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Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!

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We have 6 Adirondack chairs to view the beautiful beach and ocean.
Beautiful top floor living room with a 50" flat screen TV, & ocean view
Living area
Cute ocean themed decorations through out the house
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121864 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪15 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.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Kids Bedroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

QSS

1 Queen Bed

Small Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Top Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Jack 'n Jill

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Enclosed Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!

Wow, a beach vacation with the family, in a home that's as cute as this one is? This year, you're going to love your vacation!

This is the most beautiful house on Topsail! And it's right on the beach - not an 'ocean-view' a couple of blocks from the beach or across the street from the beach, or even a piano lot (with only a small strip that extends between the houses to the beach). Seas the Day is right on the beach and the house is gorgeous.

Now wait a minute...I bet you think I'm just saying that. Well look at what some of are guests have said (see the full comments below):

'The website does not do this house justice! It is gorgeous, and the views of the beach and water are amazing from every room. ' Bonnie from Va

'Seas the Day is one of the best vacation houses I have stayed in. ... You will not be disappointed if you rent this place' Norma Jean from Ohio

'I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a wonderful beach house that has one of the best vistas in Topsail.' Mark from Northern Va

'Loved that house!!!!!! oh my, the walk to the pier was wonderful and so pretty. the house was perfect and held my whole family! it was an awesome vacation! thank you so much! wonderful!' Jessica from Ohio

And it goes on. You will truly love your stay at Seas the Day.

Located just 1 mile south of the Surf City pier, you're close to all the activity, yet just far enough away to enjoy the tranquility that lives here also. As a matter of fact, you may note some of our guests jokingly refer to the 'Buddy's walk'. Buddy's is a bar/restaurant by the pier, which is a nice 1 mile walk on the beach. Some people, including my brother, myself and our two wives like to walk down to Buddy's at lunch time, watch the surfers by the pier, order oyster shooters, and... possibly a cerveza or two (that's Spanish for beer) and maybe a tequila shooter. Well, the walk back is now quite enjoyable. We often just come back, lay out a towel and catch some rays and a snooze. The Buddy's walk - a perfect way to spend a vacation day.

Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north side of Surf City to the south tip of the island. The island is like 22 miles long, so you can get a good work out.

Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house was in Surf City. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant.) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone by the pier just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories.

Believe me, this place is fun.

And I haven't even told you about Daddy Mac's on-the-beach sea food, Shuckin' Shack with it's oysters, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Bouchaines 211 - the best restaurant overlooking the sound that you will ever find. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it at Seas the Day.

You can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest).

Surf shops that make me wish I was 18 again, 55 Burgers and Shakes, the Daily Grind coffee and wine bar and on and on. The wine bar is called unWINEd. The owner, Jeremy, is a friend of mine. Tell him Steve Morrison sent you. He'll take good care of you. You won't want to leave.

And I haven't even talked about surf fishing, kayaking, surfing, jet skiing and more (check out the Boat Rental picture I included if you want to rent a boat or jet-ski)

My teenage son once walked up the stairs to the living room and said 'This place just makes you smile!'

I still think OUR GUESTS SAY IT BEST:

'We loved the outside shower, complete wtih room for dry clothes and towels! Very kid friendly, my 13-month-old niece could wander around and the gates kept her safe. Topsail itself is so peaceful. We went to the sound side a few times to fish, canoe, and take the baby swimming. We golfed, ran, sailed (you have very nice neighbors who invited us!), and fished from the surf (caught sharks, stingrays, and a few fish). Such a great house -- plenty of space, well decorated, and everything you need in the kitchen for eating in!' Bonnie VA

Jim M from GA agrees wholeheartedly:

'My sister and I are both recently retired school teachers. For over 25 years we have talked about renting a beach house on the North Carolina coast, big enough to house all of our families. ... This house was everything we had dreamed about. It was RIGHT ON THE WATER,...

'Setting on our porch, we could watch the sun rise each morning. In the evening we could drive to the end of the island and watch the sun sink into the ocean....I bought 5 kites and one day we all spent the day flying them. ... We enjoyed the secluded walks on the beach and the discovery of hundreds of sea shells. We saw dolphins swimming by several times. The only regret we had, was that we couldn't stay for another week.'


BEDROOM SETUP: Top floor: QB & Full Bath. (There is also a QSS but it's right in the middle of the living room. I don't recommend it); Middle floor: KB, QB, 2BB (i.e. 4 beds), and BB with 2 Full Baths. There is a deck on both floors and there is an enclosed outdoor shower on the deck of the middle floor. The bottom floor has 2 full car garage, grill, and storage space.

Keywords: House, Beach, Surf, City, Seize, Seas, Topsail, Outer, Banks, Wilmington

Property manager

Steve Morrison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 (limit 2 total)
There is a pet fee of $150 per pet. Three pets ma
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No grilling on the deck - Fire Marshall Rule. Grill in the driveway.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this vacation home is on the beach. 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. Be sure to check out 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seas the Day - the Most Beautiful House on the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge vacation 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 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Slice of Paradise

We loved the area, we loved the house and we loved being right on the beach listening to the waves! Topsail Steamer was a great dinner choice and Sunrise Bagel Co has the best bagels! We will be back. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Outstanding beach property

Beautiful unobstructed views of the beach and ocean, great set up at the house, super clean. Host was extremely proactive and responsive. Couldn’t have been a better trip. Highly recommend this spot and we will definitely be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

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

Beautiful place, right on the beach

This was a great location and beautiful place. Had all the amenities that the site said it did. The Kitchen is well stocked with dishes/silverware, pots and pans, etc!!!!!!!The only downside to this, we were not aware that when we arrived, we had to make our own beds. This is not something that I/we have ever had to do in any other VRBO we have stayed at. would have been nice to know this before we got there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

We SEA’ed the day!!

We had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed the house immensely! With so much local family, this was the gathering place all week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton F.

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

Excellent

We loved our stay at this comfy beach house! Lots of space, beautiful view of the ocean! Very clean, excellent communication with host who was very kind. Definitely booking here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karyn H.

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

Seas the Day

Great location and beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vikky D.

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

Fantastic Beachfront House!

This house is amazing! As soon as we walked in, we immediately noticed how clean it was. And of course the incredible beach view, right outside the windows! The deck got a lot of use! The location of the house is perfect, it's very quiet, and not a lot of people. Communication with the host was superb. My only issue was that we wish we had known ahead of time that there were no cable channels, as the listing stated (hopefully that is updated). Otherwise, no issues at all, and we would stay here again! Thanks for hosting us! We had a fantastic time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Annual Family Beach Vacay

This is our 3rd time at this property its perfect for our family. 6 adults 3 kids...plenty of room and parking. Easy access to the beach. Love just sitting on the deck in the captain chairs. Can't wait until next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

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

A Slice of Heaven

We have stayed at Seas the Day many times and our stay this last time was as wonderful as all the other times. The house is well maintained, clean, plenty of room, and dog friendly which is important for us. Checking in and out is a breeze with Steven and he is very responsive as well. You really can’t beat the location, close to everything you need. We love the view from the deck; it’s a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. For us, it’s a slice of Heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timmie H.

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

What a wonderful vacation!!!

We truly enjoyed our stay in this perfect beach house. This was the first year we have actually stayed on the beach and it won't be our last. The house was perfect for the seven of us and our dog. We loved that we could leave the beach at any time and arrive at any time as well. Beautiful sun rises and sun sets and the perfect everything!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful place with us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Enjoyed a wonderful week in Surf City. Had stayed at Seas the Day
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Family Vacation

Had a lovely stay. Home was very clean and great condition. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

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

Perfect location on the beach

This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love it! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

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

Perfect House

This is the perfect house for you and your family. A perfect view to watch sunrise with coffee. And the prefect way to finish off your day in the evening with wine. I could have slept on the back porch. The bed’s were very comfortable, we all slept very well. Stephen the owner is very nice and responds quickly. I would totally recommend this home to everyone !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

SOLD!

Steve is a great host and responded quickly to every communication. We loved the house and location so much, we are under contract at a house further down the beach! This house would be great for large groups, we had all we needed upstairs and stayed in the bedroom up there. The restaurants recommendations were excellent and reasonable. The porch and the chairs overlooking the crystal blue water is just magical and not something you see at South Caroline beaches. We saw many bait fish balls with dolphins swimming all around them. I recommend meeting William (the bartender) at the Beach Shop and Grill! Great time, so stop looking and rent it now!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

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

Outstanding!

This is our 4th time staying at this home. We always meet friends there and this is one of our favorite locations to vacation together. The hosts and the house are top notched!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Family in for a wedding

The house is a single home, it was very clean. Located in a good spot for shopping and restaurants. Was very spacious, enough-room for the 8 of us to spread out. Beds were comfy, no complaints. Plenty of stuff in the kitchen. Only thing I can say as a negative is you have to make up the beds yourself. They have a service that leaves sheets and towels by the outside door wrapped individually in plastic and directions with what color sheets goes with which bed. Wasn’t a fan, but you knew that the sheets were clean. I was disappointed that there were no beach towels. We flew in so didn’t bring any. Had to call my daughter that was driving in from Pittsburgh to bring some.I would recommend the house for the location and the cleanliness. Also there is plenty of parking in the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

The house was as described and as shown in the pictures. The owner, Steven, was very kind and communicative. Loved the space to spread out. The kids bunk room was surprisingly spacious which the 3 teen boys loved - plenty of space for sleeping plus sitting and playing video games on their large screen TV. The living area was very comfortable and loved the ocean views. The kitchen table was awesome for group breakfast and dinner as well as playing games. The best part of our vacation was the location. Our area was quiet and we had plenty of privacy. Plenty of space to walk our dog on the street. And it was the perfect distance from downtown Surf City. The boys loved having the freedom to walk up for Hot Diggity Dogz for lunch and heading to the IGA for drinks. My husband and I walked up one day and stopped off at Daybreak Donuts for a specialty donut (LOVE the Margarita one), then we walked over to Shaka Tacos for lunch and listened to live music. After we headed to Celtic Creamery for an ice cream cone. Ocean water was still cold but we enjoyed playing on the beach. Best part of staying Oceanfront is that you can hop onto the beach at any time. We've been going to Topsail every year for the past 10 years and this was one of our favorite places. In fact we've already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

We love this house

We have stayed here a few times now for girls weekend and really enjoy the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great spot!

We had a great time at this property. Direct beach access with 2 large decks to lounge on after a day at the beach. The outdoor shower was convenient to wash off sand before going back inside. Less than a mile from the shops and restaurants of Surf City. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best house on the beach

This was our second stay at Seas the Day and we were as happy as the first time. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

soheir g.

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

Short getaway

Wonderful time with my adult kids. The house and location was perfect for our mini vacation. Our family dog loved the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Wonderful Week

The main floor view is everything! We celebrated our anniversary with family and friends in this wonderful house. Plenty of room for all, even the dogs. Easy access to a great beach. And Steve, the owner is available for any questions. Our family is already asking about next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhett R., Marietta USA

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

Seas the Day

Enjoyed a wonderful vacation in this beautiful beach home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great house superb location

2nd time staying here and we really enjoyed the house. It is not the height of luxury but has most everything you could want. New this year for us was the beds were not made up, we had to sort through boxes of linens and figure out what went with what size bed. Not a big deal but be prepared. We love this beach this time of year so highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Morrison

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Lyn & I live here in the winter and RV the country during the summer. I'm originally from IN and she's from Annapolis MD. I am a retired attorney and retired from the FDIC (the people who insure the banks) in Washington DC.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love Surf City. But Seas the Day is so beautiful itself. The colors seem to bring the outdoor yellows of the sun, the sky's blue, and the ocean's greens inside. This is a totally relaxing beach house. The ocean breezes, the salt air, and the wonderful people make this a great place to be.

What makes this property unique

It's on the beach. The property goes straight down to the dunes.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests