Title: Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean Condo in Surf City with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean ![Outdoor dining - Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112496300/112496271/7d076bfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112496300/112496271/b45644a7_edited_a785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112496300/112496271/07f23d93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112496300/112496271/d459f62c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112500000/112496300/112496271/9c8ccf84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire condo 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean Are you ready to be "Close Enough" to the beach? You can be with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean from this beautifully decorated 4 bedroom, 3 bath duplex. You'll love the location of this home in the Sandcastles By The Sea neighborhood. Community beach access located between 712 & 714 N Shore Drive Step inside this cheerful and sun filled classic beach cottage to find an open living, dining, and kitchen space. Dine on delicious meals prepared in the spacious kitchen. The dining table seats 8, plus more at the counter. You can also hang out outside on the covered porch to catch a glimpse of the ocean. Or step to the back deck and try to catch a sunset. Speaking of outside areas, there is a tiki bar and table by the carport on the ground level and a hot tub on the front covered porch off the primary bedroom! All this should get you "Close Enough" to a wonderful vacation on Topsail Island. Sweet Dreams: \*Linens (bed/bath) are not included! 1st Floor Front Primary Bedroom: King Bed; TV; private full bathroom with shower; access to covered porch with hot tub 1st Floor North Street-Side Bedroom: Queen Bed; TV; shares full bathroom with tub/shower; access to covered deck 1st Floor South Street-Side Bedroom: 2 Sets of Bunk Beds; shares full bathroom with tub/shower; access to covered deck Top Floor Street-Side Bedroom: King Bed; TV; semi-private full bathroom with shower; access to sun deck Location: Your beach rental is located approximately 1 mile north 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 island’s past. Amenities: Central Heat/Air Hot Tub Keyless Entry 4 Smart TVs w/Streaming - Bring your login info for your favorite apps Wireless Internet Full Kitchen with dishwasher & microwave Washer/Dryer Hot/Cold Enclosed Outside Shower 2 Covered Porches and 2 Sun Decks Covered Parking Wet Weather Entry Community beach access located between 712 & 714 N Shore Drive Additional Property Information: Dogs Allowed (sorry, no cats)! Max 2 allowed Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises. 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 our site for a helpful list of what to bring with you. Please note that home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty. Disclaimer: Photos displayed on this website are intended to provide a general representation of our vacation rental properties and the surrounding areas. While some amenities may be pictured, they are for display purposes only. Only those amenities listed on the website description, not in photos, are available. While we strive to keep all images accurate and up to date, furnishings, décor, and amenities may change over time and may vary slightly from what is shown. Seasonal differences, weather conditions, and lighting may also affect the appearance of the property. We do our best to present each rental honestly, but we cannot guarantee that every detail will be exactly as depicted. If you have specific questions or requirements, please contact us directly before booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91110000/91105800/91105789/c12aba76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carolina Glory - 4BR Oceanfront Duplex with Covered Porch Surf City - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=91105789&PinnedHotelID=91105789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84040000/84038900/84038815/aff76cd6_edited_ab4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Turtle: Turtle-tastic Oceanfront Stay! 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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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 178870 ## About the neighborhood Located in Surf City, this condo is near the beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Surf City travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Surf-City.dx6339267) [View more Condo Rentals in Surf City](https://www.expedia.com/Surf-City-Condos.d6339267-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.43260%2C-77.53370&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EPUB3rIiPi0GkI0cw387xkrPjPk=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - ![Under the pier at night.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/166778/7852b491-357f-4959-8199-3c78250eb7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![I may have uploaded a few from here. It's because I always love coming here right before sunrise and watching the waves come in. Today it was very calm. I was able to get a very dark mood with the rainclouds in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/544058a5-dde8-4e99-b106-a268aa874b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Pier 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Inis Spa 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Seacoast Art Gallery 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 17 min walk - Tortuga’s Nest 3 min drive - The Crab Pot 2 min drive - The Daily Grind Surf City 12 min walk - Surf City Line 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean? ### What time is check-out at Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean? ### Where is Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Close Enough - Dog Friendly, Hot Tub, Steps to the Atlantic Ocean Reviews