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Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby
Dining
Tucked away in the Queens Grant community, The Canal House offers an immaculately clean and stylishly furnished retreat. Enjoy great light and unimpeded views of Topsail Sound from the living area or owner's suite deck. Outdoors, relax on one of two decks or a patio with shaded seating, porch swing, grill, and outdoor eating space.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81495 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,495 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2 dogs. Dogs must be crated when

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
CanalFront 3bd/3ba w/ dock. Steps to Ocean!!
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About the area

Map
Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 58 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Gem - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Waterfront Home - Put Your Feet In the Sand + Kayaks, SUP's, & Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti V.

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

Canal House

We stayed over Thanksgiving. The place was so ckean and beautifully decorated. It had everything we needed for cooking and comfort. The location was awesome a short walk to the beach that was clean and lovely. Would love to stay again in the summer when we could use the kayaks and paddle boards.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Ultra clean and thoughtful touches made for a wonderful experience!

The owners pay attention to detail at this property, one of the best stays we’ve had with VRBO. Location is great, steps from beach and inter coastal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Raleigh, North Carolina

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

Great spot for young family

Short walk to the beach and access to the intercoastal from the backyard. Wife and kids liked using the community pool in the late afternoon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great weekend stay!

Very clean unit & the owners were responsive. They offered a lot of extra items that we have found are usually not included. Linens are a huge bonus, beach towels, paddle boards & kayaks are just a few. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kenneth G., Greenville, NC USA

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

Topsail Vacay...

This was out 9th year on Topsail Island and it was also our 25th anniversary so we stayed for 2 weeks at The Canal House. The house was clean and it was the perfect location for our group. We had access to the canal with our boat out back, the pool, and the beach-- nice options to accommodate everyone. The hosts were very timely in response to questions. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie H.

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

Perfect for our family!

Elizabeth communicated with us incredibly well and everything was better than we expected. It was the perfect amount of space for our family (four adults, two children). We loved being on the canal and having very close beach access. We made good use of the kayaks and beach chairs Elizabeth offered as well! We will be back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z., Raleigh, NC

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

Wonderful!

I’ve really been to a rental home that has been so well equipped in the kitchen. Our family came for Thanksgiving weekend and we had everything we needed in the house. Very well stocked very clean and a wonderful location for the entire family! Elisabeth was easy to communicate with, and everything went smoothly for check in and check out highly recommend this day at Topsail Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Location was perfect

The house was clean and well stocked. The location was perfect to catch the sunset over the sound at night and still have ocean views in the morning. We had the joy of dolphins in the sound several times during our stay and even saw them while kayaking to the beach across the sound. The hermit crabs at the sound side beach were a fun surprise! The dog friendly neighborhood and well placed waste bags and receptacles were a great convenience! Everyone in the neighborhood was so friendly and all of the dogs were well behaved! We had a couple of questions early on our stay and the owners were responsive and helpful. I would definitely recommend this property for anyone wanting to experience the beach with their dogs and enjoy the quieter recreation available on the sound but yet close enough to get to the ocean in a 2 minute walk. A+ for sure
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hopefully Will Return

My family had a fantastic stay at this location. Easy walk to the pool and beach. Short drive or bike ride to South Topsail where there are restaurants, a pier, a skating rink, coffee shop and more. Queens Grant feels very safe and all the renters/owners we met were so kind. The townhome is very well stocked. My husband didn’t stay the whole time and actually took some of the extra stuff we brought home. There are plenty of beach towels, kitchen utensils and cookware (we’ve all stayed at that place that considered cookware one pot and one pan), but not here. They had boogie boards, kayaks, and paddle boards to use. They also had baby gates which was helpful for keeping our dog on the patio while enjoying playing games or reading books on it. The place was just as described, quite possibly better. Very clean and well thought out. Some of the places we visited that we enjoyed the most are Daily Grind (coffee, donuts, pastries), Santorinis (lasagna, calamari, chicken parm), and Surf City Pier (fishing, socialization, BLTs and breakfast burritos). I do just want to make you aware that the stairs can be a lot especially the outdoor plus the indoor if you are in and out frequently. My mom hurt her knee shortly before the trip and ended up staying in the smaller room on the main floor to avoid having to do so many. Honestly though pretty much anything on Topsail Island has stairs so there is no real avoiding it. Wouldn’t keep us from returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as listed. It was perfect for our family of 6! The kids loved the kayaks and paddle boards. The beach closet was well stocked, and the walk to the beach was quick and easy even for our four year old! This was our first time in the area, and we could not have been happier with our decision to stay at The Canal House.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property does NOT disappoint! Our family (5 adults and a dog) enjoyed everything about it! It’s clean, comfortable, spacious, well stocked and beautiful! We loved kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing, as well as watching for dolphins and jumping fish in the canal and intercoastal. The balconies were perfect for watching storms roll in and our dog loved keeping an eye on everything from them (there’s a folding gate that kept her from going down the stairs). Proximity to the beach is awesome, just a quick walk across the street and over the dunes. We spent many days floating and riding the waves to shore. We liked the location because it’s not commercial, not super busy, but is an easy drive to get to restaurants, coffee shops and shopping in Surf City or Topsail Beach, both of which are cute and portions are as if time forgot them. We went to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach for a nice day trip. The owners, Elisabeth and Bryan, were super quick anytime I messaged them with a question. There’s really nothing better we could have asked for! We HIGHLY recommend this property to anyone and we’d absolutely come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house! Everything was just as described. The location was perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and little complex. Kids loved the pool. The house was well appointed with many helpful toys and beach equipment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Excellent unit

My husband and I had a wonderful experience. The views were lovely and the unit is extremely clean, well kept, and well appointed. Having the option of the intercostal, ocean, and pool was a big perk! This was a last minute rental for us and the property owner/manager was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

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

Clean with great amenities

This rental has most everything covered, even kayaks and SUPs. Great views of the canal and sound from the living room. Owner is very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Fall break

Great property! Enjoyed fall break at the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Sound Side - Perfect Location

What an amazing vacation at Canal House in Queens Grant! The house was super clean and spacious for our teen boys, my in-laws and us. The house is close enough to walk to the beach, but the sound side daily fishing (catch and release) for my boys was awesome! None of us used the community pool or other community amenities. The evening sunsets were spectacular, and we were able to see a few nights of the full, red moon. The boys and my hubby enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. We ate out at Shaka Taco and Beach Shop and Grill, but cooked in the rest of the time. Plenty of markets for groceries and fishing supplies. Elisabeth was super helpful and quick to respond! It was a much needed, quiet, low-key vacation spot! Lots of fun and great memories were made at Canal House.💕
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

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

Wonderful Visit and will be returning

We had an incredible time at this home! From the moment we arrived, it was clear the host had thought of everything. The home was immaculately clean and well stocked, making us feel instantly at ease. The booking process was seamless, thanks to the host's quick and helpful response. One of the highlights was being able to park our boat right outside in the canal. This convenience allowed us to hop on and explore the waterways and nearby islands with ease. The kayaks and paddle boards provided were a huge hit and added an adventurous element to our daily activities. We found ourselves exploring new islands and sandbars, creating unforgettable memories along the way. A standout evening was when we used the seafood boil table for a classic low country boil. It was not only delicious but also a fun and interactive way to enjoy a meal together as a family. Overall, this home and its perfect location provided everything we needed for a fantastic family vacation. Whether you're looking for relaxation on the water, fishing, playing on the beach, or adventures exploring nearby islands, this property delivers. It truly exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

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

Canal House

Amazing property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

RIVKA D.

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

Beautiful beach, home and location

Wonderful home that is close to the beach, community pool, basketball court. Excellent response rate from owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Wonderful space for those who want both sound and beach

Wonderful location and great hosts for a family stay. Our time was much too short but we will certainly book again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Clean and well-equipped

Cheerful, clean, well-organized. Two miles from the shopping/dining area of the town of Topsail Beach. Very well outfitted and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Fall getaway

We stayed with two of my adult children and their dog and the house was the perfect size for our family. The view of the canal, sound, and beautiful houses greeted us every morning and was so relaxing to look at. The ocean was only a short walk across the street and we enjoyed shell and shark tooth hunting every day. The drive to Serenity point was very short and we went to the south end several times. We would definitely book this property again! My only request (and its a small one) would be a gate for the deck for the dog, or small children. We made a make shift one so he could enjoy being out with us unleashed when we sat at the table. Overall perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Lviv’s it!

Start to finish great place. Thanks for all. First time on bay side and we enjoyed the peace and quiet and yet were close to the beach! Will return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trista N.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023