What a refreshing holiday!

Guest: Lisa (Riveriview, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/06/12

This place was very adequate for our needs. The reports of dolphins are true. We saw about 30 or 40 right off the beach and it was amazing. Because of the time of year and the fact that the property probably is closed up for extended periods of time, there was a musty odor coming from the downstairs area. Would have been irritating if we weren't able to open all windows and if we were staying more than 4 days. Owner very personable and easy to communicate with. Would recommend this place and thinking about making our visits to Surf City a yearly tradition.

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

We love this place

Guest: Adam (Durham, NC)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/24/11

Comfortable, clean, unpretentious: it's the ideal Topsail house for a small family, a leisurely 1/2 hour walk to the pier @ Surf City but far enough so that you don't feel crowded by the action. Joe, the owner, is easygoing and very responsive.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Amazing!

Guest: Melodie (Cary)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

We couldn't have been happier with choosing this lovely house with its astonishing ocean view and location. We came for just a few days of relaxation with some friends and their small children. The downstairs is great for giving the adults and kids their own space. The bed in the master bedroom is VERY comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed and had everything I needed, I cook A LOT, and I was pleased that I didn't want for anything in the kitchen during our stay. And the beach, don't get me started. Someday, I will own a little slice of heaven on the beach like this home, but until then I plan to return to Full Time Out again and again. Already planning another trip- can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome week at the Beach!

Guest: Lee (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

Our 2 families went to the beach for a week in June and it was wonderful. The house is just as described, the beach was wonderful, the dolphins an amazing sight to see. We loved having the upstairs/dowstairs suite for travelling with teens as they could have their own space and a little freedom of their own. We had a couple of problems with things at the house but Joe could not have been any more responsive or taken care of it any quicker. It was SO appreciated! He made sure our stay was everything we wanted it to be and we were so grateful for that. Thanks so much for sharing your home. We will be back!!!

Owner response:Lee: Glad to see you had a good time. Thanks for understanding about the TV/DVD/Cable box issue. But the good news is we now have 2 brand new 32" HDTV with built in DVD players at the house!

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

Close to the Atlantic and Spacious!

Guest: beach fan (mid-NC)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11 Review Submitted: 04/26/11

I want to go back next year when I have time! The house was even closer to the ocean than I'd guessed from the photos!!! It was big, clean, and airy, with lots of windows on the 2nd floor. The first floor has 3rd and 4th bedrooms, another full bathroom, and a huge room for games and TV. My favorite features were the screened porch and huge deck, the whole width of the house. Joe was friendly and quick to reply, and the JGS - Jimmy Grubb's Seafood shop just after the bridge was wonderful!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome Location & Views!

Guest: Susan (Overland Park, Kansas)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/11

GREAT home. Very nicely decorated and furnished. Clean and well maintained. GREAT location, RIGHT on the beach. You cannot beat this location. Spectacular views. You can see Dolphin's while standing in the livingroom! Joe is a great owner, very helpful and accomodating. You will be VERY HAPPY here!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

Right on the Beach

Guest: H & J (Hamilton, NJ)
Date of Stay: 02/06/11 Review Submitted: 02/09/11

The house was spacious, comfortable, clean and in a great location. There was cable TV and internet access which was an added bonus. The owner was very helpful by email or phone. I would recommend this property to friends and relatives of all ages. FUN house all around! Falling asleep to crashing waves and walking on the beach made our family reunion with our son returning from Afghanistan that much better. We spent most of our time at the house but enjoyed some pizza right down the street. The grocery store was very close. Could not have asked for a better weekend. Will definitely rent this house again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A True Beach Lovers Time Out

Guest: Kate12 (North Wales, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09 Review Submitted: 01/13/11

We loved the three times we stayed at Full Time Out. The house is perfect for a family - with plenty of space to spread out. It is full of light and the combination of screened and non-screened porches offer something for everyone. To spend a week in a house sitting right on the beach is just a little bit of heaven. The property is clean and well maintained without being pretentious - a true beach cottage. I recommended it to my sister who stayed there last summer and she was hooked! When the economy gets better, we will surely come back to our favorite beach house.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful oceanfront cottage on Topsail

Guest: Louise (Cary, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

It's obvious the care and thought the owners put into their home's renovation. We really enjoyed having a huge screened porch. So many beach houses don't have this feature. Along with the decking, this made for a wonderful outdoor space when we weren't on the beach. The layout is nice for a family, with two bedrooms on the upper level (the master is oceanfront) and two bedrooms on the ground level. The ground level is a great area for kids because it also has a living area with TV and couches. Joe was very proactive and accommodating in arranging our stay. We hope to return again.

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

Super Beach Vacation Rental!

Guest: Harry and Diane (Hickory, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

Our extended family ages 2-60 stayed at Full Timeout the first week of August and truly enjoyed it! The two floors with an additional living area certainly gave all of us some breathing space. The centrally located cottage is convenient to restaurants, shopping, etc., spacious, well maintained, and very well laid out. Sitting on the spacious porch was so relaxing. The owner was quick to respond to our needs and very easy to work with. We are already planning to rent this same unit next year! Thanks, Joe!

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