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A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space

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A covered outdoor deck with two lounge chairs, a wooden railing, and a view of neighboring houses.
A wooden staircase leading up a sandy slope, a bicycle parked nearby, and a sign indicating reserved parking.
A bedroom with a bed, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1st Floor Back Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1st Floor East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1st Floor West Bedroom

1 King Bed

Top Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor East Side Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor West Side Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Hall Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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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 Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 46 min drive - 53.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 48 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Permuda Island and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect beach house!

Perfect beach house! Would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review. We are so happy that you loved your stay at A Coastal Retreat. We look forward to your next visit to Topsail Island and hope that you will once again choose a Ward Realty home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Easy to get to, clean, and beach access was perfect. The neighborhood was quiet and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad that you loved your stay. We hope to see you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Property was nice. Close to the beach and near groceries and restaurants with a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Thank you for the review and feedback. We hope to have you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Weekend and Fishing

The house was really clean, in a convenient location for the beach, and only a few miles from restaurants and stores. The check in process was super easy as was checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved your stay. We hope to see you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house

Everything was super clean. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review and we are so glad yo loved your stay at A Coastal Retreat. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cute lil house

this was a great house and we all loved it! it was also bigger than we expected from the pictures, so that was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Thank you for the great review, the feedback is appreciated!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property!

Everything you need! Location, rooms, baths, tvs/data, and a fully stocked kitchen. Can't speak highly enough about A Coastal Retreat. Kudos to the owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great stay! Close walk to beach. Would have liked more seating at the table. Showed 6 chairs in ad and only had 5. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The feedback is appreciated. Thank you for your review
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Location Great! House Dated

The location of the house was awesome. Proximity to beach was nice and the neighborhood was quiet. The house overall was dated. Needs new appliances and less furniture in the living room. Bedrooms were nice, bathrooms adequate. And the cleaning staff needs to up their game.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Everything we expected

Really nice house, perfect location, super convenient to the beach, and a short drive to all the shops in town. Hot tub was great. The grill could stand to be updated and the outdoor shower could use a little attention. But those are minor quibbles. We’ll definitely look here first next time we visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Home & Great Location

We really enjoyed our most recent stay at this house. The beach is in walking distance and we were not far from restaurants & grocery stores. The only reason why I did not give it a 5 star rating is the lack of communication between the homeowner and property management company. There were folks working on the house all weekend, which kind of impeded on our weekend. We did get some money back though, which I appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad that you loved your stay. We hope to see you again on Topsail Island. We do apologize for any inconvenience during your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bday/Girls weekend

The property was ready early and the hot tub and elevator were prepped for us. You could tell the property hadn’t been occupied for a couple of days but there had been a recent pest spray because there were several dead or dying water bugs scattered about. Not a big deal because it’s the south and the beach, they are everywhere! We enjoyed cocktails on the porch and had perfect weather all weekend. It was a short walk to the trailer bar for night life and an even shorter walk to the beach. It was the perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for the great review. We are happy you loved your stay at A Coastal Retreat. It is the perfect spot for a getaway. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

The property was nice and clean. Close to the beach and other amenities. Plenty of space. Comfortable sleeping arrangements. I like that there are 3 bathrooms and of course the HOT TUB was awesome! The only thing, and I didn't mark down bc it was noted and is only a suggestion....I wish they would put that there are no linens, towels, etc. in BIG BOLD print. It was stated, but easily overlooked. I usually rent through AirBnB and that's always included so for someone who is not familiar with other rental companies, I skimmed this info.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved your stay. We hope to see you again soon on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Overall, everything was great. The pots/pans could use to be updated. There was a broken piece of fan laying on the deck. The ceiling fan in the living room needs to be repaired. The dishwasher was really loud, had to choose time to run it to minimize disruption. Having to bring my own sheets and towels to avoid extra costs, was not ideal. (Especially for number of beds). The house was beautiful and perfect location. The outdoor furniture was really nice to enjoy the views. We enjoyed the corn hole set for family game time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Thank you for all of the feedback. We will look into the items you mentioned. Hopefully, the location and rest of your stay was enjoyable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super nice and close to the beach!!

The walk to the beach was so short and amazing! The neighborhood was super nice. There were a lot of food places and shops near the house! The beach wasn’t super busy which was nice. Other than on Labor Day, the beach was pretty much empty! I was hoping the shark tooth hunting at this beach would’ve been better, but we did find a few shark teeth!! But the house was super cozy, and nice. We did see a few bugs in the house, but it was not bad at all. They had a bunch of books and games at the house which was super nice! The biggest downside of the house was that the second level deck (which two of the bedrooms lead out to) has a pretty large active wasp nest. So we didn’t really go out on the deck! But other than that We would definitely stay there again! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Thank you for the awesome review and greatly appreciated feedback! Hope to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall, a winner!

This house was a great size and layout for a large family! Just a short walk from a beach access, this house in a good location and neighborhood. Amenities were found as listed, except the elevator had quit working a couple of weeks before our trip. Normally, this wouldn't have bothered me, but had been having orthopedic issues with my foot and knee and because this house is reverse floorplan, the kitchen and living area are on the top floor. So, if you have older members of the family it's gonna be a rough week! As I understood the realtor, the owners aren't repairing but taking it completely out. Overall, a clean unit, but did feel the need to disinfect common surfaces and rewash pots and pans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2021
Thank you for the great review and for your feedback. We hope to see you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice house and location.

My family really enjoyed the house and location. Perfect for a family of 7
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Never Again

The location was great. The house not so much. There were chips in the floor, the living room ceiling is about to fall in, a window in one of the bedrooms leaks, etc. Three different maintenance people showed up during our stay. Emails from the reality company came a day or more late.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2022
We apologize for your experience. After the owner was made of aware of the leak, both the ceiling and the leak were repaired. Thank you for making us aware of this incident and we hope that you will stay with Ward Realty again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Everything was as noted, very clean, highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Thank you for the 5-Star Review. We are so glad that you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful vacation home

This vacation home was perfect. Very short walk to the beach. We had a very relaxing week with no problems. The house was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting from Ohio

We were here for a graduation. The rental was very nice and clean. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2021
Thank you for the 5-Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the location and property. Enough space to keep the kids occupied despite cold rainy weather during our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2021
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time!

Convenient to beach and super nice accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2021
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved your stay at A Coastal Retreat. We hope to see you again soon on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy Quick Getaway

We loved our weekend at A Coastal Retreat! We had an issue with the hot tub and the rental company was very responsive and quick to help!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved your stay. We hope to see you again soon on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This property was wonderful. The beach house was clean. We were able to get early check in, which was fabulous, since we were only doing a quick 2 day trip from Wilmington. The hot tub was a wonderful feature, we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved your stay. We hope to see you again soon on Topsail Island.
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