Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub
- Maximum Guests12
- Sleeps in Beds12
- Bedroom(s)5
- Bathroom(s)4 full, 1 half
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Description
Create your own Stories by the Sea at this warm, welcoming and contemporary beach home in North Topsail Beach!
This inviting oceanfront townhome with panoramic Atlantic ocean views offers seclusion and solitude from life's stresses. Keep your allergies away while you vacation this summer, as the entire house, including bedrooms and stairs are lined with allergy friendly luxury vinyl planks.
Listen to your favorite music in the beautiful Great Room through the wireless Bluetooth tower speaker. Have a hard time choosing your room. All 5 bedrooms are bright and breezy with thick, comfortable mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep.
All the closets have non-slip velvet hangers, shoe rack, laundry bag and a sturdy, solid wood luggage rack. His and Hers USB ports on each nightstand, ensure plenty of options to charge your phone at night. Dressers have vanity trays and make-up organizers, while the generously deep drawers are all lined with EZ liner to protect your clothing.
There are 4.5 well equipped baths, each with magnifying makeup mirror and hairdryer.
Modern kitchen to create savory seaside meals, well-stocked to please any gourmet cook. Calphalon Contemporary pots, frying pans, griddle. Beach pantry with quality complementary spices and barbecue rubs to create memorable family dinners, that can be enjoyed together at the huge rustic dining table for twelve.
5 cable TVs. Can't get away from work or need to post that perfect picture on Facebook or Instagram? Our Spectrum Internet Ultra service provides blazing fast speeds up to 400 Mbps. Game room complete with a Foosball table, magnetic dartboard, indoor Horse Shoes, assorted board games for children in the kids room armoire for rainy days, Two oceanfront deck areas as well as two streetside deck areas.
Private oceanside deck offers a hot tub to sit, simmer, sip and melt your stress away. A shared walkway to the beach puts you right on the soft, powdery sand! The house provides beach chairs with carrying cases. Galvanized metal tub is provided to keep your drinks ice cold.
• 5 Bedrooms including loft, 4.5 Baths.
• Maximum Occupancy: 12, including children, toddlers and infants.
• Bed sizes: King, King, Queen, Queen in loft, 2 Sets of Twin Bunk Beds. NOTE: Loft bedroom does NOT have door for privacy.
• The Bedding and Bath Linen Package for advertised bedrooms and baths.
• Central heat & air, ceiling fans, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
• Vaulted ceilings throughout the Great Room with lovely ocean views from living, dining, and kitchen!
• Bluetooth tower speaker in Great RoomSpectrum Internet Ultra service provides blazing fast speeds up to 400 MbpsModern kitchen with kitchen bar area seating.
• Game room complete with a Foosball table, magnetic dartboard, indoor Horse Shoes, assorted board games for children in the kids room armoire for rainy days.
• 5 cable digital TV's with Roku allow you to use your log in for your favorite streaming channels.
• Wireless high speed internet access.
• Covered and open decks offer privacy and provide furniture. This home provides a 2 level deck on the oceanfront and streetside!
• Hot tub on oceanside deck.
• Two outside hot showers, one enclosed and one on the private walkway to the beach.
Private walkway to the beach right off the deck (walkway is shared with other side of duplex).
• Beach chairs with carrying cases - stored in game room.
• 2 car carport parking under property as well as driveway parking in front.
• Grilling allowed. Gas grill provided.
This home may also be available for monthly stays during January to March. Inquire for details.
Fresh linens & bath towels are provided by a linen service. A required linen fee applies. Beds are not made prior to arrival. We do not provide beach towels.
We make sure there is toilet paper in each bathroom, and bags in the trash cans to start you off. We provide an amenity starter package with a roll of paper towels, two rolls of toilet paper, small bottles of dish soap, hand soap, lotion, etc., and coffee packet for one pot. We do not provide enough of these amenities for your entire stay.
• Maximum occupancy is twelve (12) people, which includes children, toddlers and infants. Occupancy limits are strictly enforced.
• A signed rental agreement and valid ID are required for all reservations.
• This is a non-smoking house. Smoking is permitted on the decks. Tenants agree to do so responsibly.
• Pets are not permitted on the property. This is a hypoallergenic house in which the owners, who occupy the house part time have severe sensitivities to dogs.
• Events are not permitted on the property.
• Parking is provided for up to six (6) vehicles. No additional parking is provided.
Owner/Manager
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Location
| Zip Code: 2840 | ||
| Nearest Airport | Ellis airport, Jacksonville | 33 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Bar | Beach Bums | 0.5 miles |
| Nearest Beach | North Topsail | 50 feet |
| Nearest Golf | North Shore Country Club | 3 miles |
| Nearest Restaurant | Beach Bums | 0.5 miles |
Additional Location Information
The location is about two miles south the high-rise bridge from Sneads Ferry. Restaurants and shops are about 3.5 miles down the island in Surf City.
A 5-minute drive takes you to the recreation park which has a playground, lighted tennis courts and basketball courts. Putt-Putt Golf is just a few miles down the road and the area's premier 4-star rated golf course is 5 minutes away by car and is one of Golf Digest's 'Best Places to Play' 2008-2009. If you're feeling more adventurous, visit the USS North Carolina Battleship in Wilmington (35 miles south) or the North Carolina Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (35 miles north).
Accommodation, Features
Additional Property Information
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
First Floor Bunk Room - 2 Twin Bunk Beds
First Floor Master - 1 King Bed
First Floor - 1 Queen Bed
Second Floor - 1 King Bed
Third Floor Loft - 1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
First Master King - Bathtub or shower · Toilet
First Floor Bunk Room & Queen - Shared Bath, Bathtub or shower · Toilet
2nd Floor King - Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Main Level Half Bath - Toilet
Third Floor Queen - Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Availability
- Booked
- Pending
- Available
- Unknown
Rates
| - | Nightly rate | Weekly rate | Monthly rate | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Weekend | |||||
| Rate summary | $249 - $928 | $1,595 - $6,495 | $4,000 | 4 Nights | - | |
| Jun 14 2025 - Aug 08 2025 | $928 | - | $6,495 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Jul 05 2025 - Jul 11 2025 | $714 | - | $4,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Aug 09 2025 - Aug 15 2025 | $571 | - | $3,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Aug 16 2025 - Aug 22 2025 | $499 | - | $3,495 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Aug 23 2025 - Sep 05 2025 | $428 | - | $2,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Sep 06 2025 - Sep 26 2025 | $389 | - | $2,495 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Sep 27 2025 - Oct 31 2025 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Nov 01 2025 - Nov 21 2025 | $249 | - | $1,595 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Nov 22 2025 - Nov 28 2025 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Nov 29 2025 - Dec 19 2025 | $249 | - | $1,595 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Dec 20 2025 - Jan 02 2026 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Jan 03 2026 - Mar 27 2026 | $249 | - | $1,595 | $4,000 | 4 Nights | - |
| Mar 28 2026 - Apr 10 2026 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Apr 11 2026 - May 01 2026 | $299 | - | $1,995 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| May 02 2026 - May 22 2026 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| May 23 2026 - May 29 2026 | $459 | - | $2,995 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| May 30 2026 - Jun 05 2026 | $571 | - | $3,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Jun 06 2026 - Jun 12 2026 | $714 | - | $4,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Jun 13 2026 - Aug 07 2026 | $857 | - | $5,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Aug 08 2026 - Aug 14 2026 | $714 | - | $4,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Aug 15 2026 - Aug 21 2026 | $571 | - | $3,995 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Aug 22 2026 - Sep 04 2026 | $499 | - | $3,495 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
| Sep 05 2026 - Oct 02 2026 | $459 | - | $2,995 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Oct 03 2026 - Oct 30 2026 | $379 | - | $2,495 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Oct 31 2026 - Nov 20 2026 | $249 | - | $1,595 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Nov 21 2026 - Nov 27 2026 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Nov 28 2026 - Dec 18 2026 | $249 | - | $1,595 | - | 4 Nights | - |
| Dec 19 2026 - Jan 01 2027 | $349 | - | $2,295 | - | 4 Nights | - |
Fees, Taxes, Deposit
| Type | Type | Price | Charge Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Fee ($250 + Use Tax) | Required | $282.50 | One time |
| Linen Fee ($250 + Use Tax) | Required | $282.50 | One time |
| Occupancy Taxes | Required | 13% | One time |
| Refundable Damage Deposit | Info | $750 | One time |
Policies
Tenant/Guest Obligations - In accordance with the NCVRA, the Tenant is to:
1. Keep the Property, common areas, and appurtenant areas clean, safe, and sanitary;
2. Dispose of all ashes, rubbish, garbage, and other waste in a clean and safe manner;
3. Keep all plumbing fixtures clean,
4. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, or remove any part of the Property or render inoperable the smoke detectors;
5. Be responsible for all damage, defacement, or removal of any property inside the Property that is in his or her exclusive control;
6. Immediately notify the Owner in the event repairs or replacement of smoke detector are needed;
7. Additionally, the Tenant agrees to: (i) leave the Property in the same or better condition as when tenancy began except for normal wear and tear, (ii) be financially responsible for unwarranted or unneeded service calls and service calls caused by Tenants misuse of the Property, (iii) report any and all problems to the Owner immediately (within 24 hours or prior to departure), (iv) not to allow any member of their party to walk on, play on, or in any way disrupt the sand dunes of Topsail Island, (each town has a fine for this action), (v) not to enter Owner's private storage spaces, (vi) to abide by occupancy limits of the Property at all times.
8. The Tenant will be the sole contact person in regards to this Agreement and the tenancy. Such Tenant is responsible for the adherence of all other occupants, visitors, or guests of the Tenant to this Agreement.
9. Tenant will be held liable for extra cleaning charges and for damages involved in Smoking inside the Property.
10. Refrain from taking glass containers onto the beach areas.
11. Comply with any and all other instructions, regulations, or guidelines communicated by the Owner as well as all local ordinances.
Should Tenant have to cancel for any reason, the Tenant must notify the Owner immediately in writing via email. Tenant acknowledges that cancellation by the Tenant does not relieve the Tenant from the specific terms of the Agreement. However, the Owner will make every effort to re-rent the Property for the specified period. If the Property is re-rented for the specified period, advanced rent payments will be refunded to the Tenant less any discounts/expenses required to re-rent and less any Travel Insurance Premium
If the Property is not re-rented, Tenant will not be entitled to reimbursement for any advance rent payment. The Owner will not be responsible for reimbursing for any fees that have already been paid out or are due a third party. The Tenant must seek reimbursement directly from the third party. The Tenant is responsible to verify that the cancellation notification has been received by the Owner.
• No tenant pets allowed.
• Minimum Age to Rent: 25
35 Reviews
Wonderful home with beautiful beach in front
This is our second year coming to this home, lovely as always!
Stayed August, 2022
Nice beach vacation rental
We had a good time. The house was clean and well appointed. Would have liked to have had deck furniture on roadside bedrooms. And it would have been nice to have been able to move the existing deck furniture (oceanside) - it was tethered down.
Stayed July, 2022
Loved this summer beach rental!! Everything matched what was advertised. Worked well for our family
The inside as beautiful. The kitchen had all you could think of. The multiple levels had stairs but with all the good food we ate, it was much needed!! Loved the quiet end of the beach and would definitely rent again. Thanks to the owners and property manager!!!
Stayed July, 2022
Geoff & Lisa
The home was very nice. Perfect for a whole family to enjoy the best beach in NC. We will definitely try to book again.
Stayed July, 2022
Family Fun
I would stay here again and again. The house was spacious and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to cook for 11 people. It was the perfect beach location. We saw many dolphin. I’d highly recommend.
Stayed June, 2022
Last update: Jun 29 2025 14:02
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