OCEANFRONT, SCREEN PORCH- DECK SHOWER, FUN COMFY HOME, +EXTRAS

 
 
 
Topsail Beach house rental - Private OCEANFRONT HOME. NOT a duplex. SCREENED PORCH, SHOWER Family beach
Private OCEANFRONT HOME. NOT a duplex. SCREENED PORCH, SHOWER Family beach
 
Topsail Beach house rental - Private OCEANFRONT HOME. NOT a duplex. SCREENED PORCH, SHOWER Family beach

Private OCEANFRONT HOME. NOT a duplex. SCREENED PORCH, SHOWER Family beach

UNCROWDED PRIVATE BEACH. No Public Access, Clean sand, mild waves, warm water.

UNCROWDED PRIVATE BEACH. No Public Access, Clean sand, mild waves, warm water.

Spectacular close up OCEAN views inside and out!

Spectacular close up OCEAN views inside and out!

Screened shady porch overlooks our uncrowded beach. De-Stressing begins here!

Screened shady porch overlooks our uncrowded beach. De-Stressing begins here!

Well Equipped KITCHEN, 8 seat bar + dining table. View of Maritime Forest.

Well Equipped KITCHEN, 8 seat bar + dining table. View of Maritime Forest.

Oceanfront bedroom with great view. Wave sounds will lull you to sleep. TV/DVD

Oceanfront bedroom with great view. Wave sounds will lull you to sleep. TV/DVD

Bright sea theme guest bedroom with queen bed, DVD player.

Bright sea theme guest bedroom with queen bed, DVD player.

Colorful bright 3rd bedroom with sea view. Two twins & bunk bed.

Colorful bright 3rd bedroom with sea view. Two twins & bunk bed.

private Guest apt. living room with queen futon, TV/DVD, games. Eat in kitchen.

private Guest apt. living room with queen futon, TV/DVD, games. Eat in kitchen.

Guest apt bedroom #1 with full bed.

Guest apt bedroom #1 with full bed.

Guest apt. bedroom #2 with 2 twin beds.

Guest apt. bedroom #2 with 2 twin beds.

Set far back from road. Long driveway, parking for 5. Sitting Deck views Forest.

Set far back from road. Long driveway, parking for 5. Sitting Deck views Forest.

Sunrise calm morning with dolphins swimming by.

Sunrise calm morning with dolphins swimming by.

Clean and wide sandy white beach. Close house access with few steps.

Clean and wide sandy white beach. Close house access with few steps.

Close up views even from the bathroom! Picture Perfect.

Close up views even from the bathroom! Picture Perfect.

Fishing's great with fall sunset sky as your backdrop.

Fishing's great with fall sunset sky as your backdrop.

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps12
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Topsail Beach vacation house rental
House, 5 Bedrooms includes private attached 2 bedroom apt. 2 Baths, (Sleeps 12)

AUGUST WEEKS STILL AVAIABLE --REDUCED RATES!

OCEANFRONT home with steps on to clean white sand offers spectacular up close views IN & OUT. RARE LARGE SCREENED SHADED PORCH, plus oceanfront DECKS furnished WITH CHAIRS, SUN LOUNGER, TABLES, PICNIC TABLE & UMBRELLA, OUTSIDE SHOWER.

COTTAGE SITS ON A DUNE on a stretch of private beach with ONLY private homes stretching along the ocean for miles. There is NO PUBLIC ACCESS. Topsail is known for exceptionally clean warm water, mild/moderate waves, sandy bottom & clean white sand.

The HOME is furnished in colorful Bahamas Island style. It is an exceptionally CLEAN, WELL KEPT, SMOKE & PET FREE home.

PEAK mid June - mid Aug. During summer season the cottage sleeps 10 to 12 in 5 private bedrooms which includes a private 2 bdr guest apt..

*OFF SEASON: (Sept - May). This offers a very AFFORDABLE OPTION for a couple or two, small families.

CAN RENT AS A 3 BEDROOM home* (without additional guest apt which remains closed) *Guest apt can be added to main home rental for additional $250.

COMMENTS & REFERENCES:

Even more wonderful than I imagined!! Last week proved to be the most enjoyable vacation I have ever been blessed to experience. Your place is not only comfortable, convenient, and pretty, but has a warm, 'at home' atmosphere that made every moment special. My favorite room was the big screened porch. Our granddaughters could play at the shore, and we could keep our eyes on them in comfort & peace of mind. It was absolutely grand!! We also enjoyed cooking our meals with the great ocean view. I thanked the Lord every day for allowing us to be there!

Just wanted to say thanks again, the house was beautiful, and so was the town.

Kids cried when we left which was sad but let us know how much fun they really had.

Every thing you sent us was right on the money. thanks for your honesty.

We love your Beach Escape!! Being ocean front with its own private deck makes it so easy to 'hang out,' and not worry about our 'stuff. You are the most pleasant 'hosts' I've ever dealt with. You both make us feel so comfortable and at home. I could do a live commercial for your wonderful 'get away.' Thank you for your great place, it is truly a treasure.

'YOU WON'T BE SORRY YOU BOOKED THIS PLACE!' 'Our experience in this home was excellent! It is well cared for & just what we expected from the website. The owners were so easy to deal with that they felt like family. I hope to know them for the rest of my life! They told me what to pack, gave me ideas of things to do and places to eat, and perfect directions. At the house there were packets with restaurant menus (personal notes were written on them as to what is good to order, etc) and points of interest. The screened in porch was a blessing the one day it rained, because we ate our meals out there and played games, but still felt outdoors and near to the ocean. We took our other breakfasts and lunches on the deck picnic table which was awesome. While we were there, we had the beach to ourselves 95% of the time. There were so many shells that we were able to be super picky about which ones we chose (bring a bucket, you'll need it). Evenings were great because even though it was dark and you couldn't see the ocean, you could hear it. You really will not be disappointed.

WE ARE ALL SAD! WE WANT TO BE BACK IN THE COTTAGE ON THE SHORE!!! WE HAD THE VACATION OF OUR LIVES, I SERIOUSLY HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE HAD A MORE MEMORABLE TIME. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HOME. It is a different world. And I couldn't get over the sound of the ocean...constantly...I said it was like God BREATHING.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to have a vacation of a lifetime. Your place is wonderful. Everything and even more than you said. The dolphins were wonderful to watch and we saw them daily. We had perfect weather and being able to spend it so close to the beach& ocean was beyond our wildest dream.

Your house was a wonderful relaxed family oriented place to watch the dolphins play as the sun rose. Sitting out was a great way to begin and end the day, watching the ocean roll in and out. There were turtle nesting areas up and down the beach , the fish were jumping, the pelicans and all the other seabirds swooping down for a stroll along the surf. What more could anyone want!

'A Beach Escape' is just that.It enables me to leave so far behind my daily world that it ceases to exist for me, and that is the primary reason I take vacations: to escape.

Our 3rd visit to 'Beach Escape' It was a good time, as always. We enjoy your personal touch, like menu's with notations, books, games, & info about local happenings.

We love going to A Beach Escape it is like going to a home away from home. Glad to give a reference but it is a lot like giving away your favorite secret hiding place!(honeymooners-came back for anniversaries),

My husband LOVED sitting in the living room swivel chair and looking at the ocean. So restful and helps recharge all your batteries.

Wonderful place to build memories! Saw my granddaughter's face as she saw her first real sunset! A memory to be treasured! Indescribable week!

how wonderful our time was there. The kids loved every second and my little boy cried for about .5 minutes when we left.. We all feel like we've found a home away from home I feel truly blessed to have found you. God bless you and your family!

Thoroughly enjoyed your home. I was able to lose all track of time. Took pictures of daybreak & nightfall to remind me of this special place. What a perfect spot to for a girlfriends trip. Renew & relax.

Thanks for your home. The location was perfect, and the birds were great! We appreciated the unpretentiousness of your home (unlike many on the barrier islands, which was a particularly important criteria for us as nature lovers. Thinking about our next trip there already.

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We have loved our home and so enjoyed the many guests who have come over the years. At first we lived full time in the main home and rented the guest apt. I watched some of our guest's children grow from tikes to teens! We have enjoyed honeymooners -who then return to show off their offspring years later--and we have made many friends with our regular repeating guests coming to see us or enjoy a birthday or anniversary. A few years ago we had to move to care for an elderly parent & be near our only grandchildren. We are now retired and rely on our home for income. We now rent the entire home in summer and can split off the overflow apt in off season to keep the price very affordable for couples/small families. We make a real effort to keep our prices much lower than homes the same size so we can enable regular folks, like us, to have a private oceanfront home experience. We really pride ourselves on making the experience special as well as affordable. We have dear friends who care for the home-cleaning and handy work, and being right there everything is cared for and done quickly if needed which gives us great peace of mine.

Our place is much more than a cookie cutter beach house. Our guests say it feels like home immediately. It is very comfortable & easy to live in, decorated in my take on Bahamas Breezy style & filled with lots of extra personal touches including the handmade gifts folks leave us. Our dear guests say the walls of our home seem to emanate all the happy memories and reunions held there by us and our guests. We miss living there year round & the wonderful sights & sound of the sea & beach. But we can count on our guests to enjoy it for us! :)

The Owner purchased this house in 1991
What makes this house unique

First is the unique renewing & de-stressing nature of being so close to the sea. Our home is pushed forward on the beach- ahead of our neighbors, and with the unobstructed view and closeness you feel as though the ocean is your constant companion and that the everyday world is far, far away. The sound of the waves is ever present and becomes your own rhythm.

We have one of the only screened porches around. We love it for the shade in the day, giving our grandkids and elderly family some nice shade with terrific side & front views of the beach and of the sea. At night you can sit there without bugs bothering you and watch the sea and the stars which seem so close you feel you can touch them. Sometimes particularly at full moon, it is as bright as day on the beach and you can see on the ocean clear to the horizon all lit up. Incredible!

The other unique and special part of the house is the separate guest apartment.It has a living/entertainment room, as well as two bedrooms and bath and an additional kitchen. We and our guests have loved the arrangement. It offers additional privacy if some folks want to keep their own schedule, make their own breakfast/meal or snack, want to watch something different on TV, play different games etc. It is perfect for a second family/friends or just those early to bed grandparents,or just folks like me who like to sleep till noon on vacation!!

We have a great view of the beach and have seen sea turtles laying nests and feel like the dolphins & pelicans are close enough to touch. We love having a short boardwalk and few steps and stepping right on to the beach. It makes it easy to see our grandkids playing on the beach only a few short steps away.

Lastly this is the cleanest beach I have ever been on. White soft clean sand that goes right into the water. Exceptionally clean water too with no debri, tar or stones. Nice shallows for the little tikes and nice moderate waves for the older ones to body board.

Topsail Beach house rental - Private OCEANFRONT HOME. NOT a duplex. SCREENED PORCH, SHOWER Family beach

Private OCEANFRONT HOME. NOT a duplex. SCREENED PORCH, SHOWER Family beach

UNCROWDED PRIVATE BEACH. No Public Access, Clean sand, mild waves, warm water.

UNCROWDED PRIVATE BEACH. No Public Access, Clean sand, mild waves, warm water.

Spectacular close up OCEAN views inside and out!

Spectacular close up OCEAN views inside and out!

Screened shady porch overlooks our uncrowded beach. De-Stressing begins here!

Screened shady porch overlooks our uncrowded beach. De-Stressing begins here!

Well Equipped KITCHEN, 8 seat bar + dining table. View of Maritime Forest.

Well Equipped KITCHEN, 8 seat bar + dining table. View of Maritime Forest.

Oceanfront bedroom with great view. Wave sounds will lull you to sleep. TV/DVD

Oceanfront bedroom with great view. Wave sounds will lull you to sleep. TV/DVD

Bright sea theme guest bedroom with queen bed, DVD player.

Bright sea theme guest bedroom with queen bed, DVD player.

Colorful bright 3rd bedroom with sea view. Two twins & bunk bed.

Colorful bright 3rd bedroom with sea view. Two twins & bunk bed.

private Guest apt. living room with queen futon, TV/DVD, games. Eat in kitchen.

private Guest apt. living room with queen futon, TV/DVD, games. Eat in kitchen.

Guest apt bedroom #1 with full bed.

Guest apt bedroom #1 with full bed.

Guest apt. bedroom #2 with 2 twin beds.

Guest apt. bedroom #2 with 2 twin beds.

Set far back from road. Long driveway, parking for 5. Sitting Deck views Forest.

Set far back from road. Long driveway, parking for 5. Sitting Deck views Forest.

Sunrise calm morning with dolphins swimming by.

Sunrise calm morning with dolphins swimming by.

Clean and wide sandy white beach. Close house access with few steps.

Clean and wide sandy white beach. Close house access with few steps.

Close up views even from the bathroom! Picture Perfect.

Close up views even from the bathroom! Picture Perfect.

Fishing's great with fall sunset sky as your backdrop.

Fishing's great with fall sunset sky as your backdrop.

Nearest Airport : RDU or Wilmington or Jacksonville or Myrtle Beach at 20 Miles
Nearest Motorway : HWY 50 or 210. connect to I- 95 at 5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Surf City at 2 Miles
Nearest Golf : 10 minutes at 5 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : 5 minutes at 1.5 Miles
Car: necessary

Deep sea fishing, boating, kayak/canoe rentals; Sea Turtle Hospital open to public in summer-free; Missile Museum (where Cape Canaveral started); Fishing piers, public boat ramp, Playgrounds with basketball court; Water park, Bay side beach, Bay boat tours; Fresh seafood markets; Ocean or Bay Kayaking; Art galleries/antique shops/unique beach shops.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Notes

  • $595 - $2885/wk
  • US Dollars
  • S A L E on August remaining weeks: Aug 17 $1775;
  • Aug 24 $1550; Sep 21 $875;
  • Nov-March $595-695*;
  • Rate inc Cleaning. Tax & Damage Dep are additional. ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER CHARGES!
  • DISCOUNTS: couple, military (EXCLUDING SALES/HOLIDAYS)
  • NOTE * 2 bdrm Guest apt can be addded to off season rental for additional $250.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1800 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Beachfront ...
    Oceanfront house right on dune. Beach steps are directly on sand on exceptionally clean, wide, uncrowded beach with NO public access. Miles of private homes on either side. Unobstructed spectacular view.
  • Oceanfront ...
    Amazing oceanfront views from inside as well as decks & porch. House stairs go right on to sand. All Living areas, bedroom & bath with wonderful ocean views
  • Beach
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Activities Guide
  • Alarm Clock
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Parking ...
    Large off road parking area for 6 cars and boat/jet skis.
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Long & wide, roomy driveway set back off road. Fits 4 - 6 cars (and boat/trailer/jet skis. Drive has turnaround so NO need to back out on to road.
  • Living Room ...
    Spectacular, close up ocean views out all windows. Lots of seating.
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
    Roomy driveway fits cars, boat,trailer, jet skis, motorhome, RV camper & trailer etc.
  • Internet ...
    some wireless available.
  • Heating
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Oversized
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central air/heat
  • Telephone ...
    (2) Local phone calls covers island, Wilmington & Jacksonville.
  • Linens Provided ...
    Blankets, pillows, mattress pads provided. Guest provides their own sheets/pillowcases. Linen rental available.
  • Dialup Access ...
    If you have a dial up provider then you can use this feature thru your provider.
  • Garage ...
    To store bikes, beach toys, grills, fishing gear, etc,
  • Mobile Phone ...
    Reception is good on the island and at the house.
  • Washing Machine ...
    Oversized
Kitchen:
  • Grill
  • Dishwasher ...
    full size
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    well stocked kitchens (2)
  • Microwave ...
    (2) One on main level and additional one in guest apt.
  • Refrigerator ...
    (2) One on main level and additional one in guest apt.
  • Freezer
  • Stove ...
    1 in main kitchen 1 in apt. kitchen
  • Oven
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Coffee Maker ...
    1 in main kitchen 1 in apt. kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen ...
    (2) Full large kitchen with extra wide & long dining counter with great ocean view and maritime forest/bay too. Counter seats 8. There is also a dining table & chairs. A second kitchen is on the lower floor guest apt (plus 2 bedrooms, living room, & full bath).
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - outdoor shower , Out door shower
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen size Beds (Master bedroom, and 1 other bedroom have comfortable posturpedic, pillowtop queen beds. Double Bed (1) in guest apt. quarters, Twin Beds (4): 2 upstairs and 2 in guest quarters. Bunk Beds (1) solid wood bunk bed with twin size mattresses. 1 cot matress for toddler., ) Graco packaway bed (1) ,(highchair,and stroller are also on site). Queen Futons (1) in guest quarters living room/
Entertainment:
  • Television ...
    DVD player & monitor
  • Video Library ...
    Assortment of favorite family videos & DVD's including many children's selections
  • VCR
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    (3) cable color TVs with DVD/VCR players
  • DVD Player ...
    3
  • Toys ...
    beach toys & games, kites, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, frisbees
  • Games
  • Books
  • Radio
  • Books for Adults
  • Books for Kids
  • Games for Kids
Outside:
  • Water Sports Gear
  • Barbecue
  • Beach Chairs
  • Small Cooler
  • Wood Deck
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Walkway to Water
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    SCREENED porch totally shaded, includes table & chairs for dining and is adjacent to open decks..
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Open sunning deck has picnic table and umbrella and deck chairs. SCREENED SHADED PORCH adjacent to deck also has dining table & chairs. Outside SHOWER & hose on deck.
  • Outdoor Grill
Suitability:
  • children welcome ...
    Comfortable home very suitable for children of all ages. Topsail Island beaches/town & activities known for 'family' orientation.
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • pets not allowed ...
    Absolutely NO pets due to allergic owners.
  • non smoking only ...
    Absolutely NO smoking due to asthmatic & allergic owners.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    25 for single renters. No students.
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • churches
  • library
  • marina
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • water parks
  • winery tours
  • health/beauty spa
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • museums
  • arboretum
  • bay/sound
  • botanical garden
  • cinemas
Leisure Activities:
  • wildlife viewing
  • shopping
  • antiquing
  • boating
  • miniature golf
  • sight seeing
  • shelling
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • horseshoes
  • horseback riding
  • paddle boating
  • scenic drives
  • eco tourism
Local Services & Businesses:
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water tubing
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • paragliding
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • pier fishing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • snorkeling/diving
  • kayaking
  • wind-surfing
  • basketball court
  • parasailing
  • golf
  • jet skiing
  • water skiing
  • cycling
  • sailing
  • surfing
Notes:
Furnished sitting porch and deck with picnic table & umbrella.. Beach toys, some chairs, beach toys & games, kites, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, frisbees

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Oceanfront, Screen Porch- Deck Shower, Fun Comfy Home, +Extras
average rating of 5.0 based on 8 reviews
business
Oceanfront, Screen Porch- Deck Shower, Fun Comfy Home, +Extras
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218092vb
(910) 616-6405 (North Carolina, USA)
Topsail Beach Topsail Island
Salem, WV
5

TopSail Island Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 18, 2007
  • Stayed: Oct 2007
Our stay was excellent. The house was clean and exactly what we were looking for. The beach was quiet and we were able to walk it everyday and collect shells. The island itself is a treasure!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 28/31
business
Oceanfront, Screen Porch- Deck Shower, Fun Comfy Home, +Extras
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218092vb
(910) 616-6405 (North Carolina, USA)
Topsail Beach Topsail Island
5

Simply Magical!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Mar 20, 2013
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
My family stayed at "A Beach Escape" for two weeks at the end of February, beginning of March for my Mom's 65th birthday. There were eight of us in total, including my two little nephews who are 2 and a half and just 3 months old! The house was well appointed with everything we needed and we spent most of our time on the covered porch or building sandcastles on the beach. We loved watching the dolphins and pelicans play on the coast and had many cups of tea just sitting by the water. This place is a little piece of heaven on earth! There are wonderful grocery stores and restaurants close by and the Inis spa is a special place to get some beauty treatments. Overall, our whole family LOVED our holiday and would go back in a heart beat. As for me, I still dream of the ocean and "Carolina House" as my little nephew calls "A Beach Escape." Such a healing holiday. Thanks for Mary Ann for being so wonderful and helpful - it was such an easy and good experience working with her to make this happen. If you're thinking you want to get away from it all - this is the spot. (As an aside, my favourite moment was when we first arrived and my Mom went out on the deck and wept when she saw the ocean. She'd been dreaming of a vacation like this for a lifetime. Dad joined her in the tears and soon we were all crying and laughing. We have such gratitude for our experience!) <3
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Oceanfront, Screen Porch- Deck Shower, Fun Comfy Home, +Extras
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218092vb
(910) 616-6405 (North Carolina, USA)
Topsail Beach Topsail Island
5

Fun, relaxing family get away

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 27, 2012
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
We had an excellent experience here. The owner gave wonderful information about the home and activities. The area shop owners and restaurant staff were very hospitable. Everything I needed to cook for my family was available in the kitchen. We enjoyed just hanging out around the house. We also made good use of all the beach toys - kites, body boards, horse shoes, sand toys, etc... Leaving the first foot prints in the sand on my morning walk is one of my favorite memories. The dolphins put on a show every day for us. We all found treasures of shells and shark teeth. The sun rises and sun sets are amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Helpful votes: 1/2
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Oceanfront, Screen Porch- Deck Shower, Fun Comfy Home, +Extras
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218092vb
(910) 616-6405 (North Carolina, USA)
Topsail Beach Topsail Island
5

Gorgeous Oceanview Home -- An Amazing Value!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 20, 2012
  • Stayed: Jan 2012
This was our second stay at "A Beach Escape." My family stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and fell in love with the beauty of the home and Topsail Beach. The other reviews are exactly right -- this house is a jewel! We quickly booked a follow-up stay in January!

The house is absolutely immaculate. It is obvious that MaryAnn makes a priority of maintaining the property! A cozy living room, spacious kitchen with all the essential diningware, pots and pans, etc., and comfy bedrooms make you feel right at home. The oceanfront bedroom is particularly wonderful as you can hear the ocean waves while you drift off to sleep!

We rose early each morning to sit on the porch, sip our coffee and take in the beautiful sunrise. Oftentimes, we were able to see dolphins swimming along the waves. We spent our afternoons walking along the shore, searching for sharks' teeth.

If you're looking for a romantic getaway, a girls' weekend, or a family vacation, this house is perfect! I would recommend A Beach Escape to all my friends and relatives (in fact, I have.).
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Oceanfront, Screen Porch- Deck Shower, Fun Comfy Home, +Extras
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p218092vb
(910) 616-6405 (North Carolina, USA)
Topsail Beach Topsail Island
Roanoke, VA
5

Perfect family vacation!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 4, 2011
  • Stayed: Apr 2011
This cottage was perfect for our family vacation! The description is spot-on and you feel comfortable instantly upon entering. The property was well kept and had a nice lived-in feeling. The owners are so very thorough and the customer service they provide is above and beyond anything you would expect. We were caught in the tail-end of the tornadoes that ravaged the South, and the owners called to check on us and even offer the lower apartment for us to go into if the situation got more urgent (thankfully, we were spared and just got great pictures out of it). Being on the beach was wonderful with two small children and the few people we saw were so friendly! The area is beautiful and the wait staff and service at every restaurant is phenomenal! I recommend Daddy Mac's for a culinary twist and impeccable experience and The New York Corner Deli for very reasonably priced and delicious deli fare with a great staff (and excellent gelato). The baked goods at Just Baked are mouth-watering and better than Grandma makes. There is an IGA market just down from the house that is a bit higher than Food Lion, but very convenient and easy to walk to. Be prepared to become addicted to hunting shark teeth and combing the beach for gorgeous shells to take home. I can't say enough good things about this home or the experience but go ahead and book it! You won't regret it at all and I would definitely recommend it to any one of my friends and family...and can't wait to return!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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