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Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!

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Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books
On the beach
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Room options

Exterior

A Breath of Fresh Aire - the beach comes right up to your deck!!

Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (189)
A Breath of Fresh Aire - the beach comes right up to your deck!!
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About the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Sea Haven Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Southside Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Seaview Pier - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!

THIS GORGEOUS BEACH COTTAGE DUPLEX IS PET-FRIENDLY.

Imagine shrimp on the grill, kids on the beach, and a cold beverage in your hand as you sit on the deck above the dunes. The wide beach invites you to stay all day long.

Amazing Grace is BEACH FRONT. It is not a piano lot, or a view lot between two houses, or in a condominium complex. It is a real BEACH FRONT cottage duplex. Five steps down to the beach or simple sit on a deck just above the dunes.

Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north to south. The island is 26 miles long, so you can get a good work out.

You can even bike for fun (like I do). Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house is not in their city. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant!) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone at DQ just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories, then leisurely rode back to the beach house.

Believe me, this place is fun.

And I haven't even told you about Shuckin' Shak, on the mainland side and it's fresh lightly fried grouper fingers, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Daddy Mac's - a 2nd floor restaurant overlooking the beach. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it.

Or you can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest). Perhaps you would like to deep sea or surf fish...or just lie on the beach. And did we mention riding jet skis on the nearby sound?

WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY REPEAT GUESTS? Well, I let one of our guests tell you:

'We absolutely loved our stay at Amazing Grace. The property was very clean and well maintained. The double balcony views were spectacular. We're so glad we found this place and will definitely be staying here again in the future.'
Gregory, Apex, NC

Wow, it is beautiful at the beach! This is right on the beach, not across the street, or a beach view, or take a trail to the beach.

No, when you step down from the deck at Amazing Grace beach house, you are on the beach!

COME STAY WITH US AND FIND OUT WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE IT:

"We have been coming to North Topsail for over 10 years. Last year we stayed at Amazing Grace for a week in July. It was the most pleasant of all the duplexes we have rented."

"Amazing Grace is truly a great find! The location is gorgeous, just steps from a quiet spot on the beach, and you can hear the ocean from every room in the house. We found ourselves wanting for nothing during our stay, with the exception of another week!"
Brenda, Alexandria, VA

"We stayed in Amazing Grace for a week with our daughter's family - Our close friends stayed in the duplex beside us with their son's family (same owner) - So our children and grandchildren spent a week becoming closer friends. This is the 2nd time we have taken a family vacation at the beach and Amazing Grace was the perfect place to stay. It was nicer than the description online and the way it is laid out is wonderful for a family trip. We actually cooked a pig underneath the carport and invited friends and family down for the day on Wednesday. The view was awesome! I took many pictures of beautiful sun rises, sun sets, rainbows, dolphins swimming by and my grandchildren enjoying the beach! The house was in awesome shape and everything in it worked as it should. The owner was awesome - answered all our questions and made us feel like our trip and the enjoyment of it was a priority of his. I recommend Amazing Grace to anyone who enjoys a week at the beach and I hope to stay again every summer."
Nannita, Beautancus, NC

"We spent 4th of July at Amazing Grace and it was wonderful! The house was very comfortable. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 kids and had plenty of room! The kitchen is well stocked with appliances/utensils and it was great to have a washer/dryer for all of the sandy towels!! The owner is very responsive and easy to communicate with . . . hopefully this will become an annual vacation for our family!"
Melissa, Avon, IN

"We had a wonderful stay at the beach house!!! We spent hours sitting on the deck… and my husband and I loved to wake up and have this view over the ocean. The kids enjoyed running back and forth to the beach.
So thank you very much for having us. We are thinking about coming back next year!"
MH, Pittsburgh, PA


Keywords: DUPLEX

Property manager

Steve Morrison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 1,428 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee $25/day or $150 per week - per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Amazing Grace Beach North Topsail Beach
Amazing Grace on the Beach!
Amazing Grace - on the Beach! Private vacation home Sneads Ferry
Amazing Grace - on the Beach! Sneads Ferry
Amazing Grace - on the Beach! Private vacation home
Amazing Grace On The Beach
Amazing Grace on the Beach!
Amazing Grace - on the Beach! Sneads Ferry
Amazing Grace - on the Beach! Private vacation home
Amazing Grace - on the Beach! Private vacation home Sneads Ferry

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach! located?

This Ocean City Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sea Haven Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and North Topsail Beach. Seaview Pier and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Hamilton, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Our stay was everything we dreamt of! From lying on the master bed with the door open listening to the waves crash snd watch the sun rise to having a direct access to the beach right off the balcony. Absolutely amazing! They had the place very well stocked with lots of extras! Also host was very easy to communicate with and quick to reply.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and oceanside
This is a comfortable home right on the beach. As other reviews have noted, it could use some updating. However we were looking for something affordable on the beach and this place delivered. There are ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and gorgeous views of the ocean from the decks. Would definitely return if this place was closer to home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
Was awesome to step right off the deck on to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
The view was amazing. Our trip came with sone hurdles due to a medical emergency. Thank goodness for the deck and view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on beach REALLY
We had a wonderful stay. Only problem is our legs are not for stairs anymore! Ty again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan M., Columbus/ Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
Great week. Wonderful location! Would have liked more seating . Host exceptional with correspondence!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation experience!
House was clean , organized with all essentials, great for our family of 5 and large breed dog. House was slightly dated but that didn’t bother us with the most beautiful view of the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Ties
Tim the owner was very accommodating when we had to have the refrigerator replaced. Small details could be replaced. Ex. Shower rings on the shower curtains, bar stools for the counter. Overall we had a good time. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation home for 2024
We booked amazing Grace for our summer vacation. Great vacation home love the location. Beach right in front house was great beds were comfortable. Anything I needed. Steve was on top of easy communication with him. Definitely recommend staying with any , Home that Steve owns . We will definitely be in touch with him again for future vacation homes in that area. Probably stay at amazing Grace again. Probably one of the best homes we have stayed in and we book a house every year since 2008 somewhere Steve is top-notch definitely give five stars. If there were a 10 star we would give that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane C.

Great location, property needs some attention
House was rated as exceptional which in my opinion is not accurate. Cleanliness was definitely questionable. Some examples: pet hair visible on stairs and on master bed skirt, the stairs had not been vacuumed as several wads of pet hair were removed, sliding door windows facing the beach were not cleaned and were completely covered over with salt and grime. We cleaned ourselves and they stayed pretty clear most of the week, not a chance they were touched before our arrival. Table tops were also pretty dusty. Shower curtain rings in both baths were rusty and the rust has stained the shower curtains. Overall the house needs some attention…walls are scarred, marked up, and just dirty. One of the sliding glass doors didn’t have a working lock and towel rods were loose and coming off the walls. While we did find them dead in the house we did notice some bug activity as well. Owner was attentive and communicative in assisting with an AC issue but sent a text to let us know a maintenance person was coming. We were on the beach, did not have our phone, and did not acknowledge or see the text. The maintenance man ended up on our back porch unannounced to us and made for a very uncomfortable situation. To end with some positives the location is great, view is awesome, porch is great and we had a fine week. However, to list this house as exceptional is false advertising. It needs some work and attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VAL M., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
Amazing Grace is a great place to stay! Wonderful views! Just steps from the beach & beautiful surf. We had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped. The whole place is especially clean and bug free. Plenty of towels & other linens, and the most comfortable beds. Would love to come back! Great communication with Steve, the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay
Amazing Grace is a wonderful place to stay. The owner/property manager is so very attentive. When we had problems with the air conditioning unit he responded immediately to my concerns and the problem was quickly resolved. The beach is stunning and it was difficult to leave when our stay was completed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V., Aberdeen,md usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach life
This was the absolutely best place to stay if you like the beach. We could just walk out the back door and we were on the beach. I could hear the ocean at night ,which was very relaxing. We will definitely return. Thanks, Deleen and Tommy
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M., Sanford, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing Grace
Wow!! Such a beautiful home and location. Everything in the property description was perfectly accurate. The owners were more than gracious and responded so quickly to my questions. Steve Morrison the owner even texted me some of his favorite restaurants in the area and we enjoyed delicious fresh seafood with waterfront dining for dinner and fantastic bagels for breakfast one morning. I highly recommend Amazing Grace as the perfect vacation spot and any additional properties that Steve and his wife own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Icard, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home!
We had a great time at this home. Very clean, location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy S., PA

All about the view
The view was amazing. The rest was so so. Really needs some attention. The beds were awful. Most of dining chairs were broken. The living room furniture was dirty and worn, very uncomfortable. Lots of marks on walls. Can't use stove, its electric coil stove and the drip pans were replaced with ones that are too big so the heating unit doesnt sit flat. Didnt find that out until almost end of week. No screens. We had a problem during stay and owner was very quick to respond. No complaints there. The tv remotes, batterries dead and they were so dirty i wanted to use gloves. Super frustrating to get any 1 of them to work. Had i paid the in season rate, I would have been very upset. As it was, we overpaid, but the view is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!!! Amazing !!!
My husband and I stayed at Amazing Grace in need of relaxation. This beautiful home, with stunning direct ocean views, was perfect! Our dog, Thor, loved it as well! Thank you! Mike and Terri
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Views!
Beautiful views and great beach access (only a few steps from the beach!) Perfect for families.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing!
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Amazing Grace! It was wonderful to be that close to the beach and we spent the majority of our time on the deck reading and watching the ocean. Our dog goes with us everywhere we go and we were able to eat at a different pet friendly restaurant every night. This was our first time in Topsail and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ Stay in Topsail
We had a great vacation at Amazing Grace. The location cannot be beat with the beach only steps from the back door. The house is clean and comfortable. The owner is communicative and responsive to messages - especially appreciated as we were there during Tropical Storm Idalia. North Topsail is a low key, quiet town and if relaxing on the beach is what you are after.....this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
We had a wonderful vacation. The house was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

margaret m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Grace
Landlord was accessible & very responsive to minor inconveniences. Would definitely consider booking again! Very convenient location...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular get away
Owner, Steve is super attentive and communicates all details clearly. Great location, has amazing views and is convenient to everything. We had a wonderful week! I highly recommend Amazing Grace for your oceanfront beach stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
First family vacation
We had such a wonderful time. The location was perfect for a relaxing family time vacation. It was the first time our daughter-in-law and grandchildren had been to the ocean. They absolutely loved Topsail Island and being able to walk down the stairs from the deck and right on to the beach was so convenient. We had plenty of room for everyone with all of the comforts of home. It was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gracefully Amazing
Could not ask for better view, extremely close to shoreline, excellent ac, ceiling fans, all appliances functioned 100%. Mgr. very responsive to request to have someone come and clean grill left in disgusting shape with food caked foil left on grill and no attempt to clean. {Previous BBQers just inconsiderate and not reflection on Mgr's responsibilities but was rectified within an hour. } Would book again when returning to N. Topsail Beach. Great stay. Also well locked gating on deck so our dog was secure outside and gave he gave it a two paw's up!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023