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Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly

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Property grounds
On the beach
Interior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly

Armstrong

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This wonderful home offers a fantastic vacation for the entire family. Enjoy direct beach access and spend fun-filled days splashing in the waves and soaking up the sun. An outdoor shower and washer/dryer make it easy to rinse off and wash sandy beach towels. Whether relaxing on the comfortably furnished deck, enjoying the captivating ocean views, or taking advantage of the private beach access, Armstrong is the place for you!

Designed with a reverse open floor plan, this well-appointed home has all the bedrooms on the first level. The primary bedroom has an attached bathroom, while two of the guest bedrooms boast a great view of the ocean and beaches below. You'll also find access to the attached covered porch.

The second floor has the living areas tastefully decorated in on-theme beach decor. Enjoy the views of the Atlantic from the peace of the indoors, or step out to the furnished deck. The kitchen is well-equipped and includes a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator with an ice maker. Enjoy the ocean views while cooking or eating meals together in the dining room.

Extra amenities include a portable crib and high chair. An enclosed two-car garage adds ease to your stay.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Property grounds

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

89281

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 20 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Southside Park, and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Stunning beachfront home with ocean views & outdoor shower - dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jeremy M.

Nice stay
Great house layout and perfect location. Cleanliness could be improved but we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fur friendly beach house
Overall the house was great for our stay with our 15 year old lab mix. The property manager stayed in touch with us and tried to answer all our questions and concerns but didn’t resolve them all. Being a beach house, the property smelled musty when we first arrived so we opened it up and sprayed air freshener. We also informed them that the oven had not been cleaned. Otherwise it was a nice place to vacation. Spaces were as shown. They do not have a good grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Armstrong beach stay
Kitchen was well equipped. Living room furniture was comfortable and beds were clean. Love the quilts on the beds.
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca T.

Great decks & location
Loved the view, loved the area, pretty kitchen had everything needed to cook great meal. Great decks.great part of island to be on.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Beautiful home and you can’t beat the location. My only complaint is all the stairs. If you can climb LOTS of stairs, this is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Beautiful vacation home
This house accomadated 4 of us which I thought was perfect. The views are wonderful, the beds were comfy and we had everything we needed to cook. Everything was clean. We were pleasantly surprised. This home gets am A-1 rating.. no complaints at all. The only thing I would have liked even better is a later check out time..10:00 is so early..
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10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Awesome view!
Very comfortable home. You can’t get a better view. We saw dolphins every day. Excellent book selection. Very clean and roomy outdoor shower. Spacious kitchen.

10/10 Excellent

Sayre S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views!!
Delightful oceanfront vacation! We brought our elderly mother and two dogs for a memorable respite. Will definitely return. All the comforts of home and easy beach access. Stellar sunrises!!!! Accessible to everything but far enough to be private and quiet. Already planning our return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Fantastic location and view
This property is very well situated directly on the beach. The location is excellent, and the property has everything you really need. Armstrong was perfectly priced for our vacation. The outside deck was in great condition with all the amenities you need for the beach. We stayed in February, so the beach was quiet without a lot of foot traffic. We had a very relaxing getaway. We use Vacasa at least once per year. Most of the properties we stay at have been wonderful, with a few areas that can use a touch up. The good: Everything works. No problems with wifi, appliances, doors, locks, etc. The views are outstanding. The outside decks and stairs are in good condition and feel very safe. The beds were very comfortable with TV's in the rooms for those that need the TV to fall asleep. There are plenty of utensils and everything you need to cook and serve a meal. The views from the living area are great. Amazing window coverage of the beach to see the sun rise and the moon shine across the water at night. The not so good. The bathrooms and bedrooms are a bit small, but very functional. The master bathroom has a very tight shower, and the shower head could use an upgrade. Other than that this place is perfect. Thanks for hosting us.

4/10 Poor

Bryan W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Alot of money Little Reward
Pictures are definately a lot better than the house. The major issue was from day 1 the HVAC is on a duel system andvtge floor the bedrooms are on was not working. Temp on that floor wa 77 degrees. Heat pump works the compressor unit was inoperable. Called Vacassa(management company) immediately upon arrival. They never came to check it, fix, it nada. Sent me instructions via text to check virvuit nix, turn off fir 10 minutes yada, enough for a dummy to go through the motions that they tried. Well i checked the cimpressor unit and its clear this has not been blowing cold air for some time. Its completly esten through, its impossible for the fan to turn. Anywho, they never checked on it after the first day nor us. If it was hotter ir will be unsleepable on that floor. We had to turn the upstairs to 67 and some of the cool air wafted down. It got diwn to 74 deg.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Allen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, filthy home, never again
Upon arrival (Did a cleaning crew even visit?): Dirt, hair, and sand on sheets and bedspreads Microwave rusted and caked on grease inside door window and frame Refrigerator filthy inside, had to clean prior to using A seafood steamer pot left on counter with old cooked seafood still inside, smelled horrible Half bath upstairs had a poop stain on outside of tank Couches had sand all over them and in an effort to remove cushions from sofa bed and take outside for cleaning we found old food and crumbs underneath the cushions Crumbs on the kitchen counters All dressers had sand in the drawers Most all utensils, cookware, and may dishes were disgusting and had to be washed before use Had to sweep every room of the home because of all the sand. Sticky kitchen table and overall a very dirty home Reported all of this immediately upon arrival. Received lots of text messages saying they (Vacasa) were sorry and that local staff would be in touch. NEVER received a call the entire week we were there. My wife and I cleaned for 4 hours the first day there, including having to go buy cleaning supplies to do that. Obviously we stayed because the rental investment was very expensive. I would warn anyone considering this home to look elsewhere for this price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Davit M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacasa is terrible and predatory. Stay away!
Our family trip was completely ruined. Upon arrival we notice the AC in the bedrooms didn't work. Within an hour of check-in, I contacted Vacasa and they told me someone from the local office would reach out to resolve the issue by end of day. No one from the local office reached out and it was never resolved. I contacted Vacasa everyday, and each time they told me an electrician was on the way to fix it and that someone from the local office would contact me. No one ever showed up and no one ever contacted me. Our family has two babies under 5 months who rely on comfortable temperatures to sleep. Both babies were unable to sleep at night as it was 79 degrees in the bedrooms even with the windows open. Not only did Vacasa not offer to provide us fans, they didn't even bother telling us that no one was coming to fix the AC, leaving us waiting and unable to properly plan. The whole time I was speaking to call center employees from another country and no local support was available. They offered me a $60 refund which was a fraction of the cost of the stay. VRBO also took no responsibility and kept just pushing it onto Vacasa. This was my first time using VRBO and VACASA and it was a terrible experience. I would highly recommend staying away from Vacasa homes. They will take your money and do nothing if the house has ANY issues, plus they'll lie and ignore you. Since VRBO did minimal to help us too I will probably never book with them again either.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Emily B.

Off Season but On the mark
Immediate access to the beach with no need to haul all your stuff in one go. This property makes sunrise walks on the beach easy. The decks are where you will spend all of your time, though the couches also provide a comfy view. There are gates on all levels, which made traveling with two dogs comfortable--they could lounge on the top deck and enjoy the sniffs. We made a couple meals in the kitchen. I would recommend taking stock prior to cooking, as you may be in need of something specific that is not there. An adequate quantity of linens/towels were provided. We made use of the laundry, and everything worked well. Outdoor shower was lovely. We would definitely book here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Deidra S.

Charming oceanfront home!
Our family of 6 + 2 dogs loved our stay. Some of our favorite things were the oceanfront vistas from many rooms, outdoor shower, dog friendly gated decks, and thoughtful amenities like robe/towel hooks in every room and well-stocked kitchen! One of the best beach houses we have ever been to!
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8/10 Good

Robert M.

Ocean front
Great view and outdoor shower
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10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Incredible view. Walk right out the door to the deck to the beach.
The view!!!! Just a few feet to the water's edge. Very dog friendly with gates around the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian k.

Love this house for our family and dog
king size beds in every room large out door private shower was so nice great views will stay again our whole family loved the house and location
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10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Great time at Armstrong
Beautiful view of ocean. Very dog friendly area. Extremely comfortable beds. Fantastic selection of books and puzzles. Nicely designed kitchen. Great decks and easy beach access.
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart O.

The Orr’s 2024 vacation
The home is positioned wonderfully to the beach with incredible views of the sunrise from the deck and the sunset out the west facing windows. The home is clean and appears to be well maintained.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

Nice beach house.
We haven’t stayed right on the ocean in years. Good house, great decks, well supplied kitchen. We’d rent it again