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Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock

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A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a white sofa and a staircase leading to another level.
A waterfront property with a wooden deck and a view of houses and boats on the water.
A spacious living area with a white sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a hanging pendant light.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a granite countertop island, and a dining area with white chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Figure Eight Island
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor- Master

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor- Master

1 King Bed

Canal Front Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Canal Front Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st fl. laundry/Bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

2nd fl. Master

Toilet · Shower only

Bay Side

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ocean Side

Toilet · Shower only

Outside Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock

Bring your boat and beach towels to this gorgeous home, newly renovated interior and exterior, 4 spacious bedrooms (3(Q) 1(K)), 3 full baths with glass shower enclosures. 2 living rooms- pull out couch in loft living room. Spectacular, well equipped, easy to cook-in gourmet kitchen with 2 icemaker refrigerators, in-drawer microwave, d/w, 6 burner commercial gas stove/oven and huge island seats 6. 10' drink/buffet bar in the dining room with sink, icemaker, wine cooler and coffee bar. Half bath, large enclosed outside shower and 1st laundry room on ground level. 2nd laundry on main level. Ground floor lift to 1st floor for wheelchair, luggage and groceries ONLY. NOTE: LIFT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CHILDREN. From May-August this property rents Saturday-Saturday, 7 night minimum. Boat lift is owner use only.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Suitable for children >6 years old
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If there is a violation of any house rules regarding max number (10), no pets, etc., the guests will be asked to leave the property with no refund.
The property manager lives in the neighborhood and for an emergency can be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Please review blue guest info packet-in the house

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1998299vb
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.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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, a first aid kit 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

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 53 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Figure Eight Island - 57 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 60 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock?

As of 17 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock on 1 Nov 2026 start from £3,067, 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 at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blair F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Thank you Blair, glad you've enjoyed our Happy Place...please also see my message to you re: charger.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve enjoyed staying at this home several times. It has everything our two families need for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you Erin, we appreciate you as a guest at Temporlary Sanity!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house. Well equipped and clean. Very spacious living area and outdoor space. We enjoyed a wonderful week and plan on staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely house. Enjoyed staying there. Wonderful outdoor space. Close to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thanks Caroline, see you next year!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well-maintained, clean beach house with many extra touches. Great location with access to both the beach and canal/sound. Our family loved staying on the canal with easy launching of our kayaks, SUP boards, and floats. We enjoyed having the dock for our sailboat, enabling us to sail in the sound every day. Access to the beach was a short walk, and the beach was very nice and not crowded. The house has great living areas inside and out, including nicely furnished porches in the front and back, and breezy patio lounging spaces on the ground level. The top-level porch offers a wonderful view of the Topsail sunsets. Inside, the large open living/dining/kitchen rooms were great for our family meals and socializing. The kitchen was well-stocked, and there's plenty of fridge space with two fridges plus an icemaker in the wet bar, Bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture, fixtures were all in excellent condition. We also appreciated the cargeo elevator for getting our stuff up and down. Overall, it was a fantastic beach house, and our family enjoyed a fun-filled week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Thank you Heidi, looking forward to having you return! Please let me know about the web chairs you left and what you'd like me to do with them!-Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our third summer vacation here and have booked our fourth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea J.

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

Our Perfect Family Getaway

We absolutely loved the property. It was as stunning in person as portrayed in the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany K.

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

Perfect beach house

Everything was clean and as described. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is located a short walk to the beach and is large with many extras. A second full size refrigerator and a bar area with small ice maker were extra helpful for our family’s vacation needs. Separate sitting/gathering areas were also a nice plus, as was the lift.Future guests would benefit from more indoor bath towel hangers and bedroom mirrors. Also, more attention to details from the cleaning crew/turnover crew should be expected for a home in this price range. We found a very old bag of lunch meat in the refrigerator when we pulled out one of the drawers. It had fallen behind the drawer and apparently went unnoticed. Additionally, we had prepared food for an evening grill cookout to uncover that both propane tanks were empty. These should be checked by the host in-between rentals. Our party filled one, but we never ended up using it.Lastly, there was no communication from the host after full payment was made to acknowledge such, and a higher level of service/communication was expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Melissa, thank you for your feedback. I apologize you had refrigerator and propane issues and will alert the property manager-not the experiences we strive to achieve. Thank you for refilling propane tank-I'll refund $35.00 through VRBO to you. Your feedback on hooks and mirrors is appreciated-thank you. I apologize if you were awaiting a response from me on final payment, VRBO notifies both guest and owner when all payments are made. I can always confirm the VRBO messages with a guest- if you'd like. Thanks again for staying at Temporary Sanity-enjoy the rest of the summer. Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great location

Great location and house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this house! Everything about it was amazing and we had a great week! We will be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Thank you Lindsay-appreciate you staying at Temporary Sanity-see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lauren m.

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

Amazing vacation home

We loved everything about the home and location! We felt right at home. It’s a gorgeous house with a gorgeous view! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Lauren, thank you-we are happy to share our slice of heaven with you and your family again!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

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

family summer vacation

It is a very beautiful house with great views. Stayed it this house last summer and booked it for next summer as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

A perfect fit for our family

The house was immaculate and so well stocked. We had an incredible week and enjoyed the peaceful canal and short walk to the beach. We would love to stay here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Brown T.

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

Beautiful house

We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and updated. The dock was perfect for the boat, swimming and paddle boarding. The cargo lift was a nice perk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you Melissa, so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Family week at the beach.

We have been coming to Topsail Beach and staying on the south end of the island for 52 years. My husband is now in a wheel chair and enjoys coming and fish in the canal. The house is pretty much wheel chair accessible. It is a lovely house with a well stocked kitchen. Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Place

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Really works for a large family. Perfect if you have a boat. Has access to a canal, the sound and the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garret F.

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

Great Vacation

The home and property were beautiful and very clean! The proximity to the beach access was more like a 2 minute walk than a 3 minute walk, which was a pleasant surprise. The home had every amenity we could want. Wonderful listing! Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic week with our family! The beach house and its amenities were wonderful. The living areas were spacious. The furnishings were excellent, including two fridges and plenty of plates and glasses and pots and pans. We really appreciated the elevator for getting our luggage and supplies up and down since the staircase is tall. The decks were roomy with great sunset views, and open-air lounging area under the houses was unique and fun. The dock worked well for our boat and kayaks and floats. Overall a great place to vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home with all the Amenities

Spacious home with stellar kitchen--beverage bar with ice maker, two fridges, two pull-out trash bins, and loads of counter space. Great for a large group. Comfortable bedrooms, nice decks, and dock. The owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

5 Star Topsail Experience

What a great property located at our favorite place on earth! Everything was simply perfect, and Beth was super helpful with any questions/concerns we had. Having 2 refridgerators and 2 washer/dryers was great. Plenty of sitting areas was also a plus. Can't wait to come back next year! Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2022
Thank you Jane for being so adaptable! We appreciate your patience very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariel G.

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

Thank you

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! The pictures don't do it justice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2021
Thanks Mariel, agree, now that it's "finished" we have to update the pictures. Have a wonderful rest of your summer!-Karen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

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

Lovely house

This was a lovely beach house, and we will definitely consider staying here again. Owner was very responsive to both e-mails and phone calls whenever we had a question or concern. Our favorite features of the house were the elevator lift for luggage, the large ice maker, and the spacious kitchen. In addition to the living room, the house offered several other “gathering spaces,” including two covered porches, the large dining room, the dock area, and the “breezeway” on the ground level. The neighborhood was relatively quiet most of the time. This was our first vacation together, with all of our extended family, and we made some wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Thank you Carol and Brad, you are welcome anytime! Your feedback is wonderful! and it is all about creating memories...Enjoy the rest of your summer...karen & beth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Heaven at the beach

The house was excellent. Plenty of space for a large group. Well appointed and kitchen had it all. When it said 2 refrigerator I expected a small refrigerator downstairs.....no this is a regular frig upstairs. It makes sense for a place to have 2 refrigerators when you can accommodate that many guests. Great planning on owners design. All you need is food and friends for a good time. We had a rainy week and we did not care as the home was so nice. First time we had a lift to bring food and suitcases upstairs. Will never rent without one again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2022
thank you!!! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

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

vacation 2022

Love this house. My family loved the house. We have already reserved it for next summer. There was a bit of an issue with the air-conditioner but they sent someone out right away. Unfortunately it did not fix the problem. In the afternoon/evening the AC would not go below 80 degrees and the thermostat would send out an alert. Even if we were not cooking. Would probably help if maybe some darker curtains to keep the rooms from heating up during the day. I will have to say, it was a very hot week in July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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