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Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking

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

Enjoy effortless private beach access from this cozy cottage, with an oceanfront porch directly on the dune. Drink your morning coffee alfresco and watch the sun rise over the ocean. Step straight off the porch into the sand and take a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the shade of the porch while you watch dolphins jump and ospreys hunt for their lunch. Have an afternoon swim and pop back inside for a slice of watermelon and an ice-cold drink. Sharpen your surf fishing and shell spotting skills. The world is your oyster!

This original 1950s cottage was built when the island was first developed and is still owned by the same family. It features four bedrooms upstairs, a small bathroom with a shower, and an extra half bath. The huge dining table has room for meals as well as puzzles and board games. The washer are dryer are located in the garage on the ground floor. There is NO interior connection from the upper to lower level of the property. The laundry area is accessed by a set of exterior stairs.

NOTE: The house previously had a bedroom and bathroom available on the ground floor which is no longer accessible. Some reviews refer to this previously accessible area.

The house is conveniently located just one mile south of the bridge and town center. This is a relatively quiet stretch of beach, away from public beach accesses and busy rental houses.

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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
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4910226vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including power boating, wildlife walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very quaint place to stay. Pictures were a bit deceiving - specifically for the second “bathroom/toilet”. Overall it was fine for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review! We hope you stay with us again
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great beach view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place, but I would not recommend it for more than 5 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Wanda L.

The location is perfect

The location was perfect. Walk out the door, you're on the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dale M.

Good beachfront choice

Right on the beach with a covered veranda!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Hello Dale, thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Please note that a $250 refund has been issued to your credit card on file, in response to the incorrect information provided about linen rentals. While a check had initially been requested, it may take 6–8 weeks to process due to a high volume of refunds. The credit card refund was issued instead to ensure a quicker resolution. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Family spring break

We enjoyed our spring break! Lovely place! Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Steps to the sea!

Simple house with a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

EST Mothers Day ever!

Very relaxing, exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Beach Vacation

Great location, beach right off the deck, had everything we needed.. thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

William S.

Great week

The location was great we had to fight the ants but we reported it and they responded very quickly and said they would work on resolving the issue.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Hi William, thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the great location. We appreciate you letting us know about the ant concern, and we want to assure you that we responded promptly. After a thorough inspection, we found no ant infestation at the property. We truly appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much better stay in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location

Excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Great Location

This home is dated but allowed us to bring our pups and the location is great! Not close to public beach access which allows for less crowding and stepping off the deck onto the beach is wonderful! With the sunrise and the waves crashing we'd definitely come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Oceanfront family and pet friendly cottage

We loved the retro cabin vibe and the expansive front covered ocean facing porch. Lots of birds and extensive dune shrubs and grasses. Lovely cozy, sturdy home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellis T.

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

nice

on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Easy walk to the beach!

My family and our two older dogs had a great time here in this little old beach bungalow! It was five steps to get to the beach so it was so easy to take your stuff out there and run back in if you need to. Was great for our one dog who has leg issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty F.

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

Good

Overall good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Men's Fishing Trip

Great property, lots of space for 9 men 2 teens,our church men's Fishing Trip was great... We will be back... Caught some fish too.....
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brenda D.

Nice but read the fine print

Access to the beach was outstanding! Down the steps and you are at the water. Between public access so walk down and put your chairs right at the water. Even on the 4th of July.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House, Great Location

Overall, we had a nice, good stay. The house being located right at the Dunes was a big plus. Stepping off the deck onto the Beach was Great, very convenient. The Kitchen was adequately furnished. The Furniture was comfortable and plenty of seating. The management responded quickly to our plumbing issue. I would recommend the House for vacation rental. It is not high-end but that's fine, it is priced very fairly. The Beds are comfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Cute beach home with a beautiful beach front view. 😍 Very happy the kitchen was stocked with most everything we needed to cook through the week. Short distance from shops if you wanted to walk. Just be aware the master bed and bath are in the downstairs completely separate from the main house. No access except from outside. Not ideal if you are using it and traveling with young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review, Stephanie! We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness concerns you encountered during your stay with us. Our team of housekeepers takes pride in their cleanliness standards, as it is a top priority service we provide for every guest prior to check-in. We are disappointed to see that this concern was not reported to us during your stay as we would have been happy to assist. We have passed your feedback along to our Local Operations Manager so the housekeepers are aware of your concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hilary H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This house has an ant problem in the kitchen and bathroom. Took over a day for maintenance to come out and spray. Ant problem persisted. Sent photos to Vacasa. Only response was "thanks." Ant problem never went away during entire trip.Furniture is outdated and worn. Flooring is dates. Only shower is rusting out. No kitchen counter top space to meal prep. Steps leading to the house are rotting and loose.Masterbed has no closed. Was "converted to 1/2 bath. Not really feasible to close door and use toilet.Positive - it is on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Thank you for being our guest and taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased you enjoyed our home's location, but apologize for the issues that detracted from your stay. We shared your feedback with the local manager, who assured us that they will be working with the homeowner to address the shower, and the steps and decking will be evaluated so any necessary repairs can be made. The living room furniture was updated last year and all furnishings, as well as the lack of a closet in the primary bedroom, are accurately represented in the listing photos. We appreciate your feedback as we view it as an opportunity to improve and we hope to have the chance to provide an exceptional getaway in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful oceanfront setting & view

House was good. Loved bk porch w oceanfront Clean hm & porch!! Beautiful living room furniture!!! Update your website re nice furniture Problems: did not like shower head, can’t adjust , too dark!! Living room, half bath light out! Can’t open windows to hear, feel ocean breeze, ants in kitchen & increasing. For most part loved our stay & especially thank you for allowing us to bring our fur baby. Agency was slow on getting info to me ….had to calll agency& agency sent wrong door code x3.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Katrina. We are happy to hear you like the location of our home, though we apologize for the issues you had with the appliances. After further review, no concerns were brought to our attention during your stay. We appreciate you bringing this concern to our attention and allowing us to review it and address it accordingly. We will be sure to forward your concern to our local operations manager, who will work with our homeowner to make the necessary improvements to the home. We hope you will give us the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caley S.

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

Needs major updating

Can’t open windows because they would fall out. Ants infested our trash can in 1 night. The upstairs shower is tiny and leaks water very bad. The downstairs bathroom is bigger and nicer but in a terrible spot. The downstairs is in the garage. Has a terrible odor. Dead frog smooshed in the door jam. Blinds had never been dusted. If you can over look all that then you can stay here. The back porch was nice and it was 5 stairs to the sand. That was the only nice thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Brian M.

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

Great Location, But........

Great location directly on the beach. That was the best aspect of the property. But, and there's always a "but," the house seemed very outdated and disgustingly filthy. The interior and furnishings were old. Looks like no renovations have been done in years. We were so grateful that we were able to bring our dogs that week, but it appeared that the carpets had not been cleaned in ages. There were very many spots on all of the carpets, and we assumed they were from dogs peeing on them. It would probably be more sanitary to rip the carpets out and replace them with linoleum. There is no way that the house was cleaned before arrival. Me, my wife, and our guests spent nearly an hour cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas. I know this is going to sound gross, but the 1/2 bath in the large bedroom looked as though someone took a huge bowel movement and feces was sprayed all around the toilet bowl. The other full bath's toilet was also appalling. My wife put on rubber gloves and cleaned the underside of the bowl with a rag, and it was completely black. In the living room behind one of the cabinets we found a dog toy along with crumbs, dirt, and dust that had been there for quite some time. I could go on in regard to other items that needed cleaning/attention, but it'd take too long. In VACASA's defense, they did reimburse me for the cleaning fee. It's just sad that you drive nearly 8 hours and come into a property that wasn't cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Brian. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location, though we are sorry for the issues that prevented you from fully enjoying your stay. We sincerely apologize for the issue that you encountered with the cleanliness. We appreciate you bringing your concern to our attention and allowing us to review and address it accordingly. We have made our local operations manager aware of the cleanliness and will ensure that more attention to detail is made when cleaning the home between reservations. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences, and we hope you will give us the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashlyn P.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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