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Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄

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Beach views.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a sofa, and a television.
A beachfront hotel with a wooden deck and a sandy beach area.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted picture, and a decorative fish sculpture.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Inis Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄

Simple Serenity Cottage is a 3-bedroom oceanfront cottage available for vacation rentals in the Spring, Summer and Fall and Monthly seasonal rentals for January, February, and March. This cottage sleeps 6.

Simple Serenity is the perfect name for this wonderful beach property. As you arrive, you will immediately feel the peaceful, nostalgic memories of a childhood beach vacation, or perhaps be reminded of a scene from a 'feel good' book or movie. There is nothing fancy about Simple Serenity - it is just a clean, cozy, updated cottage by the sea. The cottage sits on an oceanfront lot just 3 blocks from the center of Surf City. This location is within easy walking distance of the fishing pier, numerous restaurants and bars, a grocery store, seafood markets, a playground, ice cream shops, coffee shops, public boat ramps, sightseeing, and just about anything else you would want to do on a relaxed beach vacation.

It is a cozy, updated three-bedroom, two-bath cottage with a large ocean front deck. There is a common courtyard area with a gas grill, hammock, picnic table and hot/cold outdoor shower. It has adequate parking for 3 cars and even enough room for a boat and trailer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Will consider reasonably small events with notice.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Will consider 1 well behaved dog -$25/night fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that we do not provide sheets and towels . You are welcome to bring your own our our cleaner will provide them for $75.00.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4744703
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
Note from host: Will consider reasonably small events with notice.
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 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 cottage is on the beach. Inis Spa 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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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southside Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄?

As of 27 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄 on 7 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,688, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly 3 Bedroom Ocean Front Cottage in the heart of Surf City☀️☀️☀️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏄🏄🏄 located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps away from Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery. Surf City Beach and Escape Spa are also within 5 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. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage with an awesome view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best rental ever! Clean, well maintained with great beach views and access. Hostess was very friendly, helpful and easy to communicate with. Loved this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach view and location we have stayed at on Topsail Island! Being only a few steps from the beach was amazing and extremely easier than most beach houses that usually have lots of steps to walk up & down. You don’t even have to get in the sand with the large deck available to enjoy the beach & sounds of the waves. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage truly is directly on the beach! The sunrise, sunsets, and walks on the beach soothed the soul. The view from the deck IS amazing, but so was the view from the living room couch during the stormy days. The host, Babs, and her husband, were kind and constantly checking in. You won’t be disappointed in this location and will want to return to the beach cottage annually, if not more!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house is in just the right location to walk to so many places you need, the grocery store, the coffee shop, and so much more!! We always enjoy our stay, thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay and trip. The cottage actually felt larger in person than the photos which was a pleasant surprise. The deck was large and had ample seating for our family of 5. Loved that we didn’t have to deal with dozens of stairs to get to and from the beach. Being that the cottage is one level, there were only a few stairs to get from deck to sand. Really happy with the rooms and all of the amenities. Best part was being walking distance to EVERYTHING. My kids loved waking up early and walking to the coffee shop and heading to get ice cream in the evening. Beach view was fantastic, and having that view of the pier lit at night was lovely. The whole lot including units B and C really felt like a resort. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot, literally on the beach !

Great property, pet friendly!! Recommend to everyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Quaint Cottage!

Clean, quaint, adorable beach front house! Location is walking distance to most of the restaurants on the island. Fantastic rental!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Nice place close to the beach as you get convient location close to eating places grocery store fishing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

This little house is in a great location with everything you need!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perf

We had a great time. The location was fantastic, the house was clean, and we truly enjoyed our stay. We hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place to stay on the beautiful beaches of Topsail Island!!! The views and beach access was some of the best I’ve experienced. The ocean side porch feels like an extended living room right on the sand! The host was accessible and generous! The house had everything we needed. We will be back!
My pup loved the porch as much as we did!
The sun glistening on the water was so peaceful and amazing to look at!
The sunset was stunning!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family memories

great house / location for young and old to have fun and relax . something for everyone to do or just chill out by just staying in back yard. beautiful view .absolutely woild come again !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate Beach Escape

Great location, close to Surf City restaurants and shops. Wonderful deck right on beach. Very comfortable living space. Great place to relax and enjoy the Topsail Island experience. Prior to and during our stay Babs was very helpful and responsive to our questions.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun!

It is cute, comfortable, and clean. Has everything you need for a vacation, wonderful oceanfront deck with rocking chairs, beach chairs and boogie boards. The owners are very accommodating and quick to communicate. We are already looking forward to the next time we get to stay at "Simple Serenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit with family

We came down to visit family that lived local. They are at Camp Lejune so it is a ways away but this location is close to the bridge and within walking distance to many restaurants and the pier. The beach is steps away. It had everything we needed and when I had a question the hostess was quick to answer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this house. We were so close to shopping and local restaurants. And the large ocean front deck was fantastic for our mother to enjoy the beach without having to traverse the sand. Babs was very attentive and kept in touch with us the whole trip, from booking to checkout. And Paige was a doll!! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the thoughtful review. We love to share our cottages to folks who love and truly enjoy them . We do hope that you will return .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Went very well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Great little get away house for the week! Had everything needed to make the week easy going and felt like home. Dish washer was broke but was told about it upon arrival. Unfortunately it wasnt able to be fixed and owners were very apologetic about it. Also they were in contact half way through the week just checking in making sure everything was good. Will be staying again no doubt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deeeeelightful

That's all I keep saying when my friends ask me how the beach trip went... deeeelightful! This house IS IT. Four steps off of the house length-wide porch off the back is the beach.... you cant get any better than that. Babs is the best (owner) and it was so much fun being able to walk to everything in town. 10 out of 10!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent place, amazing location

The owner is so accommodating and wonderful! We chose the property for its simplicity and advertised cleanliness. Upon arrival the smell of bleach eluded to its cleanliness but once that smell dissipated there was a stale smell. The master bathroom shower curtain was discolored with mold or mildew; the front bathroom had an unusual smell. There is an obvious roach problem; the owner said it was treated before our arrival but we saw many, dead and alive, the large ones definitely not phased by any pest control, and we even had the misfortune of a very large one coming home with us! The back porch was AMAZING but once the sun set, the roach presence influenced us to retreat inside. The location to the beach is phenomenal! It felt private and we had a blast every second we were on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
I was quite surprised to see Adrienne's review, as while she and her family were visiting our Simple Serenity Cottage, they indicated that everything was fine. Her husband even said, " it is really nicer than they had expected". It was only after they left that she she emailed me about the roaches. And then proceeded to publish the review. The cottage had been sprayed for bugs 2 days before their arrival. Apparently, the treatment brings the bugs out before they actually die. (I didn't know that, I was just trying to be diligent with our pest control). And unfortunately, this is typical for Summer in the South at the beach. It just feels a little unfair to have such a negative review when the guest did not give me an opportunity to address her concerns while they were here. Adrienne was quite concerned about Covid and cleanliness procedures, so I vacated the cottage a day early and had my cleaner send an extra 1/2 hour disinfecting. Perhaps that has something to do with the odor issue. Although that doesn't really matter at this point. I am just sad that this family was so dissatisfied. It is truly (especially in these tense and difficult times) our goal to provide the Simple Serenity that almost all of the guests enjoy when they visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Family Time!

Great place, great location! Outdoor shower! Walking distance to grocery and restaurants. Amazing porch right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We enjoyed every minute of our family beach vacation at this property. Perfect all around. Looking forward to making memories here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked

Good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

We’ve booked many VRBO homes but this was the best experience ever. Easy entry. Great communication with the owner. Words cannot describe the beautiful sunrise over the ocean every morning, viewed from your own private deck. The house is comfortable and convenient walking distance to the Surf City Pier, great eateries (Mac Daddy’s Grille and New York Corner Deli), the local park and pedestrian bridge over the sound, and of coarse literally a handful of steps to gorgeous Surf City Beach where you can watch surfers, parasailing , kite flyers, dolphins, birds or look for smooth rocks and shells. The kitchen is well equipped, the living room couches are comfortable, the TV has plenty of popular channels and streaming service and we got good sleep. Our dog had a ball watching all the beach action from the deck. They have a gate in the laundry closet you can use to limit access to the beach from the deck. They had a full tank of propane ready to go for the grill which was nice since we had to change it out. We were spoiled by Simple Serenity and highly recommend renting. We hope to do so again someday. Thanks Wagners!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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