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Entire Home! Easy Walk to Beach & Gorgeous Sound View

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Fully-equipped kitchen
Side deck
Upstairs living area
A lovely spot to sip a beverage and watch the boats go by
Back deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holly Ridge, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs full bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Entire Home! Easy Walk to Beach & Gorgeous Sound View


Unwind in a tranquil, relaxed area of the island. Marvel at the stars at night and soak up the sun on a stunning, expansive beach by day! Enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the sound from the spacious back deck. Catch up with family and friends on the large side deck with a view of iconic Topsail Beach Water Tower.

The house is approximately a block and a half from the beach access, and about the same distance from the sound. There is a kayak loading area for the sound about a half-mile down the street.

Sound's Great is a charming, recently renovated, well-appointed home with an easy, under 2-minute stroll to one of the most convenient public accesses on spectacular Topsail Beach.
It’s an ideal spot for biking , kayaking, grilling burgers or seafood, or just relaxing with your favorite beverage on a spacious deck. The house is actually 2 separate dwellings, with a total of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and two living areas. (Each level has 2 bedrooms, one bath, and a living area.)

The kitchen and laundry room are located on the second floor, while the first floor features a convenient mini-kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, and microwave. Note: Access to the first floor is via outdoor steps, requiring entry from outside the house.

The house is located in Topsail Beach (on the island's south end), a historic and charming town with a missile museum, a 1950s-era putt-putt course, fine dining at the Beach Shop, wine and books at The Quarter Moon, and high-quality gifts at The Gift Basket. You can also catch live music some evenings at Quarter Moon, Beach Shop, or the local municipal park.

Surf City, which boasts an endless selection of restaurants and fun-filled activities is only a 10-minute drive away.

We know that you will love our vacation home as much as we do!

* Note: This property is NOT listed on Craigslist

Property manager

Brenda Fresquez
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require copies of photo IDs of all adults that will be occupying the property.
We require email and phone number for contact purposes and we have a separate rental agreement that must be signed.
NO early check-ins unless pre-approved. Door code will not work until 4pm.

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

About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holly Ridge, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Surf City Pier - 14 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Oval & Ale - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Burrito Shak - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Home! Easy Walk to Beach & Gorgeous Sound View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire Home! Easy Walk to Beach & Gorgeous Sound View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Home! Easy Walk to Beach & Gorgeous Sound View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Entire Home! Easy Walk to Beach & Gorgeous Sound View located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Missiles and More Museum is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nolen T.

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

Wonderful house with Gracious Hosts

My family and I had a great time at this property for a small vacation while our kids were on their Spring Break. The house accommodations were fantastic. It was very clean and organized and only a block away from the beach. We would definitely recommend this property. The hosts were great and very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Getting family together

Wonderful setting when you have adult children. Lower level w living area and bedrooms was perfect. Great location - easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

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

Topsail Beach Trip

This house was beautiful; charming and quaint. It had a well-stocked kitchen of dishes, utensils…. The drawers and cabinets were even labeled to help find items. Bathrooms were well stocked; and there’s a washer and dryer to use. The bedrooms were all spacious and cozy. The outdoor deck was nicely large, with plenty of chairs and tables for outdoor eating. The big windows and sliding doors made for great views and natural lighting inside. The downstairs was impressive in that it really was another living space. It was close to a beach access; an easy walk. We loved this house and would definitely return. The owner was an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda m.

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

Weekend getaway

This house was everything and more for our stay! Brenda was amazing to work with and answered every question I had in a timely manner. She even let me know one morning that there was a reg flag warning at the beach and to stay safe! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed for the house and the beach! We will hopefully be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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

Perfect Family Setup

We absolutely loved our stay in this beach house! We found it clean, well stocked and comfortably accomodating. The way the upstairs is somewhat separate from the downstairs worked well for our older children to have their own space without being too far. We enjoyed riding bikes to nearby stores & restaurants and look forward to booking this house again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Annual Topsail Getaway

Our family (aged 12-75) had a great stay at Sounds Great. Great location in South Topsail and easy walk to beautiful, non-crowded beach. Home is decorated very nicely with lots of great features.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely hosts and nice place

Overall the location was good, a short walk to public beach access. The host was very accommodating, with extra supplies and snacks provided in the home. They were very responsive when we contacted them about an issue in the downstairs. The upstairs was very nice and maintained. The downstairs left some things to be desired.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda a.

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

Great stay

The property was a great set up for our stay with three teens. They had their own space for privacy and retreat. We enjoyed all the island had to offer and the well equipped home had more than we could have imagined for comfort during our one week stay. Brenda is a great host and we look forward to another visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles S.

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

Attention to detail

Home was perfect for older couple taking two adult children and their +ones for a family beach week. We have other family who also stay very near. Clean, well organized, easy walk to beach access #13 at cross street (Crocker). Love the laidback family vibe of Topsail Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jomy J.

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

Jomy + family

We had a really great time this Memorial Day weekend and this beach house made it a much better experience! There were many helpful and fun amenities available on the property (boogie boards, beach chairs, and a wagon to name a few) which we loved. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

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

Sounds Great

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

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

Relaxing days

We stayed at this property for 4 nights over a holiday weekend. We had originally planned to stay 5 nights, but a passing hurricane delayed our trip by a day. Brenda proactively communicated and proposed plan B and she refunded the night we missed. We were able to checkin a day later then planned and everything was perfect and as stated on VRBO. Great communication, great location close to beach, comfortable places to relax both on outdoor deck and in both levels of the house. Plenty of extra supplies provided that you don’t normally find in a rental. We loved our stay and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sky A.

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

Lovely vacation spot!

The house was wonderful. Everything was clean and organized. The kitchen was labeled to make cooking a breeze. The hosts went out of their way to supply all the things you need for a perfect beach experience. Beach chairs, towels, tent, toys, boogie boards, even a wagon, as well as, games, movies, and books in case it rains. We enjoyed or stay and would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Perfect place steps from the beach

We were so impressed by this property and the communication with the owners that we’re already discussing a future summer vacation here. Everything was clean, as described, with labels and instructions making it easy to find anything we needed. I think of all the places we’ve stayed this one was the one was the best stocked and the thoughtful additions were so handy (all the grilling items, beach chairs, towels, shades, snacks, waters, dishwashing pods and laundry detergents, a first aid kit, keypad entrance etc…too many things to name). We recommend 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C., Midland, NC

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay. It was relaxing and the water was beautiful. Loved the small local shops. We enjoyed riding bikes as well and walking to the point.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

First but not last trip to Topsail Beach

This house is amazing. If you’re looking for clean, modern yet quaint, convenient location, and comfortable, this is the house for you! Less than a 2 minute walk to the beach, great view of the sound and great local shops and restaurants all within 5-10 minutes from the house. This was our first trip to Topsail Beach but definitely not our last. Brenda is an amazing host and gave us all the local inside information for restaurants and shops. All we can say is “wow”! What a memorable and great vacation at Topsail and we can’t wait for the next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice M., South Bend Indiana

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

Great family vacation

I love Topsail and have been coming for years. This is a great location and the home came with lots of little extras like bikes and toys and lots of chairs and very well equipped kitchen. Downstairs bedrooms great for sleeping. Great family messy crab dinner at the deck picnic table , Owner extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great Hosts

Our stay was going great and then we noticed in downstairs ceiling a water leak. It was steadily dripping down to dining area tile. I called host to let them know. They were both so gracious and apologetic for inconvenience on our vacation. Thru face time host was able and to trouble shoot issue. We put some buckets and trash cans over area to collect water until he arrived the next morning to fix. Our family went to beach while host fixed problem. When we came back in afternoon everything was fixed and put back together. They also went above and beyond anything we expected by buying a gift card to a great local restaurant for our entire family of 7 to dine in the last night of our stay. Plus they issued us a small credit back on Vrbo for the inconvenience. I would like to thank them both for the wonderful vacation and how they turned a negative situation into very positive experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H., Strongsville, OH, USA

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

Everything we needed while on Topsale

We are happy we rented Sound's Great for a week stay in Topsail. House worked great for our family and had everything we needed except for clothes and food. Location is very quiet. Brenda was a great host and openly communicated from booking to checkout. If we ever are looking to return to Topsail, definitely would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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

Vacation

Great vacation, house was very nice. Brenda communicated well and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia B.

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

Loved it!!!!

We love the house, super close to the beach and easy access. Everything was great! And the host very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Saint Augustine

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

Lovely Beach Home

We enjoyed our stay at Sound’s Great! It was so relaxing and the beach is only a few steps away from the house. The location is perfect because it’s close to the point and very quiet and minimal traffic yet close enough to all the shops and restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Amazing hosts; great location & space

We had a travel hiccup and the hosts were INCREDIBLE. I cannot stress this enough. Amazing. Such a great part of the island to stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Well appointed and great location

Great kitchen, had everything we needed and all in great condition. Wonderful location with equal distance between ocean and sound so a short walk to either. Beautiful views from the decks outside.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Vicki P.

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

Great vacation

The accommodations were great. Very nice could not ask for nicer host.Plan to re visit. Clean, neat everything you would need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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