Title: Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=117294975&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly Apartment in Surf City with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly ![Terrace/patio - Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117295000/117294975/50610f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117295000/117294975/ead225dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117295000/117294975/817c2ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117295000/117294975/1d24126d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117300000/117295000/117294975/af80f0e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms1 bathroom900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly Welcome to Below Deck in Surf City! • Private 3 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment • 0.1 Miles to nearest beach access • Beach towels & 4 beach chairs provided • Well stocked full size kitchen • Centrally located, just 5 min from Surf City Pier The Space: • Private 3 bedroom apartment in Surf City! • Located 0.1 miles from the beach with public access. • Full kitchen including pots/pans, kitchen ware, and more • High-speed WiFi. • Bedroom 1: Queen • Bedroom 2: Queen • Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds • Reserved off-street parking for 2 vehicles. Please park on the right side of the driveway. • Below Deck is the bottom unit of a duplex. • Bed linens, bath towels, and beach towels provided. • We also provide enough hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, & trash bags to get you started upon arrival. However, if you are staying longer than a couple nights, please plan to supplement with your own supplies based on your personal needs. • Please note that we do require a signed rental agreement. House Rules: • NO SMOKING. If anything is smoked inside, you will incur a $250 fee for deodorization treatment. • Check-in time is 4:00PM and check out by 10:00AM. No parking on premises before check in time or after check out time. Unapproved late check outs may result in $200 fee. • Self check-in with keyless PIN code lock • Be respectful of our neighbors by keeping noise volumes low. • In order to avoid potential staining, please do NOT use bleach to clean anything during your stay. We have professional cleaners who will use bleach appropriately in between guests to ensure a high standard of cleanliness. • Do not burn incense, essential oils, or similar items. These scents are difficult to remove before the next guest checks in, and some guests may have sensitivity to smells. • Guest must sign rental agreement. Pet Policy • Please message us for pet approval prior to booking. • Pets MUST be added to your reservation during the booking process. Once added, the $75 pet fee is included as part of the nightly rate (spread out equally over the course of the stay) and in the total price at checkout. • Pet fee is non-refundable and is a flat rate for the stay. • Limit is 2 dogs; no other animals permitted. • Must pick up all droppings from pet(s). • Dogs must be fully housebroken. • Dogs are not permitted on furniture or linens. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: - NO SMOKING. If anything is smoked inside, you wi ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95940000/95930600/95930528/3d3ced24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront, Pool, Pet-friendly, First Floor, Next to restaurant and Tiki Bar. 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Reach out to us for more informa ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted \- NO SMOKING. If anything is smoked inside, you wi ## 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6e8a0x ## About the area ![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%7C34.43577%2C-77.52904&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K-9-jXcez-_hqQSkvu_CXYkwqWI=) Surf City, NC #### What's nearby - Surf City Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Inis Spa \- 19 min walk \- 1.7 km - Southside Park \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km - Surf City Pier \- 3 min drive \- 2.6 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬16 min walk - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sear's Landing - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly? ### Where is Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Steps to the Beach | Pet Friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness We enjoyed it ##### Kevin Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025