Luxurious Oceanside w/pool, elevator, 6 BR, steps from the sand and surf

Great location. View was terrific. Kitchen very well supplied Good communication. Bring blankets and pillows

This is a beautiful home with excellent views from the front (beach) and the back (inlet). Bed linens and towels were included which was very convenient. Also, there was a pack and play and high chair. The living room is very large with plenty of seating. The table seats 8 with several bar stools as well. The elevator was great for bringing all the suitcases, groceries, etc up to the bedrooms and kitchen. We loved the pay it forward approach which means there is already toilet paper and other paper products as well as basic condiments, soap, spices, etc. We were glad to leave items behind for the next guests. Tom is a great host and very easy to work with - we had a wonderful week!

Property and home were beautiful, perfect place for our mini family reunion. Ocean views from the balconies, fully stocked kitchen for whipping up meals for our large group. Minor hiccup with the oven, but Tom was quick to get issue resolved over the holiday weekend. Would definitely stay here again in the future.

Our stay was amazing! Everything you could ask for in a house and location! Kitchen was stocked with all the necessary items! The owner has a pay it forward suggestion for renters. We paid it forward with some extra items we had left over. Easy check in and check out process! I am super satisfied with the rental and communication with the owner! Beautiful property and views of the ocean and sound. Sunsets out the kitchen door! Only complaint was a few of the beds weren’t comfortable to us, but to each their own when it comes to beds lol! I wouldn’t let that stop me from going back again!! I highly recommend staying here!

This home was everything we could of asked for and more. Pristine, comfortable beds, and steps away from the beach. The host was fantastic to work with.

We (5 of us) traveled from Wisconsin for a week away. The beach area home was extraordinarily spacious, modern and could have easily accommodated another family. We made almost all our meals in the gigantic kitchen area with the dining table suitable for 8. Our only critique was that this area of Topsail Beach is saturated with contractors. Early morning table saws, air compressors and crews driving in and out accompanied our morning coffee. It didn't ruin our time by any means. Oh yeah, a huge plus is the daily Marine Corps combat helicopters passing low and slow up and down the beach... super cool.

Kitchen and living area were very niceAll enjoyed the stay.

Nicely maintained home. Well stocked kitchen. Great view of the beach, easy access to the beach just across the street. Loved the hot tub. I believe the screen door off the livingroom needs to be put in the track. Owner was very patient & helpful when I called him when we got stuck in the elevator!It was a great experience & we had a wonderful time.

We stayed at Bum in the Sand in early September 2025 and could not have selected a better home away from home for our group. The house was luxurious, the kitchen well stocked, and the location was perfect. Steps to the beach, a short walk to the boardwalk. The pool was even closer. And we used the hot tub almost every night. Tom was easy to communicate with, but we didn’t need him much. I’m glad the home had an elevator, we had a few folks with injuries and the steps would have been really difficult for them. We loved our stay and definitely recommend this property.

Beautiful townhome with gorgeous views on both sides, and easy access to the beach. Elevator was especially nice while traveling with our 80 year old dad with walking issues. Our family of 9 had more than enough space to relax and unwind.

Beautiful home in the perfect location. A short walk across the driveway to the beach and pool access is perfect with views of the beach from the decks. The owner is great to work with. We had an emergency and we were able to switch weeks without a problem. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. The beds are all dreamy and so so comfortable. Having a high chair was a great perk and we enjoyed sitting on the deck for hours every day. It was nice the top deck in front is covered because we were able to sit outside the days we had rain. During our stay the hot tub needed to be serviced and one quick message to the owner and the hot tub technician showed up the next morning. We would love to stay at this properly again someday.

Everything ran smoothly! House had what we needed and close to the beach and pool.

Lovely home and location. Homeowners take pride in ownership. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Pool is steps away. Clean and well maintained. Great communication with homeowners/hosts. Easy checking in and out. Parking spot right in front of house with extra parking steps away.

Very nice villa, great accommodation for our family vacation. The property manager was very helpful when an issue arose, very easy to get ahold of. We had a great time in this villa. This was our first time staying at Topsail beach, and we had an excellent time. Very relaxing, family friendly area!

It was a fantastic house close to beach and pool! Nice area-not too crowded but good distance from shopping. Appreciated the call from owner the day before.

Returned to the McKissick's beautiful beach home again this year. This beach home consistently earns the 5 Stars and overall perfect 10 ratings. The photos accurately represent what you will find when you arrive.Tom McKissick is a pleasure to work with as well.

Great house! We loved the location and had a great stay! Kind and helpful host! Would definitely recommend!

The house was great for our party of 11 with 4 of those being children around 3-4. Easy beach and pool access.

We loved our stay here. The host and caretaker of the property were awesome to work with. The house is beautiful and all amenities were great. Would definitely stay here again in the future!

I booked this home 9 months before our stay. During the booking process I sent a message to the host (with no response) expressing our family's love for Topsail and switching houses this year specifically for use of the elevator, as many in our party are aging and one is legally disabled. We also knew we would be bringing an infant on our trip this year. The host called me Thursday before our stay on Saturday. I was unable to answer the phone, so returned his call Friday as we were traveling to the island. He proceeded to tell me the elevator was not working and there may be an issue with the front door. I expressed how upset I was that we gave up our oceanfront house we've rented for years to stay in this one with the elevator only to discover on our way there it was broken. The host suggested we keep those that had difficulty walking on the lowest sleeping level. Not only was this condescending, but ridiculous given the kitchen is on the fourth floor. Thankfully a repairman was able to come out near the end of our stay and (mostly) repair the elevator, at least enough to use it for carrying luggage. It only cost me an entire day of my vacation to stay in the house while the repairs were completed. The repairman also informed me they had known about the issue for an entire month prior. When the elevator repairman was leaving, someone else was in the garage of the property to fix the lock on the front door. I was not told he would be there. Garage was full of junk-mattresses,

Clean, beautiful property with plenty of room just a boardwalk away from the beach. 10/10, would stay again.

We loved our time perfect for 8 adults. We had a very relaxing trip!

We loved the convenient locaton to the beach, almost like ocean front. The home was well furnished and very clean.

We appreciated the quality of the mattresses and that linens were all included. It’s not really a cooking kitchen but had enough essential gear to make a big breakfast. Getting to the beach was easy. The owner was great about providing info and replying to the one question I had during our trip. We would happily return!