'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81344 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Surf City Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Southside Park
‪3 min drive‬
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
‪7 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Hall Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our charming 3-bedroom vacation home in Surf City! Nestled just a stone's throw away from the pristine Surf City Beach, this property offers the perfect escape for families and small groups seeking a relaxing coastal getaway.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances to whip up delicious meals.

Unwind in the cozy living room, where you can catch your favorite shows on the smart TV with satellite/cable channels. Challenge your loved ones to a friendly game night with the selection of games and toys provided.

When it's time to explore the local area, you'll find the Surf City Pier just a 3-minute drive away, and the beautiful North Topsail Beach is just 11 minutes away. Enjoy the convenience of having a washing machine and dryer, as well as essential amenities like air conditioning, heating, and free WiFi to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Whether you're seeking a relaxing beach retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this Surf City vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. Book your stay today and get ready to create lasting memories!

Property manager

Lynne Dillard

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All debris, rubbish, and discards from all rooms MUST be placed in the trash and recycle containers and pushed to the road prior to check-out.

Place dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start. Placed used towels the bath tub. Leave sheets on the bed, pull back the quilt if the bed is used

$25 charge for each piece of furniture not in original place. All keys MUST be left on the kitchen table and the house is left locked.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, 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 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬5 min drive
‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Nana's Dream' Easy Access to Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Samantha K.

Aug 20, 2024

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

Short walk to beach access

Perfect size for our family of 6. House was a short walk to the beach access, with a somewhat busy road to cross to get there. The check in time in the rental agreement was 3pm, but per the owner was 4pm. The closing instructions posted on the refrigerator were different than the closing instructions provided by the owner via a message in the Vrbo app. This caused miscommunication and unnecessary stress, which was discussed with the homewowner, who says she will get it updated. Homeowner was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisia T.

Jul 17, 2024

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

Fourth of July

This was the ideal property for our group of friends and family to stay. Great location and very clean. Plenty of parking in the drive way and super quick access to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maujesca G.

Jul 1, 2024

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

Still dreamy at Nana’s Dream

This is our second time at Surf City so we had to stay at Nana’s dream again! It’s the perfect size, has just what we need, the balconies are amazing front and back, and the walk to the beach is short! Every time we plan to come to Surf City we’ll find a week that this house is available! Thank you again for an amazing week Lynne!💛

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Jun 19, 2024

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

Good place to stay

Even though the house is two blocks from the beach, there is still a nice view of the ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Aug 17, 2023

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

Fabulous place to stay!

Fantastic first ever beach trip with my family! Highly recommend Nana’s! The owner was extremely helpful and upfront with all the rules and policies. Beautiful home! Such a relaxing vacation! The decorations in the home were a very nice touch to the home. It was an amazing vacation and definitely will be going back again! Thank you again for the opportunity!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Aug 5, 2023

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

Great property!

The property was exactly what we expected and very accurately represented in the listing. Lynne was very communicative to let us know about some important info with an ongoing repair prior to our arrival. Excellent communication as needed during our stay. We loved the location. The front and back decks were perfect with stunning views at all hours of the day. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Jul 30, 2023

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

Nanas Dream

Very nice. Had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena M.

Jul 5, 2023

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

Mini reunion

2 yrs since seeing the grands and 14yrs missing our Topsail vacations. Nana's Dream was the perfect home away from home to meet up and enjoy the beach. Clean, well-equipped, easy access & communication, short walk to uncrowded beach just north of Surf City. Short drive to Wilmington, Kure Beach and Southport for more sightseeing. Would definitely stay again! Thanks Lynne!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soutchay L., Drexel, NC

Jun 18, 2023

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

Great stay

Cute place that’s close to the beach and everything else. Grocery stores are about 10 minutes away. The house was clean and well maintained. You do have to cross a busy road to get to the beach by walking and since the house sits on the busy road you do hear the traffic noise and loud cars at night as well but other than that it’s a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna B., Belton, MO

Jun 12, 2023

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

Great for Family Beach Vacation

A lovely open floor plan house with good views. Close to public beach access, shipping and restaurants. The only drawback is it is on a very busy street. We will stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Aug 27, 2022

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

Great Stay

Great location. Was able to walk to the beach. House was very cozy and comfortable. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Aug 13, 2022

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

It was a wonderful week

Myself, my daughter, son and niece all had a wonderful time. The house was perfect for us. Loved especially the sunsets outback and sunrises out front. Our favorite thing I would say was the location. To be able to see the ocean from both front decks and have just a short walk to the beach every day was phenomenal. I contacted Lynne a couple times with some questions and she was very quick to answer back. We would absolutely come back again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

Aug 6, 2022

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

A wonderful beach house

This house has been by far the best place we’ve ever stayed at for vacation. From the moment we first walked in, we knew that we found the perfect place. It was so nice and comfortable with an amazing ac unit running. Loved the openness of the living room and kitchen. The walk to the beach was a breeze. Kids had a blast and loved the house that they even told us they want to come back to this beach house next year. We thoroughly enjoyed all the decks with different levels of views. Another plus note, was nice having a charcoal grill on the sound side to grill some fresh seafood off of topsail island for dinner with some beautiful sunsets. Thank you Lynne

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tessa L.

Aug 2, 2022

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

Surf City Trip / Mama’s Dream property 2022

We really enjoyed our stay at Nana’s Dream! The property had everything we needed for our stay We found the Island to be charming and the owner was very nice to work with. Thank you for a wonderful week!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

Jul 16, 2022

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

Another great week

This is our second time staying at Nana's Dream. We have enjoyed both of our vacations.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Jul 12, 2022

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

Family getaway

Beautiful home with great access to the beach just a short walk away! Thank you Lynne for being so accommodating and the opportunity for a late check out was much appreciated!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Nancy B.

Jun 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nana's Dream Turned to Our Nightmare

The location of the property and layout was great for our family. We enjoyed easy access to the beach and spending evenings sitting on the decks watching the ocean. The kitchen had all the needed items to allow us prepare meals in the home for several of the evenings we were in Topsail. Our issues were with communication with Lynn. We did not receive the needed information to check into the property 24 hours in advance as stated in the listing. I reached out on our drive and requested the code to open the key box and received no response. When we arrived at the property, I finally had to call Lynn to get the combination and she seemed very annoyed with our call. Keep in mind we were standing in the rain in front of the property when I called her. We then had to reach out for the WIFI password and finally received the message with the check in information with no apology for the delay or trouble it caused. This was only the beginning of our issues with Lynn. When we checked out and returned home, she kept a substantial portion of our deposit and accused us of not returning furniture to its original locations. Her justification stated, "The green recliner was not put back in it's original position and you could tell that it had been moved as it left prints on the carpet and was not put back on the prints. The blue recliner was half on the carpet, and it does not sit on the carpet. The coffee table was not in the center of the couch but off to one side." We were aware the furniture needed to be "as it was when we entered the home". But we, like most families, did use the furniture which meant that it might not have aligned with "marks on the carpet" upon our departure. It is obvious from Lynn's comments that her true desire was for us to not move the furniture (even an inch). Without living in the home, there was no way for us to know that furniture may have ended up a few inches from its original location and that those few inches would cost us a total of $75. In addition to the charge for "moving" the furniture, she also charged us for a supposed repair to a dishwasher that she claimed had been pulled from the cabinet. We had no issues with the dishwasher, though like the furniture, we did use the dishwasher. The kitchen is a bit dated, and the dishwasher is by no means new. A loose dishwasher should not be attributed to one family but to general upkeep of a beach rental. BEWARE of Nana!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maujesca G.

Jun 13, 2022

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

Perfect place to make family memories!

My family absolutely loved staying at Nana’s Dream! The house was really spacious inside, the kitchen was a perfect size, and there were bedrooms for all of us! Sitting on the front deck in the morning watch the waves while we ate breakfast was really nice and the back deck has amazing sunsets! The walk to the beach was so short and straight in front of the house which made it easy to load up our wagon and go! We usually go to Ocean City so we were worried about our teenagers getting board after we left the beach for the day, but the opposite happened!!! We spent time together as a family not doing the hustle and bustle of a board walk, but things together like crabbing, fishing, walking on the beach at night hunting ghost crabs, looking for seashells, exploring Serenity Point (which has amazing sunsets), mini golf, walking for ice cream, visiting the sea turtle rehabilitation center, and playing cards. We laughed so much and really made great family memories!! Lynne I can’t thank you enough for such a great place! 💛

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Jun 8, 2022

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed our time at Nanas Dream. The property was clean and neat. It was exactly as described. Lynne was very easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay again in the future if we come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

May 31, 2022

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay, it was clean, roomy and we loved the porches. My family of 5 vacationed for a week, the roomy kitchen allowed for us to prepare our dinners and play games at the large table at night.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jace G.

May 24, 2022

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

Great place, great location

My family had a great time here. It's a quick walk to the beach. The owner was very accommodating. It was raining during a good portion of our stay, and the owner offered a later checkout time so we could have more time on the beach when it was sunny.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

Jul 26, 2021

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

Great place for a family vacation

Our family truly enjoyed our time. The property was as advertised and we could not have been happier. We only wished there was some furniture on the back deck, but it just made us enjoy the front decks that much more.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Jul 6, 2021

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

Nana's Dream was awesome

We had a great time at Nana’s Dream. The house was spacious, comfortable, and clean. The open floor plan in the common area/first level was great for cooking and hanging out as a group. The furniture was extremely comfortable, especially the reclining easy chairs (great for Netflix in the evening after a long day at the beach). The kitchen was well furnished with all necessary utensils and cooking equipment. The house is on the quieter northern end of the island; we had no issues with crowding or noise in the area. The beach is about a three-minute walk from the house, and there is a view of the ocean from the house front porch (the back deck also has a great view of the sound and sunsets each evening). Lynne was very easy to work with and provided all instructions and information in advance of our arrival. She was also very easy to get in touch with throughout the week – coordinating with her couldn’t have been easier. We had a great week in Surf City and would love to stay at Nana’s Dream again. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

Jun 11, 2021

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

Water views front and back

A charming house with rear views of the bay and off the front porch, you can see the ocean about 2 blocks away. And the public access is right there. There was also a second story porch off two of the three bedrooms with ocean views. The kitchen was stocked with most of the hardware you would need to cook. Beds were comfortable and the open concept main floor made for a great family trip with two small kids and 4 adults. I would rent this place again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti Y., Pittston, Pennsylvania

Jun 10, 2021

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

Perfect beach house!!

This beautiful home was in a great location, was bright and clean with a lovely beachy decor and was well stocked with anything and everything you might need. The two front decks were awesome with an ocean view, and the back deck was perfect for sunset viewing. The host Lynne was easy to reach and pleasant and accommodating. We highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lynne Dillard

Hello, I am 'Nana's' daughter. I live in Graham, NC which is about 3 hours from the beach. My husband and I are continuing 'Nana's Dream'. We have one daughter who is married and one son. We also have a wonderful grandson and beautiful granddaughter. We love spending time at the beach with the family. Nana has now passed and we do miss her being with us. Her favorite thing to do while at the house was to read while sitting on the top porch and catching the breezes and watching the ocean.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Surf City more than 40 years ago, when there wasn't very much on the island. My mother always dreamed of owning a house here. She sold her family home to buy this beach house and when looking we knew right off that it was the one for her. Her family home was the Jones family home and this beach house sits at the end of Jones St.

What makes this property unique

Along with my family and friends, I love to spend lazy days on the beach or reading a good book on one of the porchs. I hope that you will love to spend some lazy days enjoying my second home as much as I do.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs 1/2 Bath

Hall Bath

Master Bath

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