Location: North Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (4 miles from the Surf City on the north side of the island)
Accommodations: DUPLEX (right side), 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
*****Question: Why was Amazing Grace rented ALL SUMMER while many places were empty half the summer? Could it be how beautiful the place is? That it is right on the beach? Or is it the very reasonable rates? Find out for yourself!*********
MY WIFE THINKS THAT OUR GUESTS SHOULD TELL YOU ABOUT THIS PROPERTY AND I SHOULD SHUT UP! So we compromised. I'll let our guests tell you about Amazing Grace first (these all are on the comment page), then I'll sneak in a word:
"We have been coming to North Topsail for over 10 years. Last year we stayed at Amazing Grace for a week in July. It was the most pleasant of all the duplexes we have rented."
"Amazing Grace is truly a great find! The location is gorgeous, just steps from a quiet spot on the beach, and you can hear the ocean from every room in the house. We found ourselves wanting for nothing during our stay, with the exception of another week!"
Brenda, Alexandria, VA
"We stayed at Amazing Grace during the first week of June 2006. We loved the house, it was very clean and there was plenty of room for everyone. Wonderful beach. Dolphins swam by on the last day we were there. It was great, thank you again!"
R. Clark, Connecticut
"We spent 4th of July at Amazing Grace and it was wonderful! The house was very comfortable. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 kids and had plenty of room! The kitchen is well stocked with appliances/utensils and it was great to have a washer/dryer for all of the sandy towels!! The owner is very responsive and easy to communicate with . . . hopefully this will become an annual vacation for our family!"
Melissa, Avon, IN
There's more great comments on our electronic guestbook, but now it's my turn.
THIS GORGEOUS BEACH DUPLEX IS PET-FRIENDLY - AND IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE. Some of our guests bring their four footed members of their families and they absolutely love it.
Imagine shrimp on the grill, kids on the beach, and a cold beverage in your hand as you sit on the deck above the dunes. The wide beach invites you to stay all day long.
Amazing Grace is BEACH FRONT. It is not a piano lot, or a view between two houses, or in a condominium complex. It is a real OCEANFRONT house. Sit on the beach or sit on a marvelous deck just a few feet away from the crashing waves.
Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north to south. The island is like 22 miles long, so you can get a good work out.
You can even bike for fun (like I do). Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house is not in their city. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant!) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone at DQ just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories, then leisurely rode back to the beach house.
Believe me, this place is fun.
And I haven't even told you about Giligan's, just before the bridge on the mainland side and it's hilarious karaoke nights, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Indigo Marsh - the best restaurant overlooking the sound that you will ever find. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it.
Or you can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest). Perhaps you would like to deep sea or surf fish...or maybe spend an hour with your son or daughter fishing off the sound dock just steps from your beachfront villa. And did we mention riding jet skis on the nearby sound?
FOR MY RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLAND, LOOK BELOW THE CALENDAR ICON FARTHER DOWN ON THIS PAGE. ABOUT 1 INCH BELOW THAT THERE IS A LINE THAT SAYS "CLICK HERE - CLICK HERE for more photos and information". CLICK THERE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO MY RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND THINGS TO DO PAGES.
Wi-Fi wireless broadband internet and free long distance calling available.
WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY REPEAT GUESTS? Well, I let one of our guests tell you:
"We absolutely loved our stay at Amazing Grace. The property was very clean and well maintained. The double balcony views were spectacular. We're so glad we found this place and will definitely be staying here again in the future."
Gregory, Apex, NC
WON'T YOU COME STAY WITH US AND FIND OUT WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE IT?
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season ........... $1965/week (6/20/2009 - 8/7/2009)
Early/Late Summer ..... $1680/week (6/6 to 8/21 excluding above time period)
Spring/Indian Summer .. $1105/week (5/9 to 9/11 excluding above time period)
Early Spring/Late Fall...$860/week
Winter ........... from $ 820/week
The pet fee is $150 and there is a cleaning fee of $90
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- So close to the dunes...don't drop your drink!! - Topsail Island, NC Rental
- This is what "staying at the beach" is all about! - Topsail Island, NC Rental
- The green color combination is very invigorating. It will lift you mood. - Topsail Island, NC Rental
- Surf fishing with a cool beer. It doesn't get any better than this.
- Amazing Grace living room which looks out double french doors to beach.
- A perfect place for your kids (real or doggie) to play.
- Amazing Grace Master. It has a private balcony.
- Two decks to luxuriate on!
- Bring your board and surf the waves.
- Amazing Grace Bedroom 2 with QB
- Bedroom 3 with trundle bed (pulls out into 2 singles)
- Another Picture of bedroom 3 with trundle bed (pulls into 2 singles)
- Full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, refridgerator and W/D
- Sitting amongst $ million homes, this is not a condo bldg. It's a jewel vacation
- How's that for a never ending beach view?
- Beach toes: the best reason to take a vacation!
Guest Comments (14)
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Patty Arrowsmith ,
Homeowner Response:
Patty - you cracked me up with your comment about "doggie anti-depressants". My dogs also love the beach so much. Please come and visit us again.
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Barb Bliss , Dayton/Columbus, OH
Homeowner Response:
Barb has been a long time guest and very very welcome. She always leaves the place better than it was when she came, and she always brings a gaggle of friends that stay in the other side and in Answer to Prayer which I help a friend rent about 1/2 mile down the road. What a blessing she is.
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Angela Killion , Chesterfield, VA
Homeowner Response:
Angela - congratulations on having the patience to complete the puzzle. I always mean to do it, but I get my first margarita and sit on the deck looking at the waves and before I know it, it's manana time!
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Marty Kelly , Shaker Heights, OH
Homeowner Response:
Marty - I'm jealous that you got to spend the entire winter on the beach. I wish you luck in your future endeavors.
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Homeowner Response:
Amazing Grace was built closer to the beach than you can build a beach house now. At high, high tide, it seems as if you could cast a line out from the deck and surf fish. Fortunately, it is only high, high tide once a month, but it sure is great being near the water. There is none of this having to walk a block through the parking lot to get to the beach. It's right there and you can enjoy it from your morning cup of coffee to your evening "sundowner".
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Laurie Shannon , Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Homeowner Response:
Laurie, you guys were the best guests ever (tied with all our other guests :-). Please make plans to visit us again.
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Anna ,
Homeowner Response:
Anna, Thanks so much for being our guests. Kids love being at the beach and what a joy it is for grandparents to be able to spend that time with them.
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Gregory Stevenson , Apex, NC
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Michael , Lynchburg, VA
Homeowner Response:
We're glad you had a great time. Please come be our guests again.
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Brenda Wigger , Alexandria, VA
Homeowner Response:
Thanks Brenda! The dolphins said they want you to come back and play.