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Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach

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View of the home from the beach in front of home
Your sunset!  Great beach front dining is found next door (at lighted building)
View of the home from the water (on a boat)
Beautiful bamboo floors and premium granite  counter tops
Upper living area.  Reversed floor plan gives you great ocean front views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 142400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

+2
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

First floor "over flow" bedroom

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Living floor Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Ocean Front Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sound view second floor master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach


If you have ever been to Surf City, you are familiar with this this home as it sits in a group of 4 iconic luxury ocean front buildings (which make up 8 luxury ocean front town homes). These large beautify pastel town homes makeup the town shore line and sit on North Shore drive in the 100 block just past Daddy Mac’s. You can truly park your car when you arrive and not get in it again for your entire vacation! Walking distance (1/2 mile or less) to 15 eating establishments from snow cones and ice cream to some of the islands best restaurants! You can even walk to the marina and rent a boa, go out on a fishing charter or take a dinner cruise. Walk to the surf city park and enjoy free Friday night outdoor movies and concerts or just enjoy all that the town has to offer. When you come home you can relax by the private community pool overlooking the beach (Private to the 8 luxury town homes). The pool is just exclusive enough to retain the privacy but gives the children and young adults a chance to make friends quickly.

While this home has “location, location, location”, the real benefit is the quality of the home itself. The first thing that you will notice is the quality of the construction. The home features porcelain tile and bamboo hardwood throughout, heavy trim work and 10 ft ceilings. The quality construction also includes heavy insulation, so you will immediately be impressed by how quiet the home is (important when you are vacationing with a large group). Each of the 4 main bedrooms is a master (having its own private full bathroom attached). Three of the 4 main bedrooms feature King size beds and the 4th bedroom features a custom built Twin XL over queen bunk bed and a twin over twin bunk bed. The fifth bedroom is on the entry level and has a twin over full bunk to help accommodate the overflow when unexpected additional guests show up (because you know when you have a wonderful place at the beach ….it will happen!). Note that this room does not have a private bathroom, but your guest will find it far superior to a sofa sleeper alternative for your overflow that is offered in many other homes!!) Everyone will appreciate the elevator to move luggage, food and family between floors.

We rented for nearly 30 years before we were finally able to purchase our own rental property in Topsail. We used all that knowledge to make this home a superb rental. Here is what we learned and what we have done to make this home a perfect rental experience for you!

After location, location, location, comes BEDDING, BEDDING, BEDDING!
Ever gone to a great rental only to find that after 2 or 3 nights your body ached due to poor bedding and inferior mattresses? You work too hard for your vacation to take a chance. We feature premium Simmons “World Class BeautyRest Recharge” (top of the line) mattresses in all our beds. This includes the bunk beds because we know that adults are frequently sleeping in those beds.

Next is deck furniture!
Ever go to a home with little or no deck furniture? Or furniture that sits so low you are left looking through the railings like prison bars? This home features high top resin deck chairs. These chairs are not only extremely comfortable, they give you a spectacular unobstructed view of the ocean. Enjoy the stunning views from the two covered ocean front decks overlooking the ocean and swimming pool You will never want to go inside!

Fully stocked kitchen and Pantry items:
This kitchen is complete with all the kitchen gadgets and utensils you could desire. The home features a “pay it forward pantry” where we start the prime season with spices, pantry items, coffee, shampoo, paper products, laundry detergent and kitchen nonperishables. These items are available for our guest to use and enjoy on an honor system. We only ask that when you use the last of something, you pay it forward to the next guest by replacing it. If you have non-perishables you do not want to take home, feel free to pay it forward for the next guest to enjoy.


Pay it forward beach chairs for guest use:
We provide several collapsible/folding beach chairs for the home. We all know that the salt air and sand cause these chairs to rapidly degrade. If you use our chairs and one happens to break, we ask that you simply pay it forward and replace the chair so that our next guests can enjoy the benefit of not having to pack these items.

Parking:
Parking is under the home for 3 large cars or 4 compact cars. Overflow public parking directly across the street.

500 count premium bed linens are included.

Furnishings Matter! This home features seating for 10 around the dinner table and seating for 4 at the bar counter. Because understand that sometimes you may need to check in at work or check your personal email, the home has a small office set up including desk, chair and 32 inch computer monitor in the 2nd floor ocean front master bedroom for the use of our guests during their stay. The home also has commercial grade router for fast reliable service throughout the home.

Property manager

Ted Waltz
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in home or on decks.
No Smoking in the home or on the decks of the home
This is a no-pet property. No pet are allowed in
This home will fit 3 large/full size cars or SUV,

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Inis Spa and Escape Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Southside Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Home,Early Check-In, Pool, Elevator, 50 Steps to the Beach located?

Located in Holly Ridge, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery and Surf City Pier. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Great family vacation

We had perfect weather for our April vacation. The ocean was cold but the family loved the heated pool. Which was a big hit with them. The host was always available for any questions we had. We would all like to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

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

Excellent

Ted was great to rent from. Everything was explained really well and we had a great time. We had 11 people in our family, and we all slept in very comfortable beds. Carport was big enough to fit 2 full size trucks and a van with just a little bit sticking out front. Only downside was the beach beautification project going on that closed the beach access in front of us for a couple days. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Surf City Family Week

The house was perfect all around, and the owner/property manager was very responsive in terms of check in and out, and any questions we had along the way. My son said it all when we were leaving: "I wish we could stay another week." I felt the same way.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Another great Surf City visit

My family loves returning to this rental house each year. We know where everything is inside the home and nearby for food and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

benji b.

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

Great Location

House is very clean and accommodating. Great location to pier and town. We watched the Dolphin Dip from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Great week

The house was clean and mostly well equipped. The water and hot water were off when we arrived the they were taken care of in a very timely manner. Definitely will stay again and recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane d.

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

Excellent Family trip

Location was perfect, walking distance to pretty much anything. beautiful beach views. Ted was super helpful with local information and recommendations. Elevator was a fabulous plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Repeat stay

We will always seek out this property for our Surf City stay. Great location and property. Owner is very easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Peach beach house

We loved our stay at this beach house . The house was beautiful and had everything you could want in it. Steps to the beach and nice pool area we went with friends and daughter and grand baby Everyone enjoyed it . The elevator was especially handy to get the suitcases up . We are planning our next trip there we enjoyed it so much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

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

Utopia

The location is perfect and the house is spacious, beautiful, comfortable and clean. The host is pleasant, quick to respond and overall a really nice person. The pool is a great additional perk to this beachfront property. Parked the car upon arrival and didn’t use it until checkout as everything is in walking distance. Been here before, will definitely return. This place is where memories are made.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joesph M.

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

Beautifully situated property

Lovely location. Beach front, pool, walking distance to food, shopping, and the pier. Quiet. Perfect family beach retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great family bonding week

The location was perfect and the home was clean and well stocked with amenities. We would definitely go back to this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

We had an amazing vacation with family at this beautiful, comfortable property on the beach! Truly, so convenient to park and walk everywhere. So many great restaurants and activities within walking distance. Loved the pool and that the beach was just steps away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Fabulous location

This is our 3rd year staying at one of Ted’s properties and again did not disappoint!! The house is spacious and well maintained! Ted is always available if you have any questions. Check in is a breeze! Plus check in as at 1pm! The location is right on the ocean with access to a pool, its within walking distance of restaurants, stores and the fishing pier. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Perfect location and amazing views but broken air conditioner and poor communication-no compensation

Would have been perfect had there been better communication. We received an email a few days before arrival listing the wrong location. Then we arrive and after two days of the air not working properly, we’re told the 2nd floor unit needed to be replaced. They placed 2 portables on the middle level but not where we wanted one to be placed. The next day the unit was replaced-after nearly 7 hours! Our cars were blocked in; we couldn’t use the elevator, half bath, or go in and out of the upstairs master; it was extremely hot with no air; and there were 3 guys in and out all day making it very uncomfortable. The air worked good for a day but then the breaker began tripping multiple times a day. The middle level remained very hot because it wasn’t replaced and upstairs was hot because it was constantly turning off. I messaged Ted Fri early Fri morning about the breaker and also the toilet that continuously ran and overflowed twice. He sent his handyman right over to check toilet and an AC man was also supposed to come. The handyman fixed the toilet which had a broken seal and left. My husband waited all day for the AC man who never showed up. I sent Ted a video message at 117 saying the breaker was tripping every half hour and it was nearing 80 degrees on both levels; I received no response. I texted him again after 500 when it was 80 on both levels and breaker was tripping every 5 minutes. Ted said he had no idea his AC man never came. Finally fixed Fri 800pm. No comp, just excus
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Always the best

We love this place! We look forward to it every year. The location is perfect, the house is beautiful and Ted is always responsive. We’re already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

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

Excellent week

Good times, good people, great weather and really great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Perfect family getaway

This property exceeded our expectations. Communication with Ted was great, we loved the early check-in, and the location was fantastic. The convenience of a bathroom for each of the 4 main bedrooms was wonderful for our large family group, and the 3 levels made navigating sleep schedules with multiple kids much easier. We LOVED the decks and seating and thoroughly enjoyed our week in Surf City. Solidly built house, quality furnishings, comfortable beds. Great stay, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Great week at the beach!!!

We loved the house and had a great week! The house had everything we needed and the location was awesome! We loved being within walking distance to so many restaurants, stores and the local IGA! The pool was an added bonus! All around perfect week together as a family!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith and Traci B.

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

family

great owners and hospitality. our 2nd time and 2nd property from them and both were great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne R.

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

Great location and fabulous views!

My friends and I enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was amazing and we could walk to restaurants and shops. We had fabulous views of the ocean and the Surf City Pier from the decks of this home. The home was really nice and it was great that bed linens and towels were included with the rental. Having an elevator in the home was definitely a bonus. And the owner, Ted Waltz, was very responsive as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Location, location, location

This house was roomy and well equipped to offer anyone a great vacation. The location is perfect! We enjoyed ourselves everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Family time

This is the second time staying here. Really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie B.

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

Another great stay

Third or fourth time at the same rental. Excellent location, easy process, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

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

A+ stay in Surf City

My family stayed at the property for a long weekend for Spring Break. While the weather wasn’t ideal, the accommodations made our stay the best it could be. The location of the home is perfect for being on the beach and in the center of everything. Nothing better than being right across the street from Shaka Taco! Ted was the best host, communicating before our arrival and being available for a question during our stay. We look forward to our next stay and hope it’s here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ted Waltz

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We are originally from Kennett Square PA which is near Philadelphia. Deb grew up in Williamsville NY which is a small town near Buffalo NY and moved to Kennett Square after going to college in the Philadelphia area. That is where Ted and Deb first met, fell in love, and got married back in the early 1980’s. Ted first discovered Topsail Island when he was serving our country in the 82 Airborne division of the military after high school. Ted grew up and lived most of his life in Kennett Square prior to moving to North Carolina. Ted’s parents both worked in the school system in Kennett Square (his father as a teacher and his mother as the school nurse). Ted was a Mushroom Farmer while he lived in PA (that region is known for being one of the largest producers of fresh Mushrooms in the world). We both still have family in Kennett Square and in Buffalo, but they enjoy coming to visit us in North Carolina (especially in the winter!).

Our three children are grown and married now. One is a Veterinarian, one is a middle school teacher and the third is a mechanical engineer. We currently live on a small farm outside of Raleigh. Our three children have grown up enjoying the beaches here on Topsail Island and looked for sharks teeth in the sands of Surf City. We used to travel here from the Philadelphia area because the Topsail Island beaches are so clean and private. We've always felt it was worth the trip and met many who traveled much further than us and shared that view.

Why they chose this property

Topsail is a wonderful family place but it is also a place where fishermen and surfers can share the beach and enjoy the long season of warm crystal clear water. In the fall we would stay out all night and wait on the beach with our children for the turtle nests to hatch. We purchased this home in November of 2017. We had been renting in Surf City, Topsail Island for nearly 30 years and while the homes we rented were nice, they always fell a little short in one area or another. We wanted to create a rental that did it right and the opportunity was right for us to purchase this outstanding, recently built, ocean front home in the heart of Surf City, Topsail Island, North Carolina.

Elevator, Location, Premium Bedding, great deck furniture, Pay-it-forward pantry items and towels, private Community Pool all make it easy to relax and meet new friends. Walk to Surf city restaurants, grocery store and attractions.

For even larger parties or family reunions, we have other rental options that we can refer you to (that are 2 to 9 bedroom beach and Intercoastal water front options also in Surf City and very close to this home). This is great for groups needing additional overflow space or wanting to vacation together but separate.

The Marina is walking distance from the home Don’t have a boat? Boats can be rented from local Marina or bring your own boat and rent a slip for your stay.

What makes this property unique

We love that we can walk to the beach front restaurants and the fishing pier. We also love that we have a great view of the ocean and or sound from every window in the home. The views from deck, while either standing or sitting in the hi-top chairs, is breathtaking and unmatched. We don’t even need to drive into town to see holiday fireworks; best view on the island is from our deck! Nothing beats watching your kids play either playing at the beach, surfing, paddle boarding or swimming in your own private pool while you enjoy a cool beverage from the comfort of your deck or the shade of the covered porch (especially if you love the ocean but are not a fan of the sand). You will love the fact that time has not blemished Topsail and it has maintained its small-town charm and feel. It is a warm and inviting place and you will not want to leave!

What you should know about Topsail and Surf City.......

Topsail is a great place for families and fun. It is a place for quite relaxation, fishing, golfing, shopping sightseeing, or just relaxing and reading on the beach. Enjoy quiet relaxation of the ocean breeze from your kitchen or decks while you drink your morning coffee or share a meal with the family. See the dolphins playing in the surf and end the day with a moonlight walk on the beach. Fish off the beaches right in front of your home or walk up to the Surf City Pier to see what's biting. You can literally walk for miles on clean white beaches looking for prehistoric sharks teeth (Topsail is one of the few area on the east coast where they are easily found) or gather shells or 'sea beans' (small polished pebbles) for you collection. Visit the famous Sea Turtle Hospital here on the Island or stop at one of our local shops and pick up some fresh homemade fudge, pies or seafood. Take a dinner cruise on the sound or make memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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