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On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Smart TV
Beach
On the Waterway, where romance and relaxation await. Enjoy kayaks, paddle boards, a huge fenced-in yard for your furry friend or take in the tranquil views from the wraparound porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly

Welcome to On the Waterway | A Romantic Coastal Cottage for Two

Tucked away along the peaceful Intracoastal Waterway, On the Waterway is a one-of-a-kind romantic retreat—perfect for couples seeking tranquility, connection, and a little adventure.

This beautifully appointed 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers all the charm of a private hideaway with all the perks of waterfront living. A rare gem in Surf City, it’s designed for those who want to experience something truly special.

🌅 What You’ll Love:

A spacious King bedroom with cozy coastal touches

Full bathroom with all the essentials

Dog-friendly with a large, fully fenced-in yard (2 pups max)

A wraparound porch ideal for morning coffee or sunset wine

Private fire pit perfect for stargazing and late-night conversations

Kayaks and paddleboards included—launch right from the backyard

Unforgettable views of the waterway and passing boats

🌊 A Hidden Escape Just Minutes from Town
Just before the Surf City bridge on Atkinson Point Road, this serene escape is only a short drive—or even bike ride—from Surf City’s restaurants, shops, and beaches. But when you're here, you'll feel miles away from everything.

Whether you're paddling into the sunset, sipping wine by the fire, or curled up watching the boats drift by, On the Waterway offers the perfect setting to reconnect and recharge.

Book your romantic getaway today—and experience the quiet magic of the coast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b5ccadx

About the area

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Mia's Marketplace - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowfin Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mia's Marketplace, Surf City Pier and Ohana Paddle Sports. Southside Park and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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On the Waterway- Waterfront - Kayaks - Paddle Boards- Fenced Yard - Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Refreshing

Enjoyed our stay and the for any needs the property management was rapid to assist.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy New Year

Great views and convenient to food, beer and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house

Perfect house for my husband and I plus the pups. Loved the convenience of the fenced yard for the dogs. Conveniently located to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great dock!!

My hubby and I enjoyed this little house so much! The view was amazing and the days fishing off the dock were so relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Trip With Pups

Husband and I booked the cottage with our dogs to visit family for Thanksgiving week. The fenced in yard and beautiful views made for a relaxing time for all. Cottage is clean, comfortable and very cozy. We will book again on any future trips to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Location, clean,the view was marvelous, bush by deck could use a trim. The fenced in yard was a real plus. We enjoyed our stay very much. I would highly recommend staying here. Watching the bay was so relaxing. We even got to see a dolphin .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection on the water!

The pictures don’t do this little hideaway justice! It was beyond perfect for me and my pup! It’s right on the water and close to the beaches! The house had everything you’d need and more! I will most definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect anniversary getaway for two!

We enjoyed a nice weekend getaway. The perfect little home for two. JM's on the water and Sears Landing made for the perfect date night spots just minutes away from the house. Enjoyed watching the sunrise in the mornings and beautiful sunsets at night. A truly enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great start to 2024

We had a wonderful time in Surf City with our pups. The accommodations were as described and everything was neat and clean. Our dogs loved the yard. We highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect

This place was just perfect for me and my husband, and little fur baby. Our yorkie loved the fenced in yard. We had a blast fishing off the dock, and the beach was just a shirt ride 2e can't waiy to come vack!over the bridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home on the water

My wife and I loved the house, view, and convenient location of this property. The fenced in yard gave us peace of mind to let our dogs play without worry. The property managers gave awesome recommendations for the local restaurants and entertainment. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Ever

We have fallen in love with this place! Best view and location. The house is so cute and perfect for 2 people and our dog! I don’t think my dog wants to go home either. Would highly recommend this house and the property management team! We will be back for a month next time. Thank you to all for the perfect vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lillie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & well kept escape

Everything was so well thought even down to a nightlight in the bathroom and poop bags stored for use outside- more like a cozy b&b, the guest comfort was clearly key. Nice bedding, soaps & shampoo and even coffee all available to make the stay easy. Very clean and nicely designed plus the fenced yard was amazing- felt my dig was totally safe. The deck is so nice too for watching boats and birds- super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best getaway

The house is prefect for 2. We took our 2 dogs. It's safe and secure for them. We fished from the dock and kayaks that are provided. Anything that was previously suggested by visitors was already updated or addressed. If I had a question, they responded quickly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Loved the cottage, backyard and dock! The dogs enjoyed the entire location. The only negatives (and only meant for constructive improvements) were the entry door. Pls secure the bottom of the blinds as door swings open. No life jackets for the kayaks and paddleboards. A railing on the dock facing the water would have been helpful for fishing. Otherwise, perfect for a getaway for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pup Perfect

A bit of a rocky start at check-in as we arrived after dark and could not see the keypad on the door. There was a lock box keypad on the side of the door, which is where we thought we needed to enter the code. Motion lights would’ve been helpful. Even though it was after hours, someone responded right away. Everything else at the house was perfect. We cooked a few times at the house and the kitchen was pretty well stocked with everything you need. The bed was a little soft for our liking and we wish we would’ve brought our own pillows but that’s all personal preference. Having a fenced yard to be able to open the door and let the pup out without worry was the number one asset to this property for us. Lots to do locally. Best restaurants for our taste were Rick‘s Restaurant (Topsail) and Cowfin. Peak Taphouse was a great place to stop in for a beer and a pizza. Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay! This place had everything we needed and more. We enjoyed the dock. There were some lightbulbs out in the bathroom and kitchen but was not a big deal. We loved the view and the quiet. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great spot, dog friendly and close to everything!

Cut short by the hurricane but was great overall! Location right on the water, our dog loved the fenced yard. We were close to everything we needed. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We loved this house so much! We walked to breakfast at Sears Landing, a short drive to the beach and the dock/pier was so peaceful. This older property is truly a treasure! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just normal feedback

Property was great for us. Had to find work arounds for TV, heat etc during our rain out/cold day on day 2 of 3. Just a suggestion but maybe directions for others that do not understand work arounds with electronics. Also, sponges and dish towels would have been great. Minimal input here, location and view was absurdly great. Grew up on the south end as vacationing child and my wife's birthday surprise weekend was just that. Thanks again ya'll.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage for a couple

We loved our stay here! It's small but perfect for a couple. We spent a lot of time on the covered dock enjoying the views and the fishing. The fenced in yard is also an amazing feature for the dogs, it's so nice to just open the door and let them out! The house is stocked better than most other rentals we've been to, they even supply coffee! We will definatly keep this rental on our radar for future getaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023