Tour some of Topsail Island's most unique vacation homes!
Want to stay in a vacation rental built inside a real Project Bumblebee tower? How about an adorable "round home"? Or perhaps you are looking for a special amenity, like a dog door for the pup, a game room for the teens, or a boat dock to launch the kayak?
Sure, everyone likes a classic oceanfront vacation rental, but open your mind to some of the hidden gems hiding within Topsail Island's three little towns (North Topsail Beach, Surf City, and Topsail Beach). Many are located off the beaten path, and while they aren't right on the beach, they will more than make up for it with cool features (and often, less expensive rental fees).
Let's take a look!
Check out our "Round Homes"
Both Pelican's Landmark and Lil' Loggerhead are "round homes", beloved for their quirky spaces and interesting angles in every living space.
Pelican's Landmark
This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and sleeps 6 people. Pet-friendly and located close to everything!
Lil' Loggerhead
Located on the second row, this rental has 2 bedrooms and one bath and sleeps 6. Easy beach access and an outdoor shower, too.
Stay in a Historic Missile Tracking Tower
Tower 4 and Tower 5 have been built from truly historic Missile Tracking Towers! Originally used during the days of Operation Bumblebee (in the late 1940's), the towers were beautifully renovated and converted into comfortable homes. In fact, you will find it hard to believe that they were originally used to test rockets in a top-secret program right here on Topsail Island. Read more about Operation Bumblebee here.
Tower 4
This three-bedroom Surf City masterpiece will wow you! Enjoy all the perks of oceanfront while staying in a super cool piece of history. There are too many cool features to list, but make sure you check out the cupola.
Tower 5 Cabana
Tower 5 was converted into a duplex, and the Cabana side offers one bedroom & one bathroom. Well-behaved dogs welcome! The other side of the duplex has two bedrooms and is a separate rental.
Enjoy unique extras, like a game room
Baby Girl
This house features 5 bedrooms and can sleep up to 16 people! It is located in North Topsail Beach and is right on the ocean. It even has an elevator!
Some of Ward Realty's rental homes have tons of fun built right in, for those times you need a break from the beach and really want to get the most out of your vacation.
For example, "Baby Girl" recently added a game room to the ground floor. It has its own air conditioning, refrigerator, kid's foosball table & an air hockey table.
Baby Girl also has a dock from which you can launch a kayak or SUP (or just stick in a fishing pole and see what happens).
Need to rent a kayak or SUP? There is actually a place called Paddle NC that is located just one minute from "Baby Girl"! Click here for info.
Also available nearby are outdoor spin classes through local business Spinning On Sunshine. They are a mobile fitness business that fits right into North Topsail Beach's casual vibe.
Homes with docks for fishing & more
By George Waterfront
This is a 4-bedroom rental that sleeps up to 12 people. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome!
When you rent a home right on the canal or waterway, it opens up a whole new world of fun for your Topsail Island vacation. Try fishing right in your own backyard, and rent a kayak or paddleboard for the week.
This home, named "By George Waterfront" is situated on deep water. It faces the canal and is tucked away on a quiet side street. Enjoy amazing sound and canal views from the screened-in porch, as well as your own private gazebo with floating dock & boat ramp.
There are several outdoor areas complete with furniture for you to relax with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine!
Want to see more homes that include docks? Click here for our Advanced Search and select "dock or pier".
Great backyards (for kids and pups)
The two homes below are dog-friendly and have grassy fenced yard for your dog to play and stay safe! Capt. Mack IV even features a dog door for your convenience.
Browse all of Ward Realty's pet-friendly rentals by clicking here.
Capt. Mack IV
This 4-bedroom rental is located in Surf City that features so many extras, including an elevator.
Beach Break
This home also has four bedrooms and the most cheerful, colorful palate you have ever seen in a beach house. Enjoy!
When you think of a Topsail Island vacation rental home, what comes to mind? You might be surprised to see all of these unique choices in the Ward Realty inventory. If you have any questions or are looking for a certain type of home or amenity, don't hesitate to contact us. We have great knowledge of our rentals homes, and we take enormous pride in each and every one of them!
