Waterfront vacation rentals in North Topsail Beach

Perfect, old-school beach getaway! We loved parking ourselves on the “lifeguard stand built for two” and just watching: the waves, the wildlife, the surfers, the sky…soooo relaxing and just what we needed to unwind for a few days. We loved the laid back vibe of the place and the hosts!

The host was very responsive and the place was great all around. Views are amazing, parking is out front of the unit. This spot is one of the best for the price and worked well for three people for two nights. I will definitely stay here again when I am back in town.

This was our third stay at Melinda‘s B&B and as in the past, our visit did not disappoint. We loved the easy access to downtown , the boardwalk trail that we could take a walk on in the evening and in the morning. Love being able to do our morning yoga on the deck while watching the sunrise. Very comfortable inside and quiet. I really appreciate how easy and responsive Melinda is to contact. The interior of the B&B has always been impeccably clean and any instructions for us are clearly stated in a notebook and we appreciate that. Thank you, Melinda. We look forward to future visits!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bob's place! It was just as advertised, clean and welcoming. The balcony over the river is where we put in the most hours, just watching the changes in the river, the various boats, and people-watching on the river walk. Everything we did was within minutes of the condo...great restaurants and shopping. Bob provided plenty of info and recommendations for eating and sightseeing. We were there on Memorial Day and could easily see the USS North Carolina lit up in red, white and blue. Even though it was cloudy/rainy most of the time, the awning on the balcony kept us dry and comfortable. A couple of time we had questions for Bob and he was immediately responsive and helpful. It was just the relaxing getaway we were hoping for! We would recommend this spot anytime for 2 guests!

We enjoyed our stay here! The beach supplies were amazing, and we had everything we needed for traveling with our toddler. One thing to note is you do have to put the sheets on the beds yourself. That wasn’t clear in the listing, and we waited until we were exhausted to do it later that night which wasn’t very fun. But very minor action in what was a wonderful family vacation with great views!

Audrey provided clear check-in instructions and was quick to give us important information about parking. Audrey was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The property is conveniently located right on the river walk just a quick walk away from boat tours, restaurants, bars and everything else the historic district has to offer, but it was set just far away enough to where nights were peaceful and our sleep was never interrupted.

Great host. Clean. Good location. Travelers should know that this is basically a motel room with a stove. The location makes it worth the extra money you would pay rather than staying in a hotel in Wilmington for a lower price.

This place was beautiful and the right size for the 3 of us. We came from a little over 3 hours away and checked in very late. The check in process was extremely easy. We did not need to contact the host for anything because everything was there that we needed.

We stayed at Ric and Chelsea’s place for a week and everything was great! House was wonderful and exactly what our family needed. Lots of things to do at the house and in a very walkable location. Ric was very communicative. All around great stay.

We always enjoy staying on this area. The view from the house was spectacular! We would definitely recommend staying here.

Nothing beats waking up and immediately being able to see the Atlantic Ocean, great location! The kitchen has been recently redone, which was nice and spacious. The back balcony was half roofed so it was a nice place to sit away from the sun to take in the view. It was peaceful and quiet, everyone around us was respectful of everyone else’s surroundings. It was a blessing being able to take our dog with us on this trip. She felt comfortable in the house and fell in love with the beach!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great property with lots to do! Particularly loved the kayaks and access to a grill

Nice, clean place right on the water. It was an easy 30 minute drive to the ocean and great for coffee on the dock in the morning.

This was the second stay for our family in this home. We thoroughly appreciate the home and look forward to returning in the future.

The property was as described. The location at Carolina Beach is what I always look for when picking a property because the parking is terrible there and along most of the Island so it’s nice to park and walk from where you stay. This location is great. You can walk easily to the marina, boardwalk, shops restaurants and the beach is a block away right at a public access. Just please read the amenities carefully which I did. You will need to bring all your own beach gear including towels. And be sure to note the 5:00 pm check in. As I understand it takes a lot of work and coordination, that to me is still a very late check in. Never experienced that late of one before. I had read many reviews about trouble with the elevator not working properly but I’m happy to report we had no trouble at all. The dock was our favorite part of the property. Didn’t catch very many fish but I have to blame that on the fisherman. Carolina Beach is my favorite beach and has been for 64 years.

Stunning property and so peaceful. Truly a beautiful place to stay in Sneads Ferry. Quiet private street yet close to restaurants and stores. Boat ramp right down the road from the property. Cathy was always very responsive and great to work with throughout our stay. We look forward to visiting again. Crystal & Shane

We really enjoyed our stay in Wilmington. This property gave us a prime location to lots of activities in the downtown area and was easily walkable to restaurants, bars, and other attractions. The view from the balcony was wonderful and gave a great view of the river. This was also a great location for us because it was a reasonable ride-share distance from the airport, beach, and other activities (for us, the venue of a family wedding). The unit had basic kitchen essentials and we were able to save some money by cooking or reheating leftovers instead of going out for every meal. All in all it was a great experience and we would definitely book again if planning to spend time in the Wilmington area.

Place is walking distance to everything. Great space for our family, we had 4 adults and 1 kiddo. Parking was a bit confusing at first but it was quickly figured out & MK was super responsive about it. Would definitely stay here again.

This place was so beautiful to stay at, our view was amazing felt so comfortable. We will definitely be back soon, the host were super nice and easy to get in touch with 😊

Excellent spot to stay if you are visiting Wilmington. Great river view, walkable to many different things to do. Host was very responsive.

WOW! What a great place for a wedding weekend stay. This place had all we needed and even had a view Easy walk to beach and restaurant bars and shops great communication The beach chairs were great Thanks so much!

This is the perfect location in Wilmington’s historic district. Lots of great restaurants and attractions that are within walking distance. The view of the river and the battleship were beautiful. There were a few issues during our stay but Aaron was quick to respond. Would definitely stay here again.

Great stay on the Cape Fear riverfront in Wilmington. Mike's condo was as described on airbnb, extremely clean, easy check in, etc. Great location - central to the historic downtown, and walkable to everything. Mike communicated everything from check-in to check-out clearly and attentively. Highly recommend, and would stay here again on my next trip to Wilmington NC.

The place looked just like the photos! The location was great, within walking distance to great dining. The view was beautiful. We visited Carolina Beach, which was only about a 15-20 minute easy drive. The host was responsive, gave excellent directions for accessing the condo and parking, and left nice touches to make us feel welcomed like wine, chocolate, and essential oils with a diffuser. I definitely hope to visit again and book this location!