Title: Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21670000/21669600/21669562/8eecfbd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21670000/21669600/21669562/a6527c80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21670000/21669600/21669562/6d93d1e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21670000/21669600/21669562/3ff992a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21670000/21669600/21669562/5cafed5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Beach Ball, a boater's dream home in Surf City, offers ample parking and three outdoor spaces: one covered deck, one uncovered deck, and a screened-in porch area. Enjoy the beautiful canal views from the living room and kitchen areas or unwind on the waterfront decks accessible from four bedrooms. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81889 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals Beach Ball is truly a boater's dream! The home is located on the canals of Surf City, locally known as Old Settler’s, and comes complete with a very nice dock and even a boat ramp for guest use. There truly is nothing like having your boat out back ready to go!! Beach Ball also features ample parking, one covered deck, one uncovered deck, and even a screened-in porch area. As you arrive at the home entering through the wet weather entrance at ground level, you will immediately see a large storage closet to the left perfect for beach toys and rafts. Up the stairs, you will find the first-floor bedrooms of this reverse-floor-plan home. To the right on this level is a large laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer that's sure to be very accommodating! At the left end of this level, the very nice sized master suite with a king bed, television, direct access to the waterfront deck, and nicely appointed master bath with a jacuzzi tub and shower is sure to provide some relaxing nights for just mom and dad. Coming back towards the stairway, you will find a shared bath for the two remaining bedrooms on this floor complete with double sinks and shower/tub. The 2nd bedroom on this floor is perfect for the little ones with two twin beds and access to the waterfront deck. The third bedroom features a queen-sized bed along with access to the waterfront deck. Up the stairs to the living level, immediately to your left, you will find a shared full bath with shower/tub. The living room and kitchen areas overlook the beautiful canal to offer you amazing views. You can even enjoy those great Topsail nights from the screened-in porch located off the living room. Ample seating is provided so the whole family can peacefully watch the boats go by together. Beach Ball offers Cable and Internet services to its guests. The 4th bedroom is located on this floor and offers a queen-sized bed and access to the upper-level full bathroom. Beach Ball is truly a special treat for the boater or sound side lover. Please note: Guests do not have access to the boat lift that is located at the house, however guests are welcome to safely use the boat ramp and the dock. ➤Sorry, but NO PETS are allowed at this property. ➤No Smoking is permitted inside the property or on its decks. ➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals! ➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!! A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge. See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation! ➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year. ➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees. ➤This property offers Personal PIN pad entry at the property. Pin Pad access codes will be sent to the reservation holder via text shortly before arrival. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,889 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an access code You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Access methods Access code ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Beach Ball Stunning Water View Canal Front Boat Ramp Dock Ocean 18 ## About the area Surf City is home to this holiday home. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Surf City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Surf-City.dx6339267) [View more Holiday homes in Surf City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Surf-City-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6339267-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.44727%2C-77.51976&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k349i8vOKbhzwWNX6BnwVSLiN98=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - Inis Spa - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Southside Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Ohana Paddle Sports - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - North Topsail Beach - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬8 min walk - ‪Surf City Line - ‬14 min walk - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬5 min drive - ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals located? > Situated in Surf City, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Permuda Island. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beach Ball - A "Sound" Choice on the Canals Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LEAH B. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! This house is perfect if your are bringing your boat or kayaks or if you have multiple vehicles. The top balcony gives the best view of the canal. There are not TV’s in all the rooms & that would be nice in the evenings but other than that it was perfect! ##### LEAH B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carla D. 20 Jul 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### This house needs some TLC The house was an open area, the AC worked great, the refrigerator kept things cold and the ice machine worked. The bathrooms were clean. The dock and boat launch worked good for our family. We enjoyed the outdoor shower. We brought our grill and even tho, upon arrival, there was a grill, it needed to be cleaned. Not sure what the odor was when we entered. We found stains throughout the house (it has carpet) and the furniture had many stains in the living room and screened porch cushions. I thought I could flip them, but it was just as bad. The throw rugs on the floors had stains and were dirty. I was embarrassed before my family arrived at the condition of the house. The screened porch had white wicker which was dirty and with the stained cushions, front and back, we felt uncomfortable, so we did not use. We felt the older stains should have been addressed long ago and found it hard to believe it was rented in this condition. Stains are a huge let down. ##### Carla D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicholas J. 5 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Beach Nall This was my families 2nd time renting this property and we enjoyed both visits. It is right on the canals and we had no problems docking 2 boats. Very nice house with lots of room. Would have been nice to have a tv in all bedrooms though. ##### Nicholas J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon P. 30 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We had a very nice week! We typically stay oceanfront but decided we wanted to bring our boat for the week for something different, we did not mind the walk to the beach like we thought we might. Thankfully, I read the previous reviews because it helped us know what we were getting. The deck definitely needs some attention and I emailed before our arrival, after reading the information from Lewis that properties were keyless, and confirmed that this was not keyless so be aware of that. Also, if you arrive much earlier than check in and are bringing a boat, you are going to struggle with parking until you can get to your house. This was our first trip to Surf City so we were not familiar with the area. We had a small run in with the first person we dealt with at the realty company in regards to the parking of our boat and at that point we were pretty frustrated because where we were told to go to park it was a nightmare and overfull so it was not helpful. However, the second person was very kind and understanding and we were able to get what we needed quickly and move along. There was surprisingly a grill at the property which was not listed in the amenities. We brought our own to use but wouldn't have had to. I also bought a dvd player to use while we were there because there isn't one so don't bother taking movies unless you bring your own. The kitchen was decently stocked compared to a lot of places we've rented. I would stay here again. ##### Shannon P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIE S. 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a great time house nice and roomy, good place to bring your boat. Will be back Had a great time nice house ##### JULIE S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim V. 21 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great area very close to beach access. Property was very nice a lot of room. Only suggestion would be to replace missing window blinds in order to provide privacy in the bedrooms. ##### Kim V. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Floyd P. 31 Aug 2017 #### Enjoyed our stay at the Beach Ball! Lots of good with a few suggestions: The good stuff: Location is premium, you can ride your bike to the convenience store, arcade, beach, and even the Trailer bar if you are so inclined. House is roomy, lots of balcony space, and the screened porch is a big plus. Kitchen is well stocked, TV is huge in main room. Private boat ramp is a plus. Canal is lovely, dock is super nice. Only suggestions: as of August 2017, deck/wood work needs pressure wash at a minimum and should be treated (even had a friend say it without us mentioning), carpets are in good condition but there are a few large spots that could be probably easy to clean. Water temperature in house should be turned down... scalding potential with young kids, bathtub wouldn't give us cold water at all. A few areas in screen on porch should be repaired as they have come loose (just gives look of maintenance need). Lewis needs to ensure that this property is not noted as keyless entry, as we had to make an extra trip back to the Realty office to get a key. No one can control this, but two houses on the canal had construction crews during our week, which was quite distracting from the beauty of the canal with the noise factor (think 7:45-9:00 am chainsaw). We don't blame the owners on this, but it was a factor. Overall a very nice stay. ##### Floyd P. 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