Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool! 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).

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

11 July 2025

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We loved our time here! The pool was great as well. The bikes were great! Thanks for letting us stay

No complaints!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky K.

22 June 2025

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Great Family get away!!!

This was the second time we stayed here and again we are so happy we did! The house has everything you need including bunk beds witch my kids loved. The pool is amazing. The house is located very close to a beach access and close to the shops and restaurants but far enough away you don't have to deal with any noise from them. The owners are amazing and extremely nice and helpful with anything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

30 June 2024

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Favorite Place to Stay!

This was our 3rd stay at Summer Salt, and it never disappoints! Clean, amazing location, and that pool! Can’t wait to return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian P.

2 Aug 2024

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Beautiful home away home

Everything was just as described! We all enjoyed vacation and loved the home we rented. We were sad to leave and will look forward to a return trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

17 July 2024

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Another great week!

This was our second time staying here and it was as fabulous as the first time. The owners have thought of everything you’d need and it’s there! House is clean, comfortable and so easy to enjoy the beach and pool!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky and Melissa D.

2 July 2024

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Everything for a great vacation

The house has everything a family can need and even what they don't realize they need. It really helps with the chaos inherent to traveling with small kids. We love it and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

10 Aug 2023

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Great experience!

This was our 2nd stay at Summer Salt. It was as great as we remembered! We even booked for next year!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

31 July 2024

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Reiter/Machamer Family Vacation July 2024

This was one of the best family vacations!! The house and the pool were absolutely wonderful and the short walk to the beach was also a plus! We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again...hopefully next time with a couple grandchildren (we're still waiting for those little guys to make an appearance) The house is definitely set up with family and children. Great place to stay...thank you for sharing your house with us!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T., Hickory,USA

16 June 2023

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Perfect family getaway!

Our second summer visiting Summer Salt and it was perfect! The house is comfortable with everything you need, we didn’t have to pack a bit of beach gear! The proximity to the beach is great and an easy walk even with littles. The neighborhood is quiet and close to the restaurants and shops we visited. Our two favorite new spots were The Crab Pot for delicious food and Herring’s Outdoor Sports for shopping. We’ll be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

4 May 2019

Best little beach house ever!

What a wonderful home and amazing host. The house was spotless and decorated beautifully but still completely comfortable and relaxed. So many small details taken care of that I don't find in other rentals...paper products, coffee filters and a million other little things that make the stay so easy. Steps to the beach and a beautiful pool. Trudy is super responsive and helpful and I can't say enough good things about this place. Can't wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dinah S.

2 June 2021

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Stunning property

A huge THANK YOU to Trudy for sharing this amazing property with us. Such great accommodations and she truly provides EVERYTHING you need. So many beach toys, wagon, umbrellas, beach towels... the list goes on and on. My boys absolutely loved the bunk room and the pool. We would definitely stay at this property again if we visit Surf City in the future. Truly was also very helpful in making restaurants recommendations as well as helping us with a mechanic (we had AC trouble on our way to NC) and gave us contact to a fantastic photographer. 😊😊😊

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tasha A.

18 Aug 2018

Clean, beautiful and convenient!

We have rented a beach house every year for the past 7 years, and this one is at the top of our list. It's incredibly clean and well-maintained. The decor is pretty and cheerful. The house itself gets gorgeous natural light all day and the backyard is large and private. The pool is the largest we have ever had at a beach house and the tanning ledge was our favorite spot to relax while watching our kids swim. The convenience of this house cannot be understated. Not only is the beach access very close, but this is the most well-appointed house we have ever stayed in. The owners have thought to make everything available, from beach chairs and toys to band-aids and well-placed night lights throughout the entire property. The kitchen has absolutely everything, including a crock pot and pancake griddle. And the owners were wonderful--the even welcomed us with treats from a local bakery! We will definitely be returning next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

9 June 2023

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Beautiful home and location humming with life!

We adored our stay! The fact that the pool was heated tbh saved our chillier than anticipated vacation and the host was super quick to help us when we were unsure how to start it! The house was absolutely stocked to the rim with everything you could want for a beach trip! Floats/chairs/wagon/sand buckets/boogie boards you name it! Books to borrow, games for the kids. I’ve never seen a home to equipped as a rental. I felt ridiculous that I packed anything for the kiddo. The only nitpicking I could fathom is the showers were camper-sized as other reviews had warned. The fridge constantly hummed (slightly annoying) and front porch was squeaky when settling in with a book! Nothing can ever be quite perfect but I absolutely loved my stay and when I woke my 4 year old up to leave she cried, not wanting to leave “summer”.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

21 July 2020

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Even better than we expected!

Trudy's place is amazing. We read so many positive reviews that we were almost scared it wouldn't live up to our expectations... but we were wrong and we couldn't be happier about it! We have a pool at our house in VA so we didn't think we would use it very often because... BEACH! But, we did! It was so refreshing after being on the beach all day to shower off outside, relax in the pool, shower inside and make dinner. The kitchen has everything you need and more. Trudy's has thought of EVERYTHING! We've rarely stayed at a place that has as many provisions as Trudy and Mark have provided for their renters. You can tell that they really care about the people who rent from them, they WANT you to be there and they want you to relax and have a good time. They even provide beach towels and chairs! Communication is phenomenal and the check in process is one of the easiest EVER! Even in the middle of a pandemic, we felt very comfortable with the sanitary measures taken and they even left some supplies to further disinfect, should we need it for anything else. Honestly, we had to change our original plans at TI this year because of the pandemic and chose Trudy's place because of the reviews and her kindness. After having stayed there though, we might not go back to the house we normally stay at hopefully can book with Trudy and Mark instead!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

22 Aug 2017

This has to be the best house on the island!

I cannot say enough good things about this property! The house was beautifully decorated and very, very, very clean! It had everything we could have needed! The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed having a family sleepover in the room with the bunk beds. There were plenty of nice linens available. The TVs are all new and "smart" so our kids could watch Netflix. The property is so private. The outdoor shower has hot water and keeps all of the sandy mess outside. The private pool was the highlight of our kids' trip. We used it every day, multiple times per day. It's a salt water pool and there was no odor. The beach was super close. Our 4-year old walked it carrying her boogie board. It's close enough that we ran back and forth when we forgot water or snacks. The beach was never crowded. The owner is an awesome hostess! I talked to her about the property over the phone before we even made our reservation. While we were there, she checked in via text to see if we needed anything or needed advice on where to eat. She was very available - I sent her a text about something and she responded instantly. The island is adorable. There isn't a McDonald's or other chain in sight. We would most definitely come back and we would most definitely stay in this house again. I can't think of anything that could have made this house or our stay better than it was!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa r.

26 May 2020

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Best Vacation Home Ever!

I don’t even know where to begin! SummerSalt is hands down the best vacation home I’ve ever rented. Trudy has literally thought of every thing one would need when staying in a home and she provides it for you. Our family has a special needs child with complex medical needs. She provided everything we would need for our stay to keep him safe as well as all the cleaning supplies needed to keep him and his environment safe during our stay. Some things that come to mind that stood out to us were 1) access to sand toys, I mean baskets full, boogie boards (several), umbrellas, beach chairs (the good sturdy kind) and a beach cart to carry it all out 2) bikes for every member of the family 3) kitchen has just about every kitchen appliance you would need and plenty of dishes 4) pool was heated and they have pool floats for your use 5) the outdoor shower- has HOT water. Is roomy, private and excellent water pressure.6) Lots of outdoor seating areas.7) Linens were Included-plentiful- and smelled wonderful 8) all the things needed to keep the home tidy, dishes cleaned and laundry done were also provided. And with excellent quality cleaning supplies. 9) Trudy lives close by and is readily available for any needs you may have. 10) the walk to beach was super easy/close even for our special needs child. We loved every minute of our stay. This is not your average rental. It is above and beyond. It made packing easy for a big family because it literally was like arriving at your own second home that was fully stocked. Definitely the best vacation we’ve had in years! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

27 July 2025

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Family Freindly, Relax Oriented

We had a very pleasant stay at the Summer Salt - The property was very well supplied with essentials for any activity from cooking to boogie boarding. The pool was a tremedous asset to help with coping with the heat. It provided a safe water experience for our 1 and 4 year old grandchildren.We had a wonderful week of relaxation and fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky and Melissa D.

6 June 2025

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Wonderful stay

Responsive hosts, love the games and pool supplies. Fun beach and pool time. Clean house with everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

5 Aug 2024

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2024 Summer Salt

Property has everything you need - just bring your clothes and get groceries. Close to restaurants and shops. Short walk to public beach. Private pool a definite plus for the kids.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

25 July 2024

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July 2024 Visit

This is our second time staying here and we will continue to always stay here when visiting Topsail Island. The house is very close to the beach and walking distance to town. All six of us loved the backyard and pool. The house and outdoor beach closet is very well stocked. Trudy is very responsive and wonderful to rent from.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

25 June 2024

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

17 June 2024

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Unforgettable Trip

The place was awesome everywhere and the location was prime! We will be looking to book Summer Salt again this summer!! 10/10!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

17 June 2024

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Absolutely wonderful!

This house was amazing. Well stocked and had everything we needed to make our vacation complete.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

9 June 2024

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Great place to stay in Surf City

We had an awesome stay and loved the house. The pool feels very private. Beach access is only a few steps away. It is also close to all of the restaurants and shops in Surf City.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

29 Aug 2023

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Wonderful Family Experience

The Surf City property was clean, family friendly, and amazing. The proximity to the beach access was convenient and the kids enjoyed a lowkey afternoon and evening swim in the pool after spending the day on the beach. The property owners were great to deal with and we have already booked our stay next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

Top-Rated Beach Rental. Super clean & well-appointed. Private heated pool!

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