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Turtle's Nest - Surf City

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Exterior
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Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ocean Side - Base Floor Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Ocean Side - Base Floor Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Ocean Side - Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Ocean Side - Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Street Side Bedroom - Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Turtle's Nest - Surf City


The Turtle’s Nest offers your family the Perfect Oceanfront Nesting Spot! Take in the views from the extra wide oceanfront lot. Just a few steps and you are in the ocean! This classic 1950’s bungalow offers two levels with interior and exterior stairs for your family’s convenience. The main level upstairs welcomes you with the warm wood tones of the knotty pine walls and the charm of yesteryear, with splashes of coastal color. Sink your toes into the new plush carpet and 2 comfy couches. Ocean views and sounds can be enjoyed from the LR and DR as well as both oceanfront bedrooms,(K & Q); the 3rd. a twin bedroom has a partial view. The ground level apartment offers extra space. Tile floor with a seating and dining area as well as a kitchenette, two bedrooms and game room, make this level ideal for additional family or young adults in your group. The ocean front shade covered porch is just the spot for taking in the salt air breezes, outside dining, or reading your book. While the large open deck is the best place for soaking up the sun’s rays and enjoying the view of the beach from the rocking chairs. All the charm of the 1950’s and an easy 6 block, 1/2 mile walk on the beach or street, to the heart of Surf City Town and all it has to offer!

5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths.
Maximum Occupancy: 10.
Bed sizes: King, 2 Queen, 2 Singles, Double, Porta-crib.
If you would like to rent linens, towels, baby items, or beach items please contact :
Me and Mom Rentals (http://www.meandmomrentals.com/),
Seaside Linen & Rentals (http://www.seasidelinen.com/), or
Topsail Sunsational Rentals (http://www.tirentals.com/)
On 2 levels with interior stairs. Most living areas on 1 level.
Central heat & air, ceiling fans, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
High chair.
3 cable (digital service) TVs including a 42" flat screen TV in living area, VCR, DVD player, CD player, foosball table in game room.
Wireless high speed internet access.
House does not provide a landline phone.
Covered oceanfront tiled patio/porch area with rocking chairs and large sundeck with built-in bench seating.
Outside shower.
Grilling allowed. No grill provided.
No smoking allowed in house.
No pets allowed at all - strictly enforced. Please no weapons inside the house.
Partial week getaways not allowed.
Garage, ground level storage, and fireplace not available.

Property manager

Oryon
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is on 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. 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

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southside Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle's Nest - Surf City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle's Nest - Surf City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle's Nest - Surf City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle's Nest - Surf City located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Southside Park and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tosha C.

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

Great beach trip

7 in our party with age ranges 20 to 88 years old. Having three bedrooms on same floor as kitchen and living/ dining room was perfect for my elderly mother and disabled husband. My brother enjoys his own space so the downstairs apartment was perfect. Shower lower level very small and can only accommodate small adult but was ok for my daughter. Upstairs kitchen a bit small and was tight if more than two people in there trying to cook, but we managed ok. Downstairs kitchen actually bigger but didn’t ever cook down there. Still a cute functional older home in good condition. Best was the closeness to the beach even though that may not be a good thing in high surf! We will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ti H.

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

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

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

Our favorite vacation

We have stayed here before but love it so much we wanted to stay here again. It is the perfect place for a family on a budget. Close enough to shopping that the teenagers were happy. On the beach with a sun deck so momma was happy. The owner is very responsive and the house was spotless! Best vacation and our number one choice for a Topsail Island vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

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

Gorgeous view

Incredible waterfront view with great deck. Property is older but everything works. The property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

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

Love this house

So far, this is our family's favorite place to stay when we visit Topsail Beach. The house is clean and right on the beach! It doesn't get better than that!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Super Beach House

Our favorite yearly beach house. Can't beat beachfront!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic V.

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

Great location! Our second time

Awesome location within walking distance of pier and Daddy Macs (our favorite lunch/dinner spot). Marriage proposal in our group so extra special. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill L.

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

Interesting week but the deck is worth it!

We booked this house along with two other homes for a family reunion. My family of 5 and my sister’s family of 5 stayed in this property. Below are the highlights and lowlights of the week: Highlights: * There was plenty of sleeping room and the teens enjoyed having their separate space downstairs. * The deck overlooking the water was AMAZING was a perfect alternate for the sand. * The kitchen was well stocked. * The house interior was rustic/dated but was cozy & as listed. * Linen rentals were easy and grocery delivery is the way to go! * Weather was perfect and we were able to get out to the beach everyday! Lowlights: * The A/C had a hard time keeping up. The host indicated that the system had just been serviced, but some days it was up to 76 inside. * We were assessed a $100 fee after checkout with a note suggesting that we had a “wedding” on the property. (Not at all the case). The host offered to share pictures of the evidence, which I requested to see. The photo showed “at least 16 people” on the OUTSIDE deck, which was my extended family gathering for pictures. The owners had someone (perhaps the owner themselves) secretly taking pictures of us on the deck. Had we known this wasn’t allowed, we would have decided on a different location. * Beware that your vacay maybe being watched and the max occupancy is 10 regardless of whether you’re inside or out and applies to sleepers and non-sleepers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza C.

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

Great oceanfront stay!

This place was perfect for our family of 7. Teenagers lived it up in the basement apartment. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The large deck was the perfect place for relaxing and the covered porch was a great option to get out of the sun. Short walk to the pier which we took advantage of several times. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

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

Loved this house!

Started out with some "hiccups", but owner was very attentive and quick to respond/resolve. Great communication. House was clean and location is amazing! We were not disappointed. We had a wonderful time there and would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

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

Great stay

We had a great time. House is dated and a bit small but very clean and location was perfect. Owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Beautiful oceanfront home!

We loved our stay and truly appreciated the open communication with the owners. Full kitchen, short walk to the beach, beautiful deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jane W.

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

Family stay

Great location. Great deck. Older home, but photos accurately show home. There were issues with the air conditioning during our stay, but I think the owners addressed it immediately before next renters. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

We like this rustic beach house and its waterfront fun!

This a great house for those seeking waterfront fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri A.

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

Loved that deck

Had a great stay. Wish there were beach chairs/ umbrellas and linens supplied, but we made due. We would rent again as that deck with ocean view made it all worth it. Kitchen ( dishes and pans etc) was well stocked as far as our needs. We also had a friend bring her bbq over for us to borrow for a couple days … which helped. Great location! Easy walk to local market and restaurants. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Great stay

Classic beach home charm, great for a mixed age family group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

this property was perfect for a family vacation we enjoyed having the two living areas

we loved this property it was very quaint and we loved the atmosphere of the home. Loved the outside deck
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon H.

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

Surf is definitely (what’s) up at Turtles Nest

The deck at sunset alone is worth the stay. Highly recommended rental. A nice Nest egg for the owners. Y’all selling? 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Perfect beach vacation!

We had a great time! The house is in an ideal location with the most beautiful views. The beach is right there! It looks exactly like the photos but even better. Very thoughtful touches throughout, from kitchen basics to beach toys. We love it and hope to make this an annual stay! Thank you, it is a wonderful home and we appreciate you sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great simple house right on the beach!

The house was perfect for us. Not fancy, but had everything we needed and most importantly directly on the beach. The porch was fantastic to watch the waves. Comfortable living room and beds. Kitchen had anything you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haichell M.

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

Great location

As mentioned in the previous reviews, the location is just steps away from the beach and is the selling point. Property is a bit dated but we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vic V.

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

Perfect location

Deck overlooking the beach and just a few steps down to the beach. 1/5 mile to the pier and center of surf city. Also quick trip across the bridge for groceries, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE M.

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

Great location! Relaxing vacation!

Property was as described. Great location directly on the beach and within walking distance of cute little shops. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Awsome

House was very nice, view and location was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cortney M.

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

Great location and ON the beach

Literally on a dune with three steps to the ocean. Back deck is amazing with no long walkway to the beach like other properties. House itself is from 1950, so don’t expect a modern look and appliances. For us that didn’t matter and we liked the rustic beach house feel. Separate apartment downstairs is nice for anyone in the group that needs their own space. Huge front yard for parking, etc. Excellent location that is really close to downtown Surf City. We picked up donuts and bagels 3 blocks away each morning. Only small negative was a lot of random storage in the basement area that is a tad messy and not stored away cleanly (had to pull my 2 year old off the mower a few times). Would definitely stay again just for the back deck and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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