Surf City, NC, United States

"Island Time", Peaceful 5 BR Oceanfront Home

❤️Welcome to Island Time! Here you will be greeted with panoramic ocean views from nearly every room in the house. This oceanfront property features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, for direct access to fun in the sun. Located in beautiful Surf City, approximately 2.6 miles north of the high-rise bridge, it is close to restaurants, shops, and the Surf City Pier. Bring your large family or multi-families to enjoy the best that Topsail Island has to offer. 😍

10 guests
5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Good to know

GENERAL: ✅ FREE PARKING directly in front of the cabin for up to three vehicles max ✅ SELF CHECK-IN with provided code in advance to remain contactless during the stay ✅ OCEANFRONT and the sea is visible from nearly every room in the house ✅ HIGH-SPEED WIFI available throughout the house for multiple devices ✅ KING BED in the master bedroom, queens in three bedrooms and 1 set of bunk beds ✅ PRIVATE SPACE for multi-family groups and extra common sleeping areas for the kiddos ✅ COOKING APPLIANCES include an oven, stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, slow-cooker, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher and a charcoal grill ✅ FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN includes pots, pans and cooking utensils as well as plates, bowls, cups and silverware ✅ HIGH QUALITY mattresses, pillows, linens, bed covers, bath towels, and hand towels ✅ WASHER/DRYER to handle all your laundry needs (stackable and convenient) ✅ SUPPLIES INCLUDED: paper towels, toilet paper, snacks, coffee, and dishwasher pods ✅ OTHER ITEMS include an iron, ironing board and cleaning supplies ENTERTAINMENT: ✅ SEASIDE walks and shell collecting within steps ✅ DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS daily from the back deck ✅ Popular BOARD GAMES for hours of family fun ✅ ARCADE SYSTEM for the kiddos (multiple games) ✅ HD TV in every bedroom with streaming channels ✅ CORNHOLE and other outdoor games available ✅ PIER and restaurants a couple miles down shore

House Rules

Although we own two dogs and other farm animals, our beach house does not authorize pets of any type, unless they are service related. Absolutely no smoking is allowed inside the property and no large events should take place unless they are pre-coordinated. We hope that you treat the space like your own home, but a $100 fee will be charged for any broken rules listed above.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Sun loungers

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Entertainment

  • Arcade machine
  • Books
  • Ethernet connection
  • Game console
  • Sound system

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Safe
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Outlet covers
  • Playroom
  • Travel crib

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Island Time is located in a quaint little neighborhood that is free from traffic and is truly off the beaten path. You will love taking long walks around the rows of beautiful beach houses and visiting with the friendly residents nearby. There are plenty of restaurants and shops that are 5 minutes by car, 15 minutes by bike and 30 minutes by foot if you are interested. With the beach at your doorstep and so many activities around Surf City, it will be hard to say goodbye.

Guest Access

Island Time is equipped with an smart lock on the front door, so that guests can enjoy an easy and contactless check-in. Check-in instructions are sent to all guests two days prior to arrival but can be provided at any time upon request.

Reviews

Robert
June 2026
Highly recommend this rental. The owners are awesome and respond immediately to any and all inquiries made. The house was accessible as promised and all the directions for anything from coffee pot; tv and wifi sign-ins to door opener codes were well defined. We(6 of us) could not believe that when all 6 of us came in from the beach to shower: we never ran out of warm water!!👏👏👏. Next year will mark our 3rd year to rent this property. 🥰
Jean
May 2026
Absolutely Perfect! The location is ideal. The breeze and ocean sounds and privacy being the last home on the dune before a ways of open dune…. The decks are large enough to enjoy the outdoors but not so large off the sliders that the views were obstructed. We spent all our time at the great table feeling like we were right at the water’s edge. The best views are when you see the waves crashing onto the beach - wonderful to have no dune blocking our view! (Also wonderful to have no vegetation blocking the views or creating a haven for gnats and mosquitoes- always a perfect breeze and we enjoyed the outdoors whenever we wanted with peace of mind. At other rentals gnats could come thru screens- here we had zero issue and no worries!). The kitchen has everything we needed. Beds super comfortable. We have our new home away from home. The owners are amazing to communicate with- always a quick text away. Eagerly awaiting our return! J&J
Kaylan
August 2025
Our 2nd year here and we already can’t wait for next year! Island Time has everything you need and the host is always very responsive to any request, even if it’s minor. It is apparent the owners take great care of their home. Our kids said this is their favorite vacation house and they love being right on the beach! We’ve certainly found our happy place.🏖️❤️😎
Cynthia
June 2025
Thanks, Lee, for another excellent vacation at Island Time! We have always loved the fact that we walk down the stairs and are on the beach but this visit it was especially helpful. We had a lot of scattered thunderstorms during the week so we could stay on the beach as long as possible then run inside without any fuss. We love the communication and the quick responses. We love all the paraphernalia in the kitchen and the nice touches like coffee pods and snacks. Great place to vacation!
Sara
April 2025
This house is absolutely perfect! First and foremost, it is right on the beach, and it feels like the ocean is your backyard. Secondly, it is in a prime location on the island. There is plenty of space, and it’s perfect for families with children. Will definitely stay here again, and the hosts had excellent communication!

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