Cozy Beach Retreat – Steps from the Sand

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A two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and houses.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a ceiling fan, and a view to the outside.
A room with a wooden door, a television mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the area

Surf City

Surf City is home to this holiday home. 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 Mia's Marketplace. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting.
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Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 47 min drive - 53.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 49 min drive - 66.0 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 54 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Retreat – Steps from the Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Retreat – Steps from the Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Retreat – Steps from the Sand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Retreat – Steps from the Sand located?

Situated in Surf City, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Permuda Island and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We highly enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Location was perfect, close to everything. The upstairs and downstairs having separate access was really nice for having friends and would be perfect for anyone with mobility challenges. Lisa was super responsive, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house at a great beach

This is a wonderful vacation rental. We enjoyed ourselves at the beach, which was very close and very nice. It is a great place for families with dogs. Great fenced in backyard. That is very secure even for smaller dogs. Great view from the upper deck. We enjoyed a couple of meals looking out at the ocean. We had a couple questions and they got back to us very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavens Eye

This house was perfect for what we needed. Great location to the beach. Just a short walk. Great fenced area for the dogs! I wasn’t too keen on the cameras watching us on the back porch. Nothing wrong with having cameras, but I feel they should be turned off when people are renting. Kind of felt like an invasion of privacy. But overall, the house and stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Be sure to ask where the linens are, as it is not listed anywhere where they are located. They are in a grey tote which is dropped off ahead of your stay. This was a bit difficult to navigate, and was resolved after calling the host. The top half of the home was overall in good condition with a great view from the back deck. The lower half indoors our kids would not even stay based on an awful moldy / mildew smell that was quite apparent. Our son (10) and daughter (15) chose to instead share a room / bed together upstairs, to give a little context as to how bad the smell was. Additionally the bed downstairs is deeply caved in in the middle and wasn't really sleep able. Downstairs, the walls were also very dirty around the backdoors, knobs and such, which tells me they don't clean the property very well, and likely many other areas. All in all we made the best of our stay amongst the inconveniences. Being that the downstairs was not in the greatest condition, or smell, we don't feel it was worth the money being paid. There is a great view from the back door / back deck area with easy access to the beach. It is one of the few rentals I have been to that also have sand spikes, and a spare fishing pole available. I brought my own, but it's always nice to see when they have them. We will definitely be back to vacation in the area, but not sure we would rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mehhh

If you or anyone in your group is allergic to dogs, absolutely do not stay here. Dog hair everywhere!! My little boy was covered in hives our whole stay. Television in downstairs living quit working the first day and was never repaired or replaced. Even after contacting the rental office through Vrbo and over the phone. The location was probably the only reason to stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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