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By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits

Holiday home in Surf City with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
From the front deck of By The Sea, indulge in captivating views of the Atlantic Ocean. This charming home offers ample parking, a cozy main living area with beachy decor, a well-equipped kitchen for delectable meals and three bedrooms including two with private full baths.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81698 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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.

By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits

Holiday home in Surf City with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,698 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

By The Sea Ocean View Cottage Pet Friendly
By The Sea - Pet Friendly Home w/ Ocean Views! Holly Ridge
25

About the area

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Southside Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Permuda Island and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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By The Sea: Your Island Sanctuary Awaits Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesia T.

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

Great stay

Excellent location, very close to beach access! House was clean and nice. The yard was weedy and needed some maintenance. I would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa F.

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

Great everything!!

Location is perfect!! Walk across the street to the beach, super close to store, activities, etc! House was in good shape and was clean! Would def stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Great property

The house was in a great location and very roomy for our family. The new outdoor shower was nice, but only cold water. The sliding doors were not easy to open, but the side door worked for our family. The views from the front porch were wonderful. Great vacation home and the location is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y., Hermitage Pa

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

Location location location

Steps from the beach. Wonderful single home. Deck with view of ocean. Clean not crowed beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janie M.

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

Amazing

The pictures do not do justice for this house. It is so much more. Much better than I expected, very peaceful and great views. Thank you so much for a very beautiful and relaxing week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

A wonderful house in every way!

We had a wonderful week at our favorite beach. The house is delightful, and you can hear the ocean waves 24 x 7. There are decent views of the ocean between or around the one row of houses across the street between this house and the beach. One technical warning: VRBO makes it look like the payment for a damage waiver is optional, but the realty company adds it to the purchase. I chose to not purchase it. I don't know if they would charge your twice if you chose to purchase it, or if it would just add one charge. I bet you will love this house! Clean, generous spaces indoors and out, very well equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

quiet

quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Britt P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All You Need

Beautiful ocean views, easy walk to the beach plenty of indoor and outdoor living space
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Amazing Location

Way more room than expected. Very peaceful and directly across from the beach. The property has everything you need as if you are home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

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

Great house

This is a great house. Beach access is right across the street. Great ocean views. House is well equipped. We had a great time and will try and rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Lewis Center, OH USA

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

Relaxing and Comfortable Home

We had a great spring vacation at "By The Sea". The home was spacious and comfortable. We loved that we were able to take our dogs with us (they are part of the family!). There were some issues with the sliding glass doors not opening, but when reported, someone was sent out to fix it (the salt air and sand does a number on everything at the beach). Loved the spacious deck and view of the ocean. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Nuala C.

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

Week at the beach

House was clean and the location , close to access to the beach was good, House in need of maintenance. Sliding doors almost impossible to work. Bedroom one was stuck, had to clean out mud underneath slide to get it to move at all and handle was broken. Screens missing from windows. Windows hard to open. No instructions related to the house Wifi and operation of the TV in instruction book, also it did not tell us when trash pick up was specifically for our house. When we called for help withTV staff did not know what system we had and we spent a fair amount of time looking for a non existent remote. Finally got it working on the last day. Missed the personal connection and information I usually expect with VRBO. Need cereal bowls in kitchen. Too many HUGE serving bowls not enough small ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Brandi R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but not cleaned well

Great location, just wish it was cleaned better upon arrival
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele Y.

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

Great location

By the Sea was a cute, clean house almost directly across from the public beach access. The north end of the island is quieter, just how we like it. The home had some normal wear and tear, which we expected at the end of a busy rental season. We had a great time relaxing on the beach with our dog!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANN O.

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

Great family vacation!

Great location and roomy house !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Heavenly

Really enjoyed our stay in By the Sea. It was a perfect location and at the public beach access. The house was clean and beautiful. The kitchen could use some more cooking pans in better shape but that is a minor problem. I hope to return next summer in the same house if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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