Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Surf City

Beautiful property with direct access to the beach. Spotless interior with a well appointed kitchen and incredibly comfortable beds. We've stayed at dozens of Air BnBs and this one is fantastic! Communication with host was excellent. Highly recommend this property.

This is our second time at Elaine’s space and loved it just as much this time! Location is amazing and space is cozy and perfect!

Not to overuse the word awesome, but awesome place, awesome location, awesome price. The beach was a very short drive straight down the main road. After a day in an active beach scene, particularly Thu-Sat, it was refreshing to come back to this beautiful home in this chill community. Everything was as described and as pictured. Thanks Tony!

My husband and I were very comfortable in this home. We had everything we needed. We did not use the hot tub or play any of the games, as we spent the majority of time away from the home, but we were given the opportunity to do so. The coffee was plentiful and the location very quiet and relaxing when we were there! We will definitely keep this listing on the top of our "places to stay" list when we return to Hampstead. Thank you Sandi for sharing your lovely home with us!

The design is absolutely stunning—every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create a space that’s not only beautiful but incredibly comfortable and functional. It felt like walking into a magazine spread, yet it was warm and inviting at the same time. The restoration of the home has won awards and now we understand why. What truly set this stay apart, though, was the hosts. We had the pleasure of meeting Paula and Chan while we enjoyed our coffee on the porch swings. They went above and beyond in every way—welcoming us with such kindness. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests’ experience. The location was perfect to walk to any restaurant or coffee shop. The neighborhood surrounding the home has countless historical homes. It’s rare to find a place that feels both luxurious and like home. I couldn’t recommend this Airbnb more and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you for an unforgettable stay!

My family and I enjoyed staying at the Relaxing Retreat. It was very nice, relaxing and quiet. The beds were comfortable. It was in a great location, close to restaurants, stores and Camp Lejeune Wilson Gate. I will stay here again when visiting Jacksonville.

It is always a pleasure to stay!!

it was the perfect setting for our family vacation with our adult children and their significant others. In fact, it was the perfect back drop on the dock for my son to propose to his girlfriend! wonderful memories here! peaceful and beautiful setting and short drive to the beach.

Very nice place to stay! Would def stay again. Private and perfectly located in safe neighborhood.

Our stay was just the getaway we needed! Lary’s place was extremely clean and comfortable! the outdoor space and landscaping were spectacular, it felt like being at a resort. the neighborhood was quite and relaxing, however not walkable to town as there are not many side walks. definitely rent a bike or a golf cart!

We visited Wilmington for a concert at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. We enjoyed the restaurants and shops close by. Loved the view. Slept comfortably in the king bed. We would definitely stay here again. Oh, and the host is very responsive and helpful.

Surf Shack an incredible place great location, super clean, intimate fun space but best of all 110% beach vibe from lovely outdoor porch to great indoor space. Sam and Cherie best hosts ever and I have done alot of airbnb's!!

I would definitely recommend this provider. The facilities were phenomenal, well worth the price, comfortable, beautifully decorated and provided for. John was extremely easy to work with and very personable. I cannot recommend these accommodations highly enough. if I come back to the area, I will definitely look John up again!

This bnb was perfect for a girls trip. Couldn't recommend a better place! Host was responsive, instructions were very clear, and the place was spotless. Absolutely loved our time here.

We booked for a weekend trip to explore Wilmington and have a get away! Our trip was great as the airbnb was conveniently minutes to downtown, Ubers were easy to book. We plan on staying here yearly! It’s so nice to find great hosts who were very accommodating and responsive.

Outstanding location. Easy access to Topsail and Wilmington. Beautiful layout and will return. Everything you needed or possibly wanted was there. Extremely friendly.

We stayed one week at the Jewel of the Waterway. The views were amazing. There are huge windows in the main living areas to enjoy views of the water. Lots of cozy places to sit outside both on and off of the porches. The pool was super fun for the kids! There are kayaks for use which was great but do not try to launch them at low tide! Swimming in the waterway isn’t possible, which is outlined in the home guide. Things to note - while there are 3 bathrooms, realistically there is 1 shower. On the main level one bathroom has a walk-in shower (this bathroom doesn’t have a door besides the bedroom door) and the other just has a large soaking tub. The bathroom in the basement does have a shower but it’s tiny and kind of dark and scary. We booked this home largely because of accessibility and the fact that it has less stairs than most waterfront homes in the area. You do have to access the home up a few steps and the pool down a half flight of stairs. The pool is viewable from the sunroom.

1000 characters can’t capture the immaculate & pristinely styled Bella Vita, which is perfectly located oceanfront with a private walkover/shower, & a short stroll from vibrant Carolina Beach Boardwalk (don’t miss nightly live music & a bag of Britt’s Donuts!) It is also near restaurants, groceries, & anything else you need for your time at the beach! If you like to cook, the beautiful kitchen is spacious & well appointed, & there are multiple areas for service & eating! From the huge main living area you will enjoy gorgeous ocean views & tons of natural light, with generous space & multiple gathering areas, which make it both cozy & wide open all at the same time! The vast master bedroom/bath is a showstopper, & all 3 bedrooms have comfy beds, ample storage, & private bathrooms, plus gorgeous views from 2 balconies, perfect for watching sunrises, a rainstorm, or summer fireworks at the Boardwalk. The pictures are gorgeous, yet they don’t do this seaside home justice! We WILL be back!

John and his co-hosts were amazing! Immediately upon arrival we were welcomed as family. They really went above and beyond in every aspect. The place was cleaned to perfection and there was so much to do! We were able to schedule an animal tour the same day, grill outside using their supplies and really relax as much as possible. Our room featured a private balcony and bathroom, but really the entire property should be highlighted. The hosts recommended beaches and restaurants for us to enjoy, and as we were checking out, John let us know that he was preparing breakfast for us as well! We were able to leave this amazing place with a full belly, homegrown fruits and veggies, eggs, and great memories. We will be back to visit for sure. Thanks again John B., John M, and Diana.

Words can’t express how much I enjoyed staying at John’s place. It was an amazing experience we will NEVER forget. It was by far my favorite bnb and I’ve stayed at a couple of Airbnbs. It’s close to the beach but it didn’t really matter because we wanted to spend all our time on his property. It was clean and there’s a ton of rooms in the villa! It is decorated so nice and the exotic animal farm he has is amazing! We stayed during the 4th of July and he had food waiting for us in their beautiful outside kitchen when we got back! You won’t want to leave the property. The pool was great and the rooms and bathrooms are so clean! I can’t wait to stay at their place again! I loved every second and they were all extremely responsive. They had fresh eggs and tomatoes that I brought home. Book your stay! You won’t regret it.

I decided last minute that I needed a getaway with some relaxation and an stress-free time. John’s place popped up to the top of the results list. I had never booked anything where you shared space but I decided to give it a try because of the good reviews and the fact that my husband’s name was John. I just felt like it was ok and safe. I’m glad I decided to try it. Both John’s and Diana were super sweet and so helpful.The house is beautiful.The rooms have top of the line bedding and beautiful decor. The kitchen was stocked with some food and John cooked several times for people. I’ve never had that at a place before so that was so helpful on saving some money with eating out. Plus they had garden tomatoes so I enjoyed like 10 tomato sandwiches.The animal tour was so cool. It was amazing to me to see how many animals , especially birds. It was really impressive; feeding the lemurs lollipops & holding the baby wallaby, Casper, was really cool.i highly recommend!! I will be back. Thanks

Honestly an amazing experience, even when you see the price you get the experience to match, in the best of ways. An amazing room with a fantastic shower and John was extremely friendly the entire time! There was a great welcome book with clear instructions. we had a great breakfast with farm fresh eggs provided by the host. The animals were beautiful and we loved the tour that was included.