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Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly

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TV, DVD player
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    8 min walk
  • High Waters Sports Bar and Grill
    6 min walk
  • Jacksonville Station
    38 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    44 min drive

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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.

Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly

Quiet respites at the beach are perfect for rest and relaxation. At Once Upon a Tide, a nicely decorated four bedroom, 3 ½ bath dog friendly town home located on a dead-end street in Surf City, you can find such a place. Enjoy the sun deck with ocean views or relax with a good book under the covered deck on the 1st floor. Either way, this town home will help recharge the soul.

Laid out in the popular reverse floorplan style to maximize your views from the main living spaces on the second floor. The open living room, dining area and kitchen are well lit and brightly decorated. The sun streams in through the large windows and doors, leading out to a street side oceanview sundeck. Two seating areas provide ample space for movies or conversation and the dining table seats 8, with room for 4 more at the counter.

Sweet Dreams:  *Linens (bed/bath) are NOT included

Top Floor Back Bedroom: King Bed; TV; full private bath (shower and garden tub)
1st Floor Front Bedroom: King Bed; full private bath (tub/shower); access to private covered deck 
1st Floor Back Bedroom: Queen Bed; TV; full bath (tub/shower) adjacent
1st Floor Middle Bedroom: Two Sets of Bunk Beds; full bath (tub/shower) adjacent

Location: 

Your vacation rental is located approximately 1.1 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge. You’ll be close to shops, restaurants, Surf City Pier and more in the heart of the Island. Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island’s past.

Featured Amenities:

Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
3 cable TVs, 3 DVD players, 
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
Washer/Dryer
Ceiling fans
Jacuzzi tub
Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water
Carport, wet weather entry, picnic table
Covered porch and sun deck w/deck furniture (new polywood for 2023)

Additional Property Notes:

$150 Non-Refundable Fee per Dog - max number allowed is 2. Sorry, cats
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
The beach access for this town home is a short stroll away & across the street and a couple of lots to the north.
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. 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. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi

Property manager

Ward Realty Corp

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

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

64812

Once Upon A Tide - 4 BR Townhouse - Ocean Views from Top Sun Deck; Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Ellamore, West Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing stay
The property is in an ideal location. Very clean, but furniture needs updated. Would like to have had dishes....all other kitchen supples were available. Will use Ward Realty when booking our next vacation in Topsail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeannir C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness was a serious concern
Writing a negative review is less than enjoyable for us to do. Topsail is a very special place to us that we have been visiting for years and we were very much looking forward to this trip! Sadly when we arrived, we quickly realized many issues with cleanliness. There were crumbs, food remnants and wrappers left untouched. The dishwasher was moldy and unusable. The coffee maker was also full of mold and we had to go out and buy another coffee maker to use for the week. There was dog hair and dirt under the beds. The shower curtains and shower drain were moldy and musty. A good amount of the furniture and bedding (not sheets) were stained and tattered. We immediately called the realty company and they sent a cleaning crew out promptly addressed a few of the issues which we did appreciate! The property management was fairly responsive and did seem to want to remedy the situation, but overall we are still feeling quite short changed. The property has wonderful potential to be a great spot. The location was great and access to the beach was close and easy! We hope that our experience is taken into consideration to make some changes to improve on the cleanliness issue. We kindly will not be staying at this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for our vacation
This house was perfect for our family. The location was great. 2 minute walk to the beach and there are some good local places to eat nearby. The house was clean and well maintained. Exactly as described. The Ward Reality had very good communication with us prior to and all through our stay. They even called me to make sure I understood how to use the keypad when we got there. We had an unexpected maintenance breakdown the night before leaving, but it wasn't something to inconvenience our stay. I called and they were scheduling to take care of it the next morning. Overall, everything was great. We will definitely use the rental agency again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Quynh Nhu P.

Great location but needs some TLC
Loved the location and layout of the property, and the decor was super cute. However, the house could use some TLC. All furniture in the main area of the house were noticeably old and worn. The couch felt like it did not have any cushion left in it and your butt and back actually hurt after sitting on it for a while. The dining room chairs all had dings and paint scraped off in countless little spots all over. The master shower was old and looked old, with black guck all around shower door edges and corners. The jacuzzi was a nice big size but noticeably dirty and unsanitary, with stains and guck around all the jets. Jacuzzi should be cleaned annually and this one looked like it hadn’t been cleaned much over the years.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N., NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
All around perfect!
Our stay at Once Upon A Tide was absolutely amazing…. Everything from the house being very clean and well laid out to the location was above & beyond. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are extremely comfortable and the outdoor shower was fantastic. A 30 second walk to the beach just topped it off! We’ll definitely be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Loved the location, dead end road, kids able to ride bikes and walk to beach with ease
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

June M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This house has plenty of room, comfortable beds, quick walk to the beach, and a perfect location. Ward Realty was very nice to work with, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Loves this property and would stay again. Great location and access to the beach. Property was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clinton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house with a great location. Quiet and off the main road but just an easy walk
Great location, easy beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

kent c.

Liked: Cleanliness
i would stay at this property again - family had a great time - short walk to beach
great time

10/10 Excellent

Gary L., SUMERDUCK

Topsail Family Reunion
The property is well maintained. There are excellent views of the ocean in different directions from both decks. You can easily hear the surf from the decks. The decks are spacious with nice deck furniture. The house comes with a well stocked kitchen. The bedrooms were all nice sized and the beds were very comfortable. There was ample parking. The access to the beach was very close, across the street and one house down. The only reason for the 3 stars was that the floors were sandy as were the tubs. However, the rest of the place was very clean. Ward Realty was very easy to communicate with and very helpful with info on trash pick-up and check-in and check-out procedures. I would definitely use them again. All in all, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019