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"Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7

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Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

"Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7

'Sea La Vie' is a three bedroom, one and a half bathroom oceanfront beach cottage in Surf City that sleeps up to 7 guests.

Nestled in a quaint residential area in Surf City, this single family home is a cozy, rustic beach getaway with beautiful knotty pine ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy the ocean breeze under the shade of the covered deck or soak up the sunshine on the open deck. An outdoor shower is provided to rinse away the salt and sand from your day on the beach.

Don't forget your furry family while on vacation - dogs are welcome at Sea La Vie (with a pet fee)!

Bedroom 1: Twin/Double Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed


LINENS:
*SILVER PACKAGE – Includes ALL bed linens, one bath set (1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, and 1 wash cloth) per occupancy, 1 kitchen towel set, & bath mats per full bathroom. Complimentary for 7-night minimum reservations from May 25 to August 10, 2024.

If Complimentary Linens are not applicable for your stay, you may bring your own linens, or we offer linens to rent for an additional fee. Please contact us to apply a linen rental to your reservation or upgrade your linen package for a fee, if applicable.


PET POLICY:
*Dogs Allowed with Pet Fee

Please review our Dog Policy before booking your vacation. The Non-Refundable Pet Deposit is $150 per pet (2 dog maximum, price varies by home) and is NOT INCLUDED in rate. Please contact us to apply a pet fee on your reservation – DOES NOT AUTO APPLY.



Don’t forget your linens! Unless otherwise indicated, linens are not provided during your stay. You are welcome to bring your own linens or we provide a linens rental service for your convenience.

Also, our vacation homes do not have many of the consumable items in stock for guest use (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.). Once you book your vacation, we’ll provide you with a list of items that you may want to consider bringing with you on your vacation.

Must be 25 years or older to rent this property. This property is managed by Access Realty in Surf City, NC.

**Cancellation: Any cancellation of a confirmed reservation must be made in writing by Guest. Reservation payments are not reimbursable unless the property can be re-rented for the same rate and time period. Every effort will be made to re-book the property. If property is re-rented, Guest will receive reimbursement of payments made less nonrefundable reservation fee, cancellation fee (varies by property), and third-party fees (travel insurance, security deposit alternative, insurance, convenience fee, etc.). Insurance fees shall not be reimbursed unless the Agent is reimbursed by the issuing insurance company.
**Check In Day: Check-in begins at 4:00 PM on the day of your scheduled arrival. As soon as we are notified your rental is ready for check in, we will give you a courtesy call on the cell phone number that you provided above and we will send your check in instructions via email. All homes must be cleaned and inspected before we are allowed to issue keys or passes. Please note: keys or door codes will NOT be given to anyone under the age of 25 or to anyone who is not named on the reservation. If you need to authorize someone other than yourself to pick up keys or receive a door code email, please notify our office prior to your arrival date.
**Early check-ins and Late check-outs must be pre-approved and are not allowed if there is a reservation checking out the same day another reservation is checking in. You may contact us the week of your arrival to determine if there is any availability to add an early check in or late check out. There is a fee associated with early check ins and late check outs.
**After Hours Check Ins are available for anyone scheduled to arrive after 5pm or on Sunday when our offices are closed. Please notify us as soon as you are aware you will need an After Hours Check In.

Property manager

Access Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Must contact to add Per Dog Fee. 2 Dogs/35lbs MAX

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
On-site 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 that 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

Vrbo Property
609

About the area

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Southside Park and Escape Spa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

"Sea La Vie" - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home in Surf City - Sleeps 7 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Very close to the water. Perfect getaway for my hubby and I. Will come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Liz G., Goldsboro, NC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. Not so great accommodation.
5 star location with amenities a 1 out of 5. Outdoor dining chairs rusted and unusable, lots of exterior deferred maintenance, interior could use a deep clean and a refresh of the entire indoor furnishings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik A., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
My wife and I took our 18 and 12 year old daughters, along with two of our furry kids. The neighborhood is super calm and quiet. We have stayed beach front several times, and while this property lacks in updated decor, it more than makes it up based on the previous points made. Not to mention price point. My family really enjoyed this vacation. Would absolutely recommend if you want the ocean darn near your bottom step at high tide.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Duane W., Chapel Hill , North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea La Vie
Property was great. The process of renting from Access Realty was Quite the experience. I’ve been using rental companies for 30+ years. With all the communications and required documents and documents and signing and signing and so on I felt like they were treating the rental as if I was buying it. Maybe they are new or maybe they have been burned in the past with other renters, but it was really bad. I can assure you if I see Access is handling another property that I am looking to rent, I will hesitate to rent that property. The rental home itself was very good. Very clean, and great location. Would love to say I would rent again, but not with Access Realty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach 2023
Very clean, right on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lacking Basic Amenities
While the listing is fairly clear, things like linens are not included in your rental, it felt like this property was lacking a lot of basic needs that normally are included in the rental cost. Things not included or an additional charge were: linens and towels, paper products (toilet paper, paper towels) garbage bags, dishwashing soap, laundry soap, hand soap etc. The property also makes you sign a grill waiver but charges extra to rent the grill. Overall the location and house were amazing but I did not like all the hidden costs after renting especially for things that felt should have been included.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Views
Cute house, functioned well. Fantastic views of the ocean and very, very close to the water. It was very easy to deal with the property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views!
Very cute little house right on the beach! Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mitchell s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great no frills beach cottage.
Would definitely stay again. It’s location on the island is close to everything you need. Perfect views from your porch right on the beach. Only knock is if your planning on doing computer work the WiFi isn’t the best. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea-la-vie
The house was older, one story, beachfront that we wanted. Our issues were: The refrigerator ice maker never worked. (Bought ice for a week). The fridge water dispenser did not work. The interior of the fridge had a strong raw-fish odor that permeated fresh foods placed inside. The kueric coffee maker would not brew coffee. We bought white vinegar and cleaned it 3 times to no avail so I had bourbon and coke with breakfast. (No joke!). Overall…a 5 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Rustic beach house with a beautiful view! Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea La Vie
This property is old but well maintained. It was just me, my husband, and our dog, and it worked well for us. It's very close to the water and has a covered porch that is well shaded in the afternoon, and we enjoyed sitting out there, watching for dolphins (saw two!) and reading. The rental company, Access Realty, was easy to work with. And one thing I appreciated was that the sheets for our beds that we got from them were soft cotton, not thin and scratchy like we've gotten from some other places. All in all, a very good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Week
We enjoyed our stay, weather was perfect. As always the location of the house on the beach is awesome. I will say, if you are a cook or intend to eat at the house, the kitchen is not the best. Pots and pans not ideal for those cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic! Perfect little house. Very clean and all the little extras thought of.
Easiest rental I’ve ever done!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brenda k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
This house was small but perfect. Fantastic family wretreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanside Satisfaction
We really enjoyed Sea La Vie's proximity to the beach. The neighborhood was very quiet and we had quite a lot of space to ourselves on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location
Being able to walk out the front door to the beach, have morning coffee while watching the waves and always hearing the sound of the sea made this the perfect place for our family. The house was clean, well represented by the photos and a great size for our family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful impromptu getaway spot
We made this reservation last minute. The location couldn’t have been any better. Such a cute and comfortable cottage. I would suggest getting some more silverware and better glassware and dishes. There were only exactly 7 spoons and with 7 guests we were daily having to wash dishes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea La Vie
I thought everything was nice. Great view, it was comfortable. My only three complaints were: You could not turn the air conditioner below 72 degrees. Since you could not turned down the air conditioner, we had all the ceiling fans going, they were quite noisy. Also the cookware was terrible, I suggest you bring your own frying pan.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carin G., Hillsborough NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and home
We had a great few days at this little cottage with 3 kids and our dogs, and we would/will come back again. Most everything was a positive- including the beach location and proximity to surf city restaurants. All rooms had comfy beds and blankets. It was awesome there was a half bath in addition to the main bathroom. The negatives are ticky tacky- but could really improve the stay- another gate on the ocean side of deck would be tremendously helpful for the dogs, a regular coffee pot not just a keurig, a few comfortable deck chairs like rockers, and better plates and cups and mugs (all old and pans in bad shape). The other thing is the garbage disposal didn’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best little beach house on Topsail!
This beach house was exactly what we hoped for! Steps to the beach, dolphins swimming past, great beach walks and delightful shells, and about 200 shark teeth! Comfy, clean, and simple- what a treat!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view!
Incredible sunrises. Very relaxing. Well managed. Just as advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach location
The property was right on the beach and the perfect size for our family of 5. It was a little bit of a walk to the pier & shops but doable. Love the deck & topsail was a very fun area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Our experience
Loved the location and the fact right down our steps was the beach. Loved the half covered deck however the deck was very very splintering. The full bathroom door would not shut. Very close to restaurants. Would stay again. Only had communication with the realty company would like to have been able to contact the owner of the property. Where we are staying in July we are able to contact the property with questions and that helps.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021