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Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island

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Exterior
The view from the ocean
Entrance to the house from driveway
Fully equipped kitchen adjoining the great room where many memories will be made
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island

From Memorial Day until Labor Day we rent SUNDAY TO SUNDAY.

Come have a fabulous vacation at the beach in this nicely furnished, comfortable, well equipped, light and airy home. Watch the seagulls play and dolphins swim from the porch swing over looking the Atlantic Ocean. The home has central A/C, 4 cable TVs, fully equipped kitchen, washer and drier, and enclosed outdoor shower. There are 3 queen beds, 1 double, 2 twins as well.

Keywords: ocean front, atlantic ocean, beach access

Property manager

Angela Gribbins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Flea and Tick treatment please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this cottage is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Get Away on Topsail Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Permuda Island and Southside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neda R.

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

Grrwt location

Had a great stay. Loved the location. Furnished with anything we needed. Tub could've been cleaner. Recliner in living room was broken and shouldnt have been there. Very bad mold and neat soiding door. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Nice relaxing getaway

House was right on the beach , and easy access from the new deck straight to the beach. When we go to Surfcity for vacation or a weekend getaway I love this house it’s very close to a lot of nice restaurants so you never have to leave the island. I highly recommend this house if you’re looking for a vacation place or anytime if you want to getaway. It’s well worth the money .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great locations

We enjoyed our week here! Great spot for fishing! Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great location

Location was amazing. Bedding and linen was good. Overall excellent service and good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

So Fun

The house was so welcoming and very well stocked. Exactly as advertised! I sincerely hope we have an opportunity to stay here again!!! My son was home from deployment in the Army (on leave). He said mama “best Thanksgiving ever”
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilou S.

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

Ocean Front

What a way to stay at the beach. We loved our yearly visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Tom D.

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

Wonderful family home

This house had all we needed to celebrate a birthday weekend with 6 people plus a dog, age range 11 to 78. The porch right by the surf was fantastic! It also had porch gates all around. Kitchen was set up to cook all our meals. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

trish e.

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

Family mini vacation

Great time..great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great location

We had a great week Beautiful weather Great location right on the beach We are going to try to go back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Exceeded Expectations!

Clean, comfortable, lovely beach house! We had such a relaxing and peaceful 2 week stay at Whale's Tale! So close to the ocean!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Great time and perfect location

My family absolutely loved our stay here. The location was perfect close to everything and right on the beach. The porch swing was my favorite. Definitely booking again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Great stay for the price!

We had so much fun! The easy access to the water was great for my little one and disabled mother in law!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgeanne U.

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

Our family’s favorite spot

This was our third year renting this home and we had a fantastic week, as always! Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jenna t.

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

Beautiful

stayed here before, love the location. we don’t use the upstairs but it’s still worth it. clean, homey, & love that i can bring my dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

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

Wonderful stay at the beach

We absolutely love our stay. The view was amazing. Spent most of our time on the beach or on their porch. Quick responce from the owner when I had a question. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilou S.

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

Location

This was the perfect spot for us to vacation. The porch swing was fought over by everyone in our family! Such a relaxing week ON the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bunni H.

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

Can't wait to go back!

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Restful Weekend

You step off the porch onto the beach. Cant get any closer. Surf fishing was active. Good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancee S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Summer Vacation

Was disappointed we were not told about items not available so we had to rent or buy the items
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

trish e.

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

Great weekend trip

Wonderful experience.. everything we needed for a great weekend at the beach . Great location and all the necessities needed for a relaxing weekend....literally right on the beach.. Great experience as far as the booking experience also which went so smoothly. We booked for another visit in a few months ...looking forward to another great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Best Location - watch the dolphins from the deck

Perfect beach cottage! Very clean and you can’t get any closer to the ocean. Pet friendly!Owner was very responsive, as always. I think this is our 4th time at Whale Tail 🐳 and it surely won’t be our last! Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Donna A.

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

Perfect Location

My husband and I and our pup had another wonderful stay at this beach house. This is actually our third stay and only wish it could have been longer! We especially love the covered porch overlooking the ocean, complete with plenty of chairs and a swing! Close to everything. Looking forward to stay number 4! Jeff & Donna A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Amazing

When we arrived. We where right on the beach. That was the greatest. Beach was not crowded at all the whole time we were there. Loved it. We will be back. Sun rise was the best. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cristine B.

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

PORCH A PLUS !!!

Positives : Large well built Shade porch with swing and chairs with great disability! Upstairs is wonderful but not usable due to TOO HARD TO Get up and down ( very NARROW) Negatives: 1-spiral stairs too narrow hard to get up and down 2- Pressure in shower middle bathroom too little water 3- PLEASE note about using controls for All TVS cause upstairs did not work, bedrooms did not work snd living room worked but had to talk into to get it to work after owner quickly told us how.. Suggestions: could use larger better frying pan and a big Shrimp Boil pot…. All in All GREAT HOUSE—-Will be back if rentable ?
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

Perfect location

Such a perfect spot on the beach! We were 9 adults plus our pups and there was plenty of room. All the comforts of home were here. We especially enjoyed the porch swing while watching the sunrise or just watching the ocean. Angela replied quickly to all my questions. Thank you for the enjoyable stay. Would not hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angela Gribbins

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I love to sit on the porch swing at this beach house and watch as the seagulls and dophins play. I often spending time here with my children and grandchildren building memories that will last for generations.

Mother passed away at the beginning of 2018 and I cannot bring myself to delete her description. This home has been in our family more than 40 years and we hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

I love the beach. Why would you not?

What makes this property unique

This property provides me with much relaxation and relief from the stressors of every day life. There are beautiful sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean. Sand between my toes is just a few steps away.

Languages:

English

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