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

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of South Topsail, this cozy cottage on the canal offers a serene retreat. Relax on the large front porch with a warm cup of coffee and watch the sunrise, or enjoy water activities like kayaking and fishing nearby. With a charcoal grill, outdoor shower, kayak rental included plus bikes and surfboards available for use - everything you need is at your fingertips.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not use neighbors docks. They are private property.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 61 min drive - 38.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gem - ‬31 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 is parking?

Onsite 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. ?

Check-out 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 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).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebekkah W.

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

Great location and easy access, just 1 hiccup

The owners were great and had great communication. Shared lots of info about the location. But when we arrived there was a dead roach in one of the rooms, I immediately texted the owner and he explained they had had a lot of rain and that sometimes happened but that they have the house sprayed regularly. Ok I can move forward with that, we were also just staying 2 nights. Everything was clean and well maintained. 2nd night…. A live one in the bathroom. We were leaving the next day so we just killed it. And the grass could have used mowing. But other than that, it was a great house, lots of chairs and beach items for use. Perfect location, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was a peaceful retreat. The location near the end of the island was calm and relaxing. The house was right beside the beach access at the end of the road. It was clean and nicely decorated. Linens and towels provided, stocked kitchen and tons of beach supplies in the laundry room downstairs. Check in/out process very easy. I will definitely stay again if I come back to Topsail. Thank you! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Perfect stay!!!

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay H., Davidson, North Carolina

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Mocksville, NC

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

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

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