Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier

Surf City, North Carolina
$0 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

About Our House: 1020 South Shore Drive, Surf City
Lifesaver Beach House is an oceanfront completely remodeled house - rare in Surf City. Our goal for this house is to be always clean with modern features & luxurious amenities - a serene home to connect with your loved ones! Pull up to wide driveway to accommodate multiple vehicles and front area to enjoy.

The house is 2 separate levels. In the upstairs, you have 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a kitchen/living room open conceptwith unreal views overlooking the porch to the ocean. With a wall full of windows and doors, the natural light and ocean views will immediately leave you in awe. Kitchen is built for a cook with brand new appliances, Ninja Blender, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Cuisinart Coffee Pot, and more. Enjoy everything to host as well! Sit at the dining room table and overlook the ocean. The living room is complete with an extra large 70” TV, Fireplace, and loads of seating. Master has King Bed, TV, and private brand new bathroom. Guest Room #1 has a Queen Bed and Guest Room #2 has a King Bed with 2 Twin Trundles - perfect for the kids or simply a couple.

Downstairs is a separate apartment with its own private entrance at ground level. Walk in to a full living room with 50” TV and full kitchen (that means 2 ovens and 2 fridges in the house for large groups!). The living room has a super comfy Sofa Bed. A Queen Bedroom is also in the downstairs apartment with a full bathroom (that has an incredible shower). The downstairs is great for someone that requires a little extra privacy or needs an escape. The downstairs is also fully equipped with 2 desks, a monitor, and desk chairs in the downstairs living room and downstairs bedroom. Great WiFi throughout both levels (3 Google Extenders to reach everywhere powerfully) - perfect from working remote from the beach!

The porch needs its own section because it is TOO good. With Polywood Adirondacks and Polywood High Top Chairs drinking your coffee watching the sunrise has never been better. Watch the dolphins in the surf or the kids on the beach easily while taking in the view of the pier - this is a porch you will never want to leave. Walk down the steps and you are at the beach!! Outdoor shower head and hose on porch as well.

About Our Location:
On the oceanfront, you can’t get any closer to the beach. Less than a mile from the Pier and all the downtown shopping and restaurants, the location is PRIME. On the prestigious S-Curve, we have low car traffic and the best access to all the greatness of Surf City. Walk to donuts and coffee in the morning or some afternoon ice cream and shopping - this is a great place on the Island! Less than 3 miles to Publix, Walmart, CVS and less than 1 mile to the local grocery store - we hope this is a place you come and don’t have to leave.

About Our Amenities:
We created this house not as a rental, but a place our family would want to be, so expect quality and excellence in everything about this house - furniture from Pottery Barn, Ballard, and West Elm. Mattresses are Nectar Plus, Casper, and Serta Perfect Sleeper. All toiletries are top of the line Beekman Products - Paraben and Cruelty Free. The garage feature a washer and dryer. We have all your needs for a great beach day with Tommy Bahama Beach Chairs, toys, games, and beach towels. We also have a ping pong table, corn hole, and a grill in the garage!

About Our Cleaning:
Included in the VRBO Total is linen and cleaning fees for the ease of your vacation. We have chosen top of the line cleaning crews to ensure our house is spotless.

About our Rentals:
We think Friday to Friday is the way to vacation on the island. Skip the crazy Saturday traffic & wild grocery store lines and settle in Friday afternoon. Please see cancellation policy below. As an oceanfront home, we STRONGLY recommend travel insurance as Hurricane Season runs June-November. We are so passionate about Travel Insurance that if you send us proof of purchase at the end of a 7-day stay, we will refund you $100. This is protection for both of us that we hope we don’t have to use.

We are firm on our no pet policy as a guarantee to our family’s sensitivities and guarantee to guests of a pet/allergen free home!


* We have a security camera facing the Driveway that we use when the house is empty for security.
* There is an easement on the right 10 feet of the property that the property was purchased with for use of a single family. There will be an occasion car(s) in the mulch and using their steps, but will not step on other side of property.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Ron H.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2026

    Stayed Jun 19, 2026

    The host was excellent. The property was immaculately clean. Two points I’m not sure were in previous reviews or the property description: the down stairs portion of the cottage has its own entry. There are no internal stairs connecting it to the top main floor. Also, should you plan on having 10 people here, it will be cramped. I don’t see this as an issue personally as the value here are the great views and proximity to the beach. This was our first trip to Topsail island and we really enjoyed the laid back, non commercialized experience. In summary, the cottage is tastefully updated and made for a great beach vacation with my family.

  • Russell J.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    This is our 3rd family & friends' vacation stay at the Lifesaver in the last four years. The hosts are great to work with & the location and set up of the house are hard to beat. We love how well this house sets up for multiple generations staying in one location with the separate apartment in the lower level. We love how the great room and the covered porch are so close to the beach that it's like being on the beach when you are in the house, and the beach is just few steps away. The eating, kitchen and living areas that make up the great room easily accommodate large gatherings of 10 to 12 people. This place lives much bigger than its square footage because of its superb layout. Surf City, Topsail Beach and specifically the Lifesaver house has become a go to destination for us. A special treat this time was the full moon shining brightly over the ocean.

  • Christiana A.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Wonderful house! Perfect setting. Fantastic hosts.

  • Traci M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    This house was exactly as described and more! Great location, very clean, gorgeous views, comfortable beds, and so darn cute! We hope to return soon!

  • Jay W.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    This property is exceptional for several reasons - we are a family of 5, kids aged 8, 4 &2. Three bedrooms upstairs was perfect for us, and we had another family member in the downstairs apartment for 3 nights. The place is immaculate, clean, the perfect size for a no frills week at the beach. The kitchen and house has everything you could need to cook, play at the beach and relax. We were amazed that there were barely any people within 200 yards of us on the beach in either direction. But you are only about a mile from central Surf City, with plenty of restaurants, shops and ice cream stands to find plenty to do. The lifesaver has plenty of charm but is updated and accommodating. The host was wonderful in answering the few questions we had, and we greatly enjoyed out stay. Already considering going back!

  • Chad J.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Emily was a great hostess. She laid out all the details of our stay and was able to accommodate an early check in! This house was amazing. All of the beach amenities were taking care of for your stay. Towels, toys, chairs and beautiful views every morning. We definitely will be there again!

  • Joan P.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    This remodeled beach cottage is beautiful, comfortable, well equipped and lovingly attended by a family who has owned it for many years. The hosts are extremely responsive and it's clear they want you to have a great experience. We did and hope to do it again!

  • Leah O.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Lovely decor, thoughtful amenities, great view. Couldn’t imagine a better place to stay

  • Wendy C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    Beatiful location and property, everything was exactly as described. Very clean and had so many personal touches that made us feel right at home. The view is incredible because you can't get much closer to the ocean, its right off the deck. The beach itself was very clean, easily accessible and no crowds whatsoever. We look foward to coming back and staying at The Lifesaver again. It was truly a 10/10. . We

  • Greg G.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Extremely kind and courteous host and an excellent beach house with great views.

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