Excellent Property
We had made a reservation for this property last winter since we needed a "pet friendly" location for our two (relatively) small dogs. We were encouraged by the great reviews posted by other renters, as well as the photos and description on the VRBO site.
The entire process went well, with excellent communication in the weeks leading up to our vacation with property manager Bob B. But the communications just got better. Driving from Cleveland, OH, we spent Friday night in Greensboro. Then headed out to North Topsail Saturday morning. At noon that day, Bob called ME to say that the unit had been cleaned and was ready to move in. Our family has traveled to and rented in numerous beach locations in the Carolinas probably 25 times over the last 3 decades. Never had the rental agent contacted us to say we could move in early. That was so nice.
Anyhow, the property was as advertised. Easy walk to the beach, maybe 2 minutes top. Other nearby properties are single family or duplexes, so minimal beach traffic. A few rough edges on the finishing touches on the house, but we are here for the beach, it's not HGTV. The kitchen was fantastic, almost too much. It took all week to not remember where everything was! The only negative would have nothing to do with the property itself. If you want to go to the Food Lion or Walmart Market on route 50 (via the swing bridge), go early. Traffic is horrendous, especially on Saturday or Sunday. A new bridge is being built, but it does not appear that it will alleviate the weekend congestion.
Bottom line: an excellent property in a great location. Not sure if we will visit North Topsail again, but if we did, we would not hesitate to rent this property again.
Stayed July, 2017