By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

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Living room and Ocean View from the Kitchen

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Explore the area

North Topsail Beach, NC

North Topsail Beach11 min walk
Seaview Pier5 min drive
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center43 min drive
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Come stay "By The Sea" in this little slice of oceanfront heaven. Enjoy beautiful views from your open-floorplan living space, or better yet- sit out on the private balcony watching the waves roll in. You will love the direct beach access right outside your front door. Walk miles on the tranquil & beautiful Topsail Beach, fish in the surf, or just sit back, relax & work on your tan. Always be on the lookout for dolphins out in your front yard!

We would love to host you "By the Sea"!

About the Property:

* A true oceanfront gem for your beach getaway!
* First-floor, Point unit in building 3 of Topsail Reef.
* 1 bed/1bath; no elevator access and half-flight of stairs to reach the property.
* Sleeps up to 4, ideal for couples or smaller groups/families.
* Keyless and contactless check in!

Outdoor Delights:

* Private oceanfront balcony with two Adirondack chairs
* Perfect for enjoying drinks with stunning ocean, sunrise and sunset views.
* Sunrise and sunset views on the balcony.
* Dolphins swimming in the waves are almost a sure site!

Inside Comforts:

* Ocean views from every living area!
* Well-equipped kitchen; formal seating, ice maker in freezer and coffee bar
* AC in each room
* In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience
* Full bathroom with shower panel system!
* Exceptional seating from the living room to the balcony.

Sleeping Arrangements:

* Master bedroom with 12" king-sized gel foam mattress.
* Smart TV, streaming services, and ample storage in master bedroom.
* Murphy bed (chest style) with 6" memory foam mattress.

Beach Access and Amenities:

* Beach access RIGHT outside your front door!
* Private to HOA community
* High tide may cover bottom stairs; alternative access points nearby.
* 4 beach chairs provided.
* Avoid sandbags around building pillars to slow beach erosion.
* HOA amenities: oceanfront community, private beach accesses, Tennis/Basketball courts, laundry facility and more.

What to Bring:

* Beach towels, toys and supplies
* Streaming logins for Smart TVs
* Toiletries, extra paper goods, laundry pods for community laundry facility if desired

Linens and Paper Goods:

* Full set of linens and towels provided
* "Kitchen pack" with sponge and dish towel included.
* Enough paper towels and toilet paper to get you started.

Kitchen Items Provided:

* Toaster, Keurig and regular coffee pot, blender, utensils, pots/pans, and more.

Recommendations for an Easy Stay:

* "Sweet Dreams Linen & Rentals": They deliver welcome packages, child items, and beach essentials directly to your door.
* Food Lion Online Grocery Ordering: Conveniently schedule delivery via "Food Lion To Go" at the Sneads Ferry location for a well-stocked kitchen upon check-in.
* Topsail Island Bellhop Boys: Schedule in advance for effortless check-in/out - they'll unload all your luggage for a stress-free start and finish to your stay.

Notes on Pets and Parking:

* Unfortunately, no pets or emotional support animals allowed.
* Respectful consideration for full time residents with pets.
* 2 parking passes provided; towing strictly enforced

*Please read through "additional house rules" prior to booking*

Property manager

Alan Martin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Air conditioning

New Polywood patio furniture - new balcony!

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Guests are required to sign our Renter Agreement in addition to the VRBO agreement.

Primary renter must be above the age of 21 and be present on site for the duration of the stay

Guest will be required to accept a $300 Hold to their Credit Card for a Security Deposit

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

North Topsail Beach - 11 min walk
Seaview Pier - 5 min drive
North Shore Golf Course - 10 min drive
Thurston Art Gallery - 17 min drive
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 43 min drive

Getting around

Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

The Crooked Lotus - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Riverview Cafe - 20 min drive
Taco Bell - 15 min drive
Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! located?

This North Topsail Beach condo is on the beach, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from North Topsail Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and Seaview Pier. North Shore Golf Course and Thurston Art Gallery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

2 May 2024

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

Beautiful Views

We enjoyed our stay…. beautiful sunset! Clean and peaceful my only suggestion would be supply more towels and wash cloths and a rug at the front door and balcony door. Loved having in unit washer and dryer…

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

22 Apr 2024

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

Over the top amazing

This place delivered everything expected and then some. We went on a girls trip and have nothing but good to say from check in to check out. Alan was easily available, the place was clean, had AMAZING views, and incredible location, and the list could go on and on. We did get to see the dolphins playing just outside our balcony. Was so cool to hear the waves of the ocean the entire stay and to be able to step out onto the beach at low tide was the best. There is also a beach located minutes up the road and a short drive down the other way. Great stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

20 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic Weekend Stay!

My husband and I came to the area to visit our son for Super Bowl weekend and stayed in N Topsail at By the Sea - Alan’s wonderful condo at Topsail Reef. We had an amaking experience from the time of booking till the day we left. Not only was the communication absolutely superb, the condo was pristine and comfortable, the online guide we received was incredibly helpful, and the check-in/out process was very clear and easy. With this condo being right on the ocean - the waves lulled us to sleep each night (in a king size bed to boot!) and the ease of getting to the beach made it the perfect getaway! We would absolutely recommend staying By the Sea and hope to be back again very soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

23 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful little condo overlooking the sea!

This condo was beautiful, clean, well stocked, comfortable and its balcony was right out over the sea where we could see the dolphins and birds playing every day! My wife and I had a lovely little getaway. It is within 15-20 minutes of lots of restaurants and shopping. It had a nice king sized bed (and a Murphy hideaway bed that we did not use). We’d definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

12 Nov 2023

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

Close to the water!

Can't beat the ocean views or beach access for this property. Very responsive host. Great shower.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alan Martin

We are a small family of 5 with two amazing little boys and our precious baby girl. We are self-proclaimed beach bums and fell in love with Topsail Island after our first family vacation there (as a family of 3) in 2020. We take great pride in our listings and strive to give each and every guest a 5-star experience in our favorite place.

As hosts, we are here for you at ANY time for ANY reason no matter how small.

We would love to host you for your next beach getaway!

Why they chose this property

The Topsail Reef HOA is a very unique condo complex- you can literally not get any closer to the ocean! During high-tides the water comes right up to the sandbags- at first it may be a little worrisome, but rest-assured the building is safe! It is incredibly calming to sit out on the balcony staring out at miles and miles of endless ocean while listening to the waves crashing below. As one guest put it (paraphrasing!)- it's like being on a cruise ship without the people, motion sickness, & norovirus! The town & HOA work diligently every year on beach nourishment projects.

We also love "The Reef" because of its tranquil and low-key atmosphere (nothing like the crowded beaches up north) and its proximity to the inlet, which is a great place to take a walk and comb the beach for treasures.

What makes this property unique

*Cute, cozy, & beachy, oceanfront, private balcony, walk in shower with rainfall shower head, gel foam king bed, in unit washer/dryer memory foam queen murphy bed- fall asleep to the sights and sounds of the ocean!*