Surf City Heart

Surf City, NC, 28445

🛏️ 4 BR 🚿 3.5 BA 👥 12 Guests
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John & Kaley

Your Hosts · Superhost

Welcome to Surf City Heart,

Surf City Heart is our family’s special beach getaway, now yours to enjoy! We’re excited to share this beautiful home with you and hope it’s the perfect place for relaxing, making memories, and soaking in the ocean breeze.

Enjoy coffee on the deck, stunning views, the hot tub, and easy beach access. With restaurants, shops, and the pier just a short walk away, everything you need is right here.

Be sure to check out our guidebook to discover local restaurants, exciting activities, and top attractions in the area

On mobile, I recommend using Map view (bottom right) to choose the best place based on the house’s location

If you need anything, just reach out—we want your stay to be unforgettable!

Enjoy the beach!

John Kaley & Family 🌊☀️🏖️

Manager: Christine
Check-in After 4:00 PM
Check-out Before 10:00 AM
WiFi HeartVacation Guest No Password
Address 116 S Shore Dr Unit A Surf City, NC, 28445

What Makes This Place Special

About This Home

Surf City Heart is a centrally located beachfront home right by the pier, within walking distance to restaurants, shops, ice cream spots, and more.

Ocean-View Hot Tub

Soak in the hot tub while watching the sunset over the ocean.

Dolphin Watching

Enjoy your morning coffee from the gazebo & watch dolphins swim by.

Walk to Everything

Restaurants, shopping, pier, ice cream — all within walking distance. No car needed!

Pier Next Door

The fishing pier is literally right next to the house.

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Arrival Info

Everything you need for a smooth check-in

Check-in Time

Anytime after 4:00 PM

Early check-in depends on availability and cleaning. We'll do our best, but it's not guaranteed. For updates, contact our manager Christine at (910) 988-9637 the day before check-in.

Gaining Access

Keyless Entry

We have keyless entry. We'll send the check-in instructions and door code on the morning of your check-in day.

WiFi

Network: Heart Vacation Guest

Password: No Password

Address

116A S Shore Dr

Surf City, NC 28445, US

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Parking

Free parking at the property

You can park in the driveway. You can park under the house, which comfortably fits 2 cars but can squeeze in up to 4. There are 2 additional parking spots in the lot — one to the north and one to the south, closer to the ice cream shops. Please avoid parking near the ice cream shops' spots.

House Manual

Please help us keep Surf City Heart beautiful for all guests

House Rules

No parties or events

Strictly no parties, gatherings, or events of any kind.

No smoking

Absolutely no smoking inside the property.

Occupancy limit

Overnight guests must not exceed the booking limit. Infants do not count toward occupancy.

No food/drinks in bedrooms

Please enjoy food and beverages in the kitchen, dining, and living areas only.

Dog-friendly (with rules)

We welcome well-trained dogs with fee. Dogs are not allowed on beds or furniture at any time. We cannot accommodate cats due to guest allergies.

Damage responsibility

Guests are responsible for any damages during their stay.

Hot Tub

Your private, ocean-view hot tub is professionally cleaned with oxidizer and bromine before and after every stay.

  • Sand in the plumbing may occasionally cause sand to settle at the bottom. If you notice anything unexpected, let us know immediately and we'll fix it!
  • If you are renting for a week or longer, our cleaning team may visit mid-stay to clean. Please expect them or let us know not to come.

Good to Know

🛏️ Bedrooms: Ocean views from the living room, dining room, and two bedrooms. The downstairs bedroom has a Full/Full bunk + twin trundle + sofa bed (sleeps 6).
📺 Smart TVs: Available in the living room and kid's bedroom. Sign in to your streaming accounts to enjoy your favorite shows.
🔥 BBQ Grill: A charcoal grill is provided — please bring your own charcoal.
🎮 Activity Closet: Fully stocked with games, books, and puzzles for rainy days.
🛡️ Trip Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance for peace of mind against unexpected events.

Q&A

Common questions about Surf City Heart

Good to Know

🌊 Heads Up: As a beachfront home, expect some sand, salt, and occasional coastal insects (mosquitoes & sand gnats at sunset). We clean thoroughly between stays — a little coastal life comes with the territory!
🚭 No Smoking: Absolutely no smoking of any kind anywhere on the property — including marijuana.
🎉 Quiet Hours: Feel free to enjoy yourselves, but no loud parties please. Be mindful of neighbors.
🌡️ Thermostat: We use a smart ecobee thermostat. Please keep AC at 72°F or above, heat at 72°F or below. To hold a temp: tap the display → adjust → tap again → select hold duration.

Hot Tub FAQs

✅ Pre-heated: Yes! The hot tub is already heated on arrival. Just lift the cover and enjoy!
🌡️ Temperature: Recommended range: 95–104°F. Feel free to adjust to your comfort.
🧪 Water Quality: Professionally treated with oxidizer and bromine before every stay.
🚫 Rules: No glass containers or food in the hot tub. Children must be supervised at all times.
🔒 After Use: Jets off, power on, 95°F, cover closed. Do not turn off completely. Dry off before entering the house

Trash Days

📅 Pickup Schedule: Monday all year round. Plus Friday (trash only) from May 1 – September 30.
🔗 More info: surfcitync.gov/2373/FAQs

Contacts

👩‍💼 Manager Christine: (910) 988-9637 — For supplies, maintenance, cleaning, or anything urgent.
🔧 Hot Tub (Pete): (910) 367-0180 — Specific to hot tub cleaning issues.

Departure

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Check-out Checklist

1
🛏️ Bedding

Leave everything on the bed — messy is good! 😄

2
🧺 Towels

Start the washer. If time permits, starting the dryer too is a huge help!

3
🍽️ Dishes & Trash

Start a load of dishes and put all trash in the outdoor bin.

4
❄️ Thermostat

Turn off all lights and set AC back to Heat 65°F / AC 78°F.

5
🔒 Doors & Windows

Ensure all are closed and locked — seagulls don't make good roommates! 🐦

6
♨️ Hot Tub

Set to 95°F, leave running, close cover tight, and remove any items around it.

7
🌊 Final Step

Take one last deep breath of ocean air and hold onto those beach memories until next time!

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Thank You!

Thanks for staying with us, we really appreciate it. Even if there's something small we could've done better, if you had a great overall experience, we'd love a five star review - it really helps us out.

And if there's anything we should know about, feel free to send us private feedback.

— John & Kaley, HeartVacation

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