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Steps to the Ocean! 285

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Oceanfront private deck with endless views
Oceanfront private deck with endless views
Beach
Property grounds
Living room with 70" smart TV and ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4532 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Ocean! 285

Go to our company website for the best rates! Managed by My Carolina Escapes LLC

2ND floor, oceanfront condo with private balcony and steps to the beach.
Beautiful, Oceanfront Condo on the 2ND floor. This 1 bedroom condo has been recently remodeled with new appliances, 70" Smart TV, keurig and regular coffeemaker, ceramic plank floors and fresh paint. Your private balcony overlooks crashing waves, and steps to the beach.

Sleep to the tranquil crashing of the waves (better than any sound machine). You cannot get any closer to the ocean! The State fishing pier, Sea view pier, is 3 miles away, Splash by the Sea restaurant (3.5 miles), shopping and more restaurants within 10 minutes away. 30 minutes from Wilmington International Airport. NO PETS, PLEASE.

Verification and DEPOSIT thru Superhog

REMINDER: THE ATLANTIC OCEAN HAS TIDES FROM -1 FEET AT LOW TIDE up to 6.5 FEET AT HIGH TIDE. THERE COULD BE SEVERAL HOURS A DAY WHEN THERE IS LITTLE OR NO BEACH. HOWEVER, IF YOU WALK ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CONDO COMMUNITY, THE BEACH IS WIDE OPEN.

Beach Renovations occur occasionally throughout the year.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
NO PETS NO SMOKING TAKE OUT TRASH UPON DEPARTURE $100 FEE FOR EACH LOST OR UNRETURNED PARKING PASS
Number one rule is to have fun! Unfortunately the condo association does not allow pets. Sorry. Please no smoking or drugs.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. 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.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaview Pier - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Surf City Beach - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 33 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 46 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River View Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arrr Pirate Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Ocean! 285 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Ocean! 285?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Ocean! 285 on May 18, 2026 start from $187, 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 Steps to the Ocean! 285?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Ocean! 285?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Ocean! 285 located?

This North Topsail Beach condo building is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from North Topsail Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and Seaview Pier. Sea Haven Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great location

Enjoyed are stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ChristieG

Great weekend stay

For the price, this place is perfect for a weekend getaway for a couple! Beautiful views from the balcony and you can’t get any closer to the beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Amazing Views

This was a perfect spot for a Mother/Daughter getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhyne G.

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

Great view

Just what I needed for some me time. Great view of the ocean and sunrise. Short walk to the New River Inlet with great fishing . Easy access to the beach and the Tiki Bar & Market. Very clean and the unit had all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay.
Gorgeous sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

The perfect spot

Great space with many sleeping options. Great view and beach access. Small store across the street for daily items. Would absolutely stay here again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kacy R.

Everything you need

If you are looking for fair rates, directly on the beach with convenience to local bars and restaurants, this is your place! Mark was very communicative with any questions that I had.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna d.

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

Best view ever!

This place was just as listed! Great location! The best view ever. The host was very quick to respond for anything you need. We would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherylann B.

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

No Carolina island time

Beautiful place; what a view. Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

Beautiful View…

The condo was clean and well appointed but the kitchen cabinets have the vernier pealing and there is a constant smell of moisture. It was still a wonderful stay but beech access can be difficult because you’re not allowed to walk on the giant sand bags so you have to walk through a 3 foot deep tide pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dean R.

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

Great view

Great deck chairs. Layout as expected. Needed to be cleaned. We left it much better than found.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Darcy H.

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

Amazing place

We loved every second of it only issue we found was the smoke detector was defective it had a beep when we arrived we attempted to change the battery but the place the battery goes was damaged pushed in. But the place was clean the view was amazing loved it was walking distance to the tiki bar and a small market that was amazing for the little things you may foeget
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jody M.

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

Topsail

Place was functional but not inviting. Not decorative. Very Basic accommodations. Great view and great location though.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

285

We enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful beach home. There was a few things that needed fixing and we took pictures of everything like the lease agreement specified, but other than that we had a great beach vacation. You absolutely cannot get any closer to the beach than what we were. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would like to rent it again. The Craigs
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Customer

Very good time...very clean, comfortable and cozy. Recommend it to anyone
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Perfect escape

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights. Couldn't get a better view. Will definitely be visiting again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Amazing

We loved every min even stayed an extra day! Beautiful views!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Amazing view

In LOVE! We will be coming back for our anniversary the end of April! Hope to get the same place! Amazing stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Friendly Host and nice location.

Host was available for questions. Had a wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Great Condo

This condo met our needs perfectly!! Marc was great with communicating too which was a big plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alefiyah L.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Marc S.

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My wife, Candace, and I own and operate Carolina Escapes. We are a premier, full service vacation property management company. We own and manage waterfront properties on the ocean and around Lake Norman North carolina. We have three beautiful daughters and one granddaughter. Our passion is providing you with the most amazing vacation!

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