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Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean. - Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views (North Topsail Beach)
A living room with a blue wall, wooden flooring, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a television. - Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views (North Topsail Beach)
A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a grey armchair. A dining table with chairs is in the background. - Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views (North Topsail Beach)
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A wooden deck with several green Adirondack chairs facing a beach. - Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views (North Topsail Beach)
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathrooms2289 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views

  • New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

    Island Awakening: Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views

    Bed Sizes: King (1), Queen (3), Twin Bunk Beds (2)

    Property Highlights: Oceanfront • Direct Beach Access • Private Boardwalk with Built-In Benches • Multiple Oceanfront Decks • Reverse Floor Plan • Outdoor Shower

    Welcome to Island Awakening!

    Wake up to the sights and sounds of the ocean at this spacious North Topsail Beach retreat, where direct beach access and incredible coastal views make it easy to settle into vacation mode from the moment you arrive.

    One of the home's standout features is its private boardwalk leading directly to the beach, complete with built-in benches along the way. Grab a book, enjoy your morning coffee, watch the activity along the shoreline, or simply sit back and take in the scenery before heading down to the sand.

    Designed with a reverse floor plan to make the most of its oceanfront setting, Island Awakening places the main living spaces on the upper level, where sweeping views become part of your everyday surroundings. Step onto the furnished open deck and watch the sunrise over the water, feel the ocean breeze, or wind down together after another day at the beach.

    Inside, vaulted ceilings and an open layout create a bright and welcoming gathering space for the whole group. The kitchen flows easily into the dining and living areas, while the oceanfront dining space gives you a front-row view of the coastline during meals. Large windows and direct deck access keep the beach scenery close even when you're relaxing indoors.

    Most of the bedrooms are located on the lower level, creating separation between the main gathering spaces and comfortable places to recharge. This level also opens onto a large, furnished covered deck overlooking the ocean—an ideal spot when you want the view without spending the day in direct sun.

    When it's time for the beach, pack up the chairs and boogie boards and follow your private walkway straight to the sand. Afterward, the convenient outdoor shower makes rinsing off from a day by the water simple before heading back inside.

    From peaceful mornings watching the coastline come to life to long beach days and evenings spent overlooking the water, Island Awakening gives you the space, setting, and direct access to enjoy North Topsail Beach the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Linens — Sheets and towels are included for all reservations.
    Starter Amenities — A complimentary starter supply of amenities is provided for all reservations.
    Pet Policy — This property DOES NOT allow pets.
    Smoking Policy — This home is smoke-free. NO Smoking/Vaping.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 2,289 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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

Events

Events allowed
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events Allowed
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is 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. Power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Sneads Ferry travel guide
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with a curved shoreline and ocean waves.
    North Topsail Beach
    1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • A wooden pier with a series of beams and a view of the water beyond.
    Surf City Beach
    1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • A wooden pier extending into the ocean with waves lapping at its base.
    Seaview Pier
    3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A brick building with arched entrances and a sign reading "DePaolo Hall".
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    57 min drive - 82.6 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    37 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bojangles
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    7 min drive
  • Sea View Fishing Pier
    4 min drive
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Topsail Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and North Topsail Beach. Sea Haven Beach and Seaview Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Oceanfront Retreat with Direct Beach Access & Beautiful Coastal Views Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite thing about this house was the abundance of colorful deck furniture. Our family enjoyed our stay. A bathroom for every bedroom is great. The only thing that would improve it would be a table and at least partial covering of the top deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome deck and amenities.

Ample space and seating. Amenities were great. Spent every night on the deck watching the ocean, pelicans, helicopters, moon and stars.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house

This house was a great fit for our family! We loved the open living/kitchen area. The covered deck was a favorite spot also! Very clean!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Great Beach Vacation House

This is our new favorite on Topsail Island. Right on the water; next year we won't even take our chairs and umbrellas. You're close to the waves while sitting on the deck. House was spotlessly clean when we got there. Never a fly, beetle, or ant to be seen. Plenty of linens and towels provided, all the appliances worked as they should, lots of pans, china, and utensils in the kitchen. Quiet, uncrowded beach, nice deck furniture. We'll be back.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Home is infested with cockroaches.

This was our second time staying in the unit but unfortunately this time the unit is having issues with cockroaches. We started off seeing them mostly in the kitchen (walls, floor, counter, microwave one night), but then we started seeing them in the bedrooms/bathrooms (one was crawling on my sons pillow). We called VACASA the day after we checked in and they brought us a can of Raid Roach Killer and said they would send the exterminator that same day or the next day but no one ever came. We called again later in the week and were told this time that the exterminator had just come on Saturday before we checked in but they could send someone out. We told two of the people that we spoke with from Vacasa that it would be good customer service to make the next tenants aware of the issue but thinking that probably didn't happen! Had it not been for the roaches we would probably rate the home 4-5 stars. It has normal wear and tear but overall a very nice home with a beautiful view.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

We loved the house, the location and the rental company!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location Perfect size fits our group.

Oceanfront and beach access!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Family House

Loved lay out and furnishing were great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House! Great Vacation!

Home right on ocean with private walkway! 5 bedrooms and everyone had ther own bathroom! Already booked for next year! Everyone loved it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Favorite

Second time at this house, we love it. Being on the north end with easy on/off of the island close to on-shore shopping a huge plus. Ocean views are great, lots of deck chairs so important for a large group too. We’ll be back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

August 2024

Great house…this is our 2nd year here. The only downside was the Internet.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disappointed

Arrived and keypad wouldn’t work. Took 30 minutes and several phone calls to get in. We saw roaches every day. Never had a return phone call in regard to this. Bedroom sliding door lock was broke. Stairs on the inside were too steep and dangerous for elderly. Bottom level had a terrible musty smell. Access to beach was dangerous because sand buried several steps. No hot water in outside shower. Many of the inside bathroom showers were awkward to use because the shower head was not the right size for the shower and shower head was not moveable. No potholders in kitchen. The view was lovely and upper deck was used a lot but we slept in fear of roaches. Not a good vacation. Feel we should be refunded.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023