This cozy beach cottage is located in the heart of Surf City. The entry flows into an open concept living space, that's great for entertaining. The three bedroom, two bathroom home offers ample space for the whole family. It's large living room overlooks a massive kitchen. Here you will find bar seating for eight people and all the cabinet storage your heart desires. Sitting right off the kitchen is a generous dining area with seating for another eight guests. Just down the hall you will find a large 2nd bedroom and the 3rd bedroom, which is currently the kids bunkroom. Also down the hall you will see the master suite that opens up to the rear deck. This provides a great retreat for anyone wanting to relax in the sunshine and take in views of the sound. Making your way downstairs, enjoy a moment on the serene 600 sqft covered porch. The expansive area below features covered parking, exterior storage, seating area with firepit, outdoor shower, grill, & fenced in back yard. A secondary electrical panel provides an additional power source to plug in your EV or RV. The sellers completed a number of renovations to the home, leading to a $700,000 appraised value in 2024. The unique location of this home is just a 2 minute walk to the end of the street, where a public beach access is inviting you to sink your toes in the sand. On the way there, just one minute from the driveway, there is a fantastic public park for kids of all ages. While all of these amazing features and benefits of this home are great for your family, it also makes a phenomenal vacation rental property. The owners have spent the last few years renting the home themselves and it stays booked. In 2023 the nightly rate alone generated over $50,000 in rental income. Make sure to check with your agent for details on the rental income, showing availability, and access to a VR enabled virtual tour. Whether you're looking to make this home your own or invest in a proven property, this is sure to top your list.