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Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool!

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A wooden deck with a view of the beach, outdoor seating, and a house with a balcony.
A living room with a sofa, a blue couch, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a window with blinds, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble countertop, and a view to the outside. There are two wooden stools and a small kitchen island.
A pool area with two blue lounge chairs and a small pool, surrounded by a white picket fence and lush greenery.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Surf City Beach
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaview Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - Floor 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 1

Bathroom 3 - Floor 3

Half Bathroom - Floor 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool!

Welcome to the Tipsy Turtle at North Topsail Beach! This beautifully inviting 3 level home is your ideal family vacation spot by the sea with a gorgeous light and bright great room with expansive ocean views, modern style, and a lovely kitchen with a eat-at bar in addition to the large dining area. 4 relaxing bedrooms including three queen bedrooms with sliders to oceanfront deck and balcony spaces simply add to the appeal! Outside, multiple deck spaces expand your living space out to the ground level pool that is private to this home - shared with north side of the duplex only! The beach access walkway provides quick access out to fun in the sun, and when coming in from the beach, wash the sand and sea away with the convenient enclosed outside shower with hot water!

Please Note: The pool is open and serviced from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1876571vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surf City Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Thurston Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sea Haven Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ashe Island - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Seaview Pier - 5 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tipsy Turtle | Ocean Views + Pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Topsail Beach holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Sea Haven Beach and North Topsail Beach. North Shore Golf Course and Ashe Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Many maintenance issues. Including collapsing bed frame. Carolina retreats ineffective at a remedy inspite of many calls .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

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

Family beach trip

Was the perfect house for a family of five and grandparents!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Hello Drew, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty by Carolina Retreats
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great Place!

We had a lovely time. The House is iceanfront. It had two plunge pools. Great location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Thank you for your positive review. We're glad to hear you had a lovely time and enjoyed the home's excellent location and amenities, including the pool and beautiful views. We strive to provide an exceptional experience for all our guests, and your feedback helps us continue improving. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Great family vacation on the beach

We had a great family vacation at this beach house. I would stay here again. The location was wonderful and the kids enjoyed the pool. The beach and ocean was beautiful. Topsail island is our favorite beach to vacation at. Thanks for great family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Hi Justin! We are happy to hear this property serviced all your needs for a family vacation. We hope to see you in Topsail next year! Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

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

Great Stat

Secluded beaches made it feel very private. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Hello Ron, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you had a wonderful time and we hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

Tipsy Turtle

This was the best vacation we have ever had. This was the 1st time we rented a house. This place is what we always hoped for. The house is amazing. Right on the beautiful beach, a pool, not to close or too far from from everything. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Hello Kara, Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you had a wonderful time and we hope to see you soon! Topsail Realty Management
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North topsail Vacation

Needs better maintenance of the outside and some inside, door handle on sliding door broke dirst day and wide just closed it, several stools and chairs about to fall apart i fixed, the yard and pool area need tlc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback. We regret that you encountered some maintenance issues during your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to bring these matters to our attention, as it helps us improve our services. We hope that despite the inconveniences, you were still able to enjoy your time with us. We value your business and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Mini Family Reunion

It was a great week! Plenty of sun, fun times and our hardest decision each day was, "Do we go to the pool or beach?". Most days we did both! Nice having everything right out your back door. Main living areas were large enough for all of us to be together. Everyone loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristina O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ants everywhere!

Ants in our beds and bathrooms. They did set traps the last day which helped but disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the ants in your room. We strive to maintain the highest cleanliness and pest control standards, and we regret that our efforts did not fully address the issue during your stay. Thank you for bringing this to our attention - we will use your feedback to improve our procedures and ensure a more comfortable experience for our future guests. Please accept our sincere apologies for the disruption, and we hope you will consider staying with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’m going 5 star with this one. Sure … as previously stated, there’s a kitchen chair leg that is broken and a sliding glass door handle missing … but come on, that did not ruin the experience at all. In fact, the grill was missing and within 24 hours of me emailing someone, another one arrived! The views alone for this place is enough to get us to return! The ease of getting to the beach, the multiple rinse showers, the pool, the bunk bed kids room … all of these things were what we were looking for. Thank you for a wonderful vacation house and a relaxing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
ank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that the beautiful views, easy beach access, and family-friendly amenities like the pool and bunk bed room made your stay so enjoyable. We appreciate your understanding regarding the minor maintenance issues and are glad we could quickly resolve the missing grill situation for you. Your kind words mean a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing vacation in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill P.

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

Great family place

Overall great place. There were some maintenance issues, Noisy pool pump near 1st floor master Bed frames in both bunk room and north side 1st floor bedroom unstable...we had to screw them back together. Drawer in stove off track had to be pulled out and reseated. Screws missing from som of the dining chairs lower rungs....so we couldnt re pair. Dishwasher lower rack goes off rails . Pool was well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We regret that you encountered some maintenance issues during your stay. Your feedback is valuable, and it will help us improve the quality of our accommodations and services. We're glad to hear that the pool was well-maintained. We hope you had an overall pleasant stay, and we look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kara B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Tipsy Turtle

This was our 3rd year renting this. The first 2 years were awesome. This year, the A/C was broke, the rental mgmt company put some 'portable units' in. These caused the breakers to trip several times. The kitchen is full of pis ants. When asked about the AC on days 2. 3, 4 etc, no resolution. The owner stayed at the adjacent duple x, apparently he too was having AC problems. He had an AC repair man come fix his, didn't bother to send them to us. Just a total fiasco. Never will stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2023
Hi Kara! We are sorry that the air conditioning went out on one of the floors during your stay. We are at the mercy of vendors when it comes to these repairs. The duplex next door is owned by a different person, we do not manage that unit. We are glad that were able set up portable units to try and keep it cool until it could be repaired. Thank You, Carolina Retreats
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Topsail Location

The property was as listed except that the washing machine was not in working order. This was reported on our first day. The management company told us that a repairman would not be here until Monday. The repairman never showed up even after two additional calls. There is a significant water leakage issue in the ceiling of the family room. We reported this and sent photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

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