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Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly!

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A wooden deck with blue and red Adirondack chairs overlooking the ocean.
A coastal residential area with houses featuring gabled roofs and a beach in the background.
A wooden deck with a blue chair, wooden railings, and a multi-story building with balconies.
A beachfront property with a wooden deck, a staircase leading to a balcony, and a clear sky.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and two paintings on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Bathroom 3 - Floor 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is on the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 48 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 52 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 53 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly!?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly! on Mar 8, 2027 start from $354, 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 Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City vacation home is within 2 mi (3 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property. Family had a great time. I will say if you are a light sleeper you may want to reconsider......it is a town house and we could here whenever the family next to us was walking. Couldn't hear talking but definitely walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Beach Therapy | Oceanfront, Pet Friendly! on Nov 3, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words about the property. We are glad your family had a great time overall, and we appreciate your feedback about the noise from the neighboring townhouse. Your comments help us understand where we can improve the stay for future guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location. Very clean and close to a lot of restaurants and stores, but not too close (short drive). Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
Thank you for the positive review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our team works hard to ensure a clean and convenient experience for our guests, and we are delighted to know that it met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Needed my Beach Therapy!

This is our fourth time at this house and it was a great time as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2024
Thank you for your positive review of our property. We are delighted to hear that you and your family have enjoyed your stays with us. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and it's wonderful to know that we have succeeded in doing so. We appreciate your continued patronage and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great week at beach therapy. Very nice place. Clean, and updated. The management company was very responsive. Overall great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
Hello Emily! We're glad to hear that you had a great week and enjoyed your vacation!! Thank you for choosing Carolina Retreats. We hope that you come stay with us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If there's anything specific you loved about your stay, we'd love to hear it. We can't wait to host you again and make your next visit even more special! Warm regards, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Therapy!

Just what our family needed !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2022
Hello Kevin! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! Thank you for choosing Carolina Retreats. We hope that you come stay with us again soon! Carolina Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Therapy was the perfect location for our family.

The property was exactly as described. Large rooms for everyone to enjoy. The sunrise view from the beachside decks was the best start of each day. Beach Therapy met all of our vacation needs and I highly recommend checking it out!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2022
Hi Andrew! We are pleased to hear that this home fit everything you needed for your family vacation! We can't wait until your next beach vacation. Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Love the location right on the beach and it was pet friendly. The 2 flights of stairs were challenging. I climbed an average of 15 flights of stairs per day.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 26, 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback about the location and pet-friendly aspect of the property. We are sorry to hear that the stairs posed a challenge for you. We will take your feedback into consideration for future improvements. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really appreciate being able to bring my dog! The 2 flights of stairs were challenging (wishing for an elevator!) but the decks were fabulous, very comfortable furniture and beds, and the easy beach access was a luxury. Only improvement could be the kitchen: not well equipped (e.g., no can opener). We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2026
Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed the decks, comfortable furnishings, beds, beach access, and being able to bring your dog. We are sorry the two flights of stairs were challenging and will look into how we present this in our listing. We also regret that the kitchen was not as well equipped as you expected, including the missing can opener, and will review the inventory. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you had a great time overall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Oceanfront Getaway

We had an incredible stay at this oceanfront rental! The location was absolutely perfect—just steps from the beach with stunning views from every window and deck. The home was spotless and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. From kitchen essentials to beach gear, it was all there. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm delighted to hear that you had such an incredible stay at our oceanfront rental. It's wonderful to know that the location, amenities, and overall experience exceeded your expectations. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for the opportunity to provide you with a memorable vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Vibes

The Location of the house was amazing as it was Desme on the ocean. Quick and easy to go in and out onto the beach and back to the AC. The place is great, needs a few updates here and there, but we were very happy with our stay and loved being right on the ocean. Having the covered deck above and below were absolutely phenomenal and we spent a ton of time in those locations
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Poor mgt responsiveness

Great location, nice furnishings, lovely beach with easy access but experience detracted by poor cleanliness and poor management responsiveness to broken glass stove top or replacement of light bulbs out of reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're very glad to hear you enjoyed the location, furnishings, and easy beach access—it’s great to know those aspects of your stay met expectations. However, we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience was impacted by cleanliness concerns and a lack of timely response regarding maintenance issues. That’s not the level of service we strive to provide, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this caused during your stay. Your comments regarding the broken stovetop and unreachable light bulbs have been noted, and we are actively addressing these items with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure they are resolved and better handled moving forward. We greatly value your feedback, as it helps us improve both our properties and our service. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were clean, the view of the ocean and beach were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words. We are glad you enjoyed the clean rooms and ocean view, and we hope to welcome you back on a future stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this rental for three weeks in April 2026, and for me, the biggest highlight was its proximity to the ocean. The view was beautiful—you can clearly see the waves rolling and crashing both from inside the home and from the outdoor decks.Layout & SpaceThe home is spread across three floors:First floor: EntrywaySecond floor: Two bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroomThird floor: Kitchen, dining area, living room, plus an additional bedroom with an ensuite that is also accessible from the main living spaceDecks & ViewsThe decks are a great feature. You can easily see and hear the ocean, and there are plenty of comfortable Adirondack chairs to relax in. The second floor has both an open and covered deck, while the third floor has a covered deck.Kitchen & AmenitiesThe kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, storage containers, and a wide variety of utensils. It includes both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker, along with a toaster, crock pot, and air fryer. There’s also a pantry for storage. The home includes puzzles and games, which is a nice touch for longer stays.Additional NotesLinens were provided, though not in abundance. The mngmnt co was responsive and gave us more linens and household items when we requested them. The unit also includes several adult beach chairs and two child-sized beach chairs, which is convenient for beach outings.Overall, this is a great choice if your priority is ocean views and easy beach access.
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful and detailed feedback about your stay. We’re glad you enjoyed the ocean views, decks, and layout of the home, as well as the kitchen setup and games for longer visits. It’s great to hear our team was responsive and that the beach chairs and other amenities were helpful. We appreciate your note about linens and will review this to see where we can improve. Thank you again for recommending the property for its views and beach access.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday weekend getaway

Property as advertised - enjoyed our holiday weekend there. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Mostly pleased with the property. Unfortunately, the washing machine was not working and we had two small children and their parents who had flown in and not packed many clothes as there was a washing machine. Part had to be ordered which didn't come in while we were there. I can't imagine why the previous renters did not report this issue. Had to go elsewhere to do laundry.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway

This is a great house that is right on the beach for a getaway. Well maintained and clean. I was pleasantly surprised that the property was better than pictured - not only does it come with both a two-level covered balcony (pictured), it also has a sundeck and gates to prevent kids/dogs from traversing to another part or level. The kitchen has also now been updated with granite countertops! The house was the right distance from town - not too far to make a quick trip to grab food, but not too close that the beach has too many people. Wouldn't hesitate to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2021
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope to see you again! Topsail Realty by Carolina Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

Rental process very easy and property managing company was always available and responded quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oceanfront oasis

Great house with direct beach access. Gated multi-level decks keep kids and pets enclosed safely. Spacious, nicely appointed and comfortable beds. Ice machine wasn't working and carbon monoxide alarm needed batteries but maintenance came quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful rental!

Very nice place! Outdoor shower was a big plus. The kitchen and bedrooms were spacious, and well decorated. We had a fantastic time. We would rent this again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to host you again soon!
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