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Luxe 4 Bedroom Home w/ Ocean views & Quick Private Beach Access in Surf City!

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The Wheelhouse is just across from the beach access!
Outdoor dining
Living Room with an ocean view
Private beach access directly across from the house
Floor 1 Master King Memory foam bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxe 4 Bedroom Home w/ Ocean views & Quick Private Beach Access in Surf City!

The Wheelhouse is a newly constructed 2 story home on stilts with beautiful beach views and quick access to the beach. Designed and furnished for comfort with over 2000 sq ft of tranquility. Start the day enjoying a cup of coffee on the porch watching the waves roll in, walk across the street for private beach access to spend the day with your toes in the sand and finish up enjoying dinner at the table that can seat all 10 guests. Located 3 minutes from central Surf City for dining and shopping. 4 Bedrooms for a private retreat. Main living is located on the top level to ensure the best view possible for lounging on the sofa, eating family meals together and porches on both levels to enjoy the ocean breeze. Great balance of accessibility to amenities on the island and access to the mainland while also having the space on the private access beach to spread out with family and friends.

When you pull up to The Wheelhouse you will be greeted by a nice flat, partially paved parking area that can fit up to 6 vehicles. Like most beach properties, the house is on stilts so you will climb the stairs to Floor 1 entrance.

From the driveway, if you turn towards the beach, directly across the road from you is the private beach access for the neighborhood. It is a very quick walk to get your toes in the sand!

Floor 1:
On Floor 1, you will find the king-bed master with ensuite double vanity with walk in shower bath, as well as access to the porch. Also on Floor 1 are two additional queen-bed bedrooms with a shared ensuite jack and jill bath; the bath has a water closet with a shower/tub combo and toilet allowing for privacy while sinks are in use. You will also find the laundry room with full size washer and dryer on this level.

Floor 2:
One of our absolute favorite features of the house, is the Floor 2 Porch that allows you watch the waves roll in on the private beach across the street. The layout of this house specifically put the living room and open kitchen on this floor to capitalize on the long range ocean view. The living room has a large sectional perfect for a group movie night. The eat-in kitchen bar and open dining area allows for everyone to be engaged and part of the fun. The luxury kitchen boast of beautiful stainless steel appliances and all the tools you will need to host a family style dinner. Eating together is a priority for us, so we ensured the table could accommodate all of the guest. We also have a drip and k-cup coffee machine so you can enjoy that morning cup on the porch. The 4th queen bedroom and ensuite bathroom is located on this floor as well as a half bath.

To help you and your group enjoy the fun of the beach, we provide chairs as well as beach towels for guest, and an enclosed outdoor shower for easy washing.

We are just a very short drive (or bike ride!) from the central amenities and restaurants of Surf City.

The house has the highest speed wifi available and a private work space in bedroom 3 making this a great work from remote work option capable of all your video conferencing needs.

Security:
We have three security cameras + a ring doorbell on this property. The security cameras are on the upper porch, lower porch, and side door. The ring doorbell is at the front door.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our group. Right across from the beach, great views and convenient location. It was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2025
We enjoyed hosting your group and look forward to next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

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

Great experience

Great experience, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Leslie and her group were great guests. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property! Would absolutely recommend! Lovely home with beautiful views, comfortable bedrooms and furnishings. Kitchen has everything we needed and more. Quick and easy access to a spectacular beach. I booked for a sibling get together and it was perfect! Excellent in everyway and the owner is very great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property! Would absolutely recommend! Lovely home with beautiful views, comfortable bedrooms and furnishings. Kitchen has everything we needed and more. Quick and easy access to a spectacular beach. I booked for a sibling get together and it was perfect! Excellent in everyway and the owner is very great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2025
Glad you were able to have such a great sibling get together! We look forward to hosting y’all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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

Christmas 2024

Overall it was as advertise and we enjoyed our time. Would definitely consider renting again should the need arise.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wheelhouse. Owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive to our questions. House is beautiful with new finishes, nice porches, well stocked kitchen, smart TVs and great view of the ocean! Beach access is right across the street… couldn’t be easier! Great location near town, restaurants, shops and pier. Don’t hesitate to book this house… highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Thank you for the kind words, Denise! It was a pleasure to host your group and we look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny M.

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

Beautiful Home

This was one of the best rentals we have stayed in. We have been visiting topsail for many years and by far this location and rental was excellent. The property owner was friendly and responsive. The check-in and check-out process was the easiest we have ever experienced. I would absolutely recommend this listing to anyone visiting the topsail area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2024
Ginny, It was such a pleasure to host your family. Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to hosting you again! -James
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean property. The house was stocked with lots of amenities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, beach towels, kitchenware. Clearly James put a lot of thought into making it a great stay. We had a question about the coffee maker and James got back to us right away. Great communication. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Wonderful house and vacation

Perfect location and view. Incredibly clean property. Everything you need is in this spacious house. 4 BR, 3 1/2 bathrooms. Bed linens, bath towels and beach towels provided. Fully stocked kitchen. Full size washer and dryer. The house has 2 decks facing the ocean which is across the street. Very calming to sit on the deck on the living room/kitchen level (top level) and watch the ocean. Very responsive, friendly and helpful owner. HIGHLY recommend staying at this house!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
Carol, I’m so glad you had a wonderful vacation enjoying our home and the beach. We look forward to hosting you again! -James
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie M.

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

Anniversary at the Beach

The property was immaculate. It had the modern feel at the beach. The new floors and quartz countertops throughout the house gave it the modern look. Having towels, nice beds, a bathroom for every room and tvs in every room was something I didn’t expect. Rocking chairs on the top level porch with a view of the ocean was something we took in everyday. Fell asleep there too! Relaxation is what we wanted and we got that. Communication with the host was solid and friendly with James. He was available for questions when needed. We will go back. We celebrated our anniversary there. It’s a beach memory we will have forever. Charlie Durham, NC.
Bedrooms well lit
Spacious bathrooms
Open concept in kitchen and lounging area
House offers plenty  of parking
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Happy anniversary, Charlie! You were such a pleasure to host and we look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod E.

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

Wonderful Stay/Beautiful Beach Home!

We had an amazing stay in this gorgeous home. It's in a great location with a quick drive to shops etc, yet having the more private, less crowded part of the beach. The beautiful ocean & powdery beach were just steps across the street with easy, private beach access. The large, enclosed outdoor shower complete with shampoo, conditioner, & body wash was so nice after enjoying the beach. The beautiful home is very bright, clean, and relaxing. It was well stocked and the kind host was very responsive and accommodating. The layout of the home is excellent with laundry right by the side entrance. It has comfortable beds & furniture with modern, stylish decor. The entire upstairs living space has the most amazing ocean views from the big kitchen, dining space & large living room. Stepping out onto the large, upstairs porch, the view with the sound of the ocean waves is even more spectacular. The comfortable outdoor seating was so relaxing. This is the perfect place to make some great memories. We hope to stay here again. Thank you for a fabulous stay in your gorgeous home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
So glad you enjoyed the location, the private beach access, and our beach house! Your group is welcome back any time and we look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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