the beach, home beautifully updated. Slept 10 comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Perfect

Great location and Beach, clean and lots of functional space, good view of the Ocean, 9 of us stayed here from age 3 to 68 and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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