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

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On the beach, sun-loungers
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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
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sea Haven Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Sneads Ferry

With a stay at this vacation home in Sneads Ferry (Ocean City Beach), you'll be steps from Surf City Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Sea Haven Beach. .This beach vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Ashe Island and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi.
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What's nearby

  • Sea Haven Beach - 4 min walk
  • North Topsail Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ashe Island - 7 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 8 min drive
  • Seaview Pier - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪10th Street Bar and Grill - ‬3 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 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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, kayaking nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Roger & Darlene Thompson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1935 sq ft (180 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

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. 224 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was clean and there was great communication. We had everything we needed even items for children (baby gates, stool in bathroom, high chair). Kitchen was well organized. The master bedroom was really large so you could fit cribs or air mattresses for kids easily if needed. This part of the beach is next to a small public access but I didn’t see many people using it. It was rarely crowded and we never had trouble finding space in front of the house. The deck was nice and there were alot of beach items in the garage. It was off the main road so there were no fast cars if you’re getting in the car with kids or dogs. There were a couple of restaurants within 4-5 minutes but the rest are about 10 minutes in surf city. I personally liked being away from the crowds in surf city but close enough to go there for dinner. I definitely recommend this house and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
Easy living, best beach location, comfy beds and furniture. This is our fifth time staying at Answer to Prayer. If it’s available, book it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a gem
This property is a lovely representation of the overall beauty of Topsail Island. It is perfectly nestled on the shore with all the amenities one would need and more. It’s clean and very well organized. Definitely an “Answer to Prayer” for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was to die for.
The house was great.Everything was what we needed and very very comfortable. We loved.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024