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Soundfront 4BR with Private Dock & Beach & Elevator. Walk to Town
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Topsail Beach, NC
- Place, Surf City Beach3 min walk
- Place, Sea Turtle Hospital9 min walk
- Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach10 min walk
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Kids bunk
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Main floor queen
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs master
1 King Bed
Upstairs queen guest
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Ground floor bath
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Jack and jill part2
Toilet · Shower only
Main floor bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master bath
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs jack and jill
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Soundfront 4BR with Private Dock & Beach & Elevator. Walk to Town
A rare find on Topsail Island — this 2,200 sqft soundfront home sits right on the Intracoastal Waterway with your own private dock and a sandy beach that emerges at every low tide. The ocean beach is a 5-minute walk, the village shops and restaurants are 10 minutes on foot, and an elevator serves all 3 floors.
**The Home**
This is a spacious, well-equipped family retreat with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a ground-floor half bath, and room for 10 guests. The master suite upstairs features an oversized rainshower, double vanity, washer drier, and separate water closet. The jack-and-jill bathroom between the bunk room and main-level queen has private sinks and toilets for each room with a shared shower.
The full kitchen is stocked with T-fal cookware, an air fryer, panini press, and Keurig. A second fridge in the elevator room makes it easy to load coolers or store extra beverages. The gas grill and outdoor dining furniture are perfect for evening cookouts with a sunset view.
Connect to the Sonos indoor/outdoor speaker system for the perfect vacation soundtrack (just be mindful of quiet hours at 10 PM). Every bedroom has a smart TV, and the house has WiFi.
**The Dock & Private Beach**
This is what sets the Canterbury Sandcastle apart. At low tide, a sandy beach emerges right off the dock — kids can wade and splash in calm, shallow sound water while you relax on the deck. Drop a fishing line off the floating dock (3-4 ft deep at low tide) or the main dock (+11 ft deep at the end).
At high tide, the dock is perfect for jumping in, crabbing, or just watching the dolphins cruise by. Bring your own boat? Drop in at Bush's Marina and tie up — just use proper bumpers to protect your boat and our dock.
Sunsets from the dock are the highlight of every stay. Guests consistently mention this in their reviews.
Note: Boat lift is not included. Owner's boat and trailer may be parked on the far side of the driveway. Use of dock at own risk.
**Why Families Love This Home**
- Private sound-side beach at low tide — calm, shallow water for kids
- Elevator to all 3 floors — no carrying luggage, strollers, or beach gear upstairs
- Wheelchair accessible with some threshold assistance
- Bunk room sleeps up to 4 kids (2 twins + twin bunk)
- Pack 'n play and high chair available
- Children's books, toys, and games
- Ground-floor half bath + outdoor shower — rinse off before coming inside
- Includes beach chairs and many beach toys, corn hole, pickleball set, basketball, pool noodles
- Multiple decks with great furniture for the whole family
- 5-minute walk to ocean beach, 10 minutes to everything in town
**Sleeping Arrangements**
- Master suite: King bed, oversized rainshower, double vanity, bidet, separate water closet
- Upper queen room: Queen bed
- Main-level queen room: Queen bed, adjacent full bath with tub
- Bunk room: 2 twin beds + twin bunk (sleeps 4), jack-and-jill bath with private sinks/toilets
- Ground-floor half bath with outdoor shower
**Location — Walk to Everything**
- Topsail Skating Rink: 10-minute walk
- Village restaurants, shops, and pier: 10-minute walk
- Putt-putt, arcade, playground, pickleball & tennis: all walkable
- Basketball count one block away
- Family Bingo at the assembly building (seasonal)
- Weekly craft fair (seasonal)
**Parking & Access**
- Covered carport (2 vehicles) + gravel lot (3+ vehicles)
- Elevator to all 3 floors
- Wheelchair accessible with threshold assistance
**Check-In / Check-Out**
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Summer season: Sunday-to-Sunday weekly rental
- Keyless entry with private guest code
- On-island host support
**Check-Out Checklist**
- Load and start the dishwasher
- Strip used beds and gather used towels
- Remove personal items and leftover food, take out trash
- Turn off lights, lock doors, close sliders
- Set thermostats to 75
- Roll out trash/recycle bins if checkout falls on trash day
- Pull floating dock ladder out of water
- Clean fish cleaning station if used
**House Rules**
- Minimum age: 25
- No smoking in or on property (will forfeit deposit)
- No pets
- No parties or events
- Quiet hours after 10 PM
- Ring cameras on exterior only (driveway and back of house)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
**The Home**
This is a spacious, well-equipped family retreat with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a ground-floor half bath, and room for 10 guests. The master suite upstairs features an oversized rainshower, double vanity, washer drier, and separate water closet. The jack-and-jill bathroom between the bunk room and main-level queen has private sinks and toilets for each room with a shared shower.
The full kitchen is stocked with T-fal cookware, an air fryer, panini press, and Keurig. A second fridge in the elevator room makes it easy to load coolers or store extra beverages. The gas grill and outdoor dining furniture are perfect for evening cookouts with a sunset view.
Connect to the Sonos indoor/outdoor speaker system for the perfect vacation soundtrack (just be mindful of quiet hours at 10 PM). Every bedroom has a smart TV, and the house has WiFi.
**The Dock & Private Beach**
This is what sets the Canterbury Sandcastle apart. At low tide, a sandy beach emerges right off the dock — kids can wade and splash in calm, shallow sound water while you relax on the deck. Drop a fishing line off the floating dock (3-4 ft deep at low tide) or the main dock (+11 ft deep at the end).
At high tide, the dock is perfect for jumping in, crabbing, or just watching the dolphins cruise by. Bring your own boat? Drop in at Bush's Marina and tie up — just use proper bumpers to protect your boat and our dock.
Sunsets from the dock are the highlight of every stay. Guests consistently mention this in their reviews.
Note: Boat lift is not included. Owner's boat and trailer may be parked on the far side of the driveway. Use of dock at own risk.
**Why Families Love This Home**
- Private sound-side beach at low tide — calm, shallow water for kids
- Elevator to all 3 floors — no carrying luggage, strollers, or beach gear upstairs
- Wheelchair accessible with some threshold assistance
- Bunk room sleeps up to 4 kids (2 twins + twin bunk)
- Pack 'n play and high chair available
- Children's books, toys, and games
- Ground-floor half bath + outdoor shower — rinse off before coming inside
- Includes beach chairs and many beach toys, corn hole, pickleball set, basketball, pool noodles
- Multiple decks with great furniture for the whole family
- 5-minute walk to ocean beach, 10 minutes to everything in town
**Sleeping Arrangements**
- Master suite: King bed, oversized rainshower, double vanity, bidet, separate water closet
- Upper queen room: Queen bed
- Main-level queen room: Queen bed, adjacent full bath with tub
- Bunk room: 2 twin beds + twin bunk (sleeps 4), jack-and-jill bath with private sinks/toilets
- Ground-floor half bath with outdoor shower
**Location — Walk to Everything**
- Topsail Skating Rink: 10-minute walk
- Village restaurants, shops, and pier: 10-minute walk
- Putt-putt, arcade, playground, pickleball & tennis: all walkable
- Basketball count one block away
- Family Bingo at the assembly building (seasonal)
- Weekly craft fair (seasonal)
**Parking & Access**
- Covered carport (2 vehicles) + gravel lot (3+ vehicles)
- Elevator to all 3 floors
- Wheelchair accessible with threshold assistance
**Check-In / Check-Out**
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Summer season: Sunday-to-Sunday weekly rental
- Keyless entry with private guest code
- On-island host support
**Check-Out Checklist**
- Load and start the dishwasher
- Strip used beds and gather used towels
- Remove personal items and leftover food, take out trash
- Turn off lights, lock doors, close sliders
- Set thermostats to 75
- Roll out trash/recycle bins if checkout falls on trash day
- Pull floating dock ladder out of water
- Clean fish cleaning station if used
**House Rules**
- Minimum age: 25
- No smoking in or on property (will forfeit deposit)
- No pets
- No parties or events
- Quiet hours after 10 PM
- Ring cameras on exterior only (driveway and back of house)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure all doors including sliders are closed. Thermostats are at 75. Trash and recycle bins are rolled out if trash days.
Please have the ladder on the floating dock out of the water and clean off the fish cleaning station if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Topsail Beach
Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Topsail Beach, NC
What's nearby
- Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Sea Turtle Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Missiles and More Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 58 min drive - 75.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 32 min drive
- McDonald's - 32 min drive
- The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - 31 min drive
- Shaka Taco - 29 min drive
- Starbucks - 29 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane H.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Jane H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam S.
18 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Pam S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Topsail Beach Getaway
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nita C.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time fishing with great sound views.
Nita C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam S.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Pam S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tyler S.
9 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend!
Tyler S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Caroline H.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sunsets.
Caroline H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave E.
4 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay again.
Dave E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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