Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape in Holly Ridge

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May 2025

June 2025

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Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142152 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet friendly
Washer
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Topsail Beach, NC

Surf City Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Sea Turtle Hospital
‪19 min walk‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

This vacation home places you next to Surf City Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Missiles and More Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Sea Turtle Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Surf City Pier - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Bar - ‬20 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬29 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬26 min drive
‪Oval & Ale - ‬29 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬26 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.

Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape

Escape to Coastal Bliss at Barnacle – Your Perfect Beachfront Retreat!

Nestled on the serene southern end of breathtaking Topsail Beach, Barnacle offers the ultimate oceanfront escape. With an expansive stretch of pristine shoreline just steps from your door, you’ll wake up to the rhythmic sounds of the waves and be mesmerized by endless panoramic views of the glistening Atlantic.

This spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom haven is designed for comfort and relaxation, making it ideal for families and groups seeking the perfect balance of adventure and tranquility. Recently reconstructed oceanfront decks and balconies invite you to bask in the sun, sip your morning coffee with the salty breeze, or unwind under a blanket of stars. The extra-wide, 6-foot beach access walkway ensures effortless trips to and from the sand, making your beach days as easy as they are enjoyable.

Inside, the inviting living room boasts plush seating strategically arranged to showcase stunning ocean views. Whether you're curled up with a book, catching a movie on one of the four flat-screen TVs with cable, or streaming your favorite playlist with high-speed WiFi, you’ll find endless ways to relax.

Venture just minutes away to explore charming shops, restaurants, and local attractions in Topsail Beach and Surf City. For a classic coastal experience, head to Jolly Roger Pier—perfect for fishing, sightseeing, or simply soaking in the beauty of the open sea.

With two King beds, four Queens, and two Twins, there's plenty of room for everyone to sleep in comfort. From sunrises over the water to moonlit walks on the sand, Barnacle is more than just a vacation rental—it’s a destination where unforgettable memories are made.

Book your stay today and experience the magic of oceanfront living!

➤This property is pet-friendly! A non-refundable fee will apply per pet. Limit of 2 pets per reservation. (100lb limit)

➤No Smoking is allowed inside this property or on its decks.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

Near the ocean

Things to do

Golf
Fishing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 2,152 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees

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 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

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Barnacle Oceanfront Gorgeous Views Pet Friendly Spacious Deck

Barnacle Pet Friendly Oceanfront Home With Gorgeous Views

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Topsail Beach, just steps from Surf City Beach. You'll also find Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Missiles and More Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation and kitchens in some.

Does Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 18.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape?

Yes, every accommodation at Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape comes with a balcony.

Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Paul T.

Jul 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

This was a great family gathering. The access to the beach and views were great. Everything was clean. There were two issues we had with The Barnacle: the downstairs bedroom was so damp we couldn’t use it and the kitchen was poorly equipped.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard E.

Sep 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Nice property good location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Sep 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful week

The house was so comfortable for a large group of friends. The porch is fantastic. The house is right on the water - Gorgeous!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Sep 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Barnacle

We loved the house. Easy checkin, beautiful views, wonderful deck and great upstairs family area.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Raleigh, North Carolina

Apr 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

We loved everything about our stay, the house is beautiful and the kitchen is fully stocked. The outside deck and living area was a wonderful place to hang out!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

Oct 10, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing......!!

Such a relaxing place to stay. Very limited crowds and the overall feel of the property is ultimate calm. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Sep 1, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice beach house. Big enough for extended family and perfect location. 100% recommend.

Perfect Vacation. Pictures do not do this cottage justice. It was big enough for extended family and the perfect setting for our beach wedding. Would absolutely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Jul 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and large house.

It's an old house, but in good shape. The deck is amazing, huge covered and open areas - the nicest deck I've ever seen in a beach house. Nicely-appointed kitchen. The upstairs bedroom (with 3 double beds) is fabulous for a family. Only drawback: the downstairs bedroom (with two twin beds) is pretty much in the garage, kinda a rough space, with "industrial" feeling toilet and showers.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine O., Atlantic, VA

Jun 24, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place but NO NEED TO USE VRBO to stay here

Recommend Lewis Realty and the house; will never use VRBO again after being charged hundreds of dollars by them because I clicked on their ad for the property instead of looking a bit deeper and realizing it was actually represented by Lewis. VRBO passes your “booking” on to Lewis, who take care of everything. I have used VRBO in the past; never again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Jun 20, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Topsail and Barnacle - The perfect vacation!

This was our first time at topsail Beach and we absolutely loved it. The house was perfect. Enough space to spread out, great for both the kids and adults and amazing outdoor space. Could not have asked for anything more!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Denver

Jun 5, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

3 Generations and dogs

The home had so much charm and the patio was amazing for morning coffee, a break from the sun and evening chats. Great location on quiet beach (I enjoyed Topsail compared to our last Visit to area in north topsail). So much room to spread out and house had everything we needed

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 29, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, spacious… On the beach!!!

This property was exactly as it was listed and we had an awesome time!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raeanne H.

May 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Loved the property! Much nicer than it looks in the pictures.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Apr 11, 2021

Outstanding

Best beach house we have stayed in - just perfect

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Dec 2, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

This was our 5th year celebrating Thanksgiving on Topsail and our 4th visit to the Barnacle. We love it there and always feel at home. Cannot wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara T.

Sep 21, 2020

Great outdoor space

The house is in a great location to get away from it all. Lots of living space and the kitchen is very well appointed. But the best thing is the deck. It has several options for relaxing and enjoying the ocean view. This is our second time at this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

Aug 31, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Property around vents and window could have been cleaned. The rest of it was nice. Well stocked!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

Aug 15, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

The perfect deck with a perfect view

Home is directly on the beach and has a wonderful deck for everyone’s enjoyment including your pups! Gates help to minimize escape artist dogs.. could use lattice behind bench’s to further assist in escape artists and toys.. Kitchen is well stocked with exception of a colander. Plenty of room for a large family gathering. Our only issue was the cleaning prior to our arrival due to the staff having minimal time in the property due to other properties being done prior to ours.. the rental agent worked with us on this. Again the selling point on this property is it’s quiet location and outdoor living space.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Aug 11, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best deck on the beach

This house was great for our family gathering. Big and welcoming, and a wonderful deck that spoiled us. Our only complaints were that it wasn't very clean -- didn't seem to have been vacuumed or dusted, for example -- and that the basement room was pretty musty, which made it hard for several folks to sleep in.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Vasudha P.

Aug 4, 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great beachfront location

The location of the property was just as expected and really terrific. Everyday we had tons of beachfront all to ourselves, not too close to public beach access and close enough to walk to the pier. As indicated by the pictures, the deck is a great place to lounge and the house (kitchen) was well equipped. The twin bedroom location does require a better description. Its access from the basement isolates it from the main house and our kids didn't want to stay there. Fortunately the house was spacious enough to make room elsewhere. Our only major complaint was cleanliness of the kitchen. We cleaned this ourselves because we were not patient enough to call/complain and have someone come address the issue and needed to unload groceries. A deep clean of this older home would be a good investment, but did not effect our stay and enjoyment. We're confident if we had let the rental company know our concerns, it would have been addressed - they were very gracious in notifying us of the property's early availability when we arrived.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Jan 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas on the beach

The 9 of us had a fantastic holiday at the beach. The house was perfect for our large family! Spacious, comfortable and everything you need to have a relaxing week. Stocked kitchen with everything you need to make a big family meal. Perfect way to spend the holiday together with family! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ashlee N.

Dec 3, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Barnacle Review

The location of this property is perfect, gorgeous beach and traditional beach house. We had a great stay! Just a few recommendations we would make: The cleaning crew could do a better job before guests arrive. We didn't have any major issues so we didn't complain or call the rental company. The twin bedroom location could be described in a bit more detail. Otherwise, great stay and would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019