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

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Located in the heart of Topsail Island, Hattie Soundfront Cottage offers a warm welcome with 4 decks featuring 360 views of the inter-coastal waterway and sunsets over the sound. Take advantage of private outdoor showers, extra storage on ground level, and plenty of parking underneath house and driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

Dishes should be cleaned & put away prior to departure. Unfortunately, the cleaning crew doesn't have time to wait for the dishwasher to run.

Pets

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Soundfront Topsail Beach Getaway - New Listing! Holly Ridge

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Southside Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inis Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Over Sound Just a Block From the Ocean! Short Walk to Shopping/Dining. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megahn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
No complaints! Very nice and close to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great Family Property

Came in for the week to relax and enjoy the beach. Anita and her home are awesome. She was very responsive and made sure we had what was needed. 8 of us stayed there very comfortably!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April L.

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

Amazing location!

Beautiful sunsets, short walk to the beach, and all the beach gear you could think of accessible to you! We loved our stay here. Communicating with the owner was easy and fast as well. Would absolutely recommend this home to a friend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri C.

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

Pictures are accurate

Great location. Easy check-in. Inside was clean. The quilts had to be washed before making the beds because they were stained. The beds weren’t comfortable. There were ants in the kitchen when we checked in. Contacted host and they responded quickly on where they thought it was coming from and a recommendation on what we could do for it. Overall it was a decent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

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

Amazing location

Walking distance to the beach and in the heart of surf city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan A.

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

Great place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

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

Family Fun

This property is ideal for making fun memories with your family. Amazing views for gathering together including beautiful sunsets over the intercoastal water, plenty of space for , 2 1/2 bathrooms made showering much easier with our group of 7, parking for 4 vehicles, indoor & outdoor games available for quality time & laughs, beach equipment/ toys were a bonus especially the surf boards. The outdoor shower and additional hose made beach clean up much easier. Multi level balconies provided plenty of seating & opportunity to view wildlife together. Hosts were quick to respond and genuinely kind. There is even a path available with the property that leads you to the beach within a block. We made so many FUN memories as a family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

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

Kyle H.

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

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

Trish B.

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

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

Samantha L.

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

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

Tareq N.

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

Loved everything about this house

The house is beautiful and the kitchen has everything you need. Mattresses are high quality and very comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Avigale H.

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

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

Elizabeth S.

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

A gem!

We adored this place! We stayed during the shoulder season, and I wanted someplace that was close to the beach, had a good kitchen (we love cooking) and had a nice view, in case it rained (which it did). This ticks all those boxes and more. The owner was super responsive when we had a question. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

almost as good as oceanfront

Loved the property. View of sound from back deck was stunning. House lived bigger than it looks. Kitchen and living area flowed well and having 2 seating areas was great. Big pantry and closets in bedroom and bathrooms. Nice yard for the kids to play in and they loved the swings. Overall a great property. Owners were responsive to any problems we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

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

Cindy A.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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