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'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81344 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Hall Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach

Welcome to our charming 3-bedroom vacation home in Surf City! Nestled just a stone's throw away from the pristine Surf City Beach, this property offers the perfect escape for families and small groups seeking a relaxing coastal getaway.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances to whip up delicious meals.

Unwind in the cozy living room, where you can catch your favorite shows on the smart TV with satellite/cable channels. Challenge your loved ones to a friendly game night with the selection of games and toys provided.

When it's time to explore the local area, you'll find the Surf City Pier just a 3-minute drive away, and the beautiful North Topsail Beach is just 11 minutes away. Enjoy the convenience of having a washing machine and dryer, as well as essential amenities like air conditioning, heating, and free WiFi to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Whether you're seeking a relaxing beach retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this Surf City vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. Book your stay today and get ready to create lasting memories!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Put used towels in the bathtub in the upstairs hall bathroom
Make sure to put keys back in the lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All debris, rubbish, and discards from all rooms MUST be placed in the trash and recycle containers and pushed to the road prior to check-out.
Place dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start. Placed used towels the bath tub. Leave sheets on the bed, pull back the quilt if the bed is used
$25 charge for each piece of furniture not in original place. All keys MUST be left on the kitchen table and the house is left locked.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 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. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Lynn for your hospitality. We enjoyed our stay and the quick access to the beach! Blessings from Utah!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had everything we needed and it is in the perfect location - looking right up the road to beach access. Beautiful views, comfortable beds and such so many amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robb W.

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

Nana’s Fream

Great experience! Great location and house! It was perfect for my family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here over 4th of July week. The front and back porches are a great asset to the house. The road indeed can be very busy and loud, but never served as an issue for us. The walk to the beach was a breeze with our kids and a wagon to tote belongings. At night you could hear the waves from the front porches. The outdoor shower around back was great for quick rinses. We will definitely stay again if in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maujesca G.

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

Always a Dream!

This is our 3rd time on the island and our 3rd time staying at Nana’s Dream! Each year my review is the same AMAZING! There is so much space for our family, the view from the front and back decks are great, a very short walk to the beach, the kitchen is stocked full with every utensil, dish or pot you need to cook, and Lynne is very nice and responds quickly! Surf City is a beautiful place and this house is perfect for us! We can’t wait to come back next summer!
The sunsets are beautiful on the back deck!
Watching a storm in the distance on the back deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access to beach and/or to get on and off the island. Yes, you have to cross the main road to get to beach, but we never had an issue. Only downside was the road noise that you do get in the front 2 bedrooms, which for some may not be an issue either but Surf City police do like to go by with sirens on at night! Once inside, kitchen is well stocked with everything you will need to cook (Oven, Toaster, Keurig, Microwave, pots, pans etc.) but bring your own cooking spray/seasonings (other than salt and pepper) and lots of bottled water.Family room is as pictured. SmartTV took awhile to figure out without instructions but was great for kids on rainy day.Bedrooms/Bathrooms are fine - comfortable and must have fairly new good beds which is a bonus in a rental. As noted all linens and towels are provided. Also - not atypical, but be sure bring anything you may need for beach, toys, chairs, boogie boards etc.Definitely needs some TLC throughout the home, but every rental does when subject to the salt water, storms and revolving door of summer renters. Owner was very accessible via VRBO app and always responded quickly. Check-in/out was easy and the house was very clean when we got there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

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

Good place to stay

Even though the house is two blocks from the beach, there is still a nice view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisia T.

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

Fourth of July

This was the ideal property for our group of friends and family to stay. Great location and very clean. Plenty of parking in the drive way and super quick access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Great Stay

Great location. Was able to walk to the beach. House was very cozy and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

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

Family Vacation

We loved our time at Nana’s Dream, everything was perfect and our family enjoyed our stay there it was just too short. We will definitely visit Topsail and hopefully stay at Nana’s Dream again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Beach Stay

We were very pleased with our stay at Nana's Dream. The home was very clean and the owner made it easy to check in or contact her if needed. The beach was easily accessible from this home with an ocean view from across the street. Very nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maujesca G.

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

Still dreamy at Nana’s Dream

This is our second time at Surf City so we had to stay at Nana’s dream again! It’s the perfect size, has just what we need, the balconies are amazing front and back, and the walk to the beach is short! Every time we plan to come to Surf City we’ll find a week that this house is available! Thank you again for an amazing week Lynne!💛
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Great spot with easy beach access!

We had a very enjoyable stay. Nana's Dream was perfect for our needs. We enjoyed the porches and easy beach access, which was a short 2 or 3 minute walk away. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

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

Another great week

This is our second time staying at Nana's Dream. We have enjoyed both of our vacations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa L.

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

Surf City Trip / Mama’s Dream property 2022

We really enjoyed our stay at Nana’s Dream! The property had everything we needed for our stay We found the Island to be charming and the owner was very nice to work with. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krishna B., Belton, MO

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

Great for Family Beach Vacation

A lovely open floor plan house with good views. Close to public beach access, shipping and restaurants. The only drawback is it is on a very busy street. We will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

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

Nanas Dream

Very nice. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jace G.

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

Great place, great location

My family had a great time here. It's a quick walk to the beach. The owner was very accommodating. It was raining during a good portion of our stay, and the owner offered a later checkout time so we could have more time on the beach when it was sunny.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

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

Great place for a family vacation

Our family truly enjoyed our time. The property was as advertised and we could not have been happier. We only wished there was some furniture on the back deck, but it just made us enjoy the front decks that much more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful home with great access to the beach just a short walk away! Thank you Lynne for being so accommodating and the opportunity for a late check out was much appreciated!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

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

Beautifully maintained & great location!

This property was impeccably furnished and maintained. So pleased with the location with close proximity to the beach. The large front porch and furniture were so nice. Bedding and towels included and everything we needed in the kitchen. Also ample parking for 5÷ cars. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed our time at Nanas Dream. The property was clean and neat. It was exactly as described. Lynne was very easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay again in the future if we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

Mollie Smith

Our family had a wonderful time staying at Nana's Dream! The home was nice and clean and had plenty room for our family. There was a easy access to the great beach that Surf City has to offer. We will would love to return to Nana's Dream some day for a weekend beach trip!!

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Clayton NC

Awesome home!!

Absolutely loved our stay!! We loved the home, the views, and how close we were to grocery stores/restaurants! The house is stocked with everything you need!! The owner provided the linens and towels. Our beds were even made when we got there!! We will definitely rent this home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Great property!

The property was exactly what we expected and very accurately represented in the listing. Lynne was very communicative to let us know about some important info with an ongoing repair prior to our arrival. Excellent communication as needed during our stay. We loved the location. The front and back decks were perfect with stunning views at all hours of the day. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynne Dillard

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Hello, I am 'Nana's' daughter. I live in Graham, NC which is about 3 hours from the beach. My husband and I are continuing 'Nana's Dream'. We have one daughter who is married and one son. We also have a wonderful grandson and beautiful granddaughter. We love spending time at the beach with the family. Nana has now passed and we do miss her being with us. Her favorite thing to do while at the house was to read while sitting on the top porch and catching the breezes and watching the ocean.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Surf City more than 40 years ago, when there wasn't very much on the island. My mother always dreamed of owning a house here. She sold her family home to buy this beach house and when looking we knew right off that it was the one for her. Her family home was the Jones family home and this beach house sits at the end of Jones St.

What makes this property unique

Along with my family and friends, I love to spend lazy days on the beach or reading a good book on one of the porchs. I hope that you will love to spend some lazy days enjoying my second home as much as I do.

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