Title: Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access Beachfront, with water park ## Photo gallery for Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access ![Property grounds - Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647300/120647204/63a6edf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647300/120647204/3905baa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647300/120647204/a929e58d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647300/120647204/2f20c4a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647300/120647204/7eba54ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access provides amenities like golfing on site and a water park. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access Welcome to Riptide, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront retreat in Surf City, North Carolina, designed to accommodate up to 6 guests. With direct beach access and stunning, unobstructed views, this freshly updated home offers the ultimate coastal escape. With its pet-friendly status, the whole family can join in on your next beach vacation. Step outside to the expansive beachfront deck, complete with built-in flat benches and lounge seating, and take in sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. From sunrise coffee to sunset cocktails, this outdoor space will quickly become the centerpiece of your stay. A private boardwalk makes it easy to feel the sand between your toes in seconds. The first level features the home’s inviting living areas, where large windows frame breathtaking ocean and beach views. Relax in the stylishly decorated living room, or gather in the updated kitchen that’s fully equipped for preparing meals with ease. All three bedrooms are located on the second level. The primary suite boasts a king bed, ensuite bathroom, and incredible ocean views. The second bedroom offers a queen bed, while the third features two twin beds—perfect for kids or additional guests. A second full bathroom ensures plenty of space and convenience for the whole group. From its panoramic Atlantic views and modern interiors to its unbeatable oceanfront location, Riptide offers a classic beach getaway with contemporary touches. Book your stay at Riptide today and experience oceanfront living at its best. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### 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 ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93470000/93462500/93462407/87036941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cast-A-Waves - Ocean View Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub Surf City - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=93462407&PinnedHotelID=93462407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104040000/104039900/104039844/55347abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shorebird - Cute 3 BR Oceanfront Home; Pet Friendly! 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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 1744 ## About the area Located in Surf City, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Surf City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Surf-City.dx6339267) [View more Vacation homes in Surf City](https://www.expedia.ca/Surf-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6339267-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.40052%2C-77.58378&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VaD284FStMbZlchddSbBmR4ymZc=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - ![Under the pier at night.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/166778/7852b491-357f-4959-8199-3c78250eb7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Beach 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![I may have uploaded a few from here. It's because I always love coming here right before sunrise and watching the waves come in. Today it was very calm. I was able to get a very dark mood with the rainclouds in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/544058a5-dde8-4e99-b106-a268aa874b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Pier 5 min drive \- 5.0 km - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 55 min drive \- 58.8 km - ![Wrightsville Beach showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066253/6d358e96-3964-4597-8eb5-bece01ff4fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wrightsville Beach 57 min drive \- 61.4 km - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center 51 min drive \- 67.8 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) 55 min drive ### Restaurants - Salty Turtle Beer Company 8 min drive - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 6 min drive - The Crab Pot 6 min drive - Shaka Taco 6 min drive - Sear's Landing 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access? ### What time is check-out at Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access? ### Where is Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. Direct Beach Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riptide | Oceanfront Pet-Friendly Home w. 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