Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views!
This nicely decorated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit townhome, located in North Topsail Beach, offers you & your family the best of both worlds - fabulous ocean & sound views! Enjoy the views of the ocean from the 2 sun decks off of the front or the gorgeous sound views from 3 sun decks from the back.
On the second level of this reverse floorplan home you'll find the spacious main living area complete with living room, kitchen, dining area and 1/2 bathroom. The dining table seats 6, plus 2 more at the counter. The classic kitchen comes with everything you’ll need during your stay. You can also enjoy your morning cup of coffee on the sun deck off of the kitchen that provides great ocean views.
Be sure to relax or dine outside on the decks, take in a picture-perfect sunset or watch the fantastic sound & marsh come to life where fish jump, birds soar and boats play in the Intracoastal Waterway.
Sweet Dreams: *Linens (bed/bath) are not included!
Top Floor Soundfront Bedroom: King Bed; TV; private full bath (tub/shower); and access to private sun deck with views of the Intracoastal Waterway 1st Floor Soundfront Bedroom: Queen Bed; private entrance to shared full bath (shower); and access to soundfront covered deck 1st Floor Street-Side Bedroom: Twin Bed and Daybed with Trundle; TV; shares full bath (shower)
Location:
Your beach house rental is located approximately 12.5 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge or 3.8 miles north of the North Topsail Beach high rise bridge. You’ll love the peace and quiet here! Visit the Sea View pier or drive to nearby Surf City or Snead’s Ferry (just off the island) to visit restaurants, fresh seafood markets and shops. You are also just minutes away from a Golf Digest four-star championship course, North Shore Country Club. Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island’s past.
Amenities:
Central Heat/Air Keyless Entry 4 cable TVs (50" Smart TV in living room, 42" TV in master bedroom, 32" Smart TVs in two lower level bedrooms), dvd player Wireless Internet Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave Washer/Dryer Ceiling fans Enclosed outside shower - hot/cold water 2 ocean view sun decks 3 soundfront sun decks complete with deck furniture. Access to the community soundside gazebo & pier. Perfect for crabbing, fishing or watching the sunset.
Additional Property Information:
Easy community beach access just steps away. Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises. No Pets - No pets allowed by tenants on the premises.
Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See Ward Realty's website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your rental. Please note that this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
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About the area
Sneads Ferry
Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina 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. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Marine Corps Air Station New River - 34 min drive - 45.6 km
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 46 min drive - 61.1 km
Getting around
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
River View Cafe - 18 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Spiaggia Ristobar - 11 min drive
Red Pepper - 11 min drive
Cancun Mexican - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views!?
As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views! on 8 August 2026 start from NZ$417, 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 Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Island In The Sun - 3BR Townhouse with Ocean & Sound Views! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Topsail Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Seaview Pier. Surf City Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family and I spent the week here and can’t say enough good things about the property. It’s right across the street from the beach on the inlet side so best of both worlds from a view perspective. The location is quiet and only about a 15min drive to restaurants and grocery stores. We would definitely come back!
Alexandra G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you for the great review. We can't wait to have you back!
We had a wonderful stay in this townhouse, it has everything you need. We especially loved the views out the back and the closeness to the beach. We got up early every morning and walked the beach and found some wonderful shark teeth. Can’t wait to come back. It’s also in a quiet area and many times had the beach to ourselves.
Tami M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2021
Thank you for the 5-Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Judi O.
27 August 2017
Great location between sound and beach!
Almost oceanfront, just a short walk from the front door to beach access, and the bonus of being just as close to the sound ICWW out back, with wonderful sunsets. The house is comfortably decorated like a beach cottage. Loved the outdoor shower, and private master suite. Enjoyed coffee and dining on the decks. The community is nicely cared for, and has a gazebo on the sound side, and an area to rinse off coming off the beach.
Judi O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay.
The upside of the house is that it is in a great location. The downsides of this house are: the dishes, pots and pans were dirty and greasy. The chairs at the dining room table need to be replaced. They are very cheap. Customers should not be charged for towels and bedding.
Courtney B.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
We appreciate the feedback and will look into these things. Thank you
Overall, it was a nice property and great location with great views. It was decorated really cute and very nice, big rooms. It needs better attention in cleaning between renting. We felt like downstairs smelled like cigarettes(all week) and came into sandy and sticky floors. I tried vacuuming but it just threw everything behind me and never sucked anything up. Couldn't find a dust pan to use brooms. So if thats what housekeeping has to use it is no wonder floors were not up to par in cleanliness.
Great property, close to beach in NTB. Love bay views
We were comfortable in this well equipped property.
3rd floor Master Bed comfy, just be prepared for the hike
2nd floor kitchen and great room is where we spent our time; well equipped for cooking great meals, streaming and cable TV, internet stayed connected but proved low bandwith at times (with a dozen of our devices)
1st floor two bedrooms just right for a couple each, sharing a bathroom. Overall great value.
Check-in and communication: You'll be dealing with Ward Realty, not the individual owner. They are efficient and send abundant text messages and emails. However, they did not allow check-in on our chosen VRBO-reserved day (a holiday), so we had to move the itinerary to a day earlier (costing us additional day's rental). This type of discrepancy should not occur on VRBO, and is the first time we've had difficulty with dates of a confirmed reservation.
Ron A.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2022
Thank you for the great Review. We are so glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Beautiful place to stay. Full kitchen, so you make delicious meals and set on the kitchen deck and watch the waves or set on the living room deck and watch the birds on the sound. I loved drinking my coffee on the master bedroom deck. It was so peaceful. This house was so nice and cleaned and peaceful.
Diana P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2020
Thank you for the great 5 Star Review and positive feedback. We are glad you loved your stay. Please come back and see us again.
This was a vacation to a place we had never been before. We could not have been happier! Everything was great from the condo to the location...Thank you so much!
Beth K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay at Island in the Sun. We look forward to seeing you again soon on Topsail Island.
Love the views! Love the quiet. Plenty of space for our family get away.
Martin M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review! We are so glad you loved your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donald H.
18 September 2018
Great place. Second stay. Quiet location.
We have stayed here before and loved it but we were forced to leave due to pending hurricane.
Donald H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
April D.
25 June 2018
Well decorated, clean beach home
This was our 2nd time staying at “Island in the Sun.” We love the not-so-crowded beaches and the people are friendly. This home is beautifully decorated and clean with plenty of plates, utensils and appliances. Enjoy sunrises over the ocean-side balcony or sunsets from the sound-side balcony or on the gazebo.
April D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam L.
23 April 2018
Great location, beautiful place, fun for all!
Just arrived home after a week at Island in the Sun. It was our first time on Topsail Island. For my wife and 5 little ones, it was the perfect week away. We loved the house inside and out. Out the front door and it was a 100' or so to the beach, and out the back was the sound to canoe and kayak on. House was nicely decorated as a beach house and very cozy. Thanks for opening up your home for us to enjoy! Adam
Adam L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad that Island in the Sun worked so well for your family. We look forward to seeing you again on Topsail Island.
Archival
8/10 Good
Elizabeth M.
12 December 2017
Island in the sun
Nice and quiet. Fabulous sunsets. Close to beach. I would stay there again.
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks so much! We really appreciate you taking the time to review us, and we are thrilled it was a good trip for you, too!
Archival
8/10 Good
Brenda G.
12 December 2017
It was very good!
Email with owner was very good! Reasonable rates. Picking up key code and etc. after hours went without a hitch. Location of townhouse was great; beautiful beach! Townhouse is very spacious and the beach décor is nice. Everything was clean, not immaculate but clean. Only one issue but it was not a problem. Master bathroom toilet leaked out the tank when flushed. I let the owner know and she offered to have someone come out to fix it; but because it was Thanksgiving weekend we didn't ask for someone to come and repair it as there were other toilets we could use. I was surprised that linens aren't supplied, but we knew ahead of time and brought our own. We decided at the last minute to spend another night and because it was the off season there were no guests coming in behind us and all went well with the transaction. I would stay again and I would recommend it to others. My grandson is at New River Marine Base about 30 minutes away and the townhouse gave us a homey atmosphere to spend Thanksgiving with him. Our stay was fabulous! Thank you!
Brenda G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Thank you for the great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again on Topsail Island.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
KIM W.
20 August 2017
Great fun in the sun!
The location is perfect!The sound was beautiful in the mornings and across the street the ocean. The villa was clean and well stocked. It had lots of room to sit and relax after a long day at the beach.We loved the private shower area under the villa.
KIM W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We are so glad you loved your stay.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
3 August 2017
Great place to stay
The property is beautiful, quiet, and close enough to the beach and town. Lots of things to do in the area or just hang out and enjoy the sound side. Definitely a winner.
Lori K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks so much for the feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed it, and so pleased that you took the time to review. That's so helpful to us! Please spread the word, and come visit again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lydia W.
5 August 2014
The sunset on the sound was amazing!
Great location at the north end of the island...away from the hustle and bustle. Beautiful sound views and easy access to the beach! House was very clean, had everything and was very cozy. Loved the outside shower! Comfortable outdoor furniture made it easy to sit outside in the early mornings enjoying coffee or evenings with a glass of wine! Will definitely go back!
Lydia W.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
So happy to hear all three generations were happy and comfortable in our home! We love the sunsets on the sound too, and drinks on any of the decks. We're glad you enjoyed the convenience of a 2 minute walk to the beach, and back inside for lunch, naps, or whatever you may need. Please come again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
April D.
18 June 2014
Friendly, Clean & Fun!
We enjoyed our first family vacation at this property! The property is located in a small, friendly HOA community of town houses. I originally wanted to stay directly on the beach (1st row), but discovered it wasn't really worth the extra $. This home is located 2nd row, along the sound, and was a short walk across the street to the beach with private access point for Shipwatch residents & guests. Be sure to enjoy beautiful sunsets on the gazebo out back!
The house was clean and very nicely decorated with a beach theme throughout. The kitchen was well-stocked with plenty of plates and cooking pots/pans and utensils. The shower stall outside was also clean and very useful after those sandy days at the beach. Everything was in working order and well-maintained.
I would definitely recommend this home for a great family get-away!
April D.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We couldn't be happier to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our beach house. We chose it for the same reasons, two minute walk to the ocean and gorgeous sound view out back. So glad you enjoyed the beachy decor too. We like to be reminded we are on vacation whether inside or out! Thanks so much for your comments and we would love to have you again!
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