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Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly!

Vacation home near Surf City Beach in Topsail Beach

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Beach
TV
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

Seaside stay .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Missiles and More Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Thomas Tackle and Seafood is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Topsail Beach - 28 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 48 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • Figure Eight Island - 59 min drive - 35.9 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 61 min drive - 38.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Bori Cafe Bar - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬32 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.

Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly!

Welcome to Dream On #145, a quintessential Topsail Beach cottage, a Landmark Vacation Rentals home! Located on the quiet south end of Topsail Island, Dream On #145 offers sprawling sound views with a private boat dock for you to enjoy! Guests can bring or rent a boat, jet skis, kayaks, or paddleboards and dock right at the house for the duration of your stay and enjoy endless hours exploring the sound of Topsail Island. Kayaks and paddleboards can be launched right from the floating dock, and the fenced in yard is a great for those who want to bring their dog along on vacation (an additional non-refundable fee of $300 per dog applies, with a maximum of two dogs allowed).

Guests will enter the house from the main floor deck and will be welcomed into the clean, coastal kitchen with bar seating for 4 and a dining area with seating for 6. The living room offers comfortable seating and canal front deck access with long range views of the sound. A queen sleeper sofa is available in the living room for an additional sleeping space. There are four bedrooms, each with a TV and access to one of two full bathrooms. The first bedroom has a king sized bed with canal views and has a Jack and Jill bathroom that is shared with a bedroom with a queen sized bed. The other two bedrooms, one queen with canal views, and one with two twin over twin bunk beds, each have access to the hall bathroom.

The back deck overlooking the canal with long range sound views is great place to relax at any time of the day to enjoy the sights and sounds that Topsail has to offer. Guests can access their boat or other watercraft on the private dock or enjoy fishing directly off the dock in the canal. The covered carport offers a two-seater swing, great for curling up with a good book and enjoying the cool ocean breeze. The public beach access is a short walk down the street with pristine beaches that are never crowded waiting for you to soak up the sun or try your hand at surf fishing. There is an outdoor shower located in the carport for rinsing off after a day at the beach. A full sized washer and dryer are located in lower level storage room (not pictured). Dogs are welcome! Please note the boat lift is not available for guest use.

There is a keyless entry lock on the entrance door. Guests are assigned a personal entrance code for the duration of their stay. Guests will be emailed their door code prior to their check-in. Beds will be made upon your arrival. Please note, top bunks and trundles will not be made. A First Night Amenity Kit which includes: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Trash Bags and More will be waiting for you! Professional cleaning service is provided after every guest stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2625-254655

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.8 mi (63-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Surf City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! to downtown Topsail Beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Topsail Beach.

Dream On #145 - Private boat dock, short walk to the beach, dog friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic views. Very clean but could use new carpet.Beach is fantastic. WarTer chess and fishing from the dock- awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Family Fun!

Great house for young 20 year olds to 80 year olds! Lots of fun, family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Great layout

We loved the location and the views were amazing! The layout of the house was great only change I would put a stackable washer/dryer in the newly refinished bathroom for ease of use for all.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew B.

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

Only disappointment

It was disappointing we didn’t have a second shower until Thursday since they were in the middle of remodeling and we didn’t find out until we were on our way down Saturday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Second Visit - Still a Dream!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 2nd time staying here and we enjoyed it even more. They've renovated the other bathroom now, removed some of the carpet, added blinds and curtains, got awesome glider chairs for the canal side porch, a couple of wooden chairs and drink table for the road-side porch, and added stairs into the water on the floating dock. All wonderful improvements to an already great place on the water, with a short walk to the beach and nice sound views of the dolphins and sunsets. Still could use a table/chairs for dining al fresco, and maybe a fish cleaning table, but still very grateful to the owners for sharing their home and allowing pets and use of the dock. The only complaint is for other "guests" putting dirty dishes back in the cabinets and not picking up after their dogs in the yard... so come on people - don't be rude and disrespectful. That's not a big deal and not the owners', cleaners' or rental company's fault, so don't let that stop you from renting here! We would definitely go again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

It’s a Dream

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Dream On #145 in a fabulous location with an awesome view. It seems these are newer owners that are undertaking some fabulous transitions and we can’t wait to see what they do with this place. The decking right to the dock to our boat was great and the fencing for the dogs was such a gift. It was very clean and comfortable inside. We would have preferred no carpet and darker blinds for the bedroom windows, and my wife wanted to organize the kitchen, but that’s just us being picky. The only real complaint is that this rental does need more and comfortable outdoor furniture, as 4 (+ 1 unusable/broken) plastic chairs really doesn’t cut it for a place that holds many more people and where you want to enjoy the outdoors! We would have loved to eat dinner outside while watching the sunset, but there was no table or umbrella/shade. Also, no table on the covered soundfront porch either. That said, we would still return and recommend this place to others. Right on the water, short walk to the beach, working bathrooms, comfortable beds, clean linens provided... it’s already a dream!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maitland B.

Fine time for Family!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time! The house is dog-friendly but was clean and in overall nice condition. The kitchen was especially well-equipped for a rental property. It felt more like we borrowed a house from a good friend vs rental property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024