Vacation Rentals by Owner

Amazing!

Guest: Ed&Kathie (Raleigh N.C.)
Date of Stay: 04/23/12 Review Submitted: 05/05/12

My Wife and I stayed three nights in this beautiful home and we didnt want to leave. The property is even better than described if that is possible. Quiet, yet close to everything we wanted. Steve answered or our questions as soon as we called. We cant wait to go back. Thanks so much to Steve and his family for sharing there great fortune with us.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

A Perfect Rental Home

Guest: Anne and Joe (Lockport, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/15/12

Our family has traveled to the Carolinas for the past 12 years. We have stayed in many beautiful rental homes. We found Topsail at the Beach to be ideal! The owners clearly love their beach house. They have paid attention to every little detail, from the trim work to the recessed lighting. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is well-stocked. The views are gorgeous; we woke to a beautiful sunrise over the ocean each morning. Even though the beach access is across the street, this house certainly has an oceanfront feel to it. The distance to the beach is actually shorter than it has been in some of the oceanfront rentals we have stayed in. The hot tub and private pool were definitely added pleasures! The worst day of our week was the day we had to leave! We will definitely return to Topsail at the Beach!

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WOW! Doesn't say enough!

Guest: Jill W. (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

My husband and I were looking for a spot on the beach near Camp Lejeune so that we could see our son come home from Afghanistan. We were thrilled with how beautiful and comfortable this home was! The master bedroom was fantastic, including the fireplace, deck and master bath. Very relaxing. The rest of the home was great as well. We cooked a welcome home dinner for our son of local shrimp and crab legs...the gourmet kitchen had wonderful dishes, bowls, pots...and even claw crackers! Every detail in the home was like this. A quick walk over the stairs to the beautiful beach was enjoyed every day. Loved watching the birds and listening to the waves...even had a chance to see a dolphin one day. Hoping we get to go back again very soon. Thanks so much for making our time extra special.

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This IS the perfect vacation home!

Guest: Heather (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

We were so happy to find this beautiful home for our first Topsail vacation! The description & photos are accurate, but you can't imaging how great it is until you get here. Beds are comfy, water is always hot and the view is beautiful. Steve was very quick to answer any questions and always friendly. During our stay it was like we had our own private beach. It was non-crowded and peacefully quiet. Honestly, we had noone within at least 100 yards of us. The outside shower was a great way to clean up after spending a day at the beach. The pool was enjoyable for all, even the little ones who couldn't swim. After months of searching we were so glad we found this one. We would recommed it to all and can't wait to return! Many thanks to Steve and his family for sharing their tropical paradise!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Great family getaway

Guest: Sherri (Elmhurst Township, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

We enjoyed this house very much. It was great getting together with my three girl, their husbands and babies because we live in PA and they live in MD. The pool was a great addition because the ocean can be a little rough for children under 3. We never felt crowded in the house because of the large decks so we never had everyone in the house at once. There was every gadget we needed in the kitchen, the whole house was over the top. I am so glad we found this house. My daughter in law works for one of the rental places and on the island and she said they don't have any houses that can compare with this one.

Owner response:We're glad you enjoyed our home. We've received many positive comments on adding the pool and it's been great for everyone including small children. We do feel our property is unique to Topsail and get great pleasure in sharing it for families like yours.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

A perfect weekend getaway!

Guest: Kristie (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

Our family and friends spent a long weekend at this fabulous beach house! Steve, the owner, was fabulous and answered questions almost instantly. He even made sure we would have a grill and a full bag of charcoal at the last minute so that we could cook some delicious steaks and clams on! The house had gorgeous views, plenty of room to spread out, and excellent amenities. Beds were comfy, water was always hot, kitchen was fully stocked, and the hot tub was outstanding. This house made our first Topsail getaway a weekend to remember!

Owner response:We are pleased you chose our home for your first trip to Topsail Island. Thanks for your kind comments and look forward to a possible return visit in the future.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

What a great house!

Guest: Chris (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/04/10

Everything about this house was as advertised, if not slightly better. We spent a week -- four adults, four kids, and enjoyed it. The kitchen is high quality and handled our daily use just fine, even with more than one cook. The access to the beach was great, the outside shower had hot water, and the jacuzzi was always ready. :)

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Beach Home

Guest: Chuck and Sherrie (Walnut Cove, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/10/10

We loved our week long stay at your beautiful beach house. It is rare to find a "2nd row" home that is truly OCEAN FRONT. The views were amazing. You can even see the ocean from the bedrooms on the first floor. The kitchen was so well stocked. We usually bring our own steamer, but that was supplied along with every other kitchen item we needed - including a crock-pot. The weather was beautiful and the fishing was great too. We caught something every day. Owners were very attentive to details and the needs of the renters. I feel very comfortable in recommending this home to others. We loved everything about it.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Fabulous!

Guest: Carissa (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

We had a fantastic time in Topsail. We were looking for an area that had beautiful beaches, great fishing and very few people and we found it. Every room in the house was beautiful and very clean...the ocean views were amazing, complete with viewings of dolphins and shrimp boats. We loved to sit out on the deck in the early mornings watching for dolphins. I loved that we dealt directly with the owner, who was extremely helpful and made everything simple. If you're planning a trip to Topsail, I would definitely recommend this home, we were pleased with everything.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Our Stay @ Topsail

Guest: Tre (Waxhaw,NC)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

This home fits EVERYTHING you would be looking for when selecting a vacation rental. I am quite picky about where I stay and try to find a place that makes my stay very relaxing. The home is very clean, well maintained and has a great gourment kitchen, that my son a chef loved cooking in, while we all enjoyed the beautiful ocean views outside windows. The owner's where very easy to work with and made the transaction simple and effortless. I would recommend this home to anyone and honestly my family has always said I sould be hired for reviews of places to stay because I put so much work unto where we stay, which completes the trip. Thank you for such a great week and we will see you in the future. Oh, also LOVE that we did not have to keep up with keys, there was alot of thought put into the place.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesome Week!

Guest: A & W (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

This is the best home we have stayed in over the past six years coming to Topsail Beach. The house has every amenity that you could want! We had a very relaxing week playing on the beach, soaking in the hot tub, and cooking big family meals in the gourmet kitchen. The view of the ocean is spectacular from the top deck. We would recommend this house to anyone. Thanks for sharing your home with us for our summer vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Perfection!!

Guest: Elizabeth (Asheboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

There is only one word to describe this house - Perfect. Everything about the house was wonderful - the views, the furnishings, the layout, everything. The master suite is to die for. The house accomodated my whole family easily with room for everyone. The beach was beautiful and the house is built as a home, not a rental house. The little details in the house made it so comfortable and livable. Anything that we needed in the kitchen was there. My children loved the bunk room and the connecting bathroom and bedroom made it easy to keep tabs on them. We will defintely be going back. Thank you Steve and Lori for opening your wonderful home.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Spectacular House

Guest: Jay (Northern Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

Have vacationed on the beach from Cape Cod to St. George Island, and this was - by far - the most beautifully-appointed house I've experienced. Great location just off quiet beach, few minor problems (e.g. internet connection, gas for grill) fixed quickly and courteously by owner. Would definitely return to the area, and to this house.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Spring Break at Topsail at the Beach

Guest: Duke Fans (Durham, NC / East Coast, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/10

My family and I just spent last week at this beautiful home and loved it! Steve was wonderful to rent from. Responsive and professional. The house is perfect! Views awesome! Both my teenagers and my husband and I wished we could've stayed another week! Will definitely plan on returning as soon as we can. I have told everyone that this was the best place we've stayed at the beach. Thanks Steve!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Patti.P (Winston-Salem, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/07/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/10

What a wonderful Thanksgiving retreat for our extended family at your beautiful beach home. We agree with all of the previous guests' comments. The quality of the interior of your home must be seen to be appreciated. We were truly blessed to be able to refresh, relax, & give thanks to our Lord at Topsail at the Beach.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/30/09

A beach weekend gathering of great friends was further enhanced by this beautiful home! Close enough to the beach to hear the waves lap at the shore, awesome views from the double decks, state of the art kitchen and all lovingly decorated to make you feel right at home. This home and Topsail will be a repeat destination for our crowd.

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Wonderful Thanksgiving!

Guest: Patti.P (Winston-Salem, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/24/09 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

What a wonderful Thanksgiving retreat for our extended family at your beautiful beach home. We agree with all the previous guests' comments. The quality of the interior of your home must be seen to be appreicated. We were truly blessed to be able to refresh, relax, & give thanks to our Lord at Topsail at the Beach.

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Guest: S.P.1 (Hillsborough, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home! We cannot express how wonderful everything was; from the gorgeous decor, the ocean views from the deck, the dolphin sightings everyday, and the convenient beach access, everything was perfect. We cannot wait to come back next year!! Thank you again for sharing your dream home. Sept. 2009

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We cannot wait to come back next year!

Guest: S.P. Hillsborough (Hillsborough, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/26/09 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home! We cannot express how wonderful everything was; from the gorgeous decor, the ocean views from the deck, the dolphin sightings everyday, and the convenient beach access, everything was perfect! We cannot wait to comes back next year!! Thank you again for sharing your dream home! September 2009

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: M. Goldhorn (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

Beautiful sunrises,shrimp boats with the accompanying birds and dolphins greet you early in the morning. Pelicans in their V formation signal the afternoon.Watching a small sand bird with one lame leg out maneuver the other birds for its dinner can entertain and amuse one for hours while soaking up the sun. Enjoying the simple pleasures of nature while enjoying clean, interior designer accommodations and having lots of choice for eating out made our week one of the best ever. 'Top Sail at the Beach' beat Hilton Head, Tybee Island, Fripp and St. Augustine in my beach experience. The nearby golf club ensures my husband enjoys his stay as much as I do. Looking forward to our next stay!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

WOW!! What an amazing home! Our family rented this home last week and we will definitely rent it again next year. Some of the things we loved about this home...amazing views of the beach, hottub, amazing chef's kitchen, master suite was fabulous, private access to the beach, hardwoods/tile throughout the home. I would highly recommend this home to my friends and family. I honestly don't have anything negative to say!! We have stayed in two other homes on Topsail and neither compared to this home.

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Wow! What an amazing home!

Guest: AnonymousClayton (Clayton, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

Our family rented this home in September 2009 and will definitely rent it again next year. Some of the things we loved about this home...amazing views from the beach, hot tub, amazing chef's kitchen, master suite was fabulous, private access to the beach, hardwoods/tile throughout the home. I would highly recommend this home to my friends and family. I honestly don't have anything negative to say! We have stayed in two other homes in Topsail and neither compared to this home.

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Guest: Roanoke VA Gang
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

"This was our 1st trip here and what an amazing and relaxing place! Your home is gorgeous! Thank you SO very much for opening it up to us! We will be returning for many years to come and hope we have the opportunity to stay here again!"

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Guest: Ryan and 3 sons
Date of Stay: 08/07/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/09

"You have a beautiful home-- Thank you for letting us use it this week! My sons and I enjoyed it very much with the rest of our family. Access to the beach was very easy to use and we enjoyed the wide screen TV's very much. Hope to come back again real soon!"

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Guest: Shelly and Mike
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

"Yet another fantastic week in Topsail. The house is beautiful. I hope it remains a rental property. Beautiful decor! This place is one of the few places on earth my 3 kids seem to truly enjoy each others company. To me that makes this place priceless! One day my husband and I plan to live here, but that's the 15 year plan. Thanks for sharing your beautiful house-I hope all those who share this roof over the years enjoy it as much as my family and I have!"

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Memories over Memorial Day.

Guest: Granjan with her family (Nashville, Tennesee)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/10

Absolutely perfect. Gorgeous home, not house, in a setting created by God. We enjoyed all the moods of the ocean as a far flung family reconnected with each other and our shared values. Someone obviously had spent a lot of time thinking about everything to provide. Kitchen easily accommodated 3 cooks. Every appliance, pot, pan, dish, bowl desired was there. Dishes ranged from bone china/crystal (personally didn't use) to fun plastic fish plates for the children. Appliances on level of what we have at home - top of the line, without being over the top. Initially nervous about an internet "cold find". Steve was wonderful to deal with - a blessing. Top notch for a get-a-way. Go to a commercial beach if you want gilded glitz. This is real quality. Favorite restaurant for family dining was Riverview in Snead's Ferry. Watch your catch unloaded from the boats. Almost afraid to go back. How do you improve on perfection? We all want to try!! Steve and Lori shared their dream home with us. Thank you!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.