A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space
House in Surf City, NC
9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Charmingly decorated in soothing shades of sand and sea, this spacious and comfortable reverse floor plan 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers amazing canal views and limited ocean views from nearly every window. You will find the perfect perch on one of 4 decks, all with either canal or garden views. Located on a quiet street, the neighborhood is perfect for a canal front stroll or bike ride. How about a luxurious soak in the hot tub? Headed to the beach? You will find an easy beach access just two blocks away. There is something for everyone at A Coastal Retreat.
Sweet Dreams: LINENS (BED/BATH) ARE NOT INCLUDED!
Each room comes with a 40” Smart TV
First Floor:
Front West Bedroom: King Bed; access to covered deck with canal views; shares adjacent full bath (tub/shower)
Front East Bedroom: Queen Bed; access to covered deck with canal views; shares adjacent full bath (tub/shower)
Back East Bedroom: Queen (murphy bed) and Twin Bed; private full bath (tub/shower); access to back sun deck
Second Floor:
Front West Bedroom: King Bed (with canal views); private entrance to shared full bath (shower)
Location:
Your beach rental is located approximately 2.1 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge. You’ll be near the central part of Topsail Island which 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 island’s past.
Amenities:
Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
5 cable Smart TVs, 3 DVD Blu-Ray players, DVR
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/dryer
Indoor & outdoor ceiling fans
Telephone
Hot tub
Garden tub
Enclosed outside shower with hot & cold water
Picnic table
Carport with wet weather entry
2 covered porches with ocean & canal views and 2 sundecks - deck furniture
Additional Property Information:
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises
No Pets - No pets allowed by tenants on the premises
Easy beach access just two blocks away (just north of the foot of 5th Street)
Outside Beach Butler lift is not available for guest use
Linens (bed and bath) are NOT included, but are available for an additional fee.
Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See below for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental home. Please note that home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
Sweet Dreams: LINENS (BED/BATH) ARE NOT INCLUDED!
Each room comes with a 40” Smart TV
First Floor:
Front West Bedroom: King Bed; access to covered deck with canal views; shares adjacent full bath (tub/shower)
Front East Bedroom: Queen Bed; access to covered deck with canal views; shares adjacent full bath (tub/shower)
Back East Bedroom: Queen (murphy bed) and Twin Bed; private full bath (tub/shower); access to back sun deck
Second Floor:
Front West Bedroom: King Bed (with canal views); private entrance to shared full bath (shower)
Location:
Your beach rental is located approximately 2.1 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge. You’ll be near the central part of Topsail Island which 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 island’s past.
Amenities:
Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
5 cable Smart TVs, 3 DVD Blu-Ray players, DVR
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/dryer
Indoor & outdoor ceiling fans
Telephone
Hot tub
Garden tub
Enclosed outside shower with hot & cold water
Picnic table
Carport with wet weather entry
2 covered porches with ocean & canal views and 2 sundecks - deck furniture
Additional Property Information:
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises
No Pets - No pets allowed by tenants on the premises
Easy beach access just two blocks away (just north of the foot of 5th Street)
Outside Beach Butler lift is not available for guest use
Linens (bed and bath) are NOT included, but are available for an additional fee.
Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See below for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental home. Please note that home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Surf City, NC
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Reviews
5.0
Overall, everything was great. The pots/pans could use to be updated. There was a broken piece of fan laying on the deck. The ceiling fan in the living room needs to be repaired. The dishwasher was really loud, had to choose time to run it to minimize disruption. Having to bring my own sheets and towels to avoid extra costs, was not ideal. (Especially for number of beds). The house was beautiful and perfect location. The outdoor furniture was really nice to enjoy the views. We enjoyed the corn hole set for family game time.
3.0
The location of the house was awesome. Proximity to beach was nice and the neighborhood was quiet. The house overall was dated. Needs new appliances and less furniture in the living room. Bedrooms were nice, bathrooms adequate. And the cleaning staff needs to up their game.
5.0
Great stay! Close walk to beach. Would have liked more seating at the table. Showed 6 chairs in ad and only had 5. Very clean.
4.0
Really nice house, perfect location, super convenient to the beach, and a short drive to all the shops in town. Hot tub was great. The grill could stand to be updated and the outdoor shower could use a little attention. But those are minor quibbles. We’ll definitely look here first next time we visit.
4.0
The walk to the beach was so short and amazing! The neighborhood was super nice. There were a lot of food places and shops near the house! The beach wasn’t super busy which was nice. Other than on Labor Day, the beach was pretty much empty! I was hoping the shark tooth hunting at this beach would’ve been better, but we did find a few shark teeth!! But the house was super cozy, and nice. We did see a few bugs in the house, but it was not bad at all. They had a bunch of books and games at the house which was super nice! The biggest downside of the house was that the second level deck (which two of the bedrooms lead out to) has a pretty large active wasp nest. So we didn’t really go out on the deck! But other than that We would definitely stay there again! We loved it!
5.0
this was a great house and we all loved it! it was also bigger than we expected from the pictures, so that was a plus.
4.0
My family really enjoyed the house and location. Perfect for a family of 7
2.0
Never Again
The location was great. The house not so much. There were chips in the floor, the living room ceiling is about to fall in, a window in one of the bedrooms leaks, etc. Three different maintenance people showed up during our stay. Emails from the reality company came a day or more late.
5.0
Great place!
Everything was as noted, very clean, highly recommended.
5.0
Beautiful vacation home
This vacation home was perfect. Very short walk to the beach. We had a very relaxing week with no problems. The house was very clean.
4.0
Overall, a winner!
This house was a great size and layout for a large family! Just a short walk from a beach access, this house in a good location and neighborhood.
Amenities were found as listed, except the elevator had quit working a couple of weeks before our trip. Normally, this wouldn't have bothered me, but had been having orthopedic issues with my foot and knee and because this house is reverse floorplan, the kitchen and living area are on the top floor. So, if you have older members of the family it's gonna be a rough week! As I understood the realtor, the owners aren't repairing but taking it completely out.
Overall, a clean unit, but did feel the need to disinfect common surfaces and rewash pots and pans.
5.0
Visiting from Ohio
We were here for a graduation. The rental was very nice and clean. Will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Great stay
Enjoyed the location and property. Enough space to keep the kids occupied despite cold rainy weather during our time.
5.0
We had a great time!
Convenient to beach and super nice accommodations.
5.0
Easy Quick Getaway
We loved our weekend at A Coastal Retreat! We had an issue with the hot tub and the rental company was very responsive and quick to help!
5.0
Great home
The property was nice and clean. Close to the beach and other amenities. Plenty of space. Comfortable sleeping arrangements. I like that there are 3 bathrooms and of course the HOT TUB was awesome! The only thing, and I didn't mark down bc it was noted and is only a suggestion....I wish they would put that there are no linens, towels, etc. in BIG BOLD print. It was stated, but easily overlooked. I usually rent through AirBnB and that's always included so for someone who is not familiar with other rental companies, I skimmed this info.
5.0
Wonderful Stay
This property was wonderful. The beach house was clean. We were able to get early check in, which was fabulous, since we were only doing a quick 2 day trip from Wilmington. The hot tub was a wonderful feature, we will definitely be returning.
5.0
Great Location!
Easy to get to, clean, and beach access was perfect. The neighborhood was quiet and we had a wonderful time!
4.0
Beautiful Home & Great Location
We really enjoyed our most recent stay at this house. The beach is in walking distance and we were not far from restaurants & grocery stores. The only reason why I did not give it a 5 star rating is the lack of communication between the homeowner and property management company. There were folks working on the house all weekend, which kind of impeded on our weekend. We did get some money back though, which I appreciated.
5.0
Beach Weekend and Fishing
The house was really clean, in a convenient location for the beach, and only a few miles from restaurants and stores. The check in process was super easy as was checking out.
5.0
Stay
Very Nice
5.0
Perfect spot
We loved this place it seemed to have everything we needed including the left over beach toys. It was very close to the beach. Plenty of space for our group of 8 people. 3 adult moms, two older teens and 3 elementary age kids.
5.0
Loved the house. Very roomy and comfortable. We also enjoyed how close to the beach access it was. E
Would definitely rent again
5.0
Great House and Amenities
The Good:
Overall, this house is really nice and spacious. and well-cared for. If you have older folks with you who don't do stairs well, the Beach Butler elevator lift was a great addition for our trip. Distance to the beach was as-advertised and not too bad a walk. Room sizes are really good and beds were comfy. Even though the Murphy bed is a queen, its a cheap mattress and not a very good bed for people with sensitive backs. It would have been much better to have the King bed in this room since it had a dedicated bathroom. But it all worked out. Though we didn't use any of it, the house had plenty of beach play items and a corn hole set. It was a nice touch. Kitchen was very well stocked with anything and everything we needed. Living room furniture was plentiful and able to provide a seating area for everyone in the evenings. Air conditioning worked very well and no issues with that.
The Bad:
Lower floor walk in foyer area where the beach gear is located had a number of pesky cockroaches roaming around. I recall seeing a previous review on the house and had mentioned the roach issues. To be fair, there were no incidents inside the upper floors/bedrooms/kitchen area. Only in the first floor walk in area. 3 of the bedroom windows that have walk out decks face directly into the sun in the mornings, and the curtains hardly contain light or heat. The morning room temps were almost unbearable and would heat up like a furnace even with the AC cranked. Would be so much more efficient if the owners put in Blackout curtains to curtail the light and heat. I say this so you are prepared to be awakened at 7am with blinding light and heat.
Communications with the realty company was not too bad and efficient. My biggest complaint was the unreasonable adjustment of check-in and check out times. The claim here is that COVID-19 cleaning practices are in place and they need more time to do extra items. However, I happened to stumble up on the cleaning crew just prior to them finishing and I asked about their new COVID cleaning processes, and I received a blank stare. I was also told that the hot tub was drained and filled for every weekly client. I found that this was not the case as there was lots of sand on the bottom of the hot tub and the 1 time we used it, it had a foamy goo of sunscreen and funk. So I don't think this was actually the case.
Overall, the place was a fun stay and I would certainly not hesitate to rent this place again.
4.0
Bday/Girls weekend
The property was ready early and the hot tub and elevator were prepped for us. You could tell the property hadn’t been occupied for a couple of days but there had been a recent pest spray because there were several dead or dying water bugs scattered about. Not a big deal because it’s the south and the beach, they are everywhere! We enjoyed cocktails on the porch and had perfect weather all weekend. It was a short walk to the trailer bar for night life and an even shorter walk to the beach. It was the perfect weekend!
3.0
Overall I was happy
The house is beautiful and had plenty of space! The view of the canal and location was great and as expected. The walk to the beach was short. The view of the ocean was very small. We had a leak in the kitchen sink halfway through the week. It was so bad that we needed to turn off the water. I called Ward Realty to make them aware of the problem right away and asked for a call back. I did not receive a response that day. Later that evening we found roaches in the kitchen cabinets. I emailed Ward Realty through the guest page and addressed the leak again and alerted them about the roaches. The next morning I received an email and then a call from maintenance. They had someone out to fix the sink before noon and had someone out to treat for the roaches at the same time. Unfortunately, the roaches are a problem because of the warm weather and humidity. The leaking sink brought them into the kitchen. We still saw them later in week. The refrigerator started making a loud humming sound the last night of our stay. It eventually stopped. If I had seen the roaches the first night we might not have stayed. There was also a house across the street being built, the construction sounds weren't the most pleasant. There were smart TVs in every room which was a huge perk. Everything we needed for the kitchen supplies were there. The beds were comfortable. The Murphy bed was not, but no real surprise there. The washer and dryer worked great, better then any I have used before. The hot tube was wonderful!. The doors to the butler elevator need repairs, but if functioned, was safe and severed our purpose well. I enjoyed the vacation and the home is certainly beautiful. It could use a few updates and minor repairs.
5.0
Causeway retreat
The house was a wonderful size. We loved all the balconies on every floor. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking. The neighborhood was very quiet and the view of the waterway was very nice. Short walk to the beach. We would surely rent this property again. Thank you!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Surf City?
The average price for a rental in Surf City is $452 per night. This rental is $183 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A Coastal Retreat - Charming 4BR Home with Great Outdoor Space?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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