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Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16

Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16

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Morning Cup of Joe.
 Cottages A, B, and C.
Ocean view beachfront deck.
View from the deck.
View of deck and cottage A from beach.

Overview of Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Surf City, NC
  • Popular LocationInis Spa1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeacoast Art Gallery3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSurf City Pier8 min walk
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16

Simple Serenity is the perfect name for this wonderful beach property. As you arrive, you will immediately feel the peaceful, nostalgic memories of a childhood beach vacation or perhaps remind you of a scene from a 'feel good' book or movie. There is nothing fancy about Simple Serenity - it is just a clean, cozy, updated cottage by the sea. The cottage and guest cottage apartments sit on an oceanfront lot just 3 blocks from the center of Surf City. This location is within easy walking distance of the fishing pier, numerous restaurants and bars, a grocery store, seafood markets, a playground, ice cream shops, coffee shops, public boat ramps, sightseeing and just about anything else you would want to do on a relaxing beach vacation.

It consists of a cozy updated three bedroom, two bath, oceanfront cottage and two smaller 2 bedroom guest cottage apartments connected by a shared courtyard. This property is ideal for small weddings, gatherings, celebrations, reunions or to just get away from the craziness of everyday life. We love to host military reunions with a loved one. It has adequate parking for six cars and even enough room for a boat and trailer.

As you arrive at Simple Serenity you will first discover the two nicely furnished 2 bedroom connected guest cottages. These units are a perfect private space to give grandparents, parents with young children, or the late-night young adults some personal space from the main cottage group. They have two small bedrooms (a queen in one and double in the other), bathroom, and a kitchen/living/dining area with a sleeper sofa. They have basic cable TV's, DVD players and Wi-Fi. The apartments share a nice size deck with a table and chairs. This makes a great spot for early morning coffee, an evening beverage or to share a meal in the salt air.

Just off the deck are a common courtyard with a hammock, a gas grill, a picnic table, outdoor hot/cold enclosed shower and plenty of open space for a group. This space is ideal for your group cookouts, games or just relaxing out of the sun or the wind when the beach is a little too sunny or breezy. A walkway to the side of the main cottage provides direct ocean access for the guest cottage apartment guests.

When you enter the beachfront cottage, you will be WOWED by the view. Seeing the beach and beautiful sea over the sea oats and dunes is breathtaking. The cheerfully decorated open kitchen/great room space has all that you will need to relax and feel at home. The kitchen is well stocked with enough dishes, glasses, cookware, blenders and larges pots for a big family seafood boil or Sunday turkey dinner. There is a wall-mounted TV (with expanded cable service), a DVD player and WIFI for those guest who feels that they need to remain connected to the outside world. There are a comfortable sleeper sofa, loveseat and a recliner for watching a game or favorite TV show. A beachfront deck is a great place for sunning, reading, watching the surfers, children playing in the sand, kites, sipping a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage, daydreaming, or enjoying an afternoon nap.

You will be lulled to sleep and be gently awoken by the gentle sounds of the sea from the oceanfront master bath with private bath. The second cheerful oceanfront queen size room and bunkroom guests share a nice hall bathroom with tile shower. There are a large capacity washer and dryer, dishwasher and convenient outdoor showers to minimize your family chores.

One well behaved dog may be considered with a pet fee of $200.00/week or $30.00/night

If you are looking for a simple, affordable, easy and serene vacation spot we feel Simple Serenity will probably be a perfect choice.





Keywords: Ocean Front property includes a 3 Bd/2Ba cottage and 2-2Bd/1Ba guest cottage apartments.

Property manager

Babs wagner

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Will consider one well behaved dog . See policies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surf City Beach and Southside Park, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 1 min walk
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min walk
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min walk
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 10 min walk
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 4 min drive
  • Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min walk
  • The Peak Tap Room - 5 min walk
  • Maine Lobstah Shack - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Oceanfront property Sleeps 16 located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps away from Inis Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery. Escape Spa and Surf City Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip 2023
Perfect place for large families. We had 6 adults & 6 kids 2-12) cottages are great for grandparents! Location was awesome, right on beach with large deck looking out at the beach! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage getaway
We had a wonderful week! Loved having the separate cottages for the grandkids to have their own space to go to when needed. Favorite part was being only steps away from the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Preston R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family trip
Great space and amazing host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
I had no idea that this house would be located this close to the town of Surf City - it was perfect! Walking distance to everything you need, including the pier. Also, right on the water with great beach access! The house was spotless and clean, had working Wi-Fi, HVAC, and hot/cold water - plus whatever else you would expect! Perfect house, perfect location, spacious, and will definitely wish to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
We had an amazing stay. The house was wonderful with plenty of space for everyone (large family of 15). The location couldn’t be beat. Right on the ocean and walking distance to everything in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Babs wagner

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We are beach lovers. We especially love family beach fun. We bought Simple Sernity as a retreat to to enjoy and share with other beach lovers. Because it is a simple older property, we always have a project, maintenance or upgrade on our list. We enjoy working on the cottage and just love to see our guests enjoy them.

We have four grown married children and 9!!!! grandchildren. We call it 'joyful Chaos'. There is nothing better for us than seeing the little ones gather together playing right here on the beach. When we bought the property, the oldest ones were just babies. Now they are riding waves, boogie boarding and learning to surf. It makes us realize that life flies faster than we ever imagined. And taking time to 'smell the roses' or to 'feel the sea breeze' is so important. For us, the beach is so grounding, healing, humbling and joyful all at the same time. It seems to have a spell on even the busiest Type A folks. We just love reading the happy comments in the guest book. We feel so blessed to have Simple Serenity and love to share it.

Why they chose this property

We moved to North Carolina from Pennsylvania 26 years ago. We had spent our childhoods vacationing at the New Jersey beaches. We saw them get crowded, expensive and really commercialized. When we first visited Surf City in 1986,we felt like we were back in time. We loved the comfortable but 'campy' feel of the property, bought it on the spot and just knew it would be a wonderful, restful vacation spot.

What makes this property unique

The property is in an ideal location. Close enough to walk to everything, but far enough away that the beach isn't crowded.
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