Secluded Home Nestled under Live Oaks. Beach Gear & Linens Included.

Surf City, North Carolina
$396 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the Shell of Sargasso! This quaint and charming home is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a Topsail Island vacation.

Nestled in the quiet community of Pleasant Cove and surrounded by large, live oaks, you will surely find serenity on the decks of this home. Located just minutes from both, Topsail Beach and Surf City, there are many restaurants, shops, grocery stores and parks nearby. With just a three minute walk to the nearest beach access, you will have your toes in the sand in no time! After a day in the sand and sun, rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower, enjoy dinner at the screened in picnic table and end the evening relaxing on the decks with a good book.

Upon entry, you will find an open living space, kitchen and dining area as well as the primary bedroom. Open living spaces makes spending family time together that much easier! The dining table offers seating for six and is perfect for those family game nights or just enjoying meals together. Three additional seats can be found at the kitchen bar. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to cook meals in including pots, pans, flatware, microwave, oven/stove, coffee pot and more! The outside deck wraps around to the dining area and living area, making it the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee.

The primary bedroom is located on the lower level right off of the kitchen and offers a comfortable Queen sized bed, as well as an attached full bath. Please, note that this bathroom is the only bathroom on the lower level. On the upper level, you will find two additional bedrooms. Guest bedroom 1 offers a Queen sized bed, plenty of closet space and a private outdoor deck. Guest bedroom 2 features two more additional beds, 1 Double and 1 Twin. This bedroom does have a full ensuite bathroom however, this bathroom is the only bathroom upstairs so will be shared with the other guest bedroom.

Pack light for your stay! There is a washer/dryer and ALL bed linens and towels are provided!

(1) set of towels is provided for each person on the reservation up to the max capacity. A set of towels includes (1) bath towel, (1) hand towel and (1) wash cloth.

ISPM also provides our guests with a Welcome Bag to help kick your stay off on the right foot. Welcome Bags include a roll of paper towels, a roll of toilet paper, trash bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, dish soap and sponge. Please, keep in mind that these are just to get you started and are not meant to be enough for a weeks stay.


House Rules:
**Guests will be required to submit valid photo ID, as well as a signed rental agreement within 48 hours in order for the reservation to be considered complete**
**Guests authorizes Inlet Shores Property Management to process a credit/debit card prior to check-in in order to hold a security deposit**
**Guests must be at least 25 years of age**
**NO parties of any kind is allowed on the premises**
**Absolutely NO smoking allowed**

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay 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 : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jon K.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Very close to the beach. Comfortable spot. Would definitely stay again.

  • Gregory K.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Prior to our arrival, we read the review that is posted below ours. We reached out to the host and they were more than accommodating to making sure concerns were taken care of. The deck was newly power washed and we loved hanging out there each morning. The trees provide for some nice privacy and are beautiful to look at. We found the cleanliness of the house to be excellent. The location is ideal, quiet privacy with a two minute walk to the beach! We appreciated the communication received from the host on a few occasions.

  • Robert G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    A very easy and short walk to the beach. It was a nice quiet neighborhood.

  • Jusseth V.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Hidden Gem!! Would definitely recommend and stay again

  • Andrew Y.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    House was exactly as stated. House was very clean and came with everything I needed to get started. Was very pleased with the house. Would recommend to others.

  • Rai T.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful Shell of Sargasso Home in Surf City, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The house was impeccably clean and incredibly cozy, making it the perfect retreat for our getaway. The host was fantastic, providing immediate responses to any questions we had, which made our stay even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was the location – just a short walk from the beach, allowing us to enjoy the sun and surf with ease. Additionally, the house is situated in a quiet neighborhood, offering a peaceful and relaxing environment. We would definitely stay here again if we come up to Surf City in the future. Highly recommended!

  • Mallory K.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Very beautiful property, host was responsive and helpful. Highly recommend :)

  • Natalie E.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house exceeded our expectations, the kitchen was stocked and the goodies on the counter was such a thoughtful touch. We expected to bring linens, but didn’t need to. The beds were CRAZY comfortable, and we had way more than enough space for all of us. It was indeed a 5 minute max walk to the beach, incredibly pleasant and easy to get to. We love Surf City/Topsail and have been going for years. This house made this year’s annual trip so enjoyable for us. Special thank you to Hunter who was very friendly and responsive throughout our stay!!! We will definitely look to stay here again!

  • Jared H.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The Shell of Sargasso is a perfect house: private, quiet, spacious and a quick walk to the beach. We’ve stayed 2 times at this house and will come back again! The house has always been clean and well kept, always stocked with just what we need for when we first get there.

  • John F.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had a wonderful experience! Hunter is a great host and communication was top shelf. The location was great and the beach was 3 minutes away!! We would definitely come back to this wonderful property again!

  • Ben G.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Beautiful house located in an idyllic setting nestled in the old live oak trees. Easy walk from the public access located at the top of the driveway. Wonderful hosts who are responsive with a listing just as described.

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Lovely home with a great location. Nestled in the live oaks felt like a treehouse. Enjoyed coffee on the deck. Would book again.

  • Brittina L.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Everything was spectacular.

  • Robert C.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at this house. It is secluded in a very quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by trees. The trees provide shade all day long. It's less than a 5 minute walk from the beach with a public beach access point that's perfectly placed. The interior of the home is clean and furnished with quality furniture and a full kitchen. There were pleanty of clean linens and towels. We were a family of 4 and felt very comfortable in this house. We were surprised by the snack basket and basic items like trash bags and kitchen supplies. We had to buy very few supplies. There ae plenty of good restaurants nearby. I loved having coffee on the balcony each morning. Saw deer the first day there! We'll be back! Thanks!

  • Nathan B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Our beach house rental in Surf City exceeded all expectations. The stunning ocean views, well-appointed amenities, and convenient location made it the perfect spot for a memorable beach vacation.

  • Christina P.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We loved this house. Everything was lovely and I would definitely return.

  • Peyton S.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This quaint house in a relaxed neighborhood was the perfect stay for my birthday weekend. With just a short 2 minute walk to the beach and plenty of shade for us at home , it made for a great time. We were able to grill out with the the charcoal grill downstairs on the patio, use some spices to cook in the kitchen and had plenty of utensils and plates to use as well. It was easy to clean with the amenities and very comfortable after our Long Beach days. If you and your family want a relaxing weekend right by the beach. This is the place to do it.

  • Shannon Z.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Great neighborhood! Easy walk to the beach. Perfect size for what we needed. Would definitely stay there again!

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$396+
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