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"4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

"4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub

4 By The Shore
Oceanfront Home with Direct Beach Access & Hot Tub | 5 Bedrooms

"4 By The Shore" is the perfect oceanfront vacation retreat in North Topsail Beach. This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home features direct beach access, a private hot tub, and breathtaking ocean views. The spacious floor plan includes 3 master suites with stunning oceanfront views. Enjoy open living spaces, multiple decks, and easy access to the beach just steps away. Whether relaxing in the hot tub or lounging on the deck, this home offers an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Layout & Beds:
Top Floor – Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath
King Bedroom with en suite bath, television, and oceanfront deck access

First Floor – 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Laundry
King Bedroom with en suite bath, television, and oceanfront deck access
Queen Bedroom with en suite bath, television, and oceanfront deck access
Twin over Twin Bunk Bedroom with television
Two Twin Bedroom with television and shared hall bath

Ground Floor – 1 Living Room/Bedroom
Twin over Double Bunk Bedroom/Living Room with television


************************** KEY DETAILS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING: **************************
PROPERTY DETAILS -
Max Occupancy: This home accommodates up to 13 guests. Occupancy count includes children and guests of Guest. Groups organized to celebrate weddings, graduation, proms, fraternity, sorority, or other school functions are specifically not allowed.
Accessibility: 3 Story Home with Stairs
Pet Policy: Dogs Allowed With Pet Fee
Please review our Dog Policy before booking your vacation. Non-Refundable Pet Deposit is per pet (2 dog maximum, price varies by home) and is NOT INCLUDED in rate. Please contact us to apply a pet fee on your reservation after booking – DOES NOT AUTO APPLY.
Linen Options: This property DOES NOT include linens with your reservation. You may bring your own linens, or we offer linens to rent for an additional fee. Contact us to apply a linen rental to your reservation.
Nearest Beach Access:
Direct Private Beach Access
Public Beach Access #33 – 2100 South Shore Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
Pay-to-Park may be enforced at some beach accesses or public parking lots.
Amenities: *Hot Tub may require $150 activation fee (October 15 - April 15)*
Parking: 2-4 parking spaces in the gravel driveway depending on vehicle size
Photographs Updated: April 2022

BOOKING DETAILS -
Age Requirements: You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. ID verification required prior to check in. House parties will be evicted immediately. Any group renting this property under false pretenses shall be immediately evicted with no refund.
Summer Requirements: 7-night minimum stays, Saturday Check-in/out only
TV Disclosure: Smart TVs require guests to log in with their own accounts to access subscription apps. Access credentials are not provided.

CANCELLATIONS -
Any cancellation of a confirmed reservation must be made in writing by Guest. Reservation payments are not reimbursable unless the property can be re-rented for the same rate and time period less non refundable reservation fee, cancellation fee, and third-party fees. Please review our Rental Policies and Cancellation Policy.

CHECK IN DAY DETAILS -
Your rental home allows you to check-in directly at the property. Check-in typically becomes available BETWEEN 4:00 - 6:00 PM on the day of your scheduled arrival. As soon as your rental is ready for check in, we will send you a text message with all of your check-in instructions. Please understand that all homes must be cleaned and inspected before we are allowed to issue access details and you are not allowed to be at the property until you have received that text message.

PREPARING FOR YOUR VACATION -
All our vacation rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s) and more! Our vacation homes do not supply consumable items for guest use (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, soap, spices, cleaning products, etc.). Please plan accordingly for any items you may need during your stay.
You are welcome to bring your own linens, or we provide a linens rental service for your convenience. Some homes provide complimentary linens for select dates and this detailed information can be found in the description. Linen package options include BRONZE (bed sheets only per bed listed), SILVER (bed sheets per bed listed, a bath towel set per occupancy, dish towel, and a bath mat per shower/tub), and GOLD (all items from the SILVER package plus one extra bath towel per occupancy).

TOPSAIL ISLAND GENERAL INFO-
WiFi: WiFi signal strength is NOT guaranteed at your rental for remote work or remote learning. We are located on a barrier island and do not have cellular towers on the island. This, coupled with the increase of guests in our area, creates an inconsistent cellular signal that is outside of our control and therefore, compensation is NOT given.

Beach Nourishment: Beach nourishment projects help preserve and protect Topsail Island’s shoreline. Most projects are scheduled annually between November and April and may involve large pipes on the beach, trucks moving sand, and other equipment to rebuild and maintain our dunes. Timelines and locations can shift without notice, and we are not always informed in advance. While we understand this may impact your beach experience, refunds or compensation will not be provided for disruptions related to beach nourishment. For the latest updates, we recommend checking the town websites for Topsail Beach, Surf City, or North Topsail Beach. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about potential beach impacts during your stay.

Water Pressure Notice: Please be aware that during popular rental dates, especially in the mornings and evenings, there may be temporary reductions in water pressure. This is a common occurrence across the island as many visitors are getting ready for the day or returning from the beach. We recommend planning showers and other water-related activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

Public Parking: The Town of Surf City enforces “Pay to Park” from March 1-Oct 31 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm in the Surf City Public Beach Access Parking Lots and other marked Public Parking Lots. The Town of North Topsail Beach will enforce “Pay to Park” from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM year-round. Onslow County operates three public parking areas/beach accesses within the Town of North Topsail Beach. To the best of our knowledge the county intends to continue operating these lots free of charge.

Leave No Trace: Topsail Island enforces a "Leave No Trace" policy in order to protect our shoreline, meaning you must remove all items, including tents and chairs, from the beach each day. Any items left behind are subject to theft, removal by the town, or possibility of being washed away by the ocean.

Turtle Nesting Season: From May to October, Topsail Island is a nesting ground for sea turtles. Be mindful of marked nests, limit oceanside deck lights, and follow local guidelines to protect them.

Property manager

Access Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

644

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at "4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Thomas Tackle and Seafood, and Ohana Paddle Sports. Southside Park and Surf City Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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"4 By The Shore" - Oceanfront 5 Bed/4.5 Bath with Private Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for family vacation!
Clean. Right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome beachfront house
We needed a short trip to the beach off-season that was beachfront with a hot tub, and this fits the bill perfectly! As advertised, this did not disappoint. We had an awesome time. Thank you so much - we would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Charlotte, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zen Getaway
Relaxing enjoyment of a quiet beach and lovely accommodations. Plenty of room in this spacious and clean home with modern appliances and beautiful views from most of the rooms. Supportive staff brought us a Roku stick for movie watching during a rainy day. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the beach
We had a great visit and loved the house! Being able to walk out the door onto the beach was nice. Ample and very comfortable seating in living room. Beautifully decorated and well stocked kitchen. There are lots of steps (three floors) which was a little challenging for the grandparents and one of the grands in the Queen bedroom said the mattress was not comfy. The king mattresses were great! We loved the property and would choose to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great dog friendly home on the beach
This was one of the best dog friendly properties we've stayed at over the last 20 years at TopSail. The little yard was great to have for the dogs. Overall the house was very nice, kitchen was well stocked with supplies,, living and dining rooms very nice and the top deck furniture very comfortable. Rooms were fine. There were 5 adults in our group which worked out well. I think more than 7 or 8 people would've felt really crowded. Only possible areas for improvement would be some upgrades to the bathrooms ( they were fine and serviceable, just an area for future upgrade), and the placement of the grill in the carport limited ability to park a vehicle under that side of the carport. Overall we were very pleased with the house and had a great week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic and dog friendly beach rental
We had a wonderful time at 4 By the Shore! There was plenty of space for our party of seven including kids and grandmother and dogs. Special and very dog friendly things about this property include a completely fenced in small grass yard as well as a fully gated front deck. It made for a much more relaxing trip to be able to let the dogs outside unleashed. The hot tub was also amazing and had a great view of the beach. All five true bedrooms (except the “bonus room” on the first floor) faced the ocean, three of them with sliding doors leading directly to the ocean side deck. Beds were very comfortable! There was plenty of seating at dining room and in living room. Kitchen was well stocked. Only note about capacity. Even though it advertises capacity of 13, the first floor room with a twin over double bunk bed was more of a bonus room that you pass through as you enter the house (no door that closes for privacy) and would have been too cold in the winter for anyone to stay there. But we had plenty of space with the five real bedrooms since each one sleeps two people.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Myriah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Many Positives, a Few Negatives
The location of the property is excellent and, overall, we enjoyed our stay. Given the nightly rate, the lack of sheets and other basics (toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags) was annoying even though we knew about it ahead of time. Also, there were a lot of (probably) palmetto bugs, which was likely the result of the excessive rain during our stay. However, it still detracted from the experience. The house, itself, was good and we would stay at the house again. However, we will not rent another property managed by Access Realty. The employees/staff of Access Realty were great--responsive, friendly and helpful. But the business model doesn't work for us--we don't want to be nickled-and-dimed for every little thing. For example, the check out instructions required all the dishes to be cleaned and put away and not left in the dishwasher (even if clean!) under threat of additional fees. There were other tasks to perform as well also with the threat that noncompliance could result in additional fees. However, we paid a sizeable amount in fees which, presumably, would cover cleaning. It felt a little "have your cake and eat it too"... which we found frustrating. Next year we will look for a property with a more inclusive approach to property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So thankful for 3 by the Sea!
Our family spend Thanksgiving at 3 by the Sea this year, and everything about our stay was amazing! The house was clean, the appliances were new, the kitchen was well stocked, and the mattresses and couches were very comfortable! The hot tub is perfectly positioned and we loved our time in it (though the buttons didn't work quite right). The unique decking is incredible - we loved how we could view the ocean from inside the house as clearly as we could from the deck. Definitely recommend, and thank you for sharing your beautiful beach house with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL HUGE BEACH HOME!!!!
This home had everything you could need. The location is literally steps from the beach. The appliances were top of the line! The couch and furniture was new, and expensive. They had reclining options as well as a charger for you phone. The beds were so comfortable!!! The hot- tub was amazing. The check in process was a breeze! Worth every penny spent!!! Will stay here again...and most defiantly recommend!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022