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The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great!

Top rated VRBO property!

Looking for the perfect location for your next beach vacation? Come to Seaquestered on Topsail Island! This beach retreat provides a superb location, ocean views, thoughtfully appointed rooms, updated technology, a well-stocked kitchen, cleanliness, and a backyard oasis with private pool and hot tub to enjoy after a day of sun on the beach. Seaquestered provides the ideal location and amenities for your next vacation.

Location:

This beautifully renovated home is a second-row home located on South Shore Drive (the beach road) in Surf City, about a mile south of the high-rise bridge and just across the street from the ocean. South Shore Drive, a preferred location on Topsail Island, provides easy access to groceries, restaurants, activities, and shopping found in the central business district, as well as easy access on and off the island via the high-rise bridge. As a secondary road, South Shore Drive maintains a 25-mph speed limit, allowing vacationers to enjoy walking, running, and biking just steps away from the beach. The home provides the best of both worlds on island with the proximity to the central business district while maintaining a secluded beach-feel with the private backyard amenities. When staying at Seaquestered, you will not have far to go to enjoy a day on the beach; the house is located just 300 feet from the beach access, with a beach cart provided. If you enjoy fishing or boating, you can bring your boat to the island. Seaquestered is located less than a 1 mile from the public boat ramp, and our driveway can easily accommodate up to a 30' boat/trailer. If you like to fish in the ocean, the boat ramp is roughly 8 miles via the ICWW from Topsail Inlet. One of Surf City's sound side parks is also just a short walk away with basketball courts, picnic area, playground and walk-out pier. After a day on the beach or on the sound, return to the backyard oasis awaiting you - complete with a private pool, hot tub, fire-pit, and Wilmington grill. Then head into Surf City to enjoy the quaint restaurant and shopping district - it's just a short bike ride or drive up South Shore Drive. Our home's location makes it easy to enjoy all Topsail Island has to offer for your vacation.

House and Amenities:

Downstairs has a large living/dining/kitchen open floor plan, one bedroom (king), a full bathroom (with luxury, marble, walk-in shower), a laundry room, and a large, walk-in pantry. Upstairs has two bedrooms (one king room; one with a bunk bed that has two full beds, with an additional twin trundle), a full bath, and a loft area for sleeping, gaming, or watching TV (area sleeps three with a sofa bed and futon). The house has a total sleeping capacity of 10-12 people. The main living area opens to a large deck facing the ocean. The laundry area opens to a back deck that stands above the pool area. The home sits on a deep lot full of beautiful, native live oaks and scenic landscaping, with plenty of room for children to play. The fenced, private backyard provides the perfect spot for guests to unwind with a large, heated pool with a slide and plenty of room surrounding the pool to lounge, grill and enjoy time with friends and family. The front area provides additional outdoor seating, an outdoor shower, picnic table and ping-pong table.

Other amenities include:
• fully stocked kitchen
• high capacity, high speed WIFI capable of multiple streams at the same time; laser printer
• wall-mounted, large TVs located in den, two king bedrooms, and loft area
• gas fireplace in the den; gas fire-pit located in backyard
• Loft area offers perfect location for children/teens to relax, play, or sleep; bring your own gaming console to connect to the HD TV in the loft
• plenty of storage (large closets, walk-in pantry, and outdoor storage unit)
• large front deck with ocean view
• back deck with view of pool/hot tub area
• large hot tub located next to the pool
• Bose blue-tooth outdoor audio system for pool/hot tub area
• large Wilmington Grill with side-burner
• picnic table, swing, and plenty of outdoor seating around pool and on decks
• ping pong table
• 2 beach cruisers
• a second refrigerator located in the downstairs storage unit (for easy cooler packing!)

We have owned our own vacation home on the island for over 20 years; so, we know the special memories families can create on Topsail Island. We have designed Seaquestered to provide the perfect location for you to build memories with your family and friends.

TRIP PROTECTION: We encourage you to purchase trip protection through VRBO or a preferred third-party vendor during all seasons. We greatly encourage you to purchase this protection during the Atlantic hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th. You can accept trip protection from VRBO when you complete your booking.

Property manager

Ben & Kim Creamer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Private hot tub
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Energy-saving switches

Similar properties

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

THE BEST SURF CITY HAS TO OFFER. 2ND ROW, PRIVATE POOL, PERFECTLY MAINTAINED.

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (116)
THE BEST SURF CITY HAS TO OFFER. 2ND ROW, PRIVATE POOL, PERFECTLY MAINTAINED.

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 not allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ocean view Beach Retreat With Beautiful Backyard Oasis
<br>Ocean view beach retreat with beautiful backyard oasis

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Southside Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! located?

This family-friendly Holly Ridge vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Southside Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The beach awaits - and, the backyard is great! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Owners are fantastic to work with. Kids love the pool and the house has so many things to keep the kids entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Clean as Always
Amazing place. Second year visitor and it's our favorite find on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We loved staying here. Young kids and adults, short walk to the beach, close to everything. Amenities can’t be beat, everyone was so comfortable. We will 100% be booking this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
This was one of our best family vacations to Topsail yet. The house is in a great location and has so many things to do right on the property too. The house was also really clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Walk to the Beach
This is a great location for a family vacation. The beach is a short walk. If you need a break from the beach, the pool is very refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat visit didn’t disappoint
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and it is absolutely perfect for a family vacation. Clear, well stocked, lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
This is our second time staying here and the property was, once again, outstanding. Everything was meticulously clean, everything worked as it should, and the owners were extremely responsive and accommodating. We can't wait for our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Clean House & Pool
This property is amazing! Super clean inside and out. The Pool, Hot Tub and outdoor set up is wonderful as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy to be Seaquestered!!
We also got good use out of the first floor ping pong table and the hot tub. The house is a short (<5 min) walk from the beach and the owners provided a wagon (with large wheels to navigate the sand) to bring whatever you need to the beach. The owners also provide beach chairs and paddle boards, which my family was all to happy to make use of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wes W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, great location.
House is well thought out to maximize the outdoor space. It’s a short walk or quick bike ride to the pier area in Surf City. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great
This is our third time to stay at this place and we absolutely love it. It’s so well furnished and comfortable. They have thought of every detail to make it a great stay at the beach. It’s super clean and Ben and Kim are always prompt with communication. highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele c., Endwell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Family Beach Week
Our family truly enjoyed our week at Seaquestered. The home is superbly clean and beautiful, the kitchen is well-stocked and the pool was amazing. Ken was super-fast in responding to our question about the pool. We would absolutely stay here again. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time
We could not have asked for a better trip. The house was amazing the location was good short walk to beach access. The pool and hot tub were a hit for my crew. We also loved that the entire back of the house was fenced in. The owners were amazing at responding quickly and were very kind.. Such a wonderful trip hated to leave
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Seaquestered was perfect in so many ways. We are two families of 4 with kids ages 17-21. The location was convenient to stores, restaurants, and shopping. The house was immaculate, and every detail was thought of. The outdoor set up was perfect. A true backyard oasis. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing as always
This is our second time to visit and it was even better than the first. Ben and Kim are so thorough with all the house info and easy to reach if needed. You can tell how much they love the home by how well furnished and kept it is. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy and the beach is a short 5 minute walk away. We are looking forward to our summer stay here in a couple of months!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

A E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day 2024
We had 8 adults and 1 child in our group. The house was clean and we all had enough room. The weather was perfect! Very close walk to the beach. Being able to have beach time and pool time was great. We utilized the beach wagon, bikes, boogie board, ping pong table, and pool slide. Everyone had a great time. The only recommendation: It would have been nice if there was a downstairs bathroom for quick use while using the pool. I would definitely rent this houae again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Friendly Vacation Home
This property is EXACTLY as described. Fully stocked, perfect backyard paradise, beautifully appointed, kid and tween approved, and right across the street and a short walk down to the beach access (#24). This part of the beach was not crowded even on a perfect weather, long weekend. There is no public lot at this access which I believe helped. The beach is the perfect width, has powdery sand, and clear blue water. The owners were VERY responsive and helpful. The house is conveniently located to great restaurants (check out Shaka Taco and North side juice). We could have come with just clothes, food and sunscreen and we would’ve been set. We will be back to enjoy the views (we saw two shooting stars) and water slide again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t hesitate
Fantastic home and property. Owners super attentive and helpful. House clean and well appointed. Little details and amenities make this truly feel like a home away from home. We had 3 of our young adult kids (17-21) with us and they really enjoyed the home (location and amenities) but we also could see how it would be a fantastic fit for a family with younger kids as well. No need to read all the reviews, just book it, you won’t be sorry. We would not hesitate to stay here again if/when returning to surf city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stevie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for a better place
I have rented through VRBO for almost 15 years and Seaquestered might be one of my favorite stays. The house was perfectly clean. Whoever was responsible for the interior decorating did a phenomenal job. From the down-wrapped sofa and chair cushions to the tiny shells in the backsplash tile- it felt nothing like a rental. My kids loved the heated pool and slide. It was clean and we had zero issues utilizing the outdoor space. The owners were super helpful and very quick to respond to questions/concerns. The house is just a few minutes walk to the public access, we went often for walks and shell hunting. I highly recommend this home. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J., Holly Springs, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a long weekend even when it rains!
My family of four including 2 boys (9&11) were joined by another family with boys of the same ages for a long weekend. The house was very clean which we all loved except for a random pacifier under the bed. This was not a big deal as the house was well decorated and the bedding was obviously fresh. The home had enough kitchen tools to eat-in or dish out take-out easily. The pool, hot tub and ping pong table were a HUGE hit for all especially that the pool was heated because the weather wasn’t the best everyday. The description of the bedrooms was a little misleading but with four boys, we made it work! We loved our time here! Thank you for having us! I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely fantastic! Thanksgiving couldn’t been better.
I highly recommend this property to families. Even though it cool in the evenings, the pool was heated enough to swim in and the hot tub was relaxing. We had lots of fun playing ping pong too. The kitchen is small but big enough for us to prepare our big thanksgiving dinner in.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kae A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Wonderful house, and for the fall a heated pool made the stay just perfect! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a weekend getaway!
This was our second year staying at this house, and we continue to love everything about this property. The location is perfect - a very short walk to the beach, so it's easy to go back and forth as needed throughout the day. It's also a quick drive to most restaurants (our personal favorites were donuts for breakfast and tacos for dinner). The backyard is amazing - both the kids and adults took full advantage of the heated pool, hot tub, and fire pit during our stay. The house had everything we needed, and it was very easy for a family of 4 to spread out and feel right at home. Communication with the host was great - always available to answer questions and provide suggestions. Can't wait to schedule a trip for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S., Waxhaw, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must stay! Stunning!
We have been to a few beach houses in this area. This is by far the best one we have ever stayed. The house is immaculately clean and like new. Really great layout for a family with kids. The kids looooved the slide in the pool. We loved how close it was to beach access from walking from the home. The amenities are great with bikes, grill, pool, beach cart, etc. The backyard is also like your own little sanctuary. We will for sure book here again. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property & host!
Our family stay was great. The host remained in constant contact with us up until check in and was available if we needed anything (not that we would have). The entire property is super clean and they have considered any amenity you may want. Perfectly located in Surf City, short bike ride or walk to the pier and resultants, but far enough to enjoy the quiet “beach life”.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022