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Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee.

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Dolphin Watch with Holiday lights
View of Dolphin Watch from the road with covered paring
Covered entry from covered parking area
Oceanfront screen porch with fresh paint, picnic table, rockers and porch swing
Oceanfront screen porch with picnic table, rocking chairs and porch swing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee.

Premier Host-Relaxing three bedroom, two bath house on the beach. Large screened porch and sun deck on the beach side. All the amenities of a home away from home with master bedroom with king bed and attached bath with stand up shower. Second bedroom with queen bed and third bedroom with a double bed and twin bunk beds, ceiling fans in two of the three bedrooms, Wifi, 3 smart TVs, AM-FM stereo with blue tooth capabilities and inside and outside speakers. Fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, quiet dishwasher, stove, microwave, Keurig and Mr. Coffee makers, refrigerator with ice maker and washer/dryer. Vinyl plank flooring in entire house.

Covered parking and covered entry to keep you dry for the rainy days. Outside the house, there is a beachside deck with a kid/dog gate and beach front screened in porch with porch swing, a picnic table for oceanfront dining and rocking chairs to enjoy the ocean view, outside shower, sun porch and charcoal grill. No smoking. Pets(dogs) allowed with a $195 fee per pet, maximum of 2 dogs unless approved by owner. Towels and linens are NOT INCLUDED and must be pre-ordered.

Dolphin Watch is located between the towns of Surf City Topsail Beach. Both offer many shopping and dining options. Also, about a one-hour drive to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.

My cancellation policy is listed as a no refund policy because the VRBO site does not offer my cancellation policy. But if you need to cancel your stay and I can rent the dates you reserved I will refund your rent.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The beach is perfect for young children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
There is a pet fee of $195 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation Policy: Refunds can be made only if I am able to rent the property on the dates you cancelled at the same rate (same amount of nights)
Pet fee is $195 per week per pet unless a lower rate is approved by the owner

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

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is near theme parks and 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. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 55 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 57 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 60 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Daily Grind Surf City - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee.?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee. on Jun 27, 2026 start from $744, 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 Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront 3 bedroom 2 bath with screen porch. Pet friendly with a pet fee. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Southside Park, and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable for our family of 4. There was every amenity that you could possibly think of. The location was perfect, close to restaurants and shopping.We had not been in Topsail/Surf City in about 20 years, it was just as enjoyable as we remembered.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Relaxation

We have stayed here several times and enjoy it every time. it is always a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a great find. It is perfectly situated on the beach, clean, well cared for, and well furnished. It is obviously owned by a family that cares about their home, not only for themselves, but also for anyone who stays there. We have already booked a week for next year. What a great place to land when you want to have fun at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonya H.

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

Nice stay.

We and our 2 dogs really enjoyed our stay. We liked it so much that we tried to book the same time for next year, but unfortunately it has already been booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great place.

Great place and great host. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

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

Excellent stay

The description and photos for this property were exactly correct. It was a wonderful stay, they had all essentials needed, and you couldn’t beat the location. We hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Home was clean and provided many amenities. Definitely would stay there again. Only suggestion I would make is a lock w/working key on door to screened-in porch from house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

October stay

Second time at this property. Had everything we needed. Shower heads are a little low but we made do. Very comfortable beds and furniture. Beautiful porch, deck and fantastic location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kATIE R.

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

Screened porch bliss

Great stay. Screened porch is the star - cut the cool breezes that sent everyone else inside. Beach was not crowded even though near two public access points. Perfect beach for your dog. People/community very friendly and courteous. A very relaxing peaceful week.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Perfect...

for a weekend getaway with my husband. We really appreciated the screened porch when the temperature got warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Dolphin watch

Cottage was a too rustic for us. Enjoyed the porch and deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike M.

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

Dophin watch

Great week as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R.

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

Dolphin Watch Beach House

The weather, while a bit warm for our weekly visit, was excellent. The Top Sail beach location for this property--also excellent--was just the right size for our family of four adults and a dog. The kitchen had all the cooking tools needed for eat-in dining. We especially liked the screened-in deck overlooking the beach, as well as the portion of the deck in front of the screened-in area. Sea turtles nested in the dune very near this property and we were able to watch several young sea turtles make their way to the water's edge. We hope they survive! The property owner was a joy to work with and was very accommodating. This property is a prime on-the-beach location on the southern end of the Surf City beach area. We are seriously considering renting this very property for next year's family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlyn E.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

This was our first time staying at this property and me and my family had a wonderful relaxing time. The screen porch was perfect for the kids to eat lunch outside at the picnic table and read in the swing and rocking chairs in the afternoons. The kitchen had everything we could’ve needed. Everything was clean and tidy. Great location. Quiet part of the beach, mostly other families. We loved being able to just walk down and be right on the beach to swim or fly a kite. Thank you for allowing us to stay. We would definitely book here again if we return to topsail beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Already Planning Next Year!!

My husband, our four kids, my mom, and our two dogs just spent an entire week at Greg’s place. We had the most fantastic time right from the start. The best part about the whole place is the amazing screened in porch that allowed us to be outside at all hours of the day, regardless of the weather, with a full view of the ocean. Everything was very clean, the beds were very comfortable, and there was plenty of room for all of us to spread out. We already can’t wait to return next summer. Thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa & Dave S.

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

Rest, Relax & Recharge!

After dealing with two weddings in 5 months for our daughters plus several medical issues with our aging parents, we just needed time away to unplug, relax, and recharge. Dolphin's Watch was the perfect place to do that! It had everything we needed for entertainment, cooking, sunbathing, and unwinding. Our favorite aspects of this gem were the cleanliness of the accommodations overall, the responsiveness of the owner, the screened in porch with rocking chairs, the quiet location, and the large windows across the front that gave us a beautiful view of the ocean all day long. A bonus for us was the fact that it's turtle nesting season and we were able to witness this first hand nearby! We only left the cottage twice in 7 days to pick up additional provisions. We were sad to see our week come to an end but it gave us exactly what we needed! We plan to be repeat visitors at Dolphin's Watch because it felt exactly like home to us! Thanks Greg for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Great Beach Cottage

Overall, we really enjoyed staying at Dolphin Watch. The home is exactly what we look for in a cottage on the beach. Comfortable, clean, and inviting in an old school way. Is it opulent? Nope. But it feels like your home away from home. Topsail charm without the prentenciousness. It truly has all you'll need in the kitchen to boil up some shrimp and grill some fresh snapper. As a big bonus in August, the AC ran perfect. My teenage daughters loved the hot water capacity too! The owner has stocked a homemade spice Cajun rub that is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Perfect beach home!!

Wow! This is one of the first times I've rented a beach house and found not a single thing I would change. It was perfect in every way. As soon as you walk in the front door you're hit by the amazing views. The kitchen is well-equipped including dishwasher and garbage disposal. The living room is comfortable and accomodating. The beds are all comfortable. One of the very best features of the home is the screened in porch overlooking the ocean. An outdoor shower and hose are conveniently placed so you can rinse off after every trip to the beach. We set up our pop-up right outside the back door. If you need to go back to the house for anything it's just steps away. We spent days boogie boarding, beach-combing, relaxing; nights ghost crab hunting and watching the fireworks! Just perfect. Thank you so much for providing this wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

amber d.

Dolphin watch

The Dolphin Watch was beautiful the views from the porch and dinning room will take your breath away, This is for a family vacation, very private beach, the ocean is right out the back door i mean its just right there that was great.. You will have to travel if you are wanting to see sights other than the Ocean... Well stocked kitchen.. we did a lot of cooking.. crab hunting at night is fun so make sure you bring a flash light and they are very fast.. Owner was very nice if we had problems he was a phone call away. big help.. the pictures are exactly what it is and what you are getting..We went golfing that was an hour away.. went on a boat tour that was an hour away.. The crab pot was good and batt's was good and nice price dinners.. The house could have been a little cleaner but it was still a good time with my family... If you want the view then this is the place to stay get a cup of coffee or a nice cold beer just sit back and watch the waves and DOLPHINS yes we seen a couple of them during our stay... Cant wait for next year i will be calling to get this place again.. we loved our stay.. Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Donna A.

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

Great Beach House

My husband and I and our pet, loved our stay at Dolphins Watch. Everything was as listed. The screened in porch with swing and the deck off of the porch were perfect. Plenty of seating. Excellent beach access. Close to everything. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

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

Right on the beach!

We’ve rented many beach places over the years. The location of Dolphin Watch is the best of them all. A few steps down off the deck and you are on the beach…it was very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Lovely little house

There isn't one bad thing to say about this trip. The house was just right size on a beach that wasn't overcrowded. The weather was perfect during our trip. Two small thunderstorms in the evening after beach time was over. Great place to stay. Will definitely be looking to book a return trip 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

perfect

This is the perfect beach cottage. It has an excellent view of the beach with immediate access off the front deck, has a wonderful screened in porch (and deck), clean, well equipped kitchen, hall bathroom was particular good as it was a large size and had excellent water pressure. I have nothing bad to say. Book this cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Beach Vacation

Excellent house for the four of us! We loved the views from screened porch and the deck. Water was great all week! Dogs loved being able to join us on vacation too. We loved having dinner on the porch table with the ocean breeze! Thanks for helping us make some great beach memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Excellent stay at Greg's place

I come to Topsail every year, and it is always my (and my family's) favorite time. This year it was just my kids, husband, and my parents, and we felt very at home. Greg's house was the perfect size, and had all of the things we needed to keep us comfortable. We LOvE the screened in porch and the ability to hang things inside it like swimsuits. The best part though, was how close the property is to the beach. As I said before we stayed at several houses and a lot of them have a very long walk to the beach even on the deck and stairs down to the beach... My parents are aging now and it's difficult for them to walk too much up and down a lot of stairs that are steep this was so perfect. Thank you again for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Craft

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I am a native North Carolinian and always wanted a place at the beach. As you can see from our picture, my family loves Dolphin Watch and we get to the beach as often as we can. Over the past 20+ years over 50% of my renters come back to Dolphin Watch. I keep a clean home and try to update something in the home each off season. I currently live at Kerr Lake but love the water, either at the beach or the lake. Dolphin Watch is a second home to me and to my guests.

Why they chose this property

Most of my guests have the same comment, 'Your beach house feels like home'. Every year, I make upgrades to the home based on input from my guests. The kitchen is very well equipped. The home is located on a quiet part of the beach, but a 5 minute ride to the towns of Surf City or Topsail Beach.

What makes this property unique

Screen porch and porch swing-great place to sit and watch the sun rise or to watch the waves roll in. The living area and dining area of the home have sliding glass doors that give guests a great view of the beach. Our home has a covered entry from the parking area. Our home is on one level, so easy access.

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