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Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat

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Back Porch view of the Ocean from the 3rd level deck
Spacious 5 bedroom, Oceanfront, Elevator and Inground Pool!
Back view of house with both shaded and unshaded decking! Equipped w/ speakers
Newly furnished and renovated Great room- 3rd Level
Great room looking into Master Bedroom and Ocean

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 102700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North TopSail Beach, NC
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaview Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

powder room-main floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat

Beautifully Furnished and Newly Renovated Oceanfront Beach House..


Walk only 60' from the back door and you're on the beach, or sit on the third floor deck and watch the dolphins and the ocean roll-in. After a day on the beach, relax in our small private pool. The pool is open from April 15th and closes October 15th for the season.

The floor plan is a non-traditional design. The Great Room, Kitchen and Master bedroom are on the third floor. Thus taking advantage of both the ocean front and sound views from both sides of the house. It also has an elevator that serves all three floors, making the trip up/down a little easier. This non-smoking home features four bedrooms on the second floor, with a shared bathroom with shower and a jack & Jill bathroom with tub. Our newest addition is our Margaritaville blender machine to make your favorite frozen concoction for the young and old.

The great room has generous seating for 10 overlooking the ocean with a fireplace for cooler weather. There is plenty of seating in kitchen and bar area to eat. The modern kitchen is fully equipped and has an additional stand-alone ice maker for those hot days! The house has plenty of games and books for down time. This bright and fresh beach home has hardwood floors and area carpets. There is a private hot and cold shower outside.

If you like an uncrowded beach and all the modern amenities that a house can offer, you will fall in love with this location. A 20-minute walk takes you to the recreation park which has a playground, lighted tennis courts and basketball courts. Putt-Putt Golf is just a few miles down the road and the area's premier 4-star rated golf course is 5 minutes away by car and is one of Golf Digest's 'Best Places to Play' 2008-2009. If you're feeling more adventurous, visit the USS North Carolina Battleship in Wilmington (35 miles south) or the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (35 miles north). For more information, see the packed information guide in our home and/or click the link below. (Topsail Chamber)


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this vacation home is by the ocean. North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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North TopSail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaview Pier - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Surf City Beach - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 33 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River View Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arrr Pirate Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat on May 29, 2026 start from $910, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great House! Updated! Oceanfront Elevator and Sm.Priv. Pool Summer Sat to Sat located?

This family-friendly North Topsail Beach vacation home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of North Topsail Beach and Seaview Pier. Surf City Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and perfect for our family. We had such a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week!

Enjoyed our first visit to Topsail at this property. Host was accessible, communicative, and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aubrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall great experience! Fully stocked kitchen and great linens! Perfect amount of bedrooms and bathrooms. Struggled with Roku in bedroom upstairs and the deck had some nails popping. The pool was green but we saw men cleaning it. I love that it’s right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place on the beach

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed all the amenities that came with the house. The elevator came in handy when unpacking and loading the car. The pool was a nice place to cool off in on the days the ocean was to rough to swim in. Steps to the beach and beautiful views. Suzanne was wonderful and on top of things. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellyse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect for our family of nine

My family enjoyed our week at this house. It was perfect for both adults and teens. The house had pretty much everything we needed. The location was great with a large beach area right out the back door. We were a little disappointed that the original pool was no longer there but the owners have a replacement pool in place. The check in and check out process was easy and the owners were responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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Love the location, beach and layout of house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location!

We loved the staying at Terrapin Place! The owners are lovely and communicated with us. The listing may be updated by now but the pool had to completely redone because of the tides/beach erosion so it’s an above ground now but still a luxury to have. We love North Topsail and the location for us was great, up out of the way of Surf City Crowds. Lots of great shark teeth finding steps from the property if that’s an activity your family enjoys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family escape!

The home was perfect for our family and we made many memories during our stay!!! Works definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great house, great location! We loved having the pool and the beach. The house was big enough for a multi-generational vacation that was restful for everyone. Suzanne was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

I loved this house. It was perfect for our family. Beach was awesome and easy access.

We enjoyed our vacation. Beautiful beach, pool and house. The grill didn't work, so I would have liked that to be better next time. Yes, there will be a next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What we needed!

This property location is fantastic! It was the perfect escape for our family vacation. We loved having the covered top deck for shade…it made sitting outside comfortable in rain or shine! Suzanne was a pleasure to speak to and very responsive. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

We had a wonderful week- it was the perfect house.

House in excellent shape and right on the water. Great place to swim. Well equipped home and clean nice pool. Elevtor such a big help. Pronlems-weak wifi, ice machine frozen, no beach chairs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Overall the property was very nice. Being on the water was wonderful. We enjoyed the peace and quiet

The accommodations were good. The proximity to the ocean was excellent, said however the steps leading from boardwalk to ocean were washed away making it more difficult to return from the beach. Also the grill was not in good condition. Overall our experience was good and the outdoor pool was a nice feature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Vacation Home

This house was perfect for our family. It had everything we needed. The decor was beach themed and the outdoor areas were so nice. The pool was so close to the ocean and had a perfect view. This house is only footsteps from the beach, no need to drag a bunch of things to the beach. The owner was nice and responsive to any questions I had. Definitely would suggest this to another family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

First time to Topsail!

We had a wonderful vacation! The home is is updated and beautifully decorated. The top porch was a fav hangout and very relaxing. We typically go to OBX but did topsail this year and was not disappointed. It is not a going out type of town but the home was well equipped with everything we needed. The beach was amazing and not overly crowded. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and spacious oceanfront house

Lots of room and well-maintained. Two things about the online listing: there are 3 king-size beds but it only mentions two (only a factor if you bring your own linens). And there was a $100 surcharge to heat the pool. It did not have that in the listing. Overall a very nice property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location of the house could not be beat! Easy access to the beach and a nice pool. The pool was not usable for the first few days but the owner was in constant contact with me giving me updates and information about when the pool technicians would be coming. It got fixed and we were able to use it for the remainder of our trip. Overall not a big issue. Owners were always available and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We loved being directly on the beach. It was never crowded. The rooms were all a good size. A handyman would be helpful for a couple outdoor stairs that were coming off, bedroom door that wouldn't lock, things like that. We couldn't find a vacuum so it was hard to keep the floors clean. I would add that to the house. And if someone could clean the outdoor grill - it was pretty grungy. The pool was wonderful - the little ones loved it! We had some issues with the elevator getting stuck a few times, but were able to resolve it. But to have your morning coffee on the deck watching the sunrise can't be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Overall the trip was amazing. The home is beautiful and communications with the owners were great until the last few days. The kids loved the beach and the pool. The steps to the beach were a little daunting as the owner was still having them fixed. One party member fell and while okay - it was an inconvenience. The other challenge was finding restaurants to eat dinner. All the local places did not take reservations so it was a long wait on the nights we dined out. The beds were comfortable and the home seems well cared for. A few leaks here and there but that is par for owning a home on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

celebrating 75

We chose Topsail, North Carolina to come together as a family after nearly 3 years to celebrate our mother's 75th birthday. This beach front property with views of both the ocean and sound did not disappoint! Spacious, bright, clean, friendly, and inviting! The large kitchen and dining room-family room allowed us to cook meals together, play games, and visit all at once! We even hired a local private chef to prepare a meal so we could watch the process from the comfort of multiple chairs or couches in the room and enjoy quick family pictures just steps away on a sea-glass filled beach! The cutely decorated bedrooms were spacious, included extra pillows and blankets, and proper storage space to keep a room tidy or spread out. Top Terrapin is a beautiful primary suite with large soaking tub, private shower/toilet area, plentiful closet, and its own entrance to the house-wide 3rd floor deck looking directly over the ocean. It even boosts a vanity sitting area, large armoire, and close full of kids games and family-friendly activities for late nights or a rainy day. An exciting lighting storm the last night was spectacular and summed up our trip in this home---magnificent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Fantastic beach vacation at Terrapin Station.

Our family, 4 adults and 5 teenagers, had a wonderful time at Terrapin Station. It was so relaxing sitting on the covered upper deck watching the ocean, dolphins, and stars/moon at night. The beach is uncrowded and we found many shark teeth and seashells. We enjoyed walking the beach, discovering protected turtle nests, wading in tide pools at low tide, and going ghost crab hunting at night. We loved the private pool (very clean) and the built in seating in the pool. It was nice to cool off on days the ocean was too choppy for swimming or relaxing at the end of the day. The hose on the second floor and the shower by the pool were convenient. The living room and kitchen open floor plan had amazing ocean views and was perfect for meals/hanging out. The kitchen was well equipped and provided everything we needed for cooking our meals all week. The second fridge/freezer on the 1st floor was helpful for storing extra drinks. The elevator worked great and made unpacking suitcases and groceries much easier. Suzanne was a pleasure to work with and answered my inquiries quickly. We really enjoyed staying at Terrapin Station and our families had a fantastic time at the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE!

You will absolutely love this house; spacious, up-to-date, clean, and neat as a pin. We rented this place last year for a June 2011 reunion to house children and grandchildren and it did not disappoint. Straight out beach and pool access by all 4 mid-level bedrooms. (No cutting through another room, using stairs, or elevator waiting to get kids outside.) A high capacity stack wash and dryer are also on this level. The house has a very open and spacious kitchen, great room, and master suite. Also included is a built-in ice machine and very large outdoor gas grill. Benches at the end of the beach walkway provided plenty of room to stow inflatables, boogey boards, etc. overnight. Two large tubs of towels and bed linens awaited us at the door plus the pool service came twice while we were there. This house is well cared for and we feel lucky to have found it. The owners are very gracious and can answer any question you may have. "If" you need to eat out we would recommned "Crabby Mike's" in Surf City. Get there early. We highly recommend this home and location for a great vacation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

todd s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not bad, not good

Owners were very responsive when booking and with any questions or concerns we had. There were some minor issues (battery in key pad and red ants) when we arrived, the owners promptly took care of those issues. As for the house itself it definitely needs some TLC. Sliding door locks are rusted and barely work, some ceiling repairs were less than pretty to look at. Pictures online definitely need to be updated. The pictures online definitely do not represent the product especially the outside area and beach steps. I know they are experiencing some dune replenishment which affected the beach access which was not a huge deal to us, although an updated picture of what the access looked like would have been nice. The pool deck was covered in dune sand and weeds. we shoveled the sand and pulled the weeds to make it a suitable area for us. The outdoor shower had not been cleaned out in a long time, there were old razor, old bars of used soap, which we cleaned as well. After spending an hour or so cleaning the outdoor area it was a decent place to use. Overall the experience was good, the owners were very nice, would I go back, probably not.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice

Location is awesome, Great Pizza very close by. we loved the layout of the house, it fit us all very well. large open kitchen and Livingroom was perfect for everyone to be together. I didn't realize I had to request linen's for the beds or towels for the Bathrooms, But Suzanne really came to the recue, Thank you so much for helping us out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lin O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

The beach house was great but....

A week at the beach is a vacation we look forward to every year with my 3 grown children and their families. This was the first time we rented this house. First the good... this was a beautiful home with great views of the ocean from both the upstairs living area/bedroom and downstairs bedrooms on beach side of house. Very spacious. Both porches were covered and very comfortable. The swimming pool was a favorite of my grandchildren. Now the not so good... We arrived at 4:25 (check-in time is 4:00) and the cleaning person was still there, which wasn't a big deal except she had the elevator stopped on a floor with her cleaning gear and we had to use stairs to load our bags in. After she left, we noticed the house was not that clean, especially some of the bathrooms. We overlooked this because we were so charged up to begin our vacation time which was perfect. Now the real bad.. After we got home, I found an email that we were charged $250 for causing a crack in a bathtub. After looking at photo, I sent a response that we didn't cause the crack. In the photo it looked like a settlement crack which is what I suggested to owner and asked for a refund of the $250. When I received no response, the next day I lodged a dispute with VRBO. Then I got response. The owner said after further investigation she determined that the crack was there before we arrived, but that it got bigger during our week and that she was refunding our money. Then she said, the cleaning person complained that we left the house overly messy and wasn't anyone watching the kids?!! This incident tarnished our report of the week which would have been 5 stars otherwise. I should have been clued in when I saw some of the snippy responses the owner made to complaints in other reviews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Apostolico

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Phil and I grew up in Delaware and have been here in Raleigh since 1998. We have enjoyed North Carolina so much we decided to stay and make it our home. We then visited some of the beaches in the area and fell in love with North Topsail Island! That's when we decided to build. We are a family of five and wanted a place to create memories and enjoy our future grandchildren some day there.

Why they chose this property

We saw this location and loved the peacefulness and the fact that it wasn't too far from things to do, but just far enough to enjoy it's natural surroundings.

What makes this property unique

North Topsail Island reminds me of the beaches I use to visit when I was a child. It is not over run with tall hotels and building and a lot of traffic and chaos. It is somewhat quiet and undisturbed. We love the fact that the momma sea turtles come up to our end of the Island to hatch there eggs! There is also a sea turtle museum and turtle rescue on the Island.

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