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Soundfront 4BR with Private Dock & Beach & Elevator. Walk to Town

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Soundfront 4BR with Private Dock & Beach & Elevator. Walk to Town

A rare find on Topsail Island — this 2,200 sqft soundfront home sits right on the Intracoastal Waterway with your own private dock and a sandy beach that emerges at every low tide. The ocean beach is a 5-minute walk, the village shops and restaurants are 10 minutes on foot, and an elevator serves all 3 floors.

**The Home**

This is a spacious, well-equipped family retreat with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a ground-floor half bath, and room for 10 guests. The master suite upstairs features an oversized rainshower, double vanity, washer drier, and separate water closet. The jack-and-jill bathroom between the bunk room and main-level queen has private sinks and toilets for each room with a shared shower.

The full kitchen is stocked with T-fal cookware, an air fryer, panini press, and Keurig. A second fridge in the elevator room makes it easy to load coolers or store extra beverages. The gas grill and outdoor dining furniture are perfect for evening cookouts with a sunset view.

Connect to the Sonos indoor/outdoor speaker system for the perfect vacation soundtrack (just be mindful of quiet hours at 10 PM). Every bedroom has a smart TV, and the house has WiFi.

**The Dock & Private Beach**

This is what sets the Canterbury Sandcastle apart. At low tide, a sandy beach emerges right off the dock — kids can wade and splash in calm, shallow sound water while you relax on the deck. Drop a fishing line off the floating dock (3-4 ft deep at low tide) or the main dock (+11 ft deep at the end).

At high tide, the dock is perfect for jumping in, crabbing, or just watching the dolphins cruise by. Bring your own boat? Drop in at Bush's Marina and tie up — just use proper bumpers to protect your boat and our dock.

Sunsets from the dock are the highlight of every stay. Guests consistently mention this in their reviews.

Note: Boat lift is not included. Owner's boat and trailer may be parked on the far side of the driveway. Use of dock at own risk.

**Why Families Love This Home**
- Private sound-side beach at low tide — calm, shallow water for kids
- Elevator to all 3 floors — no carrying luggage, strollers, or beach gear upstairs
- Wheelchair accessible with some threshold assistance
- Bunk room sleeps up to 4 kids (2 twins + twin bunk)
- Pack 'n play and high chair available
- Children's books, toys, and games
- Ground-floor half bath + outdoor shower — rinse off before coming inside
- Includes beach chairs and many beach toys, corn hole, pickleball set, basketball, pool noodles
- Multiple decks with great furniture for the whole family
- 5-minute walk to ocean beach, 10 minutes to everything in town


**Sleeping Arrangements**
- Master suite: King bed, oversized rainshower, double vanity, bidet, separate water closet
- Upper queen room: Queen bed
- Main-level queen room: Queen bed, adjacent full bath with tub
- Bunk room: 2 twin beds + twin bunk (sleeps 4), jack-and-jill bath with private sinks/toilets
- Ground-floor half bath with outdoor shower


**Location — Walk to Everything**
- Topsail Skating Rink: 10-minute walk
- Village restaurants, shops, and pier: 10-minute walk
- Putt-putt, arcade, playground, pickleball & tennis: all walkable
- Basketball count one block away
- Family Bingo at the assembly building (seasonal)
- Weekly craft fair (seasonal)

**Parking & Access**
- Covered carport (2 vehicles) + gravel lot (3+ vehicles)
- Elevator to all 3 floors
- Wheelchair accessible with threshold assistance


**Check-In / Check-Out**
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Summer season: Sunday-to-Sunday weekly rental
- Keyless entry with private guest code
- On-island host support


**Check-Out Checklist**
- Load and start the dishwasher
- Strip used beds and gather used towels
- Remove personal items and leftover food, take out trash
- Turn off lights, lock doors, close sliders
- Set thermostats to 75
- Roll out trash/recycle bins if checkout falls on trash day
- Pull floating dock ladder out of water
- Clean fish cleaning station if used


**House Rules**
- Minimum age: 25
- No smoking in or on property (will forfeit deposit)
- No pets
- No parties or events
- Quiet hours after 10 PM
- Ring cameras on exterior only (driveway and back of house)


Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Surf City Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 12 minutes on foot from Missiles and More Museum
As a guest of Soundfront 4BR with Private Dock & Beach & Elevator. Walk to Town, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure all doors including sliders are closed. Thermostats are at 75. Trash and recycle bins are rolled out if trash days.
Please have the ladder on the floating dock out of the water and clean off the fish cleaning station if used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Charming soundside home with private beach & dock Holly Ridge

Soundfront 4BR with Private Dock & Beach & Elevator. Walk to Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean C., Yardley PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and excellent location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nita C., Winston-Salem, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time fishing with great sound views.

I stayed with my son and 11 year old grandson, who was on Fall break. He loved fishing on the floating dock. Views from the many decks were fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We enjoyed the location and the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Perfect property, well laid out. Bathroom on floor level is great. Low tide you have a private beach! Doesnt get any better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Topsail Beach Getaway

Property was just as advertised. Very nicely equipped, well maintained, and beautiful. Host was very responsive and helpful. Location is great. Public beach access is just across the street and the kids loved swimming from the dock in the inner coastal waterway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This place is perfect for all ages. Great layout, great location. Beautiful home.The dock and little beach at low tide is really nice. This place has everything! Already booked it for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend!

We stayed for a long weekend for a fishing/golf trip. The house was very clean when we arrived and the check in instructions were clear. Kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. We brought our boat and we were able to keep it tied to the floating dock all weekend. We had a great time and would happily rebook in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sunsets.

Really enjoyed the the use of the elevator as we have a handicap person in our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would definitely stay again.

Great place and location. Owners very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022