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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1352 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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 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 5-minute drive from Ohana Paddle Sports. .This beach vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Surf City Pier and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Escape Spa.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 48 min drive - 33.9 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 50 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 56 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf City Smash - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cape Fear Seafood Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬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.

Oceanfront Living, Incredible Views & Beach Days with Your Four-Legged Friends!

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Armstrong: Oceanfront Living, Incredible Views & Beach Days with Your Four-Legged Friends!

Property Highlights: Oceanfront • Private Beach Access • Dog Friendly • Gated Oceanfront Decks • Panoramic Ocean Views • Reverse Floor Plan • Three King Bedrooms • Spacious Outdoor Shower

Welcome to Armstrong! 🌴🌊

Wake up to the sound of the waves and step into the laid-back coastal lifestyle at Armstrong, a charming oceanfront home in Surf City where beautiful views, direct beach access, and plenty of outdoor space make it easy to enjoy every moment of your Topsail vacation. Bring the family, invite your friends, and don't forget your four-legged companions—this beachfront getaway is ready for everyone!

The oceanfront decks are easily some of the best spots in the house. Start your mornings watching the sunrise over the water, keep an eye out for dolphins playing in the surf, or settle in with a good book while enjoying the salty ocean breeze. Both decks feature gates, an especially convenient feature for families traveling with children or dogs who want to enjoy the outdoor spaces together.

When you're ready for the sand, private beach access puts the shoreline just steps away. Spend your days swimming, searching for shells, taking long walks along the water, or simply relaxing with your toes in the sand. Afterward, rinse off in the home's spacious outdoor shower before heading back inside.

Designed with a reverse floor plan, Armstrong makes the most of its incredible oceanfront setting. The upper level features an inviting open living, dining, and kitchen area surrounded by beautiful coastal views. Large windows bring the ocean scenery indoors, while direct access to the furnished deck makes it easy to move between indoor and outdoor living throughout the day.

The lower level is home to all three bedrooms, each featuring a king-size bed for a comfortable night's rest. Two of the bedrooms offer beautiful ocean views and access to the covered oceanfront deck, giving guests their own peaceful spot to enjoy the scenery before joining everyone upstairs.

With an enclosed two-car garage and a convenient Surf City location, Armstrong offers a wonderful balance of beachfront relaxation and easy access to local restaurants, shops, and island attractions.

Whether you're watching the sunrise from the deck, spending the afternoon along the shoreline, or winding down with family and friends as the waves roll in, Armstrong is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, stay a little longer, and return year after year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing 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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,352 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

1007496

Oceanfront Living, Incredible Views & Beach Days with Your Four-Legged Friends! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean front, pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent home. Great location. Bright. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with numerous ocean views!! The front two bedrooms have sliding doors leading to the bottom deck which is literally right on the ocean. The den/kitchen area also has sliding doors leading to an upper deck which has a spectacular view of sunrise and sunset over the ocean. Both decks have latched gates for safety of little ones or furry ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway spot for me and my husband. Loved the deck layout and the living area. Steps to beach were in great shape. Beautiful stretch of beach to walk. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice stay

Great house layout and perfect location. Cleanliness could be improved but we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this house for our family and dog

king size beds in every room large out door private shower was so nice great views will stay again our whole family loved the house and location
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great decks & location

Loved the view, loved the area, pretty kitchen had everything needed to cook great meal. Great decks.great part of island to be on.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach house!

We loved our stay at Armstrong. The layout of the house is great. It has a nice open layout in the main living area. It's dog friendly with gates on the decks. The beds were very comfortable. We have no complaints and plan to return next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

swim with Dolphins

The home was very nice and being on the beach made it even nicer. The beds were very comfortable and having a bathroom upstairs was great. We saw dolphins everyday while we were swimming!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Armstrong beach stay

Kitchen was well equipped. Living room furniture was comfortable and beds were clean. Love the quilts on the beds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming oceanfront home!

Our family of 6 + 2 dogs loved our stay. Some of our favorite things were the oceanfront vistas from many rooms, outdoor shower, dog friendly gated decks, and thoughtful amenities like robe/towel hooks in every room and well-stocked kitchen! One of the best beach houses we have ever been to!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time at Armstrong

Beautiful view of ocean. Very dog friendly area. Extremely comfortable beds. Fantastic selection of books and puzzles. Nicely designed kitchen. Great decks and easy beach access.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ocean front

Great view and outdoor shower
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location!

Beautiful home and you can’t beat the location. My only complaint is all the stairs. If you can climb LOTS of stairs, this is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice beach house.

We haven’t stayed right on the ocean in years. Good house, great decks, well supplied kitchen. We’d rent it again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible view. Walk right out the door to the deck to the beach.

The view!!!! Just a few feet to the water's edge. Very dog friendly with gates around the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Orr’s 2024 vacation

The home is positioned wonderfully to the beach with incredible views of the sunrise from the deck and the sunset out the west facing windows. The home is clean and appears to be well maintained.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was what we wanted and it was perfect. The only negative was the internet and TV were unusable. We called the realty folks and they said it's normal anywhere on the island, however, we found Starbucks and other commercial users had fast and reliable connections. Not a deal breaker, but we had brought our Roku device and were looking forward to using it. Otherwise, nice stay and loved having a selection of books available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views!!

Delightful oceanfront vacation! We brought our elderly mother and two dogs for a memorable respite. Will definitely return. All the comforts of home and easy beach access. Stellar sunrises!!!! Accessible to everything but far enough to be private and quiet. Already planning our return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house and wonderful location

The location is wonderful - right on the beach and it's a pretty quiet part of the beach. Very comfortable place for my family with two young children. Loved the decks and the outdoor shower is very spacious and convenient. The master bathroom is very small and the shower in there is tiny, so we ended up using the outdoor shower for all of our showers. The kitchen could be a little bit better stocked with storage bowls and things like ziplocks and trash bags. Overall though we really loved the house and had a great trip there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome view!

Very comfortable home. You can’t get a better view. We saw dolphins every day. Excellent book selection. Very clean and roomy outdoor shower. Spacious kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful vacation home

This house accomadated 4 of us which I thought was perfect. The views are wonderful, the beds were comfy and we had everything we needed to cook. Everything was clean. We were pleasantly surprised. This home gets am A-1 rating.. no complaints at all. The only thing I would have liked even better is a later check out time..10:00 is so early..
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fur friendly beach house

Overall the house was great for our stay with our 15 year old lab mix. The property manager stayed in touch with us and tried to answer all our questions and concerns but didn’t resolve them all. Being a beach house, the property smelled musty when we first arrived so we opened it up and sprayed air freshener. We also informed them that the oven had not been cleaned. Otherwise it was a nice place to vacation. Spaces were as shown. They do not have a good grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Off Season but On the mark

Immediate access to the beach with no need to haul all your stuff in one go. This property makes sunrise walks on the beach easy. The decks are where you will spend all of your time, though the couches also provide a comfy view. There are gates on all levels, which made traveling with two dogs comfortable--they could lounge on the top deck and enjoy the sniffs. We made a couple meals in the kitchen. I would recommend taking stock prior to cooking, as you may be in need of something specific that is not there. An adequate quantity of linens/towels were provided. We made use of the laundry, and everything worked well. Outdoor shower was lovely. We would definitely book here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location and view

This property is very well situated directly on the beach. The location is excellent, and the property has everything you really need. Armstrong was perfectly priced for our vacation. The outside deck was in great condition with all the amenities you need for the beach. We stayed in February, so the beach was quiet without a lot of foot traffic. We had a very relaxing getaway. We use Vacasa at least once per year. Most of the properties we stay at have been wonderful, with a few areas that can use a touch up. The good: Everything works. No problems with wifi, appliances, doors, locks, etc. The views are outstanding. The outside decks and stairs are in good condition and feel very safe. The beds were very comfortable with TV's in the rooms for those that need the TV to fall asleep. There are plenty of utensils and everything you need to cook and serve a meal. The views from the living area are great. Amazing window coverage of the beach to see the sun rise and the moon shine across the water at night. The not so good. The bathrooms and bedrooms are a bit small, but very functional. The master bathroom has a very tight shower, and the shower head could use an upgrade. Other than that this place is perfect. Thanks for hosting us.