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Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway.

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Exterior
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway.

Location, location, location. Our cozy cottage on the canal, is the perfect place to enjoy all that South Topsail has to offer. You will be steps away from the beach and beautiful Serenity Point. Launch the kayak in the canal behind the house and go watch the sunset on the intercoastal or just relax on the family friendly beach of South Topsail. The large front porch is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise, with a warm cup of coffee or enjoy the ocean breeze later in the day. With the Bush Marina and Jolly Roger Fishing Pier close by, you can launch a boat or try your hand with some fishing. Our newly renovated house is comfortable and well stocked with kitchen and living supplies. Features include a charcoal grill, outdoor shower, 1 Kayak, 3 bikes, 2 surf boards, multiple beach chairs and plenty of beach toys and many other extras. We care about this property and take pride in providing you the best experience and customer service. This property is managed by its owners.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 do not use neighbors docks. They are private 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 48 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. ?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$542, 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 Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach. Canal front with new dock. Clean, Cozy Getaway. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Thomas Tackle and Seafood 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. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sambsteg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, having the dock was great, and a 30 second walk to the beach! House was very clean, comfortable, and well stocked
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect distance from the beach! Very nice home. Attentive hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed staying at our beach house, Jessie! Thank you for taking such good care of it. We hope that you will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Perfect bungalow!

This house was in a fabulous location, so clean and inviting, and a perfect place to stay to enjoy Topsail!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2023
Thank you so much. You were great as well and welcome back any time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C.T. L.

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

GREAT place to get away!

This cabin is just off the beach! Big porch, open living room, LOTS of natural light, it is just perfect! And the hosts are so kind and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The house is perfect little cabin and the owners offered so many extras like a kayak and bikes and beach chairs! I can't wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house and we would love to host you and your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Perfect stay!!!

Everything……. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

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

Cozy Get Away

It was the perfect set up for my Wife and I. Plenty of room, clean, and everything needed for the stay. Perfect location to visit the ocean and sound.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2023
Thanks and come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Spring Break

Great house in a great location. We enjoyed all the amenities and the proximity to the beach. Clean and well maintained. A place we'll come back to!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2025
Thank you for taking such good care of our home, Matt. We would love to have you and your family stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great location, gorgeous home

Beautifully renovated home in the perfect location. Quiet neighborhood, perfect for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
So glad you enjoyed everything! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Phenomenal house!!

We absolutely love this house and location! House was super clean, beds comfy, fun bikes, so close to fishing and beach! Wonly stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed our house, Ann! Thank you for taking such good care of our home.. we would love to have you stay with us again! - Rob and Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Perfect getaway

Our family had such a wonderful time! We loved being so close to the beach and fishing in the canal. This spot is perfect for a family. Everything was very clean and comfortable. We hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2023
We agree! It’s the best of both worlds with the canal and beach beside the home! Thanks so much for choosing our property to create family memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Quick Beach Getaway

This rental was perfect for our group of 4! House offered pretty much everything you could need at the beach. Loved that it included beach towels and chairs - and bikes! Best part is how close it is to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house Kate! We would love to have you as a guest again! - Rob and Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie c.

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

Beautiful home

We had an amazing vacation. The house was in the perfect location and had everything you could need for an amazing vacation. Beach chairs , boggie boards, towels, many appliances and kitchen ware, they had it covered!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our property Julie. We are so glad you enjoyed your vacation at our beach house! We would love to have you stay with us again! - Rob and Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Great property

We had a great experience at this property, just wish we could have stayed longer! Hope to return here in the summer. Extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn W.

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

5 Stars!

Everything about our stay was fantastic! The location was perfect- less than a one minute walk to the beach access. The house was sparkly clean and well stocked with kitchen amenities and beach supplies. The hosts were very responsive and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for reviewing our house Taryn! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our beach house! Thank you for taking such good care of our house. We would love to have you stay with us again. - Rob and Mary
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Absolutely Perfect

My sister and I found this utterly charming bungalow last-minute and could not have been happier. We have vacationed in Topsail for years, and love the serenity of the South End. Now we have a new favorite rental. The owners were delightful, and we look forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay Laura! Thank you for taking such good care of our house and we would love to have you rent our house in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

perfect location for quiet family getaway

thank you to our hosts for a relaxing and peaceful stay. our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids under 10) were very comfortable in the house. the proximity of the home to the beach was ideal. the beach itself was amazingly beautiful and we spent many happy hours walking and enjoying the sand and sea. thank you and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Perfect size space

Came down for a quick 2 days of fishing. This property was in a perfect location and perfect size. The garage level storage was perfect spot for me to store my fishing gear. Would certainly rent this space again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill O.

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

Very sweet

Both Rob and his wife Mary were very helpful. The location great! The weather great until Tropical storm Ophilia arrived.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry the storm impacted your visit. We would love for you stay with us again.!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

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

Beautiful house, great location, amazing host

Tracy was so accommodating, which is always appreciated. The house was spotless and was just like the listing. Location was right on the canal and steps to the beach …. Ideal. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2023
Thank you so much. You are always welcome back :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy h.

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

A warm and fuzzy place steps from the ocean

My sister and I came here for some respite a few days after our mother died. My brother joined us for one night. My sister is very familiar with South Topsail beach, having vacationed there for decades. We both agreed upon checking in that the home was ultra clean, nicely decorated for a beach house, and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the kind words about our house, Judy. We are so thankful you and your family could enjoy sometime together, after the passing of your mother. We would love to have you stay at our house again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa j.

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

Perfect

The house is very nice, the perfect location, especially for those who enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding. clean and enough for a family, the only thing I would have liked is that it has its own dock for the ease of these sports. I would definitely come back again :) thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika C.

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

Lovely

It was a perfect 3 day beach Vacation for the family. The house was clean, and relatively well stocked. I forgot to bring our tongues for grilling so that was a little tricky and we also had to run out our first morning and get more toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Perfect Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect. We were able to walk easily back and forth to the beach and use the nice chairs that were provided. The boys rode the bikes through the quiet neighborhood, although they had construction currently taking place beside us that wasn't so quiet (of course not the owner's fault). I took many naps in the hammock, had coffee on the deck, and enjoyed having everything we needed at the property to feel at home. Thank you to the Mullins family for a wonderful , relaxing , week at our favorite beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Nice little house close to the beach

The house was nice and clean. The ease of getting to the beach was a huge plus. I had never been to Topsail and did not realize that it took so long to get to the house from when you cross the bridge (about 20min). It was great to have the beach pretty much to ourselves, but have to plan ahead for shopping, which we did! Had a great time, but luck of the weather was not on our side this trip. Was freezing, but we bundled up and found plenty of sharks teeth and shells while letting the kids dig and bury themselves and learn the hard way that the ocean is not our friend when it's 40 degrees. Being so close to the beach made those mistakes easier to deal with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Repeat visitor, we love this place

We came back for the second year in a row to this fantastic property. The location is incredible, steps away from the beach, which is uncrowded with the most beautiful blue/green water. Our kids (9 and 7 yo twins) boogie boarded and made sand castles, and we also took them for putt putt, ice cream, and to the shops in Topsail and Surf City. We were only here for a weekend but wanted to stay longer! The home is great. The kitchen has everything we needed, beds were most comfortable of any rental we’ve ever had. The downstairs shower came in handy as there is only one full bathroom in the house. We enjoyed the large deck in the mornings and in the evening as well. We look forward to returning again next year or sooner if we are able!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Mary Easton

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We have lived in NC most of our lives and have vacationed on many of the beautiful beaches in NC. The South end of Topsail is absolutely our favorite spot. We rented this house from the previous owners, in 2021 and fell in love with it immediately. With the beach so close and access to the canal, it was perfect for our family. Our family loves all things water and this house provided the ideal getaway for us. We hope that you will love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Very quiet beach town. Everyone is friendly. It is a step back in time. Cozy comfortable. Safe place. Police drive by often.

What makes this property unique

Steps to the beach and on a canal with floating dock. The location is perfect for a relaxing vacation getaway.

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