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Got 99 Problems (But the Beach Ain’t One)

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    2 min walk
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    3 min drive
  • Inis Spa
    4 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Surf City

With a stay at this vacation home in Holly Ridge, you'll be on the waterfront, a 2-minute walk from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Escape Spa and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Inis Spa.

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 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.

Got 99 Problems (But the Beach Ain’t One)

Watch the ocean from 2 separate decks, a bedroom, dinner table, you name it! This home has 3 bedrooms with their own full bathroom. All bedrooms do have TVs (either smart TVs, or with Amazon Fire sticks), that come with access to Paramount Plus and Disney Plus. However we do suggest spending your time on the decks watching the ocean, out at the park or pool with the young kids, or at the beach! There is a smaller living room on the first floor, a bigger main living room on the second, along with a loft area that acts as both a 4th bedroom, as well as a kids' play area!

Bdrm 1: Queen Bed
Bdrm 2: F/F bunk bed (twin trundle)
Bdrm 3: King Bed
Loft (Bdrm 4): F/F/F custom bunks, couch that pulls out to small bed
1st Living Area: Queen Sleeper Sofa
2nd Living Area: Couch

The space

You enter the home into the downstairs living room with a queen sleeper sofa and two master bedroom suites flanking it. In this lounge area, you will find a mini library as well as access to the ocean side deck. A sliding glass door takes you to the outdoor deck with an ocean view.

The oceanfront bedroom has a queen bed and its own private bath/shower.
This bedroom also has a desk if you'd like to get a little work done. There is an additional downstairs bedroom with a F/F bunk bed with a twin trundle, and also with its own private bath/shower. The ocean facing bedroom has a closet, but both have a dresser.

Continuing upstairs brings you past the laundry area at the landing with a recently updated washer/dryer. Up to the second floor you will enter the kitchen and living area. The kitchen comes with stainless appliances, granite counter tops and island, and solid maple cabinets.

From the open concept living space, guests will enjoy a gorgeous ocean view from the many windows. A large dining area is set off to the side of the kitchen for plenty of seating (8). Enjoy the ocean views while having your dinner! The living room provides loads of natural light from the large windows extending into the cathedral ceilings. Access to the oceanfront deck is provided through the door in the living room.

There is a master suite off this area, with a king bed and jetted bath tub/shower. This room also includes a dresser, and closet. This bedroom also has an adjustable height desk for use as a workstation. If you wish to use the jets, ensure the water is up above the jets/filters, and then you need to turn on the switch at the bedroom entry then press the button on ledge of the tub. Use at your own risk!

On the landing to the third floor is a small half bath leading up to the bedroom loft which boasts a custom built triple bunk built into the walls (F/F/F). This also has a new couch, that pulls out to make a small bed. It's a lovely play area for the kids, or anyone that wants a little more separation and to get away from the rest of the group! This loft also has a 32" TV which has an Amazon Fire Stick to log onto applications for streaming etc.

As of 03/31/2023, the pool is scheduled to open 04/15/2023 and then close for the season 10/31/2023.

** Due to COVID-19: Additional restrictions or unexpected closures may occur per HOA. **

Don’t forget your linens! By default, linens are not provided during your stay. You are welcome to bring your own linens, or we have linens/towels that you may rent from us, or we can offer a 3rd party linens rental service.

If you rent from us, not only should it be cheaper than using a 3rd party, but we will also MAKE the beds for you! I don't know if there's anything worse than having to spend the first bit of your vacation making beds, after the long drive in getting there.
$25 increased cleaning fee (flat).
$13/11/10/8 for sheets (K/Q/F/T, respectively)
$2 for each bath towel
$1 for each hand towel/washcloth

Pets are allowed, however it comes with increased pricing.
We recommend you get renters insurance
Cleaning fee is $25 more (flat fee, but subject to further increase if the cleaners go in to clean and see severe mess/hair etc)
Refundable deposit increased by $250
Additional $15 per night for first pet, $10 for second.

Other things to note
We leave beach/pool items in the closet for their free use by our guests. With that said, these items may have been taken, broken, or otherwise not useable. Please use at your own risk. This beach inventory was done on Sept 7, 2021, and the following items were there.

5 boogie boards in 2 sizes, 2 don't have the wrist wrap thing.
2 2.5 ft * 6 bamboo sand mat (1 very near end of its useful life) 1 3 * 8 (just eyeballing them, so approximate sizes)
2 one pole umbrella
1 3 section beach chair/recliner
4 run of mill cheaper style beach chairs
1 nicer tommy bahama beach chair
2 beach balls
1 puddle jumper swimmy. I think it says 30-50 lb.
7 pool noodles
1 baby seat float thing (with a shade)
1 Pool donut float
1 pool float couch thing
Then assorted beach toys (shovel, bucket, frisbee, etc)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, beach toys, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dan Pauley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bodyboard on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1650 sq ft (153 sq m)

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Got 99 Problems (But the Beach Ain’t One) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

We love Topsail
This is the 5th time of staying at Summerwinds and it won’t be the last, we would definitely rent the same place again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf City Paradise
Great location and amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A glorious week at the beach.
This house was perfect for us. Perfect proximity to the beach & pool. Bonus daily workout with all the stairs. The house if fully stocked with everything needed. The decor is adorable. The mid level patio was perfect for the super hot or rainy times. The Pauley’s were very responsive. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wong way to the beach
Nice place, good location. We have everything we needed. Only complaint is no water pressure if more than two showers operating at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
This is the perfect spot. Clean, pet & kid friendly. Walking distance to beach & playground.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The well decorated place was lovely and our complete family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The townhome is laid suited our family quite well. Our 9 year old loved staying in the loft area which was a kid's dream room. It was a nice touch with a lovely collection of books for every reader. The gorgeous beach is extremely close and if you are up for an evening out, there is a great bar with live music located across the street. Hopefully we will be back soon for more R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway spot
Booked last minute and so glad we did. The place was in a great location and we all had plenty of room. Easy walk to the beach and it was nice to have a view for our morning coffee. Beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf City
Great location and lots of room for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family weekend
The townhouse was perfect for our family getaway. Clean, spacious and comfortable. Location is great, close to everything you need: stores, recreational activities, restaurants and of course the beach. Host was very responsive and easy to work with! Look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
The location was great as it was very close to the beach, a playground, and right across from a couple of bars and a convenience store. The beach was clean, no garbage, and the fishermen there were very friendly. Extra parking for guests was in a lot by the playground. The unit had beach chairs, sand toys, and everything you need for a fun day at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beach getaway
Clean property and a short distance to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for all ages
It was the best time with our extended family. Three levels divided up with plenty of space. A downside is a lot of stairs if you have someone that can’t do them. On the other hand tons of gates built in to all floors for small children or pets. Great area that has a swimming pool right outside and a playground across the street, with a lending library. The beach is so nice, my biggest complaint is the sand was too fluffy! Lol. Tons of sea glass near there. The trailer bar is on the other side of the street and was perfectly fine and the music was nice to hear. Not too loud. Rent a golf cart in advance and drive around the island. A bit of confusion on the parking situation. Only two cars go underneath and there is other parking spaces near the apt but you may not see them. If you park across the street in the Public lot overnight, you will be fined. They drive around daily and check. So if you have multiple cars, you may have to do some switching around. Overall it’s the best place to bring multigenerational family members. Thank you to Dan and family for sharing this great vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies Church Group Stay
The ladies had a great time!! Property owner was great in communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonus Surprises
The property was clean, as advertised, and located very close to beach. Bonus Surprise - the homeowners had tons of games, toys( for house and beach), even outdoor speakers for us to use! Owners had extra batteries and various tools to fix all those small things - like a battery on a door lock. Sure, we could have had them come do it - but it takes 2 seconds and done - especially with homeowners who have the supplies on hand! The neighborhood was our next surprise! The neighbors themselves ( actual owners staying while we were there) offered additional parking spaces, food recommendations, even played catch with the kids. It is a bit of a walk to food and classic shops - but we enjoyed it. The trailer bar was of no interruption and we liked the music outside. Dog Surprises.....The local street department workers offered our dog a treat each morning when we would pass on our walk! several local shops are not just dog friendly - they encourage and treat the dogs that come in. So incredibly "dog friendly" neighborhood. We even had a police officer actually get out of his car to come get some dog pets in! great home, owners, communication, and community.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay at Got 99 Problems (But the Beach Ain't One.)
Had searched for quite a while seeking perfect beach location to gather Kids and Grandkids and dog(s) from throughout the northeast and due to life-on-life terms could never settle on a booking until 2 weeks prior to agreed vacation week. We stumbled on this booking as a last-minute opportunity. What a lucky find. The property is ideal for anyone who likes to be at the beach, on the beach, for the beach! Short walk from the door to beach access. The description understates the roominess, cleanliness and convenience of the layout for family to gather together or find some peace and quiet. My 4 and 7 yo grandkids loved the activity area in the loft. The amenities were as described and made the stay more enjoyable. We had a group of 6 young adults, two kids, two Grandparents and two dogs. We were all comfortable. The only information I would add, and we were warned, there are stairs so know that - nothing our crew could not manage. Our first time to Top Sail / Surf City area and it far exceeded the family beach expectations we were hoping to find. The value for rental price was fantastic considering last minute arrangements. Did I mention the short stroll to the beach? Grandkids carried their own stuff! Host Dan was friendly and easy to communicate with... responded immediately to questions and needs we sent. We brought our own linens/towels and only needed to grocery shop... everything else was already there. Our only regret was we only had one week. We would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Beach Trip
We enjoyed our stay and the Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip to celebrate high school graduate
Beautiful home! We loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked for preparing food for a large family. The view from the dining table and main living room was wonderful! We would have liked a few more dish clothes. If anyone has issues with old knees, there are quite a few steps. The location was great- very very short walk to the beach and convenient to local restaurants and attractions. We were happy there was a pool to relax in too. Overall we could not have asked for a better place to stay while making memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for young kids
Great place - clean and fantastic location. Just steps away from the beach and a playground. Safety gates at each level of the stairs, toys, books, and a blackboard wall for chalk made for an ideal stay for my toddler. Would definitely stay here again and recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation spot!
Thank you to the home owners for such a wonderful property. If you have kids, this place is absolutely perfect. The location, cleanliness, layout and home features are perfect for families. We have a toddler and the home has baby gates on every staircase, toys, a chalk wall, tons of books and games and bunk beds for kids. The play ground and beach are so close. A very short drive to the restaurants in town. The owner was quick to respond to any questions and gave us our code quickly to check in. Thank you for providing a great home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G., Pinetops NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was pretty
Clean rooms, nice views!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great.
First floor and second floor you do have to go outside but not a big deal, just wasn’t aware via pics
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
NO problems at "99 Problems (but the beach ain't one)"
Initially I booked our spring break stay because I liked the name 😂 Communication with the host, Dan, was terrific leading up to and during our stay. We knew exactly what to expect and the accommodations exceeded our expectations! The size and floorplan worked really well for our multi generational crew. Grandma and Pap enjoyed the first floor bedroom with ocean view (yes, there are actually terrific views from both decks and the seaside windows of all three floors!) My husband and I were comfortable in the mid level king room, and the kids loved having their own space in the loft. There are lots of stairs, so come ready to climb (while this was not an issue for our group, it may be worth noting for others) The common area including the kitchen, dining room and living room is wide open and a great for hanging out, playing games, and preparing meals together. The kitchen was adequately stocked with cooking utensils, dishes, and even some common seasonings and spices. There were a bunch of family friendly board games to choose from, and the table easily seats eight. The centrally located washer and dryer were definitely put to good use. Each bedroom has its own full bath. The convenience and privacy this offers is a nice perk. Noteworthy, the walk to the beach was easy and a lot closer than I thought it might be based on the aerial pictures. The views are truly great, even though it's a row back. The pool was in the process of being opened while we were there, and appeared to be in excellent condition. The park across the street was very well maintained. We had an awesome stay and hope to come back again soon! Thanks, Dan!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
The location was great! The property is a just a very short walk from the beach. The ocean view from the decks are great. There is plenty of room with a cute loft area for kiddos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away
Location, location, and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very well kept and convenient to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022