"SeaShore Retreat" 5 bed/3 bath home direct Oceanfront on Topsail Island

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 141718 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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North Topsail Beach, NC

Surf City Pier
‪6 min drive‬
North Topsail Beach
‪9 min drive‬
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
‪10 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Ask About Off-Season Savings!
Staying between October 15 and March 15 and only need 1–2 bedrooms? Ask how you can qualify for a cleaning and linen refund—a perfect option for smaller groups or couples looking for an oceanfront escape without using the full home.

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Welcome to SeaShore Retreat
Your private beachfront oasis designed for connection, comfort, and unforgettable memories. Located right on the sand, this cozy yet spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is ideal for families or friends looking to relax, unwind, and enjoy stunning ocean views—with a soundtrack of waves and your favorite music via full-home surround sound.

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Highlights:
• Direct beachfront location
• Private oceanfront deck with seating
• High-speed WiFi and smart entertainment setup
• Ping pong table, board games, and full pullout sofa
• Outdoor shower for easy beach clean-up
• Surround sound system throughout the home
• Pet-friendly (see fee details below)

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Layout & Living Spaces:
As you step inside, you’re greeted with an open-concept living area and floor-to-ceiling ocean views. The main level features two separate sleeping wings—ideal for privacy when traveling with groups or multiple families.

South Wing:
• Bedroom 1: King bed, cable TV
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed, cable TV
• Full bathroom with tub/shower

North Wing:
• Bedroom 3: King bed, cable TV
• Bedroom 4: Queen bed, cable TV
• Full bathroom with shower + washer & dryer

Upstairs Loft:
• Large bonus space with 4 twin bunk beds, pullout full-size sleeper sofa, game area, full bath, and deck access with ocean views

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Kitchen & Dining:
• Fully stocked kitchen with everything you need
• Keurig Duo coffee station
• Dine indoors or step outside to eat while enjoying the sea breeze
• “I loved waking up every morning to drink my coffee on the deck and enjoy the beautiful beach and ocean views.” – Charlie J.

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Sol Searching Properties Starter Kit Includes:
Designed to help you settle in with ease (not meant for full-stay use):
• Coffee, sugar, sweetener, creamer & filters
• Dish soap, scrubber, dish towel & cloth
• Dishwasher tabs, laundry soap
• Ziplock bags, trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels
• Bar soap per bathroom
• CLEAN linens, including comforters and shams
• Beach towels
• Baby gear available upon request: pack and play, high chair, noise machines (first come, first served)

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Booking Details:
• $700 security deposit and signed renter agreement via Ownerez required
• $200 pet fee per dog, max 2 dogs
• Primary renter must be 25+ years old
• Valid ID and credit card must match

Note: Thermostats are set to not go below 71°F to prevent unit freezing during hot coastal weather.

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About Us
Sol Searching Properties is a boutique, luxury rental company focused on personalized experiences and thoughtful details. We’re proud locals who love sharing the best of Topsail Island with our guests.

Book your stay at SeaShore Retreat and let the ocean do the talking.

Property manager

Betsy Powell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must sign rental agreement upon booking

A security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure

Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no smoking and no parties

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in Sneads Ferry, this holiday home is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Pier - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Permuda Island - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
Southside Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
North Topsail Beach - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬8 min drive
‪Shaka Taco - ‬6 min drive
‪The Trailer Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "SeaShore Retreat" 5 bed/3 bath home direct Oceanfront on Topsail Island pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at "SeaShore Retreat" 5 bed/3 bath home direct Oceanfront on Topsail Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "SeaShore Retreat" 5 bed/3 bath home direct Oceanfront on Topsail Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "SeaShore Retreat" 5 bed/3 bath home direct Oceanfront on Topsail Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sneads Ferry holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Sea Haven Beach and Permuda Island. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Veronica O.

20 Apr, 2025

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

Great get away!

Super cute and right on the beach! Very clean and had lots of pots, pans, and cooking utensils.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

19 Apr, 2025

Great House in Beautiful Location

We had a wonderful stay. The location is super convenient and you cannot beat the view and ease of getting to the beach/water. The setup of the house is really nice with 4 bedrooms on the main floor, with 2 full bathrooms and then an upstairs loft with an additional bedroom and full bathroom; so there’s lots of space. The back porch is fully enclosed so it was safe to let our dog come and go from the house without worry of her running off. Melissa, our local contact, was very responsive and quick to act on the few small issues we encountered. Very friendly and helpful. We’d definitely stay again if the circumstances work themselves out.

10/10 Excellent

Ariette v.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Literally with your feet in the water

Great place if you love the sea like we do. Very nice house and the beds were great which is not always a given. For sure a place we will book again

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

27 Mar, 2025

Fun Break

Perfect house for a quick spring break trip with the family. House has a great deck to watch sunrise, super comfortable beds and plenty of room to relax at night. Beach is less than 25 steps and a few stairs out the back door, which makes it so easy if you need to run back and grab something. Will definitely come back, as we love Topsail!

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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

5 Oct, 2024

Excellent vacation home for large family gathering.

This home was a perfect location and setup for our family reunion. The home was well equipped with everything we needed, and the layout was perfect for children and adults to have plenty of room and privacy, and space to be together. The house is clean, well-maintained, and is just steps from the beach. We would definitely rent this location again, and also recommend Betsy as a host.

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

2 Oct, 2024

Perfect stay

The house was very clean and perfect for our family. I loved how it was literally steps to the beach - no big dunes to climb over or down. Beautiful views.

10/10 Excellent

RYAN A.

28 Sept, 2024

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

GREAT LOCATION

Perfect location. Very clean and organized stay. We'd love to come back, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

John R.

11 Sept, 2024

Great place

This is a very nice place and has a great view of the ocean. I highly recommend!!

8/10 Good

Denise B.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Right on the beach ;)

This is our second year staying at this property. It works well for our family of 5 adults, ranging in age from 35 to 89! The bedrooms are comfortable and there are multiple places inside and out to gather or be solitary. The home is nicely stocked with "start-up" items. Bring a 9x13 dish, if you need one - we were surprised there was not one. Also, there was a blender but it was not on the listing so we brought our own.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

16 Jul, 2024

Great Location / House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the SeaShore Retreat. Our host provided all the necessary information prior to our arrival. When we arrived, house was clean, stocked with everything we needed and then some. Location can not be beat! Close to restaurants, shops, and 30 steps from the beach. We will definitely be back! Highly Recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

28 Nov, 2023

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

Thanksgiving Retreat

This home was as described, excellent location right on the beach! Home was well stocked, would definitely do it again .

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Becky M.

27 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Additional fees double cost of rental. No outside water to clean off feet

Outside spigot didn’t work. Reported. No response. Sand in house as a result. No tv remote instructions. Difficulty getting access to my Roku accounts to watch commercial free movies. What good are five TV’s? Old beach chairs beyond use. Glad the plastic chairs were there. Otherwise, nice house. Do not like additional “fees” double the cost of the rental!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

22 Oct, 2023

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

Sea Shore Retreat

The house was just as described, beautiful and clean. We had a wonderful time and would definitely book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Denise B., Cary

2 Oct, 2023

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

Great fall beach trip!

This property was just right for our family. The beach location is great - we enjoyed the ocean view from the balconies when when we were not on the beach. (It's quite small at high tide.) The place is nicely decorated and updated. It's so handy that they provide "starter" things like toilet paper, paper towels and some other basic needs! We had no internet (and therefore TV) for the first several days until Spectrum fixed the problem, and then the agent gave us an additional accommodation for that. The place has a few repairs that need to be made, probably just end-of-the season issues. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay here very much and will likely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MB B., Central NC

14 Aug, 2023

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

Great levels

This property is great for families with kids. All the cousins bunked upstairs while the adults have private suites downstairs. The upstairs balcony deck was a favorite spot! Such amazing views. The house was clean and well stocked.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel R., Illinois

16 Jul, 2023

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

Great location

The house was practical. Great location. Easy to beach and back to house with little ones. However, the bedrooms on the side closer to wicker had no vents for air conditioner, very hot in there, with babies is not fun! Shower door does not stay closed and toaster was broken. Over all very nice place, would definitely go again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

16 May, 2023

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

Amazing family beach getaway

Loved this location and property. Walk right out on the beach. House is set up perfectly. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

29 Apr, 2023

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

Much needed getaway

My brother and sister-in-law and I were looking for a relaxing beachfront property to bring our dogs to and let them run and play after losing our mother unexpectedly and this place was the perfect find - big kitchen and porches that had gates made our stay just perfect ! And our property manager was extremely helpful and friendly — would highly recommend this beautiful property !

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

9 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect weekend House

We had such a great experience! The weather was amazing and this house was excellent! The house was very clean, decorated nicely and as pictured. The was not one inch of this house we didn’t use during our time. The back porch is nice and large and we sat there every morning with a perfect view drinking our coffee. The top back porch was great for evening views once we got our ping pong matches completed. The short walk to the beach was great for my LO he was able to independently walk from the beach and back to the house with ease. The large dining table was great and the house had everything you needed to get you started. I would like to see a grill so we could cook what we caught (with our fishing license) of course. But really great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurenne S.

2 Apr, 2023

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

Best beach house ever!

I almost don't want to say how awesome this place (and the owner) was because I want it all to myself for next time! This is the best beach house we've ever rented (and we go to the beach a couple times a year every year). The location is great, the house was perfect for our family, there was plenty of parking for our trucks and you just can't beat the back porch view and your own personal beach just a few stairs away. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Betsy Powell

Sol Searching Properties is a small boutique type rental management company, one that has all the fine details worked out. We are local to the island and enjoy sharing some of the island’s best kept secrets with you. Please look us up and give us a shout out.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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