Beautiful, clean Topsail Author Home, 1½ Blocks to Beach, Fenced Yard for Pets
Surf City, North Carolina
3
Bed
2
Bath
Private Vacation Home
Property Type
6
Max Sleeps
3 nights
Min Stay
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: 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:
Features
Map
Rates & Availability
Review
Features
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PETS
2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only -
BEACH
Near The Beach -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
GENERAL
Recycling Unit Size: 1302 Sq Ft (121 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Outdoor Furniture -
BATHROOMS
2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Rafting Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books DVD Player Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service -
LIVING SPACES
Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Playground -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Village -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
Check-in : 03:00 PM
Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 6
Map
Rates & Availability
Review
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Nancy T.
Submitted Dec 2, 2025
Stayed Nov 27, 2025Very clean. Exactly as advertised.
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Melanie B.
Submitted Oct 18, 2025
Stayed Oct 10, 2025It 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!
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Bobbi D.
Submitted Oct 12, 2025
Stayed Oct 7, 2025This 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.
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Charles T.
Submitted Sep 12, 2025
Stayed Sep 7, 2025Very pet friendly, fenced in backyard is ideal. Ideal to stay in Topsail because of location. Very clean, beautiful home. Could not have had better accommodations. Highly recommend and I’m going to buy the book on Amazon about the history. Hope to return soon!
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Chandler W.
Submitted Aug 19, 2025
Stayed Aug 9, 2025We really enjoyed our stay at the “Mayberry by the Sea.” The beach was easily accessible and the fenced in back yard was great for the dog.Hopefully we will return again next summer.
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LISA C.
Submitted Aug 13, 2025
Stayed Jul 26, 2025Enjoyed the stay! Great beach house in a lovely area and the backyard is perfect for vacationing with a dog.
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ryan C.
Submitted Aug 8, 2025
Stayed Aug 3, 2025Awesome stay!! Ray McAllister was a huge help and answered every question that I had !!
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Susan J.
Submitted Jul 6, 2025
Stayed Jun 28, 2025The home was lovely, well appointed, and close to beach access #2. The front porch was great, and the neighborhood was friendly and easy to access. Ray was a fantastic host, very responsive and helpful! The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this home!
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Susan E.
Submitted Jun 28, 2025
Stayed Jun 21, 2025Very well-equipped and comfortable home. We really enjoyed our stay and the proximity to the beach. The fenced-in backyard was perfect for our dogs. The homeowner was very responsive when we texted him. We would recommend this home and would stay again.
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Cecilia C.
Submitted Jun 21, 2025
Stayed Jun 14, 2025Every year at the end of the school year we take our grand kids for a week. We call it Grammy camp. This year they picked Topsail. We had a great week at the beach.
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Andrew W.
Submitted Jun 14, 2025
Stayed Jun 9, 2025We were very pleased with our stay. It was clean, check in was easy, the walk to the beach was short, the owner was friendly, easy to reach and responded quickly, and the house had several extra things our kiddos enjoyed (books, games, toys). The fenced in yard was nice for our little dog and the outdoor shower was nice after a day at the beach. We will definitely be booking this house again for our next trip.
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Holly B.
Submitted Jun 7, 2025
Stayed May 25, 2025We had a wonderful time at Mayberry By the Sea. We spent 10 days taking in this beautiful beach! The house had everything we needed, beautiful landscaping, beds were comfortable and communication with Ray was super easy. The house is overall very clean and well taken care of. I think a deep cleaning of the walls/baseboards would take it over the top! This house was SO comfortable for the 5 of us and our 2 dogs, they loved the back yard! We will absolutely be booking this house again next summer.
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Laura T.
Submitted Dec 18, 2024
Stayed Nov 27, 2024Home was clean and it was pet friendly. Needs a lot of updating, but that did not bother us. Would stay again! Make sure you bring your own linens as they are not provided! I personally forgot, but that was my fault.
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John P.
Submitted Sep 10, 2024
Stayed Aug 31, 2024This property had everything we needed. The space was very comfortable for five adults, three of them worked a couple days remote. The outdoor shower was perfect to rinse off the sand. We had room in the kitchen to cook together and we spent a lot of time on the two open air porches. The sliding gate on the front porch gave our older lab a chance to be outside by herself, along with the fenced in backyard. A beautiful added touch were the roses and Cana Lillies that surround the front stairs. Thank you Ray for sharing this home with us.
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Katherine M.
Submitted Aug 30, 2024
Stayed Jul 27, 2024We loved our stay here - one level living was so nice and unique compared to most rentals in the area. Kitchen had almost everything we needed and we made most of our meals. We couldn't find a grill brush so we picked one up and left it under the kitchen sink. Hopefully the next guests enjoy as much as we did! My only hesitation in giving a glowing review is that we'll have trouble booking again! Truly enjoyed.
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Alyssa B.
Submitted Aug 24, 2024
Stayed Aug 17, 2024House is beautiful. Property owner very responsive and wonderful! Book this house. !!
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Rebecca L.
Submitted Aug 19, 2024
Stayed Aug 10, 2024House was perfect for what we needed. Close to the beach, clean, in great neighborhood
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Yvonne S.
Submitted Jul 1, 2024
Stayed Jun 22, 2024Loved the location. Quiet neighborhood. Back deck has views of the canal. House is well appointed, clean and beds really comfy.
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Laurie M.
Submitted Jun 15, 2024
Stayed Jun 8, 2024The property was very nice and the fenced in yard was great for the dogs. Very close access to the beach and great location.
