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Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too!

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, and pendant lighting. - Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! (Surf City)
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, ceiling fans, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood. - Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! (Surf City)
A dining area with a wooden table, a woven pendant light, and a view of the outside. - Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! (Surf City)
A spacious kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a dining area with chairs and a table. - Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! (Surf City)
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window with a city view. - Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! (Surf City)
Located close to Surf City Beach, Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1242 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too!

  • New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

    Dog-gone Salty Cottage: Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too!

    Bed Sizes: King (1), Queen (1), Twin (2)

    Welcome to Dog-gone Salty Cottage! (Formerly Carolina Cottage)

    Stop scrolling - you've found the perfect beach cottage to call home on your next coastal Carolina getaway. This sweet retreat sits only a five-minute walk from the sand, and within walking distance of several restaurants and bars. The shopping, restaurants, and amenities of Surf City are around two miles away.

    At home, enjoy sunny mornings with coffee and starry nights with cocktails on your large front deck, complete with a porch swing. Inside, you'll find vibrant, cheerful decor and an open floor plan ideal for spending time with loved ones. The sleek, modern kitchen features a full suite of stainless steel appliances and all the cookware you need to whip up favorite recipes, and there's room for everyone at mealtime around the adjacent dining table. Even better, step outside to your fully screened sunroom and dine alfresco with a view of the fully enclosed yard while the ceiling fan keeps you cool or the portable heater keeps it cozy.

    After a day on the sand, bask in the central AC while the washer/dryer make quick work of the day's laundry. Four TVs and free WiFi should keep everyone entertained, or unplug entirely and head back out to the sunroom to relax under the café lights. The relaxing retreat you've been dreaming of awaits - all that's left to do is book.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,242 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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

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 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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is by the sea. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Surf City travel guide
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier with a series of beams and a view of the water beyond.
    Surf City Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A wooden pier extending into a calm sea under a cloudy sky.
    Surf City Pier
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • A brick building with arched entrances and a sign reading "DePaolo Hall".
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    48 min drive - 65.4 km
  • A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.
    Riverwalk
    52 min drive - 67.3 km
  • A beach with a wooden fence, tall grass, and waves crashing onto the shore.
    Wrightsville Beach
    54 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shaka Taco
    4 min drive
  • Sear's Landing
    6 min drive
  • Daddy Mac's Beach Grille
    4 min drive
  • Margaritas Mexican Grill & Cantina
    4 min drive
  • Surf City Line
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Permuda Island and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cozy Surf City Cottage just a short walk to the beach - bring your dogs too! Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Quiet beach retreat

Loved this rental, felt like home away from home. Great area, fenced yard is great, decor and amenities were wonderful. Short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Charming Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed this property inside and out. Our pet loved the yard and outdoor space. The kitchen was perfect size for us to prepare meals. The location to the beach is very convenient and close to restaurants and stores. Overall, great place!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kenny G.

Stellar once again

We love this place. Morning coffee in the screened in porch with our dogs, easy walks to the beach, comfy couches for tv/movies and plenty of kitchen amenities to cook for everyone. Start to finish, this place is great. We always end up booking our next visit before we even leave.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lee L.

surf city get together

The master bedroom, bed was awesome with tilt head and foot, and shower was clean with no mold.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Beach cottage

We loved this property! Loved everything about it. The house is bright, open and has beautiful decor. Very peaceful location .The fenced yard is a rare find! Very short walk to beach access. Can't wait to go back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

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

Home away from hone

I love this place. This is my second time this summer. It is a short five minute walk to the beach. The place has all the items needed for a short or long stay. It is convenient to everthing. Lots of great restaurants! I look forward to booking again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Harold C.

Carolina Cottage in Topsail

We love this place! So many things to mention. The beds were made when we arrived. How wonderful to not make beds on your 1st day of vacation after a long drive. The towels and sheets supplied were fluffy, not scratchy as places before. Plenty provided. A clean and open setup. So much storage spaces in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen had all the amenities and a empty pantry so we could store our things and not have it all over the counters. I have some mobility issues. The lack of large stairing to the deck / home made my issue non existent. Fenced yard for our dogs! FINALY we had an issue with the door keypad. Our call was quickly responded to. Trying to correct over the phone was not working so someone was there in 30 minutes. They did fix the issue but gave us keys just in case.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Rebecca H.

Cozy and comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay and would love to stay here again. The kitchen is very nice and well stocked with everything you need. The house had plenty of towels and sheets and all the linens that we needed. Very nice home and yard had lots of space for our dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL D.

Great First time visit

Great place to stay. Furnishings and especially kitchen appliances were outstanding. About two blocks from the beach.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Beautiful Beach Home

We were four seniors and loved that this was a one level house. The house was beautiful and had everything you could possibly want in a rental. Everything in the house was top quality. I would highly recommend this house and would stay again in the future if I am ever in the Surf City area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Francine M.

Dog friendly

This was a perfect house for my 2 older dogs. The deck lead directly to the fenced in yard with only 3 stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rachelle W.

Family vacation

The house was wonderful, everything was comfortable. Close enough to the beach to walk even with all the stuff you have to bring for the kids. We hated leaving! Our only issue was the screen door was broken when we arrived and even after contacting Vacasa, no one came to fix it so we didn’t utilize the porch while we were there because bugs could still get in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Visiting my Marine

We stayed for a week use our summer family vacation to visit our son that is stationed in Camp Lejune. He house size was perfect we are a family of four. My Marine had his girlfriend visiting and my youngest son brought a friend . The kitchen was perfect size with the open spaces it bigger than you can appreciate in the photos. It was so hot we hardly used the porch, but great central air conditioner . The best beach just two blocks from the public access it was beautiful . We won’t hesitate to rent this again if we decide to go there next summer. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Carolina Cottage

Cozy, coastal, light and airy beach cottage! My family, my sister and niece really enjoyed our beach trip to the Carolina Cottage near the Surf City canals. From the screened in porch to the beach was ONLY a 2 block walk! It was perfect! We were able to enjoy the sunrise, beautiful weather all week, the sunsets and of course we were able to see the first turtle release of the 2023 season as well as see multiple turtle nests. We prepared several meals at the house, which was stocked with cooking supplies/utensils that we could cook with. Plenty of spacious kitchen cabinets and countertop/ prep area as well as being well lit! There was plenty of seating areas for everyone to be together or alone, whatever their choice was. Thank you for allowing us to stay in a cottage away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Derek K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Be Careful not to Leave Anything

Beware that this isn’t a VRBO owner to guest rental if that’s what you are looking for. The property is managed by a global vacation property management company. The overall stay was great however beware of the host company’s policy for item left behind which is as follows: - Cleaning service removes items left behind from the property. - no on notifies you - you pay $25 plus tax to perform a search for your item in addition to any shipping costs. - if you don’t pay within two weeks then they own your items.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Franklin W.

Dog friendly house

This house was great for our one senior dog and our 2 year old that was adopted during the pandemic...so he does not do well away from his people. House itself was great, spacious, well stocked kitchen. The highlight is the screened porch where we probably spent 75% of our waking hours that were not on beach. Straight shot to public beach access and beach was not busy during weekdays. The house was not as clean at check in as some others we have stayed in, but local management did reach out monday and offer to send cleaning crew back out....we declined because that was just not worth it after we had cleaned up and moved all our stuff in. Had a few maintenance issues that they sent people out for, which was inconvenient because we felt someone should stay with dogs if strangers would be coming in and out. But it is to be expected....locals work M-F and difficult to nail down an appt time through vacasa. We understood. Overall, great house for our needs.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Faith H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025