Waterfront Soundside Cottage - 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. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies, and be on prescription flea and tick medication. Proof is required after booking. Also, dogs must be crate trained, and housebroken, and crated anytime they are left alone in the home. No exceptions. If your dog is not accustomed to being crated, this may not be an enjoyable vacation for them. 😊
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.**
Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Playa de North Topsail, a orillas del agua. Acércate a North Shore Golf Course y Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi si buscas unas vacaciones activas, donde también puedes acercarte a atractivos turísticos como Ohana Paddle Sports y Mia's Marketplace. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center y Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach también merecen la pena. Tendrás oportunidad de disfrutar del agua realizando un sinfín de actividades (por ejemplo, recorridos en lancha motora), pero también podrás vivir grandes aventuras practicando el ecoturismo en las inmediaciones. Ver guía de viaje de Sneads Ferry
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis): a 47 min en coche
Restaurantes
McDonald's
A 10 min en coche
Fish Monger's Honest Seafood
A 16 min en coche
Sea View Fishing Pier
A 7 min en coche
Napoli Cafe
A 7 min en coche
Splash By The Sea
A 6 min en coche
Preguntas frecuentes
¿En Waterfront Soundside Cottage - Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4. se aceptan mascotas?
Sí, los perros pueden quedarse en este alojamiento, con un máximo de 1 en total, siempre y cuando no pesen más de 9 kg.
¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Waterfront Soundside Cottage - Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4. ?
El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.
¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Waterfront Soundside Cottage - Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4. ?
Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 16:00.
¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Waterfront Soundside Cottage - Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4. ?
La salida se realiza a las 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Waterfront Soundside Cottage - Private Dock - Steps To The Beach! Sleeps 4. ?
A orillas del agua, esta casa de vacaciones ofrece alojamiento a menos de 2 kilómetros de Playa de Surf City y Sea Haven Beach. North Topsail Beach está a 4,5 km de distancia.
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10/10 Excelente
Emily B.
30 de jul de 2026
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This is our second time returning to stay at this property from a few years ago. It is the perfect location, has all the amenities you would need from the kitchen to the beach, I couldn’t recommend this place enough for a small group of 4 to stay at.
Se alojó 4 noches en julio de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Andy B.
5 de jul de 2026
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Excellent stay and a wonderfully appointed and lovely house. Great access to sound and beach. Great touches and conveniences throughout the house.
Se alojó 4 noches en julio de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Brittany A.
28 de may de 2026
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Host was extremely responsive and helpful. Beautiful home and perfect location in North Topsail. Would definitely book again. Thank you!
Se alojó 4 noches en mayo de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Cheryl M.
29 de jul de 2026
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This home is so charming & beautifully decorated! The owner has thought of everything you may need and more. The home was so clean and impeccably maintained. You’ll love the dock where I spent most of my time. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this home!!!!
Se alojó 4 noches en julio de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
REN M.
22 de jun de 2025
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The Perfect Spot
If you want easy access to both the beach and the sound while having an excellent home to stay in then this is the place.
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Kristy D.
14 de may de 2026
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The house was beautiful and had everything you need to cook in and prepare meals. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The home overall was lovely and we spent tons of time sitting on the pier watching the fish jump. We even had a visit from a mom and baby dolphin. We would definitely stay again.
Se alojó 4 noches en mayo de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Michael C.
25 de jul de 2025
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Steps to the Beach! Great amenities, and access to to the beach. If you visit, make sure to take advantage of sunsets on the rear deck.
Se alojó 3 noches en julio de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Frank O.
1 de sept de 2025
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This is beautifully designed & well maintained space with high quality amenities. It was as nice on the inside as it was to be outside. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Se alojó 6 noches en agosto de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Lou H.
20 de sept de 2025
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Amazing! A beautiful place. Looking forward to another visit soon I hope.
Se alojó 12 noches en septiembre de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Sandra C.
1 de nov de 2025
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Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful decor.
Se alojó 4 noches en octubre de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Misty A.
16 de jul de 2025
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Great location! Clean and updated nicely. Loved the decor and relaxing dock!
Se alojó 4 noches en julio de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Ashli C.
29 de may de 2026
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Michelle is an amazing host! The home is beautiful, well equipped, clean, and the perfect getaway sanctuary. The private dock is perfect for morning coffee and a happy hour glass of wine. Beach access is across the street so super easy walk. The cottage is located in a great spot, being close to Surf City and the farmer’s market. Definitely recommend - 10/10!
Se alojó 8 noches en mayo de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Ashley D.
23 de may de 2024
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Beer on the Pier!
Excellent property with amazing sunsets. The house has all top provisions and excellent location.
Se alojó 4 noches en mayo de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
Lisa P.
10 de sept de 2024
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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.
Se alojó 6 noches en septiembre de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
William H.
21 de sept de 2024
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Perfect location
Perfect location on the marsh side with beautiful view.
Se alojó 5 noches en septiembre de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
Michael A.
28 de jun de 2026
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We had a wonderful stay! This house is better than depicted in the summary and its pictures. The views out back on the dock are absolutely amazing at sunset and it is just a few steps away to the beach. We found that we enjoyed spending time here more than any other place on the island. We a had fabulous time in the well appointed living spaces, making use of the excellent and expansive trove of games and puzzles, wanted for nothing with respect to the kitchen supplies and were amazed at every wonderful detail. The chairs, cart, Shibumi and boogie boards were an added treat!! An excellent stay all around, and we will certainly be back!
Se alojó 4 noches en junio de 2026
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10/10 Excelente
Valerie P.
12 de nov de 2024
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Pure perfection!
The house was beautifully decorated and appointed with everything you could need and more! We will definitely be booking again the future!
Se alojó 4 noches en noviembre de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
Susan K.
13 de nov de 2025
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Well cared for home
Se alojó 3 noches en octubre de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Casey S.
21 de jul de 2024
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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
Se alojó 5 noches en julio de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
Anthony S.
19 de jun de 2025
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North Topsail Island
Property is in great location. The ocean is a short walk across the street and there is a great dock with a beautiful marsh behind the house, great to relax on the back deck or dock to watch the sunset!
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Jill M.
5 de may de 2025
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Perfect place
We love this house so much!! Second time staying here and hope for many more! Our most favorite place at the beach! We love everything about it, sound, beach, kitchen, views, location!!! Clean and fully stocked.
Se alojó 3 noches en mayo de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Fred C.
8 de oct de 2024
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North topsailt beach
Enjoy the stay whoever did the decorations was a true professional. It is great well done high-quality of everything.
Se alojó 4 noches en octubre de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
Seth P.
26 de jun de 2024
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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.
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2024
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10/10 Excelente
stacey k.
30 de jun de 2025
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nice beach stay
This home is exactly what is shows, and the dock and sunsets are just beautiful. Very comfortable.
Se alojó 3 noches en junio de 2025
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10/10 Excelente
Brittney V.
16 de abr de 2024
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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