The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great!
House in Surf City, NC
11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this house rental
Top rated VRBO property!
Looking for the perfect location for your next beach vacation? Come to Seaquestered on Topsail Island! This beach retreat provides a superb location, ocean views, thoughtfully appointed rooms, updated technology, a well-stocked kitchen, cleanliness, and a backyard oasis with private pool and hot tub to enjoy after a day of sun on the beach. Seaquestered provides the ideal location and amenities for your next vacation.
Location:
This beautifully renovated home is a second-row home located on South Shore Drive (the beach road) in Surf City, about a mile south of the high-rise bridge and just across the street from the ocean. South Shore Drive, a preferred location on Topsail Island, provides easy access to groceries, restaurants, activities, and shopping found in the central business district, as well as easy access on and off the island via the high-rise bridge. As a secondary road, South Shore Drive maintains a 25-mph speed limit, allowing vacationers to enjoy walking, running, and biking just steps away from the beach. The home provides the best of both worlds on island with the proximity to the central business district while maintaining a secluded beach-feel with the private backyard amenities. When staying at Seaquestered, you will not have far to go to enjoy a day on the beach; the house is located just 300 feet from the beach access, with a beach cart provided. If you enjoy fishing or boating, you can bring your boat to the island. Seaquestered is located less than a 1 mile from the public boat ramp, and our driveway can easily accommodate up to a 30' boat/trailer. If you like to fish in the ocean, the boat ramp is roughly 8 miles via the ICWW from Topsail Inlet. One of Surf City's sound side parks is also just a short walk away with basketball courts, picnic area, playground and walk-out pier. After a day on the beach or on the sound, return to the backyard oasis awaiting you - complete with a private pool, hot tub, fire-pit, and Wilmington grill. Then head into Surf City to enjoy the quaint restaurant and shopping district - it's just a short bike ride or drive up South Shore Drive. Our home's location makes it easy to enjoy all Topsail Island has to offer for your vacation.
House and Amenities:
Downstairs has a large living/dining/kitchen open floor plan, one bedroom (king), a full bathroom (with luxury, marble, walk-in shower), a laundry room, and a large, walk-in pantry. Upstairs has two bedrooms (one king room; one with a bunk bed that has two full beds, with an additional twin trundle), a full bath, and a loft area for sleeping, gaming, or watching TV (area sleeps three with a sofa bed and futon). The house has a total sleeping capacity of 10-12 people. The main living area opens to a large deck facing the ocean. The laundry area opens to a back deck that stands above the pool area. The home sits on a deep lot full of beautiful, native live oaks and scenic landscaping, with plenty of room for children to play. The fenced, private backyard provides the perfect spot for guests to unwind with a large, heated pool with a slide and plenty of room surrounding the pool to lounge, grill and enjoy time with friends and family. The front area provides additional outdoor seating, an outdoor shower, picnic table and ping-pong table.
Other amenities include:
• fully stocked kitchen
• high capacity, high speed WIFI capable of multiple streams at the same time; laser printer
• wall-mounted, large TVs located in den, two king bedrooms, and loft area
• gas fireplace in the den; gas fire-pit located in backyard
• Loft area offers perfect location for children/teens to relax, play, or sleep; bring your own gaming console to connect to the HD TV in the loft
• plenty of storage (large closets, walk-in pantry, and outdoor storage unit)
• large front deck with ocean view
• back deck with view of pool/hot tub area
• large hot tub located next to the pool
• Bose blue-tooth outdoor audio system for pool/hot tub area
• large Wilmington Grill with side-burner
• picnic table, swing, and plenty of outdoor seating around pool and on decks
• ping pong table
• 2 beach cruisers
• a second refrigerator located in the downstairs storage unit (for easy cooler packing!)
We have owned our own vacation home on the island for over 20 years; so, we know the special memories families can create on Topsail Island. We have designed Seaquestered to provide the perfect location for you to build memories with your family and friends.
TRIP PROTECTION: We encourage you to purchase trip protection through VRBO or a preferred third-party vendor during all seasons. We greatly encourage you to purchase this protection during the Atlantic hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th. You can accept trip protection from VRBO when you complete your booking.
Looking for the perfect location for your next beach vacation? Come to Seaquestered on Topsail Island! This beach retreat provides a superb location, ocean views, thoughtfully appointed rooms, updated technology, a well-stocked kitchen, cleanliness, and a backyard oasis with private pool and hot tub to enjoy after a day of sun on the beach. Seaquestered provides the ideal location and amenities for your next vacation.
Location:
This beautifully renovated home is a second-row home located on South Shore Drive (the beach road) in Surf City, about a mile south of the high-rise bridge and just across the street from the ocean. South Shore Drive, a preferred location on Topsail Island, provides easy access to groceries, restaurants, activities, and shopping found in the central business district, as well as easy access on and off the island via the high-rise bridge. As a secondary road, South Shore Drive maintains a 25-mph speed limit, allowing vacationers to enjoy walking, running, and biking just steps away from the beach. The home provides the best of both worlds on island with the proximity to the central business district while maintaining a secluded beach-feel with the private backyard amenities. When staying at Seaquestered, you will not have far to go to enjoy a day on the beach; the house is located just 300 feet from the beach access, with a beach cart provided. If you enjoy fishing or boating, you can bring your boat to the island. Seaquestered is located less than a 1 mile from the public boat ramp, and our driveway can easily accommodate up to a 30' boat/trailer. If you like to fish in the ocean, the boat ramp is roughly 8 miles via the ICWW from Topsail Inlet. One of Surf City's sound side parks is also just a short walk away with basketball courts, picnic area, playground and walk-out pier. After a day on the beach or on the sound, return to the backyard oasis awaiting you - complete with a private pool, hot tub, fire-pit, and Wilmington grill. Then head into Surf City to enjoy the quaint restaurant and shopping district - it's just a short bike ride or drive up South Shore Drive. Our home's location makes it easy to enjoy all Topsail Island has to offer for your vacation.
House and Amenities:
Downstairs has a large living/dining/kitchen open floor plan, one bedroom (king), a full bathroom (with luxury, marble, walk-in shower), a laundry room, and a large, walk-in pantry. Upstairs has two bedrooms (one king room; one with a bunk bed that has two full beds, with an additional twin trundle), a full bath, and a loft area for sleeping, gaming, or watching TV (area sleeps three with a sofa bed and futon). The house has a total sleeping capacity of 10-12 people. The main living area opens to a large deck facing the ocean. The laundry area opens to a back deck that stands above the pool area. The home sits on a deep lot full of beautiful, native live oaks and scenic landscaping, with plenty of room for children to play. The fenced, private backyard provides the perfect spot for guests to unwind with a large, heated pool with a slide and plenty of room surrounding the pool to lounge, grill and enjoy time with friends and family. The front area provides additional outdoor seating, an outdoor shower, picnic table and ping-pong table.
Other amenities include:
• fully stocked kitchen
• high capacity, high speed WIFI capable of multiple streams at the same time; laser printer
• wall-mounted, large TVs located in den, two king bedrooms, and loft area
• gas fireplace in the den; gas fire-pit located in backyard
• Loft area offers perfect location for children/teens to relax, play, or sleep; bring your own gaming console to connect to the HD TV in the loft
• plenty of storage (large closets, walk-in pantry, and outdoor storage unit)
• large front deck with ocean view
• back deck with view of pool/hot tub area
• large hot tub located next to the pool
• Bose blue-tooth outdoor audio system for pool/hot tub area
• large Wilmington Grill with side-burner
• picnic table, swing, and plenty of outdoor seating around pool and on decks
• ping pong table
• 2 beach cruisers
• a second refrigerator located in the downstairs storage unit (for easy cooler packing!)
We have owned our own vacation home on the island for over 20 years; so, we know the special memories families can create on Topsail Island. We have designed Seaquestered to provide the perfect location for you to build memories with your family and friends.
TRIP PROTECTION: We encourage you to purchase trip protection through VRBO or a preferred third-party vendor during all seasons. We greatly encourage you to purchase this protection during the Atlantic hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th. You can accept trip protection from VRBO when you complete your booking.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Surf City, NC
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
This property is EXACTLY as described. Fully stocked, perfect backyard paradise, beautifully appointed, kid and tween approved, and right across the street and a short walk down to the beach access (#24). This part of the beach was not crowded even on a perfect weather, long weekend. There is no public lot at this access which I believe helped. The beach is the perfect width, has powdery sand, and clear blue water. The owners were VERY responsive and helpful. The house is conveniently located to great restaurants (check out Shaka Taco and North side juice). We could have come with just clothes, food and sunscreen and we would’ve been set. We will be back to enjoy the views (we saw two shooting stars) and water slide again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing place. Second year visitor and it's our favorite find on the island.
10.0 / 10.0
Owners are fantastic to work with. Kids love the pool and the house has so many things to keep the kids entertained.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved staying here. Young kids and adults, short walk to the beach, close to everything. Amenities can’t be beat, everyone was so comfortable. We will 100% be booking this house again!
10.0 / 10.0
We also got good use out of the first floor ping pong table and the hot tub. The house is a short (<5 min) walk from the beach and the owners provided a wagon (with large wheels to navigate the sand) to bring whatever you need to the beach. The owners also provide beach chairs and paddle boards, which my family was all to happy to make use of.
10.0 / 10.0
We had 8 adults and 1 child in our group. The house was clean and we all had enough room. The weather was perfect! Very close walk to the beach. Being able to have beach time and pool time was great. We utilized the beach wagon, bikes, boogie board, ping pong table, and pool slide. Everyone had a great time. The only recommendation: It would have been nice if there was a downstairs bathroom for quick use while using the pool. I would definitely rent this houae again.
10.0 / 10.0
This was one of our best family vacations to Topsail yet. The house is in a great location and has so many things to do right on the property too. The house was also really clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
My family of four including 2 boys (9&11) were joined by another family with boys of the same ages for a long weekend. The house was very clean which we all loved except for a random pacifier under the bed. This was not a big deal as the house was well decorated and the bedding was obviously fresh. The home had enough kitchen tools to eat-in or dish out take-out easily. The pool, hot tub and ping pong table were a HUGE hit for all especially that the pool was heated because the weather wasn’t the best everyday. The description of the bedrooms was a little misleading but with four boys, we made it work! We loved our time here! Thank you for having us! I highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family truly enjoyed our week at Seaquestered. The home is superbly clean and beautiful, the kitchen is well-stocked and the pool was amazing. Ken was super-fast in responding to our question about the pool. We would absolutely stay here again.
Thanks for a great week!
10.0 / 10.0
This is a great location for a family vacation. The beach is a short walk. If you need a break from the beach, the pool is very refreshing.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our third time to stay at this place and we absolutely love it. It’s so well furnished and comfortable. They have thought of every detail to make it a great stay at the beach. It’s super clean and Ben and Kim are always prompt with communication. highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
House is well thought out to maximize the outdoor space. It’s a short walk or quick bike ride to the pier area in Surf City. Easy access to the beach.
10.0 / 10.0
We could not have asked for a better trip. The house was amazing the location was good short walk to beach access. The pool and hot tub were a hit for my crew. We also loved that the entire back of the house was fenced in. The owners were amazing at responding quickly and were very kind.. Such a wonderful trip hated to leave
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic home and property. Owners super attentive and helpful. House clean and well appointed. Little details and amenities make this truly feel like a home away from home. We had 3 of our young adult kids (17-21) with us and they really enjoyed the home (location and amenities) but we also could see how it would be a fantastic fit for a family with younger kids as well. No need to read all the reviews, just book it, you won’t be sorry. We would not hesitate to stay here again if/when returning to surf city.
10.0 / 10.0
Seaquestered was perfect in so many ways. We are two families of 4 with kids ages 17-21. The location was convenient to stores, restaurants, and shopping. The house was immaculate, and every detail was thought of. The outdoor set up was perfect. A true backyard oasis. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is amazing! Super clean inside and out. The Pool, Hot Tub and outdoor set up is wonderful as well.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second time to visit and it was even better than the first. Ben and Kim are so thorough with all the house info and easy to reach if needed. You can tell how much they love the home by how well furnished and kept it is. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy and the beach is a short 5 minute walk away. We are looking forward to our summer stay here in a couple of months!
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second time staying here and the property was, once again, outstanding. Everything was meticulously clean, everything worked as it should, and the owners were extremely responsive and accommodating. We can't wait for our next stay!
10.0 / 10.0
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and it is absolutely perfect for a family vacation. Clear, well stocked, lovely home.
10.0 / 10.0
I have rented through VRBO for almost 15 years and Seaquestered might be one of my favorite stays. The house was perfectly clean. Whoever was responsible for the interior decorating did a phenomenal job. From the down-wrapped sofa and chair cushions to the tiny shells in the backsplash tile- it felt nothing like a rental.
My kids loved the heated pool and slide. It was clean and we had zero issues utilizing the outdoor space. The owners were super helpful and very quick to respond to questions/concerns.
The house is just a few minutes walk to the public access, we went often for walks and shell hunting.
I highly recommend this home. You won't be disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
I highly recommend this property to families. Even though it cool in the evenings, the pool was heated enough to swim in and the hot tub was relaxing. We had lots of fun playing ping pong too. The kitchen is small but big enough for us to prepare our big thanksgiving dinner in.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful house, and for the fall a heated pool made the stay just perfect! Thanks
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second year staying at this house, and we continue to love everything about this property. The location is perfect - a very short walk to the beach, so it's easy to go back and forth as needed throughout the day. It's also a quick drive to most restaurants (our personal favorites were donuts for breakfast and tacos for dinner). The backyard is amazing - both the kids and adults took full advantage of the heated pool, hot tub, and fire pit during our stay. The house had everything we needed, and it was very easy for a family of 4 to spread out and feel right at home. Communication with the host was great - always available to answer questions and provide suggestions. Can't wait to schedule a trip for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
We have been to a few beach houses in this area. This is by far the best one we have ever stayed. The house is immaculately clean and like new. Really great layout for a family with kids. The kids looooved the slide in the pool. We loved how close it was to beach access from walking from the home. The amenities are great with bikes, grill, pool, beach cart, etc. The backyard is also like your own little sanctuary. We will for sure book here again. Thanks for letting us stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family stay was great. The host remained in constant contact with us up until check in and was available if we needed anything (not that we would have). The entire property is super clean and they have considered any amenity you may want. Perfectly located in Surf City, short bike ride or walk to the pier and resultants, but far enough to enjoy the quiet “beach life”.
10.0 / 10.0
This by far is one of the most memorable vacations we have ever had. The house was perfect for everyone of all ages. The activities and amenities offered at the house exceeded our expectations. The house is located near the fresh market , Southside park where we went out to kayak, the pier, the roads were biker friendly and the beach was readily accessible just a short walk! The owners was so responsive, prepared us for our visit and made sure all details were covered. We would highly recommend this property and plan to visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
It was a pleasant week, the pool was phenomenal! Had a little issue with the AC, but the owner had it fixed that afternoon. Love us some Topsail
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second year in a row staying at this property. We typically don't repeat locations, but we simply were not able to find anything else remotely close to this amazing home.
The owner's communication, care, and attention to detail is above and beyond anyone else. The home has a very nice size pool with water slide & deck jets, hot tub, ping pong table, fire pit, nice TVs throughout the house, fast WIFI, fully stocked kitchen, and easy linen service. The house is exceptionally clean, and they continue to add improvements. For example, there is a new sleeper sofa in the loft area with a very nice foam pullout.
Check-in was a breeze with a unique keypad code texted to me and no need to every worry about keys.
The walk to the beach is less than 5 minutes and there is a pull cart available to load up your stuff. The very short walk is more than worth it when you are coming home to a nice pool and hot tub after a long day at the beach.
100% recommend this home to anyone considering the area.
10.0 / 10.0
From the moment we stepped foot in the house we were very impressed by how clean and well maintained everything was. The pool and hottub were a huge hit with my kids! The walk to the beach was short and very easy. Would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Cleanest and nicest house we have ever rented. Everything was amazing. It did not disappoint.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time! Loved the neighbors....location great, and the house is perfect for kids of ALL ages! Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Our kids absolutely loved hanging out at the pool with the slide. The backyard feels like an oasis. The house is extremely clean and close to the beach and also walkable to the restaurants and shops in town. We cooked every night in the kitchen. Overall, a terrific stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous cottage
We have been coming to Surf City for 30+ years and this is by far the best cottage we have rented. The location of the cottage was a short walk to the beach public access. And the hosts, very easy to work with and quick to answer any questions.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a nice stay
We had a wonderful time there. Stayed over the 4th of July holiday, was quite active here until the 5th. Used the pool a lot due to weather. Played all the games Ben has available, rode the bikes. Accomplished everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Return Trip
This is an awesome house! We’ve stayed here two years in a row. You just can’t beat the location and all of amenities. I’d recommend this house to anyone looking for an awesome beach vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Great!
Amazing place. They have thought of everything to make the house such a fun vacation. It’s a 4 minute walk to the beach that was easy even with all our stuff and 3 kids under 6. And that says a lot. :)
The home was very clean and the decor so well curated. The pool and outdoor areas are everything you could ask for. The kids and adults enjoyed it. The outdoor seating was well thought out; there was a chair/swing/ lounger in all the right places.
We are already planning our next stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay!
My wife and I and two children have rented several beach properties over the years and this one was by far the best. The property is immaculately maintained and includes everything you need. It’s obvious the owners take pride in the place. The whole family was blown away by the backyard…pictures don’t do it justice, it’s an absolute oasis. Great pool, big hot tub and a nice grill we used for dinner a couple of the nights we were there. The automatic lighting in the back gave the place a great vibe at night, like you were in your own high-end resort. Beach is a short walk. Come back, rinse off in the outdoor shower and hit the pool. Several beach chairs and a beach umbrella are provided, no need to bring your own. We also got a lot of use from the two bikes and the ping pong table. The owners were very responsive to questions.
I don’t usually give reviews, but we loved this place so much I wanted to write one.
10.0 / 10.0
“The Best Day of My Life”
That’s what my 6 year old grandson wrote after a morning at the beach and an afternoon in the pool. This was our first time at Topsail and it was as promised. This home was well appointed; extremely clean; a “Disney World” backyard. All we had hoped and more! Would not hesitate to stay again and recommend to everyone!
10.0 / 10.0
Dream Family Vacation - Memorial Weekend
If you’re on the fence, do not hesitate to book this amazing home, this is the cleanest and best maintained VRBO we’ve ever rented! Plus, it’s well located and an easy walk to the beach. The backyard was the peaceful and relaxing oasis the adults were dreaming of. The hot tub was pristine and appeared to be practically brand new - it was heavenly! The kids had a blast in the heated pool which was the perfect temp day and night.
Trigger Alert: Our stay at this property was our attempt at a Do Over vacation related to a poor experience at a VRBO property (with different owners) a month prior. We were cautiously optimistic that this property would be a better experience than our past trip and was it ever!
Thank you to the Creamer family for providing a home that was the perfect Do Over vacation for our family. We appreciate the thoughtful attention to detail that you’ve put into every aspect of this home from the beautiful decor, the well appointed kitchen and the meticulously kept house and yard. We are already looking forward to our next vacation at your beautiful home!
10.0 / 10.0
Another great week!
We spent another great week at Seaquestered! After 23 years of vacationing on Topsail Island, this home is hands down our favorite. Top-notch property and owners. We can hardly wait to return!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Surf City?
The average price for a rental in Surf City is $457 per night. This rental is $458 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! . Enjoy the water!
Is The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! ?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.