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Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly

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A room with a view of the ocean through a sliding door, a balcony with a chair, and a wooden deck.
A coastal town with beachfront properties, a bridge, and a beach access point.
A wooden structure with a metal door, a concrete floor, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, striped armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.
A bunk bed with a starfish decoration, a bedside lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Outdoor grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Floor Master King Bed

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen over Queen Bulk Bed

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Master Ensuite Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

2nd Floor Adjoining Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Outdoor Shower (Summer only)

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Surf City is home to this vacation home. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southside Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inis Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cowfin Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly on Nov 10, 2026 start from $349, 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.

What time is check-in at Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean-View Retreat, Sleep 8, 6-Minute Walk to Restaurants, Pet friendly located?

Situated in Surf City, this vacation home is steps from Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good everything very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2026
So glad everything was good and very clean. Come back anytime you're in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. Great location right across from the beach access and within walking distance of restaurants, ice cream and coffee shops. Very responsive hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 22, 2026
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the clean house and being right across from the beach access, with restaurants, ice cream and coffee all in walking distance. We'd love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time. The close beach access was wonderful. We definitely hope we get to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! I'm glad your family had a great time and that the beach access made the trip easy. Surf City is always better with family. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a perfect location! Walking distance to everything
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! So happy the location worked out and you could walk to everything from Purple Haze. Surf City has a way of pulling you back, and we'd love to host you again next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! Excellent location, easy access to the beach and dining/shopping! The house was clean and perfect for our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad the location, beach access, dining, shopping, and clean house worked well for your Surf City stay. We'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time! Great location to the beach and all spots in Surf City!! Deck was fun to sit out at night. Beach access was super close. Kaley was very responsive and helpful. Super easy checkin. Thank you !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad the deck, the quick beach access, and the spot in Surf City all worked out, and that check in was easy. We'd love to host you again anytime you're back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house extremely close to beach access!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! So glad you loved how close the house is to beach access. Hope you enjoyed your quick trip to Surf City, and we'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in Purple Haze! It had everything we needed for a cozy stay, fun game nights, & provided plenty of space to relax inside or on either balcony! The beach was just steps away from the house and food wise - a short walk to so many terrific options (Shaka Taco, Sunrise Bagels, and Daybreak Donuts to name a few). Appreciated the easy check in / out and clear / friendly communication from the owners! Loved being able to bring our dog too! All around wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for this! Loved hearing that game nights, both balconies, and the quick walks to Shaka Taco, Sunrise Bagels, and Daybreak Donuts all came together, and that the pup got to join. Come back and see us in Surf City anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay - great location for beach and town access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
So glad you had an awesome stay! The beach and town access from Purple Haze really is one of the best parts of that spot in Surf City. Hope to welcome you back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was so perfect for our family! Had everything we needed and was so convenient to everything, beach access, restaurants, stores. Loved the location, our teen daughters really loved this place. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad the location, beach access, and convenience worked well for your family. Hope to welcome you back to Surf City soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house, we loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
So glad you loved your stay. Great location and great house are exactly what I hope guests find in Surf City. Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purple Haze is a family friendly (furry family too), and welcoming vibes. My family and I enjoyed our stay here over Easter. We look forward to visiting in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad Purple Haze was a good fit for your family, furry members included, and that you enjoyed your Easter stay. We'd love to have you back in Surf City anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! So glad you had a lovely time at Purple Haze. Surf City is always a great spot to unwind. We'd love to host you again on your next trip to the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable location, walking distance to shops/restaurants and the pier. Great communication from start to finish. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! So glad the location near the pier and shops worked well for you, and I'm happy the communication made everything easy. Hope to welcome you back to Surf City soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is conveniently located right across from the beach access which makes it easy to enjoy your beach vacation. The house is in need of a few updates but overall was great for our family. The kitchen cooking supplies are a little lacking if you are one to cook for your family on vacation. The host did a standout job replacing the dryer within a day. I was extremely impressed by their ability to fix that problem. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you for such a fair review, and for the kind words about how fast we got the new dryer to you. A laundry machine going down mid-trip with a family in the house is exactly when speed matters. You are right that some pieces are ready for a refresh, and the kitchen and the linens are on that list because you named them. It means a lot that you would come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! The house was clean when we arrived. The host was very easy to contact if needed and made sure everything was prepared for our stay. Check in and check out were super easy. The location is excellent! Close to restaurants and shops with a beach access just steps away from the house. If it’s available for the next dates we are in town we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad the house was clean and ready, check in and out were easy, and you enjoyed being steps from the beach with restaurants and shops close by. We'd love to host you again next time you're in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your home! It definitely felt like home to us!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! So glad the house felt like home during your stay. We'd love to have you back in Surf City anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kaley and John were everything we could have hoped for as hosts and same for their house Purple Haze. It was awesome already having boogie boards and beach chairs, and a bunch of additional items that we did not have to load up and bring from home. They were also extremely communicative making everything seemless. The only issue we had was with an upstairs thermostat not keeping the setpoint and I messaged John at 10:30 PM and he responded right away and fixed it remotely. The house was perfect for a family of four and could even be fine for an additional family. Great location as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review. I’m glad Purple Haze fit your family, the beach gear helped, and I could sort the thermostat quickly. We’d love to host you again in Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
So glad Purple Haze was a great fit for your trip! Hope to welcome you back to Surf City soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We loved how conveniently located this property was. Great walking distance to all the little spots we wanted to go to. Just the right size for a little getaway. Well stocked with essentials. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2026
So glad the location worked so well for your getaway and that the essentials had you covered. We'd love to host you again in Surf City anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Great house close to beach. Family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2024
Hi Greg. Thank you for your feedback! We're so happy your family enjoyed the house and its close proximity to the beach. We'd love to welcome you back for more family fun in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick beach trip with family and dog.

Great location. Easy beach access. Convenient location. Walked to coffee, donuts and bagels. Great beach walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2025
Thanks so much for your review! I’m glad you enjoyed the location and those beach walks—coffee, donuts, and the ocean are hard to beat! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

So close to the beach. A wonderful location and home. Hoping to return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2024
Hi Lydia :). Thank you for the kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the home and its amazing location. We'd be happy to host you again—hope to see you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great and house was just as we had hoped. Cozy and walking distance to everything we wanted to do/see/eat/play. View from the second floor balcony is divine. A Happy Thanksgiving was had by our small family and two dogs. Thank you!
Sunrise from the deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! So glad the house was cozy and walkable, and that the second floor balcony view added to your Thanksgiving. Hope to welcome you and the pups back to Surf City soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy relaxing retreat

Close to everything, across the street from the beach access, and has everything you need. Comfortable beds, cozy seating area, well-stocked kitchen. We loved walking to dinner and the local small grocery.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2024
Hi Donna :) Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the comfy beds, cozy seating, and well-stocked kitchen. Being close to the beach and local spots really does make it special. Come back anytime for more walks to dinner and beach vibes!
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