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Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard!

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Exterior
Covered dock -Bring your boat! Best place to catch the warm breezes!
Open concept - perfect for the crowd!
Open living room with lots of seating options.
Newly updated kitchen ready for socializing and cooking!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81559 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard!

Every room has a view of the water! Great location for recreation, dining, and getting around the island! The home is perfectly situated in an upscale residential area of single-family homes on a quiet cul-de-sac where the ice cream truck sometimes still visits. It is ideal for children, for leisurely walks and bike rides. It’s perfect for families wanting a quiet waterfront location that offers tons to do, as well as being close to many nearby activities! We are just a short walk to the very convenient Friendly Mart, and the one-and-only “Trailer Bar”! The house is .4 to the beach and children’s park/playground, and an adult fitness area so you can work out while the kids play! All that is located just across the street to the public beach access with bathrooms and showers. This Topsail Island home is canal front with access to the Intracoastal Waterway and only a short walk to the beach. Screened-in decks, outdoor sitting, and a large dock on the canal are perfect for socializing, fishing, crabbing, and swimming! We have 3 kayaks for your use, an extra-large swim pad for the kids and adults! - so the fun really starts at home! There are lots of floaties, a couple boogie boards, beach chairs, and even beach towels. Linens, bedding, bath towels, and hand towels are included. Ramp is tidal dependent and in disrepair- Topsail has 2 public ramps for putting in and out and low tides.
This is an updated home. Our home has 4 beautifully decorated bedrooms with 3 queen-size beds and 1 king. There are two bedrooms with screened-in outside sitting areas. An inviting kitchen welcomes you with an open floor plan for that perfect gathering spot. There are 3 flat screen TVs (55 inch in the living room, 45 inch in the master bedroom, and one upstairs in the large bedroom. You’ll have your own private covered dock. Screened-in and outside sitting areas on the main floor allow you to sit outside rain or shine! We even have a picnic table in the screened deck area for outdoor dining.

The home also has parking for up to 6 cars.

Owner is a licensed real estate agent.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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. 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 - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 47 min drive - 65.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 54 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 56 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard! ?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard! on Apr 4, 2026 start from $521, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront paradise! Private dock! Bring your boat-swim in your own backyard! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Permuda Island and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Good family vacation

Lots of room for everyone. Had a great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

It was a nice quiet neighborhood. Close to a store and the "infamous "Trailer Bar".

Loved the views. Place was well equipped, clean and very comfortable beds. We would definitely recommend and stay again. Owners were easy to communicate with whe n asking a guestion upon arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

wes l.

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

Family trip

Loved the house and inlet neighborhood! Amenities were as advertised and very easy rental process. Hope to be back next year! Beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesa S.

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

Canal is amazing!

This home is lovely with everything you need. A short walk to the beach, but life on the canal has been our favorite yet. Nice swim pad to swim in the bay…great dock for fishing or sitting and reading. The home was very welcoming and comfortable! Communication, check in, check out….excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Loved!

The home is well stocked, we loved the outdoor spaces and that they offered chairs and a large floating mat. We were walking distance from the beach. We kayaked to see the sunrise and sunset was great too! Julie was very responsive and we loved our vacation. This was our first one without my husband and the kids father. We came to Topsail because we have so many memories here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great vacation

Everything was nice and the house was great. The only issues that I would mention would be that the listing states that there is a hot tub (which we were excited about) but there is not one. It also lists bikes for riding, but all of the bikes had flat tires that were off the rim and couldn’t be inflated. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn M.

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

4th of July Family Fun

A wonderful home that met all our needs. The check in process was painless and the property managers were very responsive. The living area was slightly smaller than I expected but the outdoor space definitely made up for it. We spent most of our time outside anyway. The kitchen was well stocked but could use another big bowl or two. The ice maker was a nice addition. The house was equipped with plenty of toys for the water and beach. Only one bike was functional after we got air in the tires but it was nice to have on hand. It would definitely be a house we would return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Great time on the canal

We had a fantastic vacation on the canal at Surf City. Our favorite thing was the tranquility of hanging out at the boat dock. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny m.

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

Amazing beach week

My family had the best time! The location was perfectly located near shopping and restaurants but far enough away to enjoy quiet nights on the dock or waking on the beach. We fished, went swimming, kayaked up the canals, caught crabs and got pretty good at ring toss!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan Z.

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

Great Vacation

Enjoyed the property, clean and conveniently located for beach and boating. Only issue was boat ramp is in disrepair so could not launch or trailer boat - had to do so at NCWildlife ramp which is not too far away. Docking was fine though. Enjoyed the kayaks and local fishing. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Perfect Week!

Julie was super helpful providing timely replies to questions we had leading up to our trip and even during the week of! The house was clean and the updates were very nicely done. We enjoyed having access to the kayaks to enjoy a couple of Topsail Island sunsets. Location was great just a few minutes to Pelican's snocones and fresh seafood at Surf City and Sneads Ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect

Great house. Great location. Loved the canal and the swim pad. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen is equipped. Owner was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

As great as advertised!

My family had a great week at this property. Clean and up to date with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was perfect and we really loved having our boat docked right at the house. The property manager was very attentive making sure we had everything we needed for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Excellent place right on the water

Super nice house that is perfectly clean and well furnished. Docked our boat behind the house and had easy acess to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sabra T.

Excellent

Our stay was great. The house was very clean and newly furnished. The location was perfect. Quiet and relaxing. This was our first time staying at this property but we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Awesome home! Great location!

This home offers a great location with brand new updates! The owners are amazingly helpful and have thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable and easy. You are 3 homes from the sound and 2 blocks from the beach! The bedrooms are large and nicely decorated! Thanks for sharing your home, Scott and Julie!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Julie Moore

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Easy-going, blessed, family-oriented traveler that loves to explore new places and meet new people!

Favorite things in life I would never want to live without: My family (wonderful husband, parents, children and grandchildren), my Lord, my friends, coffee (and lots of it!) and my sweet dog, Nettie.

My husband and I love to travel and "do what the natives" do. I enjoy finding out where the locals hang out and partaking in favorite eats, drinks and dancing.

Why they chose this property

We chose this wonderful island property because of it's spectacular location in southeastern North Carolina . It's on a canal that leads directly into the intra-coastal waterway, and is only a few short blocks from the ocean. The closest public beach access offers restrooms, playground, adult outdoor workout area and free parking. It's close to everything, yet removed enough you can feel the relaxation of island life!

What makes this property unique

This home has it all! Newly redecorated! Updated kitchen with wonderful open concept allows you to enjoy your guests as dinner is being prepared. Screened in decks, outdoor sitting, and large covered dock on the canal are perfect for socializing, fishing, crabbing and swimming!

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