Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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4
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Bathrooms
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4
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House Rules
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No pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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10
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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2413774
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A rare find on Topsail Island — this 2,200 sqft soundfront home sits right on the Intracoastal Waterway with your own private dock and a sandy beach that emerges at every low tide. The ocean beach is a 5-minute walk, the village shops and restaurants are 10 minutes on foot, and an elevator serves all 3 floors.
**The Home**
This is a spacious, well-equipped family retreat with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a ground-floor half bath, and room for 10 guests. The master suite upstairs features an oversized rainshower, double vanity, washer drier, and separate water closet. The jack-and-jill bathroom between the bunk room and main-level queen has private sinks and toilets for each room with a shared shower.
The full kitchen is stocked with T-fal cookware, an air fryer, panini press, and Keurig. A second fridge in the elevator room makes it easy to load coolers or store extra beverages. The gas grill and outdoor dining furniture are perfect for evening cookouts with a sunset view.
Connect to the Sonos indoor/outdoor speaker system for the perfect vacation soundtrack (just be mindful of quiet hours at 10 PM). Every bedroom has a smart TV, and the house has WiFi.
**The Dock & Private Beach**
This is what sets the Canterbury Sandcastle apart. At low tide, a sandy beach emerges right off the dock — kids can wade and splash in calm, shallow sound water while you relax on the deck. Drop a fishing line off the floating dock (3-4 ft deep at low tide) or the main dock (+11 ft deep at the end).
At high tide, the dock is perfect for jumping in, crabbing, or just watching the dolphins cruise by. Bring your own boat? Drop in at Bush's Marina and tie up — just use proper bumpers to protect your boat and our dock.
Sunsets from the dock are the highlight of every stay. Guests consistently mention this in their reviews.
Note: Boat lift is not included. Owner's boat and trailer may be parked on the far side of the driveway. Use of dock at own risk.
**Why Families Love This Home**
- Private sound-side beach at low tide — calm, shallow water for kids
- Elevator to all 3 floors — no carrying luggage, strollers, or beach gear upstairs
- Wheelchair accessible with some threshold assistance
- Bunk room sleeps up to 4 kids (2 twins + twin bunk)
- Pack 'n play and high chair available
- Children's books, toys, and games
- Ground-floor half bath + outdoor shower — rinse off before coming inside
- Includes beach chairs and many beach toys, corn hole, pickleball set, basketball, pool noodles
- Multiple decks with great furniture for the whole family
- 5-minute walk to ocean beach, 10 minutes to everything in town
**Sleeping Arrangements**
- Master suite: King bed, oversized rainshower, double vanity, bidet, separate water closet
- Upper queen room: Queen bed
- Main-level queen room: Queen bed, adjacent full bath with tub
- Bunk room: 2 twin beds + twin bunk (sleeps 4), jack-and-jill bath with private sinks/toilets
- Ground-floor half bath with outdoor shower
**Location — Walk to Everything**
- Topsail Skating Rink: 10-minute walk
- Village restaurants, shops, and pier: 10-minute walk
- Putt-putt, arcade, playground, pickleball & tennis: all walkable
- Basketball count one block away
- Family Bingo at the assembly building (seasonal)
- Weekly craft fair (seasonal)
**Parking & Access**
- Covered carport (2 vehicles) + gravel lot (3+ vehicles)
- Elevator to all 3 floors
- Wheelchair accessible with threshold assistance
**Check-In / Check-Out**
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Summer season: Sunday-to-Sunday weekly rental
- Keyless entry with private guest code
- On-island host support
**Check-Out Checklist**
- Load and start the dishwasher
- Strip used beds and gather used towels
- Remove personal items and leftover food, take out trash
- Turn off lights, lock doors, close sliders
- Set thermostats to 75
- Roll out trash/recycle bins if checkout falls on trash day
- Pull floating dock ladder out of water
- Clean fish cleaning station if used
**House Rules**
- Minimum age: 25
- No smoking in or on property (will forfeit deposit)
- No pets
- No parties or events
- Quiet hours after 10 PM
- Ring cameras on exterior only (driveway and back of house)
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Located in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surf City Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land, while Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach, or consider a night out at Fermental Beer & Wine. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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