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Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Holly Ridge, NC
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Seaview Pier
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Holly Ridge

Seaside stay .At this Holly Ridge vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of North Shore Golf Course and 9 miles (15 km) of Onslow County Public Library - Sneads Ferry Branch. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are North Topsail Beach and Holly Shelter Game Land.

What's nearby

  • North Shore Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • North Topsail Beach - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Seaview Pier - 16 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Surf City Pier - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 22 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Napoli Cafe - ‬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.

Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer

Welcome to The Spiral at Abbey Acres, your serene escape nestled in a coastal woodland minutes from the pristine beaches of Topsail and Surf City, NC. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of peace, tranquility, and convenience.

What to Expect

Unwind and rejuvenate in this secluded sanctuary, where the hustle and bustle of daily life melt away. The Spiral offers the ultimate escape, yet it is conveniently located between Jacksonville and Wilmington airports and near Camp Lejeune, Geiger, Johnson, New River, and Stone Bay Marine bases.

Dining and Cooking

Whether you prefer to indulge in the local cuisine or cook in our fully equipped kitchen, The Spiral caters to all your culinary desires.

Book Today

The Spiral books fast, so reserve your spot now for an unforgettable experience.

The Space

With The Spiral's Alice in Wonderland-inspired design, we aim to offer you a remarkable vacation and raise mental health awareness.

While at TheSpiral, you’ll enjoy:

Alice's Room:
Featuring a queen bed and sound machine.

Mad Hatter's Room:
Offers a queen bed with a dedicated work desk and chair.

These rooms include luxurious bedding for restful sleep and relaxation and full-length mirrors.

Amenities

Laundry:
A top-of-the-line Speed Queen washer and dryer are available. This commercial-grade washer offers environmentally friendly wash cycles and is available with complimentary eco-friendly laundry detergent.

Essentials:
Towels, linens, and a starter set of toiletries are provided for convenience.

Alternative Options

If The Spiral is unavailable for your desired dates, consider staying at The Station & The Safari on Vrbo, also part of the Abbey Acres community, where guests like you are welcome to stay.

Guest Access

Enjoy the freedom of a keyless self-check-in, making your arrival seamless and stress-free. During your stay, you’ll have access to Abbey Acres, an expansive three-acre area surrounded by nature.

Host Interaction

You're in great hands. We're a service-disabled veteran-owned and operated small business. Our property is professionally managed and cleaned after each stay. Feel free to reach out with any questions before or during your visit.

Location

The Spiral offers a unique combination of privacy and convenience. Tucked just off in the woods yet close to significant thruways, you’ll be ideally situated to explore our best beaches and Marine bases. Located between Jacksonville and Wilmington, you’re at the heart of everything.

Additional Details

This slice of heaven beats staying at a hotel and is more affordable and closer to Marine bases than staying at the beach.

House Rules:
No Smoking Policy:
Smoking or vaping inside will result in a $500 fine for cleaning & restoration. Evidence includes, but is not limited to, the smell of smoke, ashes, burns, or any other signs of smoking or vaping.

Cancellation Policy:
Once you make a reservation, our calendar is blocked, and we can only provide refunds within our policy. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for unforeseen events such as illness, funerals, or bad weather. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip.

Pet Policy:
Unlike most places, Abbey Acres welcomes up to three cats or dogs, regardless of size and breed. The spacious front yard features dedicated Zipline Dog Runs, providing plenty of room for your furry friends to play and stay engaged, keeping them happy. A small one-time fee ensures the property remains pet-friendly and your space is pet-ready upon arrival.

Over 30 Days: $350 for up to two pets, $450 for three pets

More Than Two Weeks up to 30 Days: $150 for up to two pets, $85 per pet for three pets ($255 total)

Up to Two Weeks: $75 for up to two pets, $65 per pet for three pets ($195 total)

When you add your pets to the reservation, the initial fee of $75 will automatically apply to your total. Please submit an inquiry for stays longer than two weeks or with more than two pets to ensure the appropriate fee is requested based on the duration of your stay and the number of pets.

Chargeback Policy:
Guests must address and attempt to resolve disputes with the host within 24 hours of the issue arising and provide relevant documentation and photos of their complaint.

Initiating a chargeback without first trying to resolve the dispute with the host is a breach of this policy. Guests must notify the host of their intent to file a chargeback and allow seven days for resolution.

Guests are responsible for reprocessing and legal costs associated with disputing a fraudulent chargeback.

Early Check-in and Late Checkout Policy:

Early Check-in Options:
Between 8 am - 12 noon: $97
After noon (4 hours prior): $75
After 2 pm (2 hours prior): $47

Late Checkout Options:
Between 3 pm - 9 pm: $97
By 3 pm: (4 hours later): $75
By 1 pm: (2 hours later): $47

Requests are subject to availability.

Please let us know as soon as possible so we can coordinate with our cleaners to ensure the place is ready for your early arrival or late departure.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a fair and enjoyable experience for all our guests.

We appreciate you booking with us.

Abbey Acres awaits you! Come Stay.

Property manager

Matt & Debra

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.2 mi (33-min drive) away from the Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.2 mi (11-min drive) from North Topsail Beach and 8.2 mi (12-min drive) from Surf City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer to downtown Holly Ridge?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Holly Ridge.

Marines peaceful retreat, The Spiral @ AbbeyAcres Near Beach with Washer & Dryer Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, quiet, relaxing, pet friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patience S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving visit

Our stay was awesome. The owners are wonderful people and were very communicative throughout the checkin process. We traveled with three small dogs and there was plenty of space for them to be walked. We were able to do laundry right outside the unit and was provided laundry sheets. Overall a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Very quiet, well maintained property that catered to guests as well as your animal. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and comfy

clean quiet and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Florence SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our Lejune visit

What a perfect place to be able to visit with my Marine son!!! He was only able to sign out for the day on Saturday and Sunday, and I was able to cook him a home cooked meal Saturday. Thankful for all of the small things that made our stay so much easier. There were even enough spices in the cabinet that I didn’t have to buy any to be able to cook him that meal. Thank you so very much for thinking of these things. Hoping to get back at least once more before he goes over seas. Be blessed and know that this little place is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back again

Another trip down to the Jacksonville area. Second time staying at the acres and it was just as great as I remembered! Can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seeing my Marine from Texas

Wonderful time!!! Will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean and awesome decor!!

We loved staying at the Spiral. The property was very clean and extremely well kept. The Decor was amazing and fun and the owners were available for anything we needed. Very cost efficient and just a short drive to the beach. Our dog, Sampson had a blast wandering the large property as well! Perfect stay for my family and I!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023