One Side of a Duplex - Rating 4.8 (14)

Followin The Son


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Guests 13 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 3538 Island Drive
  • Location: Oceanfront
  • Type: One Side of a Duplex

Location Location

Description Description

The north side of this 4-bedroom, 3 bath oceanfront duplex is a great place to relax and unwind with your family.

The interior is decorated in soothing neutrals and coastal touches, creating the perfect beach oasis. On the first floor you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms. On the top floor is the sunny open concept living, dining, and kitchen, with sliding doors to access the oceanfront deck plus the 4th bedroom. Whether you're whipping up something delicious in the bright kitchen, gathered around the ample dining table, or kicking back to watch a movie in the comfortable living room, everyone can hang out together.

Start each day of your stay with breakfast on one of the oceanfront decks or relax in the evening and count the stars. This oceanfront homes enjoys well established dunes with a shared walkway (with the other side of the duplex) directly to the beach, where some of the best shells on the island can typically be found. Or stop at the seating area on the way to the beach, perfect for watching the sunrise or sunset each day.


Sweet Dreams: Linens (bed/bath) are not included

First Floor:

  • South Oceanfront Bedroom: King Bed; TV; full private bath with shower; access to the oceanfront covered deck
  • North Oceanfront Bedroom: King Bed; TV; shares Jack and Jill bathroom with tub/shower; access to the oceanfront covered deck
  • North Streetside Bedroom: Twin over Double Bunk Bed and Twin over Twin Bunk Bed; TV; shares Jack and Jill bathroom with tub/shower

Top Floor:

  • South Streetside Bedroom: King Bed; TV; shares full bathroom with shower
  • Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room

 

Location:

Your beach rental is located approximately 5.5 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge or 2.5 miles south of the North Topsail Beach high rise bridge. You'll love the peace and quiet here! Head to Surf City or Sneads Ferry (mainland) to visit restaurants, shops, and more! Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our Islands past.


Amenities:

  • Central Heat/Air
  • Keyless Entry
  • 5 Flat Screen Smart TVs
  • Wireless Internet
  • Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Ceiling fans
  • Outside Shower - cold water only
  • 2 Sun Decks with deck furniture & a picnic table


Additional Property Information:

  • Pet Free - No pets allowed by anyone on the premises.
  • Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises.
  • Garage is not available for Tenant use.
  • Shares beach access with other side of duplex


Topsail Island Vacation Rentals | Trip Preparation:

Topsail Island rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay on Topsail be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See below for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your Topsail Island vacation rental. Please note that Topsail Island vacation rentals do not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.

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Amenities 137 Amenities
  • Baby Equip. - Baby Gate (extra wide) (1WK)
  • Baby Equip. - Baby Gate (extra wide) (2WK)
  • Baby Equip. - Baby Gate (standard) (1WK)
  • Baby Equip. - Baby Gate (standard) (2WK)
  • Baby Equip. - Full Size Crib (includes fitted sheet) (1WK)
  • Baby Equip. - Full Size Crib (includes fitted sheet) (2WK)
  • Baby Equip. - High Chair (1WK)
  • Baby Equip. - High Chair (2WK)
  • Beach
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Bowling
  • Children Welcome
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Dining Area
  • Eco Tourism
  • Exterior Camera May Be Present
  • Fishing
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fishing Surf
  • Fitness Center
  • Free Parking at Property
  • Golf
  • Golf course within 30 min drive
  • Groceries
  • Keypad
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Living Room
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Services
  • Miniature Golf
  • Minimum Age Limit
  • Near Ocean
  • Necessary
  • Photography
  • Private Entrance
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Self Check-In
  • Shelling
  • Shopping
  • Sight Seeing
  • Smart TV
  • Smartlock
  • Smoke Detector
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Stove
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Temporary Smoke Detector
  • Town
  • Village
  • Walking
  • Water Sports
  • Waterfront
  • Watersports nearby
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wind Surfing
Property Highlights
  • Area - North of the Surf City Bridge
  • Keyless Entry
  • Pet Free
  • Reverse Floor Plan
  • Smoke Free
Essentials/General
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • Central heating
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows And Blankets
  • Guest Amenity Bag
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • House Cleaning Included
  • Ice Maker
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • Linen - Bath Mat (1WK)
  • Linen - Bath Mat (2WK)
  • Linen - Beach Towel (1WK)
  • Linen - Beach Towel (2WK)
  • Linen - Extra Towel Set (1WK)
  • Linen - Extra Towel Set (2WK)
  • Linen Set - Double Bed (1WK)
  • Linen Set - Double Bed (2WK)
  • Linen Set - King Bed (1 WK)
  • Linen Set - King Bed (2WK)
  • Linen Set - Queen Bed (1WK)
  • Linen Set - Queen Bed (2WK)
  • Linen Set - Twin Bed (1WK)
  • Linen Set - Twin Bed (2WK)
  • Linens Avail. for Addn'l Fee
  • Linens Not Included
  • Washer
  • Washer/Dryer
Entertainment
  • Ethernet Connection
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Television
  • TV
  • TV - Smart
  • Wifi
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Coffee Maker - Keurig
  • Coffee Maker - Traditional
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
Outdoor Space
  • Beach Access
  • Beach Access - Direct
  • Beach Equip. - 60 Qt. Cooler (1WK)
  • Beach Equip. - 60 Qt. Cooler (2WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Chair - Aluminum (1WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Chair - Aluminum (2WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Chair - Large Wooden (1WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Chair - Large Wooden (2WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Umbrella - 8' with Sand Spike (1WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Umbrella - 8' with Sand Spike (2WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Wagon (1WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Beach Wagon (2WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Wonder Wheeler Cart (1WK)
  • Beach Equip. - Wonder Wheeler Cart (2WK)
  • Covered Porch
  • Outdoor seating
  • Outdoor Shower - Cold Water Only
  • Parking
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Deck(s)

Reviews Rating 4.8 (14) Reviews
Rating 5
The Ward Realty staff are friendly, respectful and very willing to help taking the time to answer my question courteously and address any concerns regarding my stay. The maintenance staff addressed an issue with an outdoor light promptly and the office provided a follow-up call to let me know the issue had been taken care of. It's quite obvious that the owners of Followin' the Son take pride in this property and have taken multiple steps to help guests feel welcomed and appreciated. In turn we appreciate the cleanliness and excellent condition of the unit as well as the nice touches that give it that homie feel. BTW, the 2nd floor shower with the rolling glass door is AWESOME!!! One area that could / should be improved is the cookware, in particular the fry pans which are quite worn and in need of being replaced. Otherwise we found the kitchen stocked appropriately with a variety of dishes, cups/ glasses, flatware and cooking utensils to accommodate our needs. Overall our dealings with Ward Realty and the units we have rented have been very positive making our trips to TSI even better.
Ted from Valencia, PA - Posted: 5/1/2026
Rating 5
The rental property was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. Thank you! I have two suggestions: --It would be helpful to have the trash & recycling days posted on the refrigerator. I somehow missed this info. I don't look at my phone much while on vacation and saw the text messages about trash & recycling after the day had already passed. --I think there is at least one down-feathered throw pillow in the living room. I am allergic to down; unfortunately it makes me sick. I recommend finding the down pillows or linens and replacing them with something non-allergenic, for the sake of guests with a down allergy. This was a lovely property and we had a great experience booking through Ward Realty; thank you!
Amelia from Winston Salem, NC - Posted: 3/15/2026
Rating 5
Barbara from Four Oaks, NC - Posted: 10/26/2025
Rating 5
Martha from Arlington, VA - Posted: 8/18/2025
Rating 4
Checking in and out was super easy! We loved the house and accommodations. It had plenty of room for our group of 1. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, plenty of plates, bowls and glasses. We would definitely come back!
Brenda from Kernersville, NC - Posted: 6/8/2025
Rating 5
Another great week, third year in a row. We love it there. We'll be booking again for next year. Thanks for letting us use your house for the week.
Marvin from Sebring, OH - Posted: 5/26/2025
Rating 5
Barbara from Four Oaks, NC - Posted: 11/10/2024
Rating 5
Great place!
Second time staying here at this house. We love it! Will 'll be booking again soon?
Marvin F from Sebring - Posted: 5/20/2024
Thank you for the review!
Ward Realty staff
Posted: 7/15/2024
Rating 4
We have been vacationing on Topsail Island for the last 20 years (whenever we can afford to go). This was one of the nicest and most affordable houses we have stayed in. We will definitely try to rent this house when we go next time. Everyone on your staff that I spoke to was very friendly & welcoming. We only used the master bedroom, so could not rate the others. The only improvement for the master bathroom..... I would have LOVED to have a hand-hells shower head..
Jackie from Bristol, TN - Posted: 10/22/2023
Rating 5
We have rented beach houses in NC for 14 years now, mostly through Ward Realty. We switch houses only based on our party size- all of the homes have been spectacular and dealing with Ward is a breeze! Keep it up!
Carolyn from Pentwater, MI - Posted: 7/23/2023
Rating 5
We really enjoyed our stay and the cupboard with games and puzzles was so thoughtful for your guests! Thank you
Eric from Holmesville, OH - Posted: 7/20/2023
Rating 5
Leslie from Simpsonville, SC - Posted: 6/25/2023
Rating 5
A little slice of heaven....
This is a wonderful property with a fabulous, ocean front location! Two decks let you enjoy the view, and it’s just a short walk to the beach. Owners have thought of everything to make your visit so enjoyable. Well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, lots of seating inside and out! We loved our time here with our crew. This one is a gem!
Cindy F from Raleigh, NC - Posted: 6/4/2023
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Ward Realty staff
Posted: 6/9/2023
Rating 5
Thank you for everything. I will book again and recommend
Angela from Philadelphia, PA - Posted: 4/10/2023
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