Property Description

A beautifully remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom oceanfront beach house in Topsail Island that is perfect for the family or friends looking for a more 'upscale' vacation option. Appropriately named for its close proximity to the pier, 'Flounder In' is located in the middle of it all in central downtown Surf City within walking distance to just about everything the island has to offer: shops, restaurants, entertainment, fishing, great playground, and even local Touch Tank. This home features large sweeping decks with a private oceanfront heated pool and gazebo where you can relax with a book or catch a tan alongside the pool. A private boardwalk connected to the deck provides access to the beach and ocean.

 

There is parking for 2-3 cars in the gravel driveway and covered parking for 1 car under the house. From the driveway, take the stairs leading up to the front door and use your customized entry code on the keypad lock. When you enter the home on the first floor, it soon becomes apparent why this is such a popular home. Spacious design and large windows open your 'indoor' experience into the beautiful sights and sounds of the beach. Upon entry you are welcomed into the open kitchen and dining area (table seating for 6 plus countertop seating for 4). Just past the kitchen is access to a full bathroom. Head down the short hallway to find the living room and off of it the twin over full bunk bed room. Laundry room is just off the living area. 

 

Head upstairs and there will be a full shared bathroom (with tub) to your right. Across from the bathroom are two Queen Oceanside bedrooms. Wake up to the view of an incredible ocean sunrise over the Surf City Pier every morning of your vacation. Head down the hall and you will find the primary bedroom which features a king sized bed, full ensuite bathroom, workspace desk area, and access to the oceanfront balcony. Sip coffee and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean or have an afternoon drink and snack as you watch surfers catch some waves.

 

The main level opens onto a large multi-level oceanfront deck with multiple seating options. Enjoy a meal under the oceanfront gazebo (seats 8), take a dip in the private heated oceanfront pool, or build sandcastles and search for seashells on the beach. No matter how you choose to spend your day, 'Flounder In' provides everything you could need for a comfortable and fun family stay at the beach.

Amenities

  • Upstairs bedrooms: King bedroom that includes a loveseat that converts to twin sleeper and own bathroom, 2 queen bedrooms share bathroom that includes tub across the hall 
  • Downstairs bedroom: Twin over full bunk bed and downstairs full bathroom accessed through kitchen
  • Dining: Kitchen counter height table (seats 6), dining counter with ocean view (seats 4), and little kid folding dining table & chairs (seats 4)
  • Sheets on beds
  • Pack 'N Play & fitted crib sheets
  • Toddler bed rails to put on bed of your choice
  • Towels (hand, bath, dish, and beach), washcloths & bath mats
  • Hair dryers
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Assortment of cleaning supplies & carpet cleaning equipment if needed for spills, etc. during your stay
  • Blender
  • Instant Pot
  • Toaster Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee maker that includes keurig and regular pot
  • Tub in upstairs bathroom
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Roku TVs (Cable only connected to living room TV)
  • CD player & Alexa in kitchen
  • Propane Grill
  • Private Heated Pool
  • Beachside foot and body shower
  • Private Parking
  • Private beach access

Map & Nearby Places

104 S SHORE DR
SURF CITY, NC 28445
Property

Grocery & Pharmacy Options (in order of distance from house)

(W) = Walkable, (I) = Instacart, (*) = Recommended, (^) = 45 min. drive

Grocery

Surf City IGA (W)

Food Lion (I)

Walmart Neighborhood Market (*)

Publix (*)(I)

Lowes Foods (*)(I)

Harris Teeter (I)

ALDI (I)(^)

Sam's Club (I)(^)

Costco (I)(^)

Total Wine & More (I)(^)

Target (^)

Whole Foods (^)

Fresh Market (^)

 

Pharmacy

CVS (I)

Walmart Neighborhood Market (*)

Publix (*)(I)

Walgreens (I)(^)

Target (^)

Restaurants (All Walkable unless NW Denoted)

(*) = Some of our Faves, (NW) = Not Walkable, (LN) = Late Night

Surf City Regulations & Beach Information

Surf City is tent, fishing, and pet friendly. There are no lifeguards, but there is Ocean Rescue. Please enjoy & help protect our beaches by following the guidelines below.

  • Be aware of ocean & weather conditions – Swim at your own risk
  • Keep off dunes - $500 max fine (Surf City Ord. Sec. 4-10)
  • Pets must always remain on a leash
  • Please clean up after your pets (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 3-3)
  • No littering - $1000 max fine Help protect our beach by using the trash & recycle receptacles located at the entrance of each public beach access (NC GS 14-399)
  • Personal items will be disposed of if left overnight 10PM – 7AM (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-13)
  • All man-made holes must be filled (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-2)
  • No open flames or charcoal grills Portable gas grills are permitted (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-8)
  • No glass is allowed on the beach (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-7)
  • No alcohol or smoking/vaping In the areas between Public Beach Access #17 (300 N. Shore Dr.) & Public Beach Access # 19 (200 S. Shore Dr.) (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-17)
  • Swimming & Surfing is not permitted within 300 feet on either side of any commercial fishing pier located within the Town from March 15 - December 1 (Surf City Ordinance Sec. 4-9)

Any violations are subject to fines & penalties. For questions or concerns contact (910) 328-4887. In case of emergency, call 911.

Lost & Found:

Surf City Police Department, 214 W. Florence Way, Surf City, NC 28445 (910) 328-7711

Protect Topsail Island Sea Turtles

Important things you can do to help protect our Topsail Sea Turtle population:

  • Turn beachfront lights OFF after dark. Sea turtles are phototactic, which means light attracts them. Hatchlings will move toward the brightest light source, traditionally moonlight and stars reflecting off water to move toward the ocean. 
  • Use only a red beamed light when walking on the beach at night, as white light is distracting and disorienting. 
  • Flatten sandcastles, fill holes and remove any obstacles on the beach at the end of each day.  This includes chairs, tents, umbrellas, games, trash, etc. 
  • Observe a nesting turtle from a distance. 
  • Touching a nest or hatchling is against federal law, even if hatchling is in distress or not crawling toward the ocean.
  • Leave any tracks made by turtles undisturbed. 
  • Don't trample on beach vegetation. 
  • Don't disturb sea turtle nest markers. 
  • Report unmarked nests, injured or dead sea turtles to local police or sea turtle organization Topsail Turtle Project at 910-470-2880.

Beach Gear

It is too hard to ensure the quality and quantity of beach gear, so we DO NOT provide any beach chairs, tents, umbrellas, toys, etc.

We recommend renting from Topsail Beach Service or Topsail Surf and Cycle.

Local beach and fishing gear stores include:

(W) = Walkable

East Coast Sports (W)

Wings Beachwear (W)

Eagles Beachwear

Tsunami Surf Shop 

Activities

(W) = Walkable

Topsail Island & Nearby Areas

Ecological Marine Adventures (W)

Surf City Pier (W)

  • Walk or fish off of the pier

Surf City Surf School (W)

Aquaholics Boat Rentals (W)

  • It is fun to rent a pontoon boat to explore the Intracoastal waterways even down to Serenity Point

Surf City Jet Ski Rentals (W)

Serenity Point

  • Swim, shell or crab hunt, and walk Serenity Point - the southernmost tip of Topsail Island 

Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center

Topsail Surf Adventures

  • Surf Lessons
  • Stand Up Paddle Board Excursions
  • Kayak Tours

50 South Surf Shop (W)

  • Surfboard and Boogie board rentals
  • Stand Up Paddle Board rentals
  • Kayak rentals
  • Bike rentals

Topsail Surf and Cycle

  • Kayak rentals
  • Bike rentals
  • Stand Up Paddle Board rentals
  • Surfboard and Bodyboard rentals

Soundside Park and Playground (W)

Scallywags Live Music (W)

Missiles and More Museum

Topsail Escape Room

Shipwreck Point Miniature Golf

Surf City Frisbee Golf Course

Other Topsail Parks

Iron Clad Golf & Beer Garden (Hampstead)

Castle Bay Country Club Golf (Hampstead)

Olde Point Golf & Country Club (Hampstead)

North Shore Golf Course (Sneads Ferry)

 

Wilmington Area

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Tregembo Animal Park

USS North Carolina

Children's Museum of Wilmington

Cameron Art Museum

Moore's Creek National Battlefield of Revolutionary War

 

Jacksonville Area

Lynnwood Park Zoo

Zing Zumm Children's Museum of Jacksonville

Bear Trail Golf Club

 

Other Areas

Shallotte River Swamp Park - one of our favorite beach break activities

  • Zipline tours
  • Guided ATV tours
  • Aerial Adventure Park
  • Swamp Boat tours

Rental Information & House Rules

RENT AT: airbnb.com/h/flounderin

HOUSE RULES:

  • You must be at least 25 years old to book.
  • All renters must sign a rental agreement as required by the North Carolina Vacation Rental Act within 48 hours of confirmation of booking.
  • This is a non-smoking property. No smoking is permitted in the house or on outside decks, stairs, and porches. Additionally, please do not burn incense, essential oils, candles, or similar items.
  • No parties, unregistered guests, events, or any other large gatherings.
  • No pets.
  • No commercial filming.
  • Upon arrival, if there are any damages or issues with the home or pool, please let us know within 24 hours. We know accidents and wear & tear happen, so please let us know of anything that needs to be addressed as we would like to take care of it for you and/or the next guest.
  • Please do not leave the doors open when the air conditioning is turned on as it causes the A/C unit to malfunction.
  • Please keep all linens, blankets, bath towels, pillows, and other interior furnishings inside the home. Beach towels are for the pool and beach.  
  • Feel free to use the propane barbecue grill on the front patio. The grill is only to be used by Flounder In guests. Please clean the grill and surrounding area after each use. Ensure the gas is turned off, and replace the grill cover once cooled.
  • Pool Rules - we care about your and your family's safety!
    • No lifeguard is on duty. Swim at your own risk. The owner and their representatives assume no liability for accidents or injuries.
    • The pool is for use by registered rental guests of Flounder In only. Under no circumstances may anyone who is not a registered rental guest at this property be invited to use the pool. 
    • Children are not to be allowed inside the pool enclosure unattended by an adult. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
    • Adults should not swim alone.
    • The pool area has a fence surrounding it separate from the other areas of the deck. The pool gate must be kept closed at all times and never propped open. 
    • No diving. No running or horseplay.
    • No glass of any kind inside the pool enclosure. 
  • Check-in time is 4:00PM EST, and check-out is by 10:00AM EST. No parking is available before check-in time or after check-out time.

Have fun together and enjoy the house, beach, and Topsail Island!

 

HELPFUL HOUSE INFORMATION:

  • Wi-Fi Network: Flounder; Wi-Fi Password: Flounder2020
  • This home’s address is: 104 S. Shore Drive Surf City, NC 28445
  • Closest cross streets are: S. Shore Drive and Roland Avenue
  • Summer bedding is on the beds; blankets are provided in each bedroom closet.
  • Helpful items are in various places: in primary bedroom closet - iron/ironing board, Pack ‘N Play & sheets, twin air mattress & sheets, toddler bed rails to put on bed of your choice; under bunk bed - little kid table & folding chairs; in laundry room - assortment of cleaning supplies & carpet cleaning equipment if you need any during your stay for spills, etc.
  • Garbage and Recycling pick-up is Monday morning, please place bins on the curb the night before. No bags are allowed in Recycling bin, just loose items (ok if dirty). Please dump loose recyclables in Recycling bin, then throw bag in Garbage bin.
    • May-September there is an additional Garbage pickup on Friday morning.
    • Surf City Waste Management requests Garbage and Recycle containers be placed on the street no earlier than 12:00pm the day before collection, and rolled back under the house by 6:00pm the day of collection.
  • Pool maintenance day is Friday and a second day in summer months (nothing you need to do, just wanted you to be aware in case you see someone).

 

CHECK OUT PROCEDURES:

  • Check-out NO LATER than 10AM.  
  • All furniture should be returned to its original location.
  • Please remove all garbage/recycling and personal belongings.
  • Leave any unopened pantry items on kitchen table & unopened eggs/frozen/refrigerated food in fridge/freezer, so our Housekeeping team can donate to Share The Table.
  • Run dishwasher on 1 hour cycle (ok to leave it running).
  • Leave beds unmade - no need to remove any linens, and leave any used blankets on beds. Leave clean linens on any unused beds.
  • Start a load of towels on ‘Normal’ cycle with Hot water, and put rest of dirty towels and bathmats on laundry room floor.

Urgent Care & Hospitals

Call 911 in Case of Emergency

 

Closet Emergency Room (24 hours)

Novant Health Emergency Department - Scotts Hill

 

Local Urgent Care Options

Sandy Shores Medical Center & Urgent Care

Island Family Medicine