"Up to Camp" at the beach! 3/2.5 plus screened-porch, 3 story deck, & rec room

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Ready and waiting for your visit. What will a day here be like for you?

Sunrise over the ocean from the upper deck. What a way to start the day.

Let's cook breakfast in this cheery open kitchen

I love these funky fabric-covered chairs. Table seats 6 with the optional leaf

Tucker says sit on the screen porch for coffee before heading out to the beach.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61225 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

North Topsail, NC

North Topsail Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Seaview Pier
‪8 min drive‬
Surf City Pier
‪9 min drive‬
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

There is an outdoor hang-out spot for every person and every mood! Whether you want full sun, ocean views, shade, relaxing hammocks, or screened-in protection, this house has it.

Enjoy open floorplan living plus a climate-controlled ground-level Rec Room regardless of the weather. Protected parking for three vehicles means no parking worries for your entire group!
When you are ready to hit the beach, walk in the bicycle lane past four houses (no streets to cross) to beach access with no public parking (=less crowded!). The front door combination lock means no key to keep track of, and the updated hot/cold outdoor shower with changing area waits to cool you down when you return.
Three Roku TVs (Living room, Rec room, & Main Bedroom) plus an assortment of books and games mean plenty of rainy day or evening-in entertainment options.

Have a dog or two? They enjoy a fenced in area with easy access from the back door or from the carport to take care of their business. No dogs? No worries! The pet area is completely separate from the humans' gathering areas.

Fully equipped kitchen with electric stove, new refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and microwave. You will also find a Keurig cup/pot coffee maker, air fryer, and toaster oven. Washer and dryer are conveniently located on the living level. The beverage cooler on the main level keeps fridge space free for all your other food items. A Propane grill on ground level is available for the experienced cook.
Not into cooking? You will be conveniently positioned midway between Sneads Ferry and Surf City for maximum shopping, dining and beverage options when you drive 10 minutes or less in either direction. For even more options, Jacksonville, NC has a lot to offer within 30 minutes, or visit Wilmington's fantastic arts, dining, shopping, microbrew, and riverfront attractions just 45-60 minutes away.

Once you decide to stay with us, we can offer additional suggestions and planning tips to maximize your fun and relaxation at amazing North Topsail Beach!

Beach Driving Rules and parking availability = https://www.ntbnc.org/driving
Beach Rules = https://www.northtopsailbeachnc.gov/community/page/beach-policies
Fishing Rules = https://www.ncwildlife.org/Fishing/Laws-Safety/Fishing-Regulations

Also, consider joining the Facebook groups "Topsail Island Fishing" and "Topsail Island News and Alerts" for advice from local, knowledgeable folks. These are private groups, so you will have to request permission to join. Let the admin know you will be renting to be added.

Property manager

Lisa Barnes

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Decks and stairs present too much risk for littles

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We prefer no toy dogs due to deck and stair danger

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking is allowed on the front and back porches only. Please do not leave evidence of your smoking behind.

Open fires are not allowed anywhere on the property.

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in Sneads Ferry. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Thurston Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

North Topsail, NC

What's nearby

Sea Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
North Topsail Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
Ashe Island - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Seaview Pier - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Surf City Pier - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Napoli Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Minervini's New York Bagel Co. - ‬9 min drive
‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Up to Camp" at the beach! 3/2.5 plus screened-porch, 3 story deck, & rec room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "Up to Camp" at the beach! 3/2.5 plus screened-porch, 3 story deck, & rec room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Up to Camp" at the beach! 3/2.5 plus screened-porch, 3 story deck, & rec room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Up to Camp" at the beach! 3/2.5 plus screened-porch, 3 story deck, & rec room located?

Located in Ocean City Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. Ashe Island and North Topsail Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Great house!

Enjoyed our stay and this house did not disappoint. Short walk to beach, well stocked, clean and loved the view from the top deck! Our dog loved it too. Would recommend if looking for a great beach location and we would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONYA W.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Great Vacation

Our stay at this home was great. This was our 2nd year staying at his location. The beach accessories that is provided were fabulous. All the basic needs for grilling and cooking were provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

15 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing beach house

Amazing week-long last minute trip to the beach for spring break! Especially enjoyed the rope swings on the front porch. We will definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah S.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Best time ever!

The house was everything we could have asked for and more. The owner Lisa is fantastic. We would love to go back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

26 Jul, 2022

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

Awesome Time

We really enjoyed this property. It is in a great location and very close to the beach. The property is great and the owners are amazing (very easy to communicate with). We will definitely return next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

20 Aug, 2022

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

Didn’t want to leave!

This house was perfect for our family of four and one big dog! It had the best layout of any house we’ve stayed in before, and there were amazing views of the sound and ocean from the rooftop deck, with lots of great places to relax on different porches! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

7 Sept, 2024

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

The perfect beach house for our family.

This property was perfect for our family. The house was amazing. It had everything you could have wanted. It is at a great location and easy short walk to the beach. It has great parking. Everything was super clean. It has a perfect place to let your dogs out. Great open space under the house. The owners were great to communicate with. Will definitely like to rent this house again. Thanks for letting us stay at your place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful house

We have stayed in Topsail several times but this would have to be our best experience. The house was the perfect size for our group. There were also so many things that came with rental that we were not expecting but on the end it made the week even more enjoyable for everyone. We hope to be able to rent this house again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONYA W.

30 Jul, 2023

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

More Than Enough

This property was very nice. Had more than enough essentials inside the home and definitely for the beach. Very welcoming for my family of 4 and our dog. We will consider it again if we come back to Topsail.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M., Nassau County, NY

23 Apr, 2022

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

Top Notch in Topsail

What an amazing vacation my family and I had at this house. We came to relax and have some fun. There was so much to do just at the house itself. Hosts did an awesome job at having everything we needed available. The house was beautiful and in a great location. We hope to go back again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica N.

17 Jun, 2024

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

Comfy Stay

This property is located between the sound and the ocean with a wonderful top deck that allows you to view everything from one location. It is a short walk to beach access and has all the amenities you could ask for. It’s a quick and easy drive to the grocery store, shops, and even a few restaurants north and a quick drive south to Surf City. Pets are welcome and there’s a nice fenced in space for doggos to run. Host was very responsive to any of our questions and gave us great travel tips to avoid heavy traffic areas and shopping times. Check in and out was very easy and we had no issues. Would definitely recommend this location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY W.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Great House

All the things everyone else has said....the kitchen had more than you could have needed. The dog yard was perfect for letting dogs out first thing in the morning. Lots of extras to the house including the cornhole, darts, etc. Top deck views are better than the pics and mornings on the screened porch were perfect way to wake up. The owners were very responsive and were kind enough to give dining recommendations (highly recommend Riverview Cafe in Sneeds Ferry...awesome fried seafood at a reasonable price). And the house was very well appointed and clean. Great experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Excellent over all

This is a great place to stay. The home is clean and has lots of room for everyone. Wonderful relaxing spaces and an open kitchen family room for those rainy days. The location is perfect for sightseeing or beach time. For the beach it is a quiet and enjoyable beach. Lots of space to spread out and have fun. All you can possibly need is there for you. The home is within easy distance of stores, restaurants and things to do. The owner was so easy to talk to and helpful in all aspects of the stay. I loved the communication and being able to easily ask anything. It was like staying at a friends home. Definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

julie k.

9 Jul, 2022

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

Decks For Everyone

The house worked well for 4 adults and a toddler. The walk to the beach was short but along a busy road. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed (for the home and the beach). The house was full of so many games and fun things to do. The rec room was an added bonus and was a great way to spend time. All of the decks on the house had seating. The rooftop deck was our favorite way to spend drinking coffee and seeing the sunrise and sunset. The owners were so helpful and responsive. Thank you for a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Amazing vacation

The owners are the best. The A/C wasn't working properly. I texted Lisa to let her know that it was not cooling. Phillip came out & checked out the situation. He went on a Sunday & bought 2 window units to make sure that we stayed cool. They called or texted us several times to make sure that we were OK. The unit was replaced on Thursday. The house was clean & at a very good location. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Barnes

We live just 45 minutes away and stay here several times each summer, ourselves! We think North Topsail is a magical place where the city feels so far away. We spend our days here in the waves or fishing in the sound. Evenings find us cooking dinner at home, playing a game of darts, watching sports, or trying a new dish or beer at the newest restaurants in the area.

Why they chose this property

We like that we are a little removed from the open parking areas. That means most of the people you will share the beach with are either locals or week-long renters. Because of that, you see the same faces repeatedly, and can feel comfortable asking for beach advice or activity recommendations. When we feel like mingling a little more, there is a favorite destination for day-trippers less than a mile away. It is a nice, walkable distance from our beach access, and has public restrooms for use before the walk back.

What makes this property unique

The newer construction options in the area offer lots of shine and polish, but we think the ultimate beach house is something different from that. This property feels like your aunt & uncle's house they might let you use for the week. You will not find leather sofas and marble countertops here. You will find comfortable put-your-feet-up seating and mismatched towels.
You will also find most of the equipment you might need to have the whole group pitch in to make a magnificent dinner! This is a cooks kitchen for sure. Check the equipment list for details!

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