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'Stress Free By The Sea'

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A multi-level wooden deck with outdoor furniture, overlooking a beach and a pier.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A round wooden dining table with cushioned benches, a chandelier, and a sign above reading "Island Time Tiki Bar".
A wooden staircase leading up to a wooden deck with a railing, situated on sandy terrain.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a wooden deck leading to the entrance, and a clear sky.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower level

+1
5 Single Beds

Lower Level - North end

1 Queen Bed

Lower level - South end

1 Queen Bed

Upper level - South end, Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower level - North end

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level - South end

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper level - Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach, or consider a night out at Fermental Beer & Wine. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 59 min drive - 73.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee & Kitchen - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Stress Free By The Sea' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Stress Free By The Sea' ?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Stress Free By The Sea' on 1 Nov 2026 start from £941, 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 'Stress Free By The Sea' ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Stress Free By The Sea' ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Stress Free By The Sea' ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Stress Free By The Sea' located?

Nestled on the beach, this Topsail Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay here and my family loves it. It’s a perfect location and great hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week! The home and location are perfect. We had plenty of room for all our guests, the home was nicely equipped for anything we needed, and the Mike was a terrific host. Easy communication and check in/out process. We will definitely be looking to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with amazing decks. The house had everything we needed including beach gear. Mike was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike is an exceptional host! We had an issue when we arrived and Mike handled it promptly.The house location is perfect. Restaurants and gift shops are within walking distance. And you can’t beat the ocean views from the top deck.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our family's third stay at "Stress Free by the Sea" and it was amazing as always. Perfect beach view and access including what my husband refers to as "one of the best decks on the beach"! The location also offers easy access to restaurants, shops and activities, although we did learn that options may be more limited in the less busy season! Still, an amazing vacation in a wonderful location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach stay

The location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful vacation property- adequate space, comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen, two wonderful ocean front decks. The location was perfect for our needs; we would definitely come again! The owner was a pleasure to communicate with...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great for our friends and family. The decks are very nice and the view too. The house was clean and the kitchen has most everything you’d need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view from every room. Everything you needed to prepare any meal desired. Loved they had beach chairs, umbrellas bbq grill. Will definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot with kind owners.

There isn’t a better spot to be on the island! Easy walk to the town of topsail for good food and Putt putt. Beautiful views and wonderful cottage. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house! Well stocked!

Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fishing Trip

We had an amazing stay for our annual family fishing trip. Great location and a great place that suited our needs. Thank you for allowing us to have the family get together to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Beach Vacation

This is our second stay at Stress Free by the Sea. It is a great house in a great location. Amazing deck with great furniture and sunrise views. House is well stocked for a magical beach vacation. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, ice cream and mini-golf! We plan to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual extended family vacation

We had a lovely, relaxing stay. We enjoy ocean front setting with minimal tourist attractions. Location was ideal for us. We like to cook in with 1 or 2 nights out. It was exactly what I hoped it would be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation!

My family and I had the best vacation while staying here at Mike and Kathy’s. Everything was truly perfect- The location, the amenities, and the wonderful owners, Mike and Kathy. We hope to be back sooner than later! I highly recommend a stay at Stress Free By the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2020
Merle. Thank You so much for your kind words and very nice review. It will be our pleasure to have you and your family as repeat guests. Kind Regards, Mike and Kathy Pittman
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional!

This was our second trip to Stress Free by the Sea, and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first. The oceanfront decks are amazing, and the inside flows well for our family of 7. We are already planning next year's stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House in Topsail Beach

We come to Topsail each summer and this is the best house we've rented yet. The proximity to the town makes walking for Cora's or Lewis tacos a breeze, and when we need to go back across the bridge for something else it isn't an inconvenience. The covered decks make for great early morning and evening relaxation to the sounds of the waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house at a great location

Stress Free by the Sea was exactly that! We had a relaxing week, and really enjoyed the location. Even on a busy day, the beach is not crowded. The house was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Hosts are very responsive to questions also, which is appreciated. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

Comfortable home, well appointed, perfect location. We had great fun. (Wish there had of been a blow dryer available). Would definately rebook if we were to return to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
Hi Estelle. So sorry for the inconvenience of not having a hair dryer. The Master bath has now been equipped with one. Kind Regards, Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Location is great and check in process was excellent. Mike was very responsive. It was great to have a bedroom upstairs and the others downstairs so my elderly mother didn't have to go up and down. Great to have balconies from all of the bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August 2022 Stay

Very nice house with great oceanfront location within walking distance to the town of Topsail Beach. Worked well for our family with mom, dad, two children, and grandmother.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautifully and cleverly decorated. Very comfortable home.

Recommend handrails on both sides of all stairs for safety.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really Nice

Really nice house with a layout that fit or family needs really well. The new deck and walkway was a good addition Except for the rainy days there was beautiful sunrises that could be viewed from the deck House was clean with comfortable beds and easy arrival instructions Owner was easy to access Great location for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great ocean getaway!

One of the best beach vacations we've ever had. Traveled with friends of ours who have been vacationing with us for over 20 years. Our adult children joined us. Room enough for everyone to have privacy, amazing location, and an incredible beach. The house has everything you need. The beach never felt crowded. Great weather every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was so clean and beautifully decorated. Everything worked, even the small things like night lights, oven light, outdoor hoses, etc. Everything in the home was in great shape (bedding, kitchen supplies, bathrooms). While there, the hot water heater went out. The owner was right on it and before we knew it, a brand new hot water heater was installed. This was the best home we have stayed in at Topsail Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
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