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Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis

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A deck with a glass table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a body of water and landscape.
A row of two-story townhouses with balconies, a covered front porch, and a driveway.
A wooden outdoor shower area with a metal showerhead, a wooden bench, and a bottle on the bench.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, a double sink, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers ocean views and includes a private boat dock for water activities. Enjoy outdoor gatherings on the patio while being close to Surf City Beach and local wellness options like Back in Touch Massage and Yoga.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Surf City Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Inis Spa
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room 1

1 King Bed

Living room 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis. Beautiful Intracoastal views. Community dock provides easy access to kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. Deeded boardwalk to the beach. Community pool, and a short walk or bike ride to Surf City shops and restaurants. Sleeps 8. One king, one queen, full over twin bunk beds, and one twin roll-away bed.
The home is located in a small community with a neighborhood dock providing access to the ICWW. It also has a community pool, and a deeded boardwalk to the beach for easy access and transportation of beach gear.
The home has a smart keypad. You will be provided a four-digit code prior to arrival that will allow you to easily lock and unlock the door.
Private, ground-level entrance. First floor has 2 bedrooms (one king, one queen) each with a private full bath, and laundry room. Second floor has an open floor plan kitchen and dining area, with another bedroom (twin over full bunk beds) and a full bath.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2560569vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Inis Spa - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis on 5 Jan 2027 start from £624, 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 at Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located beach oasis located?

This family-friendly Surf City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Seacoast Art Gallery and Inis Spa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean awesome place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

We had a great time staying at Kristen’s place. The house was exactly as described and had everything we needed. Very well stocked. The location was close to restaurants and you need to visit the Trailer Bar! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Perfect rental for a family. It was stocked really well
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Topsail 2024

We had a great time staying in this home. Overall I was really impressed with the cleanliness, the location to the beach, and all the beach equipment that was provided during our stay. If felt like our little home away from home and we can't wait to come back! I'd highly recommend staying here if you're vacationing in the Topsail area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

They were very accommodating to our family. The house was very nice - close to the beach. Short drive to everything. Highly recommend the Karen Beasley turtle rescue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The getaway we needed

We had a great stay and would highly recommend this house. We loved the view from the back balconies and that we could bring our pet. The amenities included were everything we needed and it felt like a home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lives up to it’s description

This place was amazing. The walk to the beach is convenient. The house is very private considering how close the neighbors are. We felt at home. Everything we needed was there. Will rent this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ophelia!

We were there during TS Ophelia. Other than that it was a great trip. The beach house was awesome! Great location. Appreciated the close beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - great view - stay here!

This is a great place in Surf City to stay with your family. The rooms are spacious and each have a bathroom, the upstairs kitchen and living area are great and the porch with the view of the sound is incredible. The location is perfect - you are 3 minutes from the pier and most restaurants and also have your own beach access across the street that is very easy to get to. Hosts are great and very responsive as well. Would recommend this to anyone visiting surf city
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice

Better than pictures! Great stay. Super clean. All the supplies for the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful view off the back patios. Homeowners were very helpful and communicated with us whenever needed. A Very Clean and comfortable home, well equipped with beach chairs, beach towels and beach umbrellas. We would definitely return for another stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adult

The home was extremely nice and quiet. Beautiful view of the inland waterway. Kristin was very prompt and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star

From reservation to time to go home, the host, Kristen was a perfect host. The property was as described in Vrbo and much more. Beautiful views and short walk to beach. Home is well supplied with what you will need, including beach chairs and towels. Look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved it!

We had the best time staying at Cray Sea 8. The house was stocked with anything that you need. The declarations were so cute and the beds were very comfortable. The view off of the back deck was spectacular. I loved the little touches like, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in every bathroom. We would definitely recommend and will be back again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Inter coastal waterway view!!

Very acceptable. So grateful the host allows pets. Beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped. Only recommendation is I feel the carpets and floors would benefit from a deep cleaning. Then I would have given it a 5 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The house was perfect for our visit from NY to spend Thanksgiving weekend with our son and grandchildren. The host was exceptional with timely responses and special requests. The beds and living area furniture were very comfortable!! The kitchen provided all we needed to make dips to bring to my son’s house for Thanksgiving. We had fun playing card games at the kitchen table . Bathrooms have all the products for showers! We will use again when we visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house in a great location

Don't let the stylized photos fool you - this place is even better than the photos! The view out back on the marsh is absolutely gorgeous! We loved the dock and being able to drop the kayak right in and explore. The house was spotless and just a short walk to the beach. And it was stocked with anything you could possibly need. We had a quick question for Kristin and she answered our call right away and took care of our little issue right away. We definitely recommend this property and will hopefully be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family home with great location

Our family had a lovely stay at this property. Property manager was wonderful from the start through check out. House was very clean upon arrival. Plenty of beach chairs, beach towels and kids toys! Beds were so comfortable! Laundry room well stocked as well. Beach access is located across the road with a nice wooden walkway. I would recommend bringing dish towels, dish cloths and pot holders for kitchen use along with additional garbage bags, paper towels and toilet paper. The back upper deck could use some TLC but we still enjoyed the views and morning coffee. Thank you for the gracious hosting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2023
Thanks so much for your feedback Haley! We don’t want our guests to have to worry about too much, so I will take a look at our dish cloth/dish wash/pot holder situation and make sure we have some extras! Thanks again for the review and for choosing out home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect, we didn’t want to leave!

This was hands down one of the best vacation rentals we’ve ever stayed at. The house was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a relaxing and fun beach week. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home, but better.The hosts were incredibly easy to communicate with and made everything seamless from check-in to check-out. The house came stocked with all the beach essentials: towels, chairs, toys, a beach wagon, tents, and umbrellas. It saved us so much space and hassle!One of our favorite parts was the private dock for fishing, a peaceful way to start and end the day. The views from the deck were breathtaking, especially during sunrise and sunset. And the bedrooms were so cozy and clean, waking up to the natural light and greenery was a dream.We truly didn’t want to leave and are already hoping to return next year. Highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a stress-free and magical coastal escape!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute

We stayed just a few nights. All the beds were comfortable and the home is exceptionally clean. Thank you for keeping cleaning supplies in the home to help guests keep things neat. There were also plenty of pots and pans and dishes. Plenty of beach chairs. I was glad I brought our beach wagon as it is a little ways to get to the beach. I highly recommend bringing one to make your trips back and forth much easier. I loved having my morning coffee and watching the sunsets w a cocktail off the back porch. An unexpected treat! The only thing I would suggest would be to give the outdoor patio furniture on the back porch and the decking some love. The sun and wind have worn them out. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay. The host responded super quick to any message I sent. I didn't have any worries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation spot

We had a fantastic time! The property is well maintained and well stocked, even a bag of local coffee was there for us. You cannot beat the peaceful feeling when you set outside on the back deck! Walking to the beach is super convenient (you can actually see it from the front deck!) because there is a walkway that goes straight up to it. Every person we met was kind and welcoming on the island. I would recommend the trip to anyone .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Très propre,belle déco,lit confortable ,près de la plage j’y retourne l’an prochain j’ai adorer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Best Beach Getaway Yet

We thoroughly enjoyed CraySea8! This unit was so well located - directly across from the intimate pool, a short walk to private beach access, and a stone's throw from restaurants, shopping, and family-friendly activities. The view from the back balcony was breathtaking! The property was clean and peppered with guest-friendly personal touches. The owner was responsive and immediately reached out to a missed call from us. The only recommendations we have would be to upgrade the coffee pot to a Keurig and provide a blender. We hope to go back SOON!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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