Skip to main content
Entire home

Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away!

Photo gallery for Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away!

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A bright kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a bedside table.
A wooden deck with a hammock, two chairs with cushions, and a large umbrella.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a chalkboard menu.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Hampstead, NC
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College Pender Campus
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Holly Shelter Game Land
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away!

A peaceful, clean, and inviting home will be the perfect end to a sandy beach day, or a great start to a day of shopping in Surf City and Wilmington. A home with a well stocked kitchen, a backyard designed for group functions, you’ll find yourself rebooking before you have even ended your stay! Property boasts a large patio, grill, enticing firepit, swing for the kids, and horseshoes, all guaranteeing you will keep busy at more than just the beach!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Interior
Charming 3-BR cottage with open floor plan, near Surf City Beaches & Marina.
Hampstead
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
Charming 3-BR cottage with open floor plan, near Surf City Beaches & Marina.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
default

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pet fee of $100 will apply
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2460456vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hampstead

Located in Hampstead, this holiday home is near the beach. Surf City Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood.
View more Holiday homes in HampsteadOpens in a new window
Map
Hampstead, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Fear Community College Pender Campus - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Holly Shelter Game Land - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Surf City Beach - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 43 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cleanest place to lay your head-Relax and Recharge @ The Break-Away! located?

This family-friendly Hampstead holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cape Fear Community College Pender Campus and Holly Shelter Game Land. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Doug L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It had a funny smell to the house. There was very little in the way of supplies what bio means clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay April 4 to May 2 .Place was very clean Shop was nt that far from the house & the beach tooThe host respond real quick when u has for smthing. Planning to go back nxt year .
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and had all the items needed to make for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and very accommodating hosts. great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The house is as clean, comfortable & conveniently located. We always loved having fresh eggs for sale next door at the neighbors!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home. Host was very easy to work with. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I never seen a host. Everything was detailed well, there was a nice book of information on local food establishments. Easy access with plenty of parking. Awesome beds, very well kept, and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, enjoyed our stay. The beach was just down the road and over the bridge . All the stores and restaurants were also just down the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PRISSY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love all the space! The fire pit, amazing! The yard amazing! I loved everything about it, would def come again, the coffee bar!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Nice place!

Nice place, I would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary stark K.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed! Very clean and welcoming. Close to conveniences and beach and military base.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our trip was too quick to fully enjoy everything in the area, but the house was super cute and very clean! Host has all the extras you might need or possibly have forgotten at home! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Days 4.

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

Spacious and conveniently located

Clean, spacious, comfortable bedding, great yard for our dog and kids, very close to Topsail beach. Had everything to make our stay very comfortable. Will recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Wonderful for us

Loved the location. Was close enough to everything we needed/wanted to do. Will hopefully be able to book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anthony r.

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

Great affordable place near the beach!

Great experience! Manager was quick to respond to any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your stay! I would love to host your group again in the future!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele R.

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

Nice

Home is clean, plenty of room and cooking necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Fully stocked

Really enjoyed how many items were available at this home. Very pet friendly and large outdoor space. Maybe only thing to consider is no salt and pepper (spices).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mariano r.

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

Awesome

Wonderful stay with my family. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful Vacation house

We enjoyed our stay it is clean and spacious home with everything you might need to wash or cook if you don’t want to go out or the weather doesn’t permit you too (our case it rained most days) and the neighborhood is super quiet if you are looking forward to have a restful sleep each night! The host was super friendly and communicative with me which is very much appreciated! I definitely would visit again !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Excellent Property

We were very impressed with our stay. The property looked exactly like the listing photos. It was well stocked not just with typical bedding and towels, but toiletries, coffee, and tea. The hostess was fantastic to deal with and very communicative. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

HAMPSTEAD-Surf City

Property and Property management were great and easy to work with and timely responses! Much appreciated! Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Birthday trip

We had a wonderful stay! The host was very fast to answer any questions we had. Our family of five were very comfortable in this house, plus our little toy poodle. Our children are all adults, 21, 19 and 18, and they loved the home too. I loved the location because it was a quick drive to the beach (even with traffic) and it was just far away from the hustle and bustle. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your review!! I am so happy everyone enjoyed their stay, my family stays every year and helps me add to the space to make it comfortable for all ages!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara K.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here! This was our second time staying at this property. We come down once a year to vacation with family. Last year we stayed elsewhere, and we regretted it! We appreciate the location and amenities of this house. Quiet because it’s not on the beach, but close enough to restaurants and grocery stores. The beach with free parking that we like is a 15 minute drive. Property manager is responsive and everything was ready for us. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Great place

Nice place to stay! Everything was as advertised in the listing. Convenient location to grocery stores and the beach. Great set up to enjoy with friends and family, especially the outdoor spaces. (Feedback for the owner: We could not find an iron to use with the ironing board. A supply of keurig cups to use with the machine would have been a nice addition.) Great place, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lara K.

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

Great Stay Near Topsail Beach

We loved our stay here! This property was perfect for our extended family vacation (four adults, one toddler, and our dog). The house is well kept up and the owner provided many amenities for us (extra soaps, toothbrush in the bathrooms, many kitchen products, kitchen is stocked with enough equipment to cook a family meal, etc). Check-in and check-out was a breeze. The owner provided her contact information and encouraged us to contact should we encounter any problems. We loved staying here since it was away from the noise at the beach, but just a 14 min drive from free beach access parking. We ended up going every day of our stay! Lots of restaurants and other things to do in the area if the beach is not your thing. There is a nice backyard with fire pit and picnic table. We also appreciated that the owner provided a large kennel, which we used a few times for our 38 lb fox terrier mix. The only reason for the 4/5 for cleanliness is that there were a few ants in the kitchen, but otherwise it is well maintained. Overall, a wonderful property! Our family is already talking about when we could stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2022
Thank you so much Lara for your stay and your wonderful review! I'll admit, those ants were REALLY difficult to keep under control, but we definitely will double our efforts next year come ant invasion season here in our lovely southern region. I do hope they don't give stress next summer :)

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Burns

Host profile image
My husband and I are avid travelers, having stayed in short-term rentals from Hawaii, to Rome, it is our preferred way to travel! After so many years of traveling by STR, we have decided to host our own so others can feel the hospitality, comfort, and convenience that leads us to continue choosing short term rentals when we travel!

Why they chose this property

Surf City is such a 'hometown feel' sort of place!! Walk the surf city bridge for dinner and ice cream, stop by the park, go look for alligator's on the board walk, and enjoy the sunset before you head home!! This property allows you access to all the best Surf City has to offer, while still giving you peace and quite in the evenings! Rest assured, you'll have no neighbors pounding on your walls, or parties going until late in the evening!

What makes this property unique

I love this property so much for it's quite and peaceful feel. You truly feel like you're in a cottage near the ocean that you'd love to stay in forever! You will have the peacefulness of just your groups company, while not feeling like you're going to be intruded upon by noisy (or nosey!) neighbors.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback