A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Surf City, within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Surf City Beach. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ohana Paddle Sports and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Surf City Pier.
Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Surf City Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Ohana Paddle Sports - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Surf City Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Inis Spa - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 4 min drive
Cape Fear Seafood Company - 4 min drive
Surf City Smash - 5 min drive
Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 16 min walk
Shaka Taco - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!
This Sassy Seahorse cottage is a wonderful budget-friendly option for your family and canine companion. On a quiet side street just a short drive south of downtown Surf City’s family-friendly businesses, this updated cottage offers space to hang out inside in the comfortable living area or out on the covered porch. Enjoy listening to the ocean waves as they crash on the beach in hearing distance of this charming bungalow. The nearby restricted beach access is a short walk away in sight of the house. Surf City’s Family Park on the sound side complete with a walking pier over the marsh, picnic area, basketball court, and children’s playground is just a block away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. 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 a playground, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
Things to do
Golf
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
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: 1,008 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
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 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 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
Property is also known as
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City
Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern
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Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at Sassy Seahorse. The location was perfect - a quick walk across the street to the beach and close to plenty of restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our 10 day stay.
Susan S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hilary H.
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family vacation
We stayed here with our four children, and didn’t have a single issue. Check-in was simple, the place was clean and stocked, and we all had a great time. We would definitely stay here again.
Hilary H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana L.
Sep 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Everything was great here. The beach access was very close to walk to and the playground and pier by the intercoastal waterway were close as well. And it was a short drive or longer walk to everything else in Surf City.
Dana L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
William A.
Jun 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place needs tlc
Easy to rent and check in. Old gross sponge and scrub brush. 1 sharp knife. 1 knife with broken tip. Dirty rag in master bath. Master bedroom mattress old and very soft. Really?
William A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cathy W.
Sep 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Vey good
Cathy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
Aug 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
🌊🌞🐚
We absolutely loved it!! Very clean, comfortable and cozy! We could not have had a better week unless we were able to stay for another one. Perfectly located could always hear the waves and such easy access to the beach. Thank you we will be back 🐚🌞🌊
Laura D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Katherine B., Paso Robles, CA
Jun 23, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Everything met my expectations
Katherine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
4/10 Poor
Jason H.
Jun 3, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some updating, and better cleaning
Refrigerator is small and has stains all over the front of it. Dog hair everywhere, carpets and couches! The location is nice however because of the cleanliness we will not be staying again.
Jason H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Andrew A.
Mar 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
Great value for 2 of us and our dog. Premium location near Surf City/bridge/restaurants and steps from the beach with easy private access. The deck with rockers were enjoyable. Could use a little tlc, some blinds, and landscaping. If you have a pet beware of the low lying cactus around the property. Overall a great stay!
Andrew A.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021
8/10 Good
Mark K., New Palestine
Oct 19, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was close to the beach , could hear the waves. House was clean but in need of upkeep and repair on the outside. Electric work must be needed as number of outlets covered with duck tape and many of lights not working.
Mark K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Richard L.
Aug 23, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location of the house was great, a very short walk to the beach. The house could use a coat of paint inside and out as well as some landscaping, but overall it was a good experience and everything in the house worked well.
Richard L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Coqui A., Fairfax, VA
Sep 4, 2018
Sun and fun for a three generation family at Sassy Seahorse
Our three generation family of four members recently enjoyed a happy stay of one week at Sassy Seahorse, where we found comfort and all the necessary amenities in this well appointed house. Great location at a very short walk to the beach, as well as a just slightly longer stroll to the beautiful marsh area of Surf City are some of the attractions of this property. We could not have been happier.
Coqui A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Jennifer K.
Aug 5, 2018
Perfect!
We loved Sassy Seahorse! It was a cute little house, perfect for just the 5 of us and our dog. It is as close to the beach as you can get without actually staying on the beach. I think we counted 100 steps from the property to the private beach entrance. We would definitely rent this home again.
Jennifer K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jessica K.
Aug 13, 2017
Great beach getaway!
The house was lovely! Very clean, bright, and comfy for our family of 4. We loved how close it was to the beach. An easy walk with 2 children and all of the beach gear. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch in the evenings listening to the waves. The location was perfect for quick trips to the grocery store or the needed shopping excursions for additional beach gear. A wonderful experience for our first time to Surf City!