Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (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 mi (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

lauren m.

Oct 15, 2024

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Amazing vacation home

We loved everything about the home and location! We felt right at home. It’s a gorgeous house with a gorgeous view! Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Jul 9, 2023

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Great location

Great location and house

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 15, 2024

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Beautiful Place

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Really works for a large family. Perfect if you have a boat. Has access to a canal, the sound and the ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Jul 15, 2023

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A perfect fit for our family

The house was immaculate and so well stocked. We had an incredible week and enjoyed the peaceful canal and short walk to the beach. We would love to stay here again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Brown T.

Jul 30, 2022

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Beautiful house

We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and updated. The dock was perfect for the boat, swimming and paddle boarding. The cargo lift was a nice perk.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garret F.

Aug 21, 2023

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Great Vacation

The home and property were beautiful and very clean! The proximity to the beach access was more like a 2 minute walk than a 3 minute walk, which was a pleasant surprise. The home had every amenity we could want. Wonderful listing! Wonderful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T., St. Thomas, USVI

Jun 21, 2022

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5 Star Topsail Experience

What a great property located at our favorite place on earth! Everything was simply perfect, and Beth was super helpful with any questions/concerns we had. Having 2 refridgerators and 2 washer/dryers was great. Plenty of sitting areas was also a plus. Can't wait to come back next year! Thanks again for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Jul 3, 2023

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Lovely house

This was a lovely beach house, and we will definitely consider staying here again. Owner was very responsive to both e-mails and phone calls whenever we had a question or concern. Our favorite features of the house were the elevator lift for luggage, the large ice maker, and the spacious kitchen. In addition to the living room, the house offered several other “gathering spaces,” including two covered porches, the large dining room, the dock area, and the “breezeway” on the ground level. The neighborhood was relatively quiet most of the time. This was our first vacation together, with all of our extended family, and we made some wonderful memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 27, 2022

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Heaven at the beach

The house was excellent. Plenty of space for a large group. Well appointed and kitchen had it all. When it said 2 refrigerator I expected a small refrigerator downstairs.....no this is a regular frig upstairs. It makes sense for a place to have 2 refrigerators when you can accommodate that many guests. Great planning on owners design. All you need is food and friends for a good time. We had a rainy week and we did not care as the home was so nice. First time we had a lift to bring food and suitcases upstairs. Will never rent without one again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

Jul 23, 2023

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vacation 2022

Love this house. My family loved the house. We have already reserved it for next summer. There was a bit of an issue with the air-conditioner but they sent someone out right away. Unfortunately it did not fix the problem. In the afternoon/evening the AC would not go below 80 degrees and the thermostat would send out an alert. Even if we were not cooking. Would probably help if maybe some darker curtains to keep the rooms from heating up during the day. I will have to say, it was a very hot week in July.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C., Greensboro NC

Jun 12, 2021

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Great vacation! So easy...Book it, pack and go!

It was a real stroke of luck to have found this rental. The owner and the manager were so welcoming, took time to answer all questions and offered personal notes about the home and the island. I’ve rented many vacation homes and don’t remember a better experience. The house is beautifully renovated and better equipped than most all others. You won’t struggle to cook...everything’s there. The canal dock was perfect for our boat and we were in the channel in one minute. The low tide sand bars are an awesome place to spend the day, with cool breezes and water gentle enough for kids. We set up a sun shade and spent the day playing in tidal pools, shell hunting, swimming, fishing and just relaxing. The sunsets are beautiful right from the back porch where we had drinks and dinner several times. The owner has thoughtfully provided everything needed for a wonderful vacation! Pack lightly, take a few beach necessities, stop in Surf City for groceries on the way in and then have a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

Jul 20, 2024

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family summer vacation

It is a very beautiful house with great views. Stayed it this house last summer and booked it for next summer as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 31, 2023

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Home with all the Amenities

Spacious home with stellar kitchen--beverage bar with ice maker, two fridges, two pull-out trash bins, and loads of counter space. Great for a large group. Comfortable bedrooms, nice decks, and dock. The owner was very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty Anne G.

Aug 11, 2022

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Great Place

Fantastic

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariel G.

Aug 21, 2021

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Thank you

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! The pictures don't do it justice!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 1, 2021

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House for boating

Great house. Very clean. Kitchen has everything you need for cooking. Perfect house for boating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty Anne G.

Jul 26, 2021

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Exceeded expectations

From the dock where we tied our boat to the front screened in porch all expectations were met. Incredibly well-stocked kitchen, ample towels, restful decor, huge island and separate sink and bar and constantly producing ice machine. Excellent week. Would have liked the lift to work but totally understand that computer chips are back ordered. Thank you for a great week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O., Apex,NC

Jul 22, 2021

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Great Vacation!

House was perfect for our family…super clean…great layout to the house…updated open floor plan was perfect for family meals and relaxation. Dock was great for swimming and fishing! Short walk to the beach our to the inlet beach for calm waters…love walking around the point and just enjoying the calm…Great to have 2 refrigerators!! Didn’t realize how useful and needed it was with all the drinks…ice machine was a huge hit to fill the coolers before a day at the beach…no complaints … rent with confidence… thanks for allowing us to use your beautiful home! B

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Jul 17, 2021

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Excellent

House had everything, owner was super easy to get in touch with, delightful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Jun 20, 2021

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Wonderful week on the canal

Everything matched the listing and the property was beautiful. Fully renovated and equiped with everything a family needs for a week. Enjoyed our stay to the fullest!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Sep 4, 2020

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Canal family fun!

The renovation inside is amazing- and the kitchen has everything you'd ever want. The bedrooms are spacious and my family really enjoyed the inside and outside of this home.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Aug 21, 2020

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Loved our stay!

Loved our stay at Temporary Sanity! Location is perfect with the canal as your backyard, beautiful views of the sound on one side and the beach just a short walk up the street! The house is fantastic--newly renovated and beautifully decorated. Loved everything about it. Great open floor plan for our family--from the living room with huge smart tv, to the kitchen (fully stocked with every cookware, utensil, etc) with the giant island, gas stove, two refrigerators; to the large dining room table; to the coffee/beverage bar with wine fridge and ice maker! Bedrooms were roomy and beds comfortable. The outdoor area by the canal is equally impressive and we had many fun times hanging out on the floating deck, the sun decks and grilling out. We'd love to come back, but next time hopefully without a hurricane!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Aug 16, 2020

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Great stay!

Wonderful home that had everything we needed for our family vacation. Clean and beautifully renovated, quick walk to the beach, lots of space, and beautiful sunsets over the canal and sound. Loved our time there!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Aug 6, 2020

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A much needed break from reality!

From our first step in to the house, we were tickled with our choice in booking at temporary sanity. The home is stunning! Kitchen well stocked, plenty of space for hanging out, decor is on point and the finishes are luxurious. We found it to have everything we needed or could have asked for in a vacation home. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen and Bill G.

Aug 2, 2020

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Feels like home.

Our family loves to stay at temporary sanity. We have been here many years in the past. This year was different. The renovations and decorations and upgrades look great. A beautiful quiet place For our family vacation. We are sorry to say that we will not be renting again however, as the price is now out of our range. One comment I would make is that the listing states 10 adults and space for four cars. That doesn’t add up. With 10 adults you’re sure to have more than four cars!

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