We chose âIsland Timeâ for our now-annual after-Thanksgiving trip to Topsail Island and had a lovely 4-day stay. We really enjoy the island at this time of the year when the crowds are gone and access and traffic are hassle-free. We had another good time this year and loved our stay in this property. Itâs in a great location right on the ocean and not far at all from the stores, restaurants and amenities of Surf City. The home itself was clean and equipped as âadvertised.â Our host, Lee Ayers, was friendly, prompt, helpful, and thorough in his communication and handling of our stay. We have nary a contrary word to say on all of the above.
That all said, I must note that the property is getting a bit long in the tooth and is in need of some updates and remodeling (on that score, itâs apparent the owner is aware of these needs and is addressing themâeven during our stay a contractor was there taking measurements for replacement of the houseâs deck and porches). On the inside, besides some needed cosmetic touch-ups, it seemed that the homeâs windows and sliders are past their prime: the heating and AC system battled to keep the house at appropriate temperatures. There is a pretty noticeable temperature difference between the two levels.
Still, we have no regrets at all in staying here and any minor inconvenience was more than outweighed by the homeâs location, features, and caring and competent management. We wouldnât hesitate to stay here on our next trip.