Waterfront Soundside Cottage With Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4.

North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
$445 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Steps To The Sound, an adorable and cozy soundside cottage in North Topsail Beach. This home was meticulously renovated and decorated by veteran vacation home owners/managers, who have been offering exceptional rentals to travelers since 2012. This home sleeps a maximum of four, and while it may be on the small side, it is full of character, amenities and was designed with guest needs in mind.

We are in an ideal location in North Topsail, convenient to both Surf City and Sneads Ferry. The beach access is a short walk across Island Drive.

The home is located directly on the sound, and offers a private dock to enjoy peace and quiet, and stunning sunsets over the sound. The main living area was transformed from a cramped space with too many walls to an open floor plan with a large dining island, and views of the sound from the kitchen and living area. There is a cushy & comfy sofa, two swivel chairs (for facing both the sofa and the TV) and a 65 Smart TV. The kitchen is fully stocked for your cooking needs, and we have a steamer pot ready for your vacation seafood boils. We offer a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet that's left empty for guest food storage. We keep the kitchen stocked with dish soap, dishwasher tabs, hand soap, kitchen towels, 2 rolls of paper towels and a full supply of trash bags.

There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both bedrooms have premium Tempur-Cloud mattresses by Tempurpedic. The master bedroom has a king bed, and ensuite bathroom with custom tile shower, and sound views with a slider to the back deck. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and is adjacent to the hallway full bath with custom tiled bathtub/shower combo. Each bedroom has custom closets with shelving and dual hanging space. Although the cottage is compact, we have taken great care to maximize storage for your personal items. Each bedroom also features nightstands with drawers for your clothing or essentials. We supply all linens (sheets, towels, and beach towels).

There is a laundry room in the cottage as well with a full-size stackable washer/dryer, an iron & ironing board, a vacuum and mop for any spills/sand, and a supply of basic cleaning supplies. We keep a supply of turkish towels you can take to the beach with you.

Our under house storage contains beach chairs for your use, a Yeti backpack cooler, and a Shibumi Shade and a beach cart. We have an open air outdoor shower behind the house where you can rinse off the beach salt & sand, and the fence has hooks for your beach towels.

We are dog friendly for one adult dog under 20 lbs, housebroken and crate trained only, please. We have a small fenced area in the side yard with dog turf for safe potty breaks. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies, and be on prescription flea and tick medication. Proof is required after booking. Also, dogs must be crate trained, and housebroken, and crated anytime they are left alone in the home. No exceptions. If your dog is not accustomed to being crated, this may not be an enjoyable vacation for them.

Bring your kayaks or rent them locally. We are just two doors down from the North Topsail kayak launch at W Rodney Knowles Park.

We have considered it an honor to host travelers at our vacation rentals since 2012. In addition to Steps To The Sound, we also offer an oceanfront home that sleeps 8 (4 BR/3 BA), called Steps To The Sea, which is just a few houses down. We also have two cabins in the Smoky Mountains (Next Step Heaven and A Step Above), and two rentals in Englewood FL (SW Gulf Coast) on Manasota Key (Next Step Paradise and Next Step Serenity).

Guests acknowledge there are RING floodlight cameras at the driveway level for security purposes only. **THE CONTENT ABOVE IS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER/MANAGER. EVERYTHING BELOW THIS MESSAGE IS AUTOGENERATED BY VRBO AND MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS PROPERTY.**

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Melanie J.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    From beginning to end. This host was extremely professional and helpful. The house is in an amazing location. The sound is directly behind the house with a beautiful pier to walk out to it. The beach is easily accessible by walking across the street to the public access. The house was very clean and the kitchen was stocked with everything needed for cooking. This place has everything you need to have a relaxing vacation. My doggie loved the toys and amenities that were left for him

  • Susan K.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Well cared for home

  • Sandra C.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful decor.

  • Suzy G.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Very clean, beautifully decorated. Kitchen had any and everything you could possibly need. Sitting on the back deck and dock was my favorite part. The view was spectacular!! So much fun watching the fish jumping and all the different types of birds. It was a very short walk to the beach. Highly recommended staying here!! My dogs loved it too!!

  • TJMAX

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    The dock on the sound was wonderful. We had a beautiful weather week and watched the sunset most nights. Also the beach was great and just a short walk away from the house. The house was comfortable, beautiful and clean. It was perfect for the two of us. We will be back. We didn't want to leave.

  • Lou H.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Amazing! A beautiful place. Looking forward to another visit soon I hope.

  • Frank O.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    This is beautifully designed & well maintained space with high quality amenities. It was as nice on the inside as it was to be outside. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Frank O.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    The house has a tastefully unique interior decor with a subtle coastal nautical theme . The kitchen is very nice with high quality appliances and cookware. The bedrooms each have custom bed designs. The shower in the master bathroom is luxurious well put together. The dock is very beautiful and picturesque. It has beach chairs, a cart, and even a Shibumi shade and Yedi cooler. We enjoyed it so much we decided to stay another week!

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Steps to the Beach! Great amenities, and access to to the beach. If you visit, make sure to take advantage of sunsets on the rear deck.

  • Misty A.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Great location! Clean and updated nicely. Loved the decor and relaxing dock!

  • susan l.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We came to the beach to visit with some friends who came down with lots of family. Steps to the Sound was perfect for us. It is a beautiful little house with a great deck on the sound and the beach is right across the street. The house has everything you need! Super cute and very clean! Host responds very quickly! We will definitely come back!

  • stacey k.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    This home is exactly what is shows, and the dock and sunsets are just beautiful. Very comfortable.

  • james t.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    perfect

  • REN M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    If you want easy access to both the beach and the sound while having an excellent home to stay in then this is the place.

  • Anthony S.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Property is in great location. The ocean is a short walk across the street and there is a great dock with a beautiful marsh behind the house, great to relax on the back deck or dock to watch the sunset!

  • Jill M.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    We love this house so much!! Second time staying here and hope for many more! Our most favorite place at the beach! We love everything about it, sound, beach, kitchen, views, location!!! Clean and fully stocked.

  • George B.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Outstandingly clean! Very well stocked with all you need for an enjoyable stay. Kitchen supplies were top quality! Conveniently located to launch each day's activities. Spectacular sunset experience from rear deck and dock. Outstanding communication with owner throughout stay. Thanks for a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    5 stars to Michelle - superb customer service and communication. That makes all the difference when renting. House was great. Super clean, recent renovation with many upgraded items. Will definitely look at this property or others that Michelle has for future vacations.

  • rex p.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    Great little get away with the wife and pup. Had a minor issue with pipes had frozen with the unlikely snow we had that week. Owner was very quick in getting plumber out and even ordered gallons of water in case it couldn't get fixed that night. Overalll a great stay except for me the bed was a little hard but wife seemed to like it.except doe me

  • Diane F.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    This cottage was so sweet! Stylishly decorated, simple yet elegant. Very comfortable and clean and nice and bright! Nothing lacking in amenities. Your own private view of the Sound and just a short walk across the street to the ocean. Peaceful and quiet. It was just perfect for two friends needing their own bed and bath and a lovely kitchen and comfy living area. We loved our time here!

  • Kristin H.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    FANTASTIC house and location. High end amenities, appliances, furniture, and decor. The layout was perfect for meals and conversations. The kitchen was top of the line with every supply needed for an extended stay. The Dreamcloud mattresses were a game changer and convinced us to replace ours at home.The private dock was perfect for lazy late day afternoons and the walk to the beach was just a few minutes. We used the front and back porch for morning coffee and happy hours and the outdoor shower was always a fan favorite for our dog, Bentley. We highly recommend this place for anyone who loves the overall beach vibe.

  • Valerie P.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    The house was beautifully decorated and appointed with everything you could need and more! We will definitely be booking again the future!

  • al e.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    this is an incredible property and the handler Michelle is top notch seriously exceeded our expectations!!! book it if you're interested!!!

  • Fred C.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Enjoy the stay whoever did the decorations was a true professional. It is great well done high-quality of everything.

  • William H.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Perfect location on the marsh side with beautiful view.

  • Lisa P.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Love, love, love this place. Clean, well stocked, nicely decorated, and spacious for the 2 of us. Close to the beach and kayak launch as well.

  • Tina V.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    Such a cozy, comfortable, and clean place. Just a short walk to the beach. The boys enjoyed being able to fish right off the dock. The place offers so many cooking options which was perfect for a family to make homemade meals

  • Kacey W.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    The property and location are beautiful. My family and I frequent the island as we use to live in Wilmington several years back. The location was perfect for me as I enjoy being on the sound for the tranquility and quiet but we were also only a walk across the street to the beach. The host is very organized, sweet, and communicative. The house is fully stocked and so much detail is put into the preparation. I brought a candle and some fresh flowers, and felt right at home.

  • Casey S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    The house was beautiful and the location was perfect. Such a short walk to the beach! The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and more

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