Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island

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Fully equipped kitchen adjoining the great room where many memories will be made

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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Surf City, NC

Surf City Pier
‪4 min drive‬
Southside Park
‪4 min drive‬
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
‪8 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

From Memorial Day until Labor Day we rent SUNDAY TO SUNDAY.

Come have a fabulous vacation at the beach in this nicely furnished, comfortable, well equipped, light and airy home. Watch the seagulls play and dolphins swim from the porch swing over looking the Atlantic Ocean. The home has central A/C, 4 cable TVs, fully equipped kitchen, washer and drier, and enclosed outdoor shower. There are 3 queen beds, 1 double, 2 twins as well.

Keywords: ocean front, atlantic ocean, beach access

Property manager

Angela Gribbins

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

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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

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Flea and Tick treatment please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this cottage is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Surf City, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬6 min drive
‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Permuda Island and Southside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

4 May 2025

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

Home on the beach

Older home that is perfect for fishing getaway...cant wait to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

4 May 2025

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

All By Itself

We've stayed in fancier places, but we really liked the low key vibe of this place & the fact that we were RIGHT on the beach and there were no neighbors. either side.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

29 Apr 2025

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

A Gem!

Truly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be looking to book again soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wanda M.

11 Apr 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wanda

Location is Awesome!! The host took care of any problems we had. The furniture needs cleaned or replaced. Had some not so clean smells. We covered them with the comforters off of 1 of the beds. We didn't use the upstairs, alot of room for big family's.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen l.

6 Apr 2025

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

Absolutely perfect

The house being right on the beach was a dream! Plenty of space and it has everything you need! Super easy check in and out process. We loved our stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

candace H.

3 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful long weekend

The location of this property is impeccable. My 70 year old parents loved it as well, they usually prefer the mountains but have decided they’re also beach people now. My 10 year old daughter was in heaven being able to take her dog on this trip with us, and having the beach as her yard for the weekend. This was the perfect trip for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neda R.

10 Mar 2025

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

Grrwt location

Had a great stay. Loved the location. Furnished with anything we needed. Tub could've been cleaner. Recliner in living room was broken and shouldnt have been there. Very bad mold and neat soiding door. Overall great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

12 Jan 2025

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

Nice relaxing getaway

House was right on the beach , and easy access from the new deck straight to the beach. When we go to Surfcity for vacation or a weekend getaway I love this house it’s very close to a lot of nice restaurants so you never have to leave the island. I highly recommend this house if you’re looking for a vacation place or anytime if you want to getaway. It’s well worth the money .

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

30 Nov 2024

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

So Fun

The house was so welcoming and very well stocked. Exactly as advertised! I sincerely hope we have an opportunity to stay here again!!! My son was home from deployment in the Army (on leave). He said mama “best Thanksgiving ever”

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

14 Oct 2024

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

Great location

Location was amazing. Bedding and linen was good. Overall excellent service and good experience

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Sept 2024

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

Great locations

We enjoyed our week here! Great spot for fishing! Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cristine B.

22 Sept 2024

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

PORCH A PLUS !!!

Positives : Large well built Shade porch with swing and chairs with great disability! Upstairs is wonderful but not usable due to TOO HARD TO Get up and down ( very NARROW) Negatives: 1-spiral stairs too narrow hard to get up and down 2- Pressure in shower middle bathroom too little water 3- PLEASE note about using controls for All TVS cause upstairs did not work, bedrooms did not work snd living room worked but had to talk into to get it to work after owner quickly told us how.. Suggestions: could use larger better frying pan and a big Shrimp Boil pot…. All in All GREAT HOUSE—-Will be back if rentable ?

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Tom D.

19 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful family home

This house had all we needed to celebrate a birthday weekend with 6 people plus a dog, age range 11 to 78. The porch right by the surf was fantastic! It also had porch gates all around. Kitchen was set up to cook all our meals. Great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilou S.

18 Aug 2024

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

Ocean Front

What a way to stay at the beach. We loved our yearly visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

9 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancee S.

24 June 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Summer Vacation

Was disappointed we were not told about items not available so we had to rent or buy the items

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

17 May 2024

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

Exceeded Expectations!

Clean, comfortable, lovely beach house! We had such a relaxing and peaceful 2 week stay at Whale's Tale! So close to the ocean!

Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

8 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful stay at the beach

We absolutely love our stay. The view was amazing. Spent most of our time on the beach or on their porch. Quick responce from the owner when I had a question. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

16 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful old-school TI beach house LITERALLY on the beach

We've wanted to stay at the Whale Tale for years and our trip this past weekend met or exceeded all expectations. Angela's house is spacious, clean, well-appointed, and had such a great vibe. We have stayed beach-front before, but the Whale Tale is next level, due in part to being located on the ocean side of the dunes. We had to doggos with us and the wrap-around porch had gates, giving them free roam and still being safe. The back stairs literally put you ON THE BEACH. So nice for taking them on walks! Our only regret was not getting to stay longer. Wonderful home. Wonderful host!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

13 Oct 2023

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

Amazing

When we arrived. We where right on the beach. That was the greatest. Beach was not crowded at all the whole time we were there. Loved it. We will be back. Sun rise was the best. We had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenna t.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful

stayed here before, love the location. we don’t use the upstairs but it’s still worth it. clean, homey, & love that i can bring my dog.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

2 Oct 2023

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

Restful Weekend

You step off the porch onto the beach. Cant get any closer. Surf fishing was active. Good restaurants in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melany W.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful sisters vacation spot

Older home but still beautiful. Closest we have ever been on the beach. High tide waves went under the house. Really enjoyed ourselves. The only problem was not being able to put our clothes in the dressers. All were full of junk so we couldn’t use them

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

trish e.

11 Sept 2023

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

Family mini vacation

Great time..great location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great location

We had a great week Beautiful weather Great location right on the beach We are going to try to go back next year

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Angela Gribbins

I love to sit on the porch swing at this beach house and watch as the seagulls and dophins play. I often spending time here with my children and grandchildren building memories that will last for generations.

Mother passed away at the beginning of 2018 and I cannot bring myself to delete her description. This home has been in our family more than 40 years and we hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

I love the beach. Why would you not?

What makes this property unique

This property provides me with much relaxation and relief from the stressors of every day life. There are beautiful sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean. Sand between my toes is just a few steps away.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Upstairs Bath

Spaces

About this property