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Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, music library, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock

Bring your boat and beach towels to this gorgeous home, newly renovated interior and exterior, 4 spacious bedrooms (3(Q) 1(K)), 3 full baths with glass shower enclosures. 2 living rooms- pull out couch in loft living room. Spectacular, well equipped, easy to cook-in gourmet kitchen with 2 icemaker refrigerators, in-drawer microwave, d/w, 6 burner commercial gas stove/oven and huge island seats 6. 10' drink/buffet bar in the dining room with sink, icemaker, wine cooler and coffee bar. Half bath, large enclosed outside shower and 1st laundry room on ground level. 2nd laundry on main level. Ground floor lift to 1st floor for wheelchair, luggage and groceries ONLY. NOTE: LIFT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR CHILDREN. From May-August this property rents Saturday-Saturday, 7 night minimum. Boat lift is owner use only.

Property manager

Beth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If there is a violation of any house rules regarding max number (10), no pets, etc., the guests will be asked to leave the property with no refund.
The property manager lives in the neighborhood and for an emergency can be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Please review blue guest info packet-in the house

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Suitable for children >6 years old

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Canal Front Home short Walk to Beach With Private Boat Dock

About the area

Located in Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬31 min drive
  • PT’s Olde Fashioned Grille
  • ‪Oval & Ale - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Canal Front Home-3-minute walk to beach with private boat dock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lauren m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation home

We loved everything about the home and location! We felt right at home. It’s a gorgeous house with a gorgeous view! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Really works for a large family. Perfect if you have a boat. Has access to a canal, the sound and the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect fit for our family

The house was immaculate and so well stocked. We had an incredible week and enjoyed the peaceful canal and short walk to the beach. We would love to stay here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Brown T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

We enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and updated. The dock was perfect for the boat, swimming and paddle boarding. The cargo lift was a nice perk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garret F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

The home and property were beautiful and very clean! The proximity to the beach access was more like a 2 minute walk than a 3 minute walk, which was a pleasant surprise. The home had every amenity we could want. Wonderful listing! Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T., St. Thomas, USVI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Star Topsail Experience

What a great property located at our favorite place on earth! Everything was simply perfect, and Beth was super helpful with any questions/concerns we had. Having 2 refridgerators and 2 washer/dryers was great. Plenty of sitting areas was also a plus. Can't wait to come back next year! Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

This was a lovely beach house, and we will definitely consider staying here again. Owner was very responsive to both e-mails and phone calls whenever we had a question or concern. Our favorite features of the house were the elevator lift for luggage, the large ice maker, and the spacious kitchen. In addition to the living room, the house offered several other “gathering spaces,” including two covered porches, the large dining room, the dock area, and the “breezeway” on the ground level. The neighborhood was relatively quiet most of the time. This was our first vacation together, with all of our extended family, and we made some wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven at the beach

The house was excellent. Plenty of space for a large group. Well appointed and kitchen had it all. When it said 2 refrigerator I expected a small refrigerator downstairs.....no this is a regular frig upstairs. It makes sense for a place to have 2 refrigerators when you can accommodate that many guests. Great planning on owners design. All you need is food and friends for a good time. We had a rainy week and we did not care as the home was so nice. First time we had a lift to bring food and suitcases upstairs. Will never rent without one again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation 2022

Love this house. My family loved the house. We have already reserved it for next summer. There was a bit of an issue with the air-conditioner but they sent someone out right away. Unfortunately it did not fix the problem. In the afternoon/evening the AC would not go below 80 degrees and the thermostat would send out an alert. Even if we were not cooking. Would probably help if maybe some darker curtains to keep the rooms from heating up during the day. I will have to say, it was a very hot week in July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C., Greensboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation! So easy...Book it, pack and go!

It was a real stroke of luck to have found this rental. The owner and the manager were so welcoming, took time to answer all questions and offered personal notes about the home and the island. I’ve rented many vacation homes and don’t remember a better experience. The house is beautifully renovated and better equipped than most all others. You won’t struggle to cook...everything’s there. The canal dock was perfect for our boat and we were in the channel in one minute. The low tide sand bars are an awesome place to spend the day, with cool breezes and water gentle enough for kids. We set up a sun shade and spent the day playing in tidal pools, shell hunting, swimming, fishing and just relaxing. The sunsets are beautiful right from the back porch where we had drinks and dinner several times. The owner has thoughtfully provided everything needed for a wonderful vacation! Pack lightly, take a few beach necessities, stop in Surf City for groceries on the way in and then have a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family summer vacation

It is a very beautiful house with great views. Stayed it this house last summer and booked it for next summer as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home with all the Amenities

Spacious home with stellar kitchen--beverage bar with ice maker, two fridges, two pull-out trash bins, and loads of counter space. Great for a large group. Comfortable bedrooms, nice decks, and dock. The owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! The pictures don't do it justice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House for boating

Great house. Very clean. Kitchen has everything you need for cooking. Perfect house for boating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations

From the dock where we tied our boat to the front screened in porch all expectations were met. Incredibly well-stocked kitchen, ample towels, restful decor, huge island and separate sink and bar and constantly producing ice machine. Excellent week. Would have liked the lift to work but totally understand that computer chips are back ordered. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O., Apex,NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

House was perfect for our family…super clean…great layout to the house…updated open floor plan was perfect for family meals and relaxation. Dock was great for swimming and fishing! Short walk to the beach our to the inlet beach for calm waters…love walking around the point and just enjoying the calm…Great to have 2 refrigerators!! Didn’t realize how useful and needed it was with all the drinks…ice machine was a huge hit to fill the coolers before a day at the beach…no complaints … rent with confidence… thanks for allowing us to use your beautiful home! B
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

House had everything, owner was super easy to get in touch with, delightful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week on the canal

Everything matched the listing and the property was beautiful. Fully renovated and equiped with everything a family needs for a week. Enjoyed our stay to the fullest!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal family fun!

The renovation inside is amazing- and the kitchen has everything you'd ever want. The bedrooms are spacious and my family really enjoyed the inside and outside of this home.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

Loved our stay at Temporary Sanity! Location is perfect with the canal as your backyard, beautiful views of the sound on one side and the beach just a short walk up the street! The house is fantastic--newly renovated and beautifully decorated. Loved everything about it. Great open floor plan for our family--from the living room with huge smart tv, to the kitchen (fully stocked with every cookware, utensil, etc) with the giant island, gas stove, two refrigerators; to the large dining room table; to the coffee/beverage bar with wine fridge and ice maker! Bedrooms were roomy and beds comfortable. The outdoor area by the canal is equally impressive and we had many fun times hanging out on the floating deck, the sun decks and grilling out. We'd love to come back, but next time hopefully without a hurricane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Wonderful home that had everything we needed for our family vacation. Clean and beautifully renovated, quick walk to the beach, lots of space, and beautiful sunsets over the canal and sound. Loved our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A much needed break from reality!

From our first step in to the house, we were tickled with our choice in booking at temporary sanity. The home is stunning! Kitchen well stocked, plenty of space for hanging out, decor is on point and the finishes are luxurious. We found it to have everything we needed or could have asked for in a vacation home. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen and Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Feels like home.

Our family loves to stay at temporary sanity. We have been here many years in the past. This year was different. The renovations and decorations and upgrades look great. A beautiful quiet place For our family vacation. We are sorry to say that we will not be renting again however, as the price is now out of our range. One comment I would make is that the listing states 10 adults and space for four cars. That doesn’t add up. With 10 adults you’re sure to have more than four cars!