Title: "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000450427&destination=Holly+Ridge%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=86317211&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage ## Photo gallery for "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86320000/86317300/86317211/1281f8da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86320000/86317300/86317211/ab89e446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86320000/86317300/86317211/ff8ff2fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86320000/86317300/86317211/93b74e67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86320000/86317300/86317211/ce6b393a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage provides laundry facilities and more. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this vacation home is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage ❤️Welcome to Island Time! During your stay, you will be greeted with panoramic ocean views from nearly every room in the house. The house's multi-level deck overlooking the water, staircase to the beach and 2 outdoor showers, promises endless fun in the sun. The 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths are great for multi-family gatherings. There is also never a bad time to curl up and read a book or play a board game, while listening to the waves crashing on the beach. Welcome to the heart of Surf City and the best that Topsail Island has to offer! 😍 GENERAL: ✅ FREE PARKING directly in front of the cabin for up to two vehicles max ✅ SELF CHECK-IN with provided code in advance to remain contactless during the stay ✅ OCEANFRONT and the sea is visible from nearly every room in the house ✅ HIGH-SPEED WIFI available throughout the house for multiple devices ✅ KING BED in the master bedroom, queens in three bedrooms and 1 set of bunk beds ✅ PRIVATE SPACE for multi-family groups and extra common sleeping areas for the kiddos ✅ COOKING APPLIANCES include an oven, stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, slow-cooker, blender, coffee maker, dishwasher and a charcoal grill ✅ FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN includes pots, pans and cooking utensils as well as plates, bowls, cups and silverware ✅ HIGH QUALITY mattresses, pillows, linens, bed covers, bath towels, and hand towels ✅ WASHER/DRYER to handle all your laundry needs (stackable and convenient) ✅ SUPPLIES INCLUDED: paper towels, toilet paper, snacks, coffee, and dishwasher pods ✅ OTHER ITEMS include an iron, ironing board and cleaning supplies ENTERTAINMENT: ✅ SEASIDE walks and shell collecting within steps ✅ DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS daily from the back deck ✅ Popular BOARD GAMES for hours of family fun ✅ ARCADE SYSTEM for the kiddos (multiple games) ✅ HD TV in every bedroom with streaming channels ✅ CORNHOLE and other outdoor games available ✅ PIER and restaurants a couple miles down shore ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Recycling - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17800/17732/70bf1e41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shell Island Resort - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the neighborhood Located in Surf City, this vacation home is on the 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 Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. 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Airport (ILM) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 5 min drive - Tortuga’s Nest 10 min walk - Sear's Landing 7 min drive - Daddy Mac's Beach Grille 5 min drive - Shaka Taco 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage? ### What time is check-out at "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage? ### Where is "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Island Time", Peaceful 5BR Oceanfront Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff N. Oct 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a home with a awesome location, we had everything we needed, will go back for sure ##### Jeff N. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cleo R. Nov 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was highly communicative and the house had everything we needed. Staying right on the beach was incredible. ##### Cleo R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert & Dannielle J. Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the PERFECT place for a family getaway! Not sure it is possible to be closer to the ocean than this fabulous house. Lots of room, and little extras throughout.Totally coming back to this wonderful place! ##### Robert & Dannielle J. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adena N. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay here!! We couldn't have asked for a better house, view, location, or host. Overall an amazing experience. Perfect for our family group & kiddos! We are already taking about our next trip back. We would love to stay here again. Lee was so quick to respond to messages and so friendly. ##### Adena N. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ashley M. Oct 4, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Pleasant We really enjoyed our stay. The house was small but cozy. We loved how close it was to the water. ##### Ashley M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber B. Apr 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family getaway Pleasant experience from the start. Fast response time to questions. Location is perfect. Would highly recommend. ##### Amber B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia F. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation! A wonderful beach house! We loved walking down the back steps and being on the beach. So convenient when u have little kids. Host was amazing with his response time and kindness. For years my family and I have gone to a different NC beach for vacation but I just reserved this house again for next summer! It’s awesome! ##### Cynthia F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa S. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorable Vacation Our family absolutely loved our vacation at Island Time! The ocean views are incredible, and there are plenty of amenities provided that made our stay a perfect getaway. The location is far enough away from retail businesses so that it's not congested, yet close enough to restaurants and shops so that outings don't monopolize vacation time. The home was clean, which is always a must for our travel taste. Lee, the owner, is very prompt and kind with his communication, too. In fact, we have already requested to stay at this home again next year, since the entire process was smooth and efficient, and since our children loved this particular area so much for their first time there. We have rented several beach homes, and this is the first time that we have repeated a stay in the same home, so I hope that speaks volumes about the home and communication with the owner! ##### Teresa S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### marknbon s. Oct 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sitting on the shore Such a terrific location. The house was very nice, and the host easy to communicate with. One thing should be noted on the description. You have to go through another bedroom to get to the master. This is rather awkward when you're the early riser and have to pass through that room to get downstairs. We wondered if that room wasn't originally a sitting area for the master. P.S. If that room is kept as a bedroom, it would be better to have bunkbeds. That way a couple of kids in there wouldn't be as disruptive. That being said, we have rebooked for next year! ##### marknbon s. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Olbuford Dec 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and owner! We chose “Island Time” for our now-annual after-Thanksgiving trip to Topsail Island and had a lovely 4-day stay. We really enjoy the island at this time of the year when the crowds are gone and access and traffic are hassle-free. We had another good time this year and loved our stay in this property. It’s in a great location right on the ocean and not far at all from the stores, restaurants and amenities of Surf City. The home itself was clean and equipped as “advertised.” Our host, Lee Ayers, was friendly, prompt, helpful, and thorough in his communication and handling of our stay. We have nary a contrary word to say on all of the above. That all said, I must note that the property is getting a bit long in the tooth and is in need of some updates and remodeling (on that score, it’s apparent the owner is aware of these needs and is addressing them—even during our stay a contractor was there taking measurements for replacement of the house’s deck and porches). On the inside, besides some needed cosmetic touch-ups, it seemed that the home’s windows and sliders are past their prime: the heating and AC system battled to keep the house at appropriate temperatures. There is a pretty noticeable temperature difference between the two levels. Still, we have no regrets at all in staying here and any minor inconvenience was more than outweighed by the home’s location, features, and caring and competent management. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here on our next trip. ##### Olbuford Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Art N. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unbeatable Stay and Location We had an amazing time at this beach house. It’s one of the few remaining places on Topsail with direct beach access, which made it incredibly easy to maximize our time on the sand, especially with young kids in tow. The home itself was updated, homey, and most importantly, very clean. Lee was a thoughtful and accommodating host throughout our stay. We truly felt at home and hope to return again soon! ##### Art N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin D. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location and friendly host! This was my family’s first trip to Top Sail. A friend recommended this beach house and it was perfect - especially if you have young children. You walk out the door and you are on the beach! The house was clean and the host was easy to communicate with. We will be back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/66daf212-131b-4980-9735-b75733192dc1-1752366059102.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/151dfe8c-e1ec-4b1c-b6b9-a46a2d52dbeb-1752366059497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Erin D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph P. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach stay everything was great ##### Ralph P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug B. May 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a great week. Lee was an awesome host. ##### Doug B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael M. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Paradise Lee was an incredible host, and the property was literal perfection. We would 100% stay at Lee’s home again. ##### Rachael M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott D. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome experience Great location. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very clean home with great amenities. Highly recommended stay. ##### Scott D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tess V. Sep 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Very nice and relaxing, great weather, beautiful home, best vacation we have had in a long time! ##### Tess V. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank A. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We had a great time staying here. Lee was very quick in responding to a question. Close to everything. Would definitely do again. Thanks Lee for sharing your house! The Acquanita’s ##### Frank A. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vickie K. Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We will come back : - ) The property was in a great location right on the beach ... we had 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and a beautiful deck with a porch swing and plenty of seating for us all. Lee was great to work with and we look forward to staying there again in the future! ##### Vickie K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### phyllis j. Apr 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time One of the best places to stay. We were right on the beach. The kids loved it.we enjoyed being so close to the beach. All we had to do was carry our chairs to bottom of the steps and sit beside the steps, because at high tide the water came close to the steps..we enjoyed our family time together. Thanks for being such a good host ##### phyllis j. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Brandie C. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! We chose this house because of its location and we enjoyed our vacation! Communicating with the property manager was great. We received quick responses and they were very accommodating. The down side to this property is that the stairs are all very steep and difficult for my mother in law to climb. We loved being directly on the beach and look forward to visiting Topsail Island again! ##### Brandie C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Glenda S. Sep 30, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great Location Loved the location but was very disappointed that the house was not clean. Carpet was very dirty especially on stairs. Oven was dirty, fans had dust and dirt hanging from blades and the showers had hair and lots of sand in them. There was a short in the wiring of the light in the upstairs bedroom. The sliding door to deck was very hard to open and close and locks do not work on these doors. We enjoyed the ocean and the weather but all the things i have listed were a great disappointment for the price we paid for the week. One sister was unable to join us. ##### Glenda S. 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