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Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12

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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. .This vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ohana Paddle Sports and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Surf City Pier.

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬6 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.

Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12

Relaxing at Dawn by the Bay will be new favorite past time when you vacation at this gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home located on a quiet street in Surf City. Multiple outdoor spaces will provide ample places to sit in the morning sun and then enjoy gorgeous sunsets when the evening comes! The neutral colors and coastal decor will soothe the soul as you reconnect with family here! Three floors of living space is just what you need to enjoy wasting time here on Topsail Island!

Living and Dining:
The open floorplan on this second-row home ensures that everyone can be together while enjoying preparing meals or enjoying movies or games. Everywhere you look you’ll see lovely details and designer touches, creating the perfect coastal vacation spot. The bright modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters includes all the amenities you’ll need during your stay. The dining table seats at least 8, plus room for four at the counter, and two more at the island. The elegant living room features a comfortable sectional sofa and chairs.
•Modern kitchen
•Dining for 12+
•Designer décor
•Covered deck access from living area
•Bright and airy

Sweet Dreams:
With five well-appointed bedrooms, spread out over three floors, you’ll find plenty of space for privacy and a great night’s sleep.
•2nd Floor Master Bedroom includes King Bed, on suite bathroom with tub/shower, flat screen tv, direct access to partially covered sun deck
•2nd Floor East Front Bedroom includes Queen Bed, direct access to partially covered sun deck, shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
•2nd Floor West Front Bedroom includes Queen Bed, direct access to partially covered sun deck, shares hall bathroom with tub/shower
•1st Floor Back Bedroom includes Queen Bed, flat screen tv, shares hall bathroom with shower
•Top Floor Back Bedroom includes Bunk Bed, direct access to sun deck, shares bathroom with tub/shower
•Top Floor Den includes Queen Sleeper Sofa, direct access to covered porch, flat screen tv, shares bathroom with tub/shower

Outdoor Spaces:
Everywhere you look you’ll find the perfect perch on the covered porch or one of the five decks. On the street side there is a covered deck outside the living room, a partially covered deck with ocean views on the second floor, and a cozy covered deck with comfortable seating area on the top floor. On the backside of the house, overlooking the back yard, you’ll find two covered decks and one sundeck with sound views.

•One streetside covered porch with furniture
•Two streetside decks with furniture
•Three backside decks with furniture
•Enclosed outdoor hot/cold shower
•Dedicated beach access just across the street

Location:
Your beach rental is located approximately 1.5 miles south of the Surf City high rise bridge, near the central part of Topsail Island. This puts you close to restaurants, shops, Surf City Pier and more! Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island’s past.

Amenities:
•Central Air/Heat
•4 Televisions (DISH Network),3 Blu-Ray players,
•Wireless Internet
•Fully Stocked Kitchen with Dishwasher, Microwave
•Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans
•Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower, Carport, Wet Weather Entry
•1 Covered Porch, 4 Partially Covered Sun Decks & 1 Sun Deck

Additional Property Information:
•Smoke Free!
•No Pets by Tenants!
•Private Community Beach Access to the left of #1502 S. Shore Drive

TOWELS, SHEETS, TOILET PAPER, TRASH BAGS, LAUNDRY/DISH SOAP ETC. ARE NOT INCLUDED. Please read below.

Trip Preparation:

Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air and much more! See our site for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental. Please note that this rental does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished lanai. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ward Realty Corp

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Dawn By The Bay
Dawn By The Baydesigner Decor W/ocean Views Sleeps 12
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Dawn By The Bay-Designer Decor with Great Ocean Views, Sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Wonderful place!!! Beach access was just a block away and the shops were just down the street!!! We had so much room in the house and plenty of beds for everyone! Nice quiet neighborhood was also a plus!! No traffic driving up and down the street, was able to enjoy my morning coffee on the balcony! Will definately use this place again in the future for our family vacations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David B. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dawn by the Bay
Beautiful home and furnishings. So convenient to the beach but just far enough away to super quiet. It was the first vacation home we’ve had that we didn’t have to clean as we checked in. Only drawbacks were; a leak apparently from the third floor leaked down to the first floor where my infant granddaughter and daughter in law were staying, and no view of the ocean. But these are not dealbreakers. The management company responded right away for the leak and I didn’t really miss the views since we were so close to the beach. All in all. A GREAT place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clayton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing place.
No issues. Stairs can be difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Khrystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dawn by the Bay
Enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than we imagined!
The house was larger than the pictures could really give credit to! It was beautifully maintained and VERY clean! There was almost no bugs or mosquitoes inside or outside the property which was awesome because we thought to expect that with the proximity to the beach and bay. Speaking of that, we were like 5 houses away from the beach or bay both ways! With the private beach access, we were never closer than 20 ft from someone on the beach and that's on the busiest part of the day. The beach was clean and the access point was well maintained! The kids loved the balcony access from their rooms, as did we! The house was fully stocked besides the linens as stated in the description so we actually brought more stuff than we really even needed! We had a few questions throughout the stay and contacted Ward Realty with a very quick reply every time! Overall, best rental we have been in so far!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous House
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property! The house was stunning, clean, and an easy walk to the beach. The kitchen was one of the most well appointed we’ve ever experienced. The kids adored having tons of books to read and games to play. Even the adults found time to read a beach book or two :). We would stay here again without question! Our only issue was a mosquito invasion the first few days. They covered the walls in the main living area and we spent a long time trying to kill them. Eventually we purchased a mosquito fog and sprayed the decks and car port areas. This resolved the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021