Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!

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A wooden deck with turquoise Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach.
A coastal house with a wooden staircase leading to a deck.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
Living Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room - Level 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Bathroom 3 - Floor 1

Bathroom 4 - Floor 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 56 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪White Crab Coffee And Books - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly! on Nov 14, 2026 start from $482, 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 Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Topsail Beach vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach, and Missiles and More Museum. Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spring Break Destination

Just what we were looking for. Second time at this house. Fully stocked kitchen. Will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location on the beach! Beautiful views of the ocean and intercoastal waterway. Lots of room in the cottage. The furniture is a little worn, but cozy. Great pots, pans, knives, and dishes!! Grill is good. Only negatives are lots of steps and there is not adequate parking for the size of the cottage. If your party has more than three cars, there is not enough room.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our beach location and views. We'll address your concerns about steps and parking. Your comfort is our priority. We hope to welcome you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Topsail Visit

The beach views and the recent work on the multiple decks overlooking the beach made our stay memorable. Interior is a bit tired. Leaky toilets and sink faucets, non working bath faucet on second floor tub, barbecue grill not cleaned since last season. Ants in kitchen, and large cockroach in one of baths is not unexpected in a beach property. Just think it’s time to spend some attention on the interior. Did I mention that the decks are spectacular (including the furniture)?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2022
Hi Edward! Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We will make sure this is addressed with our team and we look forward to the next visit you will have to Topsail Island. Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

House was not Clean

The house was not clean, and the furniture was very worn.`
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the house did not meet your expectations in terms of cleanliness and furniture condition. We strive to provide a comfortable and well-maintained experience for all our guests. Your comments will be reviewed, and we will work to address any areas that need improvement. I do want to note, I see in your reservation notes that housekeeping was offered to be sent back to the property to reclean and address your concerns, however this was denied. We are truly sorry this was not cleaned to expectations prior to your stay and will be sure to address this with the housekeeping team. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback, as it helps us enhance our offerings. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Time for an update

The dishwasher and toaster oven did not work. Icemaker worked but did not stop working. Gas Grill was terrible. The house had a wonderful view, but the inside of the home was tired and need of an update.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and we regret that some of the appliances did not meet your expectations. We will address these issues and ensure that the property is well-maintained for future guests. I do have a note, that although you did not allow our appliance technicians in to remedy these issues during your stay, we were able to get the appliance concerns resolved for the next guest. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience. We hope you were still able to enjoy the wonderful view during your stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen was not clean-food splatter inside microwave, pans in cupboard with stuck on food. Bathroom towels felt gritty with soap residue and bed linens of poor quality. This house has a lot of wear and tear. Photos were misleading as the interior needs a fresh coat of paint. The balconies on street side were stained with algae and driveway had missing gravel. For the money, we certainly expected more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We strive for cleanliness and quality, and we're addressing your concerns. Photos may not fully capture wear and tear. We appreciate your input and hope to improve for future guests. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we hoped it would be!

The view and the proximity to the ocean was exactly what we wanted! I could sit on the deck and watch my kids play in the sand and shell for hours. They loved it. We watched dolphins playing and birds fishing. It was perfect. The kitchen at this property was one of the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever stayed at - which you don’t realize is so important until you find yourself looking for normal size bowls or cooking pans. Also….and this may sound random….but they have every light switch labeled. This is huge when you are in a new place and just want to turn off a light or a fan. I thought it was so smart. Thanks for giving my kids a fabulous first trip to the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2022
Hello Julie! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Being able to sit back and relax on the beach is a perfect way to spend your vacation. This home does make it very friendly to guests, as they have labels all over the home. Thank you for choosing Carolina Retreats. We hope that you come stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful ocean views

Excellent location. Loved the views from the main living area and deck. The cottage was spacious and well-designed for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay. Everything was exactly as advertised.

The location, house and amenities were wonderful. Our stay was perfect. The only negative comment I could make would be the barbecue. We didn’t plan on using it, but if we had, we would not have used it. Needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Our family has been vacationing at TopSail for 20 years. This was our first stay at this specific property but we have rented the same model house before at different address. The photos and floor plan accurately reflect the property. The house is very well maintained, well furnished and - important to me personally - has a well equipped kitchen and deck furniture. Very good quality TV/AV set up on living room and den. No TVs in bedrooms - no issue for us since everyone has their personal screens. Highly recommended this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved being on the beach with shaded and sunny decks!

This was our first visit to Topsail. We will return! Family and dog friendly, good beach, great walking and the sea glass is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
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