We had a great experience staying at this North Topsail property as well as working with the owners. Starting with the owners... they provided thorough & thoughtful communication from booking thru checkout. They also responded immediately to any questions leading up to our trip and during our stay. The property is new, immaculate, and has a really comfortable layout. It is also well-stocked with kitchen appliances/supplies and beach supplies. The bedrooms are all good sizes, reasonable storage and the beds themselves were comfortable. The natural light and views are awesome - especially on the top floor which has the kitchen and dining/living room. There are porches on the front and the back of the unit -- we spent a lot of time hanging out, eating and reading on the back porch in particular as it faces a very private view of the sound. We had two families (3 adults, 4 youth - 9 to 18 years) and of course, had more than enough beds/space. The younger kids really enjoyed the bunkbed room. It came with a storage chest full of games which we utilized. The location is great if you are looking for a relaxing, less crowded type of experience. It is roughly the same distance from Surf City and Sneads Ferry - that meant that when we had to get some supplies or shop, we sometimes headed up towards to Sneads Ferry and sometimes down to Surf City. This unit is not directly on the beach. It is on the opposite side of the street. However, accessing the beach is reasonable. You need to either walk or drive (we did both) about 1/4 of a mile north to the public access location. "public access" does not translate into "crowded". This was mid July and the beach was empty every day. It was amazing. I suspect those seeking public access for a single day, likely hit the ones that are near bridge access so this one is not heavily used. The beach at this area is also very wide with lots of space. Finally, I must mention two nearby gems: Andrews Produce is ~ right next store... we all loved walking there and making purchasing -- tomatoes were amazing, peaches, salsa (the best I have ever had! ... I and I even lived in Texas for awhile ;-), etc.. a fun thing to do for everyone. And then there is Paddle NC that is just 1.5 miles south. We rented kayaks and a Stand Up Paddle (SUP). We booked online the night before and the process to get setup, instructions, etc.. were all very straightforward. In summary, we highly recommend this property.
