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☀️Waterfront Cottage With Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️

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Property grounds
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Sneads Ferry

When you stay at this vacation home in Sneads Ferry, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ashe Island and 3 mi (4.8 km) from North Topsail Beach.

What's nearby

  • North Topsail Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ashe Island - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Seaview Pier - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Surf City Pier - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪City Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Minervini's New York Bagel Co. - ‬7 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.

☀️Waterfront Cottage With Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️

Welcome to Steps To The Sound, an adorable and cozy soundside cottage in North Topsail Beach. This home was meticulously renovated and decorated by veteran vacation home owners/managers, who have been offering exceptional rentals to travelers since 2012. This home sleeps a maximum of four, and while it may be on the small side, it is full of character, amenities and was designed with guest needs in mind.

We are in an ideal location in North Topsail, convenient to both Surf City and Sneads Ferry. The beach access is a short walk across Island Drive.

The home is located directly on the sound, and offers a private dock to enjoy peace and quiet, and stunning sunsets over the sound. The main living area was transformed from a cramped space with too many walls to an open floor plan with a large dining island, and views of the sound from the kitchen and living area. There is a cushy & comfy sofa, two swivel chairs (for facing both the sofa and the TV) and a 65" Smart TV. The kitchen is fully stocked for your cooking needs, and we have a steamer pot ready for your vacation seafood boils. We offer a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet that's left empty for guest food storage. We keep the kitchen stocked with dish soap, dishwasher tabs, hand soap, kitchen towels, 2 rolls of paper towels and a full supply of trash bags.

There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both bedrooms have premium Tempur-Cloud mattresses by Tempurpedic. The master bedroom has a king bed, and ensuite bathroom with custom tile shower, and sound views with a slider to the back deck. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and is adjacent to the hallway full bath with custom tiled bathtub/shower combo. Each bedroom has custom closets with shelving and dual hanging space. Although the cottage is compact, we have taken great care to maximize storage for your personal items. Each bedroom also features nightstands with drawers for your clothing or essentials. We supply all linens (sheets, towels, and beach towels).

There is a laundry room in the cottage as well with a full-size stackable washer/dryer, an iron & ironing board, a vacuum and mop for any spills/sand, and a supply of basic cleaning supplies. We keep a supply of turkish towels you can take to the beach with you.

Our under house storage contains beach chairs for your use, a Yeti backpack cooler, and a Shibumi Shade and a beach cart. We have an open air outdoor shower behind the house where you can rinse off the beach salt & sand, and the fence has hooks for your beach towels.

We are dog friendly for one adult dog under 20 lbs, housebroken and crate trained only, please. We have a small fenced area in the side yard with dog turf for safe potty breaks.

Bring your kayaks or rent them locally. We are just two doors down from the North Topsail kayak launch at W Rodney Knowles Park.

We have considered it an honor to host travelers at our vacation rentals since 2012. In addition to Steps To The Sound, we also offer an oceanfront home that sleeps 8 (4 BR/3 BA), called Steps To The Sea, which is just a few houses down. We also have two cabins in the Smoky Mountains (Next Step Heaven and A Step Above), and two rentals in Englewood FL (SW Gulf Coast) on Manasota Key (Next Step Paradise and Next Step Serenity).

Guests acknowledge there are RING floodlight cameras at the driveway level for security purposes only. **THE CONTENT ABOVE IS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER/MANAGER. EVERYTHING BELOW THIS MESSAGE IS AUTOGENERATED BY VRBO AND MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS PROPERTY.**

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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 is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games and ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michelle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: One adult dog (under 20lb), must be crate trained.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 13 and over only, due to the dock.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

☀️Waterfront Cottage With Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4.☀️ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding - 5 Stars!
Outstandingly clean! Very well stocked with all you need for an enjoyable stay. Kitchen supplies were top quality! Conveniently located to launch each day's activities. Spectacular sunset experience from rear deck and dock. Outstanding communication with owner throughout stay. Thanks for a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps To The Beach
5 stars to Michelle - superb customer service and communication. That makes all the difference when renting. House was great. Super clean, recent renovation with many upgraded items. Will definitely look at this property or others that Michelle has for future vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rex p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Snow
Great little get away with the wife and pup. Had a minor issue with pipes had frozen with the unlikely snow we had that week. Owner was very quick in getting plumber out and even ordered gallons of water in case it couldn't get fixed that night. Overalll a great stay except for me the bed was a little hard but wife seemed to like it.except doe me
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Clean, and Comfy Cottage
This cottage was so sweet! Stylishly decorated, simple yet elegant. Very comfortable and clean and nice and bright! Nothing lacking in amenities. Your own private view of the Sound and just a short walk across the street to the ocean. Peaceful and quiet. It was just perfect for two friends needing their own bed and bath and a lovely kitchen and comfy living area. We loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO EVER!
FANTASTIC house and location. High end amenities, appliances, furniture, and decor. The layout was perfect for meals and conversations. The kitchen was top of the line with every supply needed for an extended stay. The Dreamcloud mattresses were a game changer and convinced us to replace ours at home.The private dock was perfect for lazy late day afternoons and the walk to the beach was just a few minutes. We used the front and back porch for morning coffee and happy hours and the outdoor shower was always a fan favorite for our dog, Bentley. We highly recommend this place for anyone who loves the overall beach vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure perfection!
The house was beautifully decorated and appointed with everything you could need and more! We will definitely be booking again the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

al e.

Liked: Cleanliness
absolutely fabulous
this is an incredible property and the handler Michelle is top notch seriously exceeded our expectations!!! book it if you're interested!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

Liked: Cleanliness
North topsailt beach
Enjoy the stay whoever did the decorations was a true professional. It is great well done high-quality of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location on the marsh side with beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Love, love, love this place. Clean, well stocked, nicely decorated, and spacious for the 2 of us. Close to the beach and kayak launch as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Serene
Such a cozy, comfortable, and clean place. Just a short walk to the beach. The boys enjoyed being able to fish right off the dock. The place offers so many cooking options which was perfect for a family to make homemade meals
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the most enjoyable and peaceful trips I have experienced.
The property and location are beautiful. My family and I frequent the island as we use to live in Wilmington several years back. The location was perfect for me as I enjoy being on the sound for the tranquility and quiet but we were also only a walk across the street to the beach. The host is very organized, sweet, and communicative. The house is fully stocked and so much detail is put into the preparation. I brought a candle and some fresh flowers, and felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
The house was beautiful and the location was perfect. Such a short walk to the beach! The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and more
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kid free getaway
My wife and I stayed here for a kid free vacation. Listing/descriptions were extremely accurate in our opinion. Place was clean and well stocked with numerous supplies, linens, and kitchen equipment/supplies. The dock is peaceful and the beach access is a short walk away. Less than five minutes away. We had a wonderful, relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic First VRBO Stay
What a wonderful and relaxing stay in North Topsail Beach at Steps to the Sound. The house was neat and clean and decorated beautifully. Check in was easy once I found out how to operate a Kwikset lock from the owner who was always easy to reach. The layout of the home was open and the back deck provided spectacular sunsets each night while the front porch was perfect for having my coffee in the morning.I got to bring my 10 lb. Silky Terrier with me and the host even had special items there for her, including a small built in crate. She preferred the one she stays in each night but it was so nice to have that option. Top of the line appliances made fixing my meals easy and after going to the grocery store I could eat in all weekend. Thank you for such a great first time stay with VRBO and an excellent weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute, remodeled house in a great location
We loved having the dock on the marsh and also being across from the beach. The house was well-supplied and a great use of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Overall
Nice location with easy access to the beach. House was super clean with all the right amenities. Michelle was very nice and responded quickly to all of our questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This is a beautiful cottage with perfect decor. Comfy in every way. The owner has done a fantastic job to make everything easy to relax and never leave the cottage but to walk down the dock or beach. Cleanliness is great also. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little house
Perfect size house for two and a fur baby. It has a very well stocked kitchen and everything you need for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed the deck over looking the sound. Only improvement I would suggest would be to put a roof over back deck to enjoy space when its hot or raining. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beer on the Pier!
Excellent property with amazing sunsets. The house has all top provisions and excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful stay
property was very clean updated appliances. Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house was everything and more. The kitchen was fully stocked. The location was perfect! Having our pup with us for the trip made it even better
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

L C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
This was the most well stocked/appointed home we've ever rented. A chef's dream where everything you need is already there. We loved the private dock right on the sound and the beach was just a short walk right across the street. And Michelle was very quick to respond to any questions. This was the perfect sized home for our family of 3. We will definitely be renting from her again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time at this lovely cottage
Everything about this lovely cottage was as advertised. Great location - just minutes walk to the public beach access. The bedroom was super comfortable and we loved the view of water off the back deck. Everything was just as you would expect to have at your own home. We cooked, relaxed, walked the beach, and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Weekend Escape
Gorgeous cottage. Immaculate and entirely renovated with lovely design choices. Beautiful marsh views and just across the street from the ocean. Perfect size for two teens, dog, and me. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024