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Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub & Pet-Friendly — Just Steps from the Beach!

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A coastal residential area with houses along the beach, a road, and a large body of water.
A spacious living room with two grey sofas, a patterned armchair, a glass coffee table, and a view of the balcony.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, dining area with chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.
A wooden deck with a hot tub and chairs, overlooking a road and houses.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf City Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Twin Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Views, Private Hot Tub & Pet-Friendly — Just Steps from the Beach!

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Welcome to Swallows Nest!

Get ready for the best of both worlds—beautiful Ocean views in one direction and peaceful sound views in the other! With direct beach access just across the street, multiple decks, a private hot tub, and water views throughout the home, this coastal retreat makes it easy to settle into island time!

After a day spent with your toes in the sand, come home and slip into the private hot tub for a relaxing evening soak. Or grab your favorite drink and head to one of the decks, where ocean breezes and gorgeous water views set the scene for slow mornings, sunny afternoons, and laid-back evenings!

The first floor features four comfortable bedrooms, with three offering direct access to the deck. One bedroom also includes a private bath area with a garden tub—perfect for a little extra relaxation after a day at the beach. Exterior stairs connect the first-floor deck directly to the upper level, making it easy to move between the home's outdoor spaces.

Head upstairs and the views really begin to shine! The open-concept living and dining area is surrounded by views of both the Atlantic and the sound, creating a bright, welcoming space where everyone can gather. Cozy up around the rock fireplace, spread out for game night, or simply kick back and enjoy the coastal scenery from nearly every angle.

Gather around the dining table with the sound as your backdrop, then step through the French doors onto the second-floor deck. Follow the deck around to the ocean side and take in the Atlantic—an amazing spot for morning coffee, an afternoon breeze, or an evening spent listening to the waves!

The spacious kitchen keeps everyone connected to the action with plenty of room to prepare meals, gather around the island, and enjoy those incredible water views while you cook.

An additional bedroom upstairs offers a private bath and direct deck access, while the upper-level loft provides even more space to spread out, unwind, and take in views of both the ocean and sound.

Perfectly positioned between North Topsail Beach and Surf City, you'll have easy access to local restaurants, shopping, activities, and everything you need for a Topsail Island getaway—all while coming home to your own peaceful spot by the water.

Beach days, hot tub nights, ocean sunrises, sound views, and salty breezes—this is the kind of Topsail vacation you'll want to come back to year after year!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4910040vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in North Topsail Beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape 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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 43 min drive - 61.3 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 52 min drive - 69.0 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 57 min drive - 64.1 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean-view beach home - private hot tub, central AC & fireplace - dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean-view beach home - private hot tub, central AC & fireplace - dog-friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean-view beach home - private hot tub, central AC & fireplace - dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean-view beach home - private hot tub, central AC & fireplace - dog-friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean-view beach home - private hot tub, central AC & fireplace - dog-friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean City Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. North Topsail Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach house!

Close to beach, hot tub was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location! Beach access just across the street! Cleanliness was okay. I feel like the house needs a deep cleaning; especially in the bathrooms and corners of the house. Loved the fact that the house was not too close to other houses and had a lot of parking spaces! Kitchen was supplied with majority of necessities. Handle on cold water for outdoor shower broken so only had hot water and water hose sprayed water everywhere. Overall, great choice! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed staying at this property with our teenage children and dog. There was plenty of space to spread out and the short walk to the beach was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

House was great and had everything we needed! Location was awesome with just a short walk to the beach. Loved our stay and loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Home

We loved the proximity to the beach and well-furnished kitchen for family meals. We loved our time at N Topsail Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing on Topsail

We enjoyed our time and the wonderful views at this home. Easy access to beach. Nice to eat breakfast on 3rd floor in the morning and look at the ocean. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Getaway

Great trip. Used as homebase for 12+ for UNCW graduation weekend. Easy beach access and lots of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful views

This house has the best view of sunsets and sunrise. Beautiful, private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2024
Hi, Ann. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the location of our home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great large house across the street from the beach.

Our family enjoyed our time at this house. For our needs perfectly. Just had to walk across the street to the beach and easy to go back to the house for the rest room and a quick bite for lunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just right

Loved location and the big decks. Best of both views. Ocean on one side, sunset on the other.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Family getaway 🏖️

What a wonderful home and perfectly located within steps to the beach. Our stay was filled with lots of laughter, sun, sand, and memories made. We loved the big kitchen table that we were able to play games on and all sit to eat at. The decks showcased amazing views of the entire island. We would love to stay here again! Hopefully next year ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location ! Not oceanfront but darn near close enough and no parking fees !

The top loft is neat. Love the full decks with hot tub ! Cool easy to use kitchen with small island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

Thank you everything was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home with beautiful views!

This home is in a perfect location with great views of the ocean and sound. Only a shoe walk to ocean access. Hot tub was a great addition.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great home and location

Great home with lots of room for everyone. Lots of room for family to hang out together. Quick walk to the beach. Nice views from the home, could even see the dolphins. The kitchen was well equipped. Great home any time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointing home in North Topsail

Great views of the ocean and the sound. The house was dirty and the bedding poor.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Stay

Can’t beat the location and views of this beach house. So close to the ocean and grocery stores, restaurants, and shops are nearby. Lots of space to spread out and the large deck with a hot tub was amazing. Make sure to bring your own beach chairs, umbrella, toys etc as they aren’t provided. Hosts were communicative and helpful. Easy check in and out process. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swallows Nest

The property was close to the beach with a terrific view of the ocean and intercoastal waterway. There was plenty of space for everyone and the deck had gates at either end allowing us to feel safe that the dogs and children were able to move from inside the house to outside without worry.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice home

Plenty of room, great access to beach and cottage was comfortable. The only thing that needs looked into is the washing machine…when you run it it sounds like it is going to fall through the floor in spin cycle…I think the drum is off center…great place though.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2024
Hi Gordon. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager who will work with our homeowner to make necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Fall Break

This place was awesome! Close to beach, but no neighbors too close! Hot tub was great on a cool autumn night! House is very spacious and well set up! I can’t say anything negative! We really enjoyed our stay!!! Would definitely back❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Decent spot

This was a typical stay. The hot tub was nice. The views were beautiful. Perfect distance from the beach. There was nothing that was super spectacular about the place, but it was overall a good place. It could use updates on paint, a working microwave, and the cleaning crew could pay better attention to detail. A BBQ grill would have been a nice option.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Best location to ocean and BEST views!!

Everyone loved the hot tub and lots of deck to hang out. We had 3 teenagers in our group so sleeping was a challenge for them. The sun was too bright in loft to allow them to sleep in😂😂😂 It would be great for younger kids that like to get up early.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weeds

Great . Trimming of vines and briars around steps need to be cut
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Getaway

The family really enjoyed the house. We got plenty of exercise as we climbed steps on every level. The adults loved the spaciness and ability to get away without leaving the house. The kids truly loved the 3rd level and the play area. The view from the home of the sound and the ocean was special. The home provided everything we needed. I have already shown the pictures of the property to my friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanksgiving week at beach

The dual views of the sound and ocean are delightful. We enjoyed the deck and hot tub. Kitchen is equipped and we appreciated the cleanliness of kitchen and bathrooms. Parking is easy. Bedrooms mostly are large. Foam toppers on the mattresses. The LR furniture needs a refresh and the living room isn’t large enough for the # of bedrooms in the house, considering it is the only inside gathering space. We had 9 adults and 2 children. May be less of an issue in the summer but something to consider if you have a big group.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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