Canal & Ocean Views · Steps to Beach · New Deck + Fire Table

Canal & Ocean Views | New Deck + Fire Table | 3BR | Steps to Beach | Boat Parking | Classic Surf City Beach House

There are beach houses, and then there are hiding places.
Our Hiding Place sits in Surf City with something most properties on Topsail Island can only claim from one direction — water views from both ends. The Intracoastal Waterway canal runs behind the property, lined with docks and boats and the quiet beauty of a working waterway. The Atlantic Ocean sits just 0.1 miles in front. In between: a classic, well-loved family beach house that has been gathering people together for decades and isn't interested in pretending to be something it's not.

The brand new front deck says it all — fresh Adirondack chairs, a propane fire table that glows beautifully in the evening, and open views of the Surf City neighborhood stretching toward the ocean. Under the house, a generous covered lounge with a porch swing, iron glider, and seating for the whole group gives everyone somewhere to land after a day at the beach. There's ample parking for multiple vehicles — and yes, bring the boat.

This is Topsail Island the way it used to be. Unpretentious, comfortable, and genuinely charming. If you're looking for grey walls and matching throw pillows, this isn't your house. If you're looking for the kind of place that feels immediately like somewhere you've always belonged — welcome home.

The Space:

• Bedroom 1 | Primary — King bed | enSuite bath with dual vanity, soaking tub & separate shower
• Bedroom 2 — Queen bed
• Bedroom 3 — Queen bed
• Bathroom 2 — Tub/shower combo
• Sleeps 6 comfortably
• Generous living room with multiple seating areas — sofas, recliners, the works
• Separate dining room with chandelier — seats 6
• Well-equipped kitchen with all essential appliances — everything you need for the meals that matter
• Smart TV & high-speed WiFi
• Washer & dryer in unit
• Outdoor shower — rinse off the day before you come inside
• Propane grill with propane provided
• Outdoor dining table — seats 6
• New front deck with propane fire table and Adirondack chairs
• Covered under-house lounge with porch swing, glider seating & glass-top table
• Ample parking — multiple vehicles welcome, boats too
• Linens, bath towels & beach towels included
• Starter supplies provided: hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels & trash bags

Arrival & departure
Check-in is at 4:00 PM via keyless PIN — your code arrives before you do. Checkout is by 10:00 AM. Please don't park on the property before check-in or after checkout. Unapproved late departures may incur a $200 fee.

No pets
This property is pet-free.

Care of the home
Our team maintains this home to a high standard between every stay. Please skip the bleach on anything during your visit — our cleaners handle that. For stainless steel appliances, stainless-only cleaners please — anything else causes rust. No incense or essential oil diffusers — scents linger and some guests have sensitivities.

Smoke-free property
No smoking indoors. A $200 deodorization fee applies if this rule is not respected.

Neighbors & noise
This is a real neighborhood with real neighbors. Please keep noise considerate and stay on paths — not through adjacent yards.

Visitors
Any guests beyond the booked party require host approval in advance.

Rental agreement
A short rental agreement is required before check-in — straightforward and in place to protect everyone.