[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats Vacation home in Surf City with a marina and a restaurant ![Studio (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/4d8dfc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Studio (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/fe250df6_edited_c6ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (5 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/ccc03223.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (5 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/7601cd58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (2 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/79ced6c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats provides amenities like a marina and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio (5 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/ccc03223.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio (5 Bedrooms) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Dishwasher Flat-screen TV - 2970 sq ft - 5 bedrooms - Sleeps 12 - 3 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Studio (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/4d8dfc8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio (3 Bedrooms) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Dishwasher Flat-screen TV - 1969 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds ![Studio (2 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/79ced6c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio (2 Bedrooms) ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Heating Kitchen Refrigerator Dishwasher Flat-screen TV - 1001 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHolly-Ridge-Hotels-Sandy-Lu-1-2.h118202455.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHolly-Ridge-Hotels-Sandy-Lu-1-2.h118202455.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Surf City, this vacation home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. [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%7C34.43964%2C-77.52350&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YXZNYhWIZ5WiGFe1d_FwVYLe55A=) 1402 N New River Dr #1 & #2, Holly Ridge, NC, 28445 ### What's nearby - Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.3 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬9 min walk - ‪Surf City Line - ‬19 min walk - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬4 min drive - ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats Vacation home in Surf City with a marina and a restaurant Along with a marina, this smoke-free vacation home has a restaurant and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The vacation home provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 3 bathrooms and a dryer, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 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Surf City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=48607672&PinnedHotelID=48607672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Marina ### Laundry - Dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Sailing 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) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[at the property\] ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats located? > Situated in Surf City, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi, and Inis Spa. 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