Sunset Bay | Sound Views + Walk to the Beach!

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A wooden deck with a railing, a blue and yellow Adirondack chair, and a view of a body of water and distant buildings.
A wooden deck overlooking a marshy area with a body of water and distant buildings.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a sign reading "Sunset Bay."
A living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a patterned rug, and framed artwork on the walls.
A hallway with a grey sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in North Topsail Beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 51 min drive - 57.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 70.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 58 min drive - 72.5 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Monger's Honest Seafood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bum's Grill and Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Bay | Sound Views + Walk to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunset Bay | Sound Views + Walk to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Bay | Sound Views + Walk to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Bay | Sound Views + Walk to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Bay | Sound Views + Walk to the Beach! located?

Located in Ocean City Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. Ashe Island and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, lovely sound views. Backporch is my heaven. Wildlife, birdsong and water. This sweet cottage has everything a family needs to make memories.
Morning coffee and evening wine. This view was all I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review of our cottage. We are delighted to hear that you found the peaceful sound views and the backporch to be a heavenly experience. It's great that you were able to enjoy the wildlife, birdsong, and water during your stay. We strive to provide a comfortable and memorable experience for families, and it's gratifying to know that we succeeded in your case. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Comfortable house with thoughtful updates. Gorgeous sunset view of the sound on a quiet street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Thank you for the kind review. We're delighted to hear that you found the house comfortable and enjoyed the stunning sunset view from the quiet location. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're glad you had an enjoyable stay. We strive to provide a welcoming and comfortable experience for all our guests, and your positive comments are a testament to our efforts. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Fun time!

We enjoyed our time and spend most of the time with our toes between the sand!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always love Top sail

House was wonderful. We Loved the location and beautiful sunsets and sound view. Appreciated the beach chairs and other beach items. I would highly recommend the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Time

Short walk to the beach, not too far from other activities,but it is also pretty private. Since it is all the way at the end of the street, you only have one real neighbor. Great place to stay though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Relaxing!

The home was cozy and just what we needed. The view was stunning and we enjoyed many sunsets. Only downside was after a long drive we were about 30 minutes early to check in, after calling the property management and waiting on hold they said it would be $100 to get in 15 mins early at that point which is ridiculous, so we were stuck waiting in the heat of the afternoon on the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful place.

Beautiful views. Beds were a little harder than we like. Fully stocked with everything we needed. Older place that could use some work and updates, but it was functional. Not much room to fish, but caught a couple red fish. Quiet neighborhood. Overall we had a nice visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location, Crappy Property Management

Great location and clean condition. I loved being in the sound and so close to the beach! You can harvest oysters and mussels in the sound to enjoy for dinner in the winter months. Well equiped kitchen except for oyster shucking knife.Only one roach in 13 days so they seem to have helped resolved the complaint of the previous renter.The tissue boxes were low and curtain rod broke. They gave us a replacement curtain rod, but absolutely refused to bring another tissue box saying they only provide that kind of thing in the first 24 hrs. If that is true they should have told us that and asked if we needed anything. Crappy policy that made me feel nickel and dimed, particularly for someone staying paying 13 days.Clean up policies at the end were reasonable. Overall, decent place and would give 3.5 stars if that were an option. Service/value for the price was lacking.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2025
Thank you for your detailed review of your recent stay. We appreciate the feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and the condition of the property. We will address the issues you mentioned with the tissue boxes and the curtain rod, and ensure that our policies are clearly communicated to guests. We strive to provide a high level of service and value, and welcome the opportunity to improve. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach AND sound access!

Loved the ability to walk across the street to There beach and still enjoy the lovely sound. This was everything we had hoped for in a beach vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2021
Hello Corrin, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you had a wonderful time and we hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location!

Great location! 2 minute, easy walk to a very uncrowded, sandy beach. There is sound access from the back yard for kayaking or SUP. The house is accurately described in the listing. Quiet neighborhood. The lower area is very nice including an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Sit on the back deck in the evening and watch the Sunset over the bay. The front deck was nice to relax on in the later afternoon when you could get some shade. The house itself is small, but met our needs. Not super modern, but we spent our time at the beach, not hanging out in the house. House was clean and bedrooms were functional. Bathroom was nice and clean as well. The kitchen is functional with plenty of dishware and utensils. It is small and there is a table in the kitchen that makes the kitchen even smaller. The property management company is really good. Excellent communication and the check-in, check-out process was a breeze. Needed a propane refill and they took care of it extremely fast. There are only 2 things that would make this rental even nicer. 1) an outdoor table and chairs for the deck to eat meals at. 2) a small dock or platform at the end of the path to the bay to help launch kayaks from. It's a bit of a challenge, but is doable. This is a great rental and we would rent again! Family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2021
Hello Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snug house--short walk to beach though must cross highway

Very nice house--has more beach amenities than listed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation at Sunset Bay!

We would have given a five-star rating on everything except the dishwasher was partially empty and we had to wash the dishes and silverware due to previous guest putting away dirty? The rest of the cottage was immaculate. We enjoyed the sunsets on the back deck overlooking the sound! And it is just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint, Quiet Stay close to everything

This is a great little cottage close to the beach with a stunning view of the ICW. Our family enjoyed the serenity and the accommodations which was perfect. We will stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view!

Sunsets were spectacular every night. Quiet neighborhood. Kayak launch in the backyard. Easy 4 minute walk to a lovely beach. Owners kindly supplied beach wagon, chairs etc. A perfect place for an easygoing getaway. Just wish they had a cutting board!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property was exactly like it was advertised! Perfect.

The property was clean and fit our needs perfectly. The location was very close to the beach and the owner loaned us their beach wagon which was just right for loading up our beach chairs, umbrella and toys for the children. The yard was great for them to play in. It was one of our favorite vacations! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2021
Hello Linda, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you had a wonderful time and we hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation experience

The house was extremely clean, had excellent amenities and was in a great location. Exactly as advertised!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thank you for your amazing review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you so much for your positive review!
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