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Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets

Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets

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"Mayberry by the Sea" Beach Home in Surf City
One of Surf City's scenic canals, viewed from back deck
Living area
Exterior
Property grounds

Overview of Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Surf City, NC
  • Popular LocationSurf City Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center9 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Topsail Beach10 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets

Beautiful, Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets
We hope you enjoy your stay in SURF CITY'S 5-STAR HOME!


  • '5 STARS: We found perfection. ... a perfect place for a family with a dog.'

  • '5 STARS: Very nice and clean. The front porch is wonderful and the dog loved the fenced-in backyard.'

  • '5 STARS: Like home only better with the beach so close by and the sound of the waves as we slept!'

  • '5 STARS: Absolutely Wonderful!!!! ... I cannot say enough about the house and location.'

  • '5 STARS: This rental was everything it said it was.... It was perfect.'

  • '5 STARS: It doesn't get any better. ... Don't miss this great rental!! 6 Stars'

  • '5 STARS: Highly recommend. Perfect for anyone with a pet....Very clean, well kept, well appointed.'
  • '5 STARS: Fantastic Vacation Home!!!... You will not be disappointed!'

  • '5 STARS: Living area is huge.... The beds were VERY comfortable.'

  • '5 STARS: Great home in a great location. ... Recommend highly!'

  • '5 STARS: My Wife and I are planning to make this one of our annual vacation spots.'




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RENTAL NOTES:

  • CLEANING: Professional cleaning service provides extra cleaning and disinfecting before your arrival.

  • CANCELLATION: 14 days' notice for full payment return (7 days for 50%), lowest requirement in the industry.


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THE HOME:


TOPSAIL ISLAND is wonderfully slow-paced and family-friendly. This beautiful modern beach home, recently updated, is owned by the author and photographer of 'Topsail Island: Mayberry by the Sea.' It is in a residential neighborhood in northern Surf City, near North Topsail Beach. The home is one-and-one-half (1½) blocks from the beach and just one-half (½) block from one of Surf City's scenic canals, lined with boats and large homes and visible from the decks. It is 2 miles from the shopping/restaurant center of the island.



THE ONE-LEVEL HOME has a large, spacious living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. A big kitchen opens to it. There are three bedrooms sleeping a total of six, including large master suite with king bed, all with ceiling fans, and two full baths. (You provide towels and bed linens: your own or try either Me and Mom Cleaning or other companies that deliver/pick up.) Coastal-style furniture, seascape paintings/prints and other island art decorate the home. (No smoking, please.) Pergo Boathouse flooring is in the living areas.



THE BACKYARD IS FENCED, a Topsail rarity. This is perfect for anyone with young children or pets (up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed). Other amenities: keyless electronic door lock; large covered front deck with rockers and ocean breezes, perfect for waiting out any occasional showers; two long driveways, partially covered; outdoor shower; gas grill on back patio; ceiling fans inside throughout; high-speed wireless internet; 72-channel cable.



YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE with both Topsail and this home!


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Home, built in 2000, is continually updated:

  • NEW FOR 2023: Luxury queen bed for 2nd Bedroom, toilet for master bath, pillows for all bedrooms, larger TVs in all locations, replacement rocker for front porch, replacement back door.

  • NEW FOR 2022: Chest of drawers for 2nd Bedroom, pillows for all bedrooms, 2-seat Adirondack bench for front porch, replacement rocker for front porch.

  • NEW FOR 2021: Luxury king bed for master, 2 twin beds, back-deck breakfast table and benches, gas grill, cordless door blinds, 12-cup coffeemaker (companion to existing Keurig single-cup maker), pots/pans, all smoke alarms, hot water heater.

  • NEW FOR 2020: Kitchen Faucet, 2nd Bathroom Toilet, Master Bedroom Bed Covering, Keurig Coffeemaker, Back Deck Rockers, Front Deck Rocker Pads.

  • NEW FOR 2019: Living Room sofa and love seat, Roof.

  • NEW FOR 2018: Trane air conditioning/heat pump.

  • NEW FOR 2017: Pergo Boathouse flooring in living areas.

  • NEW FOR 2016: Luxury carpeting in all three bedrooms.



Keywords: Beach House, Island Home, Fenced Yard, Pets, Dogs, Wi-Fi, Camp Lejeune







VRBO DETAILS:

Property manager

Ray McAllister
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 well-behaved pets ($33 EACH PER NIGHT).

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet fees: Up to 2 well-behaved pets allowed w/ fee
FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION POLICY. Beginning 2020 with
SUPER-CLEAN: Now EXTRA cleaning and DISINFECTING b

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

About the area

Surf City

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 4 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 5 min drive
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 5 min drive
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 9 min drive
  • North Topsail Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
  • Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
  • The Peak Tap Room - 5 min drive
  • Maine Lobstah Shack - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Clean "Topsail: Mayberry by the Sea" Author Home, Fenced Yard for Pets located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Surf City Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Inis Spa. Escape Spa and Seacoast Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home
Our 3rd time staying here and looking forward going back next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousins at Mayberry by the Sea
Way a perfect week for me and 2 cousins. Ray was the perfect host. We’ll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Elihau G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasant and airy beach cottage.
This house is spacious, full of light and convenient to the beach. It has a large living room, and kitchen. Dining area with a large table. Comfortable beds. Front porch with chairs and back porch with a table and chairs. The enclosed back yard is ideal for your dog and the enclosed outdoor shower with hot water is great for the (mandatory) rinse off when returning from the beach. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally Enjoyed Vacation
This home we stayed at was great, the only complaint I have is with Mother Nature, Mon - Wed the waves were to strong for boogie boarding!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and relaxing
Although our stay was short, it was very relaxing. The place is absolutely beautiful and dog friendly. There are very detailed instructions about how things work in the house, such as hot/cold knob to the shower, you just have to read :). Overall a great place and we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ray McAllister

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Ray McAllister is the author of four award-winning North Carolina coastal books among the six books he has written, including "Topsail Island: Mayberry by the Sea," which has published in an entirely new edition for 2021, plus books on Wrightsville Beach, Hatteras Island and Ocracoke. Vicki, his wife, is the photographer for the books, as well as for framed prints and note cards. A former long-time newspaper columnist, who then edited a popular magazine, Ray now also publishes the works of other authors through Beach Glass Books.

Why they chose this property

FROM AUTHOR: 'Topsail Island is wonderful, and we all know that. But when we were looking for a beach home on Topsail, we had to go up and down the island with a Realtor, visiting dozens that might be within our price range, to find even a few that were both clean and modern. But the clincher was this: Only this home -- and I do mean only -- also had the perfect layout. When we first walked in, we were struck, as everyone is, by how large and open the main room is and by how large and open the connected kitchen is. Finally, we had found a house that was designed for the way families on vacation actually use a beach house. It is a joy to be in.'

What makes this property unique

--Very large, open main room for family use.
--Large, open kitchen adjacent.
--Fenced-in backyard ideal for dogs and/or young children.
--Large covered front porch with 4 rockers, bench, lounge.
--Short walk (1-1/2 blocks) to the ocean.
--Shorter walk (1/2 block) to scenic canals.
--Residential area, but only 2 miles from shopping/restaurants.
--Inviting beach-house feel.

Languages:

English

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