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A Breath of Fresh Aire - the beach literally comes right up to your deck!!
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8132.7 sq m
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North Topsail Beach, NC
- Place, Surf City Beach1 min walk
- Place, Surf City Pier7 min drive
- Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington56 min drive
- Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
A Breath of Fresh Aire - the beach literally comes right up to your deck!!
This 3- bedroom cottage duplex is right on the beach. I don't mean just close to the beach. I mean that when you step down from the deck, you are on the beach. Walk barefoot to the water.
THIS GORGEOUS BEACH DUPLEX IS PET-FRIENDLY - AND IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE. You will not believe such a beautiful house allows your pet, but we find that our guests at A Breath of Fresh Aire have been very conscientious about their four legged family members.
NOW MY WIFE SAYS I TALK TOO MUCH. She told me to shut up and let our guests tell the story. So here they go:
'Our family can't wait until July this year - we have stayed at Amazing Grace for the last three years - this year we will stay at Breath of Fresh Air - A wonderful ocean-front duplex - very nice and owner is a delight to deal with. A great deal here at Topsail!!!'
Tim & Carol, Alexandria, Va
(Lyn and I own both sides of the duplex. Check VRBO.com/113771 to see the other one.)
'Our humans brought us to watch them unwind at this wonderful house on the beach. We got long walks on the water's edge and saw turtle nests and lots of crabs and dolphins. We also got peaceful naps to the sound of the surf. We had such a good time watching our humans uncoil and become fun companions that we did not want it to end. Thanks for making us feel like puppies again.'
Your 4-pawed buddies, Kapi and Rufus
'Our family has stayed at A Breath of Fresh Aire about 4 times over the past 3 years. We obviously LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! We keep coming back! It's always clean and comfortable, and Steve the owner is a pleasure to deal with. It has everything we need and absolutely Beautiful views! And it's on a great section of the island too.'
Chrissy, Atlanta, Ga
'A Breath of Fresh Aire is just that... what a wonderful week of sun and fun on TopSail island, NC. We couldn't have been more impressed with this wonderful ocean-front home. It is so rare to find a beach home vacation rental that not only has all the amenities of home, but accepts pets too! We'll definitely be back.'
Scott & Carolee, Wake Foest, NC
And it goes on and on. Our guests love the place and you will too.
Imagine shrimp on the grill (on the driveway as per Fire Marshall rules), kids on the beach, and a cold beverage in your hand as you sit on the deck above the dunes. The wide beach invites you to stay all day long.
A Breath of Fresh Aire is BEACH FRONT. It is not a piano lot, or a view between two houses, or in a condominium complex. It is a real OCEANFRONT house. Sit on the beach or sit on a marvelous deck just a few feet away from the crashing waves.
Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north to south. The island is like 22 miles long, so you can get a good work out.
You can even bike for fun (like I do). Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house is not in their city. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant!) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone at DQ just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories, then leisurely rode back to the beach house.
Believe me, this place is fun.
And I haven't even told you about Giligan's, just before the bridge on the mainland side and it's hilarious karaoke nights, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Indigo Marsh - the best restaurant overlooking the sound that you will ever find. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it.
Or you can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest). Perhaps you would like to deep sea or surf fish...or maybe spend an hour with your son or daughter fishing off the sound dock just steps from your beachfront villa. And did we mention riding jet skis on the nearby sound?
FOR MY RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLAND, LOOK BELOW THE CALENDAR ICON FARTHER DOWN ON THIS PAGE. ABOUT 1 INCH BELOW THAT THERE IS A LINE THAT SAYS 'CLICK HERE - CLICK HERE for more photos and information'. CLICK THERE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO MY RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND THINGS TO DO PAGES.
Wi-Fi wireless broadband internet and free long distance calling available.
CAN YOU GUESS WHY WE HAVE SO MANY REPEAT GUESTS?
Well, one of our repeat guests told us:
'Delightful Cottage and good location. Our golden loved the beach. I would not hesitate to rent this cottage again. The owner, Steve, made everything simple and straightforward. We made some great memories there. Thanks!!'
Linda O, Chester, Va
Won't you be our guest?
IF THIS PLACE IS BOOKED CHECK OUT AMAZING GRACE NEXT DOOR by clicking on 'All my Rentals' below the calendar on this page. I think Amazing Grace is prettier than A Breath of Fresh Aire!
Keywords: Duplex (Left Side)
THIS GORGEOUS BEACH DUPLEX IS PET-FRIENDLY - AND IN BEAUTIFUL SHAPE. You will not believe such a beautiful house allows your pet, but we find that our guests at A Breath of Fresh Aire have been very conscientious about their four legged family members.
NOW MY WIFE SAYS I TALK TOO MUCH. She told me to shut up and let our guests tell the story. So here they go:
'Our family can't wait until July this year - we have stayed at Amazing Grace for the last three years - this year we will stay at Breath of Fresh Air - A wonderful ocean-front duplex - very nice and owner is a delight to deal with. A great deal here at Topsail!!!'
Tim & Carol, Alexandria, Va
(Lyn and I own both sides of the duplex. Check VRBO.com/113771 to see the other one.)
'Our humans brought us to watch them unwind at this wonderful house on the beach. We got long walks on the water's edge and saw turtle nests and lots of crabs and dolphins. We also got peaceful naps to the sound of the surf. We had such a good time watching our humans uncoil and become fun companions that we did not want it to end. Thanks for making us feel like puppies again.'
Your 4-pawed buddies, Kapi and Rufus
'Our family has stayed at A Breath of Fresh Aire about 4 times over the past 3 years. We obviously LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! We keep coming back! It's always clean and comfortable, and Steve the owner is a pleasure to deal with. It has everything we need and absolutely Beautiful views! And it's on a great section of the island too.'
Chrissy, Atlanta, Ga
'A Breath of Fresh Aire is just that... what a wonderful week of sun and fun on TopSail island, NC. We couldn't have been more impressed with this wonderful ocean-front home. It is so rare to find a beach home vacation rental that not only has all the amenities of home, but accepts pets too! We'll definitely be back.'
Scott & Carolee, Wake Foest, NC
And it goes on and on. Our guests love the place and you will too.
Imagine shrimp on the grill (on the driveway as per Fire Marshall rules), kids on the beach, and a cold beverage in your hand as you sit on the deck above the dunes. The wide beach invites you to stay all day long.
A Breath of Fresh Aire is BEACH FRONT. It is not a piano lot, or a view between two houses, or in a condominium complex. It is a real OCEANFRONT house. Sit on the beach or sit on a marvelous deck just a few feet away from the crashing waves.
Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north to south. The island is like 22 miles long, so you can get a good work out.
You can even bike for fun (like I do). Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house is not in their city. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant!) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone at DQ just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories, then leisurely rode back to the beach house.
Believe me, this place is fun.
And I haven't even told you about Giligan's, just before the bridge on the mainland side and it's hilarious karaoke nights, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Indigo Marsh - the best restaurant overlooking the sound that you will ever find. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it.
Or you can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest). Perhaps you would like to deep sea or surf fish...or maybe spend an hour with your son or daughter fishing off the sound dock just steps from your beachfront villa. And did we mention riding jet skis on the nearby sound?
FOR MY RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLAND, LOOK BELOW THE CALENDAR ICON FARTHER DOWN ON THIS PAGE. ABOUT 1 INCH BELOW THAT THERE IS A LINE THAT SAYS 'CLICK HERE - CLICK HERE for more photos and information'. CLICK THERE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO MY RESTAURANT REVIEWS AND THINGS TO DO PAGES.
Wi-Fi wireless broadband internet and free long distance calling available.
CAN YOU GUESS WHY WE HAVE SO MANY REPEAT GUESTS?
Well, one of our repeat guests told us:
'Delightful Cottage and good location. Our golden loved the beach. I would not hesitate to rent this cottage again. The owner, Steve, made everything simple and straightforward. We made some great memories there. Thanks!!'
Linda O, Chester, Va
Won't you be our guest?
IF THIS PLACE IS BOOKED CHECK OUT AMAZING GRACE NEXT DOOR by clicking on 'All my Rentals' below the calendar on this page. I think Amazing Grace is prettier than A Breath of Fresh Aire!
Keywords: Duplex (Left Side)
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About the area
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Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in North Topsail Beach. Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

North Topsail Beach, NC
What's nearby
- Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
- Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 43 min drive - 61.3 km
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 56 min drive - 60.8 km
- Wrightsville Beach - 58 min drive - 63.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
- Tortuga’s Nest - 4 min drive
- Sear's Landing - 9 min drive
- Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - 8 min drive
- Shaka Taco - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
John S.
21 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel M.
16 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break getaway
Rachel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Albertina M.
30 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Albertina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
ellen l.
23 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
What a wonderful and beautiful vacation!
ellen l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah F.
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Deborah F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greta M.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy beach
Greta M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W.
1 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home that has amazing view of the ocean!
Rebecca W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie R.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It truly was "a breath of fresh air"!


Melanie R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
cjs S.
4 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
cjs S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
15 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total relax
Monica M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna R.
26 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Donna R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect refresher
Linda S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
S W.
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beachfront Property for Small Family
S W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
William C.
7 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
William C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, accurate description
Jennifer H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine A.
13 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Direct Ocean Access
Elaine A.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Molly R.
16 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!! Perfect for the 5 of us and our two dogs!!
Molly R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marybeth F.
19 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway!
Marybeth F.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri D.
23 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply beautiful
Sheri D.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Betty M.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Breath of Fresh Aire
Betty M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Albertina M.
29 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Albertina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carin D.
10 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach location
Carin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lauren M.
13 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Lauren M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tammy S.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Tammy S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steve Morrison
Fun loving retired trial attorney and sailor. I used to love to weave a story for the jury, or weave a story for the bartender at some beach bar. My wife has kept me in balance and fortunately has never "fired" me from being her husband.
Why they chose this property
We absolutely love Topsail Island. Being on an island, the ocean breezes, the salt air, and the wonderful people make this a great place to be.
What makes this property unique
As Jimmy Buffet said: "Cheeseburger in paradise, Heaven on earth with an onion slice, Not too particular, not too precise, I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise"
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