The front of this stunning new ocean front home/side by side duplex
Location: North Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (55 minutes from Wilmington & & 40 minutes from Jacksonville) View Map
Accommodations: Duplex/entire house, 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 16)
Located on the north end of Topsail Island, North Topsail Beach is a barrier island with the Atlantic on one side and the Intra Coastal Waterway on the other. Our home has its' own beach on the ocean. Since North Topsail is primarily residential, the beaches are seldom crowded. In the summer, our weather is usually about 10 degrees cooler than the mainland because of those off shore breezes.
Since we are only a 2 minute drive to the bridge to the mainland, grocery and other shopping and restaurants are only about a 7 minute drive. The home was custom built by the owner in 2007. It has been elegantly and tastefully furnished and outfitted.
The entire house has been professionally decorated and it is beautiful. The first floor has 4 bedrooms with 3 baths, a laundry room and an outside shower w/change room. There are 2 queen size bedrooms with baths on this floor, one bedroom with twin beds(converts to a couch)with a TV/DVD, and a bunk room that sleeps 6. The second floor has a king master suite with bath, TV/DVD & private balcony. Also, on the second floor is the great room, kitchen, dining areas, 45" flat screen TV/DVD, fireplace, those incredible views, wrap around decks, outdoor gas grill, and a half bath. The 3rd floor is the penthouse suite with TV/DVD & large private deck & fabulous water views.
All the bathrooms have custom tile, white marble sinks and vanities, and exhaust fans. 2 of the bathrooms(2nd & 3rd floors) have custom glass shower doors. All of the bathroom and bedroom doors are solid wood to cut down on noise transference. There is a window in the penthouse suite shower from which you can watch the boats sail up the Intra Coastal Waterway.
A truly stunning ocean front masterpiece, combining the practical and dramatic. This duplex gives the curb appearance of a large single family home. Each side provides 2,500 sq ft of living area + 1000 sq ft of decks & balconies with fabulous water views. Each side has a large 2 car garage & plenty of room for your extras. There is a dumbwaiter to take luggage & groceries from the garage level to the 1st & 2nd floors.
Besides having great curb side appeal and architectural beauty, it is the only house where all the bedrooms, because of unique side balconies and decks, have both an ocean view and an intracoastal waterway view. These private balconies also provide a great place for some quiet time.
All the walls, ceilings, closets, and stairways are insulated to cut down on noise transference.
This is a fully equipped luxury property. Come stay with us and we know you, like many of our guests, will want to come back again and again.
Please visit our website for pictures and more information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: There are thermostats on each floor. There are overhead fans in each room.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: All linens and towels provided
- Garage: Large 2 car garage, room to store bikes and other equipment.
- Off Street Parking: There is a parking pad for 2 cars across the street.
- Gas Fireplace: Raised corner fireplace has blower which heats the great room, kitchen, and dining area very quickly.
- Beds
- King Bed: 1 King bed suite,with private balcony, glass custom shower, TV/DVD, makeup counter, and view of the Intra Coastal Waterway, on the second level.
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: This bed is on the first floor with an ocean view and sliding glass door to the deck. It has a couch that pulls out to 2 singles beds. It also has a TV/DVD. It can be used for a bedroom and a TV room for the kids.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD (4)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Has 50' of granite countertops, a 6 chair coffee bar, 2 sinks w/disposals, 2 refridgerators, and outfitted for gourmet cooking and dining. The outdoor gas grill is right off the kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : 2nd refridgerator is primarily for all those beverages.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: One of the few houses, if any, which has a gas grill right off the kitchen instead of a long walk to the backyard.
- Deck/Patio (3) : The decks are extra deep and wrap around for large parties and getting out of the wind or sun. The large deck off the penthouse suite offers a great spot for gathering for a drink and watching the sunset.
- Balcony (2) : 4 out of the 6 bedrooms have a balcony. No other house has this feature which allows front bedrooms to have both an ocean view and an Intra Coastal Waterway view. They also provide a great getaway for some quiet time.
- Gazebo: Although not covered, there is a neat sitting area on the walkover to the beach. A great spot for gathering in the evening to have a drink and enjoy some star and beach gazing.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Fabulous beach and ocean views from all 3 floors.
- Golf Course View: Although you can't quite see the course(it's on the other side of the Intra Coastal Waterway), it is only a 6 minute car ride.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- There is 1,000 square feet of additional decks and balcony living areas. Each of the 6 bedrooms, except the bunk room, have their own balcony or deck for intra coastal or ocean viewing. There is a dumb waiter at the garage level to carry groceries and luggage to the first and second floors. There are 2 oversized 60 gallon water heaters for all those showers. Each floor has its own thermostat cooling and heat control. Large locked storage area to safely house your bikes, motor cycles and other large items. An outside shower w/change rm as you come off the beach.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: You must be 25 years or older to rent our house.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- You have the ocean and porpoises in your backyard and great views of the Intra Coastal Waterway from the front. Less than an eight minute walk from your front door are 2 lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, horseshoe area, an enclosed children's playground, a lovely covered picnic area, and pier that takes you out on the intracoastal to watch all the boats going by or to try your luck at crabbing or fishing. Bring your bike and travel for miles on the bike path that runs in front of the house. For the golfer, there is a four Star Course that is a 6 minute drive from the house. There are four other courses in the area to explore. Within a 15 minute walk, you can fish off the East Coasts longest fishing pier. There is a good little restaurant there as well. They will even cook your catch. You can enjoy deep sea fishing on one of the local charter boats. Drive to historic Wilmington and tour several of the beautiful plantation homes.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Current date- August 21, 2009 ..........$4,995/week
August 22nd-Aug 28th,2009 ..............$2,995/week
August 29th- Sept.18th 2009 ............$2,495/week
Sept. 19th, 2009- Apr 30th,2010.........$1,795/week**
May 1st, 2010- May 28th, 2010...........$2,495/week
May 29th, 2010- June 11th, 2010.........$2,995/week
Jun 12- Aug 20, 2010....................$4,995/week
**The weeks of Thanksgiving & Christmas 2009/10...$1,995/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose North Topsail Beach
Jim wanted an oceanfront house ever since he was 10 years old. That was when his parents rented a house on the beach facing the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach, NY. He fell in love with the sounds of the shore break, the cool breezes, playing in the waves and building sand castles.
About 13 years ago, Jim found Topsail Island. It wasn't as busy as Myrtle Beach or the Outer Banks. But, the quality of the uncrowded sandy beaches and caribbean-like, always changing ocean colors, caught his eye. Also, he liked that the climate was more moderate than the steamy more southern states and the average ocean temperatures were much warmer than the colder northern states.
Thankfully, it is still the same today.
The Unique Benefits at this Duplex/entire house
Since there is a quarter mile of undeveloped oceanfront land next door, you will have uncluttered, extended views of the ocean, the beach, the pelican formations, the porpoise pods, and the early morning shrimp boats. And, you will have no problem finding a good spot for your beach chair or to fish from, on our private beach.
Our house is the only one on the island that has the unique feature of every bedroom having an ocean view. Jim built side balconies off the 2 bedrooms that face the Intra Coastal Waterway. So, occupants of those rooms just need to walk through the glass doorway with their cup of coffee and find some quiet time as they have magnificent views of the ocean and the Waterway.
Paulette went beyond the normal bamboo beach furnishings. She hired the best interior decorator in the area. You will find that not only is the furniture and art work upgraded to a more elegant yet tasteful style, but you will probably have one of the best nights sleep on our very comfortable pillow top mattresses. Linens and towels, for which there is no extra charge, have been upgraded as well.
If you are into cooking, like Jim is, there is a gourmet kitchen waiting for you. It was designed for several cooks to be busy at the same time. 2 sinks, with disposals, 2 refridgerators, extra wide working areas, 50' of granite countertops, gas stove, and all the utensils.
If you're not into cooking, like Paulette is, there is a gas grill on the deck just outside the kitchen door. Unlike most of the other island houses, you do not have to walk down several flights of stairs to start a charcoal fire in the rusty beach barbecue.
Heading south on 210, cross the high bridge(not the swing bridge on the southern end of Topsail Island), turn left after the Town Hall onto New River Inlet Rd. Go north about 1/4 mile, we are the 2nd
4 star golf and tennis courts. open to the public. http://www.northshorecountryclub.com/
Basketball court, fishing pier, horseshoes, 2 lighted tennis courts, safe kiddie playground. http://ntbnc.org/park.aspx
Longest fishing pier on the East Coast. http://www.seaviewfishingpier.com/
Interesting hospital for injured loggerhead turtles. They nest on the island. We had one lay over 100 eggs on our dune last year. Fun for everyone. 822 Carolina Ave, Topsail Beach, NC htt
Best place for fresh oysters and clams of all varieties. Also gets local catch from fisherman. Ask to see the pet alligator. 910 327-3351
Hard liquor is only sold in State stores. Beer and wine is sold in most grocery stores like Food Lion.
Freshly caught shrimp sold out of the back of a pickup truck. They've been here for years. Quality is reliable.
Owner's Map of North Topsail Beach
We're Jim and Paulette McGrath. Jim was the builder and general contractor of our beautiful oceanfront duplex in 2007.
Jim built it much stronger and insulated it much better, for sound reduction and climate extremes, then building codes required.
Property Photos
- The front of this stunning new ocean front home/side by side duplex - Topsail Island Rental
- Standing on the waters edge, the view of the back of your stunning beach house - Topsail Island Rental
- Enjoy the elegance, comfort, & spectacular wrap around views. - Topsail Island Rental
- A fully equipped,gourmet kitchen with 50' of granite counter tops awaits you.
- This is a luxury property decorated by the best interior decorator on the island
- Dining area overlooking the wrap around decks and blue/green ocean.
- King master suite w/custom bathroom, private balcony w/ ocean&waterway views
- First fl queen bedrm suite w/bathroom,private balcony overlooking ocean&waterway
- 3rd fl penthouse suite w/custom bathroom&large private deck w/beautiful views
- Extra bunks for kids of all ages
- Relax and enjoy over 1000 sq/ft of wrap around deck
- View of intercoastal waterway from private balcony off of 2nd floor bedroomsuite
- Taken from the 2nd floor balcony--the beach when it's crowded
- Come stay in our beautiful new ocean front home and play in the waves
- The front of this stunning house at night
- Night photo of the house from the beach
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Paulette, I can’t tell you how wonderful your home was. It was so accommodating, warm and homey. The pictures on the website just doesn’t do it justice. It is easy to see that this house was built with love and thoughtfulness. The kitchen was well used this weekend as we cooked lots of Cajun food. I loved all of the upgraded appliances and can’t just say enough about the granite bar and countertops. We made amazing memories there this weekend. Thank you for making this sad time a little easier with a home that felt like “home”. We hope to be able to rent again when my son returns from Afghanistan. God Bless and Thank you Tracye
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Rating 5 out of 5 Sunrise -- Sunset Marsha072009 Tennessee Review Submitted: August 4, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009 We have our family reunions every 3-4 years. For our 2009 reunion, we decided on a beach vacation. We were lucky enough to get both sides [Sunrise and Sunset] of this beautiful beach home. We wanted to focus on getting re-acquainted with each other rather than the go-go-go of previous family reunions. This beach house was a perfect way to accomplish this goal. While there was enough activity via side-trips to the Crystal Coast, Wilmington, Jacksonville & Myrtle Beach to satisfy some ‘tourist-y’ excursions, it was nice that the house was located on a quiet beach. It was like having a private beach due to the way the other houses in the area are either far away or set back so not to obstruct the view. What a beautiful place for strolling the beach, building sand castles, constructing a ‘homemade’ kiddies’ pool in the sand under a large colorful beach umbrella & even ocean kayaking for one member of the family. We were a little concerned that it was a duplex rather than one large home; however, we quickly got used to getting about the two places. It even became a benefit that there were two sides as the Sunset side unofficially became our ‘quiet side’ used by family members who wanted to ‘escape’ to a place where they could have some quiet reading, working or computer time … away from the hustle-bustle of the Sunrise side where family games/conversations were held, meals prepared, babies played & was frequently filled with insane laughter! On one night, each side had a different DVD movie showing so each family member could choose a ‘theatre’ to attend. The views from the house are wonderful. The decks off the main living spaces are interconnected by a large gate that we kept open as one of two ways to move back-n-forth between the two sides. 10 of the 12 bedrooms have their own balcony/deck. I was able to quickly/quietly go to our balcony off the 3rd floor Sunrise Queen Suite to enjoy the sunrise each morning. There is nothing as beautiful as a sunrise at the beach! A sunrise brings the excitement of a new beginning while a sunset brings on a reflection of days past … both beautiful in their own way. And, a family reunion is a time for looking to the future with the new generation and for remembering the past. How appropriate that our reunion site was the Sunrise/Sunset home! All in all, this beautiful beach home is a place that our family would be very willing to consider as a family reunion location when we are ready to plan our next one. Owner's Response: Thank you Marsha for your kind words about our beautiful beach house. It was designed with family reunions like yours in mind. We are happy to hear that yours was such a success. We look forward to your return. Jim and Paulette Did you find this review helpful? Yes No
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Homeowner Response:
Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for your kind words regarding our beach house. If you recall there are actually 4 master suites with a total of 6 bedrooms per each side of the house. Please come back and see us again next year and we will save the third floor penthouse suite just for you. Best Regards, Paulette