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Oceanfront 4BR | Porch Swinging + Dolphin Watching
🌊 Oceanfront family favorite! • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2 king bedrooms with ocean views • 2 oceanfront decks for relaxing & dining • New surf-design hot/cold outdoor shower at beach stairs • Comfy Arhaus sectional for movie nights • Fully stocked with beach gear, games, linens & towels • Dog-friendly** & peaceful—perfect for making memories 🐾🏖 **pet fee automatically included when you add pets to the reservation** Traveling with a larger group? This home can be booked together with our ne

Couples Retreat Waterfront
I bed 1 bathroom studio apartment secondary unit that has a private entrance with dock on the canals in beautiful Surf City. Swim right out your door. Sit on the dock in the sun or under the gazebo. Gas fire pit for those cool evenings on the dock. 2 kayaks .High speed internet. Desk available if need a workspace. Minutes to beach. Max 2 guest. No boats or jet skis and no visitors allowed at anytime during your stay. Linens provided. Boat is docked there when not in use as in the third pic.

Stunning! HOT TUB! Beachfront Luxury! Flexible!
Beachfront home! Immaculately clean, newly remodeled, 5BR/5.5BA beachfront luxury! Peaceful, breathtaking views, plenty of space for family and friends, and flexible booking. We provide everything you need to enjoy your stay, including beach and bath towels, LINENS, a fully stocked kitchen, exquisite and comfortable decor, great location, plus flexible scheduling, even during the high season! PET FRIENDLY, peaceful paradise. One of the most stunning stretches of beach is at your front door!

Pelican Post- Bali-style retreat w Linens!
Pelican Post cottage offers 2 comfy queen beds w supplied linens, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, side sun & covered front porch. It’s 3rd in a-row of 4 cottages street to street at 206 S Topsail Dr to 205 S Shore Dr. A convenient public beach access w bathrooms & public outdoor shower are diagonally across the street. Private parking & shared outdoor shower on site, shed w beach chairs & beach toys. Easy walk to restaurants, IGA Grocery (w local's favorite butcher) & 24 hour pier fishing.

Little House On The Beach
Click dates on calendar to see our reduced rates!!! "Little House on The Beach" is a beautiful example of early Surf City allure that captures the true essence of simple island life. At NO ADDITIONAL FEE, provided are new fresh Linens, Towels, condiments, full spice drawer, pots, pans, silverware and much more. Enjoy meals on the porch while watching for Dolphins and Whales. Enjoy new smart tvs, each with cable and high speed WIFI. Beach umbrellas, surf/ boogie boards beach chairs!!

Sweet Caroline on the Canal 💖
Amazingly spacious with breathtaking views of the canal, Sweet Caroline has it all!! Screened-in porch for your morning coffee, private boat dock, and best of all a five minute walk to warm sandy beaches, a park/playground, bars, an arcade, Hot Mess Studio, and the Minute Man Food Mart! Whether you’re a couple looking for a quiet getaway, a family looking to make memories, or a fisherman seeking a comfortable bed, it's the ultimate spot. Surf City is a perfect vacation destination!

Getaway Home on Topsail Island-Pet Friendly!
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Steps away from the beach, you'll be able to enjoy beautiful Topsail Island and all of the wonderful activities that Surf City offers! This home offers ample space for your family to enjoy home cooked meals, 3 cozy bedrooms including an en suite master bath, 2 spacious decks to take in the ocean breeze, and an outdoor shower! Escape the reality of everyday life and get yourself centered in this relaxing home away from home!

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants
Excellent views of the ocean from the spacious deck in the middle of the island. Enjoy your morning coffee & watch the dolphins swim by as you relax in the wonderful gazebo. Beach & pier can be had from the 3 sundecks complete with hot tub, deck furniture & benches. Transportation is not needed as Surf City Heart is centrally located within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, groceries, parks/playground boat tours and more. Direct private beach access from the back deck.

Isle Be Back
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Once the home is entered, forget all your worries and embrace a stress-free stay. The home has a fully equipped kitchen, dining at the table or counter for up to eight, and a spacious living room with 22 foot ceilings and large widows to bring in the natural light. Enjoy meals, morning coffee, or evening drink of choice on the large, private, screened-in porch, while enjoying a nice view of the golf course and pond.

We call it The Point….
If you are an artist, fisherperson, kayaker, boater or just someone who wants to chill, you will love this. It’s quirky, private, artsy and has soul to refresh yours. Our waterfront paradise sits on a point on Queens Creek with a 180-degree view of the quarter-mile-wide estuary, just upriver from the Intracoastal Waterway and 5 miles from the ocean. We’ve rehabbed a 1959 fishing cottage, 2 bed, 2 bath surrounded by glass w/ kitchen and living facing the water.

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
This is a recently renovated rustic 1947 cottage with an outstanding view of and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is perfect for meditation or quiet time by the water's edge, or for fishing, art, reading, writing, kayaking or paddleboarding. It is close to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island and Hampstead where there is shopping, restaurants, outdoor and cultural activities and beautiful beaches. It's old, but it is full of charm!

New River Shanty Updated
Come and enjoy country living on the water. The sun rise over the water in the morning is a delight as well as the colorful night skies. A private screened in porch is set up for you to relax and take in the sites. The property is next door to a public boat ramp and dry stack marina. The property sits in the old part of Sneads Ferry. Camp Lejeune South gate is 1.8 miles, MARSOC 4.3 miles and Stone Bay gate is 6.2 miles away. Beach is 8.3 miles away.
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Tranquil Oceanfront Retreat on the beach

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Green Wave

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Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking

Updated beachfront condo with stunning views!
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Couple of Pisces - On the Ocean

Canal Front w/ Dock + Kayaks | Walk to Beach!

Private Beach Access | Hot Tub | Pingpong/Foosball

Beachfront Double Master Bedroom•Hot Tub•Toys!

Surf City Sunsets: Private Dock Sound Retreat

Beach Front home with hot tub, Linens Provided

No Place Like Home

Oceanfront Oasis: Hot Tub, Fenced Yard + Views
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Magnificent oceanfront w/pool - “Bella Isola”

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Oceanfront First-Floor Condo with Stunning Views

Hank's Villa - 6th floor - Waterfront

Luxury Studio Villa - Linens Provided!

Riverfront Views | 5th Floor | Balcony | Parking

Oceanfront Coastal Condo w/ Pool

Serenity by the Sea, cozy beachfront with a view
When is the best time to visit Holly Ridge?
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Holly Ridge holiday rentals start at £67 per night before taxes and fees

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30 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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10 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
30 of Holly Ridge holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.7 Average rating
Holly Ridge stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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