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By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

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Ocean Front Balcony View at Low Tide
High tide from the Ocean Front Balcony
Living Room with Ocean Views
Living room and Ocean View from the Kitchen
Entrance to the Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

Come stay "By The Sea" in this little slice of oceanfront heaven. Enjoy beautiful views from your open-floorplan living space, or better yet- sit out on the private balcony watching the waves roll in. You will love the direct beach access right outside your front door. Walk miles on the tranquil & beautiful Topsail Beach, fish in the surf, or just sit back, relax & work on your tan. Always be on the lookout for dolphins out in your front yard!

We would love to host you "By the Sea"!
O and O by Sacred Sand Properties


Beach access is unavailable during high tide at the moment (the beach changes rapidly), the public access point should be used just to the north of the Topsail Reef HOA for beach access

About the Property:

* A true oceanfront gem for your beach getaway!
* First-floor, Point unit in building 3 of Topsail Reef
* 1 bed/1bath; no elevator access and half-flight of stairs to reach the property
* Sleeps up to 4, ideal for couples or smaller groups/families
* Keyless and contactless check-in!

Outdoor Delights:

* Private oceanfront balcony with two Adirondack chairs
* Perfect for enjoying drinks with stunning ocean, sunrise and sunset views
* Sunrise and sunset views on the balcony
* Dolphins swimming in the waves are almost a sure site!

Inside Comforts:

* Ocean views from every living area!
* Well-equipped kitchen; formal seating, ice maker in freezer and coffee bar
* AC in each room
* In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience
* Full bathroom with shower panel system!
* Exceptional seating from the living room to the balcony

Sleeping Arrangements:

* Master bedroom with 12" king-sized gel foam mattress
* Smart TV, streaming services, and ample storage in master bedroom.
* Murphy bed (chest style) with 6" memory foam mattress

Beach Access and Amenities:

* BEACH ACCESS IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE AT HIGH TIDE
* Private to HOA community
* High tide will cover the bottom stairs; alternative access points nearby
* 2 quality beach chairs provided
* Avoid sandbags around building pillars to slow beach erosion
* HOA amenities: oceanfront community, private beach accesses, Tennis/Basketball courts, laundry facility and more

What to Bring:

* Beach towels, toys and supplies
* Streaming logins for Smart TVs
* Toiletries, extra paper goods, laundry pods for community laundry facility if desired

Linens and Paper Goods:

* Full set of linens and towels provided
* "Kitchen pack" with sponge and dish towel included
* Starter pack of paper towels and toilet paper to get you started

Kitchen Items Provided:

* Toaster, Keurig and regular coffee pot, blender, utensils, pots/pans, and more

Recommendations for an Easy Stay:

* Sweet Dreams Linen & Rentals: They deliver welcome packages, child items, and beach essentials directly to your door
* Food Lion Online Grocery Ordering: Conveniently schedule delivery via "Food Lion To Go" at the Sneads Ferry location for a well-stocked kitchen upon check-in
* Topsail Island Bellhop Boys: Schedule in advance for effortless check-in/out - they'll unload all your luggage for a stress-free start and finish to your stay

Notes on Pets and Parking:

* Unfortunately, no pets or emotional support animals allowed
* Respectful consideration for full time residents with pets
* 2 parking passes provided; towing strictly enforced


*Please read through "additional house rules" prior to booking*

- $300 refundable security deposit required for each reservation

-This property is owned and self managed by the family behind Sacred Sand Properties LLC.

Property manager

Alan Martin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are required to sign our Renter Agreement in addition to the VRBO agreement.
Primary renter must be above the age of 21 and be present on site for the duration of the stay
Guest will be required to accept a $300 refundable security hold to their Credit Card for a Security Deposit

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaview Pier - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Thurston Art Gallery - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Sneads Ferry Marina - 25 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! located?

This North Topsail Beach condo building is on the beach, 0.6 mi (0.9 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margret B.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at By the Sea so much!The accommodations were perfect for the two of us!! We came to relax and that’s just what we did!! Our host was easy to contact when we had questions. We highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

The Ocean at Your Feet

Great location, restful and unit gives you the ocean as your window background.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

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

Great stay!

Condo was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

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

Perfect beach stay

The view from the property was outstanding, the sunsets and sunrises were wonderful to watch. The property had all of the amenities that we needed, the shower was amazing and the bed was comfortable. Alan was great at communicating with us throughout the entirety of our stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris H.

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

Perfect stay

Our stay was peaceful and quiet. The condo was beautiful and perfect for the two of us. Our host was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable the entire stay. We loved it and definitely plan on returning for our next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jp S.

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

Beach trip

Nice place for a couple. Cozy and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine P.

Best condo so close to the water

Excited to have beach this time around. The shore fluctuates rapidly, so get there while there's beach to walk on during low tide before it gets washed downstream again. The unit was immaculate. Murphy bed right next to the sliding glass door is a great perk. Like being on a private yacht at high tide. Plenty of nice touches and the rainshower showerhead with extra jets is a special bonus. Alan is the bestest!

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Long weekend visit

This place was perfect for our family to make a quick visit with our son in Sneads Ferry. Lots of beach time right outside our door!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiah W.

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

Great place to stay!

Awesome beach front condo! And the beds are so comfortable! Owner responded in minutes every time, very easy and hassle free to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Second Stay!

This was our second stay at this property. We thoroughly enjoy the WATERFRONT view. Check in and out is very easy. Fantastic communication from securing the reservation to checkout.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick weekday getaway

Beautiful balcony beach view!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Awesome place

So convenient to the beach, right in your back yard!! Gorgeous beach and the sea shells washing up was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Perfect place for our weekend getaway

We loved our stay at this very cute rental. It was wonderful being right on the beach and hearing the rolling of the ocean all night long. Perfect place for our getaway, complete with a magnificent view!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great place at the beach

Lovely condo -- very comfortable with awesome views! Alan was so responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Amazing ocean view and access!

I loved this property. Ideal location for a quiet stay at the beach. This property has an amazing ocean view and access. Great, comfortable bed and amazing shower. I will definitely rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N., Kansas City USA

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

Quite beachfront

Had a wonderful time here, loved that we woke up and drank coffee with the water literally right there. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennalee L.

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

Amazing

It is right on the beach. It is in a quiet location. We had the best experience and will be back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

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

Beautiful Views

We enjoyed our stay…. beautiful sunset! Clean and peaceful my only suggestion would be supply more towels and wash cloths and a rug at the front door and balcony door. Loved having in unit washer and dryer…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great place

This place was great. Just as described. DIRECTLY on the beach... shower was roomy (im 6'2" @ 250d), bed was very comfortable. Kitchen was usable, utensils were great. Highly recommend for a couples get away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Beautiful little condo overlooking the sea!

This condo was beautiful, clean, well stocked, comfortable and its balcony was right out over the sea where we could see the dolphins and birds playing every day! My wife and I had a lovely little getaway. It is within 15-20 minutes of lots of restaurants and shopping. It had a nice king sized bed (and a Murphy hideaway bed that we did not use). We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Over the top amazing

This place delivered everything expected and then some. We went on a girls trip and have nothing but good to say from check in to check out. Alan was easily available, the place was clean, had AMAZING views, and incredible location, and the list could go on and on. We did get to see the dolphins playing just outside our balcony. Was so cool to hear the waves of the ocean the entire stay and to be able to step out onto the beach at low tide was the best. There is also a beach located minutes up the road and a short drive down the other way. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Best OCEANFRONT Ever

We will be back to this exact unit. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway! We even asked and got to stay an extra night for half off. Host was excellent. We did not even use the bed in the back room. You have everything you need and more AND we saw Dolphins every morning. !This is our forever NC beach spot
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little condo

Upon entering the condo it smelled fresh and clean. As we looked around everything was very tidy. All clean linens, bathroom, kitchen, etc. No sand on the floor. We really enjoyed our balcony. They had dishes, cutlery, pans, everything you needed and didn't have to pack. We were very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Fantastic Weekend Stay!

My husband and I came to the area to visit our son for Super Bowl weekend and stayed in N Topsail at By the Sea - Alan’s wonderful condo at Topsail Reef. We had an amaking experience from the time of booking till the day we left. Not only was the communication absolutely superb, the condo was pristine and comfortable, the online guide we received was incredibly helpful, and the check-in/out process was very clear and easy. With this condo being right on the ocean - the waves lulled us to sleep each night (in a king size bed to boot!) and the ease of getting to the beach made it the perfect getaway! We would absolutely recommend staying By the Sea and hope to be back again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Getaway

I love this part of the beach! The cozy space at By the Sea was perfect for the 2 of us! It might be a bit small with children but we loved it. The kitchen has nice appliances. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the ocean views from the deck, the living area, and even the kitchen table. Overall the space stayed cool in the July heat. However, the bathroom’s location made it steamy without leaving the door open during showers. Taking a small circulating fan would make a huge difference. Checkin was super easy! I would definitely recommend By the Sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alan Martin

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We are a small family of 5 with two amazing little boys and our precious baby girl. We are self-proclaimed beach bums and fell in love with Topsail Island after our first family vacation there (as a family of 3) in 2020. We take great pride in our listings and strive to give each and every guest a 5-star experience in our favorite place.

As hosts, we are here for you at ANY time for ANY reason no matter how small.

We would love to host you for your next beach getaway!

Why they chose this property

The Topsail Reef HOA is a very unique condo complex- you can literally not get any closer to the ocean! During high-tides the water comes right up to the sandbags- at first it may be a little worrisome, but rest-assured the building is safe! It is incredibly calming to sit out on the balcony staring out at miles and miles of endless ocean while listening to the waves crashing below. As one guest put it (paraphrasing!)- it's like being on a cruise ship without the people, motion sickness, & norovirus! The town & HOA work diligently every year on beach nourishment projects.

We also love "The Reef" because of its tranquil and low-key atmosphere (nothing like the crowded beaches up north) and its proximity to the inlet, which is a great place to take a walk and comb the beach for treasures.

What makes this property unique

*Cute, cozy, & beachy, oceanfront, private balcony, walk in shower with rainfall shower head, gel foam king bed, in unit washer/dryer memory foam queen murphy bed- fall asleep to the sights and sounds of the ocean!*

Languages:

English

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