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Explore 360 holiday rentals in Surf City

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Surf City holiday rentals start at £46 per night before taxes and fees

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320 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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100 properties feature pools

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160 properties have a dedicated workspace

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360 of Surf City holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Surf City rentals

4.8 Average rating
Surf City stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated waterfront rentals in Surf City
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Beach Front home with hot tub, Linens Provided
Escape to Paradise on Topsail Island! -Come stay at our charming beach house, just steps from the sand and surf. Whether you're sipping coffee on the deck or watching the sun rise over the waves, you’ll love the unbeatable ocean view and perfect location -Direct beach access – no roads to cross -Stunning, uninterrupted ocean views - Private outdoor spa as well as all linens provided -Walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and the pier -Family-friendly and full of nearby activities

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

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants
You've earned this one. Picture your first morning: coffee on the gazebo deck, dolphins rolling by just offshore, and the kids racing down your own private steps to the sand while you finally get to slow down. We're John and Kaley, the family who fell for this exact stretch of Surf City and keep this home so yours feels easy from the second you walk in. Three sundecks, a hot tub, private beach access off the back deck, and the pier and ice cream a short walk away. Here's what's waiting for you:

Beachfront Double Master Bedroom•Hot Tub•Toys!
Welcome to Your New Favorite Family Beach Getaway! • Located in Super Popular Surf City, NC by Public Beach Access #11 • Front Row Beach Access for ease with little ones + elderly parents • Roomy with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 carports, 2 decks, and 2 good to be true! • Awesome Amenities like included linens, hot tub, outdoor shower, fastest wifi, ROKU TVs, etc. This home has undergone an extensive remodeling with constant upgrades happening every month on average by personal homeowners!

Oceanfront home- pool, playground, 3 suites, beach
Gorgeous oceanfront home with breathtaking views. Be on the beach in one minute! Watch the sunrise, waves, dolphins… * Linens included (excludes beach towels) * Unobstructed 180 degree ocean views * 3 bedrooms w private baths * Pool * 2 living rooms * New chaise couch * Playground * Bright end unit * Hammock swing * Keurig, Nespresso, drip, French * Crock pot * Beach chairs, umbrella, toys, games, skim boards * Chalkboard wall * 2-car carport * 5 TVs * Enclosed outdoor shower * Air fryer

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!

The Salty Snail - Oceanfront Cottage
Our beautiful cottage comfortably sleeps six. Spacious deck highlights the amazing oceanfront views. Spacious gathering room and all stainless appliances. Beds made and linens/towels provided for each guest. Huge back porch boasts outdoor dining area, adirondack chairs, outdoor shower and private beach access. Stays include linens (sheets, bath towels and beach towels). Beach toys, beach chairs, boogie boards and Shibumi Shade are all available for your stay as well!

"Coastal Paradise" On the water w Pool, Kayak, SUP
3bd, 2.5 bath. AMAZING views of intercoastal. Community pool (open NOW) & the ocean is across the street! Level 2 EV charger included. Golden Tee arcade, 3-in-1 foosball, hockey, billiards upstairs. Large connect-4 in the carport.. Dock where you can fish, kayak (included), paddle board (included). 9ft foam surf board to ride waves. Open plan upstairs w/ updated kitchen that has granite and all the necessities. King, Queen, and bunks w/ 4 flat screen TVs.

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.
Popular amenities for waterfront rentals in Surf City
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Stunning Sunsets, Walkable Condo, Covered Parking

Green Wave

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Take a Break at Shore Break!

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Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking

Beachfront condo w/pool and great views
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Star Struck- Oceanfront B/Pool/Steps from Beach!

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Surf City Sunsets: Private Dock Sound Retreat

The Orca-Ocean View Oasis-Pet Friendly-Free Cancel

Stunning Water-front Home with Private Dock

Oceanfront Oasis: Hot Tub, Fenced Yard + Views

Waterfront Getaway with kayaks, jonboat, & fishing

SEA STILTS. Ocean Front. 3BR/2BA. Beds Made!
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Beachfront Condo, Steps to the Beach

Rise and Shine! Beach, pool, & amazing views!

Oceanfront First-Floor Condo with Stunning Views

Newly Renovated Panoramic OCEANFRONT Views

Luxury Studio Villa - Linens Provided!

The Lookout: Tranquil Beachfront Condo

Serenity by the Sea, cozy beachfront with a view

Serene Oceanfront GetAway! #NamasteHereYall
When is the best time to visit Surf City?
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