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Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!

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Exterior
The street side as you pull in.  Amazing Grace is on the left.
Living room with deck.
Living room
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61428 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Seaview Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet

Upstairs Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!

THIS GORGEOUS BEACH COTTAGE DUPLEX IS PET-FRIENDLY.

Imagine shrimp on the grill, kids on the beach, and a cold beverage in your hand as you sit on the deck above the dunes. The wide beach invites you to stay all day long.

Amazing Grace is BEACH FRONT. It is not a piano lot, or a view lot between two houses, or in a condominium complex. It is a real BEACH FRONT cottage duplex. Five steps down to the beach or simple sit on a deck just above the dunes.

Do you like to bike or run? There is a bike shoulder on the main road the entire way from the north to south. The island is 26 miles long, so you can get a good work out.

You can even bike for fun (like I do). Recently I rode my bike to the south end, and the smell of Jasmin and ocean air was unbelievable. I stopped on the far south point of the island and walked around the beach on the undeveloped point. I then rode back to Topsail Beach city hall and said hi to the ladies who worked there. (They had kindly sent me an invitation to pay real estate tax in their city even though my house is not in their city. I graciously declined :-) but they were very pleasant!) I then rode back to Surf City and promptly bought an ice cream cone at DQ just to make sure I hadn't burnt off too many calories, then leisurely rode back to the beach house.

Believe me, this place is fun.

And I haven't even told you about Shuckin' Shak, on the mainland side and it's fresh lightly fried grouper fingers, or about Sears Landing and its award winning clam chowder made with sherry, or Daddy Mac's - a 2nd floor restaurant overlooking the beach. Oh, and how about the fresh fish market (I mean right off the boat) behind the Crab Pot where you can get shrimp, flounder, shark or whatever they have been catching and take it back and grill it.

Or you can play 18 holes at Coastal Carolina's only four-star golf course, North Shore Golf and Ocean Club (as per Golf Digest). Perhaps you would like to deep sea or surf fish...or just lie on the beach. And did we mention riding jet skis on the nearby sound?

WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY REPEAT GUESTS? Well, I let one of our guests tell you:

'We absolutely loved our stay at Amazing Grace. The property was very clean and well maintained. The double balcony views were spectacular. We're so glad we found this place and will definitely be staying here again in the future.'
Gregory, Apex, NC

Wow, it is beautiful at the beach! This is right on the beach, not across the street, or a beach view, or take a trail to the beach.

No, when you step down from the deck at Amazing Grace beach house, you are on the beach!

COME STAY WITH US AND FIND OUT WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE IT:

"We have been coming to North Topsail for over 10 years. Last year we stayed at Amazing Grace for a week in July. It was the most pleasant of all the duplexes we have rented."

"Amazing Grace is truly a great find! The location is gorgeous, just steps from a quiet spot on the beach, and you can hear the ocean from every room in the house. We found ourselves wanting for nothing during our stay, with the exception of another week!"
Brenda, Alexandria, VA

"We stayed in Amazing Grace for a week with our daughter's family - Our close friends stayed in the duplex beside us with their son's family (same owner) - So our children and grandchildren spent a week becoming closer friends. This is the 2nd time we have taken a family vacation at the beach and Amazing Grace was the perfect place to stay. It was nicer than the description online and the way it is laid out is wonderful for a family trip. We actually cooked a pig underneath the carport and invited friends and family down for the day on Wednesday. The view was awesome! I took many pictures of beautiful sun rises, sun sets, rainbows, dolphins swimming by and my grandchildren enjoying the beach! The house was in awesome shape and everything in it worked as it should. The owner was awesome - answered all our questions and made us feel like our trip and the enjoyment of it was a priority of his. I recommend Amazing Grace to anyone who enjoys a week at the beach and I hope to stay again every summer."
Nannita, Beautancus, NC

"We spent 4th of July at Amazing Grace and it was wonderful! The house was very comfortable. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 kids and had plenty of room! The kitchen is well stocked with appliances/utensils and it was great to have a washer/dryer for all of the sandy towels!! The owner is very responsive and easy to communicate with . . . hopefully this will become an annual vacation for our family!"
Melissa, Avon, IN

"We had a wonderful stay at the beach house!!! We spent hours sitting on the deck… and my husband and I loved to wake up and have this view over the ocean. The kids enjoyed running back and forth to the beach.
So thank you very much for having us. We are thinking about coming back next year!"
MH, Pittsburgh, PA


Keywords: DUPLEX

Property manager

Steve Morrison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $25/day or $150 per week - per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No grilling on the deck - Fire Marshall Rule. Grill in the driveway.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean City Beach, a neighbourhood in Sneads Ferry. Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi and Escape Spa. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Sea Haven Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Surf City Pier - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ashe Island - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Seaview Pier - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Trailer Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Grace - Pet Friendly and Right on the Beach! located?

This Ocean City Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sea Haven Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf City Beach and North Topsail Beach. Seaview Pier and North Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lesa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

2025 New Year Getaway

The property manager was very responsive and kind. The beds were comfortable and the view from every floor in the house was stunning. The house was pet and kid friendly. The sunrises were absolutely stunning and there were so many stars due to limited light pollution. Definitely would recommend and will stay again one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

denise l.

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

Incredible

This was an amazing place to watch incredible sunrises and sunsets and dolphins … it is as close to the ocean as u can get … sleeping with the waves crashing outside your windows … and yes u can still hear them crashing! Such a great space not overcrowded with weird furniture.. I come with dog crate, beds and yoga mats so extra space is great and this place delivers! I also travel with extra laundry soap and dishwasher soap and toilet paper but here there was a great supply ( instead of just one pod for each) eliminating the need to run out and get supplies.. so whether this is the owner or a pay it forward deal .. I kept it going so great to hv stuff when u land! The owner steve was very communicative and helpful… appreciate the details as my gps did try to bring me a few doors down .. thanks steve!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Thanksgiving

Our stay was everything we dreamt of! From lying on the master bed with the door open listening to the waves crash snd watch the sun rise to having a direct access to the beach right off the balcony. Absolutely amazing! They had the place very well stocked with lots of extras! Also host was very easy to communicate with and quick to reply.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Comfortable and oceanside

This is a comfortable home right on the beach. As other reviews have noted, it could use some updating. However we were looking for something affordable on the beach and this place delivered. There are ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and gorgeous views of the ocean from the decks. Would definitely return if this place was closer to home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

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

Beach

Was awesome to step right off the deck on to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa M.

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

Loved the view

The view was amazing. Our trip came with sone hurdles due to a medical emergency. Thank goodness for the deck and view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

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

Right on beach REALLY

We had a wonderful stay. Only problem is our legs are not for stairs anymore! Ty again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan M.

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

Wonderful week

Great week. Wonderful location! Would have liked more seating . Host exceptional with correspondence!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Amazing vacation experience!

House was clean , organized with all essentials, great for our family of 5 and large breed dog. House was slightly dated but that didn’t bother us with the most beautiful view of the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna B.

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

Family Ties

Tim the owner was very accommodating when we had to have the refrigerator replaced. Small details could be replaced. Ex. Shower rings on the shower curtains, bar stools for the counter. Overall we had a good time. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug a.

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

Vacation home for 2024

We booked amazing Grace for our summer vacation. Great vacation home love the location. Beach right in front house was great beds were comfortable. Anything I needed. Steve was on top of easy communication with him. Definitely recommend staying with any , Home that Steve owns . We will definitely be in touch with him again for future vacation homes in that area. Probably stay at amazing Grace again. Probably one of the best homes we have stayed in and we book a house every year since 2008 somewhere Steve is top-notch definitely give five stars. If there were a 10 star we would give that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, property needs some attention

House was rated as exceptional which in my opinion is not accurate. Cleanliness was definitely questionable. Some examples: pet hair visible on stairs and on master bed skirt, the stairs had not been vacuumed as several wads of pet hair were removed, sliding door windows facing the beach were not cleaned and were completely covered over with salt and grime. We cleaned ourselves and they stayed pretty clear most of the week, not a chance they were touched before our arrival. Table tops were also pretty dusty. Shower curtain rings in both baths were rusty and the rust has stained the shower curtains. Overall the house needs some attention…walls are scarred, marked up, and just dirty. One of the sliding glass doors didn’t have a working lock and towel rods were loose and coming off the walls. While we did find them dead in the house we did notice some bug activity as well. Owner was attentive and communicative in assisting with an AC issue but sent a text to let us know a maintenance person was coming. We were on the beach, did not have our phone, and did not acknowledge or see the text. The maintenance man ended up on our back porch unannounced to us and made for a very uncomfortable situation. To end with some positives the location is great, view is awesome, porch is great and we had a fine week. However, to list this house as exceptional is false advertising. It needs some work and attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

VAL M.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Amazing Grace is a great place to stay! Wonderful views! Just steps from the beach & beautiful surf. We had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped. The whole place is especially clean and bug free. Plenty of towels & other linens, and the most comfortable beds. Would love to come back! Great communication with Steve, the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

our stay

Amazing Grace is a wonderful place to stay. The owner/property manager is so very attentive. When we had problems with the air conditioning unit he responded immediately to my concerns and the problem was quickly resolved. The beach is stunning and it was difficult to leave when our stay was completed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

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

Beach life

This was the absolutely best place to stay if you like the beach. We could just walk out the back door and we were on the beach. I could hear the ocean at night ,which was very relaxing. We will definitely return. Thanks, Deleen and Tommy
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M., Sanford, NC

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

Absolutely Amazing Grace

Wow!! Such a beautiful home and location. Everything in the property description was perfectly accurate. The owners were more than gracious and responded so quickly to my questions. Steve Morrison the owner even texted me some of his favorite restaurants in the area and we enjoyed delicious fresh seafood with waterfront dining for dinner and fantastic bagels for breakfast one morning. I highly recommend Amazing Grace as the perfect vacation spot and any additional properties that Steve and his wife own.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Icard, NC

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

Very nice home!

We had a great time at this home. Very clean, location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy S., PA

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

All about the view

The view was amazing. The rest was so so. Really needs some attention. The beds were awful. Most of dining chairs were broken. The living room furniture was dirty and worn, very uncomfortable. Lots of marks on walls. Can't use stove, its electric coil stove and the drip pans were replaced with ones that are too big so the heating unit doesnt sit flat. Didnt find that out until almost end of week. No screens. We had a problem during stay and owner was very quick to respond. No complaints there. The tv remotes, batterries dead and they were so dirty i wanted to use gloves. Super frustrating to get any 1 of them to work. Had i paid the in season rate, I would have been very upset. As it was, we overpaid, but the view is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Fantastic!!!! Amazing !!!

My husband and I stayed at Amazing Grace in need of relaxation. This beautiful home, with stunning direct ocean views, was perfect! Our dog, Thor, loved it as well! Thank you! Mike and Terri
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

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

Outstanding Views!

Beautiful views and great beach access (only a few steps from the beach!) Perfect for families.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly K.

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

Very relaxing!

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Amazing Grace! It was wonderful to be that close to the beach and we spent the majority of our time on the deck reading and watching the ocean. Our dog goes with us everywhere we go and we were able to eat at a different pet friendly restaurant every night. This was our first time in Topsail and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

A+ Stay in Topsail

We had a great vacation at Amazing Grace. The location cannot be beat with the beach only steps from the back door. The house is clean and comfortable. The owner is communicative and responsive to messages - especially appreciated as we were there during Tropical Storm Idalia. North Topsail is a low key, quiet town and if relaxing on the beach is what you are after.....this is the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence H.

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

Great Time

We had a wonderful vacation. The house was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

margaret m.

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

Amazing Grace

Landlord was accessible & very responsive to minor inconveniences. Would definitely consider booking again! Very convenient location...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Morrison

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I grew up in the mid-west and my wife grew up in Annapolis. She introduced me to sailing, water skiing, and a real love for the beach.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love Topsail Island. Being on an island, the ocean breezes, the salt air, and the wonderful people make this a great place to be. We have a dog who is my "daughter" (we only had boys). Sienna loves the beach, and when we bought this place we wanted to have a nice place that is also pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

Jimmy Buffett sings it best "But there's booze in the blender and soon it will render, that frozen concoction that helps me hang on."

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests