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Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub

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On the beach, sun loungers
Interior
Smart TV, foosball, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub

Create your own Stories by the Sea at this warm, welcoming and contemporary beach home in North Topsail Beach!

This inviting oceanfront townhome with panoramic Atlantic ocean views offers seclusion and solitude from life's stresses. Keep your allergies away while you vacation this summer, as the entire house, including bedrooms and stairs are lined with allergy friendly luxury vinyl planks.

Listen to your favorite music in the beautiful Great Room through the wireless Bluetooth tower speaker. Have a hard time choosing your room. All 5 bedrooms are bright and breezy with thick, comfortable mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep.

All the closets have non-slip velvet hangers, shoe rack, laundry bag and a sturdy, solid wood luggage rack. His and Hers USB ports on each nightstand, ensure plenty of options to charge your phone at night. Dressers have vanity trays and make-up organizers, while the generously deep drawers are all lined with EZ liner to protect your clothing.

There are 4.5 well equipped baths, each with magnifying makeup mirror and hairdryer.

Modern kitchen to create savory seaside meals, well-stocked to please any gourmet cook. Calphalon Contemporary pots, frying pans, griddle. Beach pantry with quality complementary spices and barbecue rubs to create memorable family dinners, that can be enjoyed together at the huge rustic dining table for twelve.

5 cable TVs. Can't get away from work or need to post that perfect picture on Facebook or Instagram? Our Spectrum Internet Ultra service provides blazing fast speeds up to 400 Mbps. Game room complete with a Foosball table, magnetic dartboard, indoor Horse Shoes, assorted board games for children in the kids room armoire for rainy days, Two oceanfront deck areas as well as two streetside deck areas.

Private oceanside deck offers a hot tub to sit, simmer, sip and melt your stress away. A shared walkway to the beach puts you right on the soft, powdery sand! The house provides seven beach chairs with carrying cases. Galvanized metal tub is provided to keep your drinks ice cold.

• 5 Bedrooms including loft, 4.5 Baths.
• Maximum Occupancy: 12.
• Bed sizes: King, King, Queen, Queen in loft, 2 Sets of Twin Bunk Beds. NOTE: Loft bedroom does NOT have door for privacy.
• The Bedding and Bath Linen Package for advertised bedrooms and baths.
• Central heat & air, ceiling fans, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
• Vaulted ceilings throughout the Great Room with lovely ocean views from living, dining, and kitchen!
• Bluetooth tower speaker in Great RoomSpectrum Internet Ultra service provides blazing fast speeds up to 400 Mbps. Modern kitchen with kitchen bar area seating.
• Game room complete with a Foosball table, magnetic dartboard, indoor Horse Shoes, assorted board games for children in the kids room armoire for rainy days.
• 5 cable digital TV's with Roku allow you to use your log in for your favorite streaming channels.
• Wireless high speed internet access.
• Covered and open decks offer privacy and provide furniture. This home provides a 2 level deck on the oceanfront and streetside!
• Hot tub on oceanside deck.
• Two outside hot showers, one enclosed and one on the private walkway to the beach.
• Private walkway to the beach right off the deck (walkway is shared with other side of duplex).
• Beach chairs with carrying cases - stored in game room.
• 2 car carport parking under property as well as driveway parking in front.
• Grilling allowed. Gas grill and propane provided.

This home may also be available for monthly stays during January to March. Inquire for details.

Fresh linens & bath towels are provided by a linen service. A required linen fee applies. Beds are not made prior to arrival. We do not provide beach towels.

We make sure there is toilet paper in each bathroom, and bags in the trash cans to start you off. We provide an amenity starter package with a roll of paper towels, two rolls of toilet paper, small bottles of dish soap, hand soap, lotion, etc., and coffee packet for one pot. We do not provide these amenities for your entire stay.

There is a seven (7) night minimum for all stays. All rental periods are Saturday to Saturday.

• Maximum occupancy is 12 persons, including children, toddlers and infants.
• Minimum age limit for renters is 25. The primary renter must stay during the reservation.
• A signed rental agreement and valid government ID are required for all reservations.
• This is a non-smoking house. Smoking is permitted on the decks. Tenants agree to do so responsibly.
• Pets are not permitted on the property. This is a hypoallergenic house in which the owners, who occupy the house part time have severe sensitivities to dogs.
• Events are not permitted on the property.
• Parking is provided for up to six (6) vehicles. No additional parking is provided.

Our Cancellation Policy supersedes the no refund option provided by VRBO and is included on our rental agreement.

Should Tenant have to cancel for any reason, the Tenant must notify the Owner immediately in writing via email. Tenant acknowledges that cancellation by the Tenant does not relieve the Tenant from the specific terms of the Agreement. However, the Owner will make every effort to re-rent the Property for the specified period. If the Property is re-rented for the specified period, advanced rent payments will be refunded to the Tenant less any discounts/expenses required to re-rent and less the Travel Insurance Premium.

Property manager

Sheila Ahmad

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

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
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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

About the neighborhood

Map
North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ashe Island - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Seaview Pier - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sneads Ferry vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Sea Haven Beach, and North Topsail Beach. Seaview Pier and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Stories By The Sea - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Oceanfront, Spectacular Views, Private Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was wonderful!!
This property was beautiful and clean!! A wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

BOB C., Lake Lure, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NTB Family Vacation
We had a great family vacation at Stories By The Sea. This home had everything we needed to have another fantastic vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Vacay
Wonderful home and location! Amenities were great for those who have children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stories by the Sea
This property exceeded all expectations! It was beautiful, clean, cozy, and met our needs. We would definitely rent again! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
It was our first time at topsail! Wonderful house and location. We enjoyed our stay very much and realllllly appreciated the added surprise of built in baby gates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Kings Mountain NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The BEST house with the best views!
Stunning home. Best location. Being right on the beach was incredible. Plenty of room for our 3 families and all the kids. We absolutely loved this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2020
Very nice, enjoyed morning hot tub soaks before enjoying the beach and ocean. Great location close to restaurants and grocery stores. Plenty of space for family gatherings. Will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Sheila’s beach house is charming, personal, well appointed and well organized. It’s far nicer and more generous than it has to be and the personal presence is warming
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ada Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome week at Stories by the Sea
This property is superbly stocked with everything you would want. Some of us flew, so beach chairs (not even rusted!) were a plus plus. Linens, beds, dishes, appliances were all appreciated. There was pickleball played, walks taken, many beach cocktails enjoyed, all from this great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic in every way
Clean, carefully decorated, very well-appointed kitchen, and wonderful location right on the beach. What's not to love? What's more, the property manager was very friendly and responsive. It was a blessing to stay somewhere with such a great property manager and property owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 509 family at sea!
Perfect weather, beautiful sunrise, super clean beach all 10 of us loved the house! It was so nice to have all 10 of us were able to sit together and enjoy our dinner at one table. As group we need less steps, after all we all are retired senior citizens, we did it. We will look for elevators for our future trips. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home . It was a week we all enjoyed so much, we had fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House with Beach Right in Back
Beautiful, homey, house, with a perfect ocean view. Our family was aged 4 to 64, and everyone had a great time. The owners were warm and the Manager (Bob) gave us a lot of good info about restaurants, etc. Would definitely stay there again. NOTE: The dishwasher works but is ineffectual, so you'll have to wash dishes by hand -- which was no big deal for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. We will come back.
The location and beach are amazing. The property fit our three families well. It was equipped with all the kitchen items you need, and each shelf is clearly labeled to show you where to put everything back. It has beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and buckets (which we used to find black shark teeth). Each floor even has a retractable baby gate, which we needed. The loft bedroom does not have a door, so someone will have to be willing to have that arrangement. The couch and loveseat and the dining table area are a bit small for the size group we had. The place is well-maintained and well-stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay amd we would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Spring vacation
The house was beautifully decorated and listing was accurate in this description. Location and parking was great. We loved the beach being just steps away. The kitchen was one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve ever seen. We contacted management prior to our stay about being able to get in the house a little earlier since the property was not rented the week prior to our stay according to the calendar, but was turned down due to cleaning and maintenance. It was disappointing when we arrived because the house was not as clean as it should have been. Example: floors were very sandy and sand on the mattress protector.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great property mgr
House is spotless clean, has everything - chairs, umbrellas, body boards, tent/canopy.. lots of spices, pots pans, etc. when we asked property mgr if house had beach canopy he checked and when he did not see it he dropped one off in 30 min. Hot tub was clean as was everything else. The foosball table was a hit with the kids. Definite must visit again. We forgot our apple earbuds.. cleaning crew found them, property manager called us to ask if he should mail them.. can’t ask for more from house or property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 2021
This was the best rental we have ever booked for our family! We have been making Beach vacations & memories for many years! Good sleeping arrangements & stocked kitchen! Convenient to good restaurants, hot tub fun & nicely decorated…. Not to mention the owners treated us to some great donuts from Fractured Prune Bakery!! So thoughtful!! Only suggestions to improve would be better mattresses on the bunks for tweens & teens. Also, it would be nice to have 1 empty kitchen cabinet for storing groceries visitors bring. The hose for rinsing off needs to be replaced. We would LOVE to stay here again! Lots of thought & preparation has gone into this rental!!♥️♥️♥️♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, but room for improvement
I’ve stayed at this duplex for 8+ years, but this is the first time on this side of the property. Property was very well decorated and property manager was amazing and very responsive! Everything and I mean everything had a label. The beds were the most uncomfortable beds we’ve every experienced at this property. They had bed covers that felt like sleeping on trash bags. This was the consensus for every person who stayed with us. When spending almost 6k for a week at the beach, I would like to have a comfortable night sleep. Was shocked to experience this due to how beautiful tidy the property was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relax and unwind
We all enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. The canopy tent was a lifesaver for our long days on the beach, as were the beach chairs> the house had everything we could ask for except a pizza pan(lol)We had a great time collecting shells, walking on beach, soaking in hot tub and playing games. We survived the tropical storm that hit on our second day there. We ohioans dont see rain like that! the rest of the week was great weather and we even saw the dolphins a couple different times. Would certainly stay at this location again. A big thank you for the chocolates, they were delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week at Topsail Beach!
A perfect house right on the beach, and the property manager was very responsive. The views are wonderful, and the owners even gave us a gift certificate to a local chocolate shop! We truly enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental!
We throughly enjoyed this beautiful oceanfront rental. The owners have thought about everything you might need while on vacation. This property was super clean. I can’t say enough good things about this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Beach front
This property was clean and on the beach. Easy access with the property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing at the Beach
We enjoyed a week of relaxing, eating, swimming and spending time at this beach home. It was well stocked, clean, organized, and had everything we need. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with beautiful beach in front
This is our second year coming to this home, lovely as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice beach vacation rental
We had a good time. The house was clean and well appointed. Would have liked to have had deck furniture on roadside bedrooms. And it would have been nice to have been able to move the existing deck furniture (oceanside) - it was tethered down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022