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Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Located just 100 feet from the beach, this charming home offers a unique retreat. With its hardwood floors, stainless appliances and large deck perfect for taking in the ocean views, you'll feel right at home. The kids will love the game room with foos-ball, ping pong and pool table while you unwind on one of two patio areas or enjoy some fresh air on the screened porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher

Military and teacher discount of 10% of the rental rate before taxes, pet fee (each dog), linen etc. Discount given by the property owner not VRBO. Military and teacher discount applies to both active duty and retired members.

Up to two dogs allowed, no cats allowed. Pet fee is per pet. Please coordinate with the owner.

Listed exclusively on VRBO and its affiliates. If you see it anywhere else and it does not send you to VRBO then it is fraudulent.
3 bedroom 2.5 bath 1300 square foot home with hardwood floors, stainless appliances, screen porch, deck, patio and additional bathroom downstairs near the hot/cold outdoor shower. 2 queen beds, 1 double bed, 4 bunk beds and 2 full size fold out couches.
Sleeps 10 people in 7 beds but 14 people if you utilize both fold out couches.
Parking accommodates 6 vehicles easily and you could also park your boat on the side.
Beach access is 100 feet away with a new Hatteras ramp that you can roll your cooler or cart over, no more stairs.
For the kids we have a large game/storage room downstairs with foos-ball, ping pong, pool table, toys and an air hockey table. More fun things added all the time for rainy days. We have bikes to borrow. This room can be used for your extra beach gear or suitcases.

There is a full size fridge in the game/storage room with an ice maker for guest use.

We have chairs, boogie boards and sand toys for you to borrow.
For everyone to enjoy the beach breeze and view there is two patio areas, a large deck, a screened porch and a concrete area under the house.
For the dogs there is ample yard space all around and the backyard is fenced in.
For the fisherman there is a fish cleaning sink out back.
Park for the kids one block away.

Note: Smart doorbell, electronic locks and security camera. Nest Hello doorbell camera installed on front door, Nest security camera installed outside game room/storage area downstairs outside. The front door and storage area both have electronic deadbolts for your convenience. Customized code will be sent for your stay and no more worrying about lost keys. Google mini in living room for connection to doorbell and for Google access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only or cleaning deducted from deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Do not sleep downstairs in the storage/gameroom. It is not considered livable space.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to two dogs, no cats or other

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beach toys books board games & Foosball/air hockey

Events

No events allowed
Will result in immediate termination of rental.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only or cleaning deducted from deposit.

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
Note from host: Will result in immediate termination of rental.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Escape Spa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher located?

This family-friendly Surf City vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery, and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot and great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great week at the beach

Great location, clean house, beautiful ocean views! Couldn’t have had a better week! Communication with host was excellent! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this home. It was our second stay there and it was everything it’s promised to be. Great for a family of 4 and 2 dogs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

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

Wonderful week at the beach

Comfortable, well stocked, clean home with great ocean views. Quaint screened in porch area that is perfect for sipping coffee in the morning, or watching it rain in the afternoons. It was truly a wonderful visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We visit Topsail every year to see family. The location was excellent. It was close to everything. Great communication with home owner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

A Happy Place for sure

I love Topsail Beach! Nice home and fenced yard as I have little dogs! Easy access to the beach across the street. Comfortable home with a large tv in family room that I could easily operate! Had to reach out a couple of times and had a quick response and resolution! my car never left the driveway:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

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

Wonderful spot!

So close to the beach and a good sized fenced backyard was perfect for the pups! Clint was an excellent host and we had a great team.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at this property and we absolutely love the location, beach, and Surf City vibe. Enjoying our morning coffee while watching the sunrise from the beach or front porch is the perfect start to the day. The beach and ocean are easily accessed and perfect for families. The kitchen and grilling amemities made eating in a breeze. Access to the fenced in back yard is a big plus for those of us that travel with our fur baby. The host is very accommodating and his communications are prompt. We thoroughly enjoy vacationing at "Our Happy Place!"
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Our Happy place

Lovely home, will be adding this our regular rotation of vacation homes. Great host, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

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

Very enjoyable

Lovely home! Clean and cozy! Much larger than you’d expect. Decks are great. Backyard for dogs is super convenient. The game/storage room has everything you and the kids could possible need. Also really sweet neighbors!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Our happy place too

As with our last vist this home is a lovely place to relax and step away from our daily routines.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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

Family/Friends Getaway

This was the perfect place to get away for the weekend with our best friends and our babies. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great location!

Great Beach house!! Perfect for a stay where you’d like to walk from the house to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi C.

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

Surf City

Good location and really enjoyed view from screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Weekend getaway

Great price and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Spring break stay

Everything was as advertised. It truly is a happy place. The views of the water can’t be beat! The beach is so much better than public surf city beach, much nicer sand and not crowded. Easy walk caddy corner from the home.The home has everything you could need, including beach chairs, boggie boards and sand toys. The table games were a hit too. Our dogs loved the fenced yard.Clint was a pleasure to work with. Definitely a 5 star stay! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

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

Surf City NC - Our Happy Place

Really nice pet friendly home. The host was exceptional. Pictures of the house & location are accurate.Beautiful beach…Hope to visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

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

Girls weekend getaway

Really loved the location and the house was the perfect fit for us. Cozy and clean. Will want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Birthday celebration

Great time and weather. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings and evening. Look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konnie K.

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

Relaxing!

Wonderful location! Had everything we needed and more. Very spacious rooms and the screened in porch was a plus! Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Our Happy Place did not disappoint! Everything about our stay was perfect - the view, the sound of the ocean, the space, and the amenities! The check-in and check-out process was smooth. The whole experience couldn't have been better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Perfect location!

Perfect location with a nice home away from home. The downstairs large shed with the beach necessities was super convenient for our group. The outdoor shower and chairs were icing on the cake. Everything you need for a convenient vacation at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley G.

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

White (sandy) Christmas

This was our second stay at Our Happy Place. We had such a great time spending Christmas at Clint’s place. Check in was a breeze and he was so flexible on checking in early and checking out late. We spent the majority of our time on the front deck that overlooks the ocean. The kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfy and the backyard is a plus! Will definitely be booking again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

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

Family vacation

Clint was available to answer our questions. It was a wonderful cottage for a family vacation. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

60th birthday celebration

Loved this property! Quiet and convenient to beach access. Beautiful view, lots of fun things to do at the house. Would love to rent again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024