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Dog-friendly home with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer & central AC

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach/ocean view
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom_1

1 King Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom_1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom_2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dog-friendly home with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer & central AC

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

For a great vacation beach home on Topsail Island, choose Whaley and experience all that Topsail Island has to offer. This second-row beach home is located on the South end of Topsail Island you will be minutes from shopping, dining, and fishing. Whaley has many surprising extras you will discover from the first moment you arrive. This comfortable and spacious home has a high-sloped ceiling, an eat-in kitchen, and lots of deck space. There is a light and airy feel thanks to the numerous windows and lofty touches.

The large gravel drive leads you underneath the redwood deck to a car parking area, a wet weather entrance, and outdoor shower. The wet weather entrance offers a laundry room equipped with a full-sized washer/dryer for your convenience. Through the wet weather entrance, you will follow the stairs to the first level.

The sun-drenched space on the first level invites you to come in and relax. The living area offers plenty of seating and a lovely desk offers a great space for the student or writer in your family. Also for your enjoyment are two sets of sliding glass doors that lead to the huge oceanside deck, equipped with a grill. Walk around to the spacious eat-in kitchen. You will find the kitchen bright and clean with all the necessary items like the refrigerator, stove, and microwave. A set of sliding glass doors invite you to the deck and provide ocean views for the cook. The first bedroom on this level has sound views and plenty of room to relax. This is the only bedroom on this level, so the guest choosing this room will enjoy the privacy of the spacious full bath on this level as well as easy access to the kitchen for a late-night snack.

The overlook on the second level creates an airy loft feel and the nicely sized windows flood the space with daylight. There are two generously sized bedrooms and one bathroom on this level. The second bedroom allows you to settle down and take in the sound views offered by a large window. The third bedroom offers a private oceanside balcony with great views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Make your plan to stay at Whaley, a great vacation beach home on Topsail Island!

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Surf City Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Kayaking, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 59 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬32 min drive

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can see the ocean and the sound from propertyHosts are very responsive. Beds are comfortable and we love the south end of island. Community feel for sureWish the outdoor shower had hot water alsoWe will be back for sure. Maybe even a week longer
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

The House was lovely

We had a great time at this home. Everything was perfect, the location was wonderful. We hope to visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to and inlet
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great kitchen has everything for preparing meals girl who cleaned it we met she was friendly and thorough - only area of concern was outdoor shower area needs weeded - overall great house great location beach 1 minute walk and not crowded at all
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Trevor M.

Thumbs up

Loved the location, the setup of the house, and especially the views!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri F.

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

Beautiful location!

We had a great time and the views were beautiful!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor M.

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

Thumbs up

Loved the house! Great location and views! Everyone in my group enjoyed their stay, even the dog! The deck could use some attention, but overall I would recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mary-Ellen N.

Whaley Topsail Island

Great location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Very nice

Had a great stay. Was perfect for my family. Close to the beach just a short walk. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Great

Home had everything we needed and beach view was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Pawfect beach hideaway!

Perfect location for a quiet family beach getaway with your fur baby! Quaint but clean and good outside deck spaces. Slightly dated furniture but the beds were comfortable and we were there for the beach so didn't bother us at all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Topsail Paradise

We loved the location of this home. You could see the ocean and the backwaters from this home. The place was spacious. We were happy that the home was pet friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

TI vacay

Overall property was clean/tidy/great view/great location/ and communications with property mgmt was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris D.

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

Much better

This was our second time staying at the property and it was much better than the first. Improvements were made to the property. Only complaint is the deck because it slopes and was poorly built. The stairs are very dangerous.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2025
Chris, thank you for being a returning guest! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that it was even better than your last visit. Your feedback about the deck is valuable, and we passed your comments on to the local manager. They assured us that the exterior decks were replaced by the homeowner last year and that there are no structural concerns. Decks generally slope slightly to facilitate proper drainage and prevent water from pooling, which could potentially damage the deck or foundation. We regret any inconvenience. We enjoyed having you as our guest and hope to host you again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bruce D.

Great location.

Great location for a quiet family vacation. If you want to sit on the deck without a lot of traffic. The house could use some updating and paint, but are you going for the house or the beach? Public access was across the street and a short walk. No need to drive! Enjoyed our time.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2024
Bruce, thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the location. We appreciate your suggestions to help us improve. We look forward to hosting you for a great stay in the future.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Catherine G.

Dated

This house is very dated and was not comfortable to stay in. For example, the dinning table chairs were metal with no padding. So not a fun place to sit and play games
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2025
Hi, Catherine. Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Karin B.

Great location, could use improvements

Excellent location and well laid out home. Furniture is very dated, but fine for a beach house. Missing basic amenities like a dish sponge, hair dryer, beach towels, etc. we bought a hairdryer at a thrift store and left it in the rental.
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2024
Hi Karin! We are truly grateful for your review and apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. It is sad to hear that our amenities did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing this must have been for you. Please know that we have shared your feedback with our local staff to ensure that necessary improvements are made for the comfort of our future guests. Despite the discomfort you encountered, we sincerely hope that you were still able to find some enjoyment during your stay. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to addressing the issues you raised. We hope for the opportunity to host you again and provide you with a much-improved experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

david. e w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

1314 oceanview

interior of home very nice. comfy bed. outside decks need some maintenance, splinters on handrails, rail tops. kitchen well equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Dorothy P.

Nice views and access from second row home

Beautiful deck overlooking ocean. Easy access to beach. Small but big enough deck on backside for gorgeous sunsets Minor leaky window and WiFi connection issues. A bit dated but we can see improvements are underway (hopefully). A whale of a good time!
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2024
Hello Dorothy, thank you for your valuable feedback! We deeply apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced while staying with us. Your feedback is crucial to us, and we have shared your comments with our local manager, who will collaborate with the homeowner to make any necessary updates. We genuinely hope that we will have the chance to provide you with a much better experience in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved how close it was to the beach! Just a short walk to the public access to the beach. The water pressure was a lacking in both showers. Was lovely to sit out on the deck and have coffee in the morning and dinner and wine in the evening. Parking was very nice. There were a lot of flies everywhere st on point we made a game of how many we killed. Other than that we had a great time and even talked about booking it again next year!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

steve d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs improvement

Nice location. Home needs some major updates. , Door Blinds did not work on any of the doors, Deck Railings need to be secured wrong nails used as the railings warped it pulled up the nails, outdoor shower needs attention. Outdoor vegetation was out of control. We had to go buy a coffee maker because the house one was broke . Vacuum cleaner was broke as well . Carpets are heavily stained. The only thing this home has going for it is location and cold AC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

steve d.

Needs Improvement

Nice location. Home needs some major updates. , Door Blinds did not work on any of the doors, Deck Railings need to be secured wrong nails used as the railings warped it pulled up the nails, outdoor shower needs attention. Outdoor vegetation was out of control. We had to go buy a coffee maker because the house one was broke . Vacuum cleaner was broke as well . Carpets are heavily stained. The only thing this home has going for it is location and cold AC.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, Steve. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the location and the air conditioning during your stay. At the same time, we’re sorry for the inconveniences you experienced with the door blinds, deck railings, outdoor shower, vegetation, coffee maker, vacuum cleaner, and carpet condition. During your stay, we received reports only regarding the internet connection and coffee maker, and we were able to address those concerns promptly. We did not receive communication about the other issues, and we want to emphasize that timely communication helps our local team respond quickly and resolve any problems to make your stay more comfortable. Please rest assured that we will review the items you’ve noted with our local staff to ensure they receive proper attention. We truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again, and we look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

JOHN M.

Not pleased

Air conditioning and new deck
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2024
Hi, John, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we sincerely apologize for the challenges your party experienced during your stay. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAN H.

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

It's like being in the fifths

We stayed a top sail many times the house that we always rent is up for sale. The last time we were here they started building the new bridge wow look at it now. Had a good time lost a few friends and a dog but our friend showed up with a new dog. Still had a good time
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Leanna g.

Watch your step

The 2nd day of our vacation I was walking down from the first flight of stairs to the car at night. I tripped and broke my foot. We had to ho to the ER. The rest of the vacation ruined. Not to mention I'm unemployed now. Theres little to no light of the first set of stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Leanna! We’re truly sorry to hear about your injury and the impact it had on your vacation. Your safety is our top priority, and we wish you had communicated the incident to us at the time, as we could have addressed the lighting issue more urgently. We appreciate you filing the injury report, and we will investigate further to ensure this situation is addressed and improved for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
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