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On the beach, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck

Answer to Prayer is an airy ocean front home that is just the ticket for enjoying Topsail Island up close and in style.

The house accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Answer to Prayer is located at 122 Topsail Rd North Topsail Beach over the North High Rise Bridge to the island and 3 1/2 miles south. It is a short drive (4 miles) to downtown Surf City (and the new high rise bridge) for shopping and dining. A dog friendly, smoke free refuge for you, your family and friends is waiting.

You'll love the mornings. We like to get up early with a steaming cup of coffee and sit out on the deck. It's so quiet, but the beach is waking up. The waves crash on the shore, sea gulls gawk at one another.

A flock of pelicans come 'floating' on the winds as they cruise the tops of the waves looking for breakfast. The morning sun warms us up.

My husband decides he wants to go for a ride on his bike. He heads south on the bike shoulder lane waving at the friendly islanders driving in the early morning. After a good run to the southern part of the island, he gets off at the point to smell the jasmine and salt air.

As he heads back, he stops at "Seas the Day," a beach house owned by a friend of ours in Surf City. We have friends staying there who have come to Topsail Island the same week as us. After he greets them and visits for a while, he invites them to the barbecue we are planning that night.

While he is riding on his bike, I decide I will take a quick dip and swim a little. The water is chilly at first, but then the Caribbean kissed waters seem to warm up. After a workout, I climb back on the beach and then to take a shower. I decide that I will lay in the sun later. But first I want to do a little shopping at this absolutely darling clothes shop in Surf City.

I could go on and on about how much you'll enjoy Answer to Prayer, but I invite you to come and make your own vacation.

Keywords: House beach front
This holiday home's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Surf City Beach. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Surf City Beach and 4 minutes on foot from Sea Haven Beach
Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Roger & Darlene Thompson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,935 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 - 30

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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs yes; Cats No. Unattended dogs must be crated.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

Property is also known as

A Relaxing Time Just a Minute From the Water
A Relaxing Ocean Front Time Just a Minute From the Water
Thanksgiving Discount! Beachfront Getaway for Friends Family!

Amazing beach front 4 bedroom house Dog friendly children welcome gated deck Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 262 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great expectations met
Everything was exactly as we had hoped for. Cleanliness of the property, check in procedure, wonderful immediate beach front access and a neighborhood where we felt safe. Had a big storm one day during the week but we weathered it just fine. Area stores and restaurants were outstanding. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend get away
Gated back porch is where we spent most of our time. Kitchen perfect for making meals, living room and beds are comfortable. (Please note linens and towels are not provided)The ocean takes center stage with all the windows. North Topsail beach was perfect for shelling and all other ocean fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
I had an amazing time. This is a great listing for a get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michele P.

Views and location! Top Notch
Location was great. Views and access to the beach were amazing. Beds comfy. Nice and spacious. Would like to see the requirement to bring bed sheets and pillow cases in the actual listing not just on the rental agreement.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family Getaway!
Perfect sized pet friendly home for a small family getaway! Great views, floor plan and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

Liked: Cleanliness
January Stay
We found Answer to Prayer to be that, a comfortable family size beach house. Great access to the beach, good viewing, the dolphins didn't disappoint. The beds were comfortable, good kitchen, dining, and living space. Access to the garage was a nice benefit. Roger was prompt with all communication. We look forward to a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Dog friendly property on beach
Nice Dog friendly property on beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Renee M., Baton Rouge

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach stay
great and easy communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
The place was amazing and Rodger was an amazing host. Thanks you for providing a special place for my kids to have wonder memories. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation at its best
The house is perfect for a quiet beach getaway. It is comfortable, clean and has one of the best equipped kitchens I have encountered in rentals. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway 🌞
It's a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. Sunrises are beautiful to watch right from the deck!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Clean and Comfortable!
Answer to Prayer is aptly named. It offers a lovely, clean and comfortable respite from it all. Quiet location and so close to the ocean! Awesome sunrises!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The answer
Nice, clean, on the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The yellow house
This was our 2nd time to stay at the “yellow house” as we call it. This house just works perfectly for us! We are already getting ready to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coby C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Answer to prayer stay
We have been coming to Topsail now for several years. This was our first time in N Topsail. We loved it so much better than other places we have stayed. The beach was very clean and not very rocky like other parts of the beach. We did purchase a mop & left for the house along with a new charcoal grill & grilling tongs & spatula. The two grills that were about to fall apart so we went ahead and got a new one. We did not throw the others away in the event you needed to keep them for some reason. We loved it and are in hopes we are able to come back in the future. Your Answer to Prayer was definitely our answer to prayer! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Beach Week
Great house! Great location! We had the best time!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Great house for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Answer to Prayer
perfect and relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 27 - August 3
Loved the home and the fenced in patio for our dogs! Owner and Property Manager were A+ in communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Beautiful spot right on the ocean
We enjoyed our stay at this home. Morning walks on the beach watching the sun rise and collecting shells and shark teeth were great. A nest of sea turtles hatched while we were there. An added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Answer to prayer
My husband and I along with our grown children enjoyed a much needed relaxing break together . This property was so perfect for us. Beautiful views from every window and great gated deck for our 5 year old lab. My husband immediately claimed one of the high deck chairs and said this is my spot for morning coffee and every evening! We have all agreed that we would love to return! Roger called after we settled in for any questions…he was super helpful .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tc b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Answer to a Prayer? Indeed!
This house is beautiful, well kept, and pleasantly decorated. We loved the openness of the first floor and the fact that it has bedrooms and a bathroom on both floors, making it easy to enjoy for someone who is a little less mobile. Everything is organized and the kitchen is stocked well and the shelves are labeled, making it easy to put things back after use. Another plus - the beds were comfortable. Plenty of windows to look out at your backyard - the Atlantic Ocean. The beach was fantastic, as usual, and never crowded. This was my fourth visit to Topsail and by far this was the nicest place I've stayed at. Check it out. I know we shall return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
We have stayed here twice. The location is perfect and the access to the beach can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another GREAT Vacation!
Always love this home, location is great, beach is perfect and the property is immaculate. All the amenities are there and the owners are very responsive and accommodating. My family had a great trip and that is the most important part. Thank you, Roger! Six stars out of five!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024