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Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!

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Balcony Seating
Welcome to Sassy Seahorse
Exterior
Living Room
Full Size Kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!

This Sassy Seahorse cottage is a wonderful budget-friendly option for your family and canine companion. On a quiet side street just a short drive south of downtown Surf City’s family-friendly businesses, this updated cottage offers space to hang out inside in the comfortable living area or out on the covered porch. Enjoy listening to the ocean waves as they crash on the beach in hearing distance of this charming bungalow. The nearby restricted beach access is a short walk away in sight of the house. Surf City’s Family Park on the sound side complete with a walking pier over the marsh, picnic area, basketball court, and children’s playground is just a block away.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 796942
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is in the city center and near 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 Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center 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

  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! on Aug 8, 2026 start from $274, 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 Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! located?

Located in the heart of Surf City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Sassy Seahorse. The location was perfect - a quick walk across the street to the beach and close to plenty of restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review of Sassy Seahorse! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a wonderful time during your 10-day stay. The location and amenities of the property seem to have been a perfect fit. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

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

Great place for family vacation

We stayed here with our four children, and didn’t have a single issue. Check-in was simple, the place was clean and stocked, and we all had a great time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2025
Thank you for your positive review. We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay with us. Providing a clean, well-stocked, and hassle-free experience is our top priority, and we're glad we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Candace W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I will start with positive first. Communication was quick and fast. Did not have kitchen towels 1 dish cloth they responded immediately and brought us some. Condition of house needs some attention. Kitchen very unorganized stuff randomly everywhere cutting boards were filthy no knives to prep food but tons of wine glasses and coffee cups. Cookie sheets are old and very black. Food left in cabinets open season packets ect. Bathrooms: master toilet dirty walls in shower/bathtub dirty, guest bath moldy shower curtain, ceiling fan in living room very dirty. Spilled water on floor wiped up with towel and was just black. Two patio doors one was not very operational, front door very filthy. Pillows very old and thin, went to get couple more out of closet and were so dirty would not use them. To get to outdoor shower had to walk through weeds could be cleaned up a little. As a beach house owner in Florida that is listed with Vrbo these things could go a long way. Also a bbq would be nice also.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Great property

Everything was great here. The beach access was very close to walk to and the playground and pier by the intercoastal waterway were close as well. And it was a short drive or longer walk to everything else in Surf City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Great beach getaway!

The house was lovely! Very clean, bright, and comfy for our family of 4. We loved how close it was to the beach. An easy walk with 2 children and all of the beach gear. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch in the evenings listening to the waves. The location was perfect for quick trips to the grocery store or the needed shopping excursions for additional beach gear. A wonderful experience for our first time to Surf City!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer K.

Perfect!

We loved Sassy Seahorse! It was a cute little house, perfect for just the 5 of us and our dog. It is as close to the beach as you can get without actually staying on the beach. I think we counted 100 steps from the property to the private beach entrance. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

All good

Everything met my expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2021
Hello Katherine, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty by Carolina Retreats
Verified

6/10 Okay

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice place needs tlc

Easy to rent and check in. Old gross sponge and scrub brush. 1 sharp knife. 1 knife with broken tip. Dirty rag in master bath. Master bedroom mattress old and very soft. Really?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2022
Hi William, Thank you for providing your feedback for your stay. We will address your concerns with our Housekeeping Team and Property Managers. Thank you for renting with us and we hope to rent with you again! Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Very good

Vey good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2021
Hello Cathy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

🌊🌞🐚

We absolutely loved it!! Very clean, comfortable and cozy! We could not have had a better week unless we were able to stay for another one. Perfectly located could always hear the waves and such easy access to the beach. Thank you we will be back 🐚🌞🌊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2021
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management Team
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jason H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some updating, and better cleaning

Refrigerator is small and has stains all over the front of it. Dog hair everywhere, carpets and couches! The location is nice however because of the cleanliness we will not be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2021
Jason, thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback. I am so sorry that the cleanliness of your vacation home was not up to par! We ask our guests to please report any issues or items of concern to our office, so we may attempt to resolve the issues as they arise - we want our guests to enjoy their stay on topsail and return to us year after year! If you would be so kind as to reconsider renting with us in the future, we would appreciate the opportunity to make your next vacation a great one! Please let us know if we can help further.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

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

Great value

Great value for 2 of us and our dog. Premium location near Surf City/bridge/restaurants and steps from the beach with easy private access. The deck with rockers were enjoyable. Could use a little tlc, some blinds, and landscaping. If you have a pet beware of the low lying cactus around the property. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark K.

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

Great location

Property was close to the beach , could hear the waves. House was clean but in need of upkeep and repair on the outside. Electric work must be needed as number of outlets covered with duck tape and many of lights not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard L.

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

Great location

The location of the house was great, a very short walk to the beach. The house could use a coat of paint inside and out as well as some landscaping, but overall it was a good experience and everything in the house worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coqui A.

Sun and fun for a three generation family at Sassy Seahorse

Our three generation family of four members recently enjoyed a happy stay of one week at Sassy Seahorse, where we found comfort and all the necessary amenities in this well appointed house. Great location at a very short walk to the beach, as well as a just slightly longer stroll to the beautiful marsh area of Surf City are some of the attractions of this property. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Thanks so much for your review!

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