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The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.

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Balcony at Sunset
Viewing North End from Balcony
Balcony view
Balcony
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaview Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.

Welcome to the Northern Exposure! Beautiful top floor beachfront condo with views of the North end of Topsail Island from the bedroom, kitchen and balcony (very few units have views from every room). Wake to a spectacular ocean sunrise from your bedroom window and then sip your coffee on your private balcony watching the dolphins swim by as the fishing boats head out to sea

Provided are: Free parking and Free WiFi! New Roku large flat screen TV, DVD Player, queen size sleeper sofa in living room. Stove, refrigerator and dishwasher in the well-appointed kitchen. Queen size bed and new Roku TV in bedroom. Set of bunk beds in hallway. Two bar height Adirondack chairs and table on balcony. Everything you need to make this your perfect getaway vacation spot.

Weekly (7 night) rentals only during beach season (Apr-Sept). Check in and out is only available on Saturday during this time. Off season rentals require a minimum 3 night stay but have flexible check in/out days. PLEASE NOTE that all bookings will now INCLUDE complete sets of linens and bath towels for your stay (this was the most requested amenity and we are happy to now be able to provide it). We also now have keyless entry (no more keeping track of keys).

Please check out the photos: This isn't simply near the beach or have a view of the beach, you are literally on the beach. The North end of the island isn't crowded even at peak season and provides you plenty of space to enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR TRAVELERS:

Sandbags are in front of all Buildings in North Topsail and the beach directly in front of the building may not be accessible during high tide. There is always beach access and availability that is easy to get to by using the public beach access to the left of building 1 (our building) which is just a short walk away (please see photo).

Please take note that this is a 3rd floor condo with no elevator. While the 3rd floor provides breathtaking views, guests who may have difficulty ascending stairs with luggage, groceries, etc. should take this into consideration.

If you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE inquire. We want to make certain that you have a wonderful stay at the Northern Exposure.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Please leave condo as you find it. Please do not re-arrange furnishings.
Porch rails are not to be used as clotheslines for towels and clothing. Do not store items by the front door. Such actions can result in fines.
The condo association has a strict "NO PET" policy for rentals. Violating this policy could result in you being asked to leave and deposit forfeited.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2114940vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach. With snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seaview Pier - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Surf City Beach - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 33 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 46 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪River View Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean. on 23 May 2026 start from £114, 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 The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean. located?

This North Topsail Beach condo building is on the beach, 0.6 mi (1 km) from North Topsail Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and Seaview Pier. Sea Haven Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the beach. Great hosts. No issues!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thank you for leaving such a nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Great place to stay

We had a great time, the condo was clean, communication was fantastic, would highly recommend staying here. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you for leaving such a nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the view from the balcony! Close to beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dana S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We never stuck foot in the condo. I was upfront when I rented it about us just needing a place to stay just to go to Camp Lejeune to spend time with our son. It was way further than what was put in the description. We lost that money and got something closer. There were no close restaurants, the parking lot was terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
As this guest said, they decided not to stay at the condo and yet they decided to leave a negative review. Our property description says nothing about access to Camp Lejune and the guest never asked. We have had many guests stay at the condo (including Marines) who were visiting the base without having any complaints. There are indeed many fine restaurants close by. We respond to every query from every guest as completely as we can. We simply cannot assist a guest like this who simply didn't do any research on the area and didn't even bother to ask. If they had actually stayed at the condo, they would have had a wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo was such a cute and comfy stay! Loved the decor! Owner was great! Communication was on point and all instructions were clear! And the view from the balcony was amazing!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you can come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely amazing. The condo felt like a home away from home. Everything was perfect! We loved staying and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and certainly look forward to having you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were only able to squeeze out 3 days, but they were amazing. Sea spray in your face from the balcony. Dolphins with your morning coffee and the sound of the waves to wash the stress away. Perfect for a couple.
Mornings so not dissapoint.
High tide gave way to a new game...Splash Stairs. Have a seat and enjoy! It's Brisk!
Morning coffee wont be the same....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the nice review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Northern Exposure! Please come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Great place!

Great place on the beach! Owners were very pleasant to deal with
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Thank you for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your visit to the island. Please come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect beach getaway for our family of 4. The condo was clean and located in a quiet peaceful part of TopSail. There can not be a better view of the ocean from the balcony! It was HEAVEN.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay on the island. Please come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Northern Exposure

The condo is very nice. It's located on the end so the views are great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you for leaving such a nice review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay on the island! Please come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Best stay

Best view anywhere. Place was quiet and perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2023
Thank you for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

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

Beach vacation

Great location right on beach. Beautiful views from balcony. An ideal location for a wonderful relaxing stay at beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2022
Thank you for the nice review and we're glad you enjoyed your stay on the island. Please come and visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

20 year anniversary

Was a very nice place looking forward to staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you for the nice review and we certainly look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Wonderful Vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay! The views were amazing and Lisa was super responsive. I’m missing the beach already and look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for the nice review. We do our best to make certain every guest has a wonderful stay on the island and we would love to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Peaceful Getaway Vacation

Enjoyed our stay at this cute and quiet condo with a amazing view of the ocean. Loved sitting on balcony enjoying our cup of coffee and looking at the ocean, the owners were great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay on the island. Please come back to visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

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

Thank You

Great host. Great place. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2023
Thank you for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay on the island. Please come back to visit us again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

seth h.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Exactly as described and pictured! Easy access to a great part of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for the nice review. If there is anything we could have done to earn that extra star, please let us know.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Really nice week

My kids and I stayed here and had a really nice week. The apartment is literally on the water and was exactly as described. It was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for the nice review. Hope you visit again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Great Condo, Spectacular Views!

Well appointed and beautifully decorated. Amazing views from every room. We had a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
Thank you so much for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

View

Great time of the year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Thank you for the nice review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Best Location EVER

The write-up is 100% correct: this is a cute unit and an amazing view. We loved the time spent on the balcony listening to the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the nice review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay on the island. Please come back and visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Honeymoon Getaway

The condo was perfectly decorated!! Easy to communicate with Lisa, highly recommended and will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2022
Thank you for the nice review. It was a pleasure to host you for this special occasion and I look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Visit with my Marine

We absolutely love it here. Great, friendly communication with the owner. Everything as described. Loved finding shells in the beach. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for the nice review and we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Please come back any time!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charles H.

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

Weekend getaway

My wife and I booked this property to get away for the weekend. Location was great. Property was as described. Host was great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
We are completely dumbfounded by this one star review as we were not made aware that there was any problem with your stay. It is assumed the one star review is because the new balcony was not completed in time for your visit. However, we provided plenty of advance notice of this and offered you the opportunity to cancel with a full refund which you declined. We then accommodated you with a noon check in at no extra charge. We hope to make everyone's stay at our condo and visit to the island a wonderful experience and believe this star rating to be unwarranted or in error.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Svitlana G.

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

Highly recommended

Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2023
Thank you for leaving a nice review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Northern Exposure

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Marie Grant

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My husband and I have been vacationing at Topsail Reef since 2014 and fell in love with the area. We were so happy to finally purchase a condo at Topsail Reef in January of 2021. This is not just an investment property for us but a home away from home. Thus, you can count on it to be well cared for, properly maintained, and continually improved.

Why they chose this property

Wonderful beach front community with everything you could ask for. Enjoy a quiet beach day dolphin watching, swimming, or walking the beach collecting ocean treasures while at the same time having everything you need (fine dining, shopping, etc.) close by.

What makes this property unique

Overlooks North end of Topsail Island with a view from every room. Very few units have this feature. You wake to an unobstructed view of a spectacular ocean sunrise from your bedroom window.

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