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Spacious, dog-friendly home with ocean views, beach access, & pool

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom_1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom_3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_5

1 King Bed

Bedroom_6

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, dog-friendly home with ocean views, beach access, & pool

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

Located just a short walk to the beach, this spacious home is the perfect choice for a memorable family adventure! Two oceanfront decks and one sound-side deck allow you all to admire and revel in the gorgeous views no matter where you are. The outdoor shower allows you to rinse off the sand after spending your day at the beach. Entertainment is assured with five cable TVs, two DVDs, one VCR, and free WiFi. Cool down in the community outdoor pool. The living room invites you to do nothing but relax and have a great time! Watch your favorite show on the large TV, read a good book, or entertain your group by cooking them their favorite meals in the well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen is complete with a full-size fridge, a built-in oven, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, a toaster oven, and a stovetop. The center island has bar seating, and there is a large dining table - perfect for sharing meals and highlights from the day.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
The community pool will be open from May 1 until October 1.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the neighborhood

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seaview Pier - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 25 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tracy K.

Loved North Top Sail

Loved the house we stayed in and the direct access to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Nice place and location.

Liked being in Northern Top Sail. Less traffic this time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Great dog friendly beach house

The location is great, there was almost no one on the beach we had it all to ourselves. Big beautiful sandy beach with great waves for boogie boarding. Nice to have an unpretentious, dog friendly house with its own beach access.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Whale Den Great Vibes

We stayed at the Whale Den to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family. The house has a great beach vibe, relaxing, clean and enough room that we could be together and yet sleep well in our own space.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Sam and Lori L.

Our stay was the 2nd year in a row

Location and weather
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Comfortable

Great location and relaxing. Comfortable beds. Easily housed our group of 17. Needs some updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2024
Hi Angela, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and found our location convenient. We appreciate your comments that our home needs some updating, and we will consider this as we continue to make improvements to our home. We hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

Whale Den Year End

This is the second year we have stayed in this house and we still love it. Nice house, great location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Diane W.

Super fun family vacation

We loved the Direct beach access. The space was perfect for separating kid and adult activities. The outdoor shower was a huge hit with the little boys in our group. We were pleased to find the kitchen was better supplied than the listing made it out to be.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kayla S.

Great pet-friendly location

We had a nice stay. Deck to walk out to beach was nice. Decks are close to neighbors, so if it is a busy week, your space will be limited. This is our favorite neighborhood in Topsail to stay in. House was open and felt inviting and homey. Beds are out dated. There is no where for pets to potty by the house so you have to walk them down the drive way. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house was nice.
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2024
Thank you, Kayla, for your thoughtful review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit! We regret that the bed was not suitable for your party and appreciate this feedback as an area to improve upon in the future. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lauri M.

Disapointing

The house did have the advertised number of rooms but it needs a lot of work to make it hospitable. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Julie W.

3 years of little maintenance

We stayed at this house almost 3 years ago before it was managed by Vacasa. We really enjoyed that trip and the house was large enough for our big family so we booked again. The location is perfect, love the direct access to the beach and the community pool. The problems we had with this trip is there has been 3 years of wear and tear, but it appears no maintenance or updates. There was mold or mildew in some of the rooms, severely overgrown thorny vines that in some cases were a tripping hazard on the boardwalks/stairs to the house (we trimmed them so our little kids didn’t trip), the tvs in rooms either don’t work or don’t have remotes. Then the decking and boardwalks are a little concerning, weakened boards throughout and nails sticking up. The beds are fairly hard/uncomfortable and one bedroom had broken blinds. It’s a shame, this house is really great if a bit of time and maintenance was invested in it.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2025
Julie, thank you for the review. Thank you for returning to our home. We are glad you enjoyed the location. We regret that the bed was not suitable for your party and appreciate this feedback as an area to improve upon in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that need attention. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shari C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The Whale Den did not meet our expectations, by far. To start, the WiFi password information provided in our welcome email was not correct. Even when we called the property manager, we were still given the wrong information. We ‘happened’ upon the correct information later in the evening. There was mold and mildew throughout the entire home (this is a health hazard for those who are pregnant, have asthma, etc.). Most blinds throughout the home were broken and window screens ripped. Curtains, lamp shades, and flooring were dirty with stains. Most TVs in the home did not work and/or did not have access to cable as advertised. The kitchen was filthy along with a hand-written note on the disposal to say that it did not work. There were no drain plugs in the bathtubs. Some of the bedroom doors did not latch or were difficult to close. The mattresses were very uncomfortable. One of the queen beds actually had three bunkbed mattresses stacked and covered to act as a queen mattress! This was neither comfortable nor stable.Screws on the decking were rusted, sticking up with sharp edges. Additionally, the stairs (decking) entering the home had several significant cracks (hazard). And last, but certainly not least, we could not use the dryer due to ‘standing water’ inside the dryer!I would not recommend this rental.To end on a nice note, our family still enjoyed a nice week of good weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay. We sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention so we can address them. Providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment is our top priority, and we regret the aspects of your visit that fell short. Your comments have been shared with our team and the property owner to ensure necessary improvements are implemented. While we're pleased to hear your family enjoyed the good weather during your visit, we truly hope for the chance to offer you a much better experience in the future.
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