Title: Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 Vacation home in Surf City with kitchen and furnished lanai ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64668900/64668805/w1024h724x0y0-439e294c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64668900/64668805/d4424bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64668900/64668805/41b8cc38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64668900/64668805/3e025ec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathtub, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64668900/64668805/aa6545cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 Relaxing at Dawn by the Bay will be new favorite past time when you vacation at this gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home located on a quiet street in Surf City. Multiple outdoor spaces will provide ample places to sit in the morning sun and then enjoy gorgeous sunsets when the evening comes! The neutral colors and coastal decor will soothe the soul as you reconnect with family here! Three floors of living space is just what you need to enjoy wasting time here on Topsail Island! Living and Dining: •Modern kitchen •Dining and bar stools for 12+ •Designer décor •Covered deck access from living area •Bright and airy Sweet Dreams: •2nd Floor Master Bedroom includes King Bed, on suite bathroom with tub/shower, flat screen tv, direct access to partially covered sun deck •2nd Floor East Front Bedroom includes Queen Bed, direct access to partially covered sun deck, shares hall bathroom with tub/shower •2nd Floor West Front Bedroom includes Queen Bed, direct access to partially covered sun deck, shares hall bathroom with tub/shower •1st Floor Back Bedroom includes Queen Bed, flat screen tv, shares hall bathroom with shower •Top Floor Back Bedroom includes Bunk Bed, direct access to sun deck, shares bathroom with tub/shower •Top Floor Den includes Queen Sleeper Sofa, direct access to covered porch, flat screen tv, shares bathroom with tub/shower Outdoor Spaces: •One streetside covered porch with furniture •Two streetside decks with furniture •Three backside decks with furniture •Enclosed outdoor hot/cold shower •Dedicated beach access just across the street Location: Your beach rental is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the Surf City high rise bridge, near the central part of Topsail Island. This puts you close to restaurants, shops, Surf City Pier and more! Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island’s past. Amenities: •Central Air/Heat •4 Televisions (DISH Network),3 Blu-Ray players, •Wireless Internet •Fully Stocked Kitchen with Dishwasher, Microwave •Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans •Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower, Carport, Wet Weather Entry •1 Covered Porch, 4 Partially Covered Sun Decks & 1 Sun Deck Additional Property Information: •Smoke Free! •No Pets by Tenants! •Private Community Beach Access to the left of #1502 S. Shore Drive Trip Preparation: Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air and much more! See our site for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental. Please note that this rental does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty. Disclaimer: Photos displayed on this website are intended to provide a general representation of our vacation rental properties and the surrounding areas. While some amenities may be pictured, they are for display purposes only.  Only those amenities listed on the website description, not in photos, are available.  While we strive to keep all images accurate and up to date, furnishings, décor, and amenities may change over time and may vary slightly from what is shown. Seasonal differences, weather conditions, and lighting may also affect the appearance of the property.   We do our best to present each rental honestly, but we cannot guarantee that every detail will be exactly as depicted. If you have specific questions or requirements, please contact us directly before booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Furnished lanai - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108020000/108019200/108019120/1570bb24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun, Surf and Serenity Await! 2 Min Walk to Beach Access & Beautiful ICW Views Surf City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=108019120&PinnedHotelID=108019120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84060000/84052300/84052217/65ef2a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage Topsail Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=84052217&PinnedHotelID=84052217&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio (#1 - No Pets) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118202500/118202455/4d8dfc8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Lu by Carolina Retreats Holly Ridge - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=118202455&PinnedHotelID=118202455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49260000/49259200/49259185/752e82a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanview Island Retreat with views of The Atlantic and Waterway North Topsail Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=49259185&PinnedHotelID=49259185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119070000/119064900/119064833/87f6b4d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunrise Sands - Oceanfront, Pool, Hot tub, Elevator, Great Views! 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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 Dawn By The Bay Dawn By The Baydesigner Decor W/ocean Views Sleeps 12 80786 ## 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%7C34.41334%2C-77.56831&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mx8nTu9O_Hvb_G-Lof9A0VpW1lU=) Surf City, NC #### What's nearby - Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.3 km - Sloop Point Plantation - 22 min drive - 22.1 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive - ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Good place ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liza R. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Wonderful place!!! Beach access was just a block away and the shops were just down the street!!! We had so much room in the house and plenty of beds for everyone! Nice quiet neighborhood was also a plus!! No traffic driving up and down the street, was able to enjoy my morning coffee on the balcony! Will definately use this place again in the future for our family vacations!! ##### Liza R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie B. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family loved Dawn By The Bay! It was very clean and large enough for our family of 9. Everything you would ever need in the kitchen and enough seating for us all. We had zero issues during our week stay. We were notified twice through text for the trash to be picked up. Just a short walk to the beach and shopping centers.This is our families 3rd summer at Topsail/Surf City and we hope to visit for many years to come. ##### Stephanie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David B. G. Jul 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Dawn by the Bay Beautiful home and furnishings. So convenient to the beach but just far enough away to super quiet. It was the first vacation home we’ve had that we didn’t have to clean as we checked in. Only drawbacks were; a leak apparently from the third floor leaked down to the first floor where my infant granddaughter and daughter in law were staying, and no view of the ocean. But these are not dealbreakers. The management company responded right away for the leak and I didn’t really miss the views since we were so close to the beach. All in all. A GREAT place. ##### David B. G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clayton H. Jun 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing place. No issues. Stairs can be difficult. ##### Clayton H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Khrystal F. Aug 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location #### Dawn by the Bay Enjoyable. ##### Khrystal F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. Jun 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than we imagined! The house was larger than the pictures could really give credit to! It was beautifully maintained and VERY clean! There was almost no bugs or mosquitoes inside or outside the property which was awesome because we thought to expect that with the proximity to the beach and bay. Speaking of that, we were like 5 houses away from the beach or bay both ways! With the private beach access, we were never closer than 20 ft from someone on the beach and that's on the busiest part of the day. The beach was clean and the access point was well maintained! The kids loved the balcony access from their rooms, as did we! The house was fully stocked besides the linens as stated in the description so we actually brought more stuff than we really even needed! We had a few questions throughout the stay and contacted Ward Realty with a very quick reply every time! Overall, best rental we have been in so far! ##### Ann B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily S. Jun 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous House We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property! The house was stunning, clean, and an easy walk to the beach. The kitchen was one of the most well appointed we’ve ever experienced. The kids adored having tons of books to read and games to play. Even the adults found time to read a beach book or two :). We would stay here again without question! Our only issue was a mosquito invasion the first few days. They covered the walls in the main living area and we spent a long time trying to kill them. Eventually we purchased a mosquito fog and sprayed the decks and car port areas. This resolved the issue. ##### Emily S. 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