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Property grounds
Smart TV, video games, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, North Topsail Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaview Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sneads Ferry

When you stay at this vacation home in North Topsail Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from North Topsail Beach. .This beach vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Ashe Island and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sea Haven Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • North Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Seaview Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 34.8 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 57 min drive - 46.2 miles

Getting around

  • Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Pepper - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Ristobar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cancun Mexican - ‬7 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.

Oceanfront, 4 bedrooms, Pet Friendly, Linens Inc!😎 Treat Yourself To Island Life

AMAZING OCEANFRONT HOME !
DOLPHIN TALES allows you to "LIVE THE COASTAL LIFE !"
(Bed linens and bath towels included! Bed linens, bath towels, kitchen towel pack are delivered by linen service and placed at the bottom entrance. Beds are not made, towels not in bathrooms. Also, you will need to bring beach towels and beach chairs)

This Newly remodeled duplex vacation home with smart keyless entry, in North Topsail Beach is ready for your family and friends to enjoy!

Comfortably accommodates 10 guests with its 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, chefs kitchen with all the essentials, large oceanfront private deck with direct beach access from our boardwalk 😎. Complimentary starter dish pods, dish soap & sponge, paper towels, toilet paper provided!

The first level open concept design includes the beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining peninsula, dining table and comfy living room with wall Mount TV plus the 60 game arcade table set on free play for lots of family fun! Also on the first level is a Beautifully decorated Queen bedroom with ceiling fan, wall mount TV and street side deck. A full bath with tub/shower and laundry area on first level.

From the large ocean front living room deck, use our boardwalk to the beach! An outdoor shower is located on the deck to rinse off after a great beach day!

The second floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. First, the stylish Oceanfront King primary suite with private oceanfront balcony, wall mounted TV, ceiling fan , loads of closet space and 3 piece bath. Next room, a beautiful 60” Queen bed with wall mounted TV, ceiling fan and private ocean view balcony. Then, 2 sets of twin size bunk beds with wall mounted TV, ceiling fan and street side balcony.

Enjoy time on the deck watching the ocean, wildlife and yes...Dolphins! Stroll the beach searching for shells and sharks teeth. Gaze at the star filled night sky. Make memories you will talk about years from now!!!
Park style charcoal grill beside parking area for use during your stay. You will need charcoal if you plan on grilling. Grill utensils are in the pantry closet in the kitchen.

Garage is not available for use. Beach chairs and beach toys not provided.

*** Pets welcome, 1 dog only please. Additional non refundable pet fee of $200.00 required...Please be respectful and pick up after your pet. Town ordinance for not picking up after your pet is $100.00 fine.

This home does NOT have a landline phone.

2 miles to Seaview Pier
17.8 miles (approximately 26 minutes) from Camp Lejeune
31.5 miles (approximately 45 minutes) from Camp Geiger
136.5 miles ( approximately 2hrs, 28 minutes) from Fort Bragg
50.7 miles (approximately 49 minutes) from Wilmington NC, USS North Carolina Battleship, Bellamy Mansion, Airle Gardens.

Topsail Island is a 26 mile long barrier island with an abundance of sharks teeth, seashells and clean white sandy beaches.
North Topsail Beach is a family friendly community, clean, quiet beaches with plenty of local restaurants, beach shops and water craft rental a few miles away.
Support local business and historical sites! A short drive to Wilmington NC to site see at the Battleship NC or Bellamy Mansion museum. Go to the north end of the island and walk the beautiful white sand beach and watch the oceans fury.. DO NOT SWIM AT THE NORTH END!! Waters are very dangerous!
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 keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please add Non refundable pet fee of $200.00

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Dolphin Tales oceanfront Pet Friendly Linens Included!?
Dolphin Tales Oceanfront Pet Friendly Linens Included!😎

Oceanfront, 4 bedrooms, Pet Friendly, Linens Inc!😎 Treat Yourself To Island Life Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house was clean and perfect for our family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike And Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well equipped, great beach access directly from the deck. Excellent place to stay and host was super communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house was perfect, the location is amazing! This was our first visit to Topsail but not our last and we would consider staying at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation. The property was clean and well maintained. As the first time oceanfront renter, I really appreciate being able to walk directly from the house to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Very nice place and location

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene V.

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

Pleasant stay

The property is well maintained and the owner very responsive. Second time staying at this home and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Communication with owner was excellent. Check in
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Srikanth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience overall. We book a rental at Top Sail every year for atleast two weeks during summer, and by far this was the best property we have lived in so far. Everyone from our kids to our parents had a great time.
View from the deck and yes thats our 100 lb GSD taking in the ocean breeze
Milkway from the upstairs master bedroom deck
Beach view from the walkway
Pristine beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna C.

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

Great week

We had a wonderful stay! House had everything we needed. Owner was lovely and very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny O.

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

Wonderful place to stay. Great views and location.

Enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin Tail. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome condo! Thoroughly loved the location, enjoyed the direct beach access with the seating area on the dune, walked across the street to a good meal at Beach Bums. Beth was very nice and great communication! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi G.

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

Perfect Family getaway

We stayed here in the off season and practically had the whole beach to ourselves! It was clean 10/10, mostly private (shared walkway) 10/10, and the location is absolutely perfect and across the street from a pizza shop 10/10!!! The kitchen was also fully stocked and that was absolutely the best part! Perfect for the whole family thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

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

Top notch stay.

We really enjoyed this house at the beach. Good beds and bedding, lots of extra homey touches. Each bedroom had its own deck. We ate at the handy place across the street and had fun exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie E.

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

Anniversary Weekend

We had a great stay. The house was so close to the beach and we loved the balcony from the master bedroom. Everything was as described in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful trip, we love Topsail and this was a lovely home in a nice location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth C.

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

We had a great stay at Dolphin Tales!

Dolphin Tales was a great vacation house! It is right on the beach and had everything we needed. Loved the decor!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for this duplex. On the ocean with easy access and great views. Fabulous pizza joint across the street. Linens were delivered and ready for us on arrival. To note, beds had to be made by us. I think that is normal but making the comment for others in case they do not know. Only wish that was missing was a large covered balcony for the rainy days. Owner was extremely responsive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole C.

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

Great views

It was a peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

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

Great vacation and awesome beach

Loved being able to step out and be on the beach and sand just a few feet from the house. Great location, felt like we had our own almost private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian c.

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

Great family vacation

Perfect location and we had a fantastic week. Owner was very accessible and available to answer any questions we had. Enjoyed coffee on the balcony outside the master every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

A Great Place to Stay

We would absolutely stay here again. We had lots of room and the kitchen was well stocked. The location and views were wonderful. This house deserves 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianne c.

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

Wonderful family get together

Totally enjoyed our time together my husband, sister from AC, adult children and adult grandchildren. The weather was beautiful most days so the boys loved spending time on the beach, surf casting. We shared time with my daughter who lives in Holly Ridge. Just perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Perfect Spring Getaway

Absolutely perfect condo! Everything we could possibly need and great location for our stay. Great beach access! The owners were super accommodating and easy to communicate with. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Long weekend

Excellent proximity to beach and ocean, beautiful views... so close you could hear the ocean waves. Enjoyed the deck and bench overlooking the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was a breeze, had a small hiccup but Beth was very responsive and helped us gain access. Kitchen seemed very well equipped, however, we did not do a lot of cooking. Loved the roomy refrigerator! Convenient having Beach Bums across the street to grab a quick meal and an ice cream stand outside!Beds were all comfortable. Beach was great and access very convenient. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because the tvs need updated to smart TVs. However for most people this is a low priority, while at the beach!Overall, don’t hesitate to rent here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025