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☀️Waterfront Cottage With Dock - Steps To Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️

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Private dock with seating.
Our private dock over the sound has four Adirondack chairs.
Our private dock on the sound.
Private dock
Sunset view from our dock.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Popular LocationNorth Topsail Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeaview Pier7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurf City Pier10 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

☀️Waterfront Cottage With Dock - Steps To Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️

Welcome to Steps To The Sound, an adorable and cozy soundside cottage in North Topsail Beach. This home was meticulously renovated and decorated by veteran vacation home owners/managers, who have been offering exceptional rentals to travelers since 2012. This home sleeps a maximum of four, and while it may be on the small side, it is full of character, amenities and was designed with guest needs in mind.

We are in an ideal location in North Topsail, convenient to both Surf City and Sneads Ferry. The beach access is a short walk across Island Drive.

The home is located directly on the sound, and offers a private dock to enjoy peace and quiet, and stunning sunsets over the sound. The main living area was transformed from a cramped space with too many walls to an open floor plan with a large dining island, and views of the sound from the kitchen and living area. There is a cushy & comfy sofa, two swivel chairs (for facing both the sofa and the TV) and a 65" Smart TV. The kitchen is fully stocked for your cooking needs, and we have a steamer pot ready for your vacation seafood boils. We offer a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet that's left empty for guest food storage. We keep the kitchen stocked with dish soap, dishwasher tabs, hand soap, kitchen towels, 2 rolls of paper towels and a full supply of trash bags.

There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both bedrooms have premium Tempur-Cloud mattresses by Tempurpedic. The master bedroom has a king bed, and ensuite bathroom with custom tile shower, and sound views with a slider to the back deck. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and is adjacent to the hallway full bath with custom tiled bathtub/shower combo. Each bedroom has custom closets with shelving and dual hanging space. Although the cottage is compact, we have taken great care to maximize storage for your personal items. Each bedroom also features nightstands with drawers for your clothing or essentials. We supply all linens (sheets, towels, and beach towels).

There is a laundry room in the cottage as well with a full-size stackable washer/dryer, an iron & ironing board, a vacuum and mop for any spills/sand, and a supply of basic cleaning supplies. We keep a supply of turkish towels you can take to the beach with you.

Our under house storage contains beach chairs for your use, a Yeti backpack cooler, and a Shibumi Shade and a beach cart. We have an open air outdoor shower behind the house where you can rinse off the beach salt & sand, and the fence has hooks for your beach towels.

We are dog friendly for one adult dog under 20 lbs, housebroken and crate trained only, please. We have a small fenced area in the side yard with dog turf for safe potty breaks.

Bring your kayaks or rent them locally. We are just two doors down from the North Topsail kayak launch at W Rodney Knowles Park.

We have considered it an honor to host travelers at our vacation rentals since 2012. In addition to Steps To The Sound, we also offer an oceanfront home that sleeps 8 (4 BR/3 BA), called Steps To The Sea, which is just a few houses down. We also have two cabins in the Smoky Mountains (Next Step Heaven and A Step Above), and two rentals in Englewood FL (SW Gulf Coast) on Manasota Key (Next Step Paradise and Next Step Serenity).

Guests acknowledge there are RING floodlight cameras at the driveway level for security purposes only. **THE CONTENT ABOVE IS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER/MANAGER. EVERYTHING BELOW THIS MESSAGE IS AUTOGENERATED BY VRBO AND MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS PROPERTY.**

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children 13 and over only, due to the dock.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
One adult dog (under 20lb), must be crate trained.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in North Topsail Beach. Use is prohibited on this property, on the beach/sound, or anywhere within city limits.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. North Shore Golf Course and Seaview Pier 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. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 9 min walk
  • North Topsail Beach - 5 min drive
  • North Shore Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Seaview Pier - 7 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crooked Lotus - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - 6 min drive
  • Denny's - 11 min drive
  • Fat Burgers - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ☀️Waterfront Cottage With Dock - Steps To Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at ☀️Waterfront Cottage With Dock - Steps To Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️ ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️Waterfront Cottage With Dock - Steps To Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️ ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀️Waterfront Cottage With Dock - Steps To Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Surf City Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from North Topsail Beach. North Shore Golf Course and Seaview Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful stay
property was very clean updated appliances. Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The house was everything and more. The kitchen was fully stocked. The location was perfect! Having our pup with us for the trip made it even better
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

L C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
This was the most well stocked/appointed home we've ever rented. A chef's dream where everything you need is already there. We loved the private dock right on the sound and the beach was just a short walk right across the street. And Michelle was very quick to respond to any questions. This was the perfect sized home for our family of 3. We will definitely be renting from her again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time at this lovely cottage
Everything about this lovely cottage was as advertised. Great location - just minutes walk to the public beach access. The bedroom was super comfortable and we loved the view of water off the back deck. Everything was just as you would expect to have at your own home. We cooked, relaxed, walked the beach, and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Weekend Escape
Gorgeous cottage. Immaculate and entirely renovated with lovely design choices. Beautiful marsh views and just across the street from the ocean. Perfect size for two teens, dog, and me. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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Hi, I'm Michelle! I have been hosting happy travelers since 2012. I make guest satisfaction a priority, and feel confident you'll be pleased with your stay. Our properties are meticulously designed and well maintained. We try to think of everything that will make your stay pleasant, comfortable and memorable. My co-host is Julia. She will cover for me when I'm traveling for business. She has been assisting travelers in the vacation rental industry for years, and in my absence, she will make certain you are supported, should a need arise.

Why they chose this property

Steps To The Sound is the perfect Topsail Island location. It's close enough to the action to make an easy trip to attractions and restaurants, but far enough away that the beaches are not crowded, and you can truly enjoy some down time on the beach.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is quaint and cozy, and offers exceptional style and amenities. We provide all the comforts of home, and then some. We are committed to making your vacation not just a comfortable one, but also a memorable one.

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