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Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
View from deck
Down to the beach!
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8179.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seaview Pier
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sunrise

1 Queen Bed

Sunset

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

Answer to Prayer is an airy ocean front home that is just the ticket for enjoying Topsail Island up close and in style.

The house accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Answer to Prayer is located at 122 Topsail Rd North Topsail Beach over the North High Rise Bridge to the island and 3 1/2 miles south. It is a short drive (4 miles) to downtown Surf City (and the new high rise bridge) for shopping and dining. A dog friendly, smoke free refuge for you, your family and friends is waiting.

You'll love the mornings. We like to get up early with a steaming cup of coffee and sit out on the deck. It's so quiet, but the beach is waking up. The waves crash on the shore, sea gulls gawk at one another.

A flock of pelicans come 'floating' on the winds as they cruise the tops of the waves looking for breakfast. The morning sun warms us up.

My husband decides he wants to go for a ride on his bike. He heads south on the bike shoulder lane waving at the friendly islanders driving in the early morning. After a good run to the southern part of the island, he gets off at the point to smell the jasmine and salt air.

As he heads back, he stops at "Seas the Day," a beach house owned by a friend of ours in Surf City. We have friends staying there who have come to Topsail Island the same week as us. After he greets them and visits for a while, he invites them to the barbecue we are planning that night.

While he is riding on his bike, I decide I will take a quick dip and swim a little. The water is chilly at first, but then the Caribbean kissed waters seem to warm up. After a workout, I climb back on the beach and then to take a shower. I decide that I will lay in the sun later. But first I want to do a little shopping at this absolutely darling clothes shop in Surf City.

I could go on and on about how much you'll enjoy Answer to Prayer, but I invite you to come and make your own vacation.

Keywords: House beach front

Property manager

Roger & Darlene Thompson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Dogs yes; Cats No. Unattended dogs must be crated.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
house rules: 1. no grilling on the deck (by City Ordinance). 2. no dogs on the furniture 3. no illegal drugs in house

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in Sneads Ferry. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Sea Haven Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ashe Island - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Seaview Pier - 12 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪10th Street Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean City Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. North Topsail Beach and Seaview Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 267 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan H.

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

Nice property!

Nice house with plenty of room. Great location directly on beach! Nice large oceanfront deck. Cooking pans need upgrading as they are very worn. Rugs need cleaning throughout house. Not bad just well used.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette I.

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

Nice 4 generation trip

This house is great for someone traveling with dogs. The gated deck was perfect for allowing our dogs to dry off after spending hours playing in the sand and ocean. Place was very nice and had everything that we needed. Hope to be making another trip back in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great property!

Really enjoyed our stay here and plan to return. Great size home, pretty view, quiet location, well stocked and clean. Everything you could want in a vacation property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie B.

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

Nice!

Great location on the beach, close proximity to shopping and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Topsail Trip

Can’t think of one negative other than the outdoor shower not being turned on for the season. Other than that,the location is perfect and we can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Great expectations met

Everything was exactly as we had hoped for. Cleanliness of the property, check in procedure, wonderful immediate beach front access and a neighborhood where we felt safe. Had a big storm one day during the week but we weathered it just fine. Area stores and restaurants were outstanding. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

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

Peaceful weekend get away

Gated back porch is where we spent most of our time. Kitchen perfect for making meals, living room and beds are comfortable. (Please note linens and towels are not provided)The ocean takes center stage with all the windows. North Topsail beach was perfect for shelling and all other ocean fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Wonderful Stay

I had an amazing time. This is a great listing for a get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michele P.

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

Views and location! Top Notch

Location was great. Views and access to the beach were amazing. Beds comfy. Nice and spacious. Would like to see the requirement to bring bed sheets and pillow cases in the actual listing not just on the rental agreement.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Perfect for a family Getaway!

Perfect sized pet friendly home for a small family getaway! Great views, floor plan and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

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

January Stay

We found Answer to Prayer to be that, a comfortable family size beach house. Great access to the beach, good viewing, the dolphins didn't disappoint. The beds were comfortable, good kitchen, dining, and living space. Access to the garage was a nice benefit. Roger was prompt with all communication. We look forward to a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Nice Dog friendly property on beach

Nice Dog friendly property on beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Renee M.

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

Beach stay

great and easy communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Thanksgiving

The place was amazing and Rodger was an amazing host. Thanks you for providing a special place for my kids to have wonder memories. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

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

Beach vacation at its best

The house is perfect for a quiet beach getaway. It is comfortable, clean and has one of the best equipped kitchens I have encountered in rentals. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Perfect getaway 🌞

It's a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. Sunrises are beautiful to watch right from the deck!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Lovely, Clean and Comfortable!

Answer to Prayer is aptly named. It offers a lovely, clean and comfortable respite from it all. Quiet location and so close to the ocean! Awesome sunrises!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The answer

Nice, clean, on the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

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

The yellow house

This was our 2nd time to stay at the “yellow house” as we call it. This house just works perfectly for us! We are already getting ready to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coby C.

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

Answer to prayer stay

We have been coming to Topsail now for several years. This was our first time in N Topsail. We loved it so much better than other places we have stayed. The beach was very clean and not very rocky like other parts of the beach. We did purchase a mop & left for the house along with a new charcoal grill & grilling tongs & spatula. The two grills that were about to fall apart so we went ahead and got a new one. We did not throw the others away in the event you needed to keep them for some reason. We loved it and are in hopes we are able to come back in the future. Your Answer to Prayer was definitely our answer to prayer! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

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

2024 Beach Week

Great house! Great location! We had the best time!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Great week

Great house for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Answer to Prayer

perfect and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

July 27 - August 3

Loved the home and the fenced in patio for our dogs! Owner and Property Manager were A+ in communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Roger & Darlene Thompson

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Roger and Darlene are from Gahanna, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. Roger is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and Darlene is originally from Indiana.
Growing up without a North Carolina beach. We love Topsail Island. With the stress of life it is great to get away with friends and family.
We have two grown children who also enjoy joining us at the beach.

Why they chose this property

After sending our daughter off to school at UNC Wilmington in the fall of 2005, we decided to look for a vacation rental in the area. Really just out of curiosity. Being from Ohio this beach is a real treat and being an architect I wanted a house that was architecturally exciting. One of our dear friends had purchased a house and a duplex and told us about Topsail Island,and how quiet and not crowded it was. Well I feel in love with 'Answer to Prayer' in September when I came up for a parents weekend. We waited until March to make an offer and it was still on the market ( in 2005 things were moving a lot faster). We really felt our prayer had been answered when price was reduced, we both were in agreement and the house was available. We have had fun painting and decorating and relaxing with our friends on the deck. Many of our families who stay come back year after year, treat the house as it was their own and call it home. We hope you will enjoy our home too.
i hope you will too.

What makes this property unique

The house is kid friendly with gates for the stairs going down to the beach and to the driveway. Also suitable for keeping dogs on the deck.
We provide a high chair and games and DVDs.
Each bedroom has a ceiling fan as well as A/C for upstairs and down.


Turtle watching is also quite common in this section of North Topsail Beach.

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English

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