Title: Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets 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=33486896&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets ## Photo gallery for Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets ![Exterior - Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486900/33486896/w3072h2280x0y0-2f9a1861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486900/33486896/5b7a5b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486900/33486896/26e33359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486900/33486896/f6144290.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33486900/33486896/f030b569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surf City's 5-Star Home is a beach haven in the heart of Topsail Island, where you can unwind on the large covered front deck or enjoy quality time with family and pets in the fenced backyard. This beautiful modern home features a spacious living/dining room, coastal-style furniture, and high-speed wireless internet. With three bedrooms sleeping six and two full baths, it's perfect for families or friends. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61302 sq ft ## Popular amenities - 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. ### Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets We hope you enjoy your stay in SURF CITY'S 5-STAR HOME! . . . and new for 2025: LINENS AND TOWELS: Bed linens and towels are provided at no extra charge! - '5 STARS: We found perfection. ... a perfect place for a family with a dog.' - '5 STARS: Very nice and clean. The front porch is wonderful and the dog loved the fenced-in backyard.' - '5 STARS: Like home only better with the beach so close by and the sound of the waves as we slept!' - '5 STARS: Absolutely Wonderful!!!! ... I cannot say enough about the house and location.' - '5 STARS: This rental was everything it said it was.... It was perfect.' - '5 STARS: It doesn't get any better. ... Don't miss this great rental!! 6 Stars' - '5 STARS: Highly recommend. Perfect for anyone with a pet....Very clean, well kept, well appointed.' - '5 STARS: Fantastic Vacation Home!!!... You will not be disappointed!' - '5 STARS: Living area is huge.... The beds were VERY comfortable.' - '5 STARS: Great home in a great location. ... Recommend highly!' - '5 STARS: My Wife and I are planning to make this one of our annual vacation spots.' \================================== RENTAL NOTES: - CLEANING: Professional cleaning service provides extra cleaning and disinfecting before your arrival, as well as linens and towels. - CANCELLATION: 14 days' notice for full payment return (7 days for 50%), lowest requirement in the industry. \================================== THE HOME: TOPSAIL ISLAND is wonderfully slow-paced and family-friendly. This beautiful modern beach home, recently updated, is owned by the author and photographer of 'Topsail Island: Mayberry by the Sea.' It is in a residential neighborhood in northern Surf City, near North Topsail Beach. The home is one-and-one-half (1½) blocks from the beach and just one-half (½) block from one of Surf City's scenic canals, lined with boats and large homes and visible from the decks. It is 2 miles from the shopping/restaurant center of the island. THE ONE-LEVEL HOME has a large, spacious living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. A big kitchen opens to it. There are three bedrooms sleeping a total of six, including large master suite with king bed, all with ceiling fans, and two full baths. Bed linens and towels provided at no extra charge. Coastal-style furniture, seascape paintings/prints and other island art decorate the home. (No smoking, please.) Pergo Boathouse flooring is in the living areas. THE BACKYARD IS FENCED, a Topsail rarity. This is perfect for anyone with young children or pets (up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed). Other amenities: keyless electronic door lock; large covered front deck with rockers and ocean breezes, perfect for waiting out any occasional showers; two long driveways, partially covered; outdoor shower; gas grill on back patio; ceiling fans inside throughout; high-speed wireless internet; 72-channel cable. YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE with both Topsail and this home! \================================== Home, built in 2000, is continually updated: - NEW FOR 2026 : Master bathroom remodel with walk-in shower. - NEW FOR 2025 : Refrigerator-freezer with icemaker, Luxury mattress toppers for king and queen beds, front storm door. New service: Bed linens and bath towels provided at no extra charge. - NEW FOR 2024: Rear storm door, paint in two bedrooms and bathroom, air fryer, replacement kitchen faucet. - NEW FOR 2023: Luxury queen bed for 2nd Bedroom, toilet for master bath, pillows for all bedrooms, larger TVs in all locations, replacement rocker for front porch, replacement back door. Keywords: Beach House, Island Home, Fenced Yard, Pets, Dogs, Wi-Fi, Camp Lejeune --- VRBO DETAILS: ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Recycling - Unit size: 1,302 square feet ## Similar properties ![Studio (3 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115549800/115549711/55c552d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfectly Seasun'd by Topsail Realty Holly Ridge - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=115549711&PinnedHotelID=115549711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108940000/108932600/108932562/c11e2c62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beaches: Home w/ Patio in Surf City! 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Beginning 2020 with SUPER-CLEAN: Now EXTRA cleaning and DISINFECTING b ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Up to 2 well-behaved pets ($33 EACH PER NIGHT). ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the neighborhood Located in Surf City, this vacation home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Surf City travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Surf-City.dx6339267) [View more Vacation Homes in Surf City](https://www.expedia.com/Surf-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6339267-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.44570%2C-77.51427&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JCiuhhMzQfQOdjVKW6OBPp7YHb0=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - ![Surf City Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/166778/7852b491-357f-4959-8199-3c78250eb7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Beach 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Surf City Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/544058a5-dde8-4e99-b106-a268aa874b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Pier 4 min drive \- 2.7 miles - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 54 min drive \- 35.8 miles - ![Wrightsville Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066253/6d358e96-3964-4597-8eb5-bece01ff4fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wrightsville Beach 56 min drive \- 37.4 miles - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center 46 min drive \- 40.1 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 5 min drive - Tortuga’s Nest 9 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 Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets? ### Where is Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets 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 146 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles T. Sep 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very pet friendly, fenced in backyard is ideal. Ideal to stay in Topsail because of location. Very clean, beautiful home. Could not have had better accommodations. Highly recommend and I’m going to buy the book on Amazon about the history. Hope to return soon! ##### Charles T. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie B. Oct 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was nice to have a fenced back yard for our dog. The location was great, but it was unfortunate that it rained the whole time we were there. We will definitely try to come back, though!Ray was a very kind and gracious host! ##### Melanie B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan J. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful beach house! The home was lovely, well appointed, and close to beach access #2\. The front porch was great, and the neighborhood was friendly and easy to access. Ray was a fantastic host, very responsive and helpful! The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this home! ##### Susan J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca L. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mayberry by the sea House was perfect for what we needed. Close to the beach, clean, in great neighborhood ##### Rebecca L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne S. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location - great house Loved the location. Quiet neighborhood. Back deck has views of the canal. House is well appointed, clean and beds really comfy. ##### Yvonne S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie M. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2024 The property was very nice and the fenced in yard was great for the dogs. Very close access to the beach and great location. ##### Laurie M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve S. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Totally Enjoyed Vacation This home we stayed at was great, the only complaint I have is with Mother Nature, Mon - Wed the waves were to strong for boogie boarding! ##### Steve S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great pet friendly Place! Home was clean and it was pet friendly. Needs a lot of updating, but that did not bother us. Would stay again! Make sure you bring your own linens as they are not provided! I personally forgot, but that was my fault. ##### Laura T. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elihau G. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A pleasant and airy beach cottage. This house is spacious, full of light and convenient to the beach. It has a large living room, and kitchen. Dining area with a large table. Comfortable beds. Front porch with chairs and back porch with a table and chairs. The enclosed back yard is ideal for your dog and the enclosed outdoor shower with hot water is great for the (mandatory) rinse off when returning from the beach. We had a very enjoyable stay. ##### Elihau G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine M. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home layout We loved our stay here - one level living was so nice and unique compared to most rentals in the area. Kitchen had almost everything we needed and we made most of our meals. We couldn't find a grill brush so we picked one up and left it under the kitchen sink. Hopefully the next guests enjoy as much as we did! My only hesitation in giving a glowing review is that we'll have trouble booking again! Truly enjoyed. ##### Katherine M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Topsail is best in September This property had everything we needed. The space was very comfortable for five adults, three of them worked a couple days remote. The outdoor shower was perfect to rinse off the sand. We had room in the kitchen to cook together and we spent a lot of time on the two open air porches. The sliding gate on the front porch gave our older lab a chance to be outside by herself, along with the fenced in backyard. A beautiful added touch were the roses and Cana Lillies that surround the front stairs. Thank you Ray for sharing this home with us. ##### John P. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### LISA C. Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Enjoyed the stay! Great beach house in a lovely area and the backyard is perfect for vacationing with a dog. ##### LISA C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandler W. Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay at the “Mayberry by the Sea.” The beach was easily accessible and the fenced in back yard was great for the dog.Hopefully we will return again next summer. ##### Chandler W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy T. Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean. Exactly as advertised. ##### Nancy T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ryan C. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome stay!! Ray McAllister was a huge help and answered every question that I had !! ##### ryan C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobbi D. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a great find! Super close to the beach. The home was clean and comfortable.Ray was amazing with responding to communication. I was surprising my sister for her birthday and he was so helpful in making it happen. We had a great time here. ##### Bobbi D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew W. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were very pleased with our stay. It was clean, check in was easy, the walk to the beach was short, the owner was friendly, easy to reach and responded quickly, and the house had several extra things our kiddos enjoyed (books, games, toys). The fenced in yard was nice for our little dog and the outdoor shower was nice after a day at the beach. We will definitely be booking this house again for our next trip. ##### Andrew W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine O. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home Our 3rd time staying here and looking forward going back next year!! ##### Christine O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James D. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 generation family vacay Great location and dog friendly home. Huge/beautiful front porch with afternoon shade was one of the highlights of the vacation. ##### James D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa B. Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay House is beautiful. Property owner very responsive and wonderful! Book this house. !! ##### Alyssa B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Very well-equipped and comfortable home. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the beach. The fenced-in backyard was perfect for our dogs. The homeowner was very responsive when we texted him. We would recommend this home and would stay again. ##### Susan E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilia C. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grammy camp Every year at the end of the school year we take our grand kids for a week. We call it Grammy camp. This year they picked Topsail. We had a great week at the beach. ##### Cecilia C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great fall break We enjoyed our stay. It was fun to read Ray's book and then check out some of the spots that were mentioned. The beach is close by, very nice, and was not crowded. Ray's communication was excellent. Thanks for a great fall break! ##### Verified traveler Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie C. Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and relaxing Although our stay was short, it was very relaxing. The place is absolutely beautiful and dog friendly. There are very detailed instructions about how things work in the house, such as hot/cold knob to the shower, you just have to read :). Overall a great place and we highly recommend! ##### Valerie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas L. Sep 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cousins at Mayberry by the Sea Way a perfect week for me and 2 cousins. Ray was the perfect host. We’ll be back. ##### Thomas L. 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