Is 'Stress Free By The Sea' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Stress Free By The Sea' ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is 'Stress Free By The Sea' located?

Nestled on the beach, this Topsail Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Southside Park and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also within 9 miles (15 km).

'Stress Free By The Sea' Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Hornburg D.

4 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property was great for our friends and family. The decks are very nice and the view too. The house was clean and the kitchen has most everything you’d need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN S.

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot with kind owners.

There isn’t a better spot to be on the island! Easy walk to the town of topsail for good food and Putt putt. Beautiful views and wonderful cottage. Will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

22 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Beach Vacation

This is our second stay at Stress Free by the Sea. It is a great house in a great location. Amazing deck with great furniture and sunrise views. House is well stocked for a magical beach vacation. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, ice cream and mini-golf! We plan to come back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert W.

16 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

The location is perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Donna W.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house! Well stocked!

Would definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

3 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

merle n.

1 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation!

My family and I had the best vacation while staying here at Mike and Kathy’s. Everything was truly perfect- The location, the amenities, and the wonderful owners, Mike and Kathy. We hope to be back sooner than later! I highly recommend a stay at Stress Free By the Sea!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

29 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house at a great location

Stress Free by the Sea was exactly that! We had a relaxing week, and really enjoyed the location. Even on a busy day, the beach is not crowded. The house was exactly as advertised and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Hosts are very responsive to questions also, which is appreciated. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Estelle S., Texas

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

Comfortable home, well appointed, perfect location. We had great fun. (Wish there had of been a blow dryer available). Would definately rebook if we were to return to this area.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jennifer S.

30 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Location is great and check in process was excellent. Mike was very responsive. It was great to have a bedroom upstairs and the others downstairs so my elderly mother didn't have to go up and down. Great to have balconies from all of the bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

24 Mar 2017

Beautifully and cleverly decorated. Very comfortable home.

Recommend handrails on both sides of all stairs for safety.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Denise C.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Rita O.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Colette H.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

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

Manda M.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stacy T.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jacquelyn F.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anthony K., Dobson, NC

10 May 2013

Stress Free by the sea

Very nice clean house with everythink you will need for your vacation. A great place to stay if you are looking just to get away from it all. Went out on the beach every day and only seen a handful of people and somedays you could look as far North and South and noone could be seen. Thats my idea of a vacation and what keeps brining me back to Topsail Island. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths downstairs and all have access to the deck which leads right to the beach. Master Bedroom is upstairs. The couch in the bedroom with the bunkbeds is broken and should be thrown away because it serves no purpose other than to take up space.

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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