“Mother Ocean” was named after the inspiration of the ocean and beaches at Topsail, and the life-long gifts that they pass on to those who travel here. The property is a portion of a family-owned tract that was acquired in 1907 by our great grandfather, which included approximately a mile of the beach extending south of the property. The oceanfront in the vicinity of the house and on adjacent properties is vacant, which affords beautiful unobstructed panoramic views from the front deck, and a private beach front with direct private access. The beach access is located directly across the road. Private access to the sound is also available for canoeing, kayaking or fishing...or just to sit at the picnic table and enjoy the sunset! The house includes three bedrooms and two full baths with an ocean side deck with swing for taking in the view, and a back screened porch with a fan and swing for a quiet secluded break in the action. The house sleeps nine comfortably in the bedrooms, and eleven including the day bed in the living area. Escape from your everyday grind, and come enjoy the paradise of Topsail Island at this truly unique home!!
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Property manager
Steve Clark
Languages
English
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About the area
Surf City
Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Southside Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Sloop Point Plantation - 25 min drive - 25.0 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Bar - 16 min drive
Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
Salty Turtle Beer Company - 9 min drive
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 8 min drive
Shaka Taco - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mother Ocean, Paradise, Panoramic Ocean Views, Private Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay. Nice ocean view from most anywhere in the house. The screened back porch was the best for morning coffee and chats. Just a couple of steps to the beach and a little nature walk to the sound. Will definitely try to bring my family to this spot!
Wonderful place and the beach was perfect! Thank you!
Debra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Russell
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner of the property was very helpful and timely in responses. Great ocean views and a very good deal for being so close to the ocean. Cool seeing all the family history of this home too!
We had a wonderful stay here. The location was amazing and the host went above and beyond to ship us some items my family member left behind. I would stay here again!
Older home that is clean and comfortable with a fantastic location and reasonable price. Love the updated boardwalk this year. We'll definitely stay here again! Thank you for another wonderful family vacation.
This is my third time staying here and I hope to continue to come back every year. We absolutely love the place! We had a great time even with a tropical storm!
Josuex M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly T.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Love the location and super clean..just a couple complaints.
Location of property was awesome! Getting into property was easy. Just was missing some things. Had no extra toilet paper..only one roll in each. No dish tabs for dishwasher. No cooking oil. And as far as provided beach items..they only had towels. Had a great stay regardless, just had to purchase things that usual vacation homes have. And on our last day the entry lock stopped working. Had to go in through the back door. Reached out to property owner before stay, but no response.
This place had all necessary amenities and was a comfortable getaway. Only inconvenience is the road crossing to access the beach and the speeding cars. Other than that, we will be back!
We have stayed in this house twice and have had wonderful stays here both times. Communication is great. The house is lovely. The location is perfect. A++++
Our family loves to stay at Mother Ocean. There is plenty of space for everyone to be together and have their own space. We also love being so close to the beach!
This was our second stay at Mother Ocean. We love the layout of the house as well as the vibe. We feel safe and are able to relax and enjoy life while there.
This was our second stay at Mother Ocean and it was just as wonderful this time as it was three years ago!! Steve is a fantastic host and is very responsive and helpful. The private beach access across the street is so convenient and the beach is beautiful and uncrowded. The whole family had a wonderful time looking for shark teeth (we found hundreds in the shell beds directly in front of the house) and just relaxing and enjoying the spectacular view. We will certainly be back a third time!!
There were some things about the property that are a bit dated but its easily overshadowed by the views, the location and the beach. It was just what the doctor ordered to just forget about things and focus on what matters most.
If the opportunity ever presented itself to return here, I would do it without hesitation. You can not go wrong if you chose this property!!
Carlos C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
6 Apr 2010
Mother Ocean made for a wonderful vacation
Excellent location with 2 nice decks we spent hours on. Nice to have some necessities already on hand (toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, etc.). Comfortable furniture in good condition... not the case in other houses we have rented. Only thing I'd recommend is adding additional curtains to keep out the early morning sun and night traffic. Very pleased with the accomodations and price.
Mother Ocean is the best kind of beach house. Laid back, comfortable, and welcoming. Feels like home from the moment you step into the house. I love having all the rooms on one floor, but my favorite “rooms” were the porches. Another favorite feature that we enjoyed tremendously was having access to the sound. We were able to kayak every day of our stay. It was the perfect place for our family last week and we are already planning our trip back next year.
This is my 3rd time staying at Mother Ocean.
It is an older beach home. It has a fabulous view and a new walkway over the beach.
They have made some improvements inside.
Owner was quick to respond.
My issue was cleanliness. I found multiple dirty dishes cups, plates and bowls in the cupboards.
Also there were items left in the bedroom drawer that should have been removed.
I would stay here again.
Great location and loved the private beach. The owner was great with communication and response to issues. The house porches and view were awesome. The house was dated and the appliances were old. There were issues with the AC that did get resolved. The dishwasher is old and the top rack can't be raised to include large plates on bottom. Tried and it fell. Cleanliness was fair.
Kathleen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Deborah D., Oxford, Ga
13 Oct 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location, house was disappointing.
The view from this house was great. The house needed work. Huge wet spot on ceiling of living room. Needs a deep cleaning. Roaches inside house. Also there was a small assortment of towels no washcloths. Would not stay there again unless major improvements were made.