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703 By The Sea | Pets, Oceanfront In Topsail Beach

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    1 min walk
  • Beach Shop & Grill
    1 min walk
  • Forden Station
    49 min drive
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Topsail Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this Holly Ridge vacation home, you'll be steps from Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and a 5-minute walk from Surf City Beach. Also, Missiles and More Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Thomas Tackle and Seafood is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 2 min walk
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 5 min walk
  • Surf City Pier - 12 min drive
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Oval & Ale - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

703 By The Sea | Pets, Oceanfront In Topsail Beach

A small cottage with rustic charm, 703 by the Sea provides a casual space for a couple’s quiet getaway or a budget-friendly small family vacation! Located conveniently in downtown Topsail Beach, this uncomplicated beach bungalow provides direct beach access from the ocean side deck. Near the Jolly Roger fishing pier, shops, the Town Park, and restaurants, with all the simplistic relaxation the beach has to offer!

Property manager

Carolina Retreats Vacations | Topsail Island

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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703 BY THE Sea 2 BR / 1 BA Oceanfront in Topsail Beach Sleeps 4
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703 By The Sea | Pets, Oceanfront In Topsail Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Greg W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Flies, flies and flies
To start with the place was dirty when we checked in, we had to clean basically every room upon arrival especially the kitchen and bathroom. Throughout the two weeks ,we were run off of the back deck almost daily due to biting flies ( dog flies ) we had to keep our lab indoors as they attacked him like you’ve never seen. There were several and I mean several outlets that were non functional, the refrigerator stopped working in the first 4 days due to a plug malfunction, they were supposed to pickup trash on Thursdays and Mondays, they didn’t show up the last Thursday we were there so we asked the host what to do with the extra trash, their response was to send a picture of the access trash, there were several wasted text on what to do which was never resolved. The beds are in terrible shape, even after cleaning the bathroom it had a horrible odor, water bugs ( which are hard to control so I get it ) were a strong presence. I had to remove/relocate briars in the walkway and path to the beach , the view is obstructed due to overgrown bushes, there is only a small window to a clear beach view. Its 2 walkways away from a beach access so the foot traffic is fairly heavy, they love to pitch tent in front of the house so mark your spot early. The pros are: the neighbors were friendly,close to anything you need, priced right especially for a beach front home. We have several more complaints but no need to keep on . Will we be back to this rental : NO!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway but Hurricane Ian interrupted our week
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and View
This house was in the perfect location. Ocean front and the view was wonderful from the sun porch. Located near our favorite Beach Shop Grill. This is an old style beach house so you should be advised. It’s rustic and more like all beach homes were in the past. Very small. Bare bones. The house was overall clean. Kitchen and bath were renovated. Lighting needs updating. Lamps are really old and cheap. Light bulbs were missing in a couple. The pictures and mirrors and artwork were all pretty cheap. I totally understand you don’t want to put anything super expensive but it could be a little nicer. There’s no hair dryer. No washer and dryer. Sheets and towels were provided. Beds were fine. Bedspreads needed laundering. The best part of this house was the sun porch and ocean view. Really great and that’s where we spent most of our time. Easy beach access. And we could take our little dog with us. The price was good too. We would stay there again but would love to see it spruced up just a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a quick break
We had a lot of fun here in the off-season. Great beach access, and just enough amenities near by and on the island to keep us from having to make trips to the mainland. If you stay here, don't miss a trip to the south tip of the island during low tide--a great place to beach comb, run the dog off leash, and enjoy the beachscape.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Paddy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Although this property could have been just perfect, 2 days after I arrived , my beach access was totally blocked due to a dredging project.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

kathy p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the cleanest
Had a decent time considering. Outdated, but that didn’t bother me. Not sure if the owner situation but they need to check out who’s cleaning for them. Door knobs, floors, sinks not clean. And rugs were all gross, didn’t even want to walk in them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach front cottage
Location is great, on the beach and short walk to restaurants. Well kept older beach cottage is a good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach life
It rained till Friday and only had 2 beautiful days on the beach. We still had a good time and enjoyed our time staying at the beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dottie P., Asheville

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca During Covid-19
Perfect little house for my husband, two dogs and myself. It was a weird time to be on TI because of restrictions on restaurants and others due to virus. That said, what a beautiful place for social distancing before Shelter in Place was ordered. We loved walking on the beach of course, but also sitting on the little front porch protected from wind. Everything was very clean and comfy. Good WiFi. Perfect cottage, loved the location and reasonable price. We stayed two weeks so a washer/dryer would have come in handy, as well as gates to and off the deck. There was no food disposal which was a bit of a pain and the bathroom could really use some shelves, but those were minor inconveniences. Linen service was included though we took extra to cover furniture for our dogs. Kitchen was very well stocked with cleaning supplies, cutlery, dishes, new stove and new refrigerator. Very easy to keep clean. We will definitely be back in happier and healthier times!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach!
Great little place for a couple on the beach if you have dogs. The house was clean but could use updating and some new furniture. But, overall great for the price! We've gone back several times now.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H., Saint Joe

Perfect getaway!
703 By The Sea was the perfect ocean front cottage for our vacation! My husband and I enjoyed the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Grant G.

Hard to dig on a last minute, beachfront rental, but there's issues that prevent a higher rating.
My lady and I decided that we wanted some beach time only 4-5 weeks ahead of when we wanted to go, so knew the best places were already gone. It was just the 2 of us so we didn't need much space, and didn't need to spend a fortune. The pictures for this place are pretty well done, but if you look closely you can see some issues. I understand how homeowners renting beach properties may want to limit expenses so it keeps them viable until they're ready to sell or live at the beach in retirement, but I think that this place is pushing the envelope on that phenomena and it could be costing the owners. There were a number of areas of peeling paint on the exterior, and the interior could also use some paint over the panelboard walls (not tongue and groove) to brighten the space up. The kitchen is motley crew of assembled cabinets and needs an overhaul. The bathroom wasn't palatial but was nicely remodeled and shows what's possible for a place like this. I'd recommend a ceiling fan in the bedrooms, LR and Kitchen, which could cut the owner's AC cost. Although the furniture wasn't our style, it was comfortable and sufficient. The sunroom area had half of its windows replaced, which allowed for them to be opened so the surf could be heard and felt - very nice. More costly projects would be to expand the front deck to span the face of the house (cuts off halfway) and provide a shaded area (we rigged a pop-up vendor tent on the deck, which worked great. The place was of simple construction, which would be fine for me if I was buying a beach house. I just think they may want to give it a little more TLC, although I recognize that the dollars need to work so apologize to the owner if you've had a tough time swinging the expenses lately. If you like to fish off a pier or be walking distance to a few restaurants and mini-golf, you would be in the right place. Would I return to rent it again? I doubt it, since it didn't bowl me over and I'm the type who likes to try new experiences when possible - there's plenty of beaches to be had in NC! In the end, if you're planning a last minute beach vacation for you and your lady and perhaps another non-demanding couple or some kiddos, and you want a beachfront house in a chill beach town (which likely requires that you prepare some of your own meals or go to the same restaurants a lot), this could work for you. We enjoyed our stay, but know that we could have enjoyed it more if some of the aforementioned were present.

8/10 Good

Charisse T.

Camp on the ocean.
Place was great for us. Views spectacular inside house as well as porch and deck. Loved the enclosed front porch and outside deck. We went end of March. Weather can be iffy. Front porch was great when afternoon breeze picked up. The place is very retro but very comfortable, cozy, and decorated nice. Could use a bit of TLC. We picked it because it was pet friendly, simple, and economic. Bathroom is updated. Everything was clean. Its like a cottage on the ocean. Topsail Beach is beautiful.

8/10 Good

tom h.

Great pet friendly place
This was perfect for what we wanted. We wanted a place to take our two doggies to the ocean. This little house is right there! Steps to the ocean. It is a small place and not fancy but cute. A few things needed some upkeep and updating but again, it served our purpose perfectly. The hose to the outdoor shower was broken and the fridge defrost leaked a bit. The view is spectacular but windows on front sun porch didn't open. Walking distance to a few great eating places and grocery store. We had a great stay and will be going back again soon!