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Experience oceanfront fun at Sunny Dayz in Surf City, NC, perfect for families!

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A wooden deck with a round table and white chairs, overlooking a beach with waves.
A beachfront house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a covered porch.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining area with a long table, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a white cabinetry design.
A coastal area with houses near the beach and a body of water in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Queen Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin+Twin Street Side Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Queen Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 48 min drive - 54.6 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 50 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 55 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 56 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience oceanfront fun at Sunny Dayz in Surf City, NC, perfect for families! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Experience oceanfront fun at Sunny Dayz in Surf City, NC, perfect for families!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience oceanfront fun at Sunny Dayz in Surf City, NC, perfect for families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience oceanfront fun at Sunny Dayz in Surf City, NC, perfect for families!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience oceanfront fun at Sunny Dayz in Surf City, NC, perfect for families! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports. Surf City Pier and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a beautiful home. We loved sitting on the deck in the evening looking over the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Location and Super Pet Friendly

Good Location and Super Pet Friendly
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2022
Thank you for the review, Kim! We hope you enjoyed your stay on Topsail Island. -Access Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Short Vacation

Very nice rental property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review, Amanda! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon! :) - The Access Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family and pup!

This was a really wonderful place to enjoy with my children and our pup! The location is ideal, it had everything we needed and the enclosed deck was a super bonus for a dog owner. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2021
Thank you for the 5 stars, Brenda! We are so glad to hear your entire family enjoyed your vacation at Sunny Dayz! We look forward to hosting you again soon. -- The Access Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A super place to stay

Everything was terrific. The only item I would have changed is a smart tv in the living room.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
A smart TV is on the list of things to update in the near future. Thanks for the awesome review! - The Access Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EXCELLENT!!!!! HOUSE is lovely, desk is great, ocean front, side yard fenced in for our fur baby..

We loved the house & oceanfront so much we made reservations to return in May 2024!!! This is "our get away" place now. Have rented houses/condos for years NC & SC beaches this works best for us. Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful home/space with us. Also, close to park so we can take fur baby to play ball and just have fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review, Katrina! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sunny Dayz so much that you're returning next year. We look forward to having you back. -The Access Realty Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location at a solid price

Great location but beware this is not the typical VRBO more of a beach rental which the realty company tells you in communication but it isn’t clear in the ad. Having used VRBO in the past there were some expectations of VRBO “style” but some of the things expected of a VRBO aren’t there (linens and towels garbage bags things like that) and have to be purchased or rented. Again not a huge deal especially in Dec but may figure in decision making. May be easier to just use the realty company Access Realty who were easy to communicate with and skip the VRBO website if you’d are ok with beach rental style Other than that it’s great. Oceanfront is never bad and the place will need some updates in the bathrooms but the kitchen is new and very nice. All said recommend this place with the VRBO caveat. Now that we know we would have no issues renting again. Todd and Stephanie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2022
Thank you for the review and feedback, Todd and Stephanie! We're so glad you enjoyed "Sunny Dayz". You are welcome to book your next stay with us by phone or on our website, accessthebeach.com. We hope you visit again soon! -The Access Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Beachfront Property

This made for a great beach getaway for the Holidays. Convenient beachfront access, and the house was bright, clean, and cheerful. The reservation and property management process could have been clearer. They sent too many different e-mails and it was difficult to keep track of them. A single summary e-mail with links would have been sufficient and a lot easier to keep up with. As it was it turned out we did not request linens and pay our pet fee up front, but it wasn't explicitly clear how to do so. So we had to take care of those when we arrived. Clearer communication from the property manager would have made that easier. The property manager was responsive via text regarding a small repair that needed to be done when we were in the home, and the check-in and check-out procedures were clearly explained.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great dog-friendly property

We spent four days here in the early season for a short vacation break. We brought along our youngest golden retriever, who had never been to the beach before. She loved the place at least as much as we did. The ocean side deck is well secured so the dog could be put out there watching people, crashing waves, birds, and of course other dogs while being secure with relatively little supervision. A side gate opens to a stairs that lead to the fully fenced side yard where there's some grass, along with a poop bucket and proper scooper. The house is quiet, so relatively few loud noise disturbed the dog. Our dog had a great time. And so did we despite some pretty chilly weather. All in all, a relaxing few days spent here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review, Jeff! Glad to hear that you and your pup had a nice stay at "Sunny Dayz". It is wonderful that you all got to vacation together. We hope you return to Topsail Island again soon! -Access Realty Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway Spot

This home is perfect for easy relaxing as the ocean is steps from the back deck. The home is clean and very functional for a family. Great for pets as there is a fenced in side yard that is easy to access. Close to great restaurants. Just all around an excellent place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Ashley, thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad you enjoyed staying at "Sunny Dayz". We hope you visit Topsail Island again soon. -Access Realty Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location beautiful view

My family of 6 stayed here and had a great time. Nice kitchen with beautiful views. Still needs some updating The master bedroom was 10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house. Had to rent a AC unit to cool the room. The mattress need to be replaced also. Once these things have been completed I would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great ocean-front house

Exactly as we expected, you step off your deck onto the beach. Or you can watch the ocean from inside the house. VERY relaxing and exactly what we had hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2021
Thank you for the great review, Barbara! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Sunny Dayz and we look forward to hosting you again soon! -- The Access Realty Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best Valentines and Birthday getaway

My family had the absolute best time!! The house was great and being right on the beach was most amazing! The sunrises and sunsets are absolutely breathtaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dirty, not well kept, felt like a college dorm room

I have never been disappointed with a beach house until this one. The mattresses and pillows were old and uncomfortable so we ended our vacation more tired than we started. The place smelled like smoke. It was not clean. It is right beside a public beach access which ensures the only crowd on a relatively calm beach is directly in front of the house. That also means there is more litter in front of the house from the heavy traffic. We knew from the rental agreement that many of the extras such as a grill, sheets, etc, had to be rented but this place lacked everything. On the bright side it did have a nice deck and even a disappointing house on the beach is still on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Nathan, We are very sorry to hear about your experience at Sunny Dayz. We have processes in place to prevent and address cleanliness and other issues during your stay and we sincerely apologize that these processes failed. We have notified housekeeping and maintenance managers of your comments and we will address these items immediately. During check in, we always ask our guests to notify us as soon as any issues are found so that we can correct them as soon as possible. We only wish we had been notified so we could have had the chance to make the necessary corrections while you were still here in hopes of making your stay more enjoyable. We hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide a 5-star vacation in the future. - The Access Realty Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great home for beach stay

Great home with easy going layout- would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the 4-star review, Robert! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at "Sunny Dayz" and we hope your next visit with us will be a 5-star experience! Thank you for visiting! - The Access Realty Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The best part is the deck and stairs that drop right into the sand!

The house itself has pros and cons. My breakdown is below. Coming from someone not accustomed to beach life I would say this house was very good for my family of three for just a few days. Our favorite things was the access to the beach and the location of the house. Before we return or recommend this house to someone else I would expect to see some updates and the price not to rise because of it. Pros are there is cable on a wide screen, the large sliding doors make a great view of the water, the deck is in good shape with plenty of chairs and hose/shower convenient for rinsing off sand. Love the dunes that meet the deck for privacy and visual appeal when looking out over the deck. The master bath has nice tile but grout needs updating and the build up around the sink faucet could have been scrubbed. Loved master bedroom being able to hear and see the ocean. Nice size washer and dryer in good condition. Carpet and hard flooring is good. Cons would be the kitchen and dining area needs renovated. The fridge, sink and oven are fine/clean appliances but the cabinets aren’t constructed to the ceiling, the dining furniture is super dated. There’s marks on the kitchen flooring and under the rug. Lamp shades are worn. The couch is an appropriate fish pattern but I was Leary as to the cleanliness. The other two bedrooms don’t have a view of the ocean. To access the washer/dryer you have to go outside. The water stains on the ceilings lead me to believe the roof needs work. A maintenance guy even stopped by to fix a leak (dripped from master bed closet). You can see some roof shingles are missing or needing replaced. The curtain covering the master door is hung slanted. The door itself needs replaced - not in the track properly. I truly believe this property could be fantastic if it could just receive proper updates and attention to detail. Perhaps a binder on the table that welcomes guests and makes suggestions on where to eat, family things to do etc. Email is great but Could be taken to the next level of professionalism.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review, Elizabeth! We take guest comments and suggestions very seriously and have given your suggestions to the homeowner. We hope you will consider renting with us again in the future! Thank you again for your honest feedback. - The Access Realty Team
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location and beach access! House needs a little help

The beach access and deck were definitely the perk of this property! We loved sitting out on the deck and being right on the beach. Access Realty was great to work with. I can't give it 5 stars because the house needs some help with maintenance/updates for the price we paid (for example shower door coming off rail, kitchen cupboard missing screw, broken bed post in bedroom, etc). There was nothing major that affected our vacation but a lot of little things that need update for the high cost of this rental! Would consider renting this property again if updates/maintenance issues addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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