Title: A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113891151&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC Vacation home in Surf City with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC ![Beach nearby - A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113891200/113891151/81c4ef34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113891200/113891151/81ad787a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113891200/113891151/8e685446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113891200/113891151/6c0c8423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113891200/113891151/78807879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC provides amenities like golfing on site and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1560 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. ### A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC Ocean Views | Elevator | Surf City, NC | Dog Friendly! Welcome to "A Shore Thing" in Surf City, NC on Topsail Island This vacation rental features beautiful ocean views, dog friendly, an elevator, and 2 public beach accesses diagonally across! "A Shore Thing" will become your go-to vacation home for years to come! Located on North Shore Dr in Surf City, NC. This 4 bedroom 3 bathroom vacation rental property is only a short walk or even quicker drive to tons of restaurants, shops and entertainment in Surf City, NC! Pets: 2 dogs max, 60 lbs combined weight limit, $150 pet fee per dog Property Details: • Sleeps: 8 • Bed Sizes: 1 King + 2 Queen + 1 Bunkbed (twin/twin) • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • Parking: Up to 5-6 Vehicles • Pets: 2 dogs max | Combined weight limit of 60lbs. | $150 pet fee, per dog Featuring ocean views from 2 spacious ocean front facing decks. You can watch the sun rise with a cup of coffee, look for dolphins from the deck, or enjoy an unforgettable ocean view dinner with your friends & family. A Shore Thing will make you feel at home, away from home. The 1st floor is home to 3 bedrooms. Including: The master bedroom with private ensuite bathroom, 1 queen-size bedroom and the twin/twin bunkbed room. There is also a full size bathroom and washer & dryer. Upstairs you will find the 2nd queen size bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen, the dining area and the living room. Featured Amenities: • Elevator Access from the Carport to Top Level • Outdoor Enclosed Hot & Cold Shower • Spacious Ocean View Decks • Smart TV's in all Bedrooms & Living Room • All Bed & Bath Linens Included! • Pets: 2 dogs max, 60 lbs combined weight limit, $150 pet fee per dog Family Area/Living Room: • The 2nd floor features a bright and open, fully stocked kitchen. The kitchen opens up to the family style dining area and a spacious living room. The kitchen features a coffee maker, ideal for those peaceful mornings on the ocean view deck. • The living room has plenty of seating, including a large, comfy sectional couch. • Adjacent to the kitchen sits a full bathroom and a queen size bedroom. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Downstairs (1st Floor): • King Master: Features a pillowtop King size mattress, a smart TV, and a private en-suite bathroom. • Queen Bedroom: A smart TV, and a back deck facing the soundside. • Twin/Twin Bunkbed Bedroom: 2 twin beds, a smart TV, and a back deck facing the soundside. • Full Size Bathroom: The full-size guest bathroom sits between the 2 bedrooms and is accessible for all guests. Upstairs (2nd Floor): • Queen Bedroom: A smart TV, and a back deck facing the soundside. • Full Size Bathroom: Located directly across from the bedroom, accessible for all guests. Pets: • 2 dogs max, 60 lbs combined weight limit, $150 pet fee per dog Door Codes: • Personalized door codes will be sent the morning of check-in through text & email - please make sure you have updated/correct contact information upon booking. Early Check-in/Late Check-Out: • Please contact us at least 48 hours in advance during the busy season (Memorial Day - Labor Day) We can let you know if early check in or late check out will be available. If we can accommodate your request, we will be happy to! bonus: we do not charge extra! Bed & Bath Linens: • Bed and Bath linens are all provided (beach towels are not included)! • Upon arrival you will find clean bed & bath linens in a linen bag at the property. \*\* For an additional fee beds can be made, please contact our office to schedule this extra service at least a week before arrival. Booking Details: • Arrival & Departure: Check-In: 3 PM | Check-Out: 10 AM • Door Codes: Door access codes will be sent the morning of check-in through email & text message Complimentary items below are provided as a convenience for when you first arrive. (Additional supplies will be the responsibility of the guest): • 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom • 1 trash bag per trash can • 1 roll of paper towels in the kitchen • A small "starter set" of dish soap, sponge, laundry pod and dishwasher tab. Area Guide: • There are tons of restaurants in Surf City such as Shaka Taco, JM's Seafood and Daddy Mac's on the beach just to name a few plus dining options in North and South Topsail, Hampstead, Holly Ridge and Snead's Ferry. • If you still have the energy for some nighttime entertainment there are local beach bars, breweries, a wine bar, sports bars and several have live music all year round. • One of our favorite things to do with friends/family that come to visit here is hire a chartered fishing trip and rent jet-skis or bicycles/electric bikes! Family Fun Close By: • Surf City Surf School has amazing surf instructors and your kids will love it! Make sure to check out the summer programs available for kids at Island Ecological Adventures & Touch Tank Aquarium! Take a stroll around Soundside Park, or choose from the other multiple parks in the area and outdoor recreation spots for kids and adults alike with local golf courses and mini golf! • Inside the home when you arrive, there is a full list of fun places to go, eat and play around Topsail Island and surrounding areas!• You can also check out our "Area Guide" on our website to find a full list of things to do, upcoming events and more! After Booking: • We will send confirmation with your guest log-in and Vacation Rental Contract to the email address provided. Please check your spam/junk email and let us know right away if you did not receive an email to your regular inbox. This way we can ensure that you receive all important information regarding your vacation before your arrival, including door codes and final payment reminders! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,560 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102490000/102486500/102486487/a36ce8d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just Sandy | Partial Views + Just Across from the Beach! 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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 3200-277487 ## About the area Located in Surf City, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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. Jet skiing, windsurfing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours 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%7C34.43150%2C-77.53480&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hui1x5iJS2hTMzNHoNs3Sa1c7_I=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - Surf City Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Inis Spa \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Escape Spa \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Surf City Pier \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬19 min walk - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬14 min walk - ‪Sear's Landing - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC? ### What time is check-out at A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC? ### Where is A Shore Thing | Dog Friendly | Ocean Views | Surf City, NC located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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