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Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining.

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    1 min walk
  • Sunrise Bagel
    7 min walk
  • Jacksonville Station
    36 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    43 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.

Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining.

The Hattie Soundfront Cottage is located in Surf City - the heart of Topsail Island and Topsail Beach. Named after our Great Aunt who loved the beauty nature offers. 3Br, 2.5 bath plus an outdoor shower. Reverse layout duplex with open floor plan overlooking beautiful inter-coastal waterway just steps away from the ocean. Fully furnished to feel like a home away from home. Just 1/2 mile to city center - walk to restaurants, ice cream, shopping, groceries, the community center, pier, surf school, 2 parks and more. Bunk room for the kids sleeps 4 with remaining two bedrooms comfortably appointed with queen beds with views of the sound and decks. Private outdoor shower and extra storage on ground level. Four decks offer 360 views, including sunsets over the sound and an abundance of birds and wildlife! Plenty of parking underneath house and driveway. Linens are provided and will be delivered to the house - 2 queen, 2 twin and 1 full bed and all bath towels. Convenient location also provides easy access to off island grocery stores and shopping.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Thomas Tackle and Seafood. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Steps from Thomas Tackle and Seafood and 5 minutes on foot from Surf City Beach
Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. offers its guests a hot tub and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Anita Watkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets allowed but this is not a pet free home.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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

Soundfront Topsail Beach Getaway - New Listing! Holly Ridge

Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, great location, lots of property perks
Seriously you are just a few minutes walk to a nearby beach access point. You're even within walking distance to some great dining options, gift shops, and a grocery store. Almost everything you need for a day at the beach they have on-hand. The outdoor shower was super-helpful in keeping all that sand you bring back out of the house. There were games for the kids to play, a Roku we used to help live stream the Olympics, books that my spouse found engaging while she enjoyed some early morning moments on one of the 4 decks. I have no complaints about the home at all. Thanks for letting us stay at your property, we loved every minute of it except a few sunburns :).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well equipped
We had a great stay at Anita’s house. Very clean. Everything you could need is there. This was our fThe only thing I wo
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Walking distance to the beach and in the heart of surf city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach getaway
My boyfriend and i brought 4 teenagers for a beach vaca. Everything was perfect and we made great memories ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!!!!!!
I can’t say enough positive things about this stay!!First of all, the owner was very quick to respond when I had lost the check in info. We met two of the neighbors who actually live in houses on either side and they were so nice! Having our linens saran wrapped and in a tub let us know that they were definitely clean and we didn’t even use them all so we had plenty! If we had stayed longer we would have also had the washer and dryer available. The house was spotless, extremely roomy and had such a welcoming feel and beautiful decor. We don’t have little ones but we noticed how family and kid friendly it was from the little step stools under the sinks , kids seating to a downstairs closet FULL of beach wagons, beach toys etc! Also there were movies, games and books. We loved playing corn hole in the back yard as we watched the most gorgeous sunset!! Having three bathrooms and two showers was perfect! The absolute highlight of this house was the porches!!! You could open the door of the living room, two bedrooms and kitchen and have full access to very roomy porches. Being able to open the curtains of the main bedroom and have that gorgeous view of the sound which you could enjoy either from inside or outside on the porch was just breathtaking! There was a nice breeze in the evenings as i sat on the porch facing the sound and read until it became dark. You just can’t go wrong with this house. I am hoping that it will be available off season because we would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset over the Sound!
Really enjoyed the stay at this sound front location over Labor Day weekend. Just a half mile walk into town and the beach was just one block over. Kitchen is well stocked and plenty of beach equipment in the storage room so we didn’t have to haul everything from Wake Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great place - Clean, walking distance to beach, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time!
My friends and I greatly enjoyed the house and accommodations! Great facilities, nice beds, and only a short distance to the beach. Would stay here again in the future and eagerly recommend this space to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Big Families
Beautiful property, tons of things inside and outside to do/use to keep kiddos entertained and comfortable. My kids loved the bunk beds and cooking in the kitchen was a dream! We’re already talking about coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avigale H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
The house was super clean, orgnaized, and provided MANY kitchen appliances. There was no struggle with preparing food. The area was great and super close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer vacation
Perfect place to stay with college age children. Loved the spacious kitchen and and it was well stocked. The evening sunsets were picture perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reed J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Rental
The property was clean, well-situated, and suited my family's needs perfectly. The outdoor shower is a Godsend and it's a reasonable walk to the beach and close to Surf City. I initially thought we might explore the various beaches in the island, but the beach closest to the property was so nice, convenient, and low-key that we went there everyday. I would definitely take my family back here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milton E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Enjoyed our stay very much. Balconies afforded beautiful sunset views from living area as well as from two bedrooms. Clean and spacious living/kitchen/dining areas. Great proximity to Surf City Bridge, thus allowing access to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Well stocked and comfortable. TThe views out the back were beautiful. Close to beach and shops. The storage room had lots of useful items for the beach including chairs, sand toys and corn hole boards. Anita replied to messages very quickly. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
We Enjoyed it so much. Going back again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Larger than it looks online
Unit was more spacious then expected. Great location and beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in great location
Beautiful view, minutes to the beach. Plenty of space in the house. Outdoor shower with hot water was a great feature. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views of the sound
My husband and I had an excellent stay. The house was in an excellent location and an easy walk to the beach or to restaurants in Surf City. We spent a lot of time on the 3rd floor balcony watching egrets and herons in the Sound. I would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house with all you need for a beach getaway!
We had a wonderful time staying at this lovely property. It’s cozy and spacious at the same time. Everything you’d need for a beach getaway. We loved the close proximity to the beach and being able to borrow the beach cart, toys and chairs. Anita the host is great at communicating if you need anything. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B., Clarks Summit

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
You really can’t beat the sunset view and the quick walk to the beach! Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Everything about this stay was good. The only downside was that the WiFi was off and on the whole time. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nomi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent beach stay
Clean, convenient and well equipped. Watch sunset from the deck and stroll to the beach. Short walk to the market and shops in Surf City as well. Our host was friendly and helpful. Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

C E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time!
Great stay at Surf City. Close enough to walk to the pier and Charlotte St. public access beach. Linens were provided= big +! There was a queen size futon upstairs also for an extra sleeping option. That was helpful for my late night teenagers. Overall an EXCELLENT value for money. I hope we can return again soon! The view out back was spectacular. We enjoyed hanging out on the porch whenever we could. 🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place for family
Owner responded to our questions quickly. The house was very clean. Close to everything. The sunset view was amazing! Would stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

townsend m.

Liked: Cleanliness
First but not last time at Topsail
We had a wonderful experience staying at Hattie's place. The view over the Sound is stunning and readily available from the spacious interior of the house. The place was immaculate and well-appointed. Great for cooking and time with the family. The host was especially friendly and helpful and we can't say enough about the quality of the experience. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021