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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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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 Turtle's View-Waterfront-Dock-Kayaks-Paddle Boards-Fenced Yard-Dog Friendly

Welcome to A Turtle’s View | Private Retreat Near Surf City

Tucked away just 1.5 miles from the Surf City high-rise bridge, A Turtle’s View is one of the most beautifully private and peaceful homes in our collection. Thoughtfully designed with both style and comfort in mind, this cozy gem offers a unique escape from the crowds — perfect for couples, small families, or a quiet getaway with your pups.

Yes, we’re dog friendly! Bring up to 2 well-behaved dogs, and let them run free in the fully fenced-in backyard — a rare luxury that makes this property feel just like home.

Start your mornings with coffee and a sunrise on the porch, and end your days with dinner and a glowing sunset over the iconic Surf City bridge. Whether you're here to explore the beach, relax in the yard, or soak up the views, A Turtle’s View offers a perfect balance of charm, comfort, and convenience.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

Prime location just minutes from Surf City’s restaurants, shops, and beaches

Fully fenced backyard — perfect for kids and pups

Dog friendly (2 dogs max)

Peaceful porch with sunrise and sunset views

Cozy, stylish interior designed for comfort and relaxation

A true hidden gem among larger waterfront rentals

This is more than just a beach house — it’s a place to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy the simple beauty of coastal living. Come experience A Turtle’s View — where charm, privacy, and comfort meet.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Mia's Marketplace. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Mia's Marketplace and a few minutes from Ohana Paddle Sports
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Holly Ridge cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $100 pet fee. 2 dogs max 50 lbs or less.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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A Turtle's View-Waterfront-Dock-Kayaks-Paddle Boards-Fenced Yard-Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Surf City

The house was a great find for our trip to visit family in Surf City. It had plenty of room for our family including our dogs, who loved the fenced in yard (with a gorgeous view)! Amenities were well stocked. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place To Stay

Nice place. Beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

An great place to stay with family

We vicit north carolina to spend Thanksgiving with our son who is a Marine we have a wonderful time the house is what we spected and more
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Easy check-in and out. Responsive hosts. The place is cute and my dog liked the fenced yard. Beach access is quick. Hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short family trip

We enjoyed our stay at this very pretty property! Able to fish off the back dock and then head right over the bridge to the pier, beach and a very nice kid-friendly park with playground. The house had everything we needed for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun weekend

We had a fun filled weekend getaway with family! The location of the house was excellent! The views were amazing and the dock in the back was spectacular. It was perfect for a laid back weekend enjoying what the coast has to offer. The house was the perfect size for our family. We had 4 adults and two kids, and the beds were probably some of the comfiest beds I've slept in at a vacation home in awhile. The only complaint that I had was the size of the kitchen. It was too small for two people to cook in at the same time. As well as some creepy crawlers that were in the kitchen. Great stay over all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lee H.

Beautiful location

Near by everything like grocery stores, restaurants, beach and seafood market. Friendly environment, clear ocean, white sands no shells.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael E., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute cottage

This home was decorated just as you would hope for a beach vacation. However, the listing stated it slept 10 with 3 bed & 3 bath. Upon arrival we found there was only two bathrooms (listing since updated I believe). The lower level had a PTAC cooling unit (like a hotel room) which was not able to cool the 1st floor bedroom. There was a desk top fan pointed at the upper bunk in that room but did little to cool the room. The dock in the back along with the fenced yard was great, the view of the ICW and bridge was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024