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LAZY BONES formerly WHALE TALES-4 bedrm Bungalow SMACK ON the beach!

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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

With a stay at this vacation home in Surf City, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. .This beach vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Escape Spa and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Inis Spa.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 35.4 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 55 min drive - 37.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 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.

LAZY BONES formerly WHALE TALES-4 bedrm Bungalow SMACK ON the beach!

New ownership as of November 1, 2025. This property is currently undergoing extensive interior and exterior updates. We anticipate renovations to be completed by late March 2026. The exterior photos shown are current, and interior photos will be updated immediately upon completion
Located ON the beach, the home is also conveniently close to local dining and breweries, boutique shopping, the Surf City Pier, and public boat ramps. Wilmington is less than an hour away, offering access to larger city amenities and an international airport, while the immediate area retains the small-town coastal charm Surf City is known for.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please keep dogs off furniture.
Cover hot tub before leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please rise off before returning from beach, may need to also rise walk way to minimize sand brought into the house.
Please return beach chairs and umbrella to under house storage.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: We ask you keep dogs off furniture/bedding

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

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