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By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

Beachfront condo for sun and fun

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!

Come stay "By The Sea" in this little slice of oceanfront heaven. Enjoy beautiful views from your open-floorplan living space, or better yet- sit out on the private balcony watching the waves roll in. You will love the direct beach access right outside your front door. Walk miles on the tranquil & beautiful Topsail Beach, fish in the surf, or just sit back, relax & work on your tan. Always be on the lookout for dolphins out in your front yard!

We would love to host you "By the Sea"!
O and O by Sacred Sand Properties


Beach access is unavailable during high tide at the moment (the beach changes rapidly), the public access point should be used just to the north of the Topsail Reef HOA for beach access

About the Property:

* A true oceanfront gem for your beach getaway!
* First-floor, Point unit in building 3 of Topsail Reef
* 1 bed/1bath; no elevator access and half-flight of stairs to reach the property
* Sleeps up to 4, ideal for couples or smaller groups/families
* Keyless and contactless check-in!

Outdoor Delights:

* Private oceanfront balcony with two Adirondack chairs
* Perfect for enjoying drinks with stunning ocean, sunrise and sunset views
* Sunrise and sunset views on the balcony
* Dolphins swimming in the waves are almost a sure site!

Inside Comforts:

* Ocean views from every living area!
* Well-equipped kitchen; formal seating, ice maker in freezer and coffee bar
* AC in each room
* In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience
* Full bathroom with shower panel system!
* Exceptional seating from the living room to the balcony

Sleeping Arrangements:

* Master bedroom with 12" king-sized gel foam mattress
* Smart TV, streaming services, and ample storage in master bedroom.
* Murphy bed (chest style) with 6" memory foam mattress

Beach Access and Amenities:

* BEACH ACCESS IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE AT HIGH TIDE
* Private to HOA community
* High tide will cover the bottom stairs; alternative access points nearby
* 2 quality beach chairs provided
* Avoid sandbags around building pillars to slow beach erosion
* HOA amenities: oceanfront community, private beach accesses, Tennis/Basketball courts, laundry facility and more

What to Bring:

* Beach towels, toys and supplies
* Streaming logins for Smart TVs
* Toiletries, extra paper goods, laundry pods for community laundry facility if desired

Linens and Paper Goods:

* Full set of linens and towels provided
* "Kitchen pack" with sponge and dish towel included
* Starter pack of paper towels and toilet paper to get you started

Kitchen Items Provided:

* Toaster, Keurig and regular coffee pot, blender, utensils, pots/pans, and more

Recommendations for an Easy Stay:

* Sweet Dreams Linen & Rentals: They deliver welcome packages, child items, and beach essentials directly to your door
* Food Lion Online Grocery Ordering: Conveniently schedule delivery via "Food Lion To Go" at the Sneads Ferry location for a well-stocked kitchen upon check-in
* Topsail Island Bellhop Boys: Schedule in advance for effortless check-in/out - they'll unload all your luggage for a stress-free start and finish to your stay

Notes on Pets and Parking:

* Unfortunately, no pets or emotional support animals allowed
* Respectful consideration for full time residents with pets
* 2 parking passes provided; towing strictly enforced


*Please read through "additional house rules" prior to booking*

- $300 refundable security deposit required for each reservation

-This property is owned and self managed by the family behind Sacred Sand Properties LLC.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 532 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are required to sign our Renter Agreement in addition to the VRBO agreement.
Primary renter must be above the age of 21 and be present on site for the duration of the stay
Guest will be required to accept a $300 refundable security hold to their Credit Card for a Security Deposit

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

By The Sea Condo
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By The Sea Sneads Ferry
By The Sea Condo Sneads Ferry

About the area

Located in North Topsail Beach, this condo is on the beach. North Shore Golf Course and Sneads Ferry Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Topsail Beach and Surf City Beach. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Sneads Ferry travel guide
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Another beautiful sunrise on the coast of North Carolina.
    North Topsail Beach
    9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunrise at Seaview Pier on North Topsail Island North Carolina.
    Seaview Pier
    6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Under the pier at night.
    Surf City Beach
    9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River
    33 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    46 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • River View Cafe
    20 min drive
  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Spiaggia Ristobar
    13 min drive
  • Cancun Mexican
    13 min drive
  • Arrr Pirate Bar
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! located?

This North Topsail Beach condo building is on the beach, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from North Topsail Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and Seaview Pier. Sea Haven Beach and North Shore Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All needs were met. Beautiful scenery, beautiful environment inside and out. Much needed vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place. Will be back again. Clean and simple and decorated so nicely that you just know you are here to relax and merge the ocean roar right into your soul. Kitchen was well stocked and everything was at our fingertips. Alan (host) was amazing in communication. Can’t say enough good things about our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margret B.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at By the Sea so much!The accommodations were perfect for the two of us!! We came to relax and that’s just what we did!! Our host was easy to contact when we had questions. We highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

The Ocean at Your Feet

Great location, restful and unit gives you the ocean as your window background.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris H.

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

Perfect stay

Our stay was peaceful and quiet. The condo was beautiful and perfect for the two of us. Our host was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable the entire stay. We loved it and definitely plan on returning for our next trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

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

Perfect beach stay

The view from the property was outstanding, the sunsets and sunrises were wonderful to watch. The property had all of the amenities that we needed, the shower was amazing and the bed was comfortable. Alan was great at communicating with us throughout the entirety of our stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Long weekend visit

This place was perfect for our family to make a quick visit with our son in Sneads Ferry. Lots of beach time right outside our door!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbra S.

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

Enjoyable Vacation

Nice condo, very quiet and beautiful view of the ocean. So nice to walk right out on the beach. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice getaway

Beautiful ocean beach experience right outside your door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timmesa W.

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

Cute little condo

Everything was as advertised. Although there isn’t beach access at high tide, there is public access just two houses over so it wasn’t a big deal to get on the beach. Recommend walking down to see the sunrise. Happy to have a little ice maker. Bed slept well, and even though I was there during an extreme heat advisory, the unit stayed cool and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Second Stay!

This was our second stay at this property. We thoroughly enjoy the WATERFRONT view. Check in and out is very easy. Fantastic communication from securing the reservation to checkout.

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Great Oceanfront Getaway!

Very nice, clean property. We really enjoyed our 3 nights. Having never been to Topsail Beach, we were pleasantly surprised how nice the town is. Great views. I even got sprayed by the waves as the tide was right up to the condo! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

First Time in area

This property is just as described. Very clean, nicely decorated and definitely waterfront. The beach was beautiful, high tide is very high. Owner was extremely responsive when we had an issue with the washer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Close to the water!

Can't beat the ocean views or beach access for this property. Very responsive host. Great shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Great location!

Beach right at your backdoor! Nice condo with easy access to the beach. Enjoyed the ocean breeze at night from the deck. Nice rain shower with plenty of hot water! Good communication with owner. Will be a return customer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

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

Beautiful Views

We enjoyed our stay…. beautiful sunset! Clean and peaceful my only suggestion would be supply more towels and wash cloths and a rug at the front door and balcony door. Loved having in unit washer and dryer…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine P.

Best condo so close to the water

Excited to have beach this time around. The shore fluctuates rapidly, so get there while there's beach to walk on during low tide before it gets washed downstream again. The unit was immaculate. Murphy bed right next to the sliding glass door is a great perk. Like being on a private yacht at high tide. Plenty of nice touches and the rainshower showerhead with extra jets is a special bonus. Alan is the bestest!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Beautiful little condo overlooking the sea!

This condo was beautiful, clean, well stocked, comfortable and its balcony was right out over the sea where we could see the dolphins and birds playing every day! My wife and I had a lovely little getaway. It is within 15-20 minutes of lots of restaurants and shopping. It had a nice king sized bed (and a Murphy hideaway bed that we did not use). We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Best OCEANFRONT Ever

We will be back to this exact unit. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway! We even asked and got to stay an extra night for half off. Host was excellent. We did not even use the bed in the back room. You have everything you need and more AND we saw Dolphins every morning. !This is our forever NC beach spot
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Over the top amazing

This place delivered everything expected and then some. We went on a girls trip and have nothing but good to say from check in to check out. Alan was easily available, the place was clean, had AMAZING views, and incredible location, and the list could go on and on. We did get to see the dolphins playing just outside our balcony. Was so cool to hear the waves of the ocean the entire stay and to be able to step out onto the beach at low tide was the best. There is also a beach located minutes up the road and a short drive down the other way. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Fantastic Weekend Stay!

My husband and I came to the area to visit our son for Super Bowl weekend and stayed in N Topsail at By the Sea - Alan’s wonderful condo at Topsail Reef. We had an amaking experience from the time of booking till the day we left. Not only was the communication absolutely superb, the condo was pristine and comfortable, the online guide we received was incredibly helpful, and the check-in/out process was very clear and easy. With this condo being right on the ocean - the waves lulled us to sleep each night (in a king size bed to boot!) and the ease of getting to the beach made it the perfect getaway! We would absolutely recommend staying By the Sea and hope to be back again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Getaway

I love this part of the beach! The cozy space at By the Sea was perfect for the 2 of us! It might be a bit small with children but we loved it. The kitchen has nice appliances. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the ocean views from the deck, the living area, and even the kitchen table. Overall the space stayed cool in the July heat. However, the bathroom’s location made it steamy without leaving the door open during showers. Taking a small circulating fan would make a huge difference. Checkin was super easy! I would definitely recommend By the Sea!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

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

Ocean front balcony

This property was right on the ocean. High tides made it impossible to walk out to the beach. It was lovely to sit on the balcony and watch the waves and tide, but we were limited to beach time. The kitchen had plenty of space and was well-equipped. The Murphy bed was easy to use and worked well for our teenager. The air conditioning units were noisy (mostly because they were working all the time due to the high heat). Property owner was good with communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Absolutely Perrrrrfect !!!

Thank you Alan and Paige for our wonderful stay at By The Sea. The condo was so convenient. You are literally steps away from the beach and the parking lot. It was so easy to carry our luggage, groceries, etc to the condo. Last year we stayed in this same area, but was on the third floor. Shewww the steps were tuff for us. The condo was decorated so beautiful. There was even a little Coffee Bar area. The Rain Shower was sweeeeet too !!! No need to worry about remembering your access code to your condo, it's the last four numbers of the phone number your reservations were made with. "WOW" how nice is this. There are four "nice" beach chairs on the deck for your convenience to use. Speaking of the deck, it is absolutely awesome to be that close to the ocean. The Super Moon view was spectacular. We can't say enough about By The Sea. We loved our time at this beautiful condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025