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"A GREAT ESCAPE" - OCEANFRONT Duplex

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On the beach
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi
TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Sneads Ferry, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    2 min walk
  • The Beach Bar
    12 min walk
  • Jacksonville Station
    31 min drive
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    41 min drive

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About this property

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

"A GREAT ESCAPE" - OCEANFRONT Duplex

"A Great Escape" it truly is!! This amazing four-bedroom oceanfront duplex is located on the quiet shores of North Topsail Beach. Sleeping up to 10 people, this home is ideal for medium sized families or groups of friends. Just imagine sitting on the back deck listening to the ocean and having the convenience of walking to the beach on your semi-private beach access, shared only with the other side of the duplex. “A Great Escape” is a duplex with a mirror property next door “Almost Heaven”. Together they can sleep 18!!!

Second Floor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths
*Oceanside Queen Bedroom with en suite, television, and private balcony
*Streetside Queen Bedroom with shared hall bath
*Streetside Queen Bedroom

First Floor - Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath
*Streetside Queen Bedroom with television and shared hall bath
*Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room

Sleeps 10



LINENS:
This property does not include linens with your reservation. You may bring your own linens, or we offer linens to rent for an additional fee. Please contact us to apply a linen rental to your reservation.



PET POLICY:
Dogs Allowed with Pet Fee

Please review our Dog Policy before booking your vacation. The Non-Refundable Pet Deposit is $150 per pet (2 dog maximum, price varies by home) and is NOT INCLUDED in rate. Please contact us to apply a pet fee on your reservation – DOES NOT AUTO APPLY.



NEAREST BEACH ACCESS:
Private Beach Access
Public Beach Access #30 - 1 Myrtle Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Pay-to-Park may be enforced at some beach accesses or public parking lots. Click here for more information on Public Beach Accesses.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*Mid-June to Mid-August: 7-night minimum stays, Saturday to Saturday Check-in/out only
*Accessibility: 2 Story Stilted Duplex Home with Stairs
*Parking: 2-4 parking Spaces in front of the home depending on vehicle size
*Large Group Rental needed? Inquire about the availability of the other side of the duplex, "Almost Heaven North".
*Guest Entry: You will receive a text message when your home is ready for check in that provides you with your unique access code and instructions for direct property check ins.
*Smart TVs require guest logins to access subscription apps. Owner does not provide access details.
*Please Note: WiFi signal strength is NOT guaranteed at your rental for remote work or remote learning. We are located on a barrier island and do not have cellular towers on the island. This, coupled with the increase of guests in our area, creates an inconsistent cellular signal that is outside of our control and therefore, compensation is NOT guaranteed.
*For Beach Nourishment Updates, please visit Town of North Topsail Beach's Facebook Page or Dune Renourishment Project website.
*You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. ID verification required prior to check in.


TRIP PREPARATION:

Access Realty Vacation Rentals adhere to minimum standards set to provide you with as many of the comforts of home as possible during your stay. All our vacation rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s) and more!

Please note that unless otherwise indicated above, linens are not provided during your stay. You are welcome to bring your own linens, or we provide a linens rental service for your convenience. Our vacation homes are not guaranteed to have consumable items in stock for guest use (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.).


*Photographs Updated: April 2023*

**Cancellation: Any cancellation of a confirmed reservation must be made in writing by Guest. Reservation payments are not reimbursable unless the property can be re-rented for the same rate and time period. Every effort will be made to re-book the property. If property is re-rented, Guest will receive reimbursement of payments made less non refundable reservation fee, cancellation fee (varies by property), and third-party fees (travel insurance, security deposit alternative, insurance, convenience fee, etc.). Insurance fees shall not be reimbursed unless the Agent is reimbursed by the issuing insurance company.

**Check In Day: *Your rental home allows you to check-in directly at the property. Check-in typically becomes available BETWEEN 4:00 - 6:00 PM on the day of your scheduled arrival. As soon as we are notified your rental is ready for check in, we will send you a text message to the number you previously provided. This text will include a hyperlink that will direct to the Property Guide with all your check-in instructions, directions, FAQ's, Wifi info, helpful tips, and most importantly your information on how to gain access to the property. Please understand that all homes must be cleaned and inspected before we are allowed to issue access details and you are not allowed to be at the property until you have received that text message.

**Early check-ins and Late check-outs must be pre-approved and are not allowed if there is a reservation checking out the same day another reservation is checking in. You may contact us the week of your arrival to determine if there is any availability to add an early check in or late check out. There is a fee associated with early check ins and late check outs.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Surf City Beach. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Steps from Surf City Beach and a 2-minute drive from Sea Haven Beach

Property manager

Access Realty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 Great Escape" Oceanfront + Pet friendly
\"A GREAT ESCAPE\" OCEANFRONT + PET FRIENDLY
"A Great Escape" Oceanfront + Pet-friendly Sneads Ferry
"A Great Escape" Oceanfront + Pet-friendly Private vacation home
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"A GREAT ESCAPE" - OCEANFRONT Duplex Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vicki T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pitiful condition!
I know this property is no longer listed on VRBO, and that’s good. It’s in need of significant repairs, updates and replacements. This is a “pet friendly” rental with carpet!! The smell of old urine is disgusting and we couldn’t let my grandson crawl on the floors at all, even the tile floors in the kitchen, living room and bathrooms is cracked and crumbling in many areas. This 4 bedroom house sleeps 10, but only has 7 forks available to eat with. I’ve never been so disappointed with a VRBO rental in my life, and I’ve rented dozens of times through the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

frances s., Newton

Disliked: Cleanliness
vacation 2021
The house was run down and needs items repaired. Door lock is rusted and we had trouble getting in. Both sliding doors are locked with boards in the gutter and the downstairs door can be opened. Rain comes in under doors. Pots in cabinet were greasy and dirty. Nails are lifting on the deck. Outside water on deck handle is rusted and broken. Bathroom drains take a long time to empty. Under kitchen sink smelled terrible and had to be cleaned. Refrigerator smelled bad. The location is great and the beach was very nice. This is an old house that just needs some tender loving care. Old is one thing, but unsafe is not acceptable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
My get away
We were very happy with the property we had plenty of room.I’m glad there was only eight of us and not 10, because they wouldn’t have gotten a bedroom!! Needs some updating or fixes but all in all very enjoyable!! Would revisit this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Peggy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Help
Needs an update and some attention
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Sharon Y., Fayetteville, NC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property needs some attention
Excellent location. Great house for large groups. But desperately in need of better upkeep. Peeling paint and trash under deck and overall run down condition of property were disappointing. Minimally equipped. (example: no broom or mop- how can you not have a broom at a beach house?) it was adequate - just not special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great location. Still needs some repairs from hurricane damage but overall very nice.

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The great escape
The house was nice, we hadn't realized it was a split house, meaning it was two separate rentals in one, (one on one side and one on the other). There was only one thing that was that was negative about the experience, we killed two cockroaches while we were there in the house, they were the only two that we had seen. Maybe they are more common in the area there or something, other than that it was a great location, great house and great experience. I would definitely do it again. The house was clean so I'm assuming the cockroaches are more common in that area so I'm not giving it a negative review for that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Great Stay
We enjoyed our long weekend at the house. The house was well maintained and had the equipment needed (coffee pot, kitchen utensils, etc). We loved that the beach was just off the walkway attached to the deck. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill H., Wheeling WV & Mt.Olive NC

A gem on the beach...
My boyfriend Steve & I loved the rental. We were right on the beach with the ocean breeze & view from the house. The house was clean, modern, spacious & beautiful.. We will be back!!! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Bunni H.

Good
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmencita W.

Great Escape is Right!!
Had an awesome time with the family! Beautiful beach! Can't wait to come back! Access Realty was there when we needed assistance!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Joseph M.

Location was great. Amenities not good.
The location of the home was excellent, however the state of the property was less than ideal. The microwave was broken and the burners on the stove only worked half the time. There was hair in the master bathroom tub. Which also smelled like body odor. All shower heads were filled with mold and had no water pressure what so ever. Vent in upstairs bathroom leaking water and also molded. The sliding door out to get deck hardly functions. The deck is severely weathered and has splinters everywhere. Balusters were missing from the deck railing and were later found laying on he floor with rusted nails sticking out. We spent over $2000 to stay in that house for the week and were definitely not satisfied with the home. It needs some serious TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Location was perfect! House was just OK. OVERPRICED
We stayed for 3 days, the weather and the beach were perfect. The house was overpriced for the quality. There was broken patio furniture, nails popping up on the deck, and an outlet cover missing in the dining area (not very good when you have a 1 year old running around). The location was perfect. Hopefully the owner will put a little money into the rental to make it safer and more inviting. I will absolutely return to North Topsail, but will not rent this specific property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017