[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! Cottage in Surf City with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48607700/48607672/906466ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48607700/48607672/c6f415ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48607700/48607672/da09fcd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48607700/48607672/80151c41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48607700/48607672/80990f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! A lovely, 2nd row, beach cottage, perfect for your stay at Surf City! Within walking distance of local restaurants, shops, and public beach access. Open plan with spacious screened in back patio. TV, cable, and WiFi also provided. Full kitchen to allow your family to enjoy home cooked meals too! The Fishbowl has a spacious, screened in back porch, a perfect place to chill and enjoy a quiet morning cup of coffee. A gas grill is also available for use by guests. The Fishbowl sits on the 2nd row road, oceanside, about 100 yards from a convenient beach access point. From the front porch, local restaurants, bars, and shops are just across the street within walking distance. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100987600/100987518/f3dc2c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage steps from the beach small pet friendly Surf City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=100987518&PinnedHotelID=100987518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75030000/75020500/75020401/3961d67d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Monthly winter rates. 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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 Vrbo Property The Fishbowl The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! “The Fishbowl” The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! ## 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%7C34.43158%2C-77.53551&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0SFBF3XhK0biyKEQPQHiEx_hG44=) Surf City, NC #### What's nearby - Inis Spa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Seacoast Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Southside Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Ohana Paddle Sports - 18 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬18 min walk - ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬15 min walk - ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is “The Fishbowl” - The Perfect Surf City Intimate Beach Cottage! located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? 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