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Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12

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A multi-story building with a balcony on the second floor, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a clear blue sky in the background.
A wooden deck with a white railing, a balcony with a door, and a view of a residential area with houses and trees.
A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a round ottoman, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a white sofa, a television, a ceiling fan, and a staircase.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a sink.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Near the sea, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests and features 4 bathrooms. It offers outdoor areas including a balcony, yard, and furnished lanai. Enjoy swimming nearby or visit Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Top Floor Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

1st Floor Front Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Front Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Master En Suite Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12

Relaxing at Dawn by the Bay will be new favorite past time when you vacation at this gorgeous 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home located on a quiet street in Surf City. Multiple outdoor spaces will provide ample places to sit in the morning sun and then enjoy gorgeous sunsets when the evening comes! The neutral colors and coastal decor will soothe the soul as you reconnect with family here! Three floors of living space are just what you need to enjoy wasting time here on Topsail Island!

Living and Dining:
The open floorplan on this second-row home ensures that everyone can be together while enjoying preparing meals or enjoying movies or games. Everywhere you look you'll see lovely details and designer touches, creating the perfect coastal vacation spot. The bright modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters includes all the amenities you'll need during your stay. The dining table seats at least 8, plus room for four at the counter, and two more at the island. The elegant living room features a comfortable sectional sofa and chairs.

Sweet Dreams: Linens (Bed/Bath) are Not Included.
2nd Floor Master Bedroom: King Bed; private bathroom with tub/shower, flat screen tv, direct access to partially covered sun deck
2nd Floor East Front Bedroom: Queen Bed, direct access to partially covered sun deck, shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
2nd Floor West Front Bedroom: Queen Bed, direct access to partially covered sun deck, shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
1st Floor Back Bedroom: Queen Bed, flat screen tv, shares hall bathroom with shower
Top Floor Back Bedroom: Bunk Bed alcove, direct access to sun deck, shares bathroom with tub/shower
Top Floor Den includes Queen Sleeper Sofa, direct access to covered porch, flat screen tv, shares bathroom with tub/shower

Outdoor Spaces:
Everywhere you look you'll find the perfect perch on the covered porch or one of the five decks. On the street side there is a covered deck outside the living room, a partially covered deck with ocean views on the second floor, and a cozy covered deck with comfortable seating area on the top floor. On the backside of the house, overlooking the back yard, you'll find two covered decks and one sundeck with sound views. When it's time to hit the beach, use the private community beach access at the beginning of the development, located to the left of house #1502 South Shore Drive. You can come and go as you please! Another fun amenity included with this rental is the community day dock that is conveniently located at the end of the street on the sound. Drop your kayak in here and paddle around the sound and canals for an adventure-filled day.

Location:
Your beach rental is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the Surf City high rise bridge, near the central part of Topsail Island. This puts you close to restaurants, shops, Surf City Pier and more! Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our islands past.

Amenities:
Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
4 TVs (Dish Network), 3 Blu-Ray players
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fans
Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
Carport with wet weather entry
1 Covered porch, 4 partially covered sun decks & 1 sun deck

Additional Property Information:
Private Community Beach Access to the left of #1502 S. Shore Drive
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises
No Pets - No pets allowed by tenants on the premises

Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay seem as close to home, while you are away from home as possible. All our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, and much more! Please note this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.

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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
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9548472
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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 47 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 48 min drive - 66.2 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 53 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier. Seacoast Art Gallery and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very spacious and the kitchen was well stocked. It was perfect for our stay. We were planning for 9 of us but ended up only being 6. Loved the many books and games available and the walk to the beach was not bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Dawn by the Bay

Enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your Review. We hope to see you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your response
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful place!!! Beach access was just a block away and the shops were just down the street!!! We had so much room in the house and plenty of beds for everyone! Nice quiet neighborhood was also a plus!! No traffic driving up and down the street, was able to enjoy my morning coffee on the balcony! Will definately use this place again in the future for our family vacations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay, Thank you for the great review !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved Dawn By The Bay! It was very clean and large enough for our family of 9. Everything you would ever need in the kitchen and enough seating for us all. We had zero issues during our week stay. We were notified twice through text for the trash to be picked up. Just a short walk to the beach and shopping centers.This is our families 3rd summer at Topsail/Surf City and we hope to visit for many years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Thank you for such a great review. We love that you enjoyed your stay and the home. We hope you continue to stay with us year after year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dawn by the Bay

Beautiful home and furnishings. So convenient to the beach but just far enough away to super quiet. It was the first vacation home we’ve had that we didn’t have to clean as we checked in. Only drawbacks were; a leak apparently from the third floor leaked down to the first floor where my infant granddaughter and daughter in law were staying, and no view of the ocean. But these are not dealbreakers. The management company responded right away for the leak and I didn’t really miss the views since we were so close to the beach. All in all. A GREAT place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing place.

No issues. Stairs can be difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than we imagined!

The house was larger than the pictures could really give credit to! It was beautifully maintained and VERY clean! There was almost no bugs or mosquitoes inside or outside the property which was awesome because we thought to expect that with the proximity to the beach and bay. Speaking of that, we were like 5 houses away from the beach or bay both ways! With the private beach access, we were never closer than 20 ft from someone on the beach and that's on the busiest part of the day. The beach was clean and the access point was well maintained! The kids loved the balcony access from their rooms, as did we! The house was fully stocked besides the linens as stated in the description so we actually brought more stuff than we really even needed! We had a few questions throughout the stay and contacted Ward Realty with a very quick reply every time! Overall, best rental we have been in so far!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2021
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad that you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous House

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property! The house was stunning, clean, and an easy walk to the beach. The kitchen was one of the most well appointed we’ve ever experienced. The kids adored having tons of books to read and games to play. Even the adults found time to read a beach book or two :). We would stay here again without question! Our only issue was a mosquito invasion the first few days. They covered the walls in the main living area and we spent a long time trying to kill them. Eventually we purchased a mosquito fog and sprayed the decks and car port areas. This resolved the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2021
Thank you for the 5-Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.

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