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Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Surf City Beach and 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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Missiles and More Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 56 min drive - 44.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬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.

Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!

Welcome to Carrle/Trachtman, where comfort and style come together to create the perfect family getaway. This spacious home features an open-concept top floor, seamlessly connecting the living room, dining area, and modern kitchen, making it ideal for family gatherings. The additional cozy den offers a street-side balcony, perfect for relaxing. Recent upgrades include new flooring throughout, sleek granite countertops in the kitchen, refinished and reupholstered furniture, updated décor, and expanded upper-level decks. Enjoy fresh, filtered water with the whole-house water softener and reverse osmosis system in both the kitchen and ice maker.

Dine in style at the large indoor table or take your meals outdoors on the top deck’s dining set, all while enjoying the beach breeze. The lower level features three bedrooms, each with deck access, including two master suites. Upstairs, an additional bedroom boasts a private balcony with breathtaking views of Topsail Sound. Both decks lead directly to a private beach walkway, where a newly enlarged dune deck with seating provides stunning Atlantic Ocean views and refreshing salt-air breezes.

With everything you need for a memorable beach vacation, Carrle/Trachtman is the perfect retreat for your family. Book your stay today!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, 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 an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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: 3,216 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
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Topsail Beach, a short 6-minute walk from Surf City Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. You'll also find Missiles and More Museum and Thomas Tackle and Seafood within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

No, there isn't parking available at the 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus a beach view and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Are there connecting rooms at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

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

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 18.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly!?

Yes, every house at Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly! comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Carrle/Trachtman | Ocean Front + Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great Spring Break Destination

Just what we were looking for. Second time at this house. Fully stocked kitchen. Will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location on the beach! Beautiful views of the ocean and intercoastal waterway. Lots of room in the cottage. The furniture is a little worn, but cozy. Great pots, pans, knives, and dishes!! Grill is good. Only negatives are lots of steps and there is not adequate parking for the size of the cottage. If your party has more than three cars, there is not enough room.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward L.

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

Topsail Visit

The beach views and the recent work on the multiple decks overlooking the beach made our stay memorable. Interior is a bit tired. Leaky toilets and sink faucets, non working bath faucet on second floor tub, barbecue grill not cleaned since last season. Ants in kitchen, and large cockroach in one of baths is not unexpected in a beach property. Just think it’s time to spend some attention on the interior. Did I mention that the decks are spectacular (including the furniture)?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

John S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen was not clean-food splatter inside microwave, pans in cupboard with stuck on food. Bathroom towels felt gritty with soap residue and bed linens of poor quality. This house has a lot of wear and tear. Photos were misleading as the interior needs a fresh coat of paint. The balconies on street side were stained with algae and driveway had missing gravel. For the money, we certainly expected more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nancy L.

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

House was not Clean

The house was not clean, and the furniture was very worn.`
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Time for an update

The dishwasher and toaster oven did not work. Icemaker worked but did not stop working. Gas Grill was terrible. The house had a wonderful view, but the inside of the home was tired and need of an update.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Everything we hoped it would be!

The view and the proximity to the ocean was exactly what we wanted! I could sit on the deck and watch my kids play in the sand and shell for hours. They loved it. We watched dolphins playing and birds fishing. It was perfect. The kitchen at this property was one of the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever stayed at - which you don’t realize is so important until you find yourself looking for normal size bowls or cooking pans. Also….and this may sound random….but they have every light switch labeled. This is huge when you are in a new place and just want to turn off a light or a fan. I thought it was so smart. Thanks for giving my kids a fabulous first trip to the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Beautiful ocean views

Excellent location. Loved the views from the main living area and deck. The cottage was spacious and well-designed for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Wonderful stay. Everything was exactly as advertised.

The location, house and amenities were wonderful. Our stay was perfect. The only negative comment I could make would be the barbecue. We didn’t plan on using it, but if we had, we would not have used it. Needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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

Excellent property

Our family has been vacationing at TopSail for 20 years. This was our first stay at this specific property but we have rented the same model house before at different address. The photos and floor plan accurately reflect the property. The house is very well maintained, well furnished and - important to me personally - has a well equipped kitchen and deck furniture. Very good quality TV/AV set up on living room and den. No TVs in bedrooms - no issue for us since everyone has their personal screens. Highly recommended this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Loved being on the beach with shaded and sunny decks!

This was our first visit to Topsail. We will return! Family and dog friendly, good beach, great walking and the sea glass is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017