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The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!

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A sandy beach with clear blue water and sparse vegetation.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, and a large island with seating.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a nautical-themed painting.
A coastal residential area with beachfront properties, including a house with a balcony and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a view of the ocean through large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81824 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪59 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 a mile (2 km) 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Missiles and More Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 57 min drive - 44.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬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.

The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!

Welcome to The Channel Marker! This inviting home just across the street from the beach with surrounding views has much to offer in a fantastic location just north of downtown Topsail Beach on the south end of Topsail Island! With a top level great room providing plenty of seating and views inside and out on the multiple decks and a lower level with 4 relaxing bedrooms and additional deck spaces, you will be marking your stay on Topsail time! Located in the small community of Banks Channel on a brief cul-de-sac street, this home additionally affords close beach access via the Banks Channel community walkover just across and down the street!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart 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

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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: 1,824 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 doesn't allow pets

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

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.

Property is also known as

1343

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around 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 The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next 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.

Is The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house, and some feature beach view.

Does The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!?

Yes, every house at The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Very pretty home

Location was nice but access to the beach was very difficult, not an easy walk with the larg dunes11
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lou B.

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

October stay

Our stay was very nice. The house was clean and comfortable although we did see a few roaches. I know they are hard to control in NC since I live here but some of my family from the north were a bit freaked out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

good property

good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Great House

We enjoyed our stay at the Channel Marker. Beautiful views of the sound and the ocean. Beach access was a bit of a hike through the dunes but it’s worth it. The beach is wide and the ocean has shallow waters for kids to play. House had all the amenities we needed. However, we didn’t have kitchen towels, so may want to bring your own. Overall, great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Wonderful week!

Enjoyed our stay at this house! It was the perfect week to enjoy our children and their spouses. Plenty of room to spread out and have our own space. Really enjoyed the huge dining room table that fit us for eating and game nights. Only drawback I could think of was that it was an effort to get to the beach. Beautiful views, but a trek up and down the dunes, and difficult to carry everything. Overall our stay was great and we would like to come back to this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Very easy to check in. Close enough walk across the road to the beach. The beach was awesome, very deep and not at all crowded. We did have an issue with the dishwasher upon check in, it didn’t appear to be working at all and dishes were dirty and had to hand wash. Also, could use more pits and skillets for cooking in. Definitely would have brought dish towels, hand towels etc. One was not enough. Finally charcoal grill was fine, but would have used a gas grill more often if it was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025