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Oceanview home in Surf City just across the street from the beach

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Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanview home in Surf City just across the street from the beach

New in our program, this home as many great reviews from past guests!

Welcome to The Salty Unicorn, a charming duplex in Surf City, where you can enjoy stunning views of the beach and ocean right from your balcony or patio. This family-friendly vacation rental offers a cozy atmosphere with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

With multiple levels within the home, this duplex provides plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The interior features King beds, a Queen bed, and Twin bunk bed, ensuring a good night's sleep for all guests. You'll find a well-equipped kitchen making meal preparation a breeze.

Entertainment options abound with cable TV, Netflix streaming, board games, a foosball table, corn hole, yard jenga, and Connect 4. The home also offers some bikes for cruises around the neighborhood and some beach gear like chairs, an umbrella, and a beach buggy for you to use during your stay. The outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off after a day at the beach, and your furry friends are welcome to join you as this rental is dog-friendly.

Located near the ocean, this duplex is the ideal spot for a beach getaway. Whether you're relaxing on the balcony with a cup of coffee in hand, playing board games with the family, or taking in the water views, this vacation rental in Surf City is sure to create lasting memories. Book your stay today and start planning your coastal retreat!
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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is by the sea. Surf City Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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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.) - 50 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

9.4

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sandra B.

Great location and views.

Easy beach access and nice ocean views at this home stand out. It was beautifully and comfortably furnished. The fourth floor bunk room stayed too warm use, so keep that in mind if booking for a large group.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Hello Sandra, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the easy beach access, ocean views, and the comfortable furnishings of the home. We truly appreciate your feedback about the fourth-floor bunk room being too warm, and we understand how that could impact your stay, especially with a larger group. Your insights are valuable and will help us improve the comfort for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and provide an even better experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolutely gorgeous house and we loved our stay! The view from the kitchen and family room was so much better than I expected, and the walk to the beach was way quicker than I thought it would be too. The furniture was also so comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us to be there. As somebody else mentioned, the top floor with the bunkbeds was pretty warm the whole time we were there, but it was OK for kids to sleep in and it was nice to have that space and another bathroom. The one thing I would mention for somebody planning a trip is there is no grill at the property- not a detriment, just something that I was surprised about when I got there so I wanted to help others to plan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

Fantastic Beach Home!

If you are looking for a beautiful beach house in the heart of Surf City, look no farther than the Salty Unicorn. This home is close to the beach as well as rester-aunts/things to do. This home exceeded our expectations! The furniture was super comfortable (living room, bedrooms). We slept so well, all of the beds were extremely comfortable and all had nice quality bedding. The kitchen was stocked with everything plus more than you would need. We loved how all of the beds had linens on them when we arrived and the bathrooms were stocked with a ton of towels/handtowels/washcloths/soaps. The outdoor deck furniture was super comfortable. The home also had nice tvs in every room and they were thoughtful to include games, puzzles, books, and outdoor beach games and supplies! We could not recommend this home more! We can’t wait to keep coming back.
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