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Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music

Welcome to our home! Our cleaning crew has taken extra efforts beyond their normal high standards to ensure proper disinfection & safety precautions!
SLEEPS 12 - OCEAN VIEW- SOUNDVIEW - BACKYARD - 4 BEDROOMS - 2.5 BATH
Our family owned and managed, recently updated modern and tastefully yet comfortably furnished, stocked with the vacationer in mind. The home is just a short block from the beach, right across the street from the park & a short walk to nightlife, the arcade and a small market! Just a few miles from Surf City town center with tons of restaurants, activities, and the pier.
COMMON SPACE
You will find the spacious open living room, dining room, & kitchen
• Spacious kitchen with plenty of storage and stocked for all of your cooking needs
• Dining table seats 8, plus 4 at island
• Comfortable living room furniture
• Access to front deck with a beautiful sunset view and lounging chairs
• 70in flat screen smart tv, with access to Hulu, Disney+, Netflix
BEDROOMS
• King bedroom with flat screen smart TV private bathroom with shower
• Queen bedroom with shared bathroom to bunk bed room
• Queen bedroom with two twin bunkbed, shares bathroom with other Queen bedroom
• Living Room Fold out Bed
• Detached Bunkhouse has a queen bed, Funton bunkbed, Flat Screen Smart TV and half bath.

OUTDOOR SPACES
Ocean front views of the intercoastal waterway. You'll enjoy a covered deck to unwind to watch the sunset
• Lounging deck furniture
• Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
• Backyard
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AMENITIES
• 3 cable smart TVs, wireless internet access, Closet full of games for a rainy day
• Charbroil grill, bring your charcoal
• dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, sound machines
• Enclosed exterior hot/cold shower
• Easy beach access.
• Playground across the street
• Dry house access for raining day unloading and packing
• Outside refrigerator for overflow drink and food
Please note, we are located directly next to the famous and popular Trailer Bar. For us, this is wonderful. We love live music and being able to walk over and enjoy this from our porch while the kids play outside. They have live music daily in the summer and they stop the live music at 11pm. All of our rooms are equipped with sound machines, if you are planning to go to bed early, but want to make sure you are all aware before booking.
Linens are included with your rental. The house is equipped with some popular children's board games. There is plenty of parking to accommodate up to 5 full size vehicles.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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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

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 55 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music on Apr 29, 2026 start from $438, 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 Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Away from Home! Across from playground, Beach, & live music located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi, and Inis Spa. Escape Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Za'Vion W.

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

Great stay

I really appreciate the host accommodating my family so we could all be together for thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes M.

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

Great location with thoughtful accommodations

Perfect location, less than 40 steps from the beach. The bunk bed is great for parents coming with their kids and with the nearby nightlife, the adults have a convenient location to party & people watch. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

holly f.

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

Surf city

Loved the house. It was so beautiful. Loved the big kitchen and table. It’s perfect for a big family. The walk to the beach wasn’t bad at all. And the kids loved the little playground at the beach. Surf city has a place in our hearts now. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jozsef L.

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

Everything was ok in the house

Thank you I really good experience staying in this house I hoping to come back again
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Great vacation

Property was very clean and was very well stocked. Great location with a very short walk to beach access. Lots of extras including beach chairs, bikes, games, beach toys, etc. Short drive to lots of restaurants. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Lewis Family 2025

Awesome! No others words needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Girls’ Trip

We had a great trip, and the house was very clean and close to the beach! We enjoyed the live music that was playing at the bar next door! Thanks for the smooth check-in and for allowing us to come early! :) Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

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

Family Ocean Trip

This was a big trip for our family. It was 13 of us, and the first time to the ocean for many. We loved the house! It was clean, well stocked, and the location was perfect. The host was quick to help with issues that came up. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren s.

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

Amazing!

The house was even more beautiful than the pictures! Super clean and updated. Great sleeping space for everyone. Even the guesthouse was so cute. The location was perfect and the host was so great! We will definitely be coming back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Family Beach Week

Great accommodations. Provided everything needed. Easy access to playground and beach. Sound machines helpful for trailer bar music next door. Wonderful outside shower. Bunkhouse held family of four easily. Up to date and such a great place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josue H.

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

J

That was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

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

Reunion

Took the family to see my 2 sons that are stationed at Camp Lejeune. Beach access, and playground were close to the house. Live music was not bad. Plenty of space. The bunk house was a blessing, with an autistic child. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie T.

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

Surf City Christmas 2022

Nothing but praises about our much needed vacation and Christmas family time together. The house was gorgeous and exactly what you see online. The bunkhouse was a beautiful surprise; nicer in person. (One of my personal favorites). There is more than plenty of space. Already planning our next visit and we just left this morning. 😂😂
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Family Beach Trip

Location was ideal for our family, children’s park across the street and short walk to the beach. House was spacious with plenty of room for the kids to play as we prepared our meals. The outside shower was a game changer for the kids coming off the beach. Kitchen was stocked with everything needed to prepare any meal, and we’re a family that likes to cook and eat. We did order out pizza for delivery our first day there though. Wi-fi was good through out the property. We were a little concerned about the music from the Trailer Bar, but actually it was never a problem. We enjoyed the music Friday evening. The bunk house space was perfect for our family size. The house is very kid friendly. We had an incredible week! We will definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Perfect Beach Rental

We highly recommend this beach house for the perfect beach getaway. We had four families from different states spend the week together. This house has everything you would need, and I mean everything! Plenty of kitchen items, lots of toys to borrow, just a well-kept place. Everything was nice and clean. The music at the bar next door was not an issue. My niece stayed in the bunkhouse with her two babies and said the music didn’t bother them at all. It was like having a tv on low. Plenty of parking and about a 3 min walk to the beach with kids in tow. The hosts are amazing and quickly responded when we had questions. This is a definite saved place for us in the future. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Fully stocked and SO accommodating!

We had an absolute perfect thanksgiving at the beach house we fell in love in almost ten years ago! The owners did a beautiful job of renovating and made the home incredibly accommodating. Very responsive and kind. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Review

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsy C.

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

Birthday Celebration/Family Vacation

We enjoyed staying here so much. It was a very clean property with more than what we needed stocked in the kitchen. Perfect location to the Beach/shopping areas. We really enjoyed the live music from the trailer bar and it was not loud at night in the house. Would highly recommend &would love to book again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bethany

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Our family lives in Raleigh,NC. We have 3 kids, ages 7,4,1. Lucky for you, that means we have alot of kids items at the house to make your packing easier!

We enjoy a glass of wine while the sun sets, riding bikes down the canals and a good pina colada at Daddy Macs!

Why they chose this property

This location was ideal for us with small children. We love live music and this house was perfect with live music next door and playground across the street! A perfect night for us is grilling downstairs, while live music is playing next door and our kids are riding their bikes under the covered area.

What makes this property unique

We think our property is unique because it is perfectly located on the island for families. Last minute need, you can walk to the Friendly Mart. Rainy day, you can walk to the arcade or do pottery. We have taken extra steps to make sure the kitchen is completely stocked with absolutely everything you will need!

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