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New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC

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On the beach
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
North Topsail, NC
  • Popular LocationSeaview Pier4 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Topsail Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Shore Golf Course5 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)47 min drive

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About the area

Sneads Ferry

At this holiday home you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Seaview Pier and 2 km (1.2 mi) from North Topsail Beach. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a patio and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This beach holiday home offers barbecues and a lift. .In proximity to this North Topsail Beach holiday home you'll find Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Seaview Pier - 4 min walk
  • North Topsail Beach - 2 min drive
  • North Shore Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Thurston Art Gallery - 12 min drive
  • Surf City Pier - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crooked Lotus - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬6 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 "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC

The Portly Whale is an oceanfront, standalone home with a 3-stop elevator and views of the sunrise and Seaview Pier in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

Saturday to Saturday, 7 night weekly rentals (you must check-in and out on a Saturday) from May - October.
smaller highly minimum outside of that

There is an additional cleaning fee and a linen fee. All beds are prepared upon arrival.

We offer high-speed internet, Spectrum cable (via the Spectrum app) and smart televisions in every bedroom, as well as the living room.

When you arrive, gather your luggage and groceries and load them into the 3-stop elevator located inside the garage. Travel up to where your beach vacation begins! Note: The elevator stops and is accessed inside the bunk room on the 2nd level; therefore, we have included a safety feature (calling the elevator from this level requires a key) in the event children staying in this room become curious.

Kitchen Amenities
* New appliances 2023
* New stocked items 2023
* New cabinets and quartz countertops 2023
* Minimum service for 12 (dishes and silverware)
* Keurig and drip coffee makers
* Crockpot
* Roaster Oven (countertop)
* Blender
* Fully stocked for both baking and cooking
* Large pantry
* Air fryer built-in to oven
* Septic - disposal of oil, grease, and/or solid materials in sinks and/ or drains is strictly prohibited

Bedroom info

Each bed includes pillows (1 per twin, 2 per queen or king), linens, and quilts.

Top Level, Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom is located off of the Living/Great Room
* K bed, ceiling fan, smart TV, walk-in closet, dresser, ensuite bath

Middle Level, 4 Bedrooms
All bedrooms on this level share 2 hallway baths (one full bath with tub and shower, one ¾ bath with shower)
* Oceanview bedroom: 1 Q bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, and smart tv
* Oceanview bedroom: 1 Q bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, and smart tv
* Soundside bedroom: 4 T beds, closet, ceiling fan, smart tv
* Soundside bedroom: 1 Q bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, smart tv

Outdoor info

* Top and mid-level viewing decks overlooking the North Carolina coast
* Garage with elevator access and parking for 1 vehicle
* Outdoor shower
* Outdoor fish cleaning station
* Small recreation area ("yard")
* All-weather cornhole (removal from the yard is strictly prohibited, (i.e., please do not take to the beach)
* Washer pitching
* Driveway parking for 4 passenger vehicles
* NO Street Parking - Towing is enforced by the Town of North Topsail Beach

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

The kitchen is well stocked.

A separate security deposit for $850 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 25 years old and provide proper identification along with renter agreement. With credit card matching name on license.

$200 per pet, max of 2

Sol Searching Properties is a small 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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
On-site 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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Contactless check-in is available.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC?

The closest beach to New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC is Wrightsville Beach (52.2 km).

Does New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC?

No, New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

New Listing "The Portly Whale" 5 bed/3 bath oceanfront home in North Topsail NC Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Weekend
We spent our last weekend of summer at The Portly Whale and couldn’t have been happier. The house was so clean and stocked with everything we needed and more. The view was perfect and the beach so close. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

PAMELA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
DISSAPPOINTED WITH PORTLY WHALE !!!
No ice maker, freezer drawer very difficult to open, closets were damp (causing clothes to be wet). roof leak in master bathroom, supplied with the cheapest paper towels & toilet paper! Advertised as having beach toys & chairs. There were none!! For the amount of rent I paid, I expected a little more! Not to mention, I originally booked for 4 adults and 1 dog. At the last minute, all cancelled except for 1 adult. I asked for a reduction of fees, but Betsy did not refund. I was not expecting all to be refunded, but SOMETHING would have been appreciated due to the circumstances!! Location was EXCELLENT!!! Loved the balcony views!!! The weather was perfect!!! The ocean was like bathwater temperature!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023