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It Must Be The Wine - 3BR Home in Quiet Spot. Pet Friendly!

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A two-story building with a covered outdoor area, a gravel driveway, and a palm tree.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies.
A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by a fence and a grassy yard.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wall decoration.
A wooden deck with a railing, a small table, and a chair.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topsail Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Topsail Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Surf City Beach and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. .This vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Missiles and More Museum and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Ohana Paddle Sports.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 54 min drive - 43.3 miles
  • Riverwalk - 57 min drive - 44.5 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 40.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Crab Coffee And Books - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬9 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.

It Must Be The Wine - 3BR Home in Quiet Spot. Pet Friendly!

This charming 3-bedroom 2 bath cottage is ready for you and the family to enjoy. With an open floor plan everyone can gather, including the family pets!! That's right, dog and cat friendly! (2 Max) For an added bonus there is a fenced in yard for your furry family members. There are sun decks off the front and back, so you take it all in from either location. The public beach access is close by, and it's easy to pack a lunch for the family and enjoy a day on the beach. Take time enjoying the sun and sand. Need a minute out of the sun, the wet weather entry has tables, chairs and shade for you to grab some cards and a drink and enjoy the Carolina breeze. If you are ready for your Topsail Island vacation, It Must be the Wine is ready for you.

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

Master Suite: Queen Bed; TV; ensuite bathroom with tub/shower
Back Corner Bedroom: Daybed w Trundle; TV; Shared Hall bathroom w/shower
Back Middle Bedroom: Double Bed; TV; Shared Hall bathroom w/shower
Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Location:
Your vacation rental is located just outside of Topsail Beach and approximately 4 miles south of the Surf City high rise bridge. You can walk to the gift shops, restaurants, and Jolly Roger Pier. Also, don't overlook a trip to the nearby Missiles & More Museum while you're here and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital on the mainland.

Amenities:
Central Heat/Air
Keyless Entry
2 Color TVs w/cable
Wireless Internet
Full kitchen with microwave and dishwasher
Washer/Dryer
Front and back sun decks
Covered parking
Underneath hangout and storage area with table and chairs

Additional Property Information:
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises
Pet Friendly - Dogs and Cats allowed 2 pet maximum
Public Beach Access is located at 511 N Anderson Blvd a short stroll away!

Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay seem as close to home, while you are away from home as possible. All our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, and much more! See below for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your vacation rental. Please note this home does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

162035

It Must Be The Wine - 3BR Home in Quiet Spot. Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, clean, well updated, plenty of room, good beach access
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

April K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was extremely dirty, carpets smelled of dog and/or cat urine! Dishwasher did not clean dishes. Washer and dryer were very old and did not do a good job.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026