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Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator

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On the beach, sun loungers
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Lake
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • 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.

Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator

Welcome to The Seldom Thing (named for an Irish saying, “The Seldom Thing is Wonderful”- which reminds us to value what is rare in life)!

Our spacious single-family home with 5 bedrooms/4 full baths provides stunning unobstructed water views from sun-up to relaxing sunsets over the Sound.

Look for dolphins, birds, shrimp boats, surfers, and beautiful sunrises from the home's three unobstructed ocean view decks, enjoy gorgeous sunsets on the two Sound-side decks, or relax and BBQ on the huge ground level deck. Located on Topsail Island with a quiet, peaceful stretch of the beach with deeded access less than 100 ft away, the home also offers a semi-private pier on the Sound at the end of our block for launching paddle boards, small watercrafts, or kayaks. Complimentary two single kayaks with carry carts, beach chairs and toys, and gear.

The home also provides a convenient elevator at all levels perfect for multi-generational families, or those looking for an easier way to bring in luggage and groceries.

We are located approximately 2.5 miles to either Surf City and Topsail Beach restaurants and activities.

LIVING & KITCHEN AREAS

This 2,300+s.f. home is family friendly, provides a fully stocked kitchen and pantry, and a bright and airy open floor plan in the 3rd Floor Great Room entertaining space with comfortable couches around a 65" smart TV with 10 seat dining table, flanked by a 2-person coffee bar overlooking the ocean and 4-person elevated counter eyeing the kitchen.

The open kitchen features full-size stove and fridge, microwave and toaster oven, blender, coffeemaker, dishwasher, generous cabinets and counter area. The level also features a full covered deck with captain's chairs/tables for unobstructed ocean views, a queen bedroom, full bath, and a sunset deck with captain's chairs.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS

The home sleeps up to 14 guests in five bedrooms.

Each bedroom has a full deck with three of the largest bedrooms having generous views of the ocean or the Sound. The home features high-speed internet and each bedroom has a smart TV preloaded with access to Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and other popular channels.

OUTDOOR AREA

Outside the home, enjoy a spacious 36-foot ground level deck featuring an enclosed hot/cold shower, with comfortable deck furniture and lighting that offers a great place to enjoy an evening meal, sunset, or another quiet outdoor space for reading and relaxing. There is also a gas grill and a picnic table and captain's chairs out on the deck.

The home offers ample parking.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BEDROOMS

*Master Suite Level with Private Balcony Facing the Ocean – King Bed plus Futon/Sleeper, ensuite Full Bath with Separate Shower and Whirlpool Jet Tub Overlooking Glorious Sunsets on Topsail Sound.

*Master Bedroom #2– King Bed, ensuite Full Bath, and Full Deck with Unobstructed Ocean Views. (Two other bedrooms are on the same level).

*Main Level Bedroom #3 – Queen Bed, Full Bath Across Hall, and Full Deck with Views of the Sound. (Same level as kitchen/main living areas).

*Bedrooms #4 and 5 – Queen Bed in one room and a Full Over Full Bunk Bed in other room with Shared Full Bath, Each with Full Deck with Garden Views. (Same level as Master Bedroom #2).

*We provide very comfortable twin size fold out beds to accommodate two additional persons -- these beds may be placed in any of the bedrooms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*Dogs considered based on size and training - inquire at booking. $150 fee per pet.
*Linens included. (Light blanket, full bedding set, and towel sets including washcloths, hand and bath towels).
*Complimentary initial supply of hand soap, kitchen/bathroom paper products, dish soap and sponge, and laundry detergent provided to start you off.
*Beach chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, cornhole, and beach toys.
*Two single kayaks with carriers.
*Gas grill (guest responsible for replacing tank when empty with owner reimbursement; guest to clean grill after each use).
*Keyless entry check-in and check-out.
*Washer and dryer.
*No smoking in the house or on the decks.
*Must be 25 years old or older to rent this property.

Property manager

Kevin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house or on the decks

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

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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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: House trained; Non-Chew considered. $150/pet/stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, outdoor lighting, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 2 min walk
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 6 min drive
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holly Ridge vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach, and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Missiles and More Museum is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Ocean & Sound Views; 2 King Suites; Elevator Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful long weekend getaway!!
This is our 5th year staying at the North Carolina beaches and this was by far the best place yet. It is dog friendly, all sheets and towels are extremely fresh and clean, beds are comfortable, matching glassware, plates, pots, pans etc for anything you want to cook. Easy access to the beach and the views are right on the beach and the sound. There are enough beach chairs and 2 sturdy kahaks to enjoy in the sound. We are definetely looking at staying at this place again next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cokie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
Our 3-generation family of 9 had a wonderful 1 week stay at the Seldom Thing. Kevin Branden was an ideal host who was always readily available and responsive. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Family Stay
Kevin was wonderful to rent from. The beach house was extremely clean and renovated. The beach views were unobstructed. Beach access is right across the road, and close enough for multiple breaks with small children. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Seldom Thing
The cottage was perfect for a family gathering! Spacious, well-equipped. We enjoyed the porches as well as the grill area. The views were beautiful of the ocean, and the sound view from top bedroom was spectacular 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic beach house!
Owner was great to work with, communication was easy, and he was very responsive. House had everything we needed for a fantastic stay, including lots of chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, beach toys. As others have said, it is right across the street from a beautiful beach, and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for a terrific week. Thank you, Kevin! We hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy
Great place to stay. Great sunset views!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Vacation Rental
The house was amazing with great views and easy beach access. The elevator made loading and unloading a breeze! Rooms were spacious, house was well stocked with everything you need. The road is a bit busy at times but it did not impact our vacation. The host is very responsive and awesome to work with. Would recommend this house without a doubt and we will be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tari H., Uniontown

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun!
We had a wonderful week! House was beautiful and conveniently located across from the private beach with awesome views. Owner checked on us a few times and very easy to work with. Sad it’s over!! Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Summer Family Vacation
We had a wonderful stay at the home with our family. The views of the beach and the sound are as advertised. We had an opportunity to take the kayaks out one morning, and the launch was VERY close by. The owner was responsive and helped us with any questions we had. This is definitely bookmarked for 2025!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Great property for a family weekend at the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay.
Completely clean, gorgeous, and comfy home. Location was amazing with views of ocean from three levels of balconies. Watched the sun rise most mornings. Just as great is the proximity (short walk) to the sound. Sweet little dock. Watched sunsets most nights from rear balconies. A short drive (3 miles or so) into town for great food without even crossing the bridge. For us the best part of this house was all of the amenities. The owner went above and beyond to make this stay personalized, comfortable, and simple. Communication incredibly easy. Beach days were made simple with chairs, umbrellas, and toys provided. We had a blast exploring the sound with the kayaks and gear provided. We used the outdoor shower daily and my large family enjoyed meals all together both inside and out. Cannot say enough good things about The Seldom Thing and hope to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice place!!!
Overall great place! Perfect view, easy check-in and check-out, and Kevin was an excellent host with ongoing communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mimi G., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
We were on the island for my daughter's wedding, Kevin's place was the perfect place to stay - plenty of room, great beds, clean and comfortable and most of all the location cannot be beat! Although you're across the street from the beach, there are no houses in your view so watching the ocean with your morning coffee couldn't be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO
This property was great to stay. Hope to go back and stay at the same place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Post wedding vacation
Nice house, amenities very good (great beach chairs and umbrellas) plenty of deck space. Only negative is that area main road very narrow and busy at times. Also vegetation on north side of house needs to be cut back some at the road, difficult to pull out as you can’t see oncoming traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation week
My family had a wonderful week in Surf City staying at the Seldom Thing! This included 3 couples, 2 babies and a dog! We saw beautiful sunsets from the back deck and beautiful sunrises from the front deck! The house is very well stocked, the kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable and even the towels were soft! And we got lucky with perfect weather so we could enjoy the beach and the ocean everyday! Kevin is a very responsive host. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Had a wonderful time. A great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach
Great weather and lovely beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location! Highly recommend!!
Been coming to Topsail for over 30 years with the family. We tried this house for the first time this year after the other one was sold. Everyone liked the house and the location. Beach was not crowded at all. Easy walk to the beach access point. Only thing I will do next time is bring my own pans and knives. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
From the very beginning, we were very pleased with this property and especially with the host. He was very informative and answered any question we had. He even sent us reminders during the week about the trash pick-up. While on vacation, families can forget this detail. I even sent the host about a particular frying pan in the kitchen and he answered where he had purchased it right away. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked. The house was extremely clean and the decks on the front of the house gave us an awesome view of the ocean. We highly recommend this rental property to any interested family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dac N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Great owner. He did a lot of small things that you don’t expect. Also property did it feel like a rental. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Seldom Thing - Could be our family's "Often Thing."
The Seldom Thing, and the owner, were both very welcoming. The owner thought of every little thoughtful touch they could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. This included a dozen fresh locally made donuts. My family stayed at The Seldom Thing to attend a funeral in the area. This property was a perfect choice. We were able to enjoy the sights and sounds of being oceanfront on Topsail, NC, and the house was large enough for our family to stay in one place. The rooms are larger than they appeared in the VRBO photos. We loved the new living room furniture, so much so that I am researching to see where I can buy the exact same set for my house. The flooring (NO carpet-yeah) is great! Just what the Doctor ordered for our allergies. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed. The owner kept an open line of communication with us and was promptly responded to every question we had. It was tough to drive away but we look forward to going back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teria E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect vacation rental!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We visit Topsail Island regularly, and this rental is by far the most accommodating of all the ones we’ve stayed in. It was clean, spacious, and the views of the ocean and sound are unmatched, you get the best of both worlds. The owner made sure to check in and have an open line of communication, which I appreciate so much! Our family will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
This house was a great spot for a family vacation. We had 6 adults, 5 kids. Right across the street from the beach, decks on every floor, lots of beach toys/chairs. Even 2 kayaks, although we didn't try them. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
My family and I, party of 8, very much enjoyed our stay at The Seldom Thing. Very spacious, great views, the beds were very comfortable, and we had quick and easy access to the beach! Kevin, the owner, was very responsive and helpful when we had questions. He had a dozen delicious donuts ready for us at the local donut shop the day after our arrival. He was also very accommodating when we had a mixup of our departure day and allowed us to stay another day! I would highly recommend this house for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023