Beachfront dog-friendly home with beach access, ocean views, deck, and W/D
Sunshine Daydream
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Sunshine Daydream will bring the peace and tranquility found in this Topsail rental beach home. Grab your bike and discover all the hidden treasures Topsail Beach has to offer. It is an amazing place to visit and you will want to keep coming back for more. Make your plans to stay at Sunshine Daydream this summer.
When you first pull up to Sunshine Daydream, you will notice the quaint beach cottage that brings you back to early Topsail. The charming feel of this beach home is sure to set the tone for your vacation. Upon entering this retreat, you will see the kitchen immediately on your right, and then the living room in front of you. The dining table is located between the living room and the kitchen. The kitchen is an open L-shape with all the items needed to cook a great meal. The dining table is located directly off of the kitchen in front of a large oceanfront window. The table can be pulled out to seat four and the ocean can be seen from the dining area. This ocean-view living area has a TV and DVD player. Walk through the living area onto the oceanfront deck. You can also walk around the outside of the house to access the deck.
THINGS TO KNOW This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property manager
Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
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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
About the neighborhood
Topsail Beach
Located in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Sea Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Sloop Point Plantation - 27 min drive - 26.3 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Bar - 17 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 9 min drive
Shaka Taco - 8 min drive
Crab Pot - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront dog-friendly home with beach access, ocean views, deck, and W/D pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront dog-friendly home with beach access, ocean views, deck, and W/D?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront dog-friendly home with beach access, ocean views, deck, and W/D?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront dog-friendly home with beach access, ocean views, deck, and W/D located?
Nestled on the beach, this Topsail Beach vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Missiles and More Museum, and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Southside Park and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
It's a nice little cottage. Location excellent. Would rent again
James J.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Thomas P.
Mar 14, 2024
Perfect escape beach home, very peaceful and quiet : )
Sleeping t6o the sounds of the waves breaking on the beach, loved the large picture window looking at the shoreline
Thomas P.
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10/10 Excellent
Linda D.
Jul 3, 2023
Little bit of Paradise
Loved location - beach was never crowded
Linda D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good
Stephanie E.
Jul 3, 2024
Sevans
Loved the ease of access, great location, cute house, traffic was manageable. Could use a bit more cleaning.
Stephanie E.
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8/10 Good
Traci M.
Oct 6, 2024
Sunshine Daydream
Quiet little home with good vibes. Overall clean and cozy with the exception of trash on the dunes next to the house. Disappointing that the city has built up a dune which limits direct Beach access. No cell phone service in the house. Overall a good experience.
Traci M.
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8/10 Good
JULIA J.
Dec 12, 2023
Great little beach house
Great little house on the ocean, with the only exception being that the mattresses need to be replaced. Otherwise a lovely little cottage, perfect for a couple or small family.
JULIA J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
Oct 23, 2023
One of our favorites
This was our 7th stay at Sunshine Daydream. We love its proximity to the beach. This time there were new little touches that made our stay even nicer; the supply of soap, shampoo, conditioner and TP, cleaning supplies in the kitchen, the goodie bag for our dog. We enjoyed the new living room furniture
Amy D.
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8/10 Good
Heather and Cindy E.
Jun 9, 2024
Perfect Location, pet friendly cottage with character
This cottage is perfectly located steps from the beach. Close to amenities a short drive away yet far enough from the action to be quietly relaxing. Many attractions and restaurants nearby.
Coffee in the morning on the deck with perfect views, afternoons on the sandy beach in the sun. Large windows across the beachside of the living room are amazing. Primary bedroom with new windows that open, wrapping around three sides was lovely.
Cozy flat top cottage adequately furnished, great A/C and appears to have upgrades in the works. Perfect size for small family and pups.
Heather and Cindy E.
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8/10 Good
Michael H.
Nov 15, 2023
October 2023
Loved that so many details were covered....no need to pack extra toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher pods, linens, or even hair dryer! The only negative is that the gate off the deck is in shambles....possibly something that guests have patched together? Really rattletrap and unacceptable!
All in all our stay was amazing! Cute and cozy little house right on the ocean. When we arrived on our first night we soon found out that there was work being done on the beach and our section of beach was closed until the day before we left. The workers out there stated all the owners were communicated this, just wish we were as well. Our 1st night was loud as they worked through the night extending the beach. After the 1st night they moved down the beach and we had better rest. Our last day we were able to enjoy the beach with no big equipment. Amazing!
There is no need to bring a coffee maker or hair dryer as both are there. The house was stocked with everything you needed from cooking, towels, silverware, etc. No problems with the bathroom drain or any smell as others have said. The only thing to bring extra is a softer blanket to have while sitting in the living room watching tv. All in all a great little place to be back and loved we could bring our dog with us! We will sure to be back!
being done on
krista s.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Lorie B., United States
Jan 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Sewage smell
The house itself, except for a bathtub that took many hours to drain, was fine and as advertised. However, there was an unfortunate stench of sewage so strong that it filled the house, even with all the windows closed. We had beautiful 62 degree and sunny weather for the first day, but had to keep the windows shut because of the nauseating smell (which still found a way in). A scented candle helped, but only a bit. The biggest issue, however, was the lack of response from Vacasa after we informed them of the bathtub problem. I emailed Vacasa the morning of day #2 of our 4 night stay and sent a followup email the next day, also requesting more coffee filters. Keep in mind that you will only be provided with one coffee filter per day for the coffee maker, so either don't plan on ever making that second pot, or bring some 8-12 cup basket filters with you. Everything is rationed - you will get 2 pods for doing laundry, so bring detergent if you think you will need to do more. I feel sorry for the owners to have such a poorly managed vacation rental. We've stayed in many over the years and have had great success with getting quick replies whenever anything has come up. We've still not received a single reply from Vacasa, and it's been over five days now since I sent the first email. We will not be returning.
Lorie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good
Rhonda F.
May 23, 2024
Retro beach cottage
It’s a retro beachfront cottage on one level, a unicorn in this world. Easy access into house for those with limited mobility.
Rhonda F.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Dec 27, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great view
This property has a great view for sure but definitely needs ALOT furniture, kitchenware & simple fixture upgrades. I saw another review from some time ago about the gate in the deck needing to be fixed and the management company reply that they would let the right people know. It still is a mess so if that’s important to you there really is no gate. Just some wood and looks like and old baby gate tied to the post that doesn’t lock. The tub was filling up with water so we left a day early so we could get proper showers. We did not report it while we were there since it was Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and weren’t going to complain and have someone on call to fix it. We did have a few questions and vacasa was excel what responding quickly. We did love the view and location. We probably would not rent this specific location again to be honest. It’s an older home with a lot of charm for those that don’t mind the datesness if the inside items.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good
Laura B.
Nov 27, 2023
Great space to rest and reset.
We loved the location of the property and the coziness. The age is showing in some spaces, while giving some character to the home it does require some adjustment on the residence part. The views were lovely, with the decor of the home being calm and relaxing. If you like the Grateful Dead, you will be in heaven! We were slightly disappointed with all of the empty puzzle boxes. I really wanted to try that wooden turtle puzzle.
We will be back with our pups again soon.
The location of the house to the beach was perfect. Plenty of room in the house. Good sized deck. Only contention was no full length drapes in the kitchen. Didn't like the feeling of being seen at night from the road. Other than that, I loved the huge window in the living room overlooking the ocean. Will definitely stay at this house again.
Deanna J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jill P.
Jan 26, 2023
Nice, quiet, clean, oceanfront single home
You could sit on the back porch and watch the dolphins everyday and the way the house was set up, there was no wind on the porch, which was great for our January 60-70 degree trip!!
Jill P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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6/10 Okay
Dustin t.
Dec 24, 2022
Awesome house
Views, porch awesome!
Dustin t.
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10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
Nov 13, 2022
Classic Topsail cottage
We’ve stayed at Sunshine Daydream 4 or 5 times, through management and ownership changes. We love its cosiness. It sits low on the beach, with great views from the deck and master bedroom
Amy D.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Natalie R.
Oct 24, 2022
Cute little house on the beach!!
The house was perfect for us and our pups. The house has easy access to the beach and was close to everything.
Natalie R.
About the host
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