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Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead

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A view of a balcony overlooking a body of water, with a building and vegetation in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a painting of a beach scene, a view of the beach through a sliding door, and a sign that says "BEACH".
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses along the beach and a road running through the middle.
A dining area with a white table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Primary

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is near the beach. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating and other activities like birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 46 min drive - 53.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 49 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead on Dec 1, 2026 start from $426, 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 Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Days and Sunny Rays Ahead located?

This family-friendly Surf City vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery 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. 97 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped, close to beach access with ocean views. Host communication good and right amount!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed from the kitchen to the beach. The beach views were great, and it was just a short walk to the beach. Karen was very helpful with the check-in and answered all our questions. The beach is beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nicely maintained property. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Wonderful repeat stay- host responsive and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Very well equipped. Plush beds. Super short walk to the beach. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the amenities were perfect. Everything we needed! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach House

My family LOVED the house. Great views, plenty of space and close to beach access. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This property has everything you’d want for your beach vacation. From extra beach gear, spacious living and kitchen areas, to a just a few easy steps to the beach, you’ll be glad you booked this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family. Walked to the beach, very easy access. The home had ample supply of beach chairs, towels and toys! We had a fantastic week!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We chose to stay at this house for the second year in a row. The location is great and the amenities are exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with everything we needed for small kids. Host was super communicative and had truly thought of everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and would definitely recommend it for families young or old.House was well equipped, with everything you need in the kitchen and good furniture and comfortable beds. Inside was clean and decor looked fresh. Bathrooms were big and the living area was nicely laid out. We loved having balconies outside all the rooms from second floor to fourth, with views of the beach and the sound. Elevator was very welcome to move the bags, shopping and people!First floor was great with tons of beach gear and private outside shower to wash the sand off. Outside parking for 4 cars and possible to park a car in the garage too, but we didn’t need to.Very short walk to the beach, just 3 houses away and only FOUR steps to get onto the beach instead of the normal flights of steps up and down over the dunes. Location was great, not just for the beach but also just far enough out of surf city to be quieter but close enough to quickly get to shops and the bridge to the mainland.We really lucked out choosing this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Vacation

The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! Great view of the beach and easy access. Karen was fabulous to work with. We would love to vacation here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Just an absolutely perfect vacation home. Beautifully decorated with a great kitchen and spectacular views!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

We loved staying here! Everything is as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home!

Highly recommend this house! It was clean, well stocked and in a great location. The host is as very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family beach house

The property was well maintained. We had a couple of hiccups, but Karen took care of everything quickly! Love how close we were to the beach. We definitely will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay!

The house was perfect for our needs (two families visiting the beach) and the location was so easy. On top of that, the hosts were incredibly welcoming! They left welcome goodies for us and were communicative the whole time. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Stay

The house was very clean and thoughtfully appointed. It had something for everyone, including children. The house was beautiful inside and out. It helped make our beach vacation one of the best yet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home is well equipped (kitchen has everything, plenty of beach chairs, towels, toys and games) and has pretty ocean views. We loved having our dog with us. Everything was in great condition. A very short walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house was totally stocked, with, kitchen, bath, beach and dog items. Karen was very responsive whenever I had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome spot and host!

We had such a great time and this truly felt like a home away from home. I wish I had taken them more seriously when they said to just bring clothes because they truly have this place decked out and provide everything you need. We had a great time and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Stay In Surf City

We enjoyed our stay at Karen's place. The property was clean and furnished nicely. A bonus was the collection of beach gear for the youngsters. Getting to the beach was easy (just across the road). We'll look to stay again if we're here next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They have all the amenities possible for a family with young children. Everything was thought of when stocking the house from baby gates to a thoroughly stocked kitchen. The elevator was a nice touch for a solo day unpacking and packing the truck. This place was a great stay for a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This property is amazing! It’s views are breathtaking and the house is so clean! Everything you need is right there! Caitlin, the owner is amazing and very easy to get in touch with if needed. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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