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Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views

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Upstairs family room
Upstairs family room
Bar area; Pantry on left
Kitchen looking toward ocean
Kitchen looking toward sound.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1-downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-downstairs

Toilet

Bathroom 3-upstairs/southside

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4-upstairs/northside

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views

This beautiful two-story oceanfront cottage has 4 bedrooms/2 baths upstairs with kitchen, dining and family rooms plus 3 bedrooms/1 1/2 baths with family room, playroom and laundry room downstairs. Beds total 2 kings, 2 queens, +8 twins.
Upstairs on the ocean side, a large, covered porch extends across the front of the cottage with rocking chairs/tables and a swing. This porch extends to form an uncovered sundeck with a large enclosed hot water shower, everyone's favorite! We have baby gates on both sides of the porch, allowing dogs and children to enjoy the deck safely.
A modern very well-equipped kitchen with a large pantry upstairs is complimented by a second full-size refrigerator downstairs and a large well-equipped outdoor gas grill. The laundry room features a new Samsung washer and dryer. Downstairs is connected by outdoor stairs and features a family room with TV, VCR and Ping-Pong table. Linens including beach towels are not provided.
Across the street, our property is suitable for crabbing, fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Crab pots are provided while fishing gear/boating rentals are available on the island.
The beach in front of the cottage is easily accessible for all ages. We are blessed with a very wide, high quality sandy beach and wonderful swimming conditions.
Nearby, the town of Topsail Beach has a number of excellent restaurants featuring fresh-caught local seafood and farm-to-table fresh vegetables and meats. An old-fashioned putt-putt and ice cream shop plus the charming White Crab Coffee and Bookshop. Across the street from our cottage, a very nice bike/jogging path allows for fun trips
the short 1 1/2 miles to the town of Topsail, so bring or rent your bicycles!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Baby "gates" at tops of both stairways from deck.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. Wash beach chairs before departing. Leave 6 on sun deck. 2. Clean breakfast dishes and empty trash on final morning.
No pets sleeping on cottage beds or furniture. Pets bring own beds. Pets must not disrupt neighbor cottages or will be asked to leave.

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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Traveling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. Looking to get your feet wet? Water skiing, motor boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 59 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gem - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views?

As of Apr 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views on Apr 24, 2026 start from $485, 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 Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seven bedroom oceanfront / pets OK/ Soundside access for fishing & sunset views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Topsail Beach vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach, and Missiles and More Museum. Southside Park and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing! The view from the living room was perfect!! The only negative was having to provide our own linens…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MILES W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for me and my dogs! Host is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our beach stay & had a great time while there. The owner is great to work with. So accommodating & quick to respond with questions. We liked having two separate spaces but did not like the twin bed area (downstairs) being right at the door. But we made it work. The upstairs is really nice, plenty of seating and a nice dining table that accommodated our entire family. Loved the outdoor spaces! Beach access is perfect. Once again the owner was great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location great. Porch and outside shower great. Parking is super. Nice appliances Second refrigerator down in garage apartment a bonus. Separate entrance to upper and lower floors pros and cons. Cottage is old. If you like modern style house this is not for you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Great location!

A fantastic view with wonderful amenities! We loved our stay! So much more room in the downstairs than we anticipated!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Family Vi

We really enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for everyone and it was right on the beach. We especially love the big outdoor deck and shower and easy access to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Amazing!!

This was our third year staying at this house, and it is perfect for our whole family!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eleni H.

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

Topsail 2024

Janet was great to deal with and we were lucky to have a place to stay since our other rental fell through!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Perfect

This house was perfect for our large group! Right on the beach and close to things for the teens to go out and do!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Comfortable beach house

Property as pictured; very flexible space for a large group. Amazing beach and sound access. Lots of time on the decks taking in the views and sounds of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

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

Wonderful family beach stay

This home has a fantastic location on a quiet section of Topsail. There was plenty of space for all of our family, with 3 full baths and a 1/2 bath. Even an outdoor enclosed shower as a bonus. The deck and covered porch are fantastic for relaxing when you need a break from the sun. Kitchen is well stocked, also. The host is super accomodating and helpful, with very quick replies. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY D.

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

Week of Sept 11 to Sept 18 2021

The house has a million dollar ocean view! The Host was very accommodating and easy to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli R.

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

Topsail Oceanfront

This property accommodated a large group (14) easily. The beachfront and large porches made viewing both sunrises and sunsets a delight. Outdoor shower on the deck was great. Kitchen (2) were well stocked and accessible. Plenty of bathrooms. Laundry room was great. It was comfortable and made for a delightful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

GORGEOUS VIEW

We truly enjoyed our time in this home! The view of the ocean was absolutely gorgeous and the back porch was amazing with plenty of seating and a roomy outside shower. The kitchen was fully equiped with everything we needed plus lots of extras. We felt the location was perfet with shops and restaurants, coffee, ice cream, seafood on one end, then Surf City the other way with much more to see and do. The beach was easily assessible and so private, we absolutely loved it! Although the home is older we felt it had everything we needed and accommodating for our family needs. Thank you Janet for sharing your home for us to enjoy, we are greatly aprpreciative!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chetyl P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

More accurate details of property

There was not stairs leading to basement from inside of property. In order to go do laundry or get to 3 bedrooms you have to go outside and down stairs. Very inconvenient and separated the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Perfect Family Rental!

We loved our stay at Janet’s home! The property is beachfront, which was the #1 draw for us! It was so awesome to walk straight off the porch into the sand. Actually, I think the home is closer to the beach then the pictures make it feel. You could walk right back up on the deck, wash off your feet and relax on the porch. Speaking of the porch, I absolutely loved having a covered porch. In the heat of the day, it was awesome to just relax there and watch the waves. The property is just a little over a mile to the south end of topsail. We walked to the pier and also walked to the little gift shops and the Quartermoon coffee/book shop. It was just like a 10 minute drive up to surf city. We enjoyed eating at daddy Max there in shopping in the cute tourist shops. We stopped at the Harris Teeter before going to the home and picked up groceries and we were stocked for the week! The top floor is completely separate from the bottom floor and you have to go outside to get to the basement. This was probably the one thing that we didn’t love, but it really wasn’t a big deal at all. The basement also had an additional refrigerator which was great since we had a large group. something I didn’t remember seeing in the pictures that we were pleasantly surprised by was a ping pong table in the basement and tons of beach chairs! The kids are entertained for hours at night and it was so nice to be equipped for the beach! Probably the thing I liked the most about this rental for a large group was the number of bedrooms. A lot of times houses that sleep a lot of people have a few rooms with tons of bunkbeds or sleeping in common areas. This home has six private bedrooms. The seventh bedroom is can be closed off to be private, but you have to go through it to get out of the basement. We didn’t even need to use the bed or pull out bed in the basement. There are 3 full bathrooms and an outdoor shower, so plenty of room for everyone! The patio furniture was high quality and comfortable. I would call this home “no frills.” It’s tastefully decorated and well equipped- but not fancy. We are perfectly good with that! But, if you are looking for high end finishing, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a family friendly beach front home, this one is for you! I hope to come back soon! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location. Could use Deep Clean and Basic Maintenance.

Amazing location; house is closer to the beach than pictures indicate. While too small for a party of 16, we enjoyed the deck — do wish the deck table sat more than 4. The outdoor shower was well used. The kitchen is almost too well equipped as there was no room for pantry items. I wish the property description highlighted the home’s 2 floors are accessed via an outdoor, uncovered, steep staircase — problematic when a monsoon hits while doing laundry and, depending on the age composition of your party, regarding separating kids from parents. The basement is dark with minimal natural light, so some may be jealous of the top floor’s ocean views/sounds/smells. My concerns are the house needs basic, routine maintenance, BEFORE guests check in, and a good deep cleaning. Only after we arrived did the owner advise of no working outlets in a master bedroom and a broken toilet, citing a hurricane from a month earlier. We booked the property post hurricane so I was surprised to find out after we arrived. Safety hazards included a missing railing on the deck (large enough for a child to walk though), loose deck railings, raised nails throughout the deck floorboards and in the outdoor shower bench, and a painful electric shock to an adult while trying to turn on a lamp that was left ‘switched on’ with no light bulb and plugged in. Numerous lights throughout the house, including the main motion detector light that lights the entry staircase, were out. Generally the house wasn’t very clean: significant dust and gunk — including on the kitchen countertops, microwave, knife block —- and sand in the window sills. Especially during COVID, was surprised by the lack of cleanliness. After defending the cleaners, the owner offered to send a cleaning crew, a handyman, and to buy needed supplies, after we developed an inspection list of needed items. Given COVID, we specifically paid extra for an oceanfront beach house so we could minimize contact with others. We let the handyman address the outdoor safety issues; we didn’t allow cleaners / handyman in the main living areas due to COVID concerns (plus I had already cleaned with my products as there were no disinfecting products in the house). It was irksome to go on vacation, be requested to develop a punch list for cleaners/handyman, and to coordinate their activities. A walk through + maintenance between guests is an easy way to ensure a relaxing experience in a clean, safe, oceanfront home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a phenomenal 3 night stay. The view was gorgeous and mesmerizing. The kitchen had everything needed to cook each and every meal. We (my family and I) had the most fun. Caroline (host) is so nice, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Amazing!

This house was perfect for all of us! Plenty of room for the kids and adults to have their own areas, beautiful views, great parking for a large group and perfect distance from anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Excellent family beach rental

This place worked great for our family! Loved that it's on the beach and had ton of beach gear available to use (chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and bodyboards) It comfortably slept 12 of us. The separate downstairs was great for us because had two young kids that still napped during the day and given the separation didn't feel like everyone else had to be quiet to accommodate nap time. I could see it being a great place for teens who want to be away from the adults as well. It was clean, had a well-stocked kitchen for cooking, and had lots of beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and other beach stuff to use. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Margot H.

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

Shark tooth heaven

Perfect for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heath

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

You can't beat the location and the proximity to the sand and water. As you can see from the pictures, it is a little dated and is in need of some maintenance items....I'm sure the salt air is a constant battle. Mostly clean but the broiler tray under the stove looks as though it hasn't been cleaned in years. If you are looking for a place with the best location and can overlook the age and maintenance items for a week, then you will be happy with this house. We enjoyed are week!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

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

Great location with lots of beach supplies

We had a great time at this rental house. It has a lot of bedrooms and tons of beach chairs and umbrellas that we appreciated. Access to the sound was great, we fished and used the crab pots and caught ourselves a great meal. As noted in other reviews, the only way to go between the 2 levels is by going outside. Most of the time this was no big deal but when it was raining hard that was a little frustrating. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for meal preparation. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica K.

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

Great house and set up for a large family

Trip was great and house was accommodating to our large group. Had some issues at the end of the trip about extra cleaning needed (and paid for out of pocket even though it wasn’t specific as to what was wrong but didn’t want to argue). A mirror had fallen off the wall while getting into the closet and we told the homeowners about it. Vrbo insurance covered it and then got an email about other things that were broken from the insurance company. These things were like this when we arrived and it was normal wear and tear on items that were used by other guests, such as beach chairs. Overall it was a great trip, and the house was equipped with everything needed, even pots big enough to have a seafood dinner. A not so fun ending.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great location - beautiful wide beach

The owners have thought of everything! Great location, casual cottage, well equipped. We have stayed closer to Surf City and liked this quiet end of the island better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Bethune

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Why they chose this property

We're the only large oceanfront cottage on the southern end of Topsail Island that has a sound side property for water activities.. There is space for 4 SUV's in front of the cottage and 4 more across the street.

What makes this property unique

Our sound side property across the street provides opportunities for crabbing using our crab pots or fishing/kayaking with your equipment or rentals available nearby.

We're only 1 1/2 miles from the little town of Topsail Beach, so you can ride bikes, walk or jog on the nice wide path across the street from us. Bike rentals available.

**Our part of the island, the southern end, is 99% single family homes, about 50% of which are non-rental/private homes of full time residents. Therefore, a visitor experiences a small family-oriented town with old time amenities such as a '50's era skating rink, Putt-Putt, bookstore and ice cream parlor. 5 miles north on the island is the faster-paced Surf City with a cluster of great restaurants, modern Putt-Putt and the famous turtle hospital, one of only 2 on the east coast. Tours are available.


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