Come slow down, kick off your shoes, and enjoy one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets—Topsail Beach. Named by Southern Living as one of the best tiny towns, Topsail really is a throwback to the simple seaside vacations you remember from childhood. The beach here is uncrowded and perfect for shell hunting and searching for shark teeth. Mornings often start with shrimp boats cruising by and dolphins swimming just offshore. Spend your days swimming, surfing, fishing, or relaxing on the sand, then head back inside for dinner with an incredible ocean view. Sunrise and sunset never get old here.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Topsail Island has three areas—Topsail Beach, Surf City, and North Topsail Beach. Our home sits just a couple of miles past the Surf City line, making it central to the entire 26-mile island. Easy access to all island restaurants and attractions. Close to local favorites and casual beach dives. Andrews Produce Stand with fresh ice cream, desserts, baked goods boiled peanuts and jams practically across the street. Two bridges onto the island = easy arrival and departure.
THE HOUSE...
This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath oceanfront home is comfortable, well cared for, and set up to feel like your home away from home. Sleeping Setup (Sleeps up to 10) Oceanfront King master suite with private bath & deck access. New Saatva luxury king mattress (2025) Queen master suite with private bath & deck access Bedroom 3: Two twin beds Bedroom 4: Two twin beds Bedrooms 3 & 4 share a bathroom Queen sleeper sofa in the top-floor living room All bathrooms have been recently updated with new vanities, sinks, and toilets.
KITCHEN & LIVING SPACES...
Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances Fully stocked kitchen with: Drip coffee maker & Keurig (with frother) Air fryer, griddle, waffle maker Crock Pot, toaster oven, blender/food processor Egg cooker, hand mixer Basic spices & cooking oil Dining table seats 6, plus 4 at the counter High-speed internet, Smart TVs in all bedrooms, and smart TV’s with cable in the living room and king master. Board games, puzzles, books, and cards are available for downtime or rainy days.
OUTDOOR LIVING...
Two oceanfront decks with amazing views Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower (perfect after beach days) Covered parking Propane grill (new for the 2026 season) A couple of beach chairs, a small umbrella and beach toys are provided. More chairs, umbrellas, and beach games can be rented locally if needed.
EXTRAS & CONVENIENCE...
Keyless entry (your own personal code—no keys to pick up) Newer washer & dryer New refrigerator with extra craft ice Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, kitchen, and living room Hair dryers in all full baths Iron & ironing board Booster seat, Pack ’n Play, baby gate Trash and recycling are handled by a third-party service—no dragging bins to the road.
WHAT WE PROVIDE...
You’ll find the basics waiting for you: 1 Roll of Paper towels & 4 Rolls of toilet paper Trash bags & dishwasher pods Dish soap & hand soap Cleaning supplies, vacuum, and mop
Linen Package Includes: Sheets for all beds (including sleeper sofa) Towels & washcloths for up to 10 guests Bath mats & hand towels Kitchen towel set Extra towels and beach towels are available for an additional fee.
GETTING AROUND...
Minutes to Surf City & Snead’s Ferry 30 minutes to Jacksonville 45 minutes to Wilmington
***HOUSE RULES (PLEASE READ) No smoking No pets Max occupancy: 10 No events or parties of any kind Friday check-in/check-out (skip the Saturday traffic!)
This is our personal vacation home and is lightly rented, so it’s kept in great shape, with minimal rental weeks and far less wear than typical vacation rentals. We ask that guests treat it with the same care they would their own home.
Hurricane Policy: No refunds for mandatory evacuations. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
For security, there is a camera in the driveway/carport area only—none inside the home or on decks.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Sneads Ferry
Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. North Shore Golf Course and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi 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.
This was our 3rd year staying at Toes in the Sand! Another great family vacation…gorgeous and amazingly taken care of home, breath taking view, and just the perfect place for our family of 8! Hoping to be back next year!
This is our first trip to Topsail and it will not be the last. This property is 10/10 perfection. Clean to perfection and the best view by far on the island. I can’t say enough positive vibes about this property. If you are looking for beach views with clean, beachy home vibes… this is it. Kitchen is stocked with everything you need and the shower pressure is phenomenal. Our party will be rebooking again as we have found our spot.
This place was very clean and nice! We enjoyed our stay! The owner was very easy to get in touch with if we had a question. We would definitely stay here again.
We have stayed here for many years and will continue to stay at Toes In The Sand! The location is perfect, the home owner is lovely and we just love this house!
What a great house!! Everything is great! Good location and the beach access was wonderful!! Close to restaurants and shopping! Have been many times and will return!!
What a great place to stay! It's right on the beach, perfect for playing in the ocean & walking the beach scouting for shells/shark teeth. Mornings were spent watching the sunrise & nights watching the moon rise over the ocean.
This beach house was absolutely perfect! Immaculately clean, beautifully decorated with charming coastal touches, and the view was unbeatable—right on the beach! We made so many sweet family memories here with our kiddos, from watching dolphins from our deck in the morning, building sand castles & collecting sea shells, swimming in the ocean waves, to evening walks on the beach. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to relax and reconnect. Highly recommend! We can't wait to be back!!
What a wonderful house. Perfect location, nothing missing. Direct beach access. Home very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked, everything you could need. Host was wonderful to deal with. Can't wait to be back
We stayed at this property last year and just had to rent it again this year. The home is gorgeous and the home owner is so nice and welcoming! You cannot beat the view and the location! We will absolutely be returning!
The property was the best we have stayed at since starting our family vacations with littles. The short walk to the beach was absolutely convenient. I felt comfortable enough for my 5 year old to run back to the house to grab a toy she forgot because I could see her the whole way. Very important for a family. The best part to me was the cleanliness. I don’t feel comfortable unless I feel completely clean and this property was just that. Will be booking another visit next year!!
This an ideal beach property exactly as pictured on the listing. The accommodations are modern, clean, comfortable, very well appointed and tastefully decorated. We prepared most of our meals here and every kitchen tool, gadget and serving dish were provided above and beyond what we expected. The owner was very considerate and always responds in a timely and helpful manner. Love, love, love this beach house. Will definitely return.
Awesome place for a week at the beach! Had a total of 10 of us (4 adults, 6 kids) and the place worked out great for our week. We waaaay overpacked as the house had everything we needed. Super clean, and nicely kept. Beach front was fantastic. Even though you’re attached to two other units, we barely saw and never heard our neighbors. 10/10 would recommend!
This place is wonderful. The views are amazing. We had 10 people including 5 kids and didn’t feel crowded. The house was very clean and had everything you needed. Plenty of dishes and cookware. There were cards and board games available, even a booster seat for the baby. Outer shower and water hoses to spray off after the beach were super helpful. The kids especially enjoyed searching for crabs on the beach every night. Cheryl was quick to respond to any questions. Hope to be able to return again.
Absolutely perfect beach home for family vacation!!
Couldn’t have asked for a better week at the beach! The location was amazing…beach was never overly crowded. The home was immaculate and beautifully decorated. You can tell it is a well loved home by the owners! The kitchen is so well stocked with anything you could think of needing for a week at the beach and more!
The beds and bedding were so very comfortable and views were absolutely breathtaking! The owner was so quick to respond and great to work with!
Thank you “Toes in the Sand” for being providing a dream vacation for our family…looking forward to coming back again!!!
Thank you so much for opening your home to us! This was our first family vacation (2 small children - 3 and 1 years old). Toes in the Sand was so warm and welcoming - and Cheryl was so kind and helpful. Thanks for helping make our time in NC so wonderful and our first family trip so special!The entire process from booking and check-in to check-out was super smooth! Kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed and more. There was lots of games for all ages! Cheryl was very communicative and answered any questions we had along the way. And the ocean front views were AMAZING!!! Highly recommend 10/10!!
Our family had a wonderful stay at Toes in the Sand. The beachfront home had stunning views of the ocean, and was perfect for getting on and off the beach with ease. Unfortunately the weather had other ideas for our vacation, but thankfully we had plenty of space in the house with games and things to do while we waited out the rain. When the sun came out we could easily go down to the beach since we were so close. Cheryl was a wonderful host that was very responsive whenever we needed to reach out, I would highly recommend renting from her and visiting this property if you are looking for a relaxing beach stay in N. Topsail!
This beach house is beautiful and incredibly clean. The hostess is very responsive and helpful. And we really enjoyed our week here.We loved having a clothesline to dry our towels, etc. after a big day on the beach. The hoses were so helpful for getting all the sand off each day. And all the ceiling fans in the house were wonderful on especially hot days as a nice accompaniment to the air conditioning. If you are used to temperatures in the 60's, you may want to add a portable fan for bed sides.The refrigerator has lots of room and the best ice makers!Thank you for a lovely stay. We would definitely return to this wonderful property!!! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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