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Kato's Kove - Ocean View - Close to Beach

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling, a glass wall, and a view of houses and trees.
A dining area with a round table and white chairs, large windows with blinds, and a chandelier.
A pink house with a white porch and a blue garage door, surrounded by greenery.
A living room with a beige sofa, a striped armchair, and a white coffee table. There is a staircase with a wooden railing leading to another room.
A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a window with blinds, a lamp, and a cabinet with glass doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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. Fishing offers a great chance 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 3.6 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, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kato's Kove - Ocean View - Close to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Kato's Kove - Ocean View - Close to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kato's Kove - Ocean View - Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kato's Kove - Ocean View - Close to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kato's Kove - Ocean View - Close to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Southside Park and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay, & just a short walk to the beach access.

Very clean & spacious house, with a great ocean view from the house, even though not even second row.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
Thank you for the great review, we are happy you had a great time.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
We truly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful pink beach house. The home is spacious, and provided plenty of room for our entire family to spread out and relax comfortably. The kitchen had all the basics we needed, and we especially loved the gorgeous sunset views across the inlet. Being able to see the water from the front bedrooms and balcony was such a treat. The short walk to the beach, convenient outdoor shower, dog-friendly accommodations, and quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors all added to the experience.Unfortunately, our stay was impacted by ongoing issues with the air conditioning. We had to have the HVAC company come out multiple times throughout our visit, requiring service calls on four of our seven days there. While the rental company was responsive and sent technicians each time, the repeated interruptions took away from valuable beach time and family time. We also experienced some internet connectivity issues during our stay.It did seem that the rental company was aware of the AC concerns before our arrival, so hopefully those issues can be fully resolved for future guests.Overall, we loved the house itself and if the air conditioning issues are permanently fixed, we would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious home, beautiful views, beach access, and dog-friendly accommodations. We appreciate your understanding regarding the HVAC and internet concerns and are continuing to monitor these issues. We’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, nice house, great stay but needs some fixes

Great location and very easy walk to one of two beach accesses. House is in good condition, decorated well and pretty clean. Enjoyed the little touches and was happy that most things were in great repair. Only issues we had where that the master toilet leaked and would refill every 10 minutes all day and all night. We had to shut off the water value and use another. Also the chandelier light over the kitchen table only had 1 working light out of 5. Upsides... working vent hood with light, new toaster oven, electric pressure cooker, lots of utensils and pots to cook a good meal. No under that house parking due to owner boat stored there but that wasn't a huge deal. Would stay here again happily :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2020
Kat, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the feedback, and our apologies for any inconvenience. Based on your comments, we have made sure that we will repair those issues. We look forward to seeing you next time to head to the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

We had a wonderful time at Katos Cove. The house is a nice size, close to the beach, and has a lovely sunset off the back porch. We were very pleased with our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
We are glad you had a great time and enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We booked this house last minute and it was wonderful! Short walk to the beach. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2021
Lara, we are glad you were able to enjoy your last-minute getaway. We look forward to you staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place close to beach

We very much enjoyed the house and location. We did notice some insects in the kitchen primarily, thought the house was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star review! We are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to host your family. We appreciate that you notified us when you checked out about the pest issue. To help keep the critters away, this property is sprayed quarterly and was due for a spray the following week . Thanks to your timely information at check out, we were able to call the company and arrange for an early spray. We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2020 Vacation

Such a clean house!! Plenty of room to spread out. Loved the porch areas!!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star review! We are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to host your family. We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding!!!

Great little house with a very short walk to the beach. Family oriented beach and not crowded at all. House was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Would defintley stay here again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2020
Wow! Thank you for the 5 star review and thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you stay with us the next time you head to the beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, pink house on a quiet street near the beach

Lovely, well-appointed house. Had nice space, sweet decor and some beach toys, to boot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2020
Wow! Thank you for the 5 star review and thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you stay with us the next time you head to the beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation Home

Kato's Cove was absolutely fantastic. The house was more than enough room for our group of 6, perfectly located with a 2 minute walk to the beach, and just an overall great property. Everything was clean, cozy, and it felt like home. We would definitely come back again to stay at Kato's Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star review! We are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to host your family. We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pink Paradise

This well-appointed home was a wonderful setting for a family vacation. The living area was even prettier in person and the rooms were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed the outside porch and the beach was a short walk away. The house had a lot of extras in the kitchen and for the beach which helped make this an ideal vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for having us!

We really enjoyed everything about our stay. Thank you for having us at your amazing beach house and most of all thank you for allowing us to bring our four legged friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Very nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review , we are delighted you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than advertised...keep it a secret!

We have been to many NC & SC beaches over the years and stayed at many properties. Turning the corner to this property, we immediately felt at home. This was the best stay we have ever had! Clean, delightful beach cottage style with plenty of outdoor living (3 areas -- all clean & usable!), much space for us inside, so clean that even the storage room downstairs was clean, swept & orderly with many beach items available for use! The kitchen was so well stocked with cute dishes and helpful utensils that it was a joy to cook in! And the best part... views of the sound and slight views of the ocean from every room. Because of the amount of windows, the whole place felt light and airy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Topsail Beach at Surf City is beautiful with blue-green water and rolling waves. The walk to the beach access and the beach itself is minimal. The neighborhood this house is located in is quaint and quiet but not far from anything. The only reason I want to keep this is a secret is so that it will be available next time we want to rent!!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and we exceeded your expectations. We hope to see you next time you head to the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in great location

Short walk to beach; quiet neighborhood. Home is tidy and cozy. Property management is very responsive. Our family would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, clean, short walk to the beach, ocean views from front porch, well-stocked.

Great 3B/3B house in Surf City with short walk to the beach. The house was clean, well stocked in the kitchen and in the storage room with beach gear. You can see the ocean from the front porch and the sound from the back screened in porch. Smart TV for rainy beach days (we logged into NETFLIX a few times). An outdoor shower to wash off after the beach. Stairs as soon as you open the front door so not suitable for anyone challenged with stairs. Basketball goal in driveway. Fishing poles in storage room. Located at mile marker 6 in Sandy Ridge neighborhood. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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