Location: North Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (North Topsail Beach NC) View Map
Accommodations: House, 7 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 20)
Keywords: House
4500+ sq. feet
Ground Floor
Entryway and Elevator Access
1st Floor
3 King bedrooms, each w/ full bath
Bunkroom: 2 sets of bunks including, one w/ pyramid bunk
Hallway bath
Laundry Room
Elevator Access
2ed Floor
Greatroom
Kitchen
Dining Area
King bedroom w/ full bath
Hallfway 1/2 bath
Elevator Access
3rd Floor
Loft sitting area
Queen bedroom w/ daybed, trundle and full bath
Queen bedroom w/ daybed
4th Floor
Tower: sitting area w/ full 360 degree view
Beachside
2 outdoor hot/cold showers
1 outdoor half bath
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The Flip Flop Inn is a beautiful oceanfront beach rental house located on the warm water on the shores of North Topsail Beach in the Village of Stump Sound on Topsail Island.
This beach house has everything you could possibly want in a North Carolina beachfront rental: spectacular views of the ocean and the sound and island; direct beach access; community pool and tennis courts; and just about every amenity you can imagine. You will definitely be spoiled in this spacious 4500+ square foot luxurious custom built home, with an ocean or sound view (or both) from every room!
Amenities inside the house will make you feel like royalty. The first floor of the inverted floor plan contains three master suites (three kings), each with their own bath. A bunk room with a pyramid bed and a bunk bed and is cheerfully decorated with a colorful fish motif. A hall bath with a Jacuzzi complements this design. Rounding out the first floor is a laundry room with large washer and dryer.
The second floor, the main living area, contains the master suite, great room, dining room and kitchen. Cypress paneling, TWO-STORY CATHERAL CEILING with tall windows make the great room truly spectacular. You’ll find here a home theater surround sound system and plenty of space for family activities.
The dining area is spacious enough for large groups to dine together. You'll love the gourmet kitchen, which features a Jenn-Air range, two ovens (one convection), two microwaves, warming drawer, two dishwashers, large refrigerator, and a free standing ice maker. There is even an additional medium-sized refrigerator in the pantry. The master suite is elegantly decorated and contains a king bed, his-and-hers vanities, and a vertical shower spa complete with a rain shower head.
Above the greatroom looms the loft, which provides great views of the beach and ocean. On the loft level (3rd level) you'll find a sitting area, master bedroom six with view of ocean and sound, equipted w/ a queen, daybed/w/ trundle, and a seventh bedroom (queen and daybed) with a view of the beach and ocean.
Above the loft is the Widow's Watch/ Tower Room, where you will enjoy the breath-taking panoramic views of the island, the ocean, the sound, sunsets and sunrises.
The house features ceramic tile flooring throughout, high speed internet access, an elevator providing access to the first and second floor, and cypress and pine paneling. There is a whole house sound system for your listening pleasure.
Play with the board games or puzzles that are in the house or enjoy the PS3 (bring your games and extra controllers) You'll find two Pach-n-Plays, high chair, and youth chair for your tiniest vacationers. Kids young and old will be entertained with the full size air hockey and foosball tables.
The outside of the house is as amazing as the inside. The Flip Flop Inn sits on an Oceanfront-B Lot, with beach access only a few feet away. Beautiful landscaping and ample parking welcome you as you approach the house. A picnic table and built-in charcoal grill make for pleasant outdoor dining.
There are six decks/porches totaling over 1650 square feet of outdoor space. Relax on one of these decks and enjoy the glorious views of ocean and sound. There are two enclosed outdoor showers with both hot and cold water. Nearby, there is a community pool (ten pool passes are provided) and tennis courts.
You will find it all...all the comforts of home, with the most amazing panoramic views on the island, a quiet, luxurious beach getaway for your family to relax....IF YOU'RE TRULY LOOKING FOR MORE THAN YOUR TYPICAL BEACH HOUSE....grab your flip flops and come chill at the Flip Flop Inn!
Amenities
* Geo-thermal Central Air Conditioning and Heat
* High Chair, Youth chair, Booster seats and Portable Cribs
* Washer and Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board
* Fully Furnished and stocked Kitchen with Jenn-Aire Range, Two
* Ovens (One Convection), 2 Microwaves, Warming Drawer
* Two Refrigerators, Two Dishwashers, Free Standing Ice Maker,
* Filtered Water, Garbage Disposal, 2 Coffee Makers, Toaster,
* 2 Blenders, Griddles, Roaster Oven w/ buffet pans, and
* Lobster/Crab Pot, 4+ Crock Pots
* Seven Televisions with Cable, and DVD
* Foosball Table
* Air Hockey Table
* PS3 w/ blu-ray/Guitar Hero
* XBox 360
* Board Games and Puzzles
* Whole House Audio System
* Wireless LAN and High Speed Internet
* Elevator (Goes from Ground to First & Second Levels)
* Bedding: Four Kings, Two Queens, One Full, Four Twins,
2 Daybeds, one with a trundle,
* Private Whirlpool / Jetted Tub
* HOT TUB on lower oceanside deck
* Charcoal Grill/ Picnic Table/Double Swing
* Two Outside Enclosed Hot/Cold Showers/Changing Area/Outdoor Bathrm
* Plenty of Parking Spaces
* Six Sun / Open Decks with Deck Furniture
* Sand Toys, Sports balls, Boogie Boards, Beach Chairs
* Beach games: Corn Hole, Bocce Ball, Beach Golf
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Geothermal heating/air
- Linens Provided : Midseason, Offseason and Prime weeks
- Elevator : Elevator goes from ground level to 1st and 2ed floors, and larger than standard house elevator.
- Washer (2) : Whirlpool Duet washer and LE Washer-both require HE detergent
- Dryer (2) : Large GE sensor dryer and large LE dryer
- Covered Parking : Covered parking for 4 cars. Additional driveway parking for at least 4 cars.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Boat allowed, if parked only underneath house.
- Beds
- King Bed (4) : 4 King bed suites, 3 w/ oceanside deck access, one king bed on 2nd floor and three king beds on 1st floor.
- Queen Bed (2) : 2 Queen bedrooms (1 suite w/ ocean and soundview, 2ed queen w/ oceanview).
- Double Bed : One "Full" (pyramid bunk) in kids bunkroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Daybed/trundle in Bdrm #6 w/ queen bed on 3rd floor. Daybed in Bdrm #7.
- Bunk Bed (2) : 2 sets of bunk beds in kids room w/ additional trundle. One set is pyramid bunk beds.
- Crib (2) : Pack-and-Play.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Jetted tub in first floor hall bath.
- Private Hot Tub : On lower oceanside deck w/ Built-in stereo
- Cable/Satellite TV (7) : There are flatscreen tv's in the greatroom, tower and all bdrooms except the bunk room.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : movies
- Video Game Console (2) : PS3 w/ blu-ray and guitar hero
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Shared Pool : Community Pool is a 2-3 minute walk with chairs, tables, lounge chairs, w/ sun or covered shade and bathroom.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Jenn-Aire stove, 2 ovens (1 convection),2 microwaves, 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers, warming drawer, stand-alone icemaker
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Kitchen is completely stocked with everything possible, including every small appliance that you have in your own home kitchen.
- Refrigerator (2) : Large refrigerator in kitchen, additional refrigerator in pantry. Free standing icemaker for lots of extra ice.
- Dishwasher (2) : 2 builtin dishwashers to easily handle large families.
- Microwave (2) : Built-in microwave and also additional countertop microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Is available in the area. Ask for more information.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : Built-in outdoor charcoal grills on oceanside of house.
- Deck/Patio (6) : All decks w/ chairs, tables, rockers on soundside deck, chaise lounges on oceanside deck.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless internet can be accessed inside home or on outside decks.
- Other Amenities
- Two ovens (one convection), warming drawer, two dishwashers, whole house audio system, surround sound, free standing icemaker, filtered water, community club house, pool, and tennis courts
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please ask.
- Kid Friendly : high chair,youth chair, 2 pack and play cribs, 2 booster seats, baby gates, small kid's dining table, board games, PS3 w/ blu-ray and guitar hero, foosball table and air hockey table in bunk room.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 27 years or older
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking inside the house.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There are 5 golf courses within 30 minutes (one 4 star) and deep sea fishing charters nearby. There are several shopping malls in Wilmington and Jacksonville, and several unique shops in the area to visit or go antiquing. Sneads Ferry has a wonderful exercise facility if you want to keep up with your workouts! A trip to the sea turtle hospital is always fun for adults and children. If you're looking for shark's teeth, dolphins frolicing in the water, or pelicans diving for fish you will find it on our quiet family beach.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Offseason::Jan.1- May 4, 2012 .$3000/Wk. Holidays $3200 (Linens/Hot Tub/Clean inc)
Midseason: May 5,-June 8, 2012...$5000/Week... (Linens/Hot Tub, Cleaning Included)
Prime: June 9-Aug. 25, 2012...$7300/Week.......(Linens/Hot Tub, Cleaning Included)
Midseason: Aug.26-Sept. 22, 2012...$5000/Week. (Linens/Hot Tub, Cleaning Included)
Offseason: Sept 23,- Dec 31,2012..$3000/Wk.(Holiday wks $3200 (Linens/Hot Tub inc)
Offseason: Jan. 1-May 4, 2013..$3000/Wk (Holiday wk $3200 (Linens/Hot Tub inc.)
$500 nonrefundable deposit(included in total) due w/contract.50% due w/in 2 weeks.
$600 Damage deposit req'd, + NC Taxes. Pet considered w/ Pet fee $200.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Night view of our home, Flip Flop Inn from the beach - North Topsail Beach, North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Awesome ocean view from 2-Story Greatroom - North Topsail Beach, North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Oceanfront dining area -- 3 tables & bar seat 24 + small kids table/chairs too! - North Topsail Beach, North Carolina Vacation Rental
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- Kitchen w/ 2 ovens, 2 dishwashers, 2 frigs, range, and free-standing ice maker
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- Breathtaking view of beach and ocean from loft overlooking greatroom
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- Oceanside Master Suite 1 w/ King bed (main floor), chair, tv & private bath
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- Oceanside Master Suite 2 with King Bed, chair w/ ottoman, tv, & private bath
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- Oceanside Master Suite 3 with King bed, chair, tv & private bath
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- Amazing view of ocean from two story greatroom with custom wood catheral ceiling
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- Soundside Master Suite 4 with Queen bed, chair, tv & private bath
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- Oceanside bunkroom w/ 2 sets of bunk beds-1 pyramid bunk, foosball table
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- View of ocean and beach from our oceanside upper deck at sunset
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- Dolphin Weathervane
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- Bdrm #7 Oceanside Queen bedroom w/ recliner and tv
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- One of the most peaceful beaches in NC and great place to relax
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- Amazing View from our Tower at Sunset
Traveler Reviews (26)
A real gem!
Guest: Vacation Planner
(Charleston,SC)
Date of Stay: 12/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/28/11
An attractively decorated property with expansive views of the Atlantic. Spacious interior and accessible elevator which allowed my mother to operate her scooter without difficulty. Plenty of comfortable seating for family meals and every conceivable gadget present and ready for use in the well equipped kitchen. A great place to gather two and four legged friends without feeling the least bit cramped. Susan was extremely helpful and made the rental arrangements effortless. Plenty of little shops and restaurants locally and in nearby Wilmington. Ate out on Christmas Eve at the Boathouse which was very good and even had a veggie burger for the vegetarian in our group. We would definitely recommend this rental!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Home Away From Home!
Guest: Laura J.
Date of Stay: 10/12/11
Review Submitted: 11/20/11
Our family stayed a week at the Flip Flop Inn, and absolutely loved it. We've been renting on Topsail for almost ten years, and this was by far our best experience. The house itself is really lovely, and sleeps many very comfortably. And what really impressed me were the personal touches - the owners are great and very responsive, and they left us little treats to greet us. The view is spectacular; we spent a lot of time on the main level porch, watching the dolphins play. Also, for a family who likes to cook (we do!), this place is amazing. The kitchen is fully stocked, and so is the pantry! All those small things you forget like spices and matches are right there! So impressed. We loved the Flip Flop Inn and highly recommend it!!
Recommended for:
Topsail family vacation
Guest: Dick and Sandy
(Mechanicsville, Va)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/21/11
The Flip Flop Inn was well over our agreed budget. But.....I would rent it again without hesitation. Our family had an absolutely wonderful time. It couldn`t have been any more perfect.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Home
Guest: Beth
(Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/29/11
We recently returned after a week with 13 members of my husband's family, and we could not have been more pleased with our choice. The left side of the house is partially blocked from a full beach view, but because of the angle of the house, we didn't even notice it after the first day. The house itself had every imaginable amenity -- from kitchen appliances to beach chairs. No one in the family lacked for entertainment right on the property, and the only reason we left was for a night of local seafood. I loved the local Starish Gift Shop right over the bridge, a recommendation of the owner, almost as much as I loved the peaceful walks up and down the beach. My brother-in-law enjoyed the local fishing after putting his own boat in at a nearby public dock. There's so much "local color" in the area, and it's nice to see a quiet beach that is not yet tainted by high rises and neon lights. The owner was more than willing to provide information about everything from the best gas prices in the area to the store that sold her the very comfortable beds, She even gave me a great tip about the soft-close cabinet hardware to install in my own kitchen. I would most definitely recommend this house to families looking for a comfortable yet luxurious home. The owners left no stone unturned!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fourteen Fabulous Days at the Flip Flop Inn
Guest: D.
(Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11
Review Submitted: 05/20/11
We just spent two wonderful weeks at the Flip Flop Inn on North Topsail Beach. The property was beyond our expectations. The pictures don't do it justice. The kitchen was stocked for every possible need or desire one might have in preparing memorable meals. We watched the sunrise on the ocean before enjoying coffee on the deck. Most evenings we gathered again on the deck for wine, dinner, and to watch the sun set. The rooms, most with private baths and TVs, were beautifully decorated. Everyone reported 'sleeping like a baby' in the comfortable beds. This beautiful home was furnished like a home and not a rental property. There were games and beach chairs, and anything else we could want. For two weeks we enjoyed having a beautiful home on the beach. While we were at Topsail, some members of our party decided to try deep sea fishing. Some of us went shopping. We all enjoyed great local seafood. The owners were availble and more than helpful to answer questions. It was the the beach vacation of a lifetime!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wedding Weekend
Guest: Ann
(Matthews, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10
Review Submitted: 10/03/10
My family stayed here for my daughter's wedding. We had the wedding on the beach and the reception inside. The house was absolutely beautiful. Only drawback was there was not a good way to get my 87 year old mother onto the beach for the wedding. The kitchen was awesome. We had everything that we could have imagined needing. The owners have obviously put a great deal of thought into the comfort of their guests. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and celebrate this wonderful occasion.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Outstanding House, wonderful beach, perfect vacation!
Guest: Bonny
(Anderson, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/18/10
Our extended family of 13 with ages ranging from 2 years old up to 65 years old ...plus two dogs!! Everyone had a wonderful time. The house was by far the most comfortable and well planned house we have ever rented. Susan (and her husband), the owners, have gone above and beyond to make this house a relaxing retreat on Topsail Island. All you need to pack is clothes and groceries. Everything else you need for a beach trip is already there (and very well organized I might add). We had the unique need of a house that was accessible for a wheelchair. Susan went above and beyond to measure doorways, etc to assure the house would work for this particular need. It worked great!! We cooked every meal in the beautiful and well stocked kitchen. Watched movies each evening on the big screen, kids loved the top room (widows watch) as their special quiet place to watch their TV shows and not be underfoot at all times. The pool was a short walk, clean, never crowded and well monitored. The beach right out the back door with beach chairs and beach toys in excess! It was a wonderful beach vacation for our family! Thank you for sharing your house with us!! We hope to be back next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Beautiful Home With Beautful Views!
Guest: Carol
(Tarboro, NC -USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
Our group of 17 ranged in age from 7 months to 65 years. The home is spacious, very well funished and equipped with anything you might need. The elevator was a lifesaver for transporting groceries and luggage, and the outdoor showers and half bath were a real plus. We have rented many vacation homes, and I can honestly say Susan was one of the most responsive and easiest with which to work. Our children and grandchildren loved the short wagon ride to the community pool, which was never crowded when they were there. We rarely left the driveway; only to go to the neaby grocery store and out to eat once. It's a wonderful place to relax, read, and enjoy the beach. We hope to return with a group of adults in the fall.
Recommended for:People with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The Payne family "Week at the Beach"
Guest: JoJo
(Kearney, NE)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/14/10
This week at the beach was one of the most wonderful times that our family has ever had. Everything was outstanding -- beautiful house, perfect weather,anything & everything that any family could want or need was there. Bob & Susan Frank provided our family with an experience of a lifetime. All 16 of us loved every minute of our time at the FlipFlop Inn. We cooked all of our meals in a beautiful kitchen - spent lots of time on the beach -some went to the Aquarium in Wilmington - went deepsea fishing - did some shopping - sat on the deck & enjoyed the surroundings - none of us wanted to leave when the week was over. I would highly recommend this house -- it was the perfect place for a family who is spread out across the country to come together & just enjoy each other. We are a family of 16 - the house was perfect for us. We laughed, giggled, ate, drank - the two youngest granddaughters even "staged" a fashion show - we celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary & 2 70th birthdays - took advantage of all that was offered - some did some clothes shopping -- did lots of grocery shopping. All of us agreed we would love to come back another time - this house is the perfect place for a family to regroup & enjoy each other. Thank You Bob & Susan for a "week of heaven on earth".
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Hoping to go back next year, we loved it!
Guest: polypersona
(Flint, MI USA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 06/15/10
My parents rented this house for my sisters' graduation from high school. Family came from a few different locations. Everyone had such a great time. As soon as you walk into the house, you feel like you're home. It's very well decorated and completely stocked with all amenities. I can't say enough about what a great beach experience it was. The owner recommended a seafood restaurant (Riverview Cafe) and the food was excellent. I especially loved the shop across the street from the cafe. I had a chance to meet one of the year round residents in the neighborhood. The locals seemed genuinely kind and welcoming. We spent time at the community pool (which is very clean and monitored) and of course, the beach. Each morning we went for walks on the beach. There was never a time when the beach was overcrowded. I would definitely recommend this rental. The house is so large you can still maintain some privacy even with a large group of people.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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