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10% discount remaining summer weeks-Unique Beach House-2 min. walk to Beach!

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Waterway End of Road - stroll down and enjoy fabulous sunsets!
"At Last" - wonderful front porch, downstairs shower, utility room and parking.
Rockers and glider line the spacious covered front porch.
Living room with smart TV, comfy, reclining sofa and recliner
Living Rm has 51" HDTV with internet access, DVD player, games, books & movies

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holly Ridge, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Level

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Upstairs

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

10% discount remaining summer weeks-Unique Beach House-2 min. walk to Beach!

After years of family trips to Topsail Island and creating wonderful memories, we now have our very own beach house – “AT LAST”!!! It is located on the south end of beautiful Topsail Island and is a two-minute walk to the beach. Appropriately named, “At Last” is truly the perfect beach get away with three roomy bedrooms, two baths, open floor plan, enclosed outside shower and even an outside sink to clean your catch of the day and special shells. It is so unique – definitely a beach house like no other. Although siding now covers the logs on the exterior, the house was originally built as a log cabin. Inside, you can still see the hand crafted tongue and grove walls in the living area and master bedroom. In the downstairs bedrooms, the tongue and grove, beamed ceilings give each room such a cozy, warm feeling.

The open living area, with grand vaulted ceiling, includes a kitchen that’s well-stocked with small appliances, utensils, pots, pans, plenty of dinnerware and silverware. The dining area has a table for six and a bar that seats three additional folks. In the unlikely event of rain at the beach, you can enjoy the living room 51” flat-panel HDTV, watch a movie on the DVD/Blu-ray player, read a book, play a game or put together a puzzle.

There's a long, covered front porch with rocking chairs and glider and also a large screened back porch that's surrounded by your own maritime forest of Live Oaks. The private balcony off the large upstairs master bedroom (with king-size bed) is a wonderful place to enjoy the ocean view while having your morning coffee. The master bath, with new tile shower and glass doors, was recently renovated with new flooring, ceiling, sink, fixtures and nautical décor. On the main level, “At Last” has two additional roomy bedrooms with nice flat panel HDTVs, DVD players and another full bath. In the downstairs utility room, you'll find a full-size washer, dryer and extra refrigerator as well as storage for the provided beach chairs, boogie boards, sand buckets, and beach toys. Our home comfortably accommodates a maximum of eight guests with plenty of parking space. However, because of the unique features of At Last, we must adhere to a very strict no pets policy and no smoking.

Topsail Island is a beautiful, safe, unspoiled, barrier island with 26 miles of wonderful sandy beaches. “At Last” is located in the family-oriented Topsail Beach community on a friendly, quiet street that’s great for biking, jogging, or strolling down by the water. From our house, it’s just a few steps to the beach where you can relax, soak up the sun, and watch the waves lap onto the wide, sandy shore. Walking down the street, in the other direction, it dead ends into the picturesque waterway where sunsets are magnificent!

We looked a long time to find just the right beach place and know this is it!! Come on down, settle into our cozy home, stroll on the beach, cast a line, enjoy the area and we’re sure you’ll agree that you, too, have found your favorite beach vacation spot – At Last!!!

Property manager

Jean Carter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Because of construction of the house, we must insist upon absolutely no smoking and no pets!
All guests, except family members of the individual requesting reservation for him or herself, must be at least 25

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Topsail Beach

Located in Holly Ridge, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach 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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Holly Ridge, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Surf City Pier - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sloop Point Plantation - 24 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Crab House & Oyster Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Crab Pot - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% discount remaining summer weeks-Unique Beach House-2 min. walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 10% discount remaining summer weeks-Unique Beach House-2 min. walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 10% discount remaining summer weeks-Unique Beach House-2 min. walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 10% discount remaining summer weeks-Unique Beach House-2 min. walk to Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Star B.

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

A much needed getaway "At Last"

We loved the cottage and everything about it. "At Last" is very appropriate as a name for the cottage as well especially when a vacation is much needed and you pull in and are there "At Last" and everything is perfect from that point on. We rented linens which provided bed clothes and towels for baths and kitchen. Jean can recommend a linen rental place if you like. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities for cooking and snacking and even baking, with a Keurig for your coffee needs. If you don't have your own beach chairs and such that you bring with you there is even a lot of that stuff there for your use but make sure you follow the few rules that there are and leave the cottage like you found it or better so you and others can continue to enjoy this gem. The hostess and owners are just the best. I would definitely recommend "At Last" to anyone looking for a wonderful cottage to hide-a-way in for a week or two or more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn P.

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

Great beach spot!

Fun & easy-going spot on Topsail. Great communication from the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

We will be back!

I highly recommend staying at this wonderful home. The house was clean, check-in was easy, and the host was wonderful to work with. A short walk to the beach, which was never very crowded. My family will book this home again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake I.

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

Relaxing Vacation Home

Great place, short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamalyn J.

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

Beach perfection!

We absolutely loved our stay! Everything about “At Last” was perfect for us! The walk to the beach was literally a minute! Jean was the sweetest, most perfect host. We fell in love with Topsail Island and we are frequent “gulf goers!” Also, highly recommend Britiany for renting bedsheets as it was so easy! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

First time at Topsail

Great location close to public access to beach. Quiet neighborhood. The beach was not crowded at all. Would visit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Topsail- At Last

My family and I very much enjoyed our stay here. It was comfortable, clean, and a wonderful location for us. We especially loved the back porch! We opted to bring our own linens (sheets and towels), but the owner does have a linen service recommendation if you’d prefer that. The booking process was a little more involved than I’m used to (printing off a contract, signing it, and mailing to owner), but she was very generous and accommodating and simplified the process for me. In the long run, given the very reasonable price of the rental, it was worth the extra booking steps. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Blue Ridge travelers

This is a lovely cottage with very easy walk to beautiful Topsail beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Relaxation

It was what needed justbto relax. The house was very nice and the location was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Girls getaway

“At Last” was a dream come true! Even with the threat of Idalia, we had the time of our lives. The house was perfect and we could not ask for better hosts. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

aneece k.

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

3rd times the charm

Another great time at at last! Great house beach location etc. obviously I highly recommend as I’ve stayed there three times and will again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Time

We had an awesome time. The house is beautiful and a couple of steps from the beach. Jean is the rental agent and she is fantastic. I had I great week with my wife and sons and our friends Topsail is a great place and this is a great home to experience it from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Second Time

This house is perfect for a mid size group, outside area is GREAT. This is our second year at the same house, hopefully we will be able to go back again. Access to the beach is wonderful. Communication with the owner was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Areg M., Charlotte

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

A perfect stay

Our family with four children absolutely loved every aspect of our stay! Perfect location, just two houses down from the beach, with beach access directly across from the road. House had every amenity desired. Master bedroom upstairs with a balcony, Perfect for adults. Two bedrooms downstairs with a bathroom with plenty of sleeping spaces for the kids. Outdoor shower clean and easily accessible and lots of space outside to hose off and clean up after the beach. Relaxing private and spacious patio, enclosed with nets for evening relaxation. A great stay in a perfect house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Highly recommend!

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house is in a fantastic location for walking to and from the beach. The neighborhood was laid back and quiet, and the beach is uncrowded and gorgeous. If you’re looking for a safe, family friendly place to stay with a very short walk to the beach, this is the place for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

At Last

Immaculate condition, a half a block to the beach, our 3 rd time renting this property. We enjoy it so love much !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky W., Anderson,sc

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

Beautiful time!

Loved staying at this property!!! It is perfect for my family! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

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

Solid Spot

Location was amazing. Loved the house. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful property and so close to the beach. Property manager is the best (Jean) Could've been cleaner, definitely not as clean as all the other times we have been there, but maybe they have different people doing it than before. Regardless, we still loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

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

At Last Delivered

Awesome house, great neighborhood, the locals that I met were very nice and helpful. Weather was great as well. Topsail is definitely a wonderful place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Loved ‘At Last’

Property was exactly as described! Beautiful house! View from Master Bedroom deck was amazing! Loved the set up of the home. Was perfect for my family. The walk to the beach was so quick! There were beach boards and chairs! We bought a few and left them for others to enjoy!! Lucky to have found this property! We had an amazing 2 weeks!! Jean was so quick to respond to my questions! Hopefully we can stay there again next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Overall GREAT experience. Location is very quiet but still close to everything. It filled my heart to see my 3 year old grandson on his first visit to the beach. The house was clean and well kept, the kitchen has everything you need to stay in and cook family meals for all. Plenty of sleeping space for everyone. Thanks for allowing us to use your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

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

Clean, Close, and Comfortable!

We had a great week here! The home is very clean. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed. The description on VRBO was accurate. The property owner/manager was very friendly and easy to reach. The walk to the beach was very short. It's actually closer than it looks online. We loved having the master bedroom upstairs and the kids' bedrooms downstairs. Perfect space for our week by the sea. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Enjoyable

We really enjoyed our stay and the location is great. Everything was just as the renters presented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Back for a second stay

This was our second time at “At Last.” It was an incredible week. The house was just right for our family. Porch was perfect after long days at the beach. The owner was helpful and responsive any time we needed to reach out. Highly recommend this property, and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jean Carter

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I grew up going to my grandmother's cottage on Topsail Island and loved every minute spent there. That beachfront cottage, however, was taken in Hurricane Fran (1996) and could not be rebuilt. For a very long time, I dreamed of having a house on Topsail Island. I met my significant other, Greg, a few years ago and found that he loved the beach as well. After talking for years, we began planning for a beach house and, of course, it had to be on Topsail!

Why they chose this property

We started looking for a beach place but soon realized it would not be an easy, nor quick, task. For so long, we looked at so many places but it had to be the right location, the right house, and the right "feel". In June, 2013, after two years of searching, we finally found it - "At Last" - thus the name!! It was perfect - right location, right size, unique, and that oh so special "feel"!! We immediately fell in love and love it more every time we go!

What makes this property unique

The uniqueness of a "log cabin" at the beach first got our attention and the beautiful setting among the Live Oaks was icing on the cake! We felt, when we first walked in, that we were "home". And now for the "rest of the story": A year after buying a beach house together and after eight years of being together as a couple, Susan and Greg were married - on the beach, at Topsail. Can you guess what song was playing as the bride walked down the beach? Yes, it was "At Last" of course!!!

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