The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
9 min drive
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
46 min drive
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About the area
Surf City
At this holiday home you'll be steps from Surf City Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. .Home features a sofa bed, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .With a stay at this Holly Ridge holiday home, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Ohana Paddle Sports and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Surf City Pier.
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Sloop Point Plantation - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 7 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly!
Sea Biscuit on the oceanfront in Surf City, invites you to relax in the cozy interior with a mix of modern furnishings and traditional plank ceilings throughout! Enjoy the ocean views from inside or step out to the wonderful wrap-around sundeck to enjoy those seaside breezes! Just a few steps down to the sand and you are officially at the beach! Rinse off shower on the walkway offers convenience when returning from your sandy shore visit!
Property manager
Carolina Retreats Vacations | Topsail Island
Languages
English
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Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking
Original Surf City dog-friendly cottage steps from ocean with plenty of parking
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: 728 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
On-site 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 that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
1421
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?
Yep, Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly! is a short 1-minute walk from Surf City Beach.
Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and fishing.
Does Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly! have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?
No, Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Sea Biscuit | Steps to the Beach + Pet Friendly! Reviews
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amber G.
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
A great stay on the beach! House had everything a family would need.
Amber G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nikki S.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation and property!
Perfect location, can’t get any closer to the beach. Nice and quiet. House was very clean and up to date. Was exactly as pictured in the listing. Only incredibly minor complaint was that the smoke alarm is super sensitive and went off every time we used the oven. Better to work than not at all though! Definitely will be coming back.
Nikki S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosanne R.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Biscuit
The location is great, right on the beach. The house was just as pictured. Newly remodeled, beautiful beachy vibe.
Rosanne R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie H.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot!
We enjoyed our week! Great home - enough room for family of 5 + dog, great location directly on the beach, washer and dryer (wonderful to have!), not crowded on beach, dog allowed on beach anytime. We like to always go someplace different but we keep talking about renting this place again!
Katie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
We went into this vacation thinking we would have a very relaxing week on the beach. The house was everything we wanted and more. Our week was better than we had hoped for.
Paul G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trip
Looked just like the photos. AC wasn’t working only had window units. Would stay again. Suggest a screen for back door and table to eat at on deck.
Lisa S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gerald S.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Was good
Gerald S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susana H.
25 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful for relaxing
Very nice house everything looks great house Beach.
Susana H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie K.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
short on hospitality
Being there for a full week would have liked to have had at lease one trash can, an extra roll of toilet paper, a Kleenex, and some sort of soap to at least wash our hands. If you expect your dishes to be cleaned by hand a brush of a rag should be provided. I should not have to shop for all of these items - please make it more clear on upfront information.
FYI- the queen size bunk bed room leaves only enough space to lay flat on your back and not even turn over or sit up. A side table would be nice in that room.
Debbie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Jack R.
3 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
just avg for high $
NA
Jack R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel K., Greensboro, NC
18 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sea Biscuit Bliss
What a treat it was to spend the week at the Sea Biscuit.
It was perfect. The beach was at our door, the house was comfortable and filled with light. The beds were wonderful and communication with the management company was great. We enjoyed every second.
Our only suggestion would be to have gates on the deck so our dogs could wonder the deck unleashed.
Daniel K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Teri M., Fuquay-Varina, NC
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean front
This is a very small house but it was accurately represented on the website. Older beach bungalow, excellent location, no frills. I had no problems with the house except one of the bathroom doors is warped and it won’t close entirely.
My problem is the sand taking over the back of the house. I am all for dune preservation, it’s very important to the health of our beaches but the sand has drifted 4 feet high on the walkway from the porch to the beach. To get to the beach from the house you have to scramble up the 4 foot high sand pile with all your beach stuff in tow. I have arthritis in one of my hips so it was very difficult for me to climb through the sand. I called the property mgmt co about it. They were very nice but said there was nothing that they could do about the blocked walkway due to the dunes and town ordinances. So it’s really not “easy direct access” to the beach. The outdoor shower is also not usable because it’s buried under the sand pile with the walkway!
If you’re going to rent this house I suggest taking a pop-up canopy for the side porch. There is no shelter so using our tent allowed us to sit in shade in the middle of the day. The deck gets extreme sun all day but if you’re shaded, the breeze is usually good.
We had a great week none the less but I don’t think “direct beach access” or “outdoor shower” are accurate anymore. It should be noted.
Teri M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amber W.
14 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
beach stay
great property! my only issues were there was no free standing fan so i had to buy one from dollar general, and the sand had been blown directly onto the walkway to the beach and the rental company was unable to remove it for me. these were only issues due to my elderly dog though (he has breathing issues).
Amber W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Kathy S.
30 Apr 2022
The view is great
This property is ok... it's directly on the beach, so the view can not be beat. I knew going it that it was a smaller place and that was fine with me. I didn't know the deck is about taken over with sand, so there is no stairs, no cleaning your feet, etc. There is also no outdoor lighting, the light fixture that faces the beach is completely corroded. The management company came to look at it, but needed the owners permission to replace it and I guess they refused to do so. I feel like that it's a safety hazard that needs to be addressed. If you have dogs and want to enclose the deck, you'll need 4 standard size baby gates to do that. Again, it's on the beach, so it beats anything that's not, but for the money, there are nice places out there.
Kathy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Catherine H.
12 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
We enjoyed a week on the beach at lovely Sea Biscuit! Perfect location and set up for a relaxing family beach get away. So much to do in Surf City and Topsail Island, too!
Catherine H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Louanne P.
17 Nov 2021
Beautiful View
The location and view were incredible! The house is very small but was accurately described. The shower was the tiniest I have ever seen! We did have an insect problem during the last few days, and we reported it. We really enjoyed our time, but so think the house needs some updates.