Vacation Rentals by Owner

Relaxing, spacious, great family vacation....

Guest: Suzanne (chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 05/01/12

For a family of 5 we had more than enough room and it was a very clean, open, inviting home with a short walk to a beautiful beach. Highly recommend!

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

Great Choice!

Guest: Kate (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

Our son returned from Afghanistan on Christmas Day and we could not have asked for a nicer home to celebrate his homecoming as well as Christmas. There was a small Christmas tree in the living room which we decorated. This is a very clean, beautifully decorated, spacious home. The kitchen is fully stocked for preparing any meal. The decks were great places to read or visit. Even in December, you could walk up the street and find shops and restaurants open for business. And of course the beach being right there was great. I would highly recommend this as a vacation destination.

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

Relaxation!

Guest: Marylanders (Millersville, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

Our stay at Nakiska was absolutely wonderful! Even though we were not directly on the ocean, you could still see it and you do not have to cross any roads to get to it. The place was very clean and the King bed was more comfortable than our new King bed at home! We would definitely recommend this location to anyone that wants to get away and relax and we would definitely stay there again and again. It was great not to have to pack beach chairs and boogie boards, they were all provided. The only improvement needed is a gas grill. Nice and quiet, yet close to stores and restaurants. All of our accommodations were handled very efficiently via email. Thanks Richard for letting us stay!

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

Absolutely Fantastic! Very Satisfied!

Guest: Tn.Traveler (Northeast Tn.)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

Nakiska is by far the nicest place my family and I have ever stayed. We got much more than we expected for our money. This townhouse is absolutely immaculate. I'm a very picky person but I couldn't find one single thing wrong with this home. The home is beautifully decorated, extremely modern, nicely equipped and clean as clean can be. The location is perfect. Richard (the owner) is one of the nicest people I've ever dealt with. We look forward to returning to Nakiska in the future. I highly recommend this vacation property. You will not be disappointed.

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

Guest: Becky Mergenthaler (Sewickley, PA )
Date of Stay: 02/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/10

I am not sure how many years we have stayed at Nakiska, but our kids refuse to go anywhere else. This feels like our second home. Our time here is so relaxing and enjoyable. Richard and Barbara are wonderful to work with. Can't wait until next summer!!

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Guest: Terry & Truda Lee (Midlothian, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/09

Our family had an excellent vacation at Nakiska. The beach house was nicely furnished and very well kept. Very convenient to the beach which was not too crowded. Richard was very helpful in responding to all of my questions. I would vacation at Nakiska again.

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Guest: Mary Jane Dailey (Forest, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/01/09

As the summer is coming to a close, I am reminded of how we began our summer in June. We had a wonderful week's stay at Nakiska and want to spread the good word about it. It was a great location- very close to the beach and walkable to many locations. It was affordable and with the good price, we felt we could do other things like renting bikes and kayaks. Even though it was so close to many things, it was also quiet. Very clean and home-like, it had all we needed to give us a comfortable, relaxing vacation.

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Guest: Dailey
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

As the summer is coming to a close, I am reminded of how we began our summer in June. We had a wonderful week's stay at Nakiska and want to spread the good word about it. It was a great location- very close to the beach and walkable to many locations. It was affordable and with the good price, we felt we could do other things like renting bikes and kayaks. Even though it was so close to many things, it was also quiet. Very clean and home-like, it had all we needed to give us a comfortable, relaxing vacation.

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Guest: Dailey
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

As the summer is coming to a close, I am reminded of how we began our summer in June. We had a wonderful week's stay at Nakiska and want to spread the good word about it. It was a great location- very close to the beach and walkable to many locations. It was affordable and with the good price, we felt we could do other things like renting bikes and kayaks. Even though it was so close to many things, it was also quiet. Very clean and home-like, it had all we needed to give us a comfortable, relaxing vacation.

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Guest: Jodi Hajosy (Fayetteville, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

I don't know what more we can say that has not already been stated. The place was beautiful, super location and terrific owners. We would definitely come back. Thank you Richard for everything. We absolutely loved your house and our time at Topsail.

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Guest: Mary Lou Haudenshield (McMurray, Pa. 15317)
Date of Stay: 08/12/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

Great time at this beach house. It is clean, well equipped, and decorated, beautifully. We have only, one, suggestion- a garbage disposal. We have stayed here, several times!

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Guest: Emily49 (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/11/08

We greatly enjoyed our week at Topsail Island! The house was very nice, well equipt and comfortable for the whole family. The beach is beautiful and just what we were hoping for! Richard checked in with us to make sure everything was okay at the beginning of the week and to give some tips on the area. We would definitely return for another vacation!

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Guest: Norcross
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

We greatly enjoyed our week at Topsail Island! The house was very nice, well equipt and comfortable for the whole family. The beach is beautiful and just what we were hoping for! Richard checked in with us to make sure everything was okay at the beginning of the week and to give some tips on the area. We would definitely return for another vacation!

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Guest: Haudensheild
Date of Stay: 07/19/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

Great time at this beach house. It is clean, well equipped, and decorated, beautifully. We have only, one, suggestion- a garbage disposal. We have stayed here, several times!

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Guest: Warren
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

Richard made sure we had everything we needed. Our family of 6 loved this place. The kitchen was modern and well stocked. The entire place was well decorated and very clean. The beach was close by, and plenty of room to spread out.

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Guest: Steve & Amanda Blanton (Boiling Springs, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/03/08 Review Submitted: 07/03/08

We wanted to thank you for such a wonderful time! Having just gotten married in December, this was our first family vacation. It was absolutely wonderful! The condo had more than enough room for the two of us and our six children. It was beautifully decorated and clean. It was also well stocked with any amenities that one might need when away from home. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation!

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Guest: Blanton
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

We wanted to thank you for such a wonderful time! Having just gotten married in December, this was our first family vacation. It was absolutely wonderful! The condo had more than enough room for the two of us and our six children. It was beautifully decorated and clean. It was also well stocked with any amenities that one might need when away from home. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation!

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Guest: Tony Warren (Sanford, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/12/08 Review Submitted: 06/12/08

Richard made sure we had everything we needed. Our family of 6 loved this place. The kitchen was modern and well stocked. The entire place was well decorated and very clean. The beach was close by, and plenty of room to spread out.

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Guest: Tonya Page (Blythewood, SC)
Date of Stay: 05/22/08 Review Submitted: 05/22/08

Our family had the pleasure of staying at Nakiska for nine days in April after our son returned home from Iraq. The house was beautifully decorated, equipped with every possible amenity and our stay could not have been more delightful. There was some uncertainty about the exact dates when our son would be returning and Richard (the owner) could not have been more helpful or accommodating. We have stayed in many homes on Topsail Island, but I can honestly say that this one is our favorite and we look forward to returning to Nakiska.

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Guest: Page
Date of Stay: 04/12/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

Our family had the pleasure of staying at Nakiska for nine days in April after our son returned home from Iraq. The house was beautifully decorated, equipped with every possible amenity and our stay could not have been more delightful. There was some uncertainty about the exact dates when our son would be returning and Richard (the owner) could not have been more helpful or accommodating. We have stayed in many homes on Topsail Island, but I can honestly say that this one is our favorite and we look forward to returning to Nakiska.

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Guest: Kerry Garofano (Columbia, MD)
Date of Stay: 07/31/07 Review Submitted: 07/31/07

We had a great family reunion at Nakiska. The location was very convenient. We were able to walk to shopping and restaurants. The beach is very close and we had our choice of spots on the beach. The house is well maintained and has everything you need for a great vacation.

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Guest: Jennifer & David (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/30/07 Review Submitted: 07/30/07

This was our first time on Topsail Island and we had a wonderful visit. The house was perfect for our 2 families which included 4 preschool age little girls (our little surfer girls). We loved the fact that we didn't have to cross any busy streets to get to the beach and enjoyed eating lunches out on the picnic tables in the courtyard. The beach was perfect and the house was very clean and very well stocked.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/21/07 Review Submitted: 07/21/07

This was a lovely, very clean cottage. The kitchen was better equipped than most rentals we have stayed in. Richard was extremely cordial and even called the first night we arrived to make sure everything was OK (and passed on some great restaurant recommendations). We had a wonderfaul family vacation with grandparents and kids and hope to return soo.

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Guest: Pete & Schell Alexander (Marshall, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 07/14/07

Great beach home! Clean, beautiful. We were amazed out how well the kitchen was equipped. We had plenty of room for 4 adults and 4 teens. While not beach front, the small complex courtyard is lovely and you can see and hear the ocean from the deck. We were there during July 4th week and neither the beach nor island felt crowded. Highly recommend this place.

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Guest: Terri Radschlag (Gilbert, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/29/07 Review Submitted: 06/29/07

Our stay at the Nakiska was wonderful. We had everything we could have possibly needed to accomodate 3 adults and 4 teenagers. The home was as clean as my own, the beach was uncrowded and the owner was top notch. Thanks for sharing your home with my family.

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Guest: Karin Canter (Canal Winchester OH)
Date of Stay: 05/30/07 Review Submitted: 05/30/07

We loved the house--it was so clean and beautiful!! The owner was also very accomodating--my son was returning from Iraq and we weren't sure of the dates until the last minute. He worked with us and we got to spend a whole week with my son. We are definitely coming back!!

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Guest: Athena North (Northern Virginia)
Date of Stay: 01/04/07 Review Submitted: 01/04/07

I can't tell you which was better the actual beach house or the owner's, they were so easy to work with it made the trip even more enjoyable. Their home is beautiful & has every kitchen gadget you can think of using on vaction. We loved it so much that we are staying again this year!

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Guest: Cluff Family (Lewis Center, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/21/06 Review Submitted: 08/20/06

This property is beautifully maintained and comes equiped with all you need for a wonderful week at the beach. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could possibly need & the beach equipment (chairs, buckets & shovels, extra boogie boards, beach mats, etc.) mean you don't have to bring a bunch of stuff from home. Our friends rented this house 2 years ago and the owners have continued to make improvements which make it a place you want to return to again and again. Thanks for a memorable week!

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Guest: Cathy A. Hetzel (Asheville, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/28/06 Review Submitted: 07/28/06

What a perfect place for four adults and two grown children -- everyone had their own space and we could all be together when we wanted. We love the place!!! Great house, wonderful amenities (all those beach "goodies" came in handy) and ideal location. We couldn't have asked for anything more.

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Guest: Lisa Gentri (Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 07/14/06 Review Submitted: 07/14/06

We were thrilled with the condo! It had everything we needed and was impeccably clean. We had six children and three adults and had plenty of room. The kids especially liked having their own TV's in their rooms and even though they were hardly on, it made them feel special. We'd go back in a New York second.

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Guest: Laurie McSwigan (Gibsonia, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/05 Review Submitted: 08/20/05

Nakiska was beautifully decorated, comfortable and very clean. My family and I really enjoyed our vacation. The ocean was incredibly warm and the beach uncrowded. This is a place for a thoroughly relaxing vacation!!!!!

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Guest: James & Christine Sloan (Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/28/04 Review Submitted: 08/28/04

The house was great. It had more than we ever expected. It was a our first week at the beach for a vacation, and it could not have been more perfect. House was great, the beach was great, the weather was great, the kids were mostly great :-) The owner was great to work with and very accomodating. We will definately be back.

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Guest: Ginny & Ron Recker (Pittsburgh, PA)
Date of Stay: 08/10/04 Review Submitted: 08/10/04

There are only good things to say about our stay at Top Sail Island. The townhouse (Nakiska) was just beautiful,plenty of room and all of the conveniences of home. The ocean was awesome, warm all the time. We are definitely planning on returning. We have some really great memories of our trip to Surf City.

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Guest: Miles Patterson (Lockport, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/19/04 Review Submitted: 07/19/04

Nakiska is a home away from home. It's beautifully decorated. The townhouse is very clean and the owner is very accomodaing. There are great places to eat at and shop at.This is a great place to take your family on vacation.

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Guest: gregg jones (greenville nc)
Date of Stay: 07/10/04 Review Submitted: 07/10/04

nakiska stands out from other beachhomes. the decor and furnishings are a cut above most beachhouses i have rented at surf city. it's an extremely comfortable house with all amenities provided. it's also ideally located...numerous restaurants and retail shops are but a 3 minute drive, or walking distance. as for the beaches, well, what can i say...anyone who's ever been to the topsail beach/surf city area knows that it's perhaps the best beach in the world! (uncrowded beaches at their best)

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Guest: Erin Coughlin (Binghamton, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/08/04 Review Submitted: 07/08/04

Nakiska is a truly beautiful vacation spot. Each room is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated with personal touches. The beach is clean and inviting, not at all crowded and only a short walk away. Right down the street there is a great fishing pier, lots of shopping and plenty of great restaurants. I had a wonderfully relaxing vacation.

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Guest: Scott & Ginger (Duncansville, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/04 Review Submitted: 07/06/04

Nakiska is easily accessible, very accommodating and provides a comfortable "at home" feeling. Nakiska's decor is bright and appealing. The beach and waters were clean and uncrowded. This is a very good vacation place to relax and enjoy!

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Guest: George S. (-)
Date of Stay: 06/22/04 Review Submitted: 06/22/04

Nakiska was very comfortable and well equipped with appliances,silverware, and dinnerware.It is very centrally located and convenient to everything local. The beach is really nice. The owners are very acommodating and easy to work with. We highly recommend this beach home - On our return to this area, we will definitely want to stay at Nakiska again!!

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Guest: Nancy & Greg kelly (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/19/04 Review Submitted: 05/19/04

Nakiska was a very pleasant stay. The kitchen was stocked well with plenty of silverware, plates, cups, etc. All appliances were practically new. The home was clean and comfortable. The beach was beautiful and and just a short walk away, but we were close enough to enjoy the breeze, and hear the surf. We had a great time and look forward to staying at this beach home again.

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