Peaceful Surf City cottage with ocean views and easy beach access

Surf City, North Carolina
$261 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

New in our program, this home as many great reviews from past guests!

Perfectly positioned along North Shore Drive, Living the Dream is a charming beach cottage offers beautiful ocean views, easy beach access, and a peaceful setting away from the crowds. Recently remodeled, the home blends classic coastal charm with modern comforts, creating the perfect spot for a laid-back Topsail getaway.

Step inside and you'll immediately feel the warm, inviting atmosphere. The cozy living room features a spacious sofa that converts into an additional sleeping area, a TV for relaxing evenings, and direct access to the deck—ideal for enjoying the ocean breeze. Just beyond, the dining area provides a comfortable space for meals and gathering together.

The kitchen, tucked into the soundside corner of the home, is thoughtfully arranged and equipped with everything you need to prepare your favorite dishes during your stay.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1178 Sq Ft (109 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Shelby

    Submitted Oct 30, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    These hosts really thought of everything! The beautiful decor made for a cozy, homey feel, the beds were all very cozy, the outdoor shower helped keep sand to a minimum, there were plenty of towels provided and extra blankets,

  • Jessica Z.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We just had the most wonderful week at this home! It was so close to the public access, and it was on a dead end street. This beach house was a hidden gem for sure! We will be back!

  • Theresa G.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    The location, price, and overall amenities were perfect for our family of 5. The toys were a nice addition.The oven was broken the entire time we were there. This was apparently a known issue before we arrived because we received a text about it before even using the oven. We ended up having to discard food we bought to try to save ourselves money because we could not get anyone to come fix the oven. I texted daily and kept getting excuses to wait. We finally gave up by Thursday, gave the neighbor our oven food, and spent more money on going out. This part was not the property owner's fault but I am very unhappy with Vacasa who was managing the property.

  • Theresa G.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    The home, location, and price were perfect for our family of 5. However the lack of response on a broken oven, that was apparently known prior to our stay, was unacceptable.

  • Chris G.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Great access to the beach

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    House is close to everything that you need and literally just a walk across the street to public beach access. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Thomas H.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This is the worst vacation experience my family has ever had and the lack of customer service from Vacasa is astonishing. We reached out to the local and corporate contacts for help and no one stepped up to help. We had to deal with mice/rat poop after they ate our bread and other typical food items on the counter. While eating at the dinner table cockroaches crawled across the table. There are 2x4’s and plywood in place of cabinets, towel hangers are falling off the wall, there were numerous light bulbs out making visibility difficult. We left the home in fear of sickness and our son’s allergies. Do not stay here, it’s terrible the house’s condition is so bad as the location to the beach is good.

  • Bridget S.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Great location, floors and counters clean, kitchen clean, day 2 - I saw and took pictures of roaches in the kitchen. I called VRBO or Vacassa and was told someone would be there ASAP - noone showed or contacted me - I was in this house for 5 nights. We saw cockroaches in the kitchen and one in the master bathroom..... Needless to say I won't stay at this house again.

  • Savannah W.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Before arriving to our vacation, I had a few questions and the staff was very helpful and quick at responding. This house was the perfect location, it was so close to the beach and had a pretty view from the porch. But we discovered the dishes were left in the dishwasher, there were things still in the dryer. We were stuck smelling all the trash in the trash cans from the previous renters for our 6 day stay. We also found live cockroaches in the kitchen, every single night and the pots and pans weren’t very clean.

  • Brandy H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    The kitchen has several issues and needs updates

  • Ann Grey N.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    This beach cabin was really dirty. It’s a shame because it’s close to the beach. Both from and back decks need replacing.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    House is located right next to beach access. Beautiful view. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$261+
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