Close to Surf City Beach, Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathrooms167 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests. Gorgeous ocean views and right out the door beach access at this beautiful oceanfront duplex.
There's plenty of privacy for the whole group here at this beach house getaway. This duplex boasts breathtaking ocean and intercoastal water views with private North Topsail Beach access directly from the home's first floor deck. Consider the beach as part of your own outdoor entertainment space. The simple coastal interior design offers three levels of living space with everything you will need. A fully equipped large kitchen, first floor washer and dryer and private decks on each level.
Enjoy the ultimate island lifestyle. Relax watching the amazing sunrises and sunsets, keep an eye out for dolphins daily right from the deck and take a walk along the shore. Home amenities include WiFi access and HD cable, a rollaway bed for additional sleeping space, and TVs on every floor. The home's location provides easy access to grocery stores, local shops, boutiques, restaurants, entertainment and fishing piers. There is even a park down the street with a playground, basketball courts and ice cream shop. Lots of fun for all.
Rent Both Sides: Consider renting the right side of this duplex NTB1232 Sandy Cheeks to accommodate your larger family or group.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the area
Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Sneads Ferry travel guide
Is Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC located?
Nestled on the beach, this North Topsail Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Topsail Beach and Seaview Pier. Surf City Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
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Dog-friendly duplex with ocean views, beach access, washer/dryer, central AC Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
REAL customer friendliness! We felt as if we’re staying at an excellentAir B&B with all the ameni...
The staff’s great welcome
No long list of rules everyone should know anyway
Great views and shark teeth stretch of beach!
Elizabeth S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathie C.
25 Mar 2024
Another wonderful vacay
This is our 2nd time staying at Dream Big. Love it feels like home. We enjoy the proximity to the ocean
Kathie C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George B.
16 Sept 2024
Beautiful home in a great spot on the beach!
Our family had a wonderful week of relaxation at this beautiful home. It was clean, had all of the accommodations we needed, and we loved having three separate balconies to choose from. The location was great and we loved searching for sharks teeth each day. Thanks for a great place to unwind for the week!
George B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nancy W.
28 Oct 2024
Beautiful home.
Dream Big is a beautiful, well furnished and well maintained home. Plenty of room for our party of nine. I recommend this home and would absolutely return.
Nancy W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolene B.
9 Jun 2024
Vacation
It was a well placed for us to get to the beach , enjoy the view from the balconies of the house couldn’t ask for a better place to rent
Carolene B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
19 Jul 2024
Spectacular views
Perfect location. Wonderful views of sound and ocean. Kitchen is well equipped. Only downfall is the driveway is all sand and impossible to keep sand out of house. Bring slippers for inside!
Lori K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cathy B.
17 Dec 2023
Rest, Relax, Enjoy
This was second time staying in 'Dream big'. I love the closeness to the ocean and the sound of the waves. It was a perfect vacation to relax and recharge. Comfy and cozy property. Three levels with amazing ocean view on every level. I look forward to my next stay at 'Dream big'!!
Cathy B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
19 Mar 2024
Great Spot
This is an amazing location and Dream Big looks exactly as it does online. The only downside was there was trash, open wires, broken wood and a large broken tv left outside of the house when we first arrived. Vacasa was helpful and attentive when working to contact the local cleaning team to have this removed- it was removed next day. Overall, great spot!
Emily C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Patti H.
2 Jul 2024
On the beach
Being on the beach was amazing. We could walk out the back door, go down the stairs, and we were on the beach. We watched the tide come in, played in the waves, and took long walks on the beach.
The upstairs suite was lovely, with its own deck. The main floor had a well equipped kitchen and gorgeous view.
Both bedrooms downstairs had their own bathroom, one en-suite, one next door.
Lovely, lovely vacation
Patti H.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Thomas B.
27 Jun 2024
Mixed review
Loved location and layout of house. However spent much of vacation communicating with vacasa staff and waiting for repairmen. The same day cable and internet was repaired, the air conditioning stopped working and waited another day for that to be repaired. Suggest a routine check by vacasa staff prior to check in to assure these things working. I do want to say that the local vacasa staff was responsive and helpful. However most of my vacation was spent dealing with these problems.
Thomas B.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
David A.
3 Nov 2024
Renter Beware!
As of 10/19 - when we arrived, we were disappointed to discover that this home has structural damage (stairs to beach are missing) and driveway access is heavily impeded by thick sand. This is our 3rd consecutive year to rent this unit, and neglect is apparent; the kitchen cabinets are a mess of mismatched/broken items, small appliances, utensils, dishes. The ceiling fan in the master bedroom is broken. Otherwise the house is clean, bright and quite livable, if no longer special. Our repeated requests to Vacasa have gone unaddressed.
David A.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tanya L.
30 Oct 2024
Lovely House, Unfortunate Victim of Beach Erosion
Our first interaction with Vacasa was…45 minutes before our check-in time, they called to inform us that the stairs leading from the deck to the beach had been wiped out by the last storm and that there was caution tape on the deck. So we would need to use the front door and walk around the house to get to and from the beach (the dunes are unfortunately completely eroded on this property). Not acceptable to not have direct beach access when renting a “beachfront” house. When questioned about the late notification, vacasa stated that the owners had just found out about it. But we later learned from a neighbor that it had happened 3 weeks prior. Poor service to provide such late notice with no alternatives offered. Asked about compensation, but have not yet heard back.
Mostly, we liked the property and really enjoyed our visit. The house felt clean and well cared for. The furniture and decorations were lovely - the colors and ocean-themed decor was perfect. Our favorite part were all the decks that overlooked the ocean. Great for watching sunsets while enjoying a cocktail. Loved the bar height chairs on the middle deck, which allowed for an unhindered view of the ocean.
Huge TV in living room and WiFi were excellent. Kitchen was very well stocked.
This is our feedback for improvement:
- No screen door in master bedroom and ripped screens in the windows, so could not open windows; very disappointing because weather was cool and wanted to open windows to hear ocean.
- The screen door on the lower deck was missing the handle (making it very hard to open from the outside) and one of the runner wheels was rusted out, so the screen door kept popping out.
- As others mentioned, sand in the driveway/garage needs to be cleaned - makes it impossible to avoid getting sand in house, especially without use of back stairs from beach. Hose in garage to wash off feet, but to turn it off, had to walk back through sand…
- Low water pressure in master bath sink (shower and kitchen sink were fine - didn’t use other bathrooms to check)
- King bed needs king size sheets - it had a queen size flat sheet (which was too small to cover 2 people) and a flat sheet used on the mattress instead of a fitted sheet, which did not fit and couldn’t be tucked in. And the pillows were king sized - with standard size pillow cases. Which meant about 6 inches of the pillow were sticking out uncovered…
- Several of the metal fixtures were rusted (curtain rods, metal trash cans) - may be time to replace
- House is extremely close to the beach, which is nice for the views/accessibility, but inhibits beach access during high tide, as tide comes all the way up to the house. Dunes eroded
- Spent alot of time killing black flies and fruit flies on the main floor. Not sure where the fruit flies were coming from, as we didn’t leave any fruit/food out. The black flies were very annoying out in the beach, as they bite. Guessing they were getting in through the rip on the screen door.
From the moment you drive up to this property you immediately know it is well taken care of and you’re going to enjoy your stay. We will definitely book another stay here in the future!
Jacquelyn W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robin A.
14 May 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beach House
You can not be any closer to the beach then this house but the home has issues and the owners do not really care about their renters. We are not interested in renting this home again and would not recommend it to anyone else.
The place was beautiful, best views ever. We saw dolphins daily, decks were great to hang out on. Very roomy, cute decor. King bed very comfortable, no issues would stay again
Tracy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Emily E.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice views, but many tips for future renters
Beautiful views but some things to keep in mind—1. One access door to beach— via a guest room2. No vaccum - lots of sand inside 3. Basic supplies- bring everything; even cleaning supplies, foil, etc4. Couch is being held up by a book as the leg..5. Master bed is a loft.. no door6. Driveway area is oddEasy process to get in
This property was clean and inviting upon my arrival. The kitchen was well equiped to dine in. The sound of the waves were sooo relaxing. I absolutely loved my stay! I hope to stay again soon!
We have rented many vacation homes and this was by far the prettiest. Everything was pristine and decorated beautifully. My favorite part was waking up in the morning and watching the surf from my bed. We can't wait to come back!