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S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets!

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A wooden deck with a view of the ocean, a turquoise chair, and an American flag.
A beach with clear blue water and a sandy shore.
A coastal property with a beach view, a dock, and a small boat.
A spacious living room with a gray sofa, a patterned rug, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with two grey sofas, a patterned rug, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • High-speed internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Floor 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6 - Floor 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 46 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 52 min drive - 58.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets!?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets! on Oct 4, 2027 start from $800, 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 S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports, and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful and so was the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill) | Oceanfront + Pets! on Oct 19, 2026
Thank you for sharing this kind feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed both the house and the beach during your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice beach view Property was good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback about the beach view. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good stay, exactly what I expected.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear your stay met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach View, Pet-Friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beach view and found our place pet-friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bungalow stay

The location was wonderful and close to most activities. The beach house was well maintained and wonderful environment for younger children. Loved the separate areas of living.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 5, 2022
Hello, Thank you for your review at S.O.B. (Sweet Ol' Bill). We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us here in Surf City. The location is perfect for quick access to the beach and shops. We sure hope you stay with us again. Have a spectacular day! Thank you, Carolina Retreat
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SOB

The stay was perfect and we will stay agin in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SOB Get Away

Ocean front cottage weekend. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2024
Thank you for your positive review of our ocean front cottage. We're delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and that the property met your expectations. Providing a comfortable and relaxing experience for our guests is our top priority. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check I. Is super easy. There is a crockpot available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Great location, not a great house

The house had several cleanliness and maintenance issues including certain outlets not working, lots of corrosion on window sills, the outdoor screen door locking mechanism was jammed in the locked position, a large smear of dirt or poop on one of the curtains in one of the bedrooms, a large urine stain that went from the blanket to the mattress pad on one of the beds, cockroaches, the house was full of flies, and the general upkeep of the place was lacking. When I sent an email the second day to Topsail Realty, no one answered my email or addressed the concerns for our entire stay. While I may choose Topsail Beach as a destination for future vacations, I will not be staying in the same house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach birthday

A quiet week with loved ones at the beach was the best way to celebrate a milestone birthday! Wifi allowed for online school and work projects. The view from the sunroom was amazing at any time of day, but especially sunrise and dolphin watching. Plenty of room and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sat-Wed family time on the beach

Had the best time and so enjoyed SOB. We absolutely love the old style beach house with so much character and charm. SOB was like staying with family, was so comfortable and met all of our needs. Our 2 Westies were also a part of the family time and we so appreciated that we could bring them. The house is solidly built, so no noise issues like a lot of beach houses have. We also loved the separate downstairs kitchen/living room with the 2 BR and baths. Plenty of room, everything you need and a million dollar view. Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our Family Vacation

The house is in a prefect location and loved being right on the beach. Beach area was not crowded. This house is a convenient location to areas that you want to visit. Our stay was during the ease up of Covid. So there was a few things that we were not expecting., linen was not at the house when we checked in, ( but when we called them they came right away) we had to make our beds, comforters need to be washed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming House right on the ocean.

Very livable house for party of 8. Deck right on the ocean is fabulous! Some upgrades in terms of furniture, carpets, and kitchenware would be nice. But I’d go there again regardless.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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