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Island Delights II - A Quaint Beach Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 894 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Southside Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • 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 ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Inis Spa and Surf City Beach. .This beach vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Seacoast Art Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Escape Spa.

What's nearby

  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Southside Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬3 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.

Island Delights II - A Quaint Beach Retreat

Island Delights II is just the place your family has been looking for. This quaint beach retreat offers modern amenities, beautiful views, and comfortable accommodations for up to 8 guests. The open floor plan offers a spacious kitchen that is complete with all of your basic needs, a dining area to enjoy those great meals, and an oceanfront living room. Enjoy Streaming TV service, a DVD video library, a novel library, Wi-Fi, and much more.

The first and second bedrooms both offer queen-size beds. Bedroom three not only offers a Double bed but also a set of bunk beds, perfect for all the kids to share! With two full bathrooms, the whole family will have enough space to enjoy their trip without feeling too cramped together.

From Island Delights II you are within walking distance to Surf City Pier as well as both fine and casual dining restaurants and shops. Delight yourself this summer and stay with us at Island Delights II.

➤Sorry, but NO PETS are allowed at this property.

➤No Smoking is allowed inside this property.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground and surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1008 sq ft (94 sq m)

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

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

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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

Island Delights II Cozy Oceanfront Half Duplex Pets Welcome
Island Delights II Cozy Oceanfront Half Duplex Pets Welcome!
Island Delights II Cozy Oceanfront Half Duplex Pets Welcome
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Island Delights II Cozy Oceanfront Half Duplex Pets Welcome!

Island Delights II - A Quaint Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Vacation
Place was cozy and the view and having the beach as our backyard couldn’t have been better. Would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

janeen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanside perfection
What a wonderful week spent at this gem. Not once did we have to "find a spot" on the beach due to crowding. The weather was perfect every day too, minus an overnight storm, and the waves were perfect for boogie boarding. It is a surfers delight too, with many days spent watching surfers right from the deck. The interior was clean. The 3bed and 2 bath were perfect for our group (myself, my husband, or 14 yo son, my mother in law, sister in law, and her two kids (14/12). The spot was right down from the pier (for all ye fishermen!) Aso were fishing right from the shore. It was great having the stores in town a quick walk down the street. We rented a grill for the week because we didn't see it day anything about it being included, but there was a charcoal grill under the house. There was a tv in every bedroom, but out only "complaint" is that they were hooked up to Roku but without the owners pin, we were unable to use any apps or watch anything that wasn't live tv. In the living room, they had roku as well as youtube tv. They did have tons of dvds but our high maintenence teens are accustomed to their level of technology (smart tvs/apps) and the quality was not up to their standards (i say this half in jest because we did not go on a beach vaca to watch tv! It would have been nice to continue our shows from home at night though.) Another thing to note was the ants coming in from under the counter near the phone. Didn't stop us from rebooking both sidesnext year though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation!
The house was perfect for our family. It was great for the two grandchildren and all of us had a wonderful time! We will definately go back to Surf City!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront quick SB getaway
Quick 3 day getaway over spring break. Great location right on the beach and within walking distance to restaurants and shops of Surf City
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The location is perfect! Check in and out was very simple. We didn’t have any issues so we didn’t have the need to interact with the property manager . That said communication was great leading up to our stay so I’m confident if we had needed something they would have resolved any issues quickly. This is the first Vrbo-or rental that didn’t provide basic necessities(bedding, towels, toiletries, everything was addl $) but maybe that’s normal for the region? And despite wiping surfaces and keeping every morsel of food in the refrigerator we had a lot of ants in the kitchen which was a bit off putting. All in all, we will likely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

TABITHA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Enjoyed being able to see the water all day
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
Perfect location on the beach, cannot be beat. However, beds and couch very uncomfortable, kitchen is super basic, could have used a few bigger pans to cook, a pizza cutter, maybe some other items. I would book again though in spite of those things, but it is no longer pet freindly.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Williamstown, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The property was clean, convenient and we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location to surf city was great, along with the private beach access. The furniture in the living room was in very poor condition. The backs of the furniture were completely wore out. We sat in the kitchen chairs the entire trip. The beds were very uncomfortable as well, they felt like air mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Loved the location of the property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
It was even better than we imagined! Close to everything, but most importantly, ON the beach. That deck is true heaven. Also, this place was super clean! Would love to go again. And again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House and view
This home was very comfortable and convienent to everything. The beach right at your toes!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Island Delights II
The house location was great. The house, bedspreads, and furniture covers were not cleaned as we believe they should have been. While we understand it is a beach house, the sand from the previous tenants should be pretty well vacuumed out. This was not the case. Also the bedspreads were dirty and the furniture covers were not as clean as they should have been, especially in light of the pandemic. The bathrooms were clean. A previous review mentioned about the couch and loveseat needed replaced due to the sagging and that is true. It is time for a new set of furniture. Also there appeared to have been a gate on the deck which would have been helpful with our dog, however said gate was missing. We had to use one of the beach chairs lying on it's side to block the deck opening to the stairs. Also it is time for the house to be sprayed for insects. We will be returning to Topsail, although not to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ricky V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
The place was nice really liked it
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Delights - Unit B
Overall, this was a comfortable stay. Having beach front access for our family was perfect. The property manager was very quick to respond to a few issues we encountered, the fridge/ freezer would not come down to temp, and the AC stopped working. Additionally, It would have been helpful to have a hose to rinse off sand when getting off the beach, the shower would only operate while actively engaging the handle, making it difficult to rinse off chairs and toys with one hand. And every use of the toaster would result in the smoke detector sounding off, with no smoke or burning from the toaster, maybe from the heat rising to the ceiling. Unfortunately, the sound of the alarm terrifies our dog, but we managed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic Rental
Property was extremely clean and we loved the location. However precious reviews talk about how comfy the living room furniture is....well the couch and the loveseat should have been replaced years ago. You have no choice but to sit in the middle of both. My auntie (72) and myself (60) have back issues so needless to say an uncomfortable week when having to stay inside. Beds are very comfy, 2nd bathroom is just big enough to turn around in, maybe good for kids but not for the 4 adults we had. We have rented thru VRBO for the last 6 years and have enjoyed the very homey feel with the personal touches. This home is a basic rental. The vacuum is extremely old and smells. And even though we did not have pets this "pet friendly" duplex has a sign on the refrigerator that pets are not allowed in the bedrooms......
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krystal J., King William, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Hurricane, but glad we came!
We came in on the weekend before a hurricane...and had even considered canceling, but I’m so glad we didn’t! The place was wonderful in every way! It had perfect bedding and dining arrangements for our family! The hurricane was overnight and the power company had our power back on before the end of the day. The beach was beautiful and not too crowded! The location is really nice and close to everything without being in the crowds. Stay on the island wouldn’t be complete without a couple of trip to our favorite Island Delights diner! The owner of the property repeatedly checked in on us to ensure we were ok, super nice guy!! Our vacation was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Celine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
The house was fantastic!! The inside wall between the rentals is extremely insulated. We never heard our neighbors One thing I look forward to is having coffee outside on the deck listening to the waves. It was way to hot to do that during our trip. I’m not sure if having an umbrella would have even helped. I only mention this to set expectations. I did enjoy coffee inside at the table and still had the ocean view. The linen rental was expensive for the quality of bedding you get. I would have purchased my own, had I known, for the same cost or less than what I paid. The above mentioned FYIs do not take away from this wonderful home. The living room furniture was so comfortable. Napping in the recliner was an afternoon favorite for everyone!! Beds were comfy and there is lots of storage everywhere. We watched movies and played dominoes in the evenings. The movie collection in the home was extensive!! Only a few steps separate you from the the air conditioned home and the beach. PERFECT!! Oh, and we saw dolphins several times swimming in the ocean right outside the house!!! We had a lovely time. I regret that I did not remember to write in the journal before we left to leave our mark with everyone else’s. I would definitely rent this home again. We thoroughly enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island DelightsII
Great Place, Great Time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2 or 3 couples
What a great time in Surf City. Property is perfectly located for easy access to everything. Gotta try the burgers at Island Delight while you are there!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Romina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were right at the beach, had enough space for what we needed. A shower right on the deck to keep the sand outside. Would book again but not through VRBO. They have the worst customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Patsy B.

very clean, but outdated
Seemed to have an ant problem; all appliances and kitchen are very outdated but all worked efficiently. Living furniture very, very old.. The deck area....perfect. Location PERFECT. The views were AMAZING !!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Michael W.

It was good
Thanks for having a wonderful house at the beach for us to take my parents to. It was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

David or Roxanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beau séjour
Tout s’est très bien déroulé.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019