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Bring the Whole Crew (and the Dogs!) for an Oceanfront Surf City Escape

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A wooden deck with blue and white lounge chairs, a wooden railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wicker chair, and a view of the beach through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a view to the outside.
A beachfront property with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by sand dunes and vegetation.
A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy shore, overlooking the ocean.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms1312 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Surf City

When you stay at this vacation home in Surf City, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Surf City Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports. .This beach vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Surf City Pier and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Escape Spa.

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 47 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 52 min drive - 36.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 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.

Bring the Whole Crew (and the Dogs!) for an Oceanfront Surf City Escape

New in our program, this home as many great reviews from past guests!

Action Tide-Song: Bring the Whole Crew (and the Dogs!) for an Oceanfront Surf City Escape

Property Highlights: Oceanfront • Private Beach Access • Panoramic Ocean Views • Spacious Oceanfront Deck • Two Living Areas • Dog Friendly • Enclosed Outdoor Shower • Covered Streetside Porch • Convenient Surf City Location

Welcome to Action Tide-Song! 🌅

Settle into easygoing oceanfront living at Action Tide-Song, a spacious Surf City retreat where the beach is right outside your door and there's plenty of room for the whole family—including your four-legged companions—to come along.

The expansive oceanfront deck is the heart of the outdoor experience. Start the morning here as the sun rises over the water, spend the afternoon relaxing in the ocean breeze, or gather outside after a day on the sand and take in the uninterrupted coastal views. On the opposite side of the home, a covered streetside porch offers another comfortable outdoor spot for watching island life go by.

When the beach is calling, the home's private beach access makes heading to the shoreline easy. Pack up the chairs, grab the beach toys, and spend the day swimming, searching for shells, or simply settling into the sand with the waves just steps from home. An enclosed outdoor shower is ready when you return.

Inside, the home's two-level layout provides a great balance of shared gathering spaces and room to spread out. The main level takes full advantage of the oceanfront setting, with large picture windows bringing the view into the open living and dining areas. Step directly from the living room onto the deck whenever you want a closer look.

A separate lower-level living area gives larger or multigenerational groups additional flexibility, creating another place to relax, play games, or give kids and teens a hangout space of their own. Bedrooms are spread between the two levels, making the layout especially convenient for families sharing a vacation home.

Action Tide-Song also keeps you close to the heart of Surf City, with local restaurants, shops, the pier, and island attractions just a short drive away. You're close enough to easily explore town while still enjoying the peaceful feeling of your own oceanfront retreat.

From sunrise coffee on the deck to long afternoons on the beach and evenings spent together overlooking the water, Action Tide-Song is made for relaxed family vacations and the kind of Topsail memories you'll want to return to year after year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Linens — Sheets and towels are included for all reservations.
Starter Amenities — A complimentary starter supply of amenities is provided for all reservations.
Pet Policy — This property IS PET FRIENDLY. Please contact our office for applicable pet restrictions and fees.
Smoking Policy — This home is smoke-free. NO Smoking/Vaping.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,312 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

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 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 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

Property is also known as

1007790

Bring the Whole Crew (and the Dogs!) for an Oceanfront Surf City Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the best time! House was in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay and great service

Loved every part of this vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice trip

Great property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lots of room

And in a great location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Loved all the bed options and living spaces
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Not as clean as it could be but was comfortable to stay in.

Not as clean as it could be but was comfortable to stay in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

This house made supervision of our young people easy. The location was great. The owner stopped by and was very kind. We had a great time and will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Awesome place thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house

Great house, location, and amenities. Access to garage was a game changer when it was thunderstorming as we packed to leave. There’s also a second fridge there that was very appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is beautiful. There is nothing in your back view of the ocean, the back deck withall the chairs is so cozy too. My fur babies had a great time. This property is layed out beautifully. It clean and has everything you need except your clothes. I will definitely be requesting this house for my next stay at Top sail beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homeschool beach trip

This was a wonderful location! We took a group of homeschooled high schoolers here. They had a blast. Thank you so much for your afforable pricing so this group could enjoy time with one another in a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Good and bad

The location was amazing. The living spaces were very spacious.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tide Song

A wonderful house. Fully stocked kitchen to cook in. Easy access to Surf City.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place at the beach

This was a nice place to stay. It was nice that it was two floors instead of three, reducing the number of stairs to be climbed to the living area. Beach access was difficult because of sand up over the walkway, but we managed. Kitchen was very well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family time

Once ac was repaired it was awesome! Great support team handled ac repair quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Can’t beat the view

Location, location, location! We throughly enjoyed our stay and would rebook should we be back in the area again to visit our kids. While the home could use some improvements and amenities do not hesitate to book this home if you are looking to enjoy the beach steps from the back porch. In comparison to other homes in the area this is a steal!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place for a family vacation

Big rooms well stocked with cooking supplies. Beschfront location is a 10. I gave it a 4 because. Bathrooms could use grab bars and a little TLC
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer Leggett

Nice new appliances. The refrigerator with an ice maker that worked was nice. The extra refrigerator in the garage was nice for food items and drinks. Roomy enough for the whole family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location. Location. Location.

Incredible location. The home is older so bathrooms are small and the water heater can only handle one shower at a time. The kitchen is stocked well. The views are amazing. The house could use some TLC but it was a great vacation as we spend our days on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Renter

Great, the steps leading to the beach were poor.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surf city

Needs a thorough cleaning of blankets. Dirty upon arrival
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Could have been perfect…

We loved the location. There were an infestation of gnats, they were in the kitchen, in the bathrooms, in the bedrooms which was very bothersome when eating and we see gnats landing on our food. If this problem could be fixed, we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall very nice house with great access, not great cleaners

The house was very well equipped for our family vacation. Everything provided to make it feel like home away from home. However, not great Vacasa experience. House was not cleaned very well at check-in and no remedy was offered for several days after we had already cleaned and washed sheets ourselves. Not what you want to be doing on vacation!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

It is fine

It is fine. It isn't fancy but does what it needs to do. There are minor cosmetic issues throughout. The downstairs shower is very small. It has plenty of beds. The beach isn't crowded because there is no public access close by, which is really nice. We had a fun stay overall.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING

This home was practically perfect for our family vacation in Topsail. Our family has been vacationing here for decades and we have stayed in dozens of different homes. This was one of my favorites by far. It is an older home, but lovingly maintained. Because of its age, there are far fewer stairs (both inside and out) than the newer homes on stilts. There was plenty of room for our family of 11 and the table was even large enough to accommodate everyone - which is shockingly unusual. The location is fantastic. Close to town but far enough from any public beach access. I rarely book a house twice in Topsail, but I would easily book this one every year.