Title: Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000450427&destination=Holly+Ridge%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=92747231&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City ## Photo gallery for Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City ![Property grounds - Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92747300/92747231/07229a24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis - Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92747300/92747231/23fb9075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis - Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92747300/92747231/d468e79b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92747300/92747231/079fa987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92750000/92747300/92747231/347d61cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Waters Edge @ Surf City, unwind in a peaceful and private waterfront community with breathtaking water views of the intercoastal waterway. Enjoy an open floor plan, three ensuite bedrooms and large entertaining decks perfect for watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located waterfront home. This Topsail Island home is nestled in the middle of Surf City in a private community of Topsail Cove. It's a kayaker's paradise and only 3 minutes walk to the beach shopping and entertainment and dining. Waters Edge @ Surf City has breathtaking water views of the intercoastal waterway and high-rise bridge with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. This home has an open floor plan three ensuite bedrooms and large entertaining decks. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99662600/99662544/3d0fd068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loggerhead Inn & Suites Holly Ridge - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 249 reviews $121 nightly $136 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=99662544&PinnedHotelID=99662544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76390000/76384900/76384815/f7741e42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saltwater Suites Holly Ridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 128 reviews $310 nightly $349 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=76384815&PinnedHotelID=76384815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93061800/93061705/f8ca12b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Admiral's Quarter Kure Beach - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 394 reviews $82 nightly $92 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=93061705&PinnedHotelID=93061705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98548800/98548768/a3430a01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Surf City Beach: Ocean-view Home w/ Decks! 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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 ## About the neighborhood Located in Surf City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Surf City travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Surf-City.dx6339267) [View more Vacation Homes in Surf City](https://www.expedia.com/Surf-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6339267-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C34.43185%2C-77.54059&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zf70Kg1O1PJ1PuR4cdr8rfLBtlU=) 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 7 min walk \- 0.4 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 6 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) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Salty Turtle Beer Company 4 min drive - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 16 min walk - Sear's Landing 4 min drive - Daddy Mac's Beach Grille 15 min walk - Shaka Taco 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City? ### What time is check-out at Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City? ### Where is Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waters Edge @ the heart of Surf City Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly W. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be staying again!! Perfect location, beautiful home and neighborhood ##### Kimberly W. 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