Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets
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- Surf City Pier5 min drive
- The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center9 min drive
- North Topsail Beach10 min drive
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)46 min drive
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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
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About this property
Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets
LINENS AND TOWELS: Bed linens and towels are provided at no extra charge!
- '5 STARS: We found perfection. ... a perfect place for a family with a dog.'
- '5 STARS: Very nice and clean. The front porch is wonderful and the dog loved the fenced-in backyard.'
- '5 STARS: Like home only better with the beach so close by and the sound of the waves as we slept!'
- '5 STARS: Absolutely Wonderful!!!! ... I cannot say enough about the house and location.'
- '5 STARS: This rental was everything it said it was.... It was perfect.'
- '5 STARS: It doesn't get any better. ... Don't miss this great rental!! 6 Stars'
- '5 STARS: Highly recommend. Perfect for anyone with a pet....Very clean, well kept, well appointed.'
- '5 STARS: Fantastic Vacation Home!!!... You will not be disappointed!'
- '5 STARS: Living area is huge.... The beds were VERY comfortable.'
- '5 STARS: Great home in a great location. ... Recommend highly!'
- '5 STARS: My Wife and I are planning to make this one of our annual vacation spots.'
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RENTAL NOTES:
- CLEANING: Professional cleaning service provides extra cleaning and disinfecting before your arrival.
- CANCELLATION: 14 days' notice for full payment return (7 days for 50%), lowest requirement in the industry.
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THE HOME:
TOPSAIL ISLAND is wonderfully slow-paced and family-friendly. This beautiful modern beach home, recently updated, is owned by the author and photographer of 'Topsail Island: Mayberry by the Sea.' It is in a residential neighborhood in northern Surf City, near North Topsail Beach. The home is one-and-one-half (1½) blocks from the beach and just one-half (½) block from one of Surf City's scenic canals, lined with boats and large homes and visible from the decks. It is 2 miles from the shopping/restaurant center of the island.
THE ONE-LEVEL HOME has a large, spacious living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. A big kitchen opens to it. There are three bedrooms sleeping a total of six, including large master suite with king bed, all with ceiling fans, and two full baths. (You provide towels and bed linens: your own or try either Me and Mom Cleaning or other companies that deliver/pick up.) Coastal-style furniture, seascape paintings/prints and other island art decorate the home. (No smoking, please.) Pergo Boathouse flooring is in the living areas.
THE BACKYARD IS FENCED, a Topsail rarity. This is perfect for anyone with young children or pets (up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed). Other amenities: keyless electronic door lock; large covered front deck with rockers and ocean breezes, perfect for waiting out any occasional showers; two long driveways, partially covered; outdoor shower; gas grill on back patio; ceiling fans inside throughout; high-speed wireless internet; 72-channel cable.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE with both Topsail and this home!
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Home, built in 2000, is continually updated:
- NEW FOR 2025 (thus far): Bed linens and bath towels provided at no extra charge. Scheduled: Conversion of tub in master bath to walk-in-shower, Fall 2025.
- NEW FOR 2024: Rear storm door, paint in two bedrooms, air fryer, replacement kitchen faucet.
- NEW FOR 2023: Luxury queen bed for 2nd Bedroom, toilet for master bath, pillows for all bedrooms, larger TVs in all locations, replacement rocker for front porch, replacement back door.
- NEW FOR 2022: Chest of drawers for 2nd Bedroom, pillows for all bedrooms, 2-seat Adirondack bench for front porch, replacement rocker for front porch.
- NEW FOR 2021: Luxury king bed for master, 2 twin beds, back-deck breakfast table and benches, gas grill, cordless door blinds, 12-cup coffeemaker (companion to existing Keurig single-cup maker), pots/pans, all smoke alarms, hot water heater.
- NEW FOR 2020: Kitchen Faucet, 2nd Bathroom Toilet, Master Bedroom Bed Covering, Keurig Coffeemaker, Back Deck Rockers, Front Deck Rocker Pads.
- NEW FOR 2019: Living Room sofa and love seat, Roof.
- NEW FOR 2018: Trane air conditioning/heat pump.
- NEW FOR 2017: Pergo Boathouse flooring in living areas.
- NEW FOR 2016: Luxury carpeting in all three bedrooms.
Keywords: Beach House, Island Home, Fenced Yard, Pets, Dogs, Wi-Fi, Camp Lejeune
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About the area
Surf City

What's nearby
- Surf City Pier - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Southside Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Ohana Paddle Sports - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
- North Topsail Beach - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
- Salty Turtle Beer Company - 7 min drive
- Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - 7 min drive
- Shaka Taco - 5 min drive
- The Trailer Bar - 10 min walk
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca L.
Mayberry by the sea
Rebecca L.
10/10 Excellent
Laura T.
Great pet friendly Place!
Laura T.
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne S.
Awesome location - great house
Yvonne S.
10/10 Excellent
Christine O.
Perfect home
Christine O.
10/10 Excellent
James D.
3 generation family vacay
James D.
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
June 2024
Laurie M.
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
Totally Enjoyed Vacation
Steve S.
10/10 Excellent
Valerie C.
Nice and relaxing
Valerie C.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas L.
Cousins at Mayberry by the Sea
Thomas L.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Great fall break
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
Perfect home layout
Katherine M.
8/10 Good
Mike S.
Sully’s
Mike S.
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H.
Wonderful location
Kristen H.
10/10 Excellent
John P.
Topsail is best in September
John P.
10/10 Excellent
Elihau G.
A pleasant and airy beach cottage.
Elihau G.
10/10 Excellent
Brian P.
Medium Rare
Brian P.
10/10 Excellent
Courtney E.
Mayberry by the Sea
Courtney E.
10/10 Excellent
Terry A.
Terry A.
10/10 Excellent
Maureen R.
Great Location - Great House - Great Time
Maureen R.
10/10 Excellent
Christine O.
Wonderful stay
Christine O.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas W.
Great home for family and pets
Thomas W.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Quiet neighborhood
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Judy H., Oklahoma City and Greensboro
Peaceful and close to the beach
Judy H.
10/10 Excellent
Tim L., Bermuda Run, USA
Great location and super nice place!
Tim L.
About the host
Hosted by Ray McAllister

Why they chose this property
What makes this property unique
--Large, open kitchen adjacent.
--Fenced-in backyard ideal for dogs and/or young children.
--Large covered front porch with 4 rockers, bench, lounge.
--Short walk (1-1/2 blocks) to the ocean.
--Shorter walk (1/2 block) to scenic canals.
--Residential area, but only 2 miles from shopping/restaurants.
--Inviting beach-house feel.