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Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!

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Welcome to Sand By Me
Exterior
Private Elevator
Beach Views
Living Room - Smart TV, Deck Access w/Ocean Front Views - Third Floor

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5 - Floor 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 2

Bathroom 4 - Floor 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!

Welcome to Sand By Me, your luxurious oceanfront retreat in the heart of Surf City, NC. This stunning vacation rental combines modern amenities with breathtaking views, ensuring an unforgettable beach getaway for up to 12 guests.

Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a bright, welcoming great room that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Relax in the spacious living area with plenty of comfortable seating in front of the TV, or simply take in the panoramic ocean views through the large windows.

The modern kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and everything you need to prepare delicious meals for family and friends. With five bedrooms—including three master suites—and four baths spread across three floors, everyone will have their own space to unwind. Enjoy easy access between all levels with a private elevator.

Step outside onto one of two oceanfront decks or the private boardwalk and soak up the sun while admiring the stunning coastal scenery. The top-level master suite even includes a private oceanfront balcony, ideal for sipping your morning coffee or watching the sunset over the waves.

Conveniently located just about a mile south of downtown Surf City, Sand By Me sits in a great area for walking and bike riding. After a day of beachcombing or exploring local shops and restaurants, rinse off in the outdoor shower before gathering around the breakfast bar or dining table to share a meal together.

With its open, airy layout and gorgeous views from every corner, Sand By Me is the perfect destination for your next coastal escape. Book your stay today and experience the beauty and tranquility of Surf City in style!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 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

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Surf City Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! on May 26, 2026 start from $543, 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 Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sand By Me | Oceanfront + Steps to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elevator was great to have. Location perfect. Perfect amount of space for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisann B.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

This was our first beach house stay. We absolutely enjoyed our time. The beach was crowded and the house was nice! I would recommend renting this house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall loved this place! Would like a new mattress for the king bed and updated love seats in the living room. Did have an issue with antsnon the last day in the living room/kitchen areas
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura p.

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

Family thanksgiving and bday celebrations

We had a wonderful time. The kitchen was fantastic and completely stocked for cooking. Views were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

march

great views
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pam J.

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

Disabled family members not able to stay

They did not disclose the elevator was not working so we were left with no place to stay at 430 on a Friday afternoon. Thankfully we were able locate a place on Emerald isle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan O.

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

Not super clean

Great location. Lots of inconvenient rules, such as early checkout (10). Payed for cleaning services but had to have every dish clean and put away and strip the beds- never had to do that before. Kitchen/ cookware need good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debby T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Passively maintained

Dishwasher did not work, and apparently has not worked for several weeks. Gave property manager list of items on Sunday morning: dishwasher, kitchen faucet broken, broken coffee pot, vines covering steps and path to beach, one remote chewed up by dog, and one remote taped together with no batteries. Got excuses re understaffing and no proactive communication re response time. Jimmy came late afternoon on Tuesday and repaired what he could. Jimmy was good. Dishwasher repairmen came on Wednesday afternoon and, after saying they needed to troubleshoot issue and would be back in, disappeared. Obviously owner and property manager are only responding to issues raised by renters and only doing minimal work. Another renter told us they stayed here in 2023 and had no AC for 5 days. Most poorly maintained home in our 20 years of vacationing on Topsail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody W.

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

Visiting our Marine

Great location and right on the beach. House was equipped with everything and lots of space for family. My only complaint is that it got warm in living area. Felt like ac couldn’t keep it cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great view

Love the view, wonderful kitchen and deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

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

Cool but nice

We had fun. A bit cool at this time of year (Oct), but nice anyway. Good eating nearby. The bridge is short and quick, compared to other out-islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great accommodations

Perfect number of rooms for our family. Elevator is a great bonus. Beautiful views. I only wish there was a grill for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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