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Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views

Almost Heaven

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Enjoy the best of beachfront living at Almost Heaven, a spacious and newly renovated 5BR/3.5BA retreat. Highlights include smart TVs in every bedroom, two ocean-view decks, an outdoor firepit, and a karaoke machine. Thoughtful kid-friendly amenities make family stays a breeze.

Enjoy ocean views from multiple suites or stoll right through your backyard for direct access to the sand and surf. Get to dining, shops, and entertainment in minutes.

LIVING AREA

Unwind into vacation mode in the living area, furnished with a large sectional. When the sun sets, kick back and settle in to stream favorite shows on the smart TV. Or, convene for a musical evening of fun with the provided karaoke machine, acoustic guitar, and ukulele.

KITCHEN & DINING

Let your culinary skills shine in the fully equipped kitchen, featuring ample counter space and stainless steel appliances. While favorite bottles chill in the wine cooler, perch at the kitchen bar with seating for six. Gather for mealtime around the 10-person dining table.

BED & BATH

This vacation rental accommodates 14 guests in five bedrooms, each equipped with a smart TV.

Find comfort in the spacious primary suite, complete with a king bed, ocean-view desk, and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity, jetted soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.

Sleep soundly in the second and third bedrooms, each offering a king bed. These rooms are connected by a bathroom with a tub/shower combination.

The fourth bedroom features a queen bed, while the fifth bedroom is outfitted with two twin-over-full bunk beds. These rooms are connected by a bathroom with a walk-in shower.

An additional half bath adds convenience.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

Sip morning coffee as you take in gorgeous ocean views from two roomy decks. Stroll mere steps through your backyard to the beach, then rinse off in your outdoor shower. Enjoy a relaxing siesta in the hammock in the backyard, and end the day stargazing around the wood-burning firepit.

EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and an in-home washer/dryer. Loungers, beach chairs, coolers, boogie boards, cornhole, and inner tubes are all provided in the vacation rental. Kid-friendly extras include beach toys as well as a Pack n Play, high chair, and baby gates.

Parking is available for six cars, with two in the garages and four in the driveway.

This two-story home is accessed via a flight of exterior stairs.

The fireplace is not operational. This home is equipped with a video-enabled doorbell.

LOCATION

Find a selection of restaurants within a short drive. Venture mere minutes to Surfside for a host of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.

Security camera details: The camera is inside the house but pointed towards the beach




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 2,638 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

70633

About the neighborhood

Map
North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Seaview Pier - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ashe Island - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sea Haven Beach - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Topsail Beach vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach. Sea Haven Beach and Seaview Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Spacious Beachfront Retreat - Steps to Sand - Family-Friendly - Ocean Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Great place!

2nd time staying here. This vacation home has it all! Beautiful and clean!
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10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Vacation

Loved all the furnishings
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8/10 Good

Bill S.

Week at the beach

We had terrific weather and enjoyed our time at Almost Heaven.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Great view!

We had such a great vacation at Almost Heaven! It fit what we needed for our family and we loved the view from the top deck with the tall chairs! We also enjoyed the fire pit so much! We even had the privilege of watching a fisherman reel in a sizeable shark from our balcony. Great week!
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6/10 Okay

Jerry W.

Family vacation

Location and size House was very stinky with too many mishaps for the cost of the stay

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Virginian Vacation

My entire family was shocked at all the amenities provided by this property owner. There was literally nothing lacking for us. The house is beautifully appointed and comfortable. We will certainly consider this house again if a return trip to Topsail occurs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Great Beach House!

We recently had a delightful stay at this well-equipped beach house. It was a serene and beautiful location, with attention to detail. The house boasts calming coastal charm. The kitchen was fully equipped and a pleasure to cook in, while the bedrooms provided comfort and tranquility. The outdoor space was well-maintained and ideal for relaxation. The beach house also offered a range of recreational amenities, including indoor games and beach toys. that kept our group having fun all day. Overall, it was a remarkable experience, and I highly recommend this beach house for a memorable beach getaway.
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8/10 Good

Kayla S.

Best First Experience

This was my family & I first experience with a rental home and we absolutely loved it! The house was rlly clean and they had all the necessities we needed from appliances to more than enough washcloths and towels…more than enough towels!! Only reason i didn’t give them 5 stars is the trash bin was already full before we got there so we really didn’t have anywhere to put the trash bags we used. Im looking into booking with vacasa our next trip soon!!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Everything we needed

Beautiful home in a great location. It had everything we needed - from an overabundance of electrical outlets to tons of kitchenware. The only thing that could have been better would have been a note telling us where to find the beach chairs, perhaps near the beach towels? We read through the house manual and didn't find any info about it there. It was only when we went back into the app that we were able to find out they were in the basement.
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8/10 Good

Brian H.

Almost Heaven

The house was really close to the beach with a great view! The Fire pit was fun and it was so nice not having to bring beach chairs and a tarp. The beds and furniture were comfy. The back porch needs some kind of awning. Most days it was too hot to sit outside without shade. There are cameras in and outside of the house, which we didn’t appreciate…we’re not fans of being watched. Overall a great house with a couple issues. The cameras and cleanliness will keep us from coming back.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Almost Heaven. We were so impressed with the house. It was so kept up and had a ton of stuff in it to use. The garage is fully stocked with beach chairs, umbrellas, beach toys. You do not need to bring a thing. The kitchen is fully stocked with any sort of pot, pan, bowl…anything you need. They had games to use. The deck has a beautiful view with nice high-quality patio furniture on it. I really can’t say enough good things about the house. We had 13 people in it and still had plenty of room. We had a slight problem with the key code not working upon arrival. I called Vacasa to get help with the issue and they were amazing and quick with their response. They helped us get in and then had a local employee follow up with us. The house is located about half a mile south of the towns local public beach. It was a nice walk to go check out the pier and the local turtle rescue was active one morning releasing the sea turtles which only one of our group got to witness but very cool!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Heavenly, restful week.

60 years of marriage ended in October of last year. My husband left me, heavenly bound. My friend suggested this vacation beach house, Almast z heaven.” So my two elderly sisters, sister-in-law, three very good friends and a niece decided to go together. The accommodations and amenities were above and beyond any that any of us has experienced in all of our travels. Anything we needed or wanted was there. The view from the deck to the ocean was breathtaking. The night sky mesmerized us when my son, who lives in Hampstead, came to visit and pointed it out to us. I downloaded an app on my phone and could identify the constellations. The sky was so clear we saw the Milky Way. I cannot thank the owners enough for how their dream home welcomed us and gave us all- especially me - time to really relax. This is not a commercial beach. It is calm, safe, beautiful. The house is beautifully decorated, impeccably furnished and clean. I highly recommend it. Do the virtual tour. Then go for yourself on a real tour. You will not be disappointed I Guarantee it! 👏👏
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10/10 Excellent

Debra p.

Merry Christmas!

What a large family friendly home to spend our holiday. The home was clean and spacious and very very comfortable for all of us. We enjoyed your home and beach very much! Thank you very much.
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10/10 Excellent

Amelia L.

Perfect for a family trip

This location had everything we needed. It truly exceeded my expectations and plan to book again!

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Perfect in every way

We had a fantastic vacation at this property. Like others said, it literally had everything we could possibly need. You can tell everything was well thought out for what families might need. The location was perfect. Nice and quiet and just a few steps from the beach. Parking was plentiful. We had 2 infants with us and there was plenty of space to play and spread out. We appreciated the baby gates! We would not hesitate one second to book this again or recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shailesh R.

Serene beach house with nice views

Well stocked, well maintained, plenty of toiletries. Backyard opens directly into a private beach - very clean beach. We were 4 families, with kids and all had loads of fun. Nothing to complain, just praises. Location is perfect for a peaceful, laid back vacation, away from the crowds. Entry & checkout were a breeze! Will definitely come again
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10/10 Excellent

Kennedy S.

Almost Heaven is Heavenly

What a beautiful vacation home! It is impeccably decorated in southern style. Many amenities were enjoyed throughout. There are decks that have open views of the ocean and a private boardwalk that leads directly to the beach. If you love spending a peaceful day, on the beach, and relaxing by a fire pit, at night, this is your place. There is a woodburning fire pit, on the back side of the house, and a gas fire pit, on the upper deck. There is nothing more peaceful than sipping a beverage, watching a beautiful fire, and listening to the sound of waves crashing. This home is spacious and has a two car garage. We loved that the beach umbrellas, chairs, tents, toys, and a wagon, for transport, were all available for our use. The large kitchen was fully stocked and all we needed was a close trip, to the grocery store, to eat in house. However, there are plenty of wonderful places to dine out. It was so nice to just show up, at this beautiful beach vacation home and have everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. It was a little piece of heaven, for sure!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

SUMMER FUN

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS IN THE HOUSE. FROM DISHES TO COOKING NEEDS AND THEN SOME!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Perfection

This house was perfect for our family of 10. We have been to topsoil for a few years and the house was equipped with everything that we needed. The view was spectacular. The beds were comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Perfect!

Great house for multiple family units! The house provides you with all the comforts of home. Easy access to a great beach and ocean. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie Z.

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

The most to work with in the kitchen!

Every pot and pan and appliance in the kitchen! Sheets on beds! Towels in bathrooms! What’s not to like about this house! We had a great nite playing Family Feud!!! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila E.

Almost Heaven is named very well!. It is almost the best place we have ever stayed. Highly recom...

Loved everything. Clean, beautiful view and very well stocked kitchen I will definitely be referring anyone who asks about Vacasa and this house. Yes
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10/10 Excellent

Jerrianne F.

Perfect beach getaway

The home was exactly as described with so many personal touches here and there. The space was more than accommodating for our party of 9, everyone had more than enough room to spread out and relax. The kitchen was fully stocked to cook anything from casual to fine dining. Our kids enjoyed the games and karaoke machine while the adults enjoyed the fire pit and the decks. Our family can’t wait to come back, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beach getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Loyd T.

Almost heaven

The house was perfect, clean, and exactly as advertised. The kitchen is very well equipped and the perfect space for feeding a big group. The fire pit is an added bonus for a calm evening. We appreciated it very much and would certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

This property really is Almost Heaven!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is truly wonderful. The rooms are large, views are amazing, and conveniences are abundant. I stay at a lot of rentals and this one was by far stocked with the best items! There is everything you could ever need in the kitchen- really everything! There are large and small pots and pans, quality bakeware, and knives that actually cut. There are plenty of dishes, cups, mugs, etc. The spice cabinet is fully stocked and they have every appliance you can think of! There is a nespresso, keurig, air fryer, instant pot, popcorn maker, and more! The garage is stocked with everything you need for the beach. There are baby items as well as games for older kids. You can arrive to this rental with nothing but your clothing and have everything you need. The views are beautiful and we saw dolphins in the ocean every day. We could see our party on the beach from the house which was so convenient. The backyard was perfect for smores and had plenty of room for the kids to play. Parking was great as well, you can easily fit 6 cars. The home was sparkling clean when we arrived and working with Turnkey was seamless. We are looking forward to staying at Almost Heaven again and will work with Turnkey in the future as well.