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Oceanfront!! “On a Wing and a Prayer” All new oceanfront decks! Booking 2025!!

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Beach access for Shipwatch Villas - The beach awaits you!!!
Welcome to Shipwatch 1 Villas
Amazing oceanfront views
Private community beach access
1774-2 New River Inlet Rd., North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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North Topsail, NC
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seaview Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • North Shore Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront!! “On a Wing and a Prayer” All new oceanfront decks! Booking 2025!!

Oceanfront Oasis - 3BR Townhouse Steps from the Beach in North Topsail
Looking for the ultimate beach getaway? Look no further than this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath oceanfront townhouse in the charming coastal town of North Topsail Beach. From the moment you arrive, you'll be swept away by the soothing sounds of crashing waves that you can enjoy all day long.

Situated just steps from the beach, this townhouse offers unbeatable ocean views and easy access to the sand and surf. Spend your days soaking up the sun, swimming in the crystal blue waters, or searching for seashells, sharks teeth and sea glass “treasures” along the shoreline. When you need a break from the beach, simply retreat back to your private oasis.

The townhouse itself is bright, airy, and beautifully decorated with a coastal vibe. The spacious living area opens up to a private balcony, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktails with a front row seat to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic.

The kitchen is a chef's dream, fully equipped with all the amenities you need to whip up delicious meals during your stay. With plenty of counter space and an open concept layout, meal prep is a breeze while still allowing you to socialize with your guests.

When it's time to call it a night, you'll look forward to resting your head in one of the three cozy bedrooms. The primary suite even features its own private balcony with gorgeous ocean views.

Other amenities include a private washer/dryer, high-speed WiFi, cable TV, and parking for up to 2 vehicles. You'll also have access to the community gazebo and other shared amenities.

Don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate beach vacation in this little slice of paradise. Book your stay at our Oceanfront Oasis today!

Please note: This is a NON SMOKING, FAMILY UNIT. Not available to persons under 27 years of age. WE WILL NOT RENT TO GRADS. Sorry - NO PETS allowed. Saturday to Saturday rentals only during peak season

Many of our prior guests have enjoyed their vacations and have shared wonderful comments of the great times and memories. Here is what some of them had to say in our guest book.

'The whole experience is one we'll never forget! What a lovely home, thanks for sharing it with us.

'It is a lovely home, we will definitely be back'

'This place is wonderful'

'Your beach home is wonderful. We admired it the moment we walked in... well kept, clean, decorated in a cheerful manner and the location is perfect. Thank you for sharing'

'Details in the house decor have so much care behind them - little proverbs here and there... kitchen very well equipped for a rental...and the collection of fine wine corks that is beginning to grow...an appreciation of those before us in a calling card so to speak...Thank you for this wonderful space'

'The place is beautiful'

Dear Melanie....

From our entire family, we wanted to Thank You!! Your home was beautiful and so welcoming. We had the best vacation that we've ever had there and appreciate all the time and effort that you put into the home. We had absolutely NO COMPLAINTS!!! It just made it so much better with seeing our son and him being able to come back to a HOME and a real bed after being in Afghanistan. We hated to leave!! I hope that when we have to come back down for him, we would be able to stay again!

Again, Thank You and God Bless You!

The Malone's

Melanie,
We had a great time at your home. The place looks like you are a professional decorator. It is beautiful. I kayaked on the sound every day. On the last day, I saw a pod of dolphin. It was fantastic. Thanks again.
Vince Warner

Melanie,
We have been back for a week now from our vacation and miss it so much. Your townhome was absolutely beautiful. We all felt right at home from the minute we walked into it. It was so clean and nicely decorated. Not to mention the kitchen was very well equiped since we do eat in during our vacation. Mike and I loved the place so much that we would like to come back next summer some time towards the beginning of July. Please keep us posted as to if you and your husband are going to rent out your townhome next vacation season or not. Like I said we would love to come back to North Topsail and would really love to stay in your townhome.
:) Brigette Schilling

Melanie,

Just a note to tell you how much we loved your place. It was so beautifully
decorated with all the nice touches and supplied with everything we needed..
It was actually bigger than I had imagined too! We had a great time and even
found over 200 sharks teeth. And I love to search for the little white
stones. The weather was beautiful and watching the sunsets at the sound
gazebo was great! Did you know at sunset that fish jump out of the water???
Maybe they are being chased by a bigger fish, whatever the case it was
amazing to watch!! Thanks so much!! We will definately consider staying with
you again next summer!
marlene

LOVE THE HOUSE!!! We are never leaving! Gonna have to evict us! The pictures don't do it justice at all! If I had this house I would decorate it the same way. Every where I look I see another cute thing. The kitchen is so well stocked, I could have a dinner party! So happy we found you!
Bette












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Property manager

Melanie Samakow
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a family oriented neighborhood and we do not rent to parties under age 27 years old! NO SMOKING! NO PETS!! 2 car limit per household.
Our HOA does not allow pets for guests. Only owners pets are allowed.
NO grilling on the decks. All grilling must be done in the parking area, away from all buildings and vehicles. This is a NC State firecode!

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in Sneads Ferry, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Topsail, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaview Pier - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Thurston Art Gallery - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront!! “On a Wing and a Prayer” All new oceanfront decks! Booking 2025!! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront!! “On a Wing and a Prayer” All new oceanfront decks! Booking 2025!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront!! “On a Wing and a Prayer” All new oceanfront decks! Booking 2025!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront!! “On a Wing and a Prayer” All new oceanfront decks! Booking 2025!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sneads Ferry holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Topsail Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Seaview Pier. Surf City Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

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

Good Times

We had a great long weekend with our grandkids. The beachfront townhome was very well appointed, nicely decorated, and great location. We had a very good time. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Wonderful vacation

The house was perfect for our vacation, it has everything you would need and is literally steps to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank Y.

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

Great place!

Very nice clean place close to the beach. Good communication with owners = Great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Fantastic

Clean, everything as advertised, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Lovely property

We very much enjoyed our stay. The proximity to the ocean and views from the deck are unbeatable. The home was cute and comfy. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Trinity, FL USA

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

Excellent location and accommodations

We enjoyed the well furnished and comfortable townhome with direct views and access to the beach. A greatly appreciated feature was laying in bed at night and seeing the moonlight reflecting on the water with a show of stars in the night sky.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Great Beach Getaway

Beautiful vacation home directly on the beach. Everything you need for a great stay. Fabulous communication and care provided from owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi Y.

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

Blessing by the sea.

We had a wonderful stay! The condo was beautifully decorated, great location with beautiful views! We enjoyed wondering the beach, searching for shells, watching for dolphins and visiting Surf City. Great trip I would recommend this location .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Wonderful property!

This property is the best one I've stayed in while visiting North Topsail Beach! Every single thought and consideration has been given to comfort and convenience, ensuring you have the best vacation possible. The owners are very prompt with replies and I would definitely rent from them again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy V., Parkville,Md.

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

Beautiful beach house

We absolutely loved our stay. The house had everything we needed and the beach chairs and boogie boards were a plus. We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evening after we came up from the beach. We hope we can come back again. This property couldn’t be nicer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fallon R.

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

Perfect Week!

The property was wonderful. We had everything we needed for a great week. There were even books to read which was a nice addition ( loved the local history books)! The communication with the owner was super friendly and fast! We can not wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Back at North Topsail

A Wing and a Prayer condo did not disappoint. My sister and I first stayed in this great condo back in 2014. We stayed several times with different friends and finally made it back with our husbands. The location is perfect. The beds were comfy, and the kitchen had all we needed to eat in at home. Melanie provided great information and as always, was a text away if needed. We hope to get back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Top Sail Getaway

This property was perfect for our family getaway. It was super clean, very nicely decorated and felt like home. The kitchen contained was stocked with anything g we would need to make meals for our family while away. The property is located directly near the beach so just a short walk. It is also about ten minutes away from grocery stores. Our family loved it here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Supriya K.

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

Family Friendly

Private beachfront is great. Easy to get a good spot on the beach every day. Awesome views. Great kitchen and living area. Decks were great to hangout outside when not on the beach. We will be back Melanie! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Little Rock, AR

Beautiful, relaxing and just the right spot!!!

What a great place with spectacular views——-we enjoyed the ocean views all times of the day from the windows and the 3 decks. We were right on the beach and what a wonderful convenience. The house itself has beautiful beach decorations and kitchen is so well stocked. Thank you for providing us with a perfect place to spend a week relaxing, laughing and being together in the peaceful world of North Topsail Beach. We will be back and already look so forward to it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Emily W.

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

Great views!

Great condo! Plenty of room for our family of 6. Balconies had wonderful views of the beach and ocean. Kitchen was supplied well for cooking. We had an issue with the dryer not working for the week, but the owner replaced it on our last day there and offered to compensate if we used the laundromat. We just hung things to dry, an inconvenience yes, but we made it work. Loved the condo, just wish it was closer to a few things.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

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

Stunning

I actually don’t want to leave this review in fear of everyone booking it before I get a chance too. Everything was perfect and exceeded all of our expectations. The whole house was well equipped including the kitchen and sitting on the deck with an amazing view was about as peaceful as you can get. Had a couple questions for the owner and they were answered within minutes. There’s no doubt a return trip to this house is upcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

One of the best over 35 years

We found this property understated. It is exactly what it says, yet it is appointed much better than described, and better than we have seen in most other vrbo beach houses. It would be difficult to guarantee all the beach toys and chairs and quality of BBQ, yet we found all to be more than what we expected. We had great communication from the owner to prepare for our trip. The design of the unit is good in that there are balconies off of every floor. And, what a super short trip to the beach, less than a hundred steps
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Rootin tootin rip roaring good time

Melanie and Terry made renting their home so easy. We so appreciated their accessibility and information regarding the area. The home is well laid out and perfectly situated in a quiet part of North Topsail. Our group particularly enjoyed all three decks. With no lights on the beach side star gazing was most enjoyed from the top deck. The gazebo on sound side was a great spot for sunsets, and watching dolphins from middle deck was wonderful. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of room for groceries. We highly recommend this place for families and friends who need a quiet, beautiful place to retreat.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Lovely Week at the Beach

We spent the week here with our son, DIL and two granddaughters, 3yo and not quite 2yo. The property is very nice and very clean with great decor, comfy chairs, couch and beds. Kitchen is well stocked and the owners were very quick to respond to any minor issues. Beautiful view of the ocean and couldn't be a closer walk! Nice selection of beach toys and chairs etc. The two bedrooms on the lower level were perfect for our kids and grands and the top level bedroom and bath were great for us. It was nice to be separated by the main living area on the second level, we all felt we had plenty of privacy and yet plenty of room for the six of us to hang out. No one wanted to leave but hopefully we can all do it again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Just as good the second time around

This was our second ladies mini vacation, and we couldn't have been more pleased. Melanie and Terry are great owners, and their home has all you need for a great stay. The decks facing the ocean afford a great view and when not on the beach, we were quite comfy on the deck. There is great storage for beach chairs and floats (and chairs are provided). There is an enclosed private outdoor shower with hot/cold water--great for showering after riding waves. The beds are comfortable, and there is plenty of room for all to have seating for tv or movies. We cooked our meals and had all we needed in the spacious kitchen. I see a return trip in our future. Thanks to Melanie and Terry for making others so welcome to their home.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Excellent location and everything you need!

My family of 4 had an amazing vacation here! My girls ages 9 and 11 both wanted the beachside bedroom so they shared, we had so much space. The main living room was perfect for our game nights. The kitchen had everything you need to cook in! We grilled and ate almost every night out on the deck and watched the waves crash down. I also enjoyed my morning coffee out there too! We brought our own chairs and boogie boards but they were available at the property for use as well. The outdoor shower was great to clean off after a long day at the beach. The location was great as it was just a few steps to the beach. The views were amazing, I didn’t want to leave! I would definitely rent again if I go back to N. Topsail!! Melanie was very attentive too thru messaging! Great Vaca!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T., Winder

Best rental experience ever!

I'm often reluctant to book properties without a friend recommendation, so I took a chance on this one. Am I ever glad I did! What a treasure of a place. Melanie is the most organized and amazing owner I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She sent me multiple pages of information before our rental week so that we could be prepared for any adventures we might like to do. However, with such a beautiful beach with such each access we ended up staying in all week. We had the delight of seeing baby logger head sea turtles make their adventure to the ocean - something I never thought I would get to see. The condo is decorated beautifully and we loved having the outside shower on the bottom level, along with the nice beach chairs that we took out with us every day. I would HIGHLY recommend this rental!

8/10 Good

Ines C.

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

Girls Weekend getaway

The property is beautiful and spacious. We enjoyed our stay. We did have some recommendations for the property, there was no blow dryer provided in any of the bathrooms. No toiletries were provided, bath soap, shampoo etc. which is normally provided at hotels/vrbos. We arrived very late and had to make our beds. When I am on vacation I normally expect to arrive at a place and not have to put on the sheets before I can ge to bed. Again, the property is nice itsjust some of these minor inconveniences that did not make it an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh G.

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

Perfect

Had a great week the rental was better in person. Comfy furniture and space - location could not be better- 15 steps from the beach Hope to return in 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Samakow

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Why they chose this property

We vacationed in Topsail with our family for years before we were fortunate enough to buy our home on the Island. Relaxing, uncrowded beaches were something not found until we found the best kept secret of Topsail Island, North Carolina. We look forward to every visit and dread leaving when the time comes. Our family has made many wonderful memories here and we are happy to share with the wonderful guests so far and hope to share with many more. Be our guests and create your own unforgettable memories!

What makes this property unique

You will enjoy some of the most incredible views of both the ocean and the sound from our home. The sunrises over the ocean are so worth waking up early to watch especially when the shrimping boats are getting started. Birds and dolphin join in and make quite a show! The sound sunsets are equally amazing and can be watched on the community gazebo area.

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