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Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC

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Welcome to Lil'TipSea- Downstairs Only
Plenty of parking!
Downstairs Entrance, go through the gate.
Backyard "Beach" Lounge
Downstairs Living Room and Kitchen Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC

Relax, unwind, and enjoy Topsail Beach from its hidden gem, Lil'TipSea, a convenient, affordable, and accessible ground floor, 2-bedroom beach rental located in historic Topsail Beach. This family-friendly getaway is within a short walking distance of two public beach access points, the Topsail Town Center, delicious restaurants, unique shops, and fun activities for all ages!

Lil'TipSea offers guests a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, air conditioning, Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, linens & toiletries, board games, and outdoor seating to enjoy. This cozy, family-friendly beach rental accommodates 1-4 guests comfortably. There is a Pack 'n Play for additional sleeping spaces for little ones.

Lil'TipSea is located on the south end of Topsail Island offering guests convenience and a surplus of options at their fingertips! This North Carolina beach rental is a short walk to two public beach access points, Empie and Haywood (0.2 miles from Lil'TipSea). Experience other family-friendly walkable attractions including, the Island's famous Jolly Roger Pier and 1950's Roller Rink, Topsail Beach Town Center, Bush Marina, and Topsail Surf and Cycle. Enjoy local dining options from delicious donut shops to fresh seafood and family-owned eateries!

Inside Lil'TipSea:

Enjoy a private entrance, full kitchen, living room, full bath, two queen beds, linens and towels included, & a driveway large enough for your boat. There is a Pack 'n Play for additional sleeping spaces for little ones.

The following amenities are provided at Lil'TipSea at no additional charge-
-Bed linens
-Bath towels and washcloths
-Toilet paper, paper towels, basic cleaning supplies (trash bags, dish soaps).
-Basic cooking spices
-Coffee filters
-Cups/Dishes/Pots/Pans/Silverware/Basic cooking supplies and spices.
-Parking large enough for a boat with a public ramp just a few blocks south.
-Smart TVs in the living room and primary bedroom with apps for your streaming services.


What you need to bring-
-Coffee
-Beach towels, chairs, and accessories.
-Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc)

Nearby Lil'TipSea:

Lil'TipSea is located in the heart of historic Topsail Beach between two public beach accesses (Empie & Haywood) with parking, a short .2 miles (3-5 min) walk from the house.

Bringing a boat? Put in at Bush Marina a few blocks south. Don't have a boat? A local captain in the neighborhood offers sunset cruises and charters to a barrier island that leaves from The Breezeway Dock.

We have a full guide for you with local restaurants, shops, and family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities all around the island.

What should you bring or know?
Our no-pets policy is strict.

Guests will be required to e-sign a rental agreement, provide a valid government ID, and provide a refundable security deposit that will be held on a card starting the day before your reservation and released 2-5 days after checkout if no damage is found. Please ask if there are any questions during this process; this is compliant with NC law and all booking platforms' rules. Failure to sign the agreement, provide the ID, or provide a security deposit is grounds for the reservation to be canceled at no plenty to the host.

This listing is for the downstairs unit only. Please see my other listings for the whole house rental or upstairs rental.

I hope you enjoy your stay at Lil'TipSea!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are permitted to smoke away from the house
Guests are required to e-sign the rental agreement, provide a valid government-issued ID, and provide a refundable security deposit before arrival.
No pets, parties, or open flames of any kind.
Majority of guests must be 25 years or older.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Escape Spa and Inis Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 61 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC on 26 June 2026 start from AU$547, 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 Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Missiles and More Museum and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice amenities, incredible AC!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake D.

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

Great Trip

Excellent little house a short walk from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Diana R.

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

Enjoyed the stay

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica c J.

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

Great getaway!

Comfy beds, kitchen had everything we needed, walking distance to the pool. We had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Cute place

Cute place, fit our family of three. Short drive from surf city, walking distance to top sail
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexia A.

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

A great find on Topsail

Very cute, super clean, close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The host thought of everything and takes pride in her home. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Perfect for our family’s short stay

Lovely place, exactly as advertised. The neighborhood is quiet and residential with easy access (walkable) to public beaches. We enjoyed the sunrise and sunset views over water just minutes from our “home” for our short visit. Beds were comfortable too! Thanks, Sara, fot a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

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

4th of July 2023

It was a super clean space & my family really enjoyed our stay. We walked almost every where we needed to go: to dinner, the beach, the park! Loved the outside hang-out area, as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samira H.

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

Excellent

The property was perfect! Sara was great and we are already planning out next visit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Shark Tooth

Most relaxing vacation getaway we all have had in a while. Very welcoming community. People were very friendly. Beaches were fantastic and water was blue and warm. Even saw a baby turtle make it to the ocean. Rental was very comfortable and clean. Host was fantastic and addressed all our needs. Very nice individual!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

1st Trip to Topsail

This was the first trip to Topsail for my wife and I as well as our one year old son’s first time at the beach. The property location really couldn’t have worked out better, it’s right by a public access and a short drive to any restaurant. This property was cozy for the three of us. We had excellent and fast communication with the owner and the check in process was a breeze. We did forget to sign the guestbook :( Thank you for making our stay pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laurie S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but mold & pests

The house smells of mold has an air freshener running at all times. We found 3 cockroaches while cleaning up and packing this am. Their is no toaster and minimal supplies. My hubby has a mold allergy and was sick the entire time. I took photos and sent to vrbo. There was no directions or lists helping new comers to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

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

A fun end of summer trip

This house was perfect for a trip with my 7 year old granddaughter. We travel to Topsail twice a year and the size and location were perfect. I appreciated the comfortable beds, the quality sheets and towels provided and the many kitchen extras to include bottled waters, sugar, tea, and seasonings. The streaming devices available on the tv was also a plus as was the short walk to the beach and nearby shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Come check it out!

Property was perfect for our needs. Located walking distance to public beach access and a few restaurants & shopping. Quiet neighborhood, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Vacation

It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Cousins weekend!

The apartment was very cute and clean. We enjoyed our weekend and would stay there again. My daughters and their families both said they will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Small but very nice & clean!

Easy walking distance to the beach. It was nice having a full kitchen. Very private and quiet. Definitely would recommend a stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendi W.

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

Cozy and comfortable

We had a wonderful vacation. The house was cozy and comfortable. The short walk to the beach made it very easy to go back and forth for lunch and morning runs. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. We ate in every meal but one and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking, even had plastic dishes with lids to save left overs. Sara was quick to respond or help with any questions we had. She also thought of little touches that were very helpful like labels on the light switches and plenty of room for charging your devices. We will definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Timothy L.

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

Easy excess to beach

Was accommodating
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Couldn't Be Happier!

This place was exactly what my family and I were looking for. It was clean, quiet, had everything we needed, and the beach was about a 3-minute walk away. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We loved our stay and would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Great vacation spot!

Great little get away for our family of three. Walking distance to the beach and to a fun park.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Combs Tree Service

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sara Evans

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What makes this property unique

Lil’TipSea is located on the south end of Topsail Island offering guests convenience and a surplus of options at their fingertips to enjoy! This North Carolina beach rental is a short walk to two public beach access points, Empie and Haywood (0.2 miles from Lil’TipSea). Experience other family-friendly walkable attractions including, the Island’s famous Jolly Roger Pier and 1950’s Roller Rink, Topsail Beach Town Center, Bush Marina, Pickleball courts, and Topsail Surf and Cycle. Enjoy local dining options from delicious donut shops to fresh seafood and family-owned eateries!

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