True oceanfront home -step right on to wide clean sandy clean beach
Location: Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Topsail Island between Surf City & Topsail Beach.)
Accommodations: Beach House, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 12)
SALE--Last week of summer SepT 5-12: NOW $795
Oceanfront Cottage Directly on Quiet Family Oriented Beach. Our AFFORDABLE home offers spectacular views from inside and from the oceanfront furnished decks and furnished screened porch- (a rarity).
COTTAGE SITS ON A DUNE and is on a stretch of private beach with only private homes stretching along the ocean for miles. There is NO PUBLIC ACCESS. Topsail is known for its exceptionally clean warm water with mild/moderate waves & sandy bottom and clean white sand beaches.
The cottage is furnished in colorful Bahamas Island style, and is an Immaculate CLEAN & SMOKE & PET FREE home. During summer season this oceanfront cottage provides 5 bedrooms and sleeps 10 to 12.
NOTE: OFF SEASON: Can be rented as 3 bedroom cottage with or without additional guest quarters. A very affordable option for small families, couple or two or small group.
(See Rates section for information regarding affordable accommodation flexibility for off season).
COMMENTS & REFERENCES:
A Beach Escape was even more wonderful than I imagined!! Last week proved to be the most enjoyable vacation I have ever been blessed to experience. Your place is not only comfortable, convenient, and pretty, but has a warm, "at home" atmosphere that made every moment special. Of course, my favorite room was the big back porch. Our granddaughters could play at the shore, and we adults could keep our eyes on them in comfort and with peace of mind. It was absolutely grand!! We also enjoyed cooking our meals with the great ocean view. I thanked the Lord every day for allowing us to be there!
Just wanted to say thanks again, the house was beautiful, and so was the town.
Kids cried when we left which was sad but let us know how much fun they really had.
Every thing you sent us was right on the money.
We love your Beach Escape!! Being ocean front with its own private deck & beach access makes it so easy to "hang out," and not worry about our "stuff. You are the most pleasant "hosts" I've ever dealt with. You both make us feel so comfortable and at home. I could do a live commercial for your wonderful "get away." Thank you John and Mary Ann for your great place, it is truly a treasure.
"YOU WON'T BE SORRY YOU BOOKED THIS PLACE!" "Our experience in this home rental was excellent! The home is well cared for and was just what we expected from the website. The owners were so easy to deal with that they felt like family. I hope to know them for the rest of my life! They told me what to pack, gave me ideas of things to do and places to eat, and perfect directions. At the house there were packets with restaurant menus (personal notes were written on them as to what is good to order, etc) and points of interest. The screened in porch was a blessing the one day it rained, because we ate our meals out there and played games, but still felt outdoors and near to the ocean. We took our other breakfasts and lunches on the deck picnic table which was awesome. There is a local seafood market just down the road that sells fresh local seafood, OH MY, was that delicious, and reasonably priced too. Eating out was a different treat every time. Every restaurant we went to was supurb with friendly wait staff. While we were there, we had the beach to ourselves 95% of the time. There were so many shells that we were able to be super picky about which ones we chose (bring a bucket, you'll need it). Evenings were great because even though it was dark and you couldn't see the ocean, you could hear it. You really will not be disappointed. Have fun and THINK BEACH!
WE ARE ALL SAD! WE WANT TO BE BACK IN THE COTTAGE ON THE SHORE!!! WE HAD THE VACATION OF OUR LIVES, I SERIOUSLY HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD A MORE MEMORABLE TIME. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HOME. It is a different world. And I couldn't get over the sound of the ocean...constantly...I said it was like God BREATHING.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to have a vacation of a lifetime. Your place is wonderful. Everything and even more than you said. The dolphins were wonderful to watch and saw them daily. We had perfect weather and being able to spend it so close to the beach was beyond our wildest dream.
Your house was a wonderful relaxed family oriented place to watch the dolphins play as the sun rose. Sitting out was a great way to begin and end the day, watching the ocean roll in and out. There were turtle nesting areas up and down the beach , the fish were jumping, the pelicans and all the other seabirds swooping down for a stroll along the surf, what more could anyone want
"A Beach Escape" is just that.It enables me to leave so far behind my daily world that it ceases to exist for me, and that is the primary reason I take vacations: to escape.
We have just returned from our 3rd visit to "Beach Escape" It was a good time, as always. We enjoy your personal touch, like having menu's with notations about selections and service, books and games, and information about local happenings, especially about the sea turtles
We love going to A Beach Escape it is like going to a home away from home. Glad to give a reference but it is a lot like giving away your favorite secret hiding place! Rick & Tanya, Illinois (honeymooners-came back for anniversaries),
My husband LOVED sitting in the living room swivel chair and looking at the ocean. So restful and helps recharge all your batteries.
Wonderful place to build memories! Saw my granddaughter's face as she saw her first real sunset! A memory to be treasured! Indescribable week!
how wonderful our time was there. The kids loved every second and my little boy cried for about 15 minutes when we left.. We all feel like we've found a home away from home I feel truly blessed to have found you. God bless you and your family!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Brand NEW central air/heat units and thermostats on both floors.
- Washer: Oversized
- Dryer: Oversized
- Linens Provided: Blankets & pillows provided.
- Garage: To store bikes, beach toys,etc
- Off Street Parking: Long roomy driveway set back off road. Fits 6 cars and boat/trailer/jet skis
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Roomy driveway fits cars, boat,trailer,jet skis, motorhome, RV camper & trailer etc.
- Beds
- King Bed: twins can be put together to make king (upstairs or in downstairs guest quarters)
- Queen Bed (2) : Masterbedroom and 1 other bedroom have new comfortable queen beds. Both are posturpedic & pillowtops.
- Double Bed: in guest apt. quarters
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs in guest quarters.
- Bunk Bed: solid wood bunk bed with twin size matresses.
- Convertible Bed: Queen futon
- Crib: Graco packaway bed,(highchair, baby gate & stroller are also on site).
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : 3 cable color TVs
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: Assortment of favorite family videos & DVD's including children's selections
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Full large kitchen with extra wide & long dining counter with great ocean view and maritime forest/bay views. Counter seats 8. There is also a dining table & chairs. A second full kitchen is on the lower floor with 2 additional bedrooms and a living room.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: well stocked kitchen
- Refrigerator (2) : One on main level and additional one in guest apt.
- Dishwasher: new
- Microwave (2) : many upgraded features One on main level and additional one in guest apt.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Open sunning deck has picnic table and umbrella and deck chairs. SCREENED SHADED PORCH ADJACENT to deck also has dining table & chairs.
- Lanai: SCREENED porch totally shaded, includes table & chairs for dining and is adjacent to open decks..
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Oceanfront house. House and beach steps are directly on exceptionally clean wide & long sandy uncrowded beach with NO public access. Unobstructed spectacular view.
- Oceanfront: Spectacular oceanfront views from inside as well as decks & porch. House stairs go right on to sand. All Living areas, bedroom & bath with wonderful oceanviews
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Local phone calls covers island, Wilmington & Jacksonville.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Absolute no exception due to allergic owners.
- Kid Friendly: Comfortable home very suitable for children of all ages. Topsail Island is known for it "family" orientation.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely NO smoking due to asthmatic & allergic owners.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Deep sea fishing, boating, kayak/canoe rentals; Sea Turtle Hospital open to public in summer-free; Missile Museum (where Cape Canaveral started); Fishing piers, public boat ramp, Playground with basketball court; Water park, Bay side beach, Bay boat tours; Fresh seafood markets; Ocean or Bay Kayaking; Art galleries/antique shops/unique beach shops.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
OFF SEASON 2009: Home can be rented (with or w/o extra guest quarters)
as 3 bedroom home with deck & porch. $595-$795 week* Varies w/date.Guest apt extra
SALE: OCT/ Nov $120 per nite. Dec thru March $595 per week*
2010 SEASON: 6/5 - 8/20 Home w/Five bedrooms $2285 - $2885*
Mid SEASON: APRIL & MAY; Sept & Oct $695 - 1895*
Cleaninf inc.(*tax/refundable damage deposit additional. NO OTHER CHARGES!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1990
We have loved our home and so enjoyed the many guests who have come over the years. At first we lived full time in the main home and rented the guest apt. I watched some of our guest's children grow from tikes to teens! We have enjoyed honeymooners -who then return to show off their offspring years later--and have made many friends with our regular repeating guests coming to see us or enjoy a birthday or anniversary. A few years ago we had to move to care for an elderly parent & be near our only grandchildren. We are now retired and rely on our home for income. We now rent the entire home in summer and can split off the overflow apt in off season to keep the price very affordable for couples/small families. We make a real effort to keep our prices much lower than homes the same size so we can enable regular folks, like us, to have a private oceanfront home experience. We really pride ourselves on making the experience special as well as affordable. We have dear friends who care for the home-cleaning and handy work and being right there everything is doncared for quickly which gives us great peace of mine.
Our place is much more than a cookie cutter beach house. Our guests say it feels like home immediately. It is personally decorated in my personal Bahamas Breezy style and filled with lots of extra personal touches including the handmade gifts folks leave us. Our dear guests say the walls of our home seem to emanate all the happy memories and reunions held there by us and our guests. We miss living there year round & the wonderful sights & sound of the sea & beach. But we can count on our guests to enjoy it for us! :)
The Unique Benefits of this Beach House
The unique renewing & destressing nature of being so close to the sea. Our home is pushed forward on the beach-ahead of our neighbors, and with the unobstructed view and closeness you feel as though the ocean is your constant companion and as though the world is far far away. The sound of the waves is prominent and becomes your rhythm.
We have one of the few screened porches around. We love it for the shade in the day, giving our grandkids and elderly family some nice shade with terrifc side & front views of the beach & sea. At night you can sit there without bugs bothering you and watch the sea and the stars which seem so close you feel you can touch them. Sometimes particularly at full moon, it is as bright as day on the beach and you can see on the ocean clear to the horizon all lit up. Incredible!
The other unique and special part of the house is the separate guest apartment.It has a living/entertainment room, as well as two bedrooms and bath and an additional kitchen. We and our guests have loved the arrangement. It offers additional privacy if some folks want to keep their own schedule, make their own breakfast/meal or snack, want to watch something different on TV, play different games etc. It is perfect for a second family/friends or just those early to bed grandparents, teen night owls, or just folks like me who like to sleep till noon on vacation!!
We have a great view of the beach and have seen sea turtles laying nests and feel like the dolphins are close enough to touch. We love having a short boardwalk and few steps and stepping right on to the beach. It makes it easy to see our grandkids playing on the beach only a few short steps away.
Property Photos
- True oceanfront home -step right on to wide clean sandy clean beach - Topsail Beach Ocean Front Vacation Home
- UNCROWDED PRIVATE BEACH ! RELAX & dine on decks &screened porch. - Topsail Beach Ocean Front Vacation Home
- Spectacular OCEAN views inside and out! Enjoy the sounds & breezes - Topsail Beach Ocean Front Vacation Home
- Screened porch overlooks our uncrowded beach. De-Stress here!
- LOTS OF ROOM TO CONGREGATE & PLAY. GREAT VIEWS, EASY OUTSIDE ACCESS,
- Oceanfront bedroom with great view and waves sounds to lull you to sleep
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #218092
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