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Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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How Sweet the Sound! This is the nightly view from the deck!
Dolphin make a daily appearance feet from the house! This pic taken from deck!!
The beach is wide, beautiful, never crowded, and is only 650 feet from the house
Watch the boats go by from the deck - better yet look at the deck from your boat
House is right on the water, is extremely isolated, and very quiet!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11202.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Outiside Shower

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish!

'The best view I have ever seen on the Island.' Welcome to "How Sweet the Sound"' where you can truly have it all! Why settle for just the beach when you can have boating, fishing, a pool and hot tub, basketball court and more right at the house? This brand new deep-water sound-front property features an elevator, and is nearly completely surrounded by water with stunning panoramic views!

We also have an additional property should you need more room than just this house! Please see listing number 601083!

This stylishly fun 2100 sq. foot duplex house is located in Topsail Beach on the water of Banks Channel in the private gated community of Queens Grant. Unlike other houses that only offer the beach, at "How Sweet the Sound" there are unlimited things to do. Choose to spend your days by walking to the never crowded beach through the private access, only 600 feet away, bring your boat, jet skis, kayaks, and paddle boards and spend the day on the water easily accessed through the private boat launch and docks with immediate access to deep water, the inter-coastal waterway, and the ocean. You can keep your boat at the dock yards away from the house for your whole stay! Choose to soak up some rays at the huge pool (open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day). Catch your own dinner! There is no need to go to the pier since you can fish, crab, and shrimp right from the house and clean your catch at the fish cleaning sink in the neighborhood! Have a picnic at the community shelter or play basketball on the neighborhood court. You won't find a deck with a better view or closer to the water on the island than those at 'How Sweet the Sound'.

Spend your evenings watching the dolphin jump and boats go by as the sun sets over the water directly off the decks. Being nearly completely surrounded by water, this house is very quiet and private. There is no road traffic to be heard and the most noise you will hear is the occasional fish jumping, Osprey calling from the nest on the channel marker not far away, or occasional fishing boat passing by. Finish off your evening by watching a movie on the 55 inch Smart HD TV. There is high speed wifi throughout the house.

About the house: This reverse floor plan custom house was furnished by a professional interior decorator, and is perhaps the most breathtaking house on the island. The house is on the deep water sound and has some of the best fishing on the island right from the lawn at the house. The ground level features a carport for two vehicles with additional private parking in the front of the house. There is a large storage closet for your bikes, beach, and fishing gear for the fresh catch you just reeled in from the yard! There is also an outside shower with hot and cold water. A wet weather entry leads inside the ground level which features a foyer and the elevator. No need to lug suitcases and bags of groceries up multiple flights of stairs, just stick them in the interior elevator and you are all set! This is a great asset for elderly guests.

The second floor features three bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom has a king size bed, walk in closet, 40 inch LED TV, walk out deck (featuring a hammock chair) overlooking the water, and has unspoiled water views out of its windows. There is nothing better than opening your eyes in the morning and seeing the water shimmering a few feet away outside your window. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, access to the deck overlooking the water, walk in closet, and 40 inch LED TV. The third bedroom has a bunk bed (twin over full) with an extra full size mattresses stored under the beds and a 40 inch LED TV.

The top floor features vaulted ceilings, breathtaking decorations, a two seat bistro table, and a fresh, contemporary kitchen with a large 3-seat bar, separate wine and beer fridge, dining room table for 6, couches (one pullout Queen sleeper), arm chairs, reading area, games, 55 inch Smart LED HD TV and water views, views, views!
Bed and bath linens are provided.
Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED.

About the Area: There are several highly-rated golf courses within minutes from the house, off-shore and in-shore fishing charters less than a mile away, both gourmet and family style restaurants, mini-golf, shopping, party boats, grocery stores, churches, and so much more all immediately accessible. Wilmington is 30 minutes to the South with great attractions like the USS North Carolina Battleship, Aquarium, Serpentarium, great shopping, tours, etc!

Please call or email with any questions you may have!


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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental Agreement must be electronically accepted at booking.
Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM.

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 and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Views On The Island! Ocean, waterfront, Boat Dock, Elevator, Pool, Fish! located?

This family-friendly Topsail Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Snowbirds in NC

Excellent property. Quiet neighborhood. Great location, just a short drive to the tourist area but far enough where the beach was never busy. Fully stocked house and great communication with owners. Would definitely return!
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali Z.

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

A perfect getaway place at the beach for anything!

We had girls family gathering and it was a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Matt K.

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

October Stay

Overall, great place to stay and relax for the week. Thank you for making that possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian j., wilmington nc

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

Five Stars.

Absolutely beautiful. Perfect house and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa W.

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

Majestic

This property was beautiful and easy to access as well as secure. We had so much fun. We saw the dolphins while drinking our morning coffee from the back deck. We highly recommend this property. Loved every second~ Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Amazing Family Property and Location

We were impressed with the property overall. The amount of room on the top floor great for families. The elevator certainly helps for anyone with physical challenges. Furniture is a little worn in the living and dining room but beautifully decorated. Top kitchen appliances and TVs in every room. Multiple balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

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

Anniversary trip

The property was beautiful. The only complaint is the tv in the smaller bedroom didn't work. Left message for the contact person but never heard back. Location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

The sound side was sweet!

Beautifully situated on the end of the canal overlooking the sound. Quiet, clean, perfect set up for families hosting big dinners and playing board games. We kayaked, jet-skied, rented electric bikes, played mini-golf, and hunted sharks teeth at the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Peaceful Pursuit

This was a , beautiful, fun trip for our entire family. It was not a crowded, busy type of vacation as are many beach destinations. This was our first time together as a complete family since our children were young. Topsail does not disappoint. We have been there several times in the past when the children were little.We love simple family trips that provide lasting memories.Our grandchildren will want to do this again,I'msure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Beautiful house on the bay

The house was very nice. The reverse floor plan allowed for unobstructed views of the bay behind Topsail Island while reading or eating. The King size bed was comfortable and everything worked as it should. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The house has an elevator that we used for freight only. As the house has three levels, there are alot of steps.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Great Location and Great Amenities

This was our first trip to Topsail Beach. We felt like we found the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood! It had everything our family wanted!! The house was spacious and comfortable! The view of the intercoastal and west to the sunset was AMAZING!! We took advantage off the concrete basketball court for some family friendly 2vs2 and then cooled off in the pool. Beach access was a quick walk across the road for playing in the waves and bocce ball on the beach. We also really enjoyed our visit to the Topsail Museum called Missiles and more. So much interesting history on the island. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the free museum! We truly had it all and plan on returning to this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

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

Definitely a winner!

Even though our vacation was cut short by Hurricane Dorian, we would highly recommend this property. We thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking views off the balcony - gorgeous sunsets and watching dolphins! The location was just a short walk to the beach and the pool. The owners were a delight as well - very quick to respond to questions and had great communication with us once we knew the hurricane was coming our way. We found the house very clean and the kitchen was stocked with all the essentials. The layout was fantastic as well and the elevator made getting all of our belongings in and out a breeze. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

DONALIE W., ohio

Summer at the Beach

If you want to have a summer at the beach experience, this is the place for you! It was the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. The sunsets were stunning from the back deck right over the water. The beach is the perfect place for children of all ages. We had a 2 yr old and 13 yr and everywhere between and they all loved it! The pool was a great place to relax and unwind as well. The house had everything we needed and the kids loved that they could watch Netflix! The layout is very family friendly- open and we could all be doing different things but be together in the living space. We had a blast and this was the perfect home for our group- 4 adults and 4 kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

Satisfied overall with some exceptions

Read the fine print. I am a fairly experienced VRBO user. THis particular house did not come with linens, bed bath and kitchen. There was also a problem with school dates conflicting with our reserved dates. School decided to use the second week of our spring break to make up snow days. as soon as I learned this I tried to cancel the reservation. The host defaulted to their 60 day cancellation policy. I get it, it was in the policy but we didn’t find out about the schoolers plans until we were inside the 60 days and not by much. My son and I did not go but we didn’t want to waste the reservation. The host did try to “help” by suggesting we find friends who wanted to buy our reservation. According to my wife, the setting was awesome, easy beach access and the house was very nice. The pool and hot tub were not open yet for the season. (Late March)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view from this unit. We were able to bring our boat and enjoy the waterway. House was very clean and perfect for a quick getaway. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely Lovely Home and Excellent Location

Beautifully decorated, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Hosts were very responsive to questions and sending someone when the outdoor shower didn’t function. The most gorgeous view of any beach house we have ever stayed in. Teen boys enjoyed fishing and caught sea bass and a sting ray right from the yard. Very short walk to the beach. Pool and hot tub were clean and not crowded either. We stayed during the lead up to the 4th of July holiday and we were so pleased with how quiet and uncrowded the beaches were. 5 stars, will definitely stay again if we head back to Topsail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose p.

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

Another great week

Third year at "How Sweet the Sound" and it was the best yet. Lots of water time via kayaks and wading in the ocean not to mention all the fishing as there are great charters to consider as well as water tours. Great restaurants including the new one we found Splash by the Sea. Being directly water (Sound) front makes even lazy time magnificent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

February 2025

We had a great visit and the house was perfect. Now the weather was a little challenging but we do look forward to another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

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

Stay with family and friends

Excellent stay 4 adults and 4 teen agers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Wonderful home

Very happy with our stay! Everything was as listed, clean, wonderful view of the sound. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

Topsail delight

Wonderful, probably the best house we've stayed at over the years, location was awesome, the pool was great and the beach was an easy walk across the street and never crowded, the sunset's were better than described and we saw dolphins and stingrays every day out our back door.. can't wait to come back 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roopali Gupta H.

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

Family vacation

Our family had a wonderful stay. The town is quiet and family friendly. We loved waking up to the bay and watching dolphins. There were kids staying in neighboring homes which kept my kids busy too! Definitely recommend and will visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

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

relaxing

it was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose p.

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

What a spot to celebrate an anniversary !

For the second year in a row we chose "How Sweet The Sound" to celebrate our anniversary. We had beach time, fishing time also on a charter, relaxing, reading, good restaurants and just enjoying the beauty of this townhome and of course Topsail Sound. As a matter of fact, we are booked for next year as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawson T.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

The home is lovely and comfortable, and the view is fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Daniel and Alana

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We have grown up vacationing on Topsail Island and are glad to be able to share our little slice of heaven with you! We don't think you will find a nicer setting to vacation than "How Sweet the Sound" on Topsail Beach!

Please also see our additional sister property listing, VRBO/HomeAway number 601083.

Why they chose this property

You will not be disappointed! At least four locals have told us they have never seen a better view on the island. It's hard to beat the sunset off the back deck and the panoramic views to the northwest and south! This house is so serene and fresh with a lot of extras to offer!

Please also see our additional sister property listing, VRBO/HomeAway number 601083.

What makes this property unique

Quick walk to the beach through private beach access! Fishing, crabbing, and shrimping right out the back door! Boat or jet ski docks feet away from the house for use during your entire stay! Quiet, gated community with pool (open Memorial Day Weekend through October), play ground, basketball court, and picnic shelter.

Please also see our additional sister property listing, VRBO/HomeAway number 601083.

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