Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets

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"Mayberry by the Sea" Beach Home in Surf City
Living room
Dining table and kitchen
Large, Open Kitchen
"Mayberry by the Sea" Beach Home in Surf City
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9.8Outstanding
(158 Ratings)
The property is perfect for families and pets, with a short walk to the beach, beautiful porches, and a spacious layout.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(158 Ratings)

House in Surf City, NC

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets

We hope you enjoy your stay in SURF CITY'S 5-STAR HOME! . . . and new for 2025:
LINENS AND TOWELS: Bed linens and towels are provided at no extra charge!


'5 STARS: We found perfection. ... a perfect place for a family with a dog.'
'5 STARS: Very nice and clean. The front porch is wonderful and the dog loved the fenced-in backyard.'
'5 STARS: Like home only better with the beach so close by and the sound of the waves as we slept!'
'5 STARS: Absolutely Wonderful!!!! ... I cannot say enough about the house and location.'
'5 STARS: This rental was everything it said it was.... It was perfect.'
'5 STARS: It doesn't get any better. ... Don't miss this great rental!! 6 Stars'
'5 STARS: Highly recommend. Perfect for anyone with a pet....Very clean, well kept, well appointed.'
'5 STARS: Fantastic Vacation Home!!!... You will not be disappointed!'
'5 STARS: Living area is huge.... The beds were VERY comfortable.'
'5 STARS: Great home in a great location. ... Recommend highly!'
'5 STARS: My Wife and I are planning to make this one of our annual vacation spots.'


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RENTAL NOTES:

CLEANING: Professional cleaning service provides extra cleaning and disinfecting before your arrival, as well as linens and towels.
CANCELLATION: 14 days' notice for full payment return (7 days for 50%), lowest requirement in the industry.

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THE HOME:

TOPSAIL ISLAND is wonderfully slow-paced and family-friendly. This beautiful modern beach home, recently updated, is owned by the author and photographer of 'Topsail Island: Mayberry by the Sea.' It is in a residential neighborhood in northern Surf City, near North Topsail Beach. The home is one-and-one-half (1½) blocks from the beach and just one-half (½) block from one of Surf City's scenic canals, lined with boats and large homes and visible from the decks. It is 2 miles from the shopping/restaurant center of the island.


THE ONE-LEVEL HOME has a large, spacious living/dining room with vaulted ceiling. A big kitchen opens to it. There are three bedrooms sleeping a total of six, including large master suite with king bed, all with ceiling fans, and two full baths. Bed linens and towels provided at no extra charge. Coastal-style furniture, seascape paintings/prints and other island art decorate the home. (No smoking, please.) Pergo Boathouse flooring is in the living areas.


THE BACKYARD IS FENCED, a Topsail rarity. This is perfect for anyone with young children or pets (up to two well-behaved dogs are allowed). Other amenities: keyless electronic door lock; large covered front deck with rockers and ocean breezes, perfect for waiting out any occasional showers; two long driveways, partially covered; outdoor shower; gas grill on back patio; ceiling fans inside throughout; high-speed wireless internet; 72-channel cable.


YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE with both Topsail and this home!

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Home, built in 2000, is continually updated:

NEW FOR 2026 : Master bathroom remodel with walk-in shower.
NEW FOR 2025 : Refrigerator-freezer with icemaker, Luxury mattress toppers for king and queen beds, front storm door. New service: Bed linens and bath towels provided at no extra charge.
NEW FOR 2024: Rear storm door, paint in two bedrooms and bathroom, air fryer, replacement kitchen faucet.
NEW FOR 2023: Luxury queen bed for 2nd Bedroom, toilet for master bath, pillows for all bedrooms, larger TVs in all locations, replacement rocker for front porch, replacement back door.


Keywords: Beach House, Island Home, Fenced Yard, Pets, Dogs, Wi-Fi, Camp Lejeune




VRBO DETAILS:

Amenities at Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Bath or shower
Towels

Map of Surf City, NC


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(158 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The property is perfect for families and pets, with a short walk to the beach, beautiful porches, and a spacious layout.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Dec 2025
Very clean. Exactly as advertised.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
It was nice to have a fenced back yard for our dog. The location was great, but it was unfortunate that it rained the whole time we were there. We will definitely try to come back, though!Ray was a very kind and gracious host!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
This is a great find! Super close to the beach. The home was clean and comfortable.Ray was amazing with responding to communication. I was surprising my sister for her birthday and he was so helpful in making it happen. We had a great time here.
5.0 / 10.0·Sep 2022
It was our second time staying at this home. It’s in a perfect location and not far from the beach. The house is clean, accommodating, and perfect for us and our dogs. The fenced in yard is a big plus!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautiful, clean "Topsail" Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, pets allowed, and tv.


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