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The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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North Topsail Beach, NC

Place, North Topsail Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Seaview Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Sneads Ferry Marina
‪25 min drive‬
Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.

Welcome to the Northern Exposure! Beautiful top floor beachfront condo with views of the North end of Topsail Island from the bedroom, kitchen and balcony (very few units have views from every room). Wake to a spectacular ocean sunrise from your bedroom window and then sip your coffee on your private balcony watching the dolphins swim by as the fishing boats head out to sea

Provided are: Free parking and Free WiFi! New Roku large flat screen TV, DVD Player, queen size sleeper sofa in living room. Stove, refrigerator and dishwasher in the well-appointed kitchen. Queen size bed and new Roku TV in bedroom. Set of bunk beds in hallway. Two bar height Adirondack chairs and table on balcony. Everything you need to make this your perfect getaway vacation spot.

Weekly (7 night) rentals only during beach season (Apr-Sept). Check in and out is only available on Saturday during this time. Off season rentals require a minimum 3 night stay but have flexible check in/out days. PLEASE NOTE that all bookings will now INCLUDE complete sets of linens and bath towels for your stay (this was the most requested amenity and we are happy to now be able to provide it). We also now have keyless entry (no more keeping track of keys).

Please check out the photos: This isn't simply near the beach or have a view of the beach, you are literally on the beach. The North end of the island isn't crowded even at peak season and provides you plenty of space to enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR TRAVELERS:

Sandbags are in front of all Buildings in North Topsail and the beach directly in front of the building may not be accessible during high tide. There is always beach access and availability that is easy to get to by using the public beach access to the left of building 1 (our building) which is just a short walk away (please see photo).

Please take note that this is a 3rd floor condo with no elevator. While the 3rd floor provides breathtaking views, guests who may have difficulty ascending stairs with luggage, groceries, etc. should take this into consideration.

If you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE inquire. We want to make certain that you have a wonderful stay at the Northern Exposure.

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Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please leave condo as you find it. Please do not re-arrange furnishings.

Porch rails are not to be used as clotheslines for towels and clothing. Do not store items by the front door. Such actions can result in fines.

The condo association has a strict "NO PET" policy for rentals. Violating this policy could result in you being asked to leave and deposit forfeited.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. Seaview Pier and North Shore Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

North Topsail Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Seaview Pier - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Ashe Island - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
Sneads Ferry Marina - 25 min drive - 23.9 km
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 52 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪River View Cafe - ‬20 min drive
‪Splash By The Sea - ‬6 min drive
‪Arrr Pirate Bar - ‬14 min walk
‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬12 min drive
‪Napoli Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Northern Exposure - Beautiful Beachfront Condo Right on the Ocean. located?

This North Topsail Beach condo building is on the beach, 0.6 mi (1 km) from North Topsail Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and Seaview Pier. Sea Haven Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

19 October 2025

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

This condo was such a cute and comfy stay! Loved the decor! Owner was great! Communication was on point and all instructions were clear! And the view from the balcony was amazing!! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

18 August 2025

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

Loved the view from the balcony! Close to beach access!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

4 October 2025

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

We were only able to squeeze out 3 days, but they were amazing. Sea spray in your face from the balcony. Dolphins with your morning coffee and the sound of the waves to wash the stress away. Perfect for a couple.

High tide gave way to a new game...Splash Stairs. Have a seat and enjoy! It's Brisk!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

24 June 2025

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

Great place to stay

We had a great time, the condo was clean, communication was fantastic, would highly recommend staying here. We can't wait to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

12 July 2025

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

Our stay was absolutely amazing. The condo felt like a home away from home. Everything was perfect! We loved staying and would love to stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

26 May 2025

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

Northern Exposure

The condo is very nice. It's located on the end so the views are great.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

4 November 2024

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

20 year anniversary

Was a very nice place looking forward to staying again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

seth h.

20 August 2023

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Exactly as described and pictured! Easy access to a great part of the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

29 October 2024

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

Visit with my Marine

We absolutely love it here. Great, friendly communication with the owner. Everything as described. Loved finding shells in the beach. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

10 April 2021

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

Really nice week

My kids and I stayed here and had a really nice week. The apartment is literally on the water and was exactly as described. It was a very relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.

25 July 2022

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

Great condo and great views!

We loved our stay! The view was amazing; third story, overlooking the water, and easy access to the beach. Lisa was also very, very responsive to our messages. We highly recommend this condo! 10/10.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dan H.

26 July 2023

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

Vacation

Very nice property great location. The only thing we werent happy with was the bed. felt like we were sleeping on a box spring.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

27 May 2022

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

Helpful owner

The owner was very accommodating and timely with communication

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

sonnie p.

12 July 2023

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

Beautiful view

The condo had everything we needed for our vacation. I loved that linens and towels were provided. So helpful! The view from the balcony was perfect. I watched the sunrise every morning. It's a perfect view of it! We will most definitely be staying there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

jodi o.

18 June 2022

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

Balcony, Balcony, Balcony!

This property's shining feature is the balcony! It is so close to the water that you feel like you are on a cruise ship deck. We definitely spent more time outside-enjoying the breeze, dog and people watching, We even saw dolphins that I am pretty sure we would have missed had we not been outside enjoying the view already.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

9 September 2023

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

Relaxing Week

My husband and I had a great week of relaxing on the beach. This condo was plenty of room for the two of us. The host was in contact with me from the time I booked it, giving me a lot of helpful information. The keyless entry was great, not having to remember a key every time we went out. The place was clean and provided everything we needed. Outstanding views from the balcony, we were up two different days to see the sun rise.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

3 January 2022

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

December 2021

The views change every minute. Dolphins played in the waves as groups of pelicans flew overhead. We saw a whale at the pier. Plenty of beaches to hike on and noncrowded roads to ride bikes on. The condo was comfortable with impressive views. It was especially nice to see the sunrise from bed. You can not get any closer to the ocean. We had a very nice stay and highly recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie D.

15 August 2024

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

Lovely location, not ideal stay

The view from the property is excellent and really right on the water. The beach is highly eroded and it is not possible to access the beach from the condo during mid to high tide (as stated in the listing). The appliances are quite dated which made cooking food during the tropical storm challenging. We spent several days dealing with a leaking ceiling and very high humidity in the condo. Lack of amenities was frustrating for this price point— no soap, trash bags, toilet paper to even get you started . Communication with host was good and we appreciated the updates on the storm and potential for flooding.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leslie Smith H.

2 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Sandbag Beach

The property owner failed to disclose the severity of the “sandbags” on the beach. The 10 feet by 4 feet bags surround the entire unit and are stacked 10 bags high. You can walk over sandbags during low tide to get to a narrow beach area adjacent to the property. During high tide, you must walk on street to get to the beach. The back of the building is inaccessible during high tide. Asthetically unappealing to say the least; a total bummer, and very inconvenient, and unsafe. It’s very sad what’s happened to this area- full disclosure and pictures should be posted with the listing - Saying there are sandbags on the beach is a gross understatement. False advertising to say the least.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

26 July 2025

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

It was the perfect beach getaway for our family of 4. The condo was clean and located in a quiet peaceful part of TopSail. There can not be a better view of the ocean from the balcony! It was HEAVEN.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

3 August 2024

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

North Topsail

Nice, a little smaller than anticipated, but cozy. Not much storage space. Bedroom and kitchen windows need sun blocking curtains. View was good. Not much beach at high tide. Overall, it was fine. Host were helpful with information and the rental process was easy.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonnie p.

3 July 2024

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

Beautiful view!

This is my second summer staying here. I love it! Waking up to witness the sunrise is my favorite part of the day. The kitchen is nicely stocked and the linen service is incredibly convenient.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

7 October 2023

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

View

Great time of the year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson D.

16 September 2023

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

Vacation

The view was amazing! Weather was perfect! Other than having to go up and down 3 flights of stairs everything was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Fairfax Iowa

2 September 2023

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

Awesome Views and location

Location and the views are amazing. Communication with the host is spontaneous and was very helpful. We stayed during Hurricane Idalia and the host kept us updated with weather as well as potential flooding power outages. It is a 3rd floor condo so you have great views but also there is no elevator. The condo is tastefully decorated and clean. Condo is directly on the beach and close.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Marie Grant

My husband and I have been vacationing at Topsail Reef since 2014 and fell in love with the area. We were so happy to finally purchase a condo at Topsail Reef in January of 2021. This is not just an investment property for us but a home away from home. Thus, you can count on it to be well cared for, properly maintained, and continually improved.

Why they chose this property

Wonderful beach front community with everything you could ask for. Enjoy a quiet beach day dolphin watching, swimming, or walking the beach collecting ocean treasures while at the same time having everything you need (fine dining, shopping, etc.) close by.

What makes this property unique

Overlooks North end of Topsail Island with a view from every room. Very few units have this feature. You wake to an unobstructed view of a spectacular ocean sunrise from your bedroom window.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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We should mention

About the area

Sneads Ferry

What's nearby

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Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Annie H.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Robyn S.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Christopher M.

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Great place to stay

Eric H.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Valerie B.

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Northern Exposure

David O.

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

20 year anniversary

Gary B.

8/10 Good

seth h.

Perfect Beach Getaway

seth h.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Visit with my Marine

Rebecca C.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Really nice week

Thomas N.

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H.