view from our balcony off in the distance you can see the intracoastal waterway
Location: Surf City, Topsail Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (40 minutes from Wilmington NC, 30 Minutes from Jacksonville) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Duplex
Enjoy long walks on the beach or beautiful sunsets over the sound/marsh from the pier.
Outdoor sports facility is 1/4 mile down the road with Kayak/surf board rental available.
Shopping and eating establishments close by, as well as grocery stores.
Fishing pier close by.
Enjoy a laid back/family atmosphere beach vacation on Topsail Island.
Several different denominations of faith/Church's are close by.
Activities
Arcades:
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•Patio Playground, 807 S. Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
•Shipwreck Point Golf, 13705 NC Hwy 50, Surf City
•Squeaky’s Arcade, 1713 N. New River Dr., Surf City
Boating:
Sail or motorboat in Topsail Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway, or the Atlantic Ocean. NC boating law changes are effective May 1, 2010. Please visit the NC Wildlife website for more information on these changes.
Herring’s Outdoor Sports offers kayak tours and rentals. Topsail Tours offers scenic cruises in the Topsail Beach area and docks at the Missiles and More Museum in Topsail Beach. The Belle of Topsail located at 111 N. New River Dr. in Surf City also offers riverboat cruises and tours.
Area boat ramps include:
•NC Wildlife boating access ramp free to the public with parking for boat trailers at Soundside Park by the swing bridge in Surf City
•Town-managed boating access ramp at Bush's Marina in downtown Topsail Beach. For information on fees for using the Bush's Marina boat ramp, please visit the Town of Topsail Beach website or call them directly.
Eighteen Hole Golf Course
North Shore, 101 North Shore Drive, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Fishing:
For deep sea fishing, call or visit Fish Topsail.
Several fishing piers are located on the Island:
•Sea View Pier in North Topsail Beach
•Surf City Pier in Surf City
•Jolly Roger Pier in Topsail Beach
Fishing on the sound or surfcasting on the beach are both popular in our area. There are several local bait and tackle shops. The Coastal Recreational Fishing License for saltwater fishing is now required. Please visit the NC Wildlife website for information about it. Several local retailers offer this license for purchase.
For information on local tide times, visit New Topsail Inlet Tides.
For current fishing reports, be sure to check out FishinTopsail's Topsail Island Fishing Blog.
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center:
Topsail Island is a nesting ground for the endangered Loggerhead sea turtle. These giants of the sea nest from mid-May to mid-August. All species of sea turtles are fighting for survival and are protected by the Endangered and Threatened Species Act. It is a violation of Federal Law to interfere in any way with nesting or hatching turtles. The Topsail Turtle Project is a local group of dedicated volunteers who monitor and protect the turtles.
The local “turtle hospital” rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured sea turtles found in our area. Located at 822 Carolina Ave. in Topsail Beach, the facility is open to visitors during the summer. Visit the website for more information
Miniature Golf:
•Patio Playground, 807 S Anderson Blvd., Topsail Beach
•Shipwreck Point Golf, 13705 NC Hwy 50, Surf City
Public Parks:
•Soundside Park in Surf City by the swing bridge: children’s playground with slides, climbing areas, and swings; covered picnic areas; public restrooms; fishing areas; and pier areas for walking and fishing.
•Surf City Family Park located in the 1000 block of S. Topsail Dr. in Surf City: children’s playground with a slide and swings, a covered picnic area, a basketball court, restroom, and a pier for walking and fishing.
•Broadway Street Park in northern Surf City on the corner of Hwy 210 & Broadway St.: children’s playground with public restrooms with nearby public beach access areas.
Restaurants:
There are numerous restaurants ranging from sandwich shops to gourmet restaurants. The majority of these restaurants are located in the Surf City area, though there are several great eateries in Topsail Beach’s “business district”.
Shopping:
Topsail area shops offer pleasant experiences for shoppers looking for unique and unusual gifts or for souvenirs to take home. Area shops offer everything from antiques, original artwork, and furniture to books, clothing, and surfboards.
Skating:
A family-style skating rink is located in Topsail Beach above the Post Office at 714 S. Anderson Blvd. This rink is typically open 7PM - 10PM nightly during the summer.
Topsail Island Missiles and More Museum:
Located in the Town of Topsail Beach in the Assembly Building at 720 Channel Blvd., the museum features the history of the island, with artifacts and displays from prehistory to the present. There is no admission charge to visit the museum, which is operated by volunteer members of the Historical Society of Topsail Island. Please visit the website for additional information and hours.
One impressive display concerns “Operation Bumblebee” the US missile project that was conducted on the island after World War II by the US Navy and Johns-Hopkins University. The concrete towers you may see on the island were observation towers for the project. The nine sway-proof observation towers were each set on a 30 by 30 foot reinforced concrete platform, secured by pilings driven deep into the sand. Each 35-foot tower was to be topped with a 5-foot wall of concrete blocks, and was to contain four decks of instruments that would measure and record the rockets’ flights.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : fold out single beds
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : DVR
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (2)
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : marsh-front with dock
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free
- Other Amenities
- Property is on a Tidal Creek and within a 1/4 mile of Kayak rental facility. Ocean Access by private boardwalk across the street about(100 yards to beach)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
September-Feb..$125/3nt min or $875/week..Mar-Apr$130nt/$910 week
May..$135/3nt min or $945/week
June-August..$1000/week
Thanksgiving & Christmas $800/week December 31-January 03 $140/3nt min
$100 refundable security deposit $85 cleaning fee
*No Tax*****No hidden charges*****
No smoking or pets allowed!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Marsh Front with Dock, Wifi,Beach Access,Perfect Family Local.
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Surf City
My wife and I grew up in the Topsail Island area, and just can't get the salt air out of our blood. We had to move away for work purposes, but wanted to have a place to come back to and enjoy with our kids. The views afforded from this property of the marsh and Inland waterway are
just beautiful. Ocean access is a short walk across the street where you can enjoy long days of
playing in the surf and sand or enjoy long evening walks as the sun goes down.
The Unique Benefits at this House
We love to visit the Turtle Hospital and kayak in the creek behind our duplex. There is great crabbing off the dock and beautiful sunsets. At the North end of the Island we go spend the day clamming and finding scallops. Bands perform in the downtown park and we also have movie night in the summer. There is an awesome book store and coffee cafe at the South end of the Island, as well as a favorite putt putt hangout.
This is our property. Our community is new and is directly across the street from the Surf Condo's.
Property Photos
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- view from our balcony off in the distance you can see the intracoastal waterway - Creek Front Vacation Duplex in Surf City, North Carolina with Ocean Access
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- main floor living room with fireplace & balcony - Creek Front Vacation Duplex in Surf City, North Carolina with Ocean Access
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- dining room - Creek Front Vacation Duplex in Surf City, North Carolina with Ocean Access
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- kitchen/bar in the back ground you see the entrance to guest BR1 & BathRoom
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- Master with BathRoom , sitting area, frig & Balcony
Traveler Reviews (10)
Great Stay
Guest: Settle
(Chapel Hill)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
Great house, great time! We loved our morning coffee on the marsh dock and our afternoons on the beach. The dock was great for launching our kayaks and crabbing. (too shallow for good fishing) There is a great public boat ramp and park that we used for our boat. The house itself is well stocked and the beds are very comfortable. It was a great place for our family of six.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderfully clean and spacious
Guest: Kristy
(Mill Valley, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
We had a wonderful stay at Marsh Potatos - such a beautiful spot. The rooms were spotless and we loved sitting out on the decks and the dock during sunrise and sunset each day. Thank you Steve and Angela!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect place to have fun at the beach as well as the sound
Guest: Taewoo
(Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
My family have enjoyed a really wonderful vacation in your condo. Your condo is a perfect place to have fun at the beach as well as the sound. It is located at carm sound side, but not far from the beach. The crabbing at private dock was my kids' favorite thing. It was an "IDEAL" place for crabbing. My kids could get more than 20 fairly big crabs using only three chicken legs!
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful Family Vacation!
Guest: Cary
(Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/06/11
We came for a vacation with extended family in June 2011. The house was fantastic, with plenty of pretty and comfortable space for the 8 of us. We loved the location. It was perfect for the many activities we enjoy such as kayaking, sitting on the dock/porches to enjoy the views, crabbing, and playing at the beach. We are already making plans to return. Thank you for sharing your home with our family.
Recommended for:
Best value in Surf City.
Guest: Fishermen
(Myrtle Beach,sc )
Date of Stay: 05/21/10
Review Submitted: 02/25/11
My friends and I stayed for a fishing tournament.There was plenty of parking for our two boats and trucks.The unit was extremely clean and well furnished.We stayed in the area for a weekend several years in a row and this house has been the best value and nicest place we stayed. I hope to have the chance to go stay with my wife and kids to enjoy the views and the beach.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great week!
Guest: Fulton
(Frederick, MD)
Date of Stay: 08/08/09
Review Submitted: 01/26/11
We had a wonderful week! The house was wonderful and the ammenities were just as expected. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful family vacation in Topsail Island !
Guest: Huot Family
(Quebec City, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 09/04/10
We stayed in Marsh Potatoes in late july 2010. We had a very warm and nice weather. As we are a family of six, we were looking for a very spacious, comfortable, well equipped and quiet place to stay in Surf City. We found it at Marsh Potatoes, where you can either go to the beach or relax on the dock looking for crabs. Making business with the Cutler family is easy, fast and they are reliable. Many thanks to the Cutler family, to make their house available to our family
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Policy
(Saint Henry,Ohio)
Date of Stay: 12/03/09
Review Submitted: 12/03/09
We can not thank you enough for the great place you have, it made our son's homecoming that much more enjoyable. Thank! Bob and Debbie Garman
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Guest: Tom & Becky
(Kernersville, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09
Review Submitted: 09/08/09
We loved our stay the end of August, the weather was perfect. We enjoyed this location much better than beach front. Every morning and every evening we sat on the dock, it was so relaxing. Your home was very well equipped and very comfortable. We will be back as soon as we can!
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