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Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly!

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A wooden deck with benches, a covered area, and a view of houses in the background.
A two-story building with a flat roof and a covered outdoor area.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table, and bar stools.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a large island with stools, and a trash can.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Figure Eight Island
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of Surf City Beach, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Figure Eight Island - 57 min drive - 37.2 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 60 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬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.

Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly!

On a quiet side street on the southern end of Topsail Beach, Hoff #1 is a modestly priced vacation home treasure. A stay at this home will reward you with ocean views, Serenity Point pond scenery, and a quiet locale on a budget. This wallet-friendly home will accommodate up to 8 people and up to 3 dogs so you can enjoy a stay at the beach with your human and canine family members! Beach and sound accesses are just a walk away!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
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 smoke detector.

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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 within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly!?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there 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 Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each house plus an ocean view and a kitchen in some.

Does Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly! have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly! have connecting rooms available?

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 16 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly!?

Yes, every house at Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly! comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Hoff 1 | Walk to the Beach + Sound, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Very Nice and Easy Beach Access.

Would definitely stay again. Property is a bit worn. However, nothing that would detract from the stay. One reviewer said it was kind of like visiting the grand parents beach cottage. I think that is accurate. The access to the beach and sound is excellent.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Older house

House is super close to ocean. Decks are the best thing to house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

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

A Perfect Spot

What a great place to get the family together and be able to include the dogs. Only steps from the beach for morning walks, and a block from the Sound for an evening swim in the tidal pools. This house has a great top deck for getting sun, or a middle deck if you need shade. Well appointed kitchen with 2 coffee makers-great when some fo the family drinks decaf. We'll keep Hoff1 on the top of our list for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

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

Grad 2023

Had a very relaxing time. Always love coming to Topsail. Found many small shark teeth. Couple of pieces of sea glass. Not many shells this trip focused more on the shark teeth. Grads fished, hung out on beach, and drove around and enjoyed different parts of island. They had the best week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert C.

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

Location was excellent

Location was excellent. Great price
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

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

Expectations Exceeded!

I was looking for a decent house for a long winter weekend with some friends and a couple of dogs, and this house was perfect. Everything was clean and updated. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the towels and sheets were of good quality. This was the best spot for our dogs, too, with Topsail Beach's relaxed leash laws and the whole south end of the island for our guys to run free. We'll keep this house on our list of great NC beach locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg M.

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

Great location

This property is on a low-traffic end of the island and very short walk to the beach! The house could use a few upgrades but the price and location more than make up for it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona P.

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

Beach Bargain!

The location and price of this home cannot be beat! We loved being able to spread out across the four bedrooms, the beach access is steps away from the house, and the house was very clean. Is it outdated? Sure. It’s like grandma’s house... at the beach! I don’t mind floral couches and green carpet, and we were able to cook several full meals using the kitchen. If you want granite countertops and upgraded appliances, this is not the rental for you. But if you ain’t fancy and you just wanna be close to the beach, this place is amazing! We’d be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jerome R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but property needs some TLC

Overall, the stay was good. The property is located really close to the beach access which is a positive. The property is very big and spacious for a family to enjoy. The rooms are decent size. Being pet friendly was a huge positive as well. However, the property needs some TLC from the owner and/or management company. While there was an abundance of extra pillows, they were all very nasty, and not enough pillow cases for all the pillows. I think the pillows need to be changed out. The quilts are not all that great either and could use replacing. Some had weird stains and some had holes in them. Luckily, we brought our own pillow cases/sheets and enough to double them up. The master bathroom has a dripping shower head that you hear all night, and the toilet slowly runs all night. The fluidmaster needs to be changed out in the tank badly. The kitchen coffee pot was nasty and had mold in it. I had to clean it three times with boiling water just to be able to use it. There were some nasty cups in the cabinet too. Not too big a deal since there were many and plenty of utensils. The stove pans were nasty and rusted and there was a leak under the kitchen sink and someone just put a bowl under it to catch the water instead of fixing the P-trap properly. The deck is huge and a lot of seating, but needs to be repainted ( not a big deal to us though). The washing machine had mold on the tub seal so we didn't use it at all. The blankets had stains and holes in them, but we brought our own so we were lucky. There was a broken blind in the main bath and it couldn't be used, so we had to hang a towel over the window so no one could see in while using the restroom or taking a shower. Everything else was in order and clean. I think whoever cleans, makes repairs, or manages the property for the owners really needs to pay attention to the small things. A blind should be put in the kitchen window to keep the strong glare from coming in where you cannot watch TV during the day. We had to hang a towel over the window just to be able to watch TV. Overall, it was a great property with a lot of potential, but the little things that make a difference are being missed. There are not any restaurants at all anywhere near this property, so make sure you bring your own food, or be ready to drive a long way just to get something to eat. There is very little delivery for food except Dominos Pizza that we could find. Just be prepared (we were).
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy V D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Suggestions for improvement

This place would be wonderful if the HVAC system were improved (to cool the upstairs, the downstairs must freeze), there really was a ceiling fan installed in the main living area (the online photos show a ceiling fan, but it's no longer there), and the pond in back had a mosquito control system installed (e.g., a fountain).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

A Week At The Beach

On the plus side, it is very conveniently located and accepts pets. On the minus side, the kitchen is exceptionally small and stocked with "discards". Also, the timer on the dishwasher didn't work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

april t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025