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'Stress Free By The Sea'

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

'Stress Free By The Sea'

Property Address: 1001 Ocean Blvd, Topsail Beach, NC
Oceanfront Beach Home on Gorgeous Topsail Beach, Topsail Island, NC 28445


Desirable south end of Topsail Beach. Unspoiled, quiet, safe, and as family beach experiences were in bygone years with 26 Miles of Barrier Island white sand beach, yet with modern amenities and close access to the cities of Wilmington, Hampstead and Jacksonville. Restaurants and shopping are in walking distance near by and also in neighboring beach towns of Surf City and North Topsail.

This home is well maintained and with 180 degree view of ocean, all bedrooms are oceanfront as well as main living area. View of Jolly Roger pier, sound/Inter-coastal Water Way view from the front deck/windows. Covered and uncovered decks and parking for 4 vehicles. Lovely and casual beach decor throughout.

Lots and homes in the area are well spaced and non-cramped and beach are not overly crowded even on summer holiday weeks!

SO-- come and get AHHHHH...'STRESS FREE BY THE SEA'!!!

Keywords: House
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Surf City Beach. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Surf City Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
'Stress Free By The Sea' offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mike Pittman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Equipment rental nearby. Delivery available

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
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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'Stress Free By The Sea' Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view of the sunrise over the ocean!
What a fabulous home & location. Walking distance to the pier (take $2 for pier admission) .3 mile to arcade, putt putt, pickleball courts, grocery store & gift shops. Must go to Lewis fish market .3 mile away. We rented fat tire bikes to ride the coast line & had a blast. You will be outfitted for the beach with beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards. Take your own LINENS/Towels, or have them delivered through sweet dreams linen service, they are not provided! The kitchen is well stocked with equipment, no spices or coffee provided. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Trip
Mike and his family have a wonderful property. My family has been coming to Topsail for 35 years and this is by far our favorite property we stayed at - and we’ve stayed at roughly 20 different properties through the years. The deck is beautiful and easily navigated. The deck furniture is in great condition, comfortable and sturdy. The outside shower was perfection and so well thought out. The kitchen is well stocked and the ability to easily walk to downtown was amazing. I will definitely be staying here again. Everything was clean and comfortable and I loved the reverse floor plan. Mike was also very responsive. Thank you so much for an amazing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alex H., Riverview, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place, Perfect Location, Perfect Time of Year
This is a fantastic place to gather with friends and family JUST after the Summer high season. There was PLENTY of room for seven of us to enjoy the living room, kitchen, dining room AND the multiple decks w/chairs and loungers. The surrounding area was super-quiet, with the occasional jogger and bike riders. I KNOW it's a vastly different scene sitting the Summer, as I've been there at that time. During THIS time if the year the beach was as not crowded at all, and having the direct access from the rental is SUCH a treat. The sunrise views from the deck were just exquisite. Again, the location is simply perfect, and so was the time spent with family and dear friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Linens and towels
The property was great. Well stocked kitchen. The house was just great. But when we arrived in the late evening there were no sheets on the beds or towels available. Thankfully after calling the owner he gave us a code to open a closet with those items. A roof over the deck was wonderful to keep the direct sun off and make it cooler.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House in Topsail Beach
We come to Topsail each summer and this is the best house we've rented yet. The proximity to the town makes walking for Cora's or Lewis tacos a breeze, and when we need to go back across the bridge for something else it isn't an inconvenience. The covered decks make for great early morning and evening relaxation to the sounds of the waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Beach stay
The location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Getaway
We loved our stay at Stress Free By The Sea. We’ve made it a tradition over the last few year to meet my parents (from Ohio) in Topsail to spend time together over the holiday. Although the weather wasn’t the best, being right on the beach was such a lovely treat. The deck space is absolutely gorgeous and was perfect for star-gazing at night and catching sunsets in the morning. We even saw a large pod of dolphins the morning that we left. The quaint town of Topsail is very walkable, complete with cute little shops and a few restaurants. We were able to walk to the corner to watch the Topsail Christmas Parade, which was way more fun than we expected! The house itself was perfect for our family. We loved that ALL of our rooms were oceanfront (the kids were especially psyched). The kitchen had plenty of space for us to cook an entire Thanksgiving meal, and the round dining table was amazing for all the games we played. Would definitely recommend Stress Free By The Sea & would love to return during warmer weather to enjoy it to its fullest!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
We thoroughly enjoyed the ‘Stress free by the sea’ property! Mike was responsive to all my questions prior to and during our stay. The thermostat went out on the main floor, but was fixed the next day (we understand things happen!) & it did not affect our stay one bit. I wish some linens (towels) were provided to avoid the overhaul/extra cost, but it was clear linens would not be provided from the description. Beautiful house, access to the beach and porches!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing Trip
We had an amazing stay for our annual family fishing trip. Great location and a great place that suited our needs. Thank you for allowing us to have the family get together to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Trip to Topsail
The house and the location were wonderful. We loved the house decor, easy access to the town of Topsail and most of all the oceanfront access and view. The owner was great, communication was seamless. Mother Nature did deliver a tropical storm, which caused us to loose a beach day, but will make an interesting story to share as part of our 2023 experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach house
Our stay started off a bit rough as the downstairs HVAC went out the first day we were there (it was quite hot outside and in), but luckily it wasn’t major, and Mike was able to get it repaired quickly so it didn’t ruin our trip. During the ordeal he was responsive and reassured us he would get it taken care of. After that, the stay was incredible. All bedrooms have the beach so we all had great views and surf sounds in our rooms. The new deck is fantastic and we spent a majority out there. There is nothing like waking up early and sitting on the deck or easily stepping out onto the beach to watch the sunrise over the pier which is a short distance away. The beach is probably the best beach I’ve ever been to. The surf/beach is perfect for kids. The design of the house is ideal for families. Everyone has there own space but there is a ton of group space too. I really enjoyed the new benches around the kitchen table. Very easy to slide in and out for eating and games. The wifi and Roku boxes everywhere are great for other entertainment. If you want a relaxing stay that is totally focused on beach and family time, this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2022 Stay
Very nice house with great oceanfront location within walking distance to the town of Topsail Beach. Worked well for our family with mom, dad, two children, and grandmother.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Nice
Really nice house with a layout that fit or family needs really well. The new deck and walkway was a good addition Except for the rainy days there was beautiful sunrises that could be viewed from the deck House was clean with comfortable beds and easy arrival instructions Owner was easy to access Great location for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness
5-Star. Under-Promised then Over-Deliver.
Our first trip to Topsail Island was enhanced by the accommodations of Stress Free by the Sea. Everything was as advertised and then some. The pictures don’t do the home justice. The main living area is more spacious than it appears. The lower level is perfect for young families. And the deck is amazing. Literally steps from the beach. You can tell a lot of thought and effort was put in when it was built. The convenience of the deck shower/hose was invaluable. The kitchen has everything you need. The washer/dryer ran like a dream. The washer pressure was excellent. The water heater stayed hot for everyone’s showers post-beach. The only thing I would had like to had would be a ceiling fan in the bunk room for the kids. The neighborhood was calm and quiet, perfect for our young family. Lifelong memories were made. We will definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ocean getaway!
One of the best beach vacations we've ever had. Traveled with friends of ours who have been vacationing with us for over 20 years. Our adult children joined us. Room enough for everyone to have privacy, amazing location, and an incredible beach. The house has everything you need. The beach never felt crowded. Great weather every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual extended family vacation
We had a lovely, relaxing stay. We enjoy ocean front setting with minimal tourist attractions. Location was ideal for us. We like to cook in with 1 or 2 nights out. It was exactly what I hoped it would be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
This was our second trip to Stress Free by the Sea, and it was every bit as enjoyable as the first. The oceanfront decks are amazing, and the inside flows well for our family of 7. We are already planning next year's stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely superb!
Our experience with “Stress Free By The Sea” was just that! Could not ask for a better experience. We will most definitely be booking this property again in the near future. If you have any doubts try it once and see for yourself! No complaints here! Great job by “The Pittman’s” in all aspects!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William A., Sandston

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Little Gem
Beautiful house with amazing views. The house was everything we wanted and so much more. We will definitely be back, this will be our Talopsail Vacation house from now on. Thanks so much The Adams Family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall 2022
Can't say enough good things. This is our 4th time at this property. Perfect in all ways!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great, especially the view
No issues at all, very easy process
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable house
This house was perfect for us. Right on the beach, with beautiful views from the deck. The house is very comfortable, nicely decorated, and had everything we needed for a great vacation. Good restaurants and shops nearby. A good first visit to Topsail!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY SPECIAL BEACH HOUSE
This place is lovely and far superior to most. The common spaces are spacious, beach access is great, the decks are well designed and user friendly. Kitchen is well supplied and appliances are great. The decor looks like it may have been professionally done; the atmosphere seems upscale yet is welcoming. We love the place!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! Well stocked!
Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
family beach time
Very good environment. Very comfortable space for the 8 of us. Few little glitches, but that is expected. 1. Pictures of kitchen eating area should be updated on the site to show what is there now. We were disappointed with the bench seating, when expecting table and ind. chairs. We would have prepared better for the little kids. 2. Dishwasher was not emptied when we arrived. 3. There was only a few sheets of paper towels and very little paper on toilet rolls. That was a big inconvenience as we had to get that right away. 4. We would advise posting in instructions recommending that the blinds stay closed during the morning when the sun is beating in to help keep the rooms cooler. That was very helpful for us to do, especially in the living room/kitchen area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022