Main living area with sweeping intracoastal views.
Breathtaking intracoastal views from the upper deck (and almost every room in the house!)
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 is a two-minute walk from the beach and a 15-minute walk to the Surf City Pier for fishing and surfer watching.
The master bedroom features a king size, memory foam mattress and an en suite bathroom with walk-in closet.
Master suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
The hot tub offers amazing intracoastal views from Topsail Island!
Bedroom 2 features a queen size, memory foam bed and direct deck access.
Bathroom 2 is a full bath featuring a tub/shower combo with rain shower head and wand.
Bedroom 3 - full size, memory foam mattress on bottom and twin mattress on top bunk.
The powder room is located off the main living area for your convenience.
The main living area features open spaces perfect for gathering with family and friends.
The yard is fully fenced so your pup can enjoy her beach vacation too!
Views from every angle!
Welcome to Wonder the Sea!
The dining area is a great place for dinner after a day on the beach.
The living room features a queen size, pull out couch
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 is a two-minute walk from the beach!
Take in the intracoastal from the living area
Start your morning off right at the coffee/tea bar
Prep meals with grand intracoastal views and a peek-a-boo ocean view.
Start happy hour off right at the upper deck bar seating while taking in the intracoastal views.
Snuggle up the by the electric fireplace
Covered parking and outdoor hang out/dining space
Grab some of the included beach gear and have your toes in the sand in two minutes (walking)!
Soak in the views while soaking in the hot tub!
The gas grill is off the main living area making for easy meals after a long day in the sun (propane is provided).
Wake up to intracoastal views from the master bedroom with direct access to the screen room, and adjoining deck.
Relax and take in the views from the screen room off the master bedroom.
The screen room offers a great lounging area outside the master bedroom.
Master bathroom
On Island time
Master bedroom walk-in closet with dog crate, pack and play and highchair.
A dedicated work space if you can tear yourself away from your vacation!
The lower level deck off bedroom 2 is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite morning beverage!
Bathroom 2 - Shower essentials are always stocked (shampoo, conditioner, and bodywash).
Bedroom 3 - full size, memory foam mattress on bottom and twin mattress on top bunk.
Wonder the Sea is fully stocked for a convenient stay.
The laundry area is available during your stay (along with provided detergent). Linens, towels and beach towels are always included at Wonder the Sea.
Aerial view of the house from the back
Inside the main entrance
Channel your inner mermaid
The outdoor shower is the perfect spot to rinse off salt after a swim.
Wonder the Sea house marker
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.
The tandem kayak (included in your stay) is a great way to explore the intracoastal!
Enjoy an evening tucked in the reed of the intracoastal while making s'mores  around the gas firepit (propane is provided).
Keep sand at bay (and out of your bed!) with the handy foot rinsing station after long walks on the beach.
Welcome to Wonder the Sea!
Wonder the Sea is a two-minute stroll to the ocean
Sunset views over the intracoastal from the upper deck
Look for the mermaid weathervane flying high over Wonder the Sea

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

7 guests
3 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
1635 Sqft
Vacation HomeEntire place
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Hosted by Melissa

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

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.
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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

Master

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

1 bunk bed

Living Room

1 sofa bed

What this place offers

62 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Private Garden
High Speed Internet
Desk
Desk chair
Smart TV
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Nearby activities

11
Fishing Charters
Surfing
Jet skiing
Deepsea fishing
Fishing
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

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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

English
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
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Member Since
January 2023

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Scenic views

Inter coastal waterway viewPartial ocean view

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!)

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Check-Out
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Max Guests
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Including infants
Min Age
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