Title: Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23556693&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! ## Photo gallery for Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! ![Beach nearby - Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556700/23556693/cf860a9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556700/23556693/18438d80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556700/23556693/0517cbe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556700/23556693/3aecf665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23556700/23556693/f321ad04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Surf City at Sassy Seahorse, a cozy cottage with a comfortable living area and covered porch. Listen to the soothing sounds of ocean waves in this quiet neighborhood setting just steps from restricted beach access and nearby Family Park. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61008 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! This Sassy Seahorse cottage is a wonderful budget-friendly option for your family and canine companion. On a quiet side street just a short drive south of downtown Surf City’s family-friendly businesses, this updated cottage offers space to hang out inside in the comfortable living area or out on the covered porch. Enjoy listening to the ocean waves as they crash on the beach in hearing distance of this charming bungalow. The nearby restricted beach access is a short walk away in sight of the house. Surf City’s Family Park on the sound side complete with a walking pier over the marsh, picnic area, basketball court, and children’s playground is just a block away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking 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 - Unit size: 1,008 square feet ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99662600/99662544/3d0fd068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loggerhead Inn & Suites Holly Ridge - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 245 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=99662544&PinnedHotelID=99662544&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55180000/55170500/55170450/5bc97bff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG Wilmington - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 504 reviews £94 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=55170450&PinnedHotelID=55170450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100800000/100793600/100793565/74d1ddab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surf Condos Holly Ridge - Pool - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=100793565&PinnedHotelID=100793565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546500/115546414/a5452da3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sundancer by Topsail Realty Holly Ridge - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=115546414&PinnedHotelID=115546414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101360000/101355900/101355840/2200c1a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### C-Shore Retreat - Great Views, Steps to the sand! 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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 Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern Surf City Sassy Seahorse 3 BR 2 BA Sleeps 6 Walk Beach Southern House 345 ## About the area Located in Surf City, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [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%7C34.41966%2C-77.55594&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fHL3c8ZfoHfqApxH4Zyi5oH0Z0A=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - ![Under the pier at night.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/166778/7852b491-357f-4959-8199-3c78250eb7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![I may have uploaded a few from here. It's because I always love coming here right before sunrise and watching the waves come in. Today it was very calm. I was able to get a very dark mood with the rainclouds in the background. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/544058a5-dde8-4e99-b106-a268aa874b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Pier 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Thomas Tackle and Seafood 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Ohana Paddle Sports 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Salty Turtle Beer Company 4 min drive - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 16 min walk - Sear's Landing 4 min drive - Daddy Mac's Beach Grille 17 min walk - Shaka Taco 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!? ### What time is check-in at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!? ### What time is check-out at Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun!? ### Where is Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sassy Seahorse | Pet Friendly + Near Area Fun! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilary H. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family vacation We stayed here with our four children, and didn’t have a single issue. Check-in was simple, the place was clean and stocked, and we all had a great time. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Hilary H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana L. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Everything was great here. The beach access was very close to walk to and the playground and pier by the intercoastal waterway were close as well. And it was a short drive or longer walk to everything else in Surf City. ##### Dana L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time at Sassy Seahorse. The location was perfect - a quick walk across the street to the beach and close to plenty of restaurants and shops. The house had everything we needed for our 10 day stay. ##### Susan S. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica K. 13 Aug 2017 #### Great beach getaway! The house was lovely! Very clean, bright, and comfy for our family of 4\. We loved how close it was to the beach. An easy walk with 2 children and all of the beach gear. We enjoyed sitting on the covered porch in the evenings listening to the waves. The location was perfect for quick trips to the grocery store or the needed shopping excursions for additional beach gear. A wonderful experience for our first time to Surf City! ##### Jessica K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer K. 5 Aug 2018 #### Perfect! We loved Sassy Seahorse! It was a cute little house, perfect for just the 5 of us and our dog. It is as close to the beach as you can get without actually staying on the beach. I think we counted 100 steps from the property to the private beach entrance. We would definitely rent this home again. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine B., Paso Robles, CA 23 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All good Everything met my expectations ##### Katherine B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### William A. 18 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Nice place needs tlc Easy to rent and check in. Old gross sponge and scrub brush. 1 sharp knife. 1 knife with broken tip. Dirty rag in master bath. Master bedroom mattress old and very soft. Really? ##### William A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy W. 29 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Very good Vey good ##### Cathy W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura D. 30 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 🌊🌞🐚 We absolutely loved it!! Very clean, comfortable and cozy! We could not have had a better week unless we were able to stay for another one. Perfectly located could always hear the waves and such easy access to the beach. Thank you we will be back 🐚🌞🌊 ##### Laura D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jason H. 3 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Needs some updating, and better cleaning Refrigerator is small and has stains all over the front of it. Dog hair everywhere, carpets and couches! The location is nice however because of the cleanliness we will not be staying again. ##### Jason H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew A. 20 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value Great value for 2 of us and our dog. Premium location near Surf City/bridge/restaurants and steps from the beach with easy private access. The deck with rockers were enjoyable. Could use a little tlc, some blinds, and landscaping. If you have a pet beware of the low lying cactus around the property. Overall a great stay! ##### Andrew A. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark K., New Palestine 19 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Property was close to the beach , could hear the waves. House was clean but in need of upkeep and repair on the outside. Electric work must be needed as number of outlets covered with duck tape and many of lights not working. ##### Mark K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard L. 23 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The location of the house was great, a very short walk to the beach. The house could use a coat of paint inside and out as well as some landscaping, but overall it was a good experience and everything in the house worked well. ##### Richard L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coqui A., Fairfax, VA 4 Sept 2018 #### Sun and fun for a three generation family at Sassy Seahorse Our three generation family of four members recently enjoyed a happy stay of one week at Sassy Seahorse, where we found comfort and all the necessary amenities in this well appointed house. Great location at a very short walk to the beach, as well as a just slightly longer stroll to the beautiful marsh area of Surf City are some of the attractions of this property. We could not have been happier. ##### Coqui A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ---