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🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Permuda Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Green King Suite

1 King Bed

Main Floor King Suite

1 King Bed

Triple Twin Bed Room

3 Single Beds

White King Suite

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 6

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access

Take a classic coastal Carolina break at Heron House, with sweeping views of Stump Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway from the wraparound porch, the beach a quick walk away, and tennis, kayaking, and a community pool at hand. Cocktail hours with pastel sunsets from the decks or private dock are waiting for you! Indoors, find plenty of space to stretch out, with a large living room, family game room, and five bedrooms—each with their own bathroom!

*** Note that in the summer, rentals are Saturday-Saturday***

The space

Stretch out in the spacious Heron House, with a large main-floor bedroom, living room, and dining room, plus four more bedrooms and a family room upstairs. That spaciousness extends to the bedrooms, each with its own bath (uncommon for the island), TV and streaming entertainment system. Three bedrooms have king beds with sliding doors to the back decks, the fourth has three single beds and the fifth contains a large bunk, single bed and trundle. The upstairs family room has a large TV, pullout couch and plenty of movies, books, and games—plus the best view in the house from the upper deck! The house sleeps 16 in total plus a crib is supplied for the smallest member of your family.

The fully stocked kitchen, complete with coffee bar, has the space you need to cook for a crowd, who can sit at the 12-person dining table and four-seat kitchen table. The lower wraparound deck provides more seating, a dining table, and a propane grill.

Below the house, you will have free use of a double kayak, single kayak, and a canoe to explore the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway; life jackets for adults and children are in the garage. For more fun, try out the crab traps, body boards, beach toys, and chairs in the garage.

Heron House includes free use of private beach crossovers, tennis court and community pool. Come and enjoy all the wonderful activities that a true North Carolina beach holiday can offer.

Guest access

The guests are welcome to use all accessible spaces of the house.

Other things to note

The Cleaning fee includes linens (sheets and towels). Also provided is a starter set of toilet paper, paper towels, a few dishwasher pods, laundry powder, hand soap, and a few trash bags. Please plan accordingly on what you need to bring depending on your length of stay.

(A note on the cleaning fee - in some cases the cleaning fee is greater than our nightly rate, even though we pay a higher rate than what we charge guests. This is due to the fact that we pay our cleaners a living wage, and include linens. The fee does not fluctuate based on our nightly price, so if you are booking in low season, chances are your nightly rate will be similar to the cleaning fee.).

Property manager

Lia Barrett
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 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

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in Sneads Ferry. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports, or check out an event or a game at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Permuda Island - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Seaview Pier - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊 Sound Waterfront 🌞 Sunsets Private Dock 🏝️ Pool Access located?

This family-friendly Sneads Ferry holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Sea Haven Beach and Permuda Island. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 6 miles (10 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

Angie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

We all absolutely loved our time at Heron House. Everything was even better than described, and the pictures don't do it justice. The house was very clean, had incredible views for almost every room, and had everything we all needed for a relaxing vacation at the beach. We enjoyed our time on the dock watching the sun set, kayaking and canoeing on Stump Sound, and playing pickleball at the courts just a short walk away. And the beach access was super convenient. The kitchen had all we needed for cooking and entertaining our group of 8. The host was responsive and helpful. We loved every moment of it! THANK YOU!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

The house was very clean and as-advertised. Old Village Lane and the overall surroundings are established and quiet. The view is amazing. Communication was excellent although we didn't really need anything. There is plenty of parking and space. The bedrooms were very comfortable and bathrooms for each was great. Overall it was a memorable time and we will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Vacation!!!!

I can’t say enough how thankful I am to Lia! The communication was the best with her. Any questions were answer promptly. She even had a Christmas tree and poinsettias brought to the home and set up before we arrived. The home was absolutely beautiful and the view was breathtaking. The whole family enjoyed fishing and walking to the beach. It has very close access right to the beach. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great week at the Heron House. Very comfortable and well appointed. Thank you Lia for being such a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre holiday stay

Squeezed a few vacation days in before Memorial Day with family. Beautiful home! Cleanliness-perfect. Very spacious. Lovely new dock, fishing wasn’t great but a visit from a dolphin right off the dock was all we needed to finish off our quick getaway. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

stuart s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet neighborhood

Great for relaxing and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

terri d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beach vacay!

Our extended family and pups spent Christmas at this beautiful house. It’s decorated beautifully, stocked better then any rental we have ever been to, comfortable beds,5.5 bathrooms!!! Just an overall perfect place for a family gathering. Has a private river dock, very short easy walk to the beach. And the owners were quick to respond to questions and information even while on their own vacation. We felt welcomed, comfortable and will be going back!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute gem of a house

This house is simply wonderful. It is so peaceful and comfortable, with many thoughtful touches. The kitchen and bathrooms are stocked, the beds are comfortable, the towels are fluffy. The location is wonderful - we enjoyed being on the sound and being able to fish off the dock, and the beach is a short 3-4 minute walk away using a private beach access. Lia was very responsive and helpful. This is one of the best rental houses I have ever stayed at, and I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We LOVE Heron House!

Sunsets were astonishing, House is large and comfy even with 6 adults and toddlers. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This is a beautiful property in a beautiful place! Owner was amazing and very responsive! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay at the house!!!

The house was amazing and accommodated for all our guest. We have many people traveling from all over staying with us and they were all able to stay comfortably. The view from the deck is beautiful during sunset. The neighborhood is quiet and the dock is the yard is the best for activities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

By far the most accommodating and clean property we’ve ever stayed in. Lia was so prompt with communication which made everything that much better! The house is perfect for children and adults… we will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., Cheraw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

This is an amazing house with great service. The pictures do not do it justice. I hope to be back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Waynell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway place

Loved this home. The view was terrific on the sound and it is an easy walk to the beach. The kitchen is very well equipped and everything is labeled which is so helpful. The house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable in every way. What a wonderful and relaxing getaway place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lia Barrett

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I caught the travel bug at an early age, and have been exploring the world ever since. I lived out of a suitcase from my early 20s through my early 30s as I photographed and traveled, and so I can appreciate the creature comforts that staying in an actual home can bring. From preparing a home cooked meal to enjoying the serenity of the water in privacy, my goal in hosting is to provide a home away from home where you and your friends and family can make lifelong memories.

Why they chose this property

Heron House is a bit of a diamond in the rough. It caught our attention because of the 5 en-suite bedrooms, private dock, the unobstructed views of the waterway, and the trees and surrounding privacy of the neighborhood. Not to mention it is a short walk to the beach and communal pool, so when we want too bash in the waves or take a dip, we can do so with ease.

Languages:

English

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