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McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly!

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    5 min walk
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    3 min drive
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    4 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    48 min drive

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The price is €323
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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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.

McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly!

Quaint 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach cottage that sleeps 8. Enjoy relaxing on the deck while listening to the sounds of the waves. You can even bring your four legged beach baby.

Sweet Dreams: LINENS (BED/BATH) ARE NOT INCLUDED!

Back Master Bedroom: King Bed; TV; private bathroom with shower (please note this bathroom is on the small side)
North Middle Bedroom: Queen Bed; TV; shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
Back North Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds; TV; shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Amenities:

Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
4 cable TVs, 2 DVD players
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fans
Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
Sun deck with deck furniture  

Additional Property Information:

Easy beach access located to the right of 1902 S. Shore Dr. 
$150 Non-Refundable Fee per Dog - max number allowed is 2
Sorry, cats are not allowed.
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
Linens (bed & bath) are NOT included but are available for an additional fee.

Trip Preparation:

Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See Ward Realty's website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental home. Please note that this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Surf City Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from Thomas Tackle and Seafood

Property manager

Ward Realty Corp

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

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 welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Mcgowans Haven Holly Ridge
Mcgowans Beach Haven Holly Ridge
Mcgowans Beach Haven Private vacation home
Mcgowans Beach Haven Private vacation home Holly Ridge
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McGowan Beach Haven - 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Surf City! Dog Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is perfect. You get a little ocean view and the beach access is right across the street. The house is in need of a little updating. The master shower is practically unusable. I am 5’8” and the shower head hit right at my chest and has the oldest doors I have ever seen. The internet was out when we were there but the management company was very responsive. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything that we needed. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John J., Green Bay

Older gem good location
Location was good. With kids the busy road to cross was a concern but wasn't bad getting to the beach everyday. The house was accommodating and had most everything we needed. We brought a lot with us because we were unsure what would be there. It does have a grill which was a great surprise not in the listing. The only issues we had were the cleanliness of the house. The floors were dirty and very dusty in the house. But plenty of room and comfy. We had a great time and the kids loved it. We have been back to surf city the last few years and will definitely be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jordan E., Durham, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
The great: We loved the location and layout of this house. Absolutely cannot express how much we enjoyed it. Beautiful morning view and super easy access to and from the beach. The deck is a great spot for reading and a sunny breakfast. Heads up: Traffic can be heavy on Fridays and Saturdays, so watch your kids and pets. The Uh-Oh: The cleaning crew left some things (a little sweeping and some dishes) incomplete when we arrived but we sent an email to the management company (Ward) to let them know, but never heard back. Either way they were small enough tasks that we completed them and went along our week.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older little gem
We stayed here the first half of May 2022 for two weeks and we’re overall happy with our stay here. It is an older cottage, but as long as you know that going in, you’re getting a good deal for the price and location of this cottage. Mattresses could use updating, and again, just knowing it’s a little older of a place, but we honestly had a great two weeks here and would stay here again. There are two outdoor showers that are great, the access to the public beach entrance is right across the street and super convenient. That was a huge bonus. The little front porch/deck was very nice to sit out on. The management company was prompt in their responses to any issues we address with them. I’d work with Ward Realty company again for sure. Overall, really great cute little older place with main attraction being fantastic location and access to the beach for the price.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Leigh-Beth L.

Ocean window view close beach access
This house was 2nd row with big window ocean views. The house is older and tattered. Appliances were old and barely functioning (refrigerator, stove, vacuum,, main toilet). AC worked great. All DVD player attachment cords broken, cable didn’t work. We were grateful to find a house so close to the beach during Covid but cleanliness was lacking. We met a lot of nice families on the beach and felt safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika S., Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach getaway
My family absolutely enjoyed our stay here. The house had everything we needed to make our stay more comfortable. The beach access was close and we especially loved the beautiful views from the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Oralia B.

Love the house good ubicación
Really good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021