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The Choice: Oceanfront Comfort in Surf City

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Southside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. .This beach vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ohana Paddle Sports and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Surf City Pier.

What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

The Choice: Oceanfront Comfort in Surf City

Looking for an immersive beach cabin to take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Choose The Choice! A traditional one-story oceanfront beach home located just outside the business district of Surf City. This home offers accommodations for groups of 8 or less, with direct beach access and a covered oceanfront deck that features a porch swing. Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise views at breakfast, hit the beach, and have a drink while catching up with loved ones on the deck in the evening.

The Choice offers an open-concept living/dining/kitchen space so you can enjoy your group's company whether cooking, eating, or gathering around for a game or movie. Enjoy access to the oceanfront deck via the sliding glass door. The kitchen of The Choice offers most of the necessities of the home, including all major appliances and utensils. The dining room offers seating for 6 and bar stools at the counter. The family room offers a true beach living experience, with sea-style decor and enough seating for 8 (including 2 sofas - one of which is a Queen sleeper sofa - and a chair). The living area is also equipped with a flat-screen TV, a Roku streaming device, and a DVD player (so bring your family favorites or rent them locally!).

The sleeping quarters of The Choice include 3 bedrooms with private TVs. The first bedroom is equipped with a Queen bed, the second bedroom on the street side has a Queen bed, and the third bedroom, also located on the street side, offers a Queen bed. The Choice does not have a washer and dryer on the premises, so pack accordingly and feel free to utilize the dressers and closets.

** This property does not have a washer or dryer**

➤Sorry, but NO PETS are allowed at this property.

➤No Smoking is allowed inside the property or on its decks.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,120 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

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The Choice: Oceanfront Comfort in Surf City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the beach!!!

The house was in a perfect location for us. The weather was perfect!!! It was as pictured on the site so we knew it was a little dated but not a big deal for us. The biggest issue/ but not a huge issue was the sliding door to go on the deck was super hard to open & close and there was no screen so we couldn’t just leave it open. There is a raised spot in the middle of the house that runs the length of the house even onto the deck so we did trip a few times but we also have a few not so grace people in our group. None of that hurt our stay in the slightest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

We loved staying right on the beach and the porch was nice. Loved the location. Close to the pier and downtown. If it had a washer and dryer, we would definitely stay here every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James R.

Beachfront

The stove has one burner that is not working. Some of the dishes were obviously not clean so we washed everything when we got there. Lots of sand in the house. Love the location and the house was great other than what I mentioned. We definitely left the house cleaner than we found it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bonnie g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very easy and comfortable

We enjoyed the beach cottage. Very convenient to beach a bit dated but everything worked well and so nice to be able to be right on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surf City Gem

There's plenty of room and it is so close to the beach. The fridge was not the best but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a great time

Topsail has never disappointed. Nice cottage feel to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mooxie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ocean front 3bd in Surf City

Good value and great peaceful location. Nearly private beach but 3 minute drive to retail near the pier. Good size porch overlooking the Atlantic. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking. Mix of new and old decor won't impress anyone but is very functional and comfortable. Newer furniture in the open family room. Nice having two full baths. Plenty of parking. Had a small charcoal grill. Did not have any beach chairs or sand toys. Rental agency interaction was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Nikki W.

No bunk bed on property

The cottage was great other then the fact that the description online says The Choice has a queen, two fulls and a bunk bed. The only reason I rented it is because the description says it sleeps 8. This is not true. It only sleeps 6. 2 of our kids had to sleep on the couches in the living room. Their was no bunk bed in the cottage. Other then that we enjoyed our stay on the island as always. Surf city is my favorite place but I won't be renting the choice again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Adam W.

Nice little cottage - oceanfront 👍🏽

The house is nice. Double parking driveway. Hard to see to get out due to shrubs being overgrown. Makes backing out very dangerous. The beach is very nice in that area and having the deck access to the surf is very convenient. Spray off shower and hose on deck helps getting sand off from the beach. Overall, a nice place to stay. ✌🏽
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Great beach and house!

More room than appears in the photos, which is great! There IS a dishwasher, unlike is stated online. Two full baths, which is also not really apparent in the photos, it seems more like a bath & a half. We loved our week in The Choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018