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Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants

Family-friendly beachfront location with hot tub

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Experience the tranquil atmosphere of Surf City Heart, with its spacious deck offering breathtaking ocean views and a wonderful gazebo where you can watch dolphins swim by. Enjoy your morning coffee as you relax in this serene setting. With cable TV and smart TVs in most rooms, an outdoor shower for post-beach relaxation, a charcoal grill for al fresco dining options, and a fully stocked activity closet to keep everyone entertained on rainy days.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants

Excellent views of the ocean from the spacious deck in the middle of the island. Enjoy your morning coffee & watch the dolphins swim by as you relax in the wonderful gazebo. Beach & pier can be had from the 3 sundecks complete with deck furniture & benches. Transportation is not needed as Surf City Heart is centrally located within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, groceries, parks/playground boat tours, and more

⦿ Amazing, spacious deck with a wonderful gazebo right at the beach

⦿ View the ocean from the living room, dining room, and two bedrooms

⦿ Outdoor shower makes you and a beach day more special

⦿ Cable TV living room and other 3 out of 4 bedrooms. Smart TVs are available in the living room and Kid's bedroom. You can sign in to your account to watch your personalized movies and TV shows

⦿ The downstairs bedroom has a Full over Full bunk bed with twin trundle and a sofa bed that 6 people can sleep comfortably

⦿ Parking lot is suitable for up to 6 cars

⦿ We’re dog-friendly, but can’t allow other pets like cats due to allergies. We are happy to welcome your dog! Just ask, and be prepared to tell us about your furry family member. For the comfort and enjoyment of all of our guests, we do not allow dogs on beds or sofas at any time. Pet hair is difficult to remove from linens and upholstery, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy their stay

⦿ Everything you need to enjoy your stay is provided, including towels, LINENS, a fully stocked kitchen, exquisite décor, and the perfect location. So obviously no extra fees for sheets and towels

⦿ If you need a break from mother nature, we have a fully stocked activity closet with games, books, and puzzles. Or you can take a quick walk into town and enjoy the finest dining, shopping, and nightlife on the island!

⦿A charcoal grill is provided, you need to bring your charcoal

⦿The best thing about our home is that the most important thing to us is your experience. We will do everything we can to ensure you have the best vacation possible!

⦿ Other things to note:

⦾ Other charges: We allow up to well-trained dogs during your stay for an additional fee of $100 per pet. We do not allow the animals on the beds at any time, for the cleanliness and comfort of our future guests.

⦾ Hot tub cleaning: Your private, ocean-view hot tub receives a professional cleaning and quality check with oxidizer and bromine before and after your stay, every time

⦾ Guest access: Our guests have use of the entire home (except some lock rooms), and are encouraged to use and enjoy everything in the home

⦾ Our guests have use of the entire home (except some lock rooms), and are encouraged to use and enjoy everything in the home

⦾ Have a question during your stay? Our friendly and knowledgeable manager, Christine, is just a phone call away. She lives locally and is always happy to help ensure your stay is perfect

⦾ Over the years of hosting, we've carefully listened to countless feedback, taken action, and continuously improved to make every vacation unforgettable

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well-trained dogs for $50/pet, not on the bed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Surf City Heart! Island Center With Excellent View

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surf City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southside Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inis Spa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants on Jan 2, 2026 start from $429.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants located?

Located in Surf City, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Surf City Pier, and Ohana Paddle Sports. Southside Park and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hot Tub, BeachFront, Island Center, Walk to Restaurants Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with direct access to the beach and convenient walking to restaurants and shops. House is well appointed with everything you need. Size was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 6 children.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was exactly what we needed for a relaxing week at the beach! It's designed and decorated kid friendly. It's located directly on the beach with easy beach access and perfect for people watching. It's also close to many restaurants, icecream, and shopping. Topsail has always been great for finding sharks teeth but this trip aligned with Hurricane Erin which improved our treasure hunt. We will definitely be visiting again.
521 shark teeth found in one week.
Watching surfers from the deck.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renee F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful few days here! The location is fantastic - park your car once and walk everywhere- grocery, donuts and ice cream! Beautiful beach, right next to the Surf City Pier! Hot tub was so nice with ocean views. Outdoor shower was perfect. Lots of chairs and sand toys available. Comfortable beds and pillows! All linens included. Nice drink fridge too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is a great property located right next to the pier in Surf City. Plenty of room for my entire group! The property does need a tiny bit of TLC but nothing that would make us not want to stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

The property was amazing and convenient to everything in Surf City. We loved the layout and the property had everything we needed (and wanted!). We had a minor air conditioner issue on Sunday but the property manager and owner had someone out within a few hours, they were great!!! We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Just a perfect stay for a family. We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall trip

The location was fabulous! Everything was in walking distance and we thoroughly enjoyed our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at John's vacation house in Surf City. The house was perfect for our needs, with plenty of bedrooms, large public spaces, and a great oceanfront deck with hot tub. The house came well stocked - kitchen supplies, many beach towels, beach chairs & toys, boogie boards all included. It made for a really easy trip with friends. The location is right next to the pier and two dessert places, and walkable to more. A great find for our group! John was friendly and provided a timely response to any question.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful, family friendly stay!

We had a fantastic time at this clean and beautifully put together house! The location was perfect for kids (direct beach access, walkable restaurants). We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd stay - Lovely house

This was our second stay at this property. We love the proximity to the shops/restaurants and also the surf break. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

What a great place for off season. Everything was walking distance and the pier was next door! Hot tub overlooking the ocean was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Great house, perfect location and the view is amazing! We had the best vacation spending tons of time on deck. The house was well stocked and very comfortable! John and Christine were great to work with and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this house

Everyone absolutely loved their stay at this house! The location could not have been more convenient and the deck was absolutely fabulous. The owners have thought of every detail and have equipped the house with everything you need to make your stay 10/10. Would absolutely book this home again for an incredible beach vacay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best birthday trip

I ended up having my original plans be messed up and tried to find a last minute booking and spoke with the owner on another plat form and he spent hours trying to help till eventually I booked it here and then helped walk me through the entire check in process and made the transaction from arriving to leaving one of the easiest ever. And now I am planning on going back for my friends next bday.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My favorite Topsail rental

Don’t hesitate to rent this house. This house is more like a home than a rental—beautifully decorated, within walking distance of everything, and a very large deck that feels like you’re almost sitting on the beach. The host goes out of his way to provide everything needed for a beach vacation and best part is the sheets are already on the bed. We hope to return many times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location, great setting

The house was very clean, comfortable and located within easy walking distance of a supermarket and restaurants. The views of the beach from the bedrooms, living room, dining room and spacious back patio were spectacular. The downstairs shower head had very little pressure (probably needs descaling) and the upstairs guest bathroom sink drained very slowly. Easy fixes and other than that, a perfect stay. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lani P., Southern Pines, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treated Us Like Family

John, Kaley, and Christine went the extra mile to ensure we were taken care of every bit of the way. It really felt like we were staying at our close friends’/family’s place rather than a vacation rental. They were so hospitable and checked to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The property is beautiful and in a great location. Even the owners at the ice cream shop by the house said how great of a property it was. We were so thankful we got the opportunity to stay here (and you can’t beat the rate!) Kids are already asking to make this an annual thing. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spring Break Trip

This house had everything we needed for a relaxing and fun spring break trip. The house location couldn't be better, and having the ice cream shop and shaved ice stores on the property were heaven to my kids (store hours were restricted due to off-season dates, but during prime time, we would've been there daily). Being able to lookout at the ocean from the deck hot tub was amazing, and we loved the easy access to the beach. The house has everything you could need - towels, linens, kitchen necessities, beach chairs, newer appliances, etc. The basement bunk bed and sofa bed are dated and a bit wobbly, but our kids didn't mind. The temperature differences between the basement and the upstairs were a bit off but having 2 thermostats remedied that problem. The owners and manager were great communicators, and we truly loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

YOU ASKED

Well let's see, your beds was super super comfy!! Love the quilt from the kids room. I took that from the kids, I was called meaning. You had everything imaginable in the kitchen, nice frig. I totally loved being in the hot tub and seeing and hearing the ocean, so relaxing. No sand on the floors. The decking around your property was excellent as well, such easy access to the beach. Now lets talk about location location location… I looked out the kitchen window toward the mainland and saw a Christmas Tree and when I looked out toward the ocean I saw another Christmas Tree on the pier. It took me all of seven seconds to get to either ice cream shop!!!!! Now does it get any better than that??? People you will totally enjoy this property. I would love to come back in the summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

angelica a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everlasting Memories

I cannot say how much my family loved this place. Waking up and drinking coffee as I watched my kids on the beach searching for shells is priceless. We came in November and the weather was perfect. The kitchen was fully stocked which made it easy to make family meals. I plan on coming back for sure to make more memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great home to rent, excellent location, will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Alpharetta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We spent 6 days here and just really loved the location and house. Actually, hired a photographer to take some pics at the house and pier. John and Christine were amazing and every question I had was answered within 10 min. Those questions were all do to user error. LOL Honestly, the best location I've every stayed at. 12 steps to the beach. We had so much fun together, we never even left the deck, house or beach until the last day. Can't go wrong with this place. PS. There is an coffee shop / Ice-cream and flavor ice store at the end of the drive way. . Make sure you bring a few bucks as my 8 year old made me go each day. LOL. Sometimes twice a day . I wish I could attach some of the pics we took. 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerri L., Sanford, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a great location. Close to everything.

Property owners were extremely nice housekeeper was helpful. Home was absolutely beautiful and had everything you needed there which was nice. Complimentary bottle of wine. Lots of pots and pans to choose from if you are cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kagne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

Such a beautiful beach house. We really enjoyed our time at Surf City Heart!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk out to Paradise

The location is what makes this property so great! As soon as you walk out onto the balcony the beach and pier are right there! The house itself is nice but we came specifically for the views, waves and sun so most of our time was spent outside. We really appreciated having the beach chairs and boogie boards for use. When the clouds started to roll in it was relaxing to get into the hot tub and still be a part of the scenery. A few small issues were that some of bowls and glasses that were put away in the cabinets. A bowl that still had old crusted on food in it and lipstick on the rim of 2 of the wine glasses. The Kureig Coffee machine also had not been cleaned in a long time. The water tank does have to be scrubbed out every other week or so because there was green slime at the bottom. All the downfalls were fixable and we did not let it ruin our time. Just something to improve upon. But we would hope to be welcome back again as we were all enjoyed our stay! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022