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Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher

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Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Game room
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    2 min walk
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    3 min drive
  • Inis Spa
    3 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Surf City

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Holly Ridge, steps from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Escape Spa and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Inis Spa.
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What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher

Military and teacher discount of 10% of the rental rate before taxes, pet fee (each dog), linen etc. Discount given by the property owner not VRBO. Military and teacher discount applies to both active duty and retired members.

Up to two dogs allowed, no cats allowed. Pet fee is per pet. Please coordinate with the owner.

Listed exclusively on VRBO and its affiliates. If you see it anywhere else and it does not send you to VRBO then it is fraudulent.
3 bedroom 2.5 bath 1300 square foot home with hardwood floors, stainless appliances, screen porch, deck, patio and additional bathroom downstairs near the hot/cold outdoor shower. 2 queen beds, 1 double bed, 4 bunk beds and 2 full size fold out couches.
Sleeps 10 people in 7 beds but 14 people if you utilize both fold out couches.
Parking accommodates 6 vehicles easily and you could also park your boat on the side.
Beach access is 100 feet away with a new Hatteras ramp that you can roll your cooler or cart over, no more stairs.
For the kids we have a large game/storage room downstairs with foos-ball, ping pong, pool table, toys and an air hockey table. More fun things added all the time for rainy days. We have bikes to borrow. This room can be used for your extra beach gear or suitcases.

There is a full size fridge in the game/storage room with an ice maker for guest use.

We have chairs, boogie boards and sand toys for you to borrow.
For everyone to enjoy the beach breeze and view there is two patio areas, a large deck, a screened porch and a concrete area under the house.
For the dogs there is ample yard space all around and the backyard is fenced in.
For the fisherman there is a fish cleaning sink out back.
Park for the kids one block away.

Note: Smart doorbell, electronic locks and security camera. Nest Hello doorbell camera installed on front door, Nest security camera installed outside game room/storage area downstairs outside. The front door and storage area both have electronic deadbolts for your convenience. Customized code will be sent for your stay and no more worrying about lost keys. Google mini in living room for connection to doorbell and for Google access.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

clint miller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 6 spaces)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only or cleaning deducted from deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to two dogs, no cats or other

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beach toys books board games & Foosball/air hockey

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Will result in immediate termination of rental.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 136 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lankford Family Send Off
We got together with our daughter and SIL Staff Sgt Hutton USAF to have a family outing before he transfers out to Las Vegas, NV. We got to spend quality time with our granddaughter Embry Rae! This place was spot on from the listing and Mr. Clint kept us informed from our booking to arrival! The weather was a little on the chilly side but a chilly day at the beach is better than any day at work! Definitely recommend Our Happy Place, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
Great time and weather. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings and evening. Look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in Surf City. The home was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed watching the storm out on the ocean our first night and the full moon rise the second night. The kitchen is well stocked and where we made some delicious meals. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to stay
Everything was as advertised. The screened in porch overlooking the ocean was a favorite place for morning coffee and meals with the family. The house was well furnished, clean and very comfortable with everything available that we needed. The host was responsive to questions. I would highly recommend this place. It is a “ Happy Place,” indeed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf City NC - Our Happy Place
Really nice pet friendly home. The host was exceptional. Pictures of the house & location are accurate.Beautiful beach…Hope to visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great Beach house!! Perfect for a stay where you’d like to walk from the house to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf City
Good location and really enjoyed view from screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway
We booked months in advance. We had no idea our stay would be interrupted by a tropical storm. The host and hostess stayed in contact throughout our visit to make sure we were comfortable and educated on local resources. The home was well stocked for rain day events and everything beach!!! We had a wonderful time! Thank you for making your happy place our happiest of family Vacations!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a happy place!
The house was exactly as advertised. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for cooking and bedrooms had plenty of pillows and extra blankets. The beach toys and chairs were amazing! Sooooo many to choose from and they were good quality. Fenced yard was perfect for the dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly is ‘Our Happy Place’
Where to begin? The beds are comfortable, even the bunk beds. MANY nice sitting areas (2 porches, 3 areas outside, living room, dining area, playroom/basement). TV system is modern and easy to use. Outside shower has been updated. Kitchen has almost very tool we needed. New refrigerator. Beach gear/toys galore. Five bikes. Air conditioner is sublime! PERFECT LOCATION! This was our third visit, and we hope it isn’t our last. We absolutely love Our Happy Place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a great time at Clint's place. The house was comfortable, including the beds. It was more spacious than the pictures show which was nice. The screened in porch was a great place to hang out and look at the ocean. The beach access was super easy and the location was very quiet. Clint was also very responsive and all the little touches were nice, such as the beach equipment. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Spot
Our Happy Place did not disappoint! Everything about our stay was perfect - the view, the sound of the ocean, the space, and the amenities! The check-in and check-out process was smooth. The whole experience couldn't have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Perfect location with a nice home away from home. The downstairs large shed with the beach necessities was super convenient for our group. The outdoor shower and chairs were icing on the cake. Everything you need for a convenient vacation at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Clint was available to answer our questions. It was a wonderful cottage for a family vacation. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Burgaw, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday celebration
Loved this property! Quiet and convenient to beach access. Beautiful view, lots of fun things to do at the house. Would love to rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, great location.
This was the perfect, cozy place for a long weekend getaway. We love being able to travel with our German shepherd, so we very much appreciate being able to bring her. Location was perfect, just steps away from the beach access. Checking in was a breeze and many essentials were provided. We loved sitting out on the screened in porch listening to the waves crashing. We did end up buying beach chairs instead of using the ones provided. They were usable, just very worn down. The couches in the living room also had visible stains, this didn’t bother us too much as we didn’t spend a ton of time there, but we did lay a towel over it. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend getaway
Really loved the location and the house was the perfect fit for us. Cozy and clean. Will want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place to Stay
We loved the location. Can relax on the front porch and watch the ocean. Less than a minute walk across the street and you are on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Durham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to vacation
The house is in a great location being so close to the beach and several restaurants in Surf City and met our needs very nicely for a weekend family getaway! The game room downstairs was perfect for both the kids and adults as it unfortunately rained a lot on the weekend we were there. The house was very comfy stay and we enjoyed our more than expected time inside more due to the comfortable furnishings. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting our USMC son.
We wanted to visit our son who is stationed at Camp Lejeune and we wanted to make a vacation out of it with our dogs. This little place met all of our expectations. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's gonna be hard to top this Christmas!
Me, a friend and my 2 dogs stayed at OUR HAPPY PLACE. And it was definitely our happy place. The house is very well kept, the beds are SUPER comfortable, there is everything you need there. My dogs have never been on vacation and they loved every minute of it. The fenced in yard was perfect size to let them run around on their own for a little while. We were super close to take them for their first ever walk(s) on the beach. I would love to make this a new christmas tradition but it is already booked for next year! :( The view is great and the porch makes it easy to see everything!!! Clint was great and very easy to communicate with via email leading up to the trip and when I had a small issue with check in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy New Year!
This was our second stay here for New Year's and we had an awesome time once again. The house is perfectly located between the bars and the beach! The downstairs rec room is great for hanging out.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H., Danville

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace At The Beach!
Hi all! We arrived at night, so l didn't see the beach, but l heard it, and smelled it. When the dawn broke, oh my! 😲 What a beautiful sight that greeted me. The beach is awesomely close, and l enjoyed coffee, sitting in the screened porch morning after morning! Even though the weather was 80 degrees and cold and rainy the rest of the time there, my family and l had a terrific time eating and cooking in the spacious dining area. In fact, the home is roomy, inside and out. The place was clean and inviting. I was disappointed in the care and operating state of the bikes when my bother and l tried to ride them...but, very, very nice neighbor across the street and everyone said hello to us. Grocery shopping, eating areas, and good walking nearby. Easy, easy check-in too. The owner was a pleasure to work with. Teachers, you get a discount! 😊 This home is simple, nice, spacious and clean in a quiet, slow neighborhood-that is in the cool and cold months, which have become my new favorite 😀. (thank you for sharing your home with this beach lover!)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Spot
The location was perfect. The view is spectacular from all windows in the dining, living, and especially the screened porch area. There is almost no traffic (maybe due to time of year) on the road in front so the kids could safely ride their bikes as well as ride them to the park. They loved the park and its close proximity allowed for many visits. The beach is easy to access and the sound of the ocean was fantastic. Awesome refrigerator space with the upstairs and downstairs fridges. The room with double bunks and a double bed was great for my daughter’s family as the little ones were in close proximity given they were in a strange place. The fenced yard was awesome for the dog and he loved the freedom to go out when he wanted and lay on the deck outside as well. He could also look out the front porch and see all the dogs walking by. The covered area below was highly useful when it rained. Plenty of dishes for the whole family. Many options for pots and pan usage. Lots of seating in the living room and screened porch. When the weather is warmer there were many options for a family to spread out or be together. The was a bar within walking distance for the adults. Charter fishing is available relatively close.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Absolutely wonderful. Perfect from scheduling, arriving and departure. Very sad to leave and looking forward to MANY more stays. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023