Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets
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Explore the area
- Surf City Beach8 min walk
- Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi4 min drive
- Inis Spa4 min drive
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
About this property
Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets
FALL SALE: Remaining fall stays are priced at 15 percent rate below 2023 rates!
- '5 STARS: We found perfection. ... a perfect place for a family with a dog.'
- '5 STARS: Very nice and clean. The front porch is wonderful and the dog loved the fenced-in backyard.'
- '5 STARS: Like home only better with the beach so close by and the sound of the waves as we slept!'
- '5 STARS: Absolutely Wonderful!!!! ... I cannot say enough about the house and location.'
- '5 STARS: This rental was everything it said it was.... It was perfect.'
- '5 STARS: It doesn't get any better. ... Don't miss this great rental!! 6 Stars'
- '5 STARS: Highly recommend. Perfect for anyone with a pet....Very clean, well kept, well appointed.'
- '5 STARS: Fantastic Vacation Home!!!... You will not be disappointed!'
- '5 STARS: Living area is huge.... The beds were VERY comfortable.'
- '5 STARS: Great home in a great location. ... Recommend highly!'
- '5 STARS: My Wife and I are planning to make this one of our annual vacation spots.'
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RENTAL NOTES:
- CLEANING: Professional cleaning service provides extra cleaning and disinfecting before your arrival.
- CANCELLATION: 14 days' notice for full payment return (7 days for 50%), lowest requirement in the industry.
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THE HOME:
TOPSAIL ISLAND is wonderfully slow-paced and family-friendly. This beautiful modern beach home, recently updated, is owned by the author and photographer of 'Topsail Island: Mayberry by the Sea.' It is in a residential neighborhood in northern Surf City, near North Topsail Beach. The home is one-and-one-half (1½) blocks from the beach and just one-half (½) block from one of Surf City's scenic canals, lined with boats and large homes and visible from the decks. It is 2 miles from the shopping/restaurant center of the island.
THE ONE-LEVEL HOME has a large, spacious living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. A big kitchen opens to it. There are three bedrooms sleeping a total of six, including large master suite with king bed, all with ceiling fans, and two full baths. (You provide towels and bed linens: your own or try either Me and Mom Cleaning or other companies that deliver/pick up.) Coastal-style furniture, seascape paintings/prints and other island art decorate the home. (No smoking, please.) Pergo Boathouse flooring is in the living areas.
THE BACKYARD IS FENCED, a Topsail rarity. This is perfect for anyone with young children or pets (up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed). Other amenities: keyless electronic door lock; large covered front deck with rockers and ocean breezes, perfect for waiting out any occasional showers; two long driveways, partially covered; outdoor shower; gas grill on back patio; ceiling fans inside throughout; high-speed wireless internet; 72-channel cable.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE with both Topsail and this home!
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Home, built in 2000, is continually updated:
- NEW FOR 2024 (thus far): Rear storm door, paint in two bedrooms, air fryer (as of June 15).
- NEW FOR 2023: Luxury queen bed for 2nd Bedroom, toilet for master bath, pillows for all bedrooms, larger TVs in all locations, replacement rocker for front porch, replacement back door.
- NEW FOR 2022: Chest of drawers for 2nd Bedroom, pillows for all bedrooms, 2-seat Adirondack bench for front porch, replacement rocker for front porch.
- NEW FOR 2021: Luxury king bed for master, 2 twin beds, back-deck breakfast table and benches, gas grill, cordless door blinds, 12-cup coffeemaker (companion to existing Keurig single-cup maker), pots/pans, all smoke alarms, hot water heater.
- NEW FOR 2020: Kitchen Faucet, 2nd Bathroom Toilet, Master Bedroom Bed Covering, Keurig Coffeemaker, Back Deck Rockers, Front Deck Rocker Pads.
- NEW FOR 2019: Living Room sofa and love seat, Roof.
- NEW FOR 2018: Trane air conditioning/heat pump.
- NEW FOR 2017: Pergo Boathouse flooring in living areas.
- NEW FOR 2016: Luxury carpeting in all three bedrooms.
Keywords: Beach House, Island Home, Fenced Yard, Pets, Dogs, Wi-Fi, Camp Lejeune
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As seen on HGTV's HOUSE HUNTERS in 2023!! Stunning Views - Steps to the Beach
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About the neighborhood
Surf City
What's nearby
- Inis Spa - 4 min drive
- Surf City Pier - 5 min drive
- Southside Park - 5 min drive
- The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive
- North Topsail Beach - 10 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
- Salty Turtle Beer Company - 7 min drive
- Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 7 min drive
- Shaka Taco - 5 min drive
- The Trailer Bar - 10 min walk
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Terry A.
Terry A.
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
Perfect home layout
Katherine M.
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa B.
Wonderful stay
Alyssa B.
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca L.
Mayberry by the sea
Rebecca L.
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne S.
Awesome location - great house
Yvonne S.
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
June 2024
Laurie M.
10/10 Excellent
Christine O.
Perfect home
Christine O.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas L.
Cousins at Mayberry by the Sea
Thomas L.
10/10 Excellent
Elihau G.
A pleasant and airy beach cottage.
Elihau G.
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
Totally Enjoyed Vacation
Steve S.
10/10 Excellent
Valerie C.
Nice and relaxing
Valerie C.
10/10 Excellent
Courtney E.
Mayberry by the Sea
Courtney E.
8/10 Good
Mike S.
Sully’s
Mike S.
10/10 Excellent
James D.
3 generation family vacay
James D.
10/10 Excellent
Brian P.
Medium Rare
Brian P.
10/10 Excellent
Maureen R.
Great Location - Great House - Great Time
Maureen R.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Great fall break
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Christine O.
Wonderful stay
Christine O.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas W.
Great home for family and pets
Thomas W.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Quiet neighborhood
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Judy H., Oklahoma City and Greensboro
Peaceful and close to the beach
Judy H.
10/10 Excellent
Tim L., Bermuda Run, USA
Great location and super nice place!
Tim L.
10/10 Excellent
Karen A.
Beach Getaway
Karen A.
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H.
Wonderful location
Kristen H.
About the host
Hosted by Ray McAllister
Why they chose this property
What makes this property unique
--Large, open kitchen adjacent.
--Fenced-in backyard ideal for dogs and/or young children.
--Large covered front porch with 4 rockers, bench, lounge.
--Short walk (1-1/2 blocks) to the ocean.
--Shorter walk (1/2 block) to scenic canals.
--Residential area, but only 2 miles from shopping/restaurants.
--Inviting beach-house feel.