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The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated

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A kitchen with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a sign reading "BEACH HOUSE".
A wooden deck with two white Adirondack chairs and a wooden railing.
A wooden deck with three macrame hammocks hanging from the ceiling, a wooden bench, and a table with a candle.
A two-story building with a wooden facade, a balcony with white railings, and a sign indicating it is The Knotty Cottage.
A wooden staircase leading up to a flag, surrounded by dense green foliage.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated

This award-winning, recently renovated beach cottage is situated in the heart of Surf City, NC near the bridge to skip the beach traffic. This retro-inspired cottage has classic beach vibes to unwind like the old days. Steps to the beach, and on the ocean side of the main road, everything is within a 5-minute walk, bars, restaurants, entertainment, fishing, surfing, groceries, confectionaries, parks, fresh seafood, etc. Enjoy the private outdoor bar with an on-demand ice machine! Linens/towels provided

Need additional accomodations, visit our sister property "The Knotty House" https://www.vrbo.com/5092806

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
NO SMOKING INSIDE, a $500 fine will be enforced. The front exterior is monitored. Do not store fish/bait/ inside any refrigerator; use the cooler.
Do not use the outdoor bar as a fish cleaning station. Do not put anything in the ice maker. Tightly tie up any fish/seafood and dispose in the bins.
Registered Guests only. Please wash your dishes. Please throw the trash bags in the outside containers. Adults only for the record player.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3396375vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Surf City is home to this cottage. 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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Southside Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cowfin Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The AWARD-WINNING Knotty Cottage, Beach House, Owner Operated located?

Situated in Surf City, this cottage is steps away from Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Beach. Surf City Pier and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 10 minutes.

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. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is as described, property is clean and well stocked. Location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay close to the center of Surf City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring the island, easy walk to beach, restaurants, shops, coffee, etc. clean and well kept place. Great for a first time visit and will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family vacation! Close to the beach and restaurants. We loved the area downstairs and the backyard. Very clean, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in. The house was just as described. There were so many nice touches to the house and it felt very welcoming. Great location and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very memorable stay at the Knotty Cottage and Brian was available for anything we needed! The house was so cute, steps from the beach and restaurants, and very clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PJ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Knotty Cottage. The location is right in the heart of Surf City. You can walk everywhere. It is very convenient being located right next to a Surf Shop for rentals. Also right across the street from Donuts and Bagels.Communication was great and really easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & amenities. Very fun beach decor and we loved being across the street from Sunrise Bagel, Daybreak Donuts and Santorini for dinner. Access to the beach is right around the corner. Very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

great visit

great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Great location, clean cute cottage with everything you need for a relaxing stay

We had a great experience! Clean, cute, fully stocked with all needed for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Great location

Within walking distance of several restaurants and shops, very convenient. House is very charming and comfortable, would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nolan L.

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

Amazing beach cottage!

Clean and adorable beach home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan K.

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

Beach getaway

Great location. Wonderful cottage. Terrific location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Great spot

This place was great for our short weekend stay, great location within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Surf City. The house has everything you need for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Good location, short walk to beach. Grandkids had a great time.

Would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Perfect Spot!

Jason’s place was perfect! Thoughtfully stocked and decorated and just steps from the beach. We had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi W.

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

Wonderful

We loved it! Super great location, felt like home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karlee M.

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

Amazing Place

Jason is an amazing host was very quick with responses and this property has everything you would need for a great stay at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect getaway!

A few of us moms took a nice girls weekend away and really enjoyed being so close to the beach as well as walking distance to everything! Beds are cozy and the kitchen has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED this cottage! Was well stocked with everything we needed, the location was fabulous, and the beds were all cozy. The owners are extremely thoughtful and communicated quickly to my questions. We loved the hangout area under the house. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Great Vacation

The house was so clean and great location. I would definitely recommend and would return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonquil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect size for our family of 5. It’s an old beach house with updated features. It sits on a main road, right across from the most popular donut shop. It’s a block walk away from beach access. The beds are soft, not firm, which was a negative for us. There are 4 showers and 3 toilets, one shower in an outside shower. But don’t expect to take a long hot shower, the house sadly has a small water tank. There is a washer and dryer. A great fridge and stove. An awesome hangout area “below deck". And the hosts are awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

Quick long weekend

Everything about this property was great! It was clean, updated, awesome amenities and close to everything. Def planning to go back in summer months for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth F.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This property was perfect for our family weekend getaway. Great proximity to the beach and town! The house was so quaint, clean and well-maintained. It offered everything we needed for our trip. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brian and Jen Marconi

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