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Second Row Beach Cottage - Water on Both Sides - Kayak Put In - Dogs Allowed 

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

Topsail Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Holly Ridge, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Missiles and More Museum and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Thomas Tackle and Seafood.

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬9 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.

Second Row Beach Cottage - Water on Both Sides - Kayak Put In - Dogs Allowed 

Easy Access to Surf City Beach on Topsail Island

Rents Saturday to Saturday for weekly stays.

5 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sleeps 12

On the corner of Anderson Road and Sunset Avenue, this vintage beach cottage is directly across the road from the oceanfront at beach access 0-2A, a tucked away sand dune crossover. Even in the high season, this neighborhood is peaceful and benign, as there is no public parking crowd allowed in the area. Your crew can scurry back and forth to the waves as much as they want! Sunset Avenue is a tiny residential alley lined with old growth live oaks, terminating in a gentle sand ramp into the intracoastal waterway.  Bring your paddleboards and kayaks, or if you prefer, rent one of ours! The property owner offers 2 kayaks for rent: pay an extra $100 to rent one, or $150 for both. Bikes, surf/skim/ and body boards are just a few doors down at Topsail Surf and Cycle; it couldn't be more convenient! And you can easily walk your boards down the alley; you are only steps from the water in either direction. Some of the best local sea-to-table dining is at the Beach Shop & Grill, only a mile and a half from your door, in the heart of Historic Topsail Beach. Step back in time to a gentler era at Sea and Sound. With two full kitchens and two full living rooms, this is the perfect beach house for several couples or two blended families to share. 

Ground Level: 
Parking for 3 vehicles, size dependent. If one car is a compact, you may be able to fit 4. Do not block the alley. 
Sand shower. Grill. Easy to clean epoxy floors throughout.
Living Room: chaise sectional, side chairs, smart TV
Dining Room: dining table seats 6, kitchen bar counter seats 4. 
Kitchen: electric glass top range, full size refrigerator, double stainless sinks, microwave, enough dishes and utensils for preparing basic meals at home. 
Bedroom 1: queen-size bed, ceiling fan 
Bathroom: bathtub and shower, single solid surface vanity, toilet.
Bedroom 2: full over full bunk bed There is one bathroom with a bathtub/ shower
Full-size washer and dryer. 
Patio: Adirondack Chairs
Stairs to Level 2

Level 2:
Wraparound Porch: ocean view,  ocean view dining table.
Living Room: sectional sofa, chest with boardgames, smart TV, ceiling fan.
Dining Room: dining table seats 6, dresser buffet and mirror.
Kitchen: electric coil range, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, double stainless sinks, microwave, toaster oven, enough cookware for making basic meals at home.
Bedroom 3: queen bed, dresser, TV, ceiling fan.
Bedroom 4: queen bed, dresser and mirror, TV, ceiling fan.
Bedroom 5: two twin beds, stacked washer and dryer, ceiling fan.
Bathroom: completely renovated, step-in shower, single vanity, toilet with bidet.  

Save Money: bring your own sheets and towels! Sea Coast Rentals in Surf City can help you remove the linen charge.

Rental Policies:
In response to the increased incidence of credit card fraud, a valid government photo ID will be required for every reservation. A signed rental agreement is required: accepting House Rules on any online travel agency requires reading and acceptance of our rental agreement.

Arrival/Departure:
Summer Check-Ins (June-August) begin at 4:00 pm and are guaranteed by 6:00 pm
Off Season Check-Ins begin at 3:00 pm and are guaranteed by 5:00 pm
Check Out is by 10:00 am
We adhere to this policy so please do not arrive early or plan to delay your departure.

Guest Access:
Electronic Lock Entry

House Rules:
No events such as weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, sororities/fraternities
No Smoking
You must be at least 25 to rent this unit. 

Pet Policy: Dogs Allowed. Your first pet fee is included. Additional dogs may be added with restrictions and extra fees. 

Cancellation Policy:
- Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking
- After 48 hours of booking and more than 60 days out from arrival, a full refund will be processed less a $300 cancellation fee
- After 48 hours of booking and within 60 days of arrival, there will be no refund processed unless the dates are re-rented. If premises are re-rented, a refund will be processed less a $300 cancellation fee.

Things To Do 
Topsail Island is a hidden gem along the NC coast, known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and charming coastal towns like Surf City. From sunbathing and swimming to fishing and surfing, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy on this beautiful island. Explore the local shops and restaurants, take a fishing cruise out with an area fishing guide, or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun. With so much to see and do on Topsail Island, your vacation will be filled with unforgettable memories and moments of pure relaxation. Topsail Island is a 28-mile-long barrier island made up of marshes, estuaries, dunes, and shorelines. Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, “Tops’l” as the locals call it, is home to several fishing piers including the Seaview Fishing Pier. 875 feet of planks were used to construct this pier, which is the longest pier on the North Carolina coast. Privately owned shops, restaurants and attractions abound on Topsail, as well as the neighboring mainland towns. Learn the history of Topsail at the Missiles and More Museum and understand how to be a good steward of the sea at the Touch Tank Aquarium in Surf City and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center for laid back and family friendly things to do on Topsail. Each of these attractions offers its own unique charm and adds to the allure of a vacation on Topsail Island.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sea Coast Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: Dogs Only. No other animals allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sea And Sound Whole House
Sea and Sound - Whole House Holly Ridge
80785
Sea and Sound - Whole House Private vacation home
Sea and Sound - Whole House Private vacation home Holly Ridge

Second Row Beach Cottage - Water on Both Sides - Kayak Put In - Dogs Allowed  Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Satisfactory
Overall, we were satisfied, but there are significant deficiencies. We rented the entire place (5 persons upstairs, 4 downstairs) for a week in July. The cottage is old and a bit shabby. The 2 bathrooms are very small. One bathroom for 4 adults is barely enough and for 5 is ridiculous. The door to the outside shower would not close completely. When we checked in the back door downstairs could not be locked. This was fixed that night on our insistence. Do not bother to contact "maintenance" for assistance. Contact the rental office directly when you have problems. Security is an issue. Both upstairs and downstairs, the wooden door frame that received the lock bolt was badly damaged. I suspect that each door could easily be kicked open when "locked." In the queen-bed downstairs bedroom, the overhead fan only worked when the light was on, and the window air conditioner was loud, making comfortable sleeping at night dicey. This was not a big problem for us but could be on hot, humid nights. There are no ice makers in the refrigerators and only one ice tray in each, so you may want to bring an ice tray or 2. All our communications with the owner and rental company prior to and during the visit went very smoothly, and we appreciate the friendly interactions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Great Location
The house is at a great location. It has an access point to the sound on one side and an extremely short walk to the beach on the other. The neighborhood is awesome. It's very quiet and we had a very relaxing week. It's close enough to things to do, but far enough away from a lot of activity (which is just what we wanted). The only real problem with this property is the downstairs. It has ONE A/C unit to cool the entire place. When you close the doors to sleep at night for privacy, your room heats up because it does not have central air. It was pretty stuffy down there the entire week. You also have to be careful because there is a spot on the floor that several of our guests tripped over. The concrete is uneven. It's a definite hazard. It also could have been cleaner. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't awesome. There was dust on the baseboards and the mats in the bathroom looked like they hadn't been cleaned up in a while. There was also old mouse poop in the drawer below the oven. Apparently they have a bug problem also. We saw some cockroaches inside and outside. We were told they were palmetto bugs. They came and sprayed outside but couldn't inside because we didn't know they were coming and were not ready to leave so they could spray. Communication was easy and the manager was very responsive. For as much money as you spend on a place you expect it to be nice and clean and to at least have central air conditioning in all the spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This house provided a wonderful place for our family from 3 states to reunite for a great beach vacation. We encountered 1 problem that was resolved quickly before it became a larger issue. The Sea unit has a small but adequate bedroom and bathroom with a very comfortable bed. The neighborhood was quiet and sunset viewing was right down the side street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Great location
It was great to be able to access ocean and sound side so easily. The air conditioner unit on first level was not adequate for hot weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michael B., CHARLOTTE

Liked: Cleanliness
Topsail Memorial Day
Nice, comfortable clean property. Easy access across street to a great beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021