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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Explore the area
North Topsail Beach, NC
Surf City Beach
Place, Surf City Beach
1 min walk
Sea Haven Beach
Place, Sea Haven Beach
1 min drive
North Topsail Beach
Place, North Topsail Beach
6 min drive
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
50 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Kids Room
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Sunrise
1 Queen Bed
Sunset
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck
Answer to Prayer is an airy ocean front home that is just the ticket for enjoying Topsail Island up close and in style.
The house accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Answer to Prayer is located at 122 Topsail Rd North Topsail Beach over the North High Rise Bridge to the island and 3 1/2 miles south. It is a short drive (4 miles) to downtown Surf City (and the new high rise bridge) for shopping and dining. A dog friendly, smoke free refuge for you, your family and friends is waiting.
You'll love the mornings. We like to get up early with a steaming cup of coffee and sit out on the deck. It's so quiet, but the beach is waking up. The waves crash on the shore, sea gulls gawk at one another.
A flock of pelicans come 'floating' on the winds as they cruise the tops of the waves looking for breakfast. The morning sun warms us up.
My husband decides he wants to go for a ride on his bike. He heads south on the bike shoulder lane waving at the friendly islanders driving in the early morning. After a good run to the southern part of the island, he gets off at the point to smell the jasmine and salt air.
As he heads back, he stops at "Seas the Day," a beach house owned by a friend of ours in Surf City. We have friends staying there who have come to Topsail Island the same week as us. After he greets them and visits for a while, he invites them to the barbecue we are planning that night.
While he is riding on his bike, I decide I will take a quick dip and swim a little. The water is chilly at first, but then the Caribbean kissed waters seem to warm up. After a workout, I climb back on the beach and then to take a shower. I decide that I will lay in the sun later. But first I want to do a little shopping at this absolutely darling clothes shop in Surf City.
I could go on and on about how much you'll enjoy Answer to Prayer, but I invite you to come and make your own vacation.
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Dogs yes; Cats No. Unattended dogs must be crated.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
house rules:
1. no grilling on the deck (by City Ordinance).
2. no dogs on the furniture
3. no illegal drugs in house
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 010842
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 deadlock
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 looking for area attractions can visit Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Travelling with kids? Consider Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 42 min drive - 60.3 km
Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 64.4 km
Getting around
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Fish Monger's Honest Seafood - 15 min drive
Shaka Taco - 8 min drive
Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - 8 min drive
Southern Roots Grille - 15 min drive
Surf City Line - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck ?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck on 17 May 2026 start from AU$546, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck located?
Nestled on the beach, this Ocean City Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. North Topsail Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Great on the doorstep beach view! Clean cottage with all that you would need in the kitchen for cooking meals. Quick response time when communicating with host. Already booked for return next year.
This was our second stay at the Answer to Prayer. The house is a perfect fit for our family. We had ample room to spread out and to be together for meals. Beds were comfortable, and of course, the beach access and view is fantastic.
I just can't say enough positive things about our stay. The home was lovely, well appointed and very clean. The furniture and beds were comfortable. The deck was perfect and we loved having both higher chairs and lower ones depending on the breeze and how cool it was.Being just steps from the beach was amazing. We went down to the ocean and back many times a day because it was so convenient. The manager and owner were very easy to work with and provided excellent communication and service.I highly recommend. We will definitely book again.
Really enjoyed our stay here and plan to return. Great size home, pretty view, quiet location, well stocked and clean. Everything you could want in a vacation property!
Host was wonderful. Beautiful and well maintained. Definitely read the contract because you need to either rent towels/ sheets or bring them with you. Same with condiments. However the house is well worth it and - again- the hosts are marvelous. Already rebooked.
Property is just as described. Really easy access to the beach, or if you just want to stay on the deck and relax. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed. Host was great to work with when we had any questions and checked to make sure we were enjoying our stay! Highly recommend!
Ann K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Roger & Darlene Thompson
Roger and Darlene are from Gahanna, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. Roger is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and Darlene is originally from Indiana. Growing up without a North Carolina beach. We love Topsail Island. With the stress of life it is great to get away with friends and family. We have two grown children who also enjoy joining us at the beach.
Why they chose this property
After sending our daughter off to school at UNC Wilmington in the fall of 2005, we decided to look for a vacation rental in the area. Really just out of curiosity. Being from Ohio this beach is a real treat and being an architect I wanted a house that was architecturally exciting. One of our dear friends had purchased a house and a duplex and told us about Topsail Island,and how quiet and not crowded it was. Well I feel in love with 'Answer to Prayer' in September when I came up for a parents weekend. We waited until March to make an offer and it was still on the market ( in 2005 things were moving a lot faster). We really felt our prayer had been answered when price was reduced, we both were in agreement and the house was available. We have had fun painting and decorating and relaxing with our friends on the deck. Many of our families who stay come back year after year, treat the house as it was their own and call it home. We hope you will enjoy our home too. i hope you will too.
What makes this property unique
The house is kid friendly with gates for the stairs going down to the beach and to the driveway. Also suitable for keeping dogs on the deck. We provide a high chair and games and DVDs. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan as well as A/C for upstairs and down.
Turtle watching is also quite common in this section of North Topsail Beach.
Languages:
English
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