Located near the heart of Surf City's finest dining and shopping, this 4-bedroom plus a bunk room ocean view home offers an inviting open concept living space with cathedral ceilings and large windows. Relax on either the 2nd floor extra-large sundeck or the 1st floor covered deck, enjoying wonderful ocean views while listening to the soothing sounds of the surf. Additional amenities include wireless internet, central heat/air, full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Flip Flops - Cozy 2nd Row Home - Ocean Views!
Leave your worries and your work shoes at home! The only essentials you will need are a swim suit and a comfy pair of Flip Flops to be ready to relax and enjoy this 4 bedroom plus a bunk room, 3 bath ocean view home, located near the heart of Surf City’s finest dining and shopping.
Living and Dining:
The cathedral ceilings and large windows and sliding glass doors bring in the sunshine, creating a bright and inviting open concept living space. Gather in the comfortable living room and enjoy beverages served from the wet bar or catch up on your favorite movies. The kitchen is spacious, with a center island, providing plenty of room for meal prep and entertaining, while the dining table easily seats 10 around the expandable table. Need a little quiet corner? Check out the cozy window seat with its lovely view of the Intracoastal Waterway. It's the perfect size for some light reading or a child's nap.
Sweet Dreams: *Linens (bed/bath) are not included!
1st Floor North Street-Side Bedroom: King Bed; access to large covered deck; shares Jack and Jill full bathroom with shower 1st Floor South Street-Side Bedroom: King Bed; TV; access to large covered deck; shares Jack and Jill full bathroom with shower 1st Floor Back Bedroom: Built in Twin Bunk Bed; full bath adjacent with tub/shower - the washer/dryer is located in the closet in this room 1st Floor South Back Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds; full bath adjacent with tub/shower Top Floor Back Bedroom: King Bed; TV; shares full bathroom with tub/shower
Outdoor Spaces:
Enjoy wonderful ocean views from either the 2nd floor extra-large sundeck with built in seating or the 1st floor covered deck. Kick off those flip flops and relax to the sounds of the surf and enjoy your favorite beverage – hot morning coffee to icy cold libations, it all tastes better here. When you’re ready to hit the beach, you'll find the public beach access across the street and the left of 1100 S. Shore Drive.
Location:
This vacation home is located just south of the high rise bridge in Surf City. You'll be close to the central part of the island where most of the restaurants and shops are located. Be sure to visit our local attractions like the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which showcases our island's past.
Amenities:
Central Heat/Air Keyless Entry 3 cable TVs, DVD player, DVR Wireless Internet Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave Washer/Dryer Wet bar Ceiling fans Telephone Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water 2 sundecks with deck chairs
Additional Property Information:
Pet Free - Pets are not allowed by anyone on the premises. Smoke Free - Smoking is not allowed by anyone on the premises. Garage is not available. Easy walk to Public Beach Access - to the left of 1100 S. Shore Drive. Linens (bed & bath) are NOT included, but are available for an additional fee.
Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See Ward Realty's website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental. Please note that this rental does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
Disclaimer: Photos displayed on this website are intended to provide a general representation of our vacation rental properties and the surrounding areas. While some amenities may be pictured, they are for display purposes only. Only those amenities listed on the website description, not in photos, are available. While we strive to keep all images accurate and up to date, furnishings, décor, and amenities may change over time and may vary slightly from what is shown. Seasonal differences, weather conditions, and lighting may also affect the appearance of the property. We do our best to present each rental honestly, but we cannot guarantee that every detail will be exactly as depicted. If you have specific questions or requirements, please contact us directly before booking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near the sea
Things to do
Fishing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Surf City travel guide
Is Flip Flops - Cozy 2nd Row Home - Ocean Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Flip Flops - Cozy 2nd Row Home - Ocean Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Flip Flops - Cozy 2nd Row Home - Ocean Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Flip Flops - Cozy 2nd Row Home - Ocean Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Flip Flops - Cozy 2nd Row Home - Ocean Views! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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We had a really nice experience with Ward at Flip flops. The house was clean and welcoming. The only problem was that the garbage cans were full when we arrived.
We were overall happy with our stay other than the first floor AC going out and getting no response from Ward Realty about trying to get it fixed. Fortunately, the top floor AC was sufficient to cool the bottom floor reasonably well.
Matt C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
21 July 2018
We love Topsail. It has been our vacation place for many years.
We have stayed at several different places over the years of vacationig on Topsial. Some spectacular and some bargain basement because of our budget at the time. I think that this year house sits right in the middle. Worked well for everyone but it could use some updates. But with that siad, we didn't come for the house, we came for the sun, sand and memories made with family and close friends. With some minor updates the house would be phenomenal. The location was great, and the house met all our needs But we are pretty simple people. We are already looking forward to next years visit to our favorite beach.
Spacious, bright, well equipped and close to the beach.
Trina M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Ashley S.
11 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location, not small child friendly
We selected this house because of the claim there was a fenced in backyard in the description, however the yard was unusable and fence was severely damaged. It turns out when I reached out through VRBO this home was through and agency, not the homeowner and they suggested that in the future I use their website to book instead of VRBO - which was not very helpful. Overall - the house was much better than I had anticipated for the price - location is great and property is nicely kept and very clean. However, if you have small children, I would not recommend. The yard is unusable and the top porch is horrifying for children.
Absolutely wonderful! So clean! Had all amenities. Linen rental was totally clean and helpful! Beautiful property. Dvd player is a bit dated. Will definitely stay again! Thanks for the memories!
The property was excellent and everything was clean. Everything that we needed was at the property. We only wished that every room had a tv. Definitely would recommend this property and using vrbo.com for booking. Check out was really early and we wanted to get a later check out time but never received a call back from management.
We really enjoyed the Flip Flops house. House was clean and cozy. Close to the beach access. My only complaint if I had to list one was that you don't have a power outlet on the ground level accessible by renters. Our golf cart couldn't be charged without running cords from the upstairs deck.
The house was well maintained, clean and comfortable. We had great views of the ocean from the main living floor and deck. The yard was overgrown and not really usable but the beach access was very close and where we spent most of our time anyway. The area is quiet and full of families. The only drawback we found is that it was a bit too quiet for us. The beach lovers in the family could've stayed another week, others became a little bored and would've liked more activity off the beach.
This house was absolutely perfect! Beautiful inside with wonderful decks. Short walk from beach. We had a great time here.
Lisa B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian G.
27 Apr 2019
The property was clean and made everyone feel right at home. Hope to be back again real soon! Wow!
Overall my family and I were beyond pleased with our stay. From the realty company, to the house and layout you will fill as if you are truly home away from home. What an experience and oh the joy! My whole family enjoyed and can’t stop talking about our vacation!
Adrian G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy C.
21 Apr 2018
Beautiful property
Great location, view! Well stocked for adequate cooking
Wendy C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan R.
12 Sept 2017
Awesome property
Close to the beach and everything you need is only a few minutes away