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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Holly Ridge, NC
  • Surf City Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Missiles and More Museum with a stay here. Also, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Thomas Tackle and Seafood is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Missiles and More Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Surf City Pier - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Oval & Ale - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬27 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.

New Listing “How it Usta be”

Welcome the "How it Usta Be" this charming 4 bed 2 bath beach cottage is just as the name applies. Do you have memories of coming to Topsail Beach as a kid and staying at a cute cottage, this is it. This home is staying true to it's root. This home will bring back all the nostalgic feels of years ago and memories being made.

As an added touch, and unique to Sol Searching Properties, you will find for your convenience, “starter” items. Please keep in mind these are meant to start your vacation, not supply your whole stay. These items include
- Coffee, sugar, sugar alternative, creamer and filters.
- a new kitchen scrubber
- a dish towel and washcloth
- dish soap
- powdered laundry soap
- bar soap per bathroom
- ziplock bags
- trash bags
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- CLEAN linens, including comforters and shams.
- Pack and play, high chair, noise machines available upon request, first come first serve
- Beach towels

A separate security deposit for $200 and renters agreement will run through Ownerez after booking. This is a requirement to keep the booking.

Renter making the booking must be at least 23 years old and provide proper identification along with renter agreement. With credit card matching name on license.

Sol Searching Properties is a luxury turnkey boutique type rental management company, one that has all the fine details worked out. We are local to the island and enjoy sharing some of the island’s best kept secrets with you. Please look us up and give us a shout out.

Property manager

Betsy Powell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is New Listing “How it Usta be” to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does New Listing “How it Usta be” have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is New Listing “How it Usta be” to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 10.6 mi (19-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does New Listing “How it Usta be” offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at New Listing “How it Usta be”?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at New Listing “How it Usta be”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at New Listing “How it Usta be”?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does New Listing “How it Usta be” have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does New Listing “How it Usta be” have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is New Listing “How it Usta be” to downtown Topsail Beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Topsail Beach.

New Listing “How it Usta be” Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christophe P.

Meh

No central AC, uncomfortable beds, no dishwasher... One ac window unit not repaired... Won't go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georganne C.

Shower

Wonderful but outside shower and first floor shower could use repairs. We had to use upstairs shower the whole week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We had a great time staying at How it Usta Be. It was a VERY short walk to the beach and the sound - and an easy walk to "downtown" Topsail Beach. The house was clean, the furniture and beds were comfortable, and we had everything we needed. Screen doors and decks were great!! Plenty of dishes and pots and pans and nice sink for washing. Air conditioning for the separate spaces was nice-we don't agree on temperature! (Master bedroom shares the ac for the main living space. )There is a nice yard below with a grill and a porch swing-and lots of birds. How It Usta Be was simple-and simply lovely! We see why the owner's cherish this Topsail Beach legacy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps, at one time the property "Usta be' nice and cared for unless it always looked and felt run down.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023