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'Stress Free By The Sea'

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower level

+1
5 Single Beds

Lower Level - North end

1 Queen Bed

Lower level - South end

1 Queen Bed

Upper level - South end, Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower level - North end

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level - South end

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper level - Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

'Stress Free By The Sea'

Property Address: 1001 Ocean Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC
Oceanfront Beach Home on Gorgeous Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, NC 28445


Desirable south end of Topsail Beach. Unspoiled, quiet, safe, and as family beach experiences were in bygone years with 26 Miles of Barrier Island white sand beach, yet with modern amenities and close access to the cities of Wilmington, Hampstead and Jacksonville. Restaurants and shopping are in walking distance near by and also in neighboring beach towns of Surf City and North Topsail.

This home is well maintained and with 180 degree view of ocean, all bedrooms are oceanfront as well as main living area. View of Jolly Roger pier, sound/Inter-coastal Water Way view from the front deck/windows. Covered and uncovered decks and parking for 4 vehicles. Lovely and casual beach decor throughout.

Lots and homes in the area are well spaced and non-cramped and beach are not overly crowded even on summer holiday weeks!

SO-- come and get AHHHHH...'STRESS FREE BY THE SEA'!!!

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About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and cave exploring nearby.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 58 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬30 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our family's third stay at "Stress Free by the Sea" and it was amazing as always. Perfect beach view and access including what my husband refers to as "one of the best decks on the beach"! The location also offers easy access to restaurants, shops and activities, although we did learn that options may be more limited in the less busy season! Still, an amazing vacation in a wonderful location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful vacation property- adequate space, comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen, two wonderful ocean front decks. The location was perfect for our needs; we would definitely come again! The owner was a pleasure to communicate with...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view from every room. Everything you needed to prepare any meal desired. Loved they had beach chairs, umbrellas bbq grill. Will definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert W.

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

Beach stay

The location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Hornburg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great for our friends and family. The decks are very nice and the view too. The house was clean and the kitchen has most everything you’d need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN S.

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

Wonderful spot with kind owners.

There isn’t a better spot to be on the island! Easy walk to the town of topsail for good food and Putt putt. Beautiful views and wonderful cottage. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

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

Great Family Beach Vacation

This is our second stay at Stress Free by the Sea. It is a great house in a great location. Amazing deck with great furniture and sunrise views. House is well stocked for a magical beach vacation. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, ice cream and mini-golf! We plan to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Great house! Well stocked!

Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Family Fishing Trip

We had an amazing stay for our annual family fishing trip. Great location and a great place that suited our needs. Thank you for allowing us to have the family get together to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was so clean and beautifully decorated. Everything worked, even the small things like night lights, oven light, outdoor hoses, etc. Everything in the home was in great shape (bedding, kitchen supplies, bathrooms). While there, the hot water heater went out. The owner was right on it and before we knew it, a brand new hot water heater was installed. This was the best home we have stayed in at Topsail Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great House in Topsail Beach

We come to Topsail each summer and this is the best house we've rented yet. The proximity to the town makes walking for Cora's or Lewis tacos a breeze, and when we need to go back across the bridge for something else it isn't an inconvenience. The covered decks make for great early morning and evening relaxation to the sounds of the waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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

Annual extended family vacation

We had a lovely, relaxing stay. We enjoy ocean front setting with minimal tourist attractions. Location was ideal for us. We like to cook in with 1 or 2 nights out. It was exactly what I hoped it would be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

merle n.

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

Perfect vacation!

My family and I had the best vacation while staying here at Mike and Kathy’s. Everything was truly perfect- The location, the amenities, and the wonderful owners, Mike and Kathy. We hope to be back sooner than later! I highly recommend a stay at Stress Free By the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
Merle. Thank You so much for your kind words and very nice review. It will be our pleasure to have you and your family as repeat guests. Kind Regards, Mike and Kathy Pittman
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Exceptional!

This was our second trip to Stress Free by the Sea, and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first. The oceanfront decks are amazing, and the inside flows well for our family of 7. We are already planning next year's stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great house at a great location

Stress Free by the Sea was exactly that! We had a relaxing week, and really enjoyed the location. Even on a busy day, the beach is not crowded. The house was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Hosts are very responsive to questions also, which is appreciated. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle S.

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

Great Vacation

Comfortable home, well appointed, perfect location. We had great fun. (Wish there had of been a blow dryer available). Would definately rebook if we were to return to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
Hi Estelle. So sorry for the inconvenience of not having a hair dryer. The Master bath has now been equipped with one. Kind Regards, Mike
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great Location!

Location is great and check in process was excellent. Mike was very responsive. It was great to have a bedroom upstairs and the others downstairs so my elderly mother didn't have to go up and down. Great to have balconies from all of the bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

August 2022 Stay

Very nice house with great oceanfront location within walking distance to the town of Topsail Beach. Worked well for our family with mom, dad, two children, and grandmother.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Beautifully and cleverly decorated. Very comfortable home.

Recommend handrails on both sides of all stairs for safety.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

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

Really Nice

Really nice house with a layout that fit or family needs really well. The new deck and walkway was a good addition Except for the rainy days there was beautiful sunrises that could be viewed from the deck House was clean with comfortable beds and easy arrival instructions Owner was easy to access Great location for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Great ocean getaway!

One of the best beach vacations we've ever had. Traveled with friends of ours who have been vacationing with us for over 20 years. Our adult children joined us. Room enough for everyone to have privacy, amazing location, and an incredible beach. The house has everything you need. The beach never felt crowded. Great weather every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

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

Family Beach Trip to Topsail

The house and the location were wonderful. We loved the house decor, easy access to the town of Topsail and most of all the oceanfront access and view. The owner was great, communication was seamless. Mother Nature did deliver a tropical storm, which caused us to loose a beach day, but will make an interesting story to share as part of our 2023 experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Linens and towels

The property was great. Well stocked kitchen. The house was just great. But when we arrived in the late evening there were no sheets on the beds or towels available. Thankfully after calling the owner he gave us a code to open a closet with those items. A roof over the deck was wonderful to keep the direct sun off and make it cooler.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn F.

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

Amazing property!

We thoroughly enjoyed the ‘Stress free by the sea’ property! Mike was responsive to all my questions prior to and during our stay. The thermostat went out on the main floor, but was fixed the next day (we understand things happen!) & it did not affect our stay one bit. I wish some linens (towels) were provided to avoid the overhaul/extra cost, but it was clear linens would not be provided from the description. Beautiful house, access to the beach and porches!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manda M.

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

Amazing Family Trip

Mike and his family have a wonderful property. My family has been coming to Topsail for 35 years and this is by far our favorite property we stayed at - and we’ve stayed at roughly 20 different properties through the years. The deck is beautiful and easily navigated. The deck furniture is in great condition, comfortable and sturdy. The outside shower was perfection and so well thought out. The kitchen is well stocked and the ability to easily walk to downtown was amazing. I will definitely be staying here again. Everything was clean and comfortable and I loved the reverse floor plan. Mike was also very responsive. Thank you so much for an amazing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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