How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs, overlooking a residential area with houses and trees.
A modern living room with two leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase in the background.
A wooden staircase leading to a sandy area surrounded by dense greenery.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a staircase, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Surf City Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is by the ocean. Escape Spa and Inis 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. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Ohana Paddle Sports are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 57 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage on 11 May 2027 start from NZ$1,686, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is How it Usta Be |4BR |2BA Topsail Beach Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Surf City Beach, Missiles and More Museum and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Ohana Paddle Sports and Surf City Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying here and everything was great!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our time in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Beautiful 10 out of 10 best place to take your baby for their first beach trip. Ours had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were very nice beds and pillows were awesome. Wonderful awesome balcony loved the outdoor swing reminds me of grandma place. Communication was very good and really like the area. 2 thumbs up for vacation place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sweet and clean

It was very nice, very clean and a good old fashioned vacation! Great decks and porch swing under the house. Lovely view of the sound and boat dock across the street.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, just a short walk to the public beach access. Provided all accommodations you might need for cooking, etc during your stay. The house is slightly dated but clean. Comfortable beds. Great decks and balconies to catch the sunrise & sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Thank you for providing our group with a low stress vacation in a great location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was well prepared and we enjoyed our stay. Check in and out were simple, but the AC in all but one room was not up to par after the first day. Overall we were happy with the price especially considering it was a holiday weekend. Our main goal was beach proximity and the walk was short and sweet! But would have definitely enjoyed it being slightly cooler. Thanks again! Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here it was perfect for our family of 7 that went our only issue was the upstair toilet didnt flush and one of the lights wouldnt work everything's else was absolutely great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nothing Fancy but all you need!

House was clean and stocked with what you need. It was a pleasure to stay here and will stay on my list of rentals!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

NICE PLACE

We really like the house because is close to the beach, the neighbors are nice and is a calm and quiet neighborhood. We love the top balcony more at night. We enjoyed our vacations a lot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Wonderful all around. Enjoyed our time spent at How It Usta Be and loved the location. Money well spent. Will definitely reserve again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time together

We came in for the weekend to do some fishing with my family.Thanks for accommodating us
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
We loved the neighborhood and location we stayed at, however, there were some issues. First off, it isn't anywhere on the listing that this rental is half of the unit pictured and that both decks(even the one off the bedroom) and laundry are shared, I think that is important to note. It also says they have window A/Cs but there is no A/C in one of the upstairs bedrooms and it was hot! Lastly, the A/C in the main living space was known to not be working before we arrived but we were told nothing. We arrived Saturday night, I texted Sunday and heard nothing, I texted Monday and was told a new on was on order, I texted Wednesday and finally got the unit switched out with the one next door which was unoccupied on Thursday. We left Friday morning so it took almost the whole trip to get working A/C. I was very frustrated with the lack of transparency and communication when we had an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify a few points for future guests. First, this property is clearly listed as a townhome, which means it is an attached residence rather than a standalone home. The shared outdoor spaces and laundry facilities are part of the property’s layout. Regarding the air conditioning, the upstairs bedroom mentioned does not have a window suitable for installing a window A/C unit. The listing does not advertise an individual A/C unit in every bedroom. As for the main living area’s A/C, we understand how frustrating an equipment malfunction can be, especially during warmer weather. However, we did attempt to communicate with you via text message. Upon further review, we discovered that the phone number provided with your reservation was not a working number, which unfortunately contributed to the communication difficulties. We worked to resolve the issue and ultimately relocated an A/C unit from an unoccupied neighboring property to restore cooling. We take guest comfort seriously and always strive to resolve maintenance issues as quickly as possible. While we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, we also believe it is important to provide accurate context regarding the property description, our communication attempts, and the steps taken to address the situation.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perhaps, at one time the property "Usta be' nice and cared for unless it always looked and felt run down.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great older style beach house!!

Me and my family had the best time at the beach house. Reminds me of the beach house that we had growing up. We spent a lot of quality time and the house provided a lot of things that made our stay much easier. We had forgotten beach chairs, and it was really awesome Just show up and see that not only was their beach chairs, but many other great things that were useful. If you’re looking for a cottage style beach house that will remind you of how things were 20 years ago I recommend this house. So many memories were made.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Shower

Wonderful but outside shower and first floor shower could use repairs. We had to use upstairs shower the whole week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay but the weather didn’t cooperate. The house is clean and definitely dated - the name fits the house perfectly. No ice maker or dishwasher. It was kind of fun seeing some of the old cups and plates and things in the kitchen - reminded me of my grand parents. Definitely not a house to rent if you are cooking for a large family for a week. Washing dishes is not exactly what I want to do on vacation. I would rent again for a weekend. Beach is pretty close and neighborhood is great for walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Meh

No central AC, uncomfortable beds, no dishwasher... One ac window unit not repaired... Won't go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time staying at How it Usta Be. It was a VERY short walk to the beach and the sound - and an easy walk to "downtown" Topsail Beach. The house was clean, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and we had everything we needed. Screen doors and decks were great!! Plenty of dishes and pots and pans and nice sink for washing. Air conditioning for the separate spaces was nice-we don't agree on temperature! (Master bedroom shares the ac for the main living space. )There is a nice yard below with a grill and a porch swing-and lots of birds. How It Usta Be was simple-and simply lovely! We see why the owner's cherish this Topsail Beach legacy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from Management on 16 October 2026
We’re disappointed to see your rating, especially since no feedback was provided to help us understand what may have fallen short of your expectations. We take guest satisfaction seriously and always welcome the opportunity to address concerns during a stay. We strive to provide every guest with a wonderful vacation experience and appreciate constructive feedback that helps us continue to improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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