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Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier

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Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior
Master Bedroom
Reviews
10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Popular LocationThomas Tackle and Seafood7 min walk
  • Popular LocationOhana Paddle Sports13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSurf City Pier17 min walk
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)53 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Studio/Living Room

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Guest Bedroom #1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs Guest Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier

About Our House: 1020 South Shore Drive, Surf City
Lifesaver Beach House is an oceanfront completely remodeled house - rare in Surf City. Our goal for this house is to be always clean with modern features & luxurious amenities - a serene home to connect with your loved ones! Pull up to wide driveway to accommodate multiple vehicles and front area to enjoy.

The house is 2 separate levels. In the upstairs, you have 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a kitchen/living room open concept with unreal views overlooking the porch to the ocean. With a wall full of windows and doors, the natural light and ocean views will immediately leave you in awe. Kitchen is built for a cook with brand new appliances, Ninja Blender, Kitchen Aid Mixer, Cuisinart Coffee Pot, and more. Enjoy everything to host as well! Sit at the dining room table and overlook the ocean. The living room is complete with an extra large 70” TV, Fireplace, and loads of seating. Master has King Bed, TV, and private brand new bathroom. Guest Room #1 has a Queen Bed and Guest Room #2 has a King Bed with 2 Twin Trundles - perfect for the kids or simply a couple.

Downstairs is a separate apartment with its own private entrance at ground level. Walk in to a full living room with 50” TV and full kitchen (that means 2 ovens and 2 fridges in the house for large groups!). The living room has a super comfy Sofa Bed. A Queen Bedroom is also in the downstairs apartment with a full bathroom (that has an incredible shower). The downstairs is great for someone that requires a little extra privacy or needs an escape. The downstairs is also fully equipped with 2 desks, a monitor, and desk chairs in the downstairs living room and downstairs bedroom. Great WiFi throughout both levels (3 Google Extenders to reach everywhere powerfully) - perfect from working remote from the beach!

The porch needs its own section because it is TOO good. With Polywood Adirondacks and Polywood High Top Chairs drinking your coffee watching the sunrise has never been better. Watch the dolphins in the surf or the kids on the beach easily while taking in the view of the pier - this is a porch you will never want to leave. Walk down the steps and you are at the beach!! Outdoor shower head and hose on porch as well.

About Our Location:
On the oceanfront, you can’t get any closer to the beach. Less than a mile from the Pier and all the downtown shopping and restaurants, the location is PRIME. On the prestigious S-Curve, we have low car traffic and the best access to all the greatness of Surf City. Walk to donuts and coffee in the morning or some afternoon ice cream and shopping - this is a great place on the Island! Less than 3 miles to Publix, Walmart, CVS and less than 1 mile to the local grocery store - we hope this is a place you come and don’t have to leave.

About Our Amenities:
We created this house not as a rental, but a place our family would want to be, so expect quality and excellence in everything about this house - furniture from Pottery Barn, Ballard, and West Elm. Mattresses are Nectar Plus, Casper, and Serta Perfect Sleeper. All toiletries are top of the line Beekman Products - Paraben and Cruelty Free. The garage feature a washer and dryer. We have all your needs for a great beach day with Tommy Bahama Beach Chairs, toys, games, and beach towels. We also have a ping pong table, corn hole, and a grill in the garage!

About Our Cleaning:
Included in the VRBO Total is linen and cleaning fees for the ease of your vacation. We have chosen top of the line cleaning crews to ensure our house is spotless.

About our Rentals:
We think Friday to Friday is the way to vacation on the island. Skip the crazy Saturday traffic & wild grocery store lines and settle in Friday afternoon. Please see cancellation policy below. As an oceanfront home, we STRONGLY recommend travel insurance as Hurricane Season runs June-November. We are so passionate about Travel Insurance that if you send us proof of purchase at the end of a 7-day stay, we will refund you $100. This is protection for both of us that we hope we don’t have to use.

We are firm on our no pet policy as a guarantee to our family’s sensitivities and guarantee to guests of a pet/allergen free home!


* We have a security camera facing the Driveway that we use when the house is empty for security.
* There is an easement on the right 10 feet of the property that the property was purchased with for use of a single family. There will be an occasion car(s) in the mulch and using their steps, but will not step on other side of property.

Property manager

Emily Garmon
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Firm no pet policy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this holiday home is on the beach. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports. Mia's Marketplace and The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center are also worth visiting.
Map
Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Thomas Tackle and Seafood - 7 min walk
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 13 min walk
  • Surf City Pier - 17 min walk
  • Southside Park - 3 min drive
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Peak Tap Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Maine Lobstah Shack - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Oceanfront Luxury Topsail Island Beach House Walkable to Surf City Pier located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf City holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Southside Park and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Amazing Stay
This was our 2nd time staying. My entire family loves the house, location, beach etc. House is spotless and well maintained and Emily is a pleasure. Definitely returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Beach House and Host
I cant say enough good things about our stay at this house in Surf City. 5 star hotels dont have the level of care and attention that the hosts paid to this house. It is in great shape, has an amazing view, beautifully decorated, the list goes on. Out of all my stays in rental properties this was the best. I highly highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
We have been coming to this property once a year for the last four years. The location and the property are both awesome. We have had numerous conversations with the owners. They have been exceedingly nice. I highly recommend this rental and plan on more rentals in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crista W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Family Camp
This house is so charming! They have thought of everything. Super easy to live in and off the beach. The porch is the main feature. We spent hours and hours watching the waves roll in and our family playing. The host is super responsive and so easy to deal with! Book this one quick. It won't last. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
The whole week was wonderful. Great location, property was beautiful and right on the beach. Great for kids and families. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phebe S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories
This is great house great location and they have everything you need just bring yourself and family and you will enjoy the view and the fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & location!
The house was well equipped. The best view ever! Our most enjoyable beach stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jay n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great location. Close enough to walk to town and restaurants, but far enough from the weekend crowds. House is immaculate. Everything you need is there for cooking, towels, beach games, etc. Inside and outside the house looks brand new. The covered porch is a great bonus for family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third times a charm
This is the third year in a row that we have stayed at this awesome beach house! The amenities and location were phenomenal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing stay!
Emily is a great host, very attentive and helpful! The house is perfect and fully stocked with beach chairs, games, bath products, etc. We can’t wait to book our 2023 stay at Lifesaver.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for!
I grew up going to Topsail but always stayed on the sound side; so, after a long hiatus, I decided to bring my husband, two toddlers, brother, mom, and in-laws back to the island for a week. This house was perfect for all of us -- it was spacious, allowed for easy access to the beach for the littles and an amazing, covered porch for the grandparents. Emily and her family had everything ready for us upon arrival and the guidebook was so helpful! Check in and communication were super easy. Looking forward to more summers at this lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phebe S., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best week!
This place is great! They have everything you need or could think of. Great location. Beach foot steps away makes everything so accessible. Emily was great she checked on us made sure all was good and really made everything perfect! We will stay again,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location steps from the ocean. Lovely updated clean home.
This was a wonderful stay for our whole family. There was enough space for everyone. Open family gathering space. Updated kitchen and bathrooms plus another family living space, kitchen, bedroom and bath on the lower level. Spectacular location with beautiful sunrises. Emily was very responsive to any questions or issue and a pleasure to deal with. We would definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing 2 weeks!
Everything from check in to check out was outstanding! Owners are very attentive and detail oriented! Amazing location and home! We will definitely be back😍
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and location!
Great house! Deck was only a few short steps to the beach- felt like being on the deck of a cruise ship! View from living area was the BEST! Very comfortable home with tons of amenities. Wound definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront View
Great view and convenient for beach access! Very clean and the decor was perfect. Not outdated! We will be going back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, Flawless and Fabulous
Our family had the pleasure of staying in the beautiful Lifesaver Beach House and were impressed by not only the fantastic condition of the home, but also the amazing views. From checkin to checkout everything was flawless. Being steps from the ocean made our stay so much easier and more relaxing. The wonderful hosts provide everything you need and are so attentive. Emily checked in with us several times just to make sure we were happy and enjoying our stay. We rented bikes (very reasonably priced) and our teens agreed it was fun to be able to bike to lunch, ice cream, sunset, pier, dinner, etc. We love the location of this home because it is direct oceanfront, away from any busy roads, yet close to everything. If you are looking for a fabulous experience from beginning to end, make sure to stay at Lifesaver Beach House. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rusty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Celebration
We booked a week to celebrate our oldest son's college graduation & our youngest son's high school graduation. We allowed them to each invite friends. Everything about this place was awesome and first rate! We had all the 18-to-19-year old's staying in the lower level & the older ones 21 to 22 with us on the main level. The location on the beach is the best. The views from the covered porch and main upper living area were like being on the beach and the access was just up and down one set of stairs. We ended up with 10 people & the main living & eating areas never felt crowded. Great design & layout! Nice quiet location & very uncrowded beach area. Hosts were great, everything was virtually brand new & supper clean. Fully equipped as advertised down to the beach chairs & towels. The boys loved the ping pong table! On the few occasions that we went out, we enjoyed the places that we went to and ate. Can't say enough good things about this house & the beach community that it is in. One of our best beach vacations ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family set up!
We had the most wonderful week. The house was so clean and gorgeously renovated! The kitchen had everything we needed and our family was able to spread out comfortably between the upstairs and the downstairs. The access to the beach is unbeatable (our very elderly grandparents had some trouble traversing the bottom of the stairs there but really to be expected). The location of the place was also perfect, easily walkable or driveable to anything in surf city proper! Overall we loved our stay and would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach House
We have stayed at this beach house twice. It was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Beach Vacation!
This houses had it all! Emily and family thought of EVERYTHING! From the moment you walked in you knew you were in for a treat. From the wall to wall windows with endless views of the ocean, the well stocked kitchen, all the beach gear you would ever need and they even had your toiletries in the bathrooms! Being steps from the ocean made our beach vacation easy! We had 6 teens with us and they never ran out of things to do- biking, ocean kayaking, ping pong, just hanging out on the deck, walks on the beach- they stayed busy all week. You will not be disappointed with a stay at Lifesaver in Surf City. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The word to describe this property is “thoughtful”. So many extra amenities that you usually don’t see in beach rentals. Beach & bath towels, shampoos/soap/conditioner, linens, TP, paper towels, beach chairs, toys, etc etc. you can tell the owners just love topsail and want you to love it too! Kitchen equipment was super nice and clean. Beds were comfy. We were a family of 10, 6 adults (3 couples) two 4 yr olds and a baby. The location was awesome, you could walk everywhere and can’t beat the deck! Grilled almost every night and loved the ping pong table. Host was SUPER nice and easy to communicate with. Really, lovely property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacay in a long time
I can’t say enough good things about our stay at Lifesaver. We come to Topsail every year and this one has been the best yet. Clean and beautifully decorated, best sheets ever, cute gift basket, and more beach toys and chairs than we could possible need. Just bring your clothes and you are good to go! Owners were prompt and so sweet. The game room was well used with our crowd. Great location and beautiful views. Thank you Emily and the Flier family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Well equipped, nicely decorated house
Great little house right ON the beach. Like high tide is 30 feet from the steps on the beach. Nice deck with deck chairs, and sunny and shady spots. This house has lots of beach chairs, and all the boogie boards and beach toys you could want. All toys and stuff is neatly labeled and organized in the garage. Also in the garage is a ping pong table in good condition, which we enjoyed the heck out of! The kitchen has a great supply of utensils, plates, dishes, pots and pans, and serving plates. It could use some sharper knives, but I think that’s true of every beach house. Hosts provided soap, paper, coffee filters, towels, everything you don’t want to have to bring. The house is not big, but it was fine for our large group. Renovated this year it looks like, everything is clean and in good shape. 5/5, would rent again!

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach House!
This property was recently renovated and is even better than the pictures indicate! The house is directly on the beach with the water just steps away. The porch has plenty of seating and both direct sunlight and shade which is a huge plus. Many of the neighboring beach houses had "full sun" porches which meant they had to haul tents and chairs to the beach to create shade. This house provides you both options and maximized our ability to stay outside all day. The house was spotless. The kitchen and living area is large with big windows and great views. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very nice. In addition to a great renovation, what sets this place apart is the owners. They do a lot of the little things that make it easier on the renter. They provided beach towels, paper products, dish and laundry detergent. They also provided a booklet of recommended restaurants and activities, a Kanban board to track your progress and a welcome gift. Our family had a great time and we would both highly recommend this property and return for another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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