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New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC

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Interior
Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC

The Portly Whale is an oceanfront, standalone home with a 3-stop elevator and views of the sunrise and Seaview Pier in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

Saturday to Saturday, 7 night weekly rentals (you must check-in and out on a Saturday) from May - October.
smaller highly minimum outside of that

There is an additional cleaning fee and a linen fee. All beds are prepared upon arrival.

We offer high-speed internet, Spectrum cable (via the Spectrum app) and smart televisions in every bedroom, as well as the living room.

When you arrive, gather your luggage and groceries and load them into the 3-stop elevator located inside the garage. Travel up to where your beach vacation begins! Note: The elevator stops and is accessed inside the bunk room on the 2nd level; therefore, we have included a safety feature (calling the elevator from this level requires a key) in the event children staying in this room become curious.

Kitchen Amenities
* New appliances 2023
* New stocked items 2023
* New cabinets and quartz countertops 2023
* Minimum service for 12 (dishes and silverware)
* Keurig and drip coffee makers
* Crockpot
* Roaster Oven (countertop)
* Blender
* Fully stocked for both baking and cooking
* Large pantry
* Air fryer built-in to oven
* Septic - disposal of oil, grease, and/or solid materials in sinks and/ or drains is strictly prohibited

Bedroom info

Each bed includes pillows (1 per twin, 2 per queen or king), linens, and quilts.

Top Level, Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom is located off of the Living/Great Room
* K bed, ceiling fan, smart TV, walk-in closet, dresser, ensuite bath

Middle Level, 4 Bedrooms
All bedrooms on this level share 2 hallway baths (one full bath with tub and shower, one ¾ bath with shower)
* Oceanview bedroom: 1 Q bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, and smart tv
* Oceanview bedroom: 1 Q bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, and smart tv
* Soundside bedroom: 4 T beds, closet, ceiling fan, smart tv
* Soundside bedroom: 1 Q bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, smart tv

Outdoor info

* Top and mid-level viewing decks overlooking the North Carolina coast
* Garage with elevator access and parking for 1 vehicle
* Outdoor shower
* Outdoor fish cleaning station
* Small recreation area ("yard")
* All-weather cornhole (removal from the yard is strictly prohibited, (i.e., please do not take to the beach)
* Washer pitching
* Driveway parking for 4 passenger vehicles
* NO Street Parking - Towing is enforced by the Town of North Topsail Beach

As an added touch, and unique to Sol Searching Properties, you will find for your convenience, “starter” items. Please keep in mind these are meant to start your vacation, not supply your whole stay. These items include
- Coffee, sugar, sugar alternative, creamer and filters.
- a new kitchen scrubber
- a dish towel and washcloth
- dish soap
- powdered laundry soap
- bar soap per bathroom
- ziplock bags
- trash bags
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- CLEAN linens, including comforters and shams.
- Pack and play, high chair, noise machines available upon request, first come first serve

The kitchen is well stocked.

A separate security deposit for $850 and renters agreement will run through Ownerez after booking. This is a requirement to keep the booking.

Renter making the booking must be at least 25 years old and provide proper identification along with renter agreement. With credit card matching name on license.

$200 per pet, max of 2

Sol Searching Properties is a small boutique type rental management company, one that has all the fine details worked out. We are local to the island and enjoy sharing some of the island’s best kept secrets with you. Please look us up and give us a shout out.

Property manager

Betsy Powell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Power boating 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1950 sq ft (181 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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
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 not indicated whether 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
North Topsail, NC

What's nearby

  • Seaview Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Surf City Pier - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sneads Ferry vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seaview Pier and North Topsail Beach. Surf City Beach is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portly Whale
Overall the home was very accommodating, getting into the home was a bit of an issue but that got resolved fairly quickly. There were some issues with the ac unit but the host was very responsive and had a solution. Great home and very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david h.

Liked: Cleanliness
PortlyWhale
Wonderful properly less than 150 ft from ocean. Elevator was a life saver. Great room has 360 degree views. The two decks are great for just relaxing and watching the water. Garage parking for one car was also very handy. House had an extremely well equipped kitchen. Very roomy Great Room. Negatives were; two bath tubs wery difficult for older, shorter members of our group. Check-in was okay with push button locks but they stopped working first day! Also outlet in Master BR never worked. Maintenance man was very responsive! Overall fantastic place and we hope to go back again if it stays available. Also, location in North Topsail is very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
The Portly Whale Did Not Disappoint!
We enjoyed a wonderful week with family in the perfect property. Loved the vintage beach house vibe interior and location. Beautiful views and easy beach access!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spot
We arrived to a very clean home in a lovely location. The view from the COVERED porch is perfect! The porch, living space, outdoor shower and ping pong table, were very good! We had a few maintenance needs arise,and the service was excellent even on the night of July 4th! The only negative is the bunk beds which were too small for our most petite guest (5yo). We made it work but, do not rely on this space for teenage or adult sleeping. If you want to cook with a grill, bring your own. Finally, many thanks to the property manager for helping a guest with a misplaced bag.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

virgil e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit with USMC grandson
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Weekend
We spent our last weekend of summer at The Portly Whale and couldn’t have been happier. The house was so clean and stocked with everything we needed and more. The view was perfect and the beach so close. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

PAMELA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
DISSAPPOINTED WITH PORTLY WHALE !!!
No ice maker, freezer drawer very difficult to open, closets were damp (causing clothes to be wet). roof leak in master bathroom, supplied with the cheapest paper towels & toilet paper! Advertised as having beach toys & chairs. There were none!! For the amount of rent I paid, I expected a little more! Not to mention, I originally booked for 4 adults and 1 dog. At the last minute, all cancelled except for 1 adult. I asked for a reduction of fees, but Betsy did not refund. I was not expecting all to be refunded, but SOMETHING would have been appreciated due to the circumstances!! Location was EXCELLENT!!! Loved the balcony views!!! The weather was perfect!!! The ocean was like bathwater temperature!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023