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On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly

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A residential area with houses, a well-lit lawn, and a palm tree.
A hallway with a white dresser, a mirror, and a lamp.
A well-maintained garden with a wooden fence, lush green grass, and tall pampas grass.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and artwork on the wall.
A residential area with a large fenced yard, houses, and a body of water in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Mia's Marketplace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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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 Mia's Marketplace and Ohana Paddle Sports. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Mia's Marketplace - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 41 min drive - 48.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 43 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 48 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cowfin Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly on Oct 29, 2026 start from $259, 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 On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Mia's Marketplace. Surf City Pier and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The only things I had an issue with was not having a washer & dryer. I don’t expect to go to a laundry mat on my vacation. Lastly we couldn’t find the remote to the a/c so I called the realtor to see if they could help me & still haven’t gotten a call back. Other than that it was a wonderful cottage style that we loved & would like to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful and beautiful place. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience on the water..excellent location for the dogs to explore the yard with the fence. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fenced in yard for the dogs was perfect snd they had a blast. Being able to look out and see the water way was awesome as well. Small cottage but perfect for the two of us and two dogs. Relaxing and quiet neighborhood. Will for sure book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our dog. The fishing was great, too. We'll definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
When I saw the original listing, I was SOLD on it. Looked BEAUTIFUL. On the water - 2 Kayaks just amazing. When I pulled up to the home, I was surprised as it did not look at all like the photo. A bit overgrown Bush off the Deck - the Kayaks seemed to not have cleaned or used for a long time. The home does not have central air - has a air unit in the window which did it's job but it was very loud. The location of the house is 1.5 miles from the actual beach - not a hard walk if you like to walk and an easy bike ride. There is a lovely path that crosses the bridge which was GREAT. We enjoyed the stay - loved the private Pier and the QUIET of the homes location. The inside of the home is nicely decorated but it needs some TLC. All in all it was a nice visit to a new place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property met and exceeded our expectations. We COULD have used more than one bath towel for the two of us, and washcloths would have been nice, but since I always overpack it was not a problem. We really thought we had found our repeat rental and were devastated to hear the future plans for this property. This is a unique small rental that is perfect for a couple that is looking for a quiet restful vacation away from it all. We plan to return for several days in the fall before demolition and new construction ruins it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Now on our ‘Favorites’ list.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view. Great for our dog, plenty of yard to run around in. Loved the dock/swing. Within walking distance to coffee shop/breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Refreshing

Enjoyed our stay and the for any needs the property management was rapid to assist.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little haven on earth.

This place is great the home was very clean the yard is great for pets loved the fenced in area very big. The view fantastic looking on the water way the moon light was to die for. The beach is just right down the road and the shopping stores right around the corner restaurants as well. My husband and I will go and stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great dock!!

My hubby and I enjoyed this little house so much! The view was amazing and the days fishing off the dock were so relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy New Year

Great views and convenient to food, beer and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Experience

We love the house (clean and renovated), the fenced backyard (for our dogs), the location (close to everything and nice neighbors), and the quick response (we needed one thing and it got delivered quickly). We would love to come back here for our next vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little house

Perfect house for my husband and I plus the pups. Loved the convenience of the fenced yard for the dogs. Conveniently located to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great spot, dog friendly and close to everything!

Cut short by the hurricane but was great overall! Location right on the water, our dog loved the fenced yard. We were close to everything we needed. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2024
Thank you for choosing our property for your vacation getaway! We look forward to hosting again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great stay! This place had everything we needed and more. We enjoyed the dock. There were some lightbulbs out in the bathroom and kitchen but was not a big deal. We loved the view and the quiet. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Trip With Pups

Husband and I booked the cottage with our dogs to visit family for Thanksgiving week. The fenced in yard and beautiful views made for a relaxing time for all. Cottage is clean, comfortable and very cozy. We will book again on any future trips to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect anniversary getaway for two!

We enjoyed a nice weekend getaway. The perfect little home for two. JM's on the water and Sears Landing made for the perfect date night spots just minutes away from the house. Enjoyed watching the sunrise in the mornings and beautiful sunsets at night. A truly enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Location, clean,the view was marvelous, bush by deck could use a trim. The fenced in yard was a real plus. We enjoyed our stay very much. I would highly recommend staying here. Watching the bay was so relaxing. We even got to see a dolphin .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We loved this house so much! We walked to breakfast at Sears Landing, a short drive to the beach and the dock/pier was so peaceful. This older property is truly a treasure! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection on the water!

The pictures don’t do this little hideaway justice! It was beyond perfect for me and my pup! It’s right on the water and close to the beaches! The house had everything you’d need and more! I will most definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
Erin, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great start to 2024

We had a wonderful time in Surf City with our pups. The accommodations were as described and everything was neat and clean. Our dogs loved the yard. We highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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