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By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Seaview Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sneads Ferry Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

Come stay "By The Sea" in this little slice of oceanfront heaven. Enjoy beautiful views from your open-floorplan living space, or better yet- sit out on the private balcony watching the waves roll in. You will love the direct beach access right outside your front door. Walk miles on the tranquil & beautiful Topsail Beach, fish in the surf, or just sit back, relax & work on your tan. Always be on the lookout for dolphins out in your front yard!

We would love to host you "By the Sea"!
O and O by Sacred Sand Properties


Beach access is unavailable during high tide at the moment (the beach changes rapidly), the public access point should be used just to the north of the Topsail Reef HOA for beach access

About the Property:

* A true oceanfront gem for your beach getaway!
* First-floor, Point unit in building 3 of Topsail Reef
* 1 bed/1bath; no elevator access and half-flight of stairs to reach the property
* Sleeps up to 4, ideal for couples or smaller groups/families
* Keyless and contactless check-in!

Outdoor Delights:

* Private oceanfront balcony with two Adirondack chairs
* Perfect for enjoying drinks with stunning ocean, sunrise and sunset views
* Sunrise and sunset views on the balcony
* Dolphins swimming in the waves are almost a sure site!

Inside Comforts:

* Ocean views from every living area!
* Well-equipped kitchen; formal seating, ice maker in freezer and coffee bar
* AC in each room
* In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience
* Full bathroom with shower panel system!
* Exceptional seating from the living room to the balcony

Sleeping Arrangements:

* Master bedroom with 12" king-sized gel foam mattress
* Smart TV, streaming services, and ample storage in master bedroom.
* Murphy bed (chest style) with 6" memory foam mattress

Beach Access and Amenities:

* BEACH ACCESS IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE AT HIGH TIDE
* Private to HOA community
* High tide will cover the bottom stairs; alternative access points nearby
* 2 quality beach chairs provided
* Avoid sandbags around building pillars to slow beach erosion
* HOA amenities: oceanfront community, private beach accesses, Tennis/Basketball courts, laundry facility and more

What to Bring:

* Beach towels, toys and supplies
* Streaming logins for Smart TVs
* Toiletries, extra paper goods, laundry pods for community laundry facility if desired

Linens and Paper Goods:

* Full set of linens and towels provided
* "Kitchen pack" with sponge and dish towel included
* Starter pack of paper towels and toilet paper to get you started

Kitchen Items Provided:

* Toaster, Keurig and regular coffee pot, blender, utensils, pots/pans, and more

Recommendations for an Easy Stay:

* Sweet Dreams Linen & Rentals: They deliver welcome packages, child items, and beach essentials directly to your door
* Food Lion Online Grocery Ordering: Conveniently schedule delivery via "Food Lion To Go" at the Sneads Ferry location for a well-stocked kitchen upon check-in
* Topsail Island Bellhop Boys: Schedule in advance for effortless check-in/out - they'll unload all your luggage for a stress-free start and finish to your stay

Notes on Pets and Parking:

* Unfortunately, no pets or emotional support animals allowed
* Respectful consideration for full time residents with pets
* 2 parking passes provided; towing strictly enforced


*Please read through "additional house rules" prior to booking*

- $300 refundable security deposit required for each reservation

-This property is owned and self managed by the family behind Sacred Sand Properties LLC.
This condo's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of North Topsail Beach. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from North Topsail Beach and 5 minutes from Seaview Pier
As a guest of By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!, you'll find laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This North Topsail Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Alan Martin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 532 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Rules

Guests are required to sign our Renter Agreement in addition to the VRBO agreement.
Primary renter must be above the age of 21 and be present on site for the duration of the stay
Guest will be required to accept a $300 refundable security hold to their Credit Card for a Security Deposit

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property has extraordinary views, convenient location and plenty of available parking spaces. Our kids loved watching the ocean from the balcony and enjoyed using the basketball court that was directly across the street! Wi-Fi access was a plus with teens.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timmesa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little condo

Everything was as advertised. Although there isn’t beach access at high tide, there is public access just two houses over so it wasn’t a big deal to get on the beach. Recommend walking down to see the sunrise. Happy to have a little ice maker. Bed slept well, and even though I was there during an extreme heat advisory, the unit stayed cool and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the water

Lovely place really enjoyed our stay and the owner was very tentative when we had a user error issue with the door, the neighbors are super friendly hated to leave. Thanks for your hospitality!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sir Brian of I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Getaway.

The location was great for a family vacation. The beach was tranquil. Met some wonderful families. The view from the balcony was amazing and during high tide the water came in so close it was akin to paradise. The furnishings were a bit dated and the washer and dryer did not work. The owner informed us a few days before arrival but shared a repairman was scheduled to fix it during our stay which did not happen. This was a bummer as we packed lite. No compensation was offered for the inconvenience. Access to the community basketball court was a plus for our son and the beach acces was spectacular. Hope to be back to this beautiful beach soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of paradise

You can’t beat the view and having the water wash up under you at high tide! Great communication from Alan throughout the stay with detailed instructions. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Ocean at Your Feet

Great location, restful and unit gives you the ocean as your window background.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margret B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at By the Sea so much!The accommodations were perfect for the two of us!! We came to relax and that’s just what we did!! Our host was easy to contact when we had questions. We highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gene D.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Time in area

This property is just as described. Very clean, nicely decorated and definitely waterfront. The beach was beautiful, high tide is very high. Owner was extremely responsive when we had an issue with the washer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach stay

The view from the property was outstanding, the sunsets and sunrises were wonderful to watch. The property had all of the amenities that we needed, the shower was amazing and the bed was comfortable. Alan was great at communicating with us throughout the entirety of our stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Our stay was peaceful and quiet. The condo was beautiful and perfect for the two of us. Our host was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable the entire stay. We loved it and definitely plan on returning for our next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jp S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach trip

Nice place for a couple. Cozy and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Condo was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Oceanfront Getaway!

Very nice, clean property. We really enjoyed our 3 nights. Having never been to Topsail Beach, we were pleasantly surprised how nice the town is. Great views. I even got sprayed by the waves as the tide was right up to the condo! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice getaway

Beautiful ocean beach experience right outside your door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A., Canal Fulton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend visit

This place was perfect for our family to make a quick visit with our son in Sneads Ferry. Lots of beach time right outside our door!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean front balcony

This property was right on the ocean. High tides made it impossible to walk out to the beach. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and watch the waves and tide, but we were limited to beach time. The kitchen had plenty of space and was well-equipped. The Murphy bed was easy to use and worked well for our teenager. The air conditioning units were noisy (mostly because they were working all the time due to the high heat). Property owner was good with communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

We enjoyed our stay…. beautiful sunset! Clean and peaceful my only suggestion would be supply more towels and wash cloths and a rug at the front door and balcony door. Loved having in unit washer and dryer…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Over the top amazing

This place delivered everything expected and then some. We went on a girls trip and have nothing but good to say from check in to check out. Alan was easily available, the place was clean, had AMAZING views, and incredible location, and the list could go on and on. We did get to see the dolphins playing just outside our balcony. Was so cool to hear the waves of the ocean the entire stay and to be able to step out onto the beach at low tide was the best. There is also a beach located minutes up the road and a short drive down the other way. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Weekend Stay!

My husband and I came to the area to visit our son for Super Bowl weekend and stayed in N Topsail at By the Sea - Alan’s wonderful condo at Topsail Reef. We had an amaking experience from the time of booking till the day we left. Not only was the communication absolutely superb, the condo was pristine and comfortable, the online guide we received was incredibly helpful, and the check-in/out process was very clear and easy. With this condo being right on the ocean - the waves lulled us to sleep each night (in a king size bed to boot!) and the ease of getting to the beach made it the perfect getaway! We would absolutely recommend staying By the Sea and hope to be back again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little condo overlooking the sea!

This condo was beautiful, clean, well stocked, comfortable and its balcony was right out over the sea where we could see the dolphins and birds playing every day! My wife and I had a lovely little getaway. It is within 15-20 minutes of lots of restaurants and shopping. It had a nice king sized bed (and a Murphy hideaway bed that we did not use). We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to the water!

Can't beat the ocean views or beach access for this property. Very responsive host. Great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best OCEANFRONT Ever

We will be back to this exact unit. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway! We even asked and got to stay an extra night for half off. Host was excellent. We did not even use the bed in the back room. You have everything you need and more AND we saw Dolphins every morning. !This is our forever NC beach spot
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Vacation

Nice condo, very quiet and beautiful view of the ocean. So nice to walk right out on the beach. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perrrrrfect !!!

Thank you Alan and Paige for our wonderful stay at By The Sea. The condo was so convenient. You are literally steps away from the beach and the parking lot. It was so easy to carry our luggage, groceries, etc to the condo. Last year we stayed in this same area, but was on the third floor. Shewww the steps were tuff for us. The condo was decorated so beautiful. There was even a little Coffee Bar area. The Rain Shower was sweeeeet too !!! No need to worry about remembering your access code to your condo, it's the last four numbers of the phone number your reservations were made with. "WOW" how nice is this. There are four "nice" beach chairs on the deck for your convenience to use. Speaking of the deck, it is absolutely awesome to be that close to the ocean. The Super Moon view was spectacular. We can't say enough about By The Sea. We loved our time at this beautiful condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023