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Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away

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A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a garage with two doors, and a gravel driveway.
A living room with a sofa, TV stand, ceiling fan, and a large potted plant.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a TV.
A living room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a bar area with stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 1

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 46 min drive - 52.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 48 min drive - 65.3 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away on Oct 30, 2027 start from $418, 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 Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Back A Bit | Ocean Views, Beach Access Steps Away located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Seacoast Art Gallery and Escape Spa are also within 3 mi (5 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 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house very much! Location was perfect, everything about our stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear your stay was enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week at the beach

Very clean, easy to access, close to the beach, checkout easy, plenty of space and a nice big family room for meals and games. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Great Location

Our stay was incredible! The cottage is awesome and is in great location with easy access to the beach. 10/10 will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Please come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fantastic

My family and I enjoyed the stay Easy access to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2020
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach

Great location, great area, great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation

Back a Bit was the perfect home away from home for our family vacation. We loved having a beach access was right across the road from our house. The house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2022
Hello Emily! We are glad 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

8th Annual Girls Trip

Very nice house. Kitchen well stocked . Rental agency was helpful. Location is great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the rental agency helpful. We strive to provide a comfortable and well-equipped experience for all our guests. Your feedback is appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

House was very accommodating. Great location. Supplied very well. Will book again if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2022
Hi Donnie! Thank you for letting us know this home was a great fit for your vacation. We hope you can make your way back to the Island soon! Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and amazing location

We had a great time at this house with 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-11). This second row house is immediately across the street from a beach access point, which made getting to the beach (and getting our stuff to the beach) incredibly easy. The garage downstairs was also great for leaving our beach gear in every day. The house was nice and worked well for our two families of four. It has a decent sized open living space/dining/kitchen upstairs, and the porches were lovely. The second Queen bedroom isn’t big, but it works and has its own bathroom. I’ll just note the TV isn’t a smart TV, so bring DVDs if you want to watch movies (it does have cable though).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Week, August 2021

Great location, beach access was soo close, easy walk across the road! House was true to listing & cozy for 8. Top deck was perfect in the evening to sit out, & enjoy the ocean view & breeze! Dishwasher needs updating… had issues several times, but maintenance addressed it on Friday. Even though no beach equipment was listed, there were several chairs & boogie boards available for use. We loved the outdoor shower & used it more than the one in the master…(funky shower head). Great vacation overall…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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