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Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue sofa, a TV, and a painting on the wall. - Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! (Surf City)
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Golfing on site, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!

  • This Sassy Seahorse cottage is a wonderful budget-friendly option for your family and canine companion. On a quiet side street just a short drive south of downtown Surf City’s family-friendly businesses, this updated cottage offers space to hang out inside in the comfortable living area or out on the covered porch. Enjoy listening to the ocean waves as they crash on the beach in hearing distance of this charming bungalow. The nearby restricted beach access is a short walk away in sight of the house. Surf City’s Family Park on the sound side complete with a walking pier over the marsh, picnic area, basketball court, and children’s playground is just a block away.

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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

About the area

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Surf City travel guide
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier with a series of beams and a view of the water beyond.
    Surf City Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A wooden pier extending into a calm sea under a cloudy sky.
    Surf City Pier
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Southside Park
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Surf City Smash
    5 min drive
  • Salty Turtle Beer Company
    4 min drive
  • Cape Fear Seafood Company
    4 min drive
  • Shaka Taco
    17 min walk
  • Sear's Landing
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! located?

Located in the heart of Surf City, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Ohana Paddle Sports, and Surf City Pier. Seacoast Art Gallery and Inis Spa are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family vacation

We stayed here with our four children, and didn’t have a single issue. Check-in was simple, the place was clean and stocked, and we all had a great time. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Everything was great here. The beach access was very close to walk to and the playground and pier by the intercoastal waterway were close as well. And it was a short drive or longer walk to everything else in Surf City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Sassy Seahorse. The location was perfect - a quick walk across the street to the beach and close to plenty of restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great beach getaway!

The house was lovely! Very clean, bright, and comfy for our family of 4. We loved how close it was to the beach. An easy walk with 2 children and all of the beach gear. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch in the evenings listening to the waves. The location was perfect for quick trips to the grocery store or the needed shopping excursions for additional beach gear. A wonderful experience for our first time to Surf City!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Perfect!

We loved Sassy Seahorse! It was a cute little house, perfect for just the 5 of us and our dog. It is as close to the beach as you can get without actually staying on the beach. I think we counted 100 steps from the property to the private beach entrance. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All good

Everything met my expectations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice place needs tlc

Easy to rent and check in. Old gross sponge and scrub brush. 1 sharp knife. 1 knife with broken tip. Dirty rag in master bath. Master bedroom mattress old and very soft. Really?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I will start with positive first. Communication was quick and fast. Did not have kitchen towels 1 dish cloth they responded immediately and brought us some. Condition of house needs some attention. Kitchen very unorganized stuff randomly everywhere cutting boards were filthy no knives to prep food but tons of wine glasses and coffee cups. Cookie sheets are old and very black. Food left in cabinets open season packets ect. Bathrooms: master toilet dirty walls in shower/bathtub dirty, guest bath moldy shower curtain, ceiling fan in living room very dirty. Spilled water on floor wiped up with towel and was just black. Two patio doors one was not very operational, front door very filthy. Pillows very old and thin, went to get couple more out of closet and were so dirty would not use them. To get to outdoor shower had to walk through weeds could be cleaned up a little. As a beach house owner in Florida that is listed with Vrbo these things could go a long way. Also a bbq would be nice also.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very good

Vey good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

🌊🌞🐚

We absolutely loved it!! Very clean, comfortable and cozy! We could not have had a better week unless we were able to stay for another one. Perfectly located could always hear the waves and such easy access to the beach. Thank you we will be back 🐚🌞🌊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some updating, and better cleaning

Refrigerator is small and has stains all over the front of it. Dog hair everywhere, carpets and couches! The location is nice however because of the cleanliness we will not be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

Great value for 2 of us and our dog. Premium location near Surf City/bridge/restaurants and steps from the beach with easy private access. The deck with rockers were enjoyable. Could use a little tlc, some blinds, and landscaping. If you have a pet beware of the low lying cactus around the property. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Property was close to the beach , could hear the waves. House was clean but in need of upkeep and repair on the outside. Electric work must be needed as number of outlets covered with duck tape and many of lights not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location of the house was great, a very short walk to the beach. The house could use a coat of paint inside and out as well as some landscaping, but overall it was a good experience and everything in the house worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sun and fun for a three generation family at Sassy Seahorse

Our three generation family of four members recently enjoyed a happy stay of one week at Sassy Seahorse, where we found comfort and all the necessary amenities in this well appointed house. Great location at a very short walk to the beach, as well as a just slightly longer stroll to the beautiful marsh area of Surf City are some of the attractions of this property. We could not have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026