Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

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Breathtaking intracoastal views from the upper deck (and almost every room in the house!) - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea features a fully stocked kitchen including food processor, slow cooker, waffle maker, blender, toaster as well as all the cooking essentials. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea is a two-minute walk from the beach and a 15-minute walk to the Surf City Pier for fishing and surfer watching. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The master bedroom features a king size, memory foam mattress and an en suite bathroom with walk-in closet. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Master suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The hot tub offers amazing intracoastal views from Topsail Island! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Bedroom 2 features a queen size, memory foam bed and direct deck access. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Bathroom 2 is a full bath featuring a tub/shower combo with rain shower head and wand. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Bedroom 3 - full size, memory foam mattress on bottom and twin mattress on top bunk. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The powder room is located off the main living area for your convenience. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The main living area features open spaces perfect for gathering with family and friends. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The yard is fully fenced so your pup can enjoy her beach vacation too! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Views from every angle! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Welcome to Wonder the Sea! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The dining area is a great place for dinner after a day on the beach. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The living room features a queen size, pull out couch - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea is located less than a one-minute walk from Kenneth Batts Park where you can take a stroll out into the intracoastal on the pier. A perfect place for sunsets! The park also features basketball courts and a playground. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea is a two-minute walk from the beach! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Take in the intracoastal from the living area - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Start your morning off right at the coffee/tea bar - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Prep meals with grand intracoastal views and a peek-a-boo ocean view. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Start happy hour off right at the upper deck bar seating while taking in the intracoastal views. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Snuggle up the by the electric fireplace - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Covered parking and outdoor hang out/dining space - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Grab some of the included beach gear and have your toes in the sand in two minutes (walking)! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Soak in the views while soaking in the hot tub! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The gas grill is off the main living area making for easy meals after a long day in the sun (propane is provided). - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wake up to intracoastal views from the master bedroom with direct access to the screen room, and adjoining deck. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Relax and take in the views from the screen room off the master bedroom. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The screen room offers a great lounging area outside the master bedroom. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Master bathroom - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

On Island time - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Master bedroom walk-in closet with dog crate, pack and play and highchair. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

A dedicated work space if you can tear yourself away from your vacation! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The lower level deck off bedroom 2 is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite morning beverage! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Bathroom 2 - Shower essentials are always stocked (shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash). - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea is fully stocked for a convenient stay. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The laundry area is available during your stay (along with provided detergent). Linens, towels and beach towels are always included at Wonder the Sea. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Aerial view of the house from the back - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Inside the main entrance - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Channel your inner mermaid - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The outdoor shower is the perfect spot to rinse off salt after a swim. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea house marker - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Our "Beach Shack" offers all you need for a beach day (chairs, stand up paddle boards, umbrellas and beach shades, lifejackets, beach toys and games, rafts, cooler and a wagon to get your gear to the beach) and saves you the hassle of renting gear. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

The tandem kayak (included in your stay) is a great way to explore the intracoastal! - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Enjoy an evening tucked in the reed of the intracoastal while making s'mores around the gas firepit (propane is provided). - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Keep sand at bay (and out of your bed!) with the handy foot rinsing station after long walks on the beach. - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea is a two-minute stroll to the ocean - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Sunset views over the intracoastal from the upper deck - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Look for the mermaid weathervane flying high over Wonder the Sea - Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

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Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets - Surf City

Wonder the Sea:Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets

9 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 2.5 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place

5•Fantastic

60 reviews

Wonderful Host

Wonderful Houfy hosts are recognized as the best hosts in hospitality.The wonderful Houfy program rewards Houfy's top-rated and most experienced hosts.

Accepts payments on Houfy

This host allows you to book through Houfy.

Pets are allowed

Two non-destructive, house trained pets are welcome. Prior approval is required for more than two pets.

Response rate & time

This host responds to 100% of inquiries in within an hour

Book Direct and Save

Save on service fees by booking direct on Houfy.

Relax, refresh and reconnect with gorgeous intracoastal views and a fully stocked home. Spend days unwinding on the beach (a 2-minute walk), rinse off in the outdoor shower, and watch the sunset from the upper deck hot tub. Enjoy coffee in the screen room, a cocktail on the deck and evenings by the firepit or indoor fireplace. Bring your pup and let them roam the fully fenced yard. Wonder the Sea is a newly remodeled beach home featuring all the amenities you need for a getaway any time of year.
New listing but not new to hosting! Check out our 5 star reviews as Super Hosts!

Pet-friendly, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with everything you need for a beach holiday - including linens, bath and beach towels, two-person kayak, boogie boards, stand up paddle boards, coolers, beach toys, chairs and umbrellas – Wonder the Sea features 3 bedrooms with memory foam beds (in all but the top bunk) and 2.5 bathrooms, with a fully stocked kitchen, outdoor shower, propane grill (propane included!), hot tub, Bluetooth speaker, Wifi, Smart TV, indoor electric fireplace plus outdoor gas firepit, and games! Both the main living area and bedroom floors feature beautiful intracoastal views where you can sip your favorite beverage while watching the boats and birds cruise by.

Wonder the Sea is a two-minute walk from the beach and a 15-minute walk (or two-minute drive) to Soundside Park for launching our kayak or stand-up paddle boards (use of these items is included), and where most of the island’s frequent events happen so you can enjoy a night out without worrying about driving home! We are also a one-minute walk from Kenneth D. Batts Family Park where you can fish, walk along the pier for an unforgettable sunset over the intracoastal or use the picnic tables, basketball court, and playground equipment.

Sleeping Configuration

1 / 2

Master

1 king bed

With en suite bathroom, walk in closet and attached screen room. Intracoastal views!

Bedroom 2

1 queen bed

With attached deck and intracoastal views!

Bedroom 3

1 bunk bed

Bunk bed with full on bottom and twin on top

Living Room

1 sofa bed

Queen, pull out bed, linens provided for the pull out and all beds in the home.

What this place offers

Washing Machine

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Full Kitchen

Oven

Hot Tub

Private Garden

High Speed Internet

Desk

Desk Chair

Smart TV

Nearby activities

Fishing Charters

Surfing

Jet skiing

Deepsea fishing

Fishing

Bird Watching

Suitability

Child friendly

Children's books and toys

Baby friendly

Crib/Pack 'n Play

High chair

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Smoking outside only, please use the ashtray.

No Parking

Covered and driveway parking are provided. Please do not park in the grass.

Meet The Host

Melissa

Owner

We are avid travelers and have lived and traveled in many parts of the world! We love to stay in vacation rentals where we are comfortable and can connect with the local culture. Each of the properties we host, while unique, were chosen because they provide us with an escape to reconnect, enjoy nature and the local vibe. We spend time carefully renovating each home and strive to provide you with the best vacation possible by creating stylish, comfortable spaces stocked with everything you need (and more)! We would love to host you at one of our other Wonder Getaways vacation rentals and exceed your vacation expectations!

~ Melissa and Paul

Member since: January 2023

Speaks: English

Response rate: 100%

Response time: within an hour

Location

Waterfront

Getting around

The main road (Topsail Drive) near Wonder the Sea has a bike/walking lane. For long walks or going towards the pier or restaurants, we recommend crossing the main road towards the beach and walking along Shore Drive (or on the beach!)

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Policies and Rules

Check In: 4PM - Flexible

Check in using the keypad. Check out is promptly at 10 to allow our housekeeper enough time to prepare the house for the next guests unless agreed upon in advance.

Check Out: 10AM

Minimum age limit for renters: 25

Guest represents and warrants that Guest is at least 25 years old and that Guest will occupy the Premises during the Term of the tenancy created hereunder.

Maximum occupancy: 9

Guests must have prior permission from the host for more than 9 guests or two pets.

House Rules

• No smoking in the house please. Smoking is allowed outside, but please use the ashtrays.
• Please do not park on the grass.
• Please leave the house as you found it (dishwasher run, garbage taken out etc.)
• Please clean up after your pets. Bags are provided outside in the white container hanging on the piling near the large swing gate to the yard).
• Keep the hot tub cover closed and front clips latched when not in use (there is no need to unhook the rear latches when using the cover lift). Failure to keep the cover closed when not in use can result in water level loss or PH/chemical levels to change, causing skin irritation!
• If you use the gas grill, after use/cool down please put the cover back on. At the end of your stay or if it is very windy, please re-strap it to the railing since it can tip over with high winds.
• No parties please
• At the end of your stay please put all garbage in the provided bins outside. On Sunday please put the garbage and recycling on the curb.
• More than two pets require pre-approval from the host

Payment Policy

50% at the time of booking
50% 45 days before stay

Refundable Damage Deposit

Refundable security deposits are returned within 14 days of check out if there are no damages to the home including:

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations up to 45 days prior to check-in. After that, 80% refund of total reservation amount up to 30 days prior to check-in. No refund for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to check-in.

For long term stays of 30+ days full refund for cancellations up to 60 days prior to check-in.

The Homeowner may also be entitled to cancel the Guest's stay if house rules are broken during rental period, including bringing pets and/or additional guests not represented in the booking; no refund will be given.