We would not stay anywhere else. Above it All HAS it all.

Above It All was a wonderful place for my family’s vacation. There were great views of the ocean and intercoastal boat slips and it was easy to get to the beach. It was so relaxing to sit in the breeze on the deck, chatting with my family members. The house is fabulous and has everything we needed and wanted. The kitchen is better equipped than our kitchens at home! There were plenty of paper supplies, soap, etc. We loved being able to all fit around the table for meals and games, and the sectional was big enough for games and movies for everyone. The elevator is a super helpful feature – it allowed my mom to easily go to and from the house and moving supplies was easy. Joel is a wonderful host – super friendly and a great communicator who answered our questions very quickly. We enjoyed our stay at Above It All and look forward to a return visit if we make it back to Topsail Island. Thank you, Joel!

Above it All is simply the best on all counts. It is everything you need in a fabulous beach home which is why we return year after year, and reserve a year in advance.

Our week's stay at "Above It All" created many memories with our granddaughters. The space was large enough so all of us had an opportunity to have some quiet time. I have always loved sea turtles, and we were fortunate to see a nest hatch and the little turtles scamper to the ocean. It was absolutely amazing and was on the beach very close by. Our host was extremely responsive to any questions we had and made our stay special.

This was the second time we stayed at this property and everything was great again. The house is perfect for family groups with plenty of room for everyone and well stocked to keep everyone comfortable. Great time and we will be back again.

We had a great week at Above It All. The house was very clean and we loved the view, the breeze on the high decks, and the well furnished house and kitchen. Meals were easy to prepare and serve with the well equped kitchen and gas grill. The beach is only 2 blocks away. We will definitely come back. It is a great place for older adults with the elevator and great views from the decks.

This was our second year in a row staying at this property and it did not disappoint! The property offers everything you need and no detail has been overlooked. This is an immaculate, beautiful, and extremely comfortable house that will blow you away. As much as I love and adore this property, the owner is even better. He is a kind, responsive, thoughtful and wonderful person who has been a joy! I can’t emphasize enough how much I look forward to staying at Above it All each year and enthusiastically recommend this property and owner!! Thank you for making my vacation dreams come true for the second year in a row!

This home is beautiful! It has everything you need for a week’s stay at the beach. The home towers high above most of the homes in the area with amazing views from every balcony! The home is very clean and beautifully decorated. It is very spacious with 2 master suites! Plenty of room for everyone. We appreciated the plentiful supply of beach chairs, wagon, and sand toys. The outdoor shower, grill and fire pit were a bonus too. Thank you Joel for making us feel so welcome in your beautiful beach home!

We had a wonderful stay at Above it All! The house was decorated beautifully and anything we could have wanted in the kitchen was available. It allowed us to make several wonderful meals in the kitchen. The house is laid out extremely well and allowed us ample room to spread out. The walk to the beach was about 3 minutes and easily walkable with small kids. The decks on the main and upper level were beautiful and provided a great breeze throughout the day. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely look to stay here in the future!

Exceptional property, with everything you need to have a good time at the beach or at the house. Fully equipped kitchen (we used the waffle maker). Beautiful views from the decks…especially the top deck. Our family had a wonderful time and we all agreed that the house had everything we needed.

We stayed at Above it All with 7 adults and a 2 year old. The house was very clean when we arrived and had everything we could want or need. It was spacious enough for everyone to spread out and close enough to the beach to make coming and going with a 2yr old a breeze. Joel’s communication and response time was great. We use VRBO every summer for vacation rentals and this is by far the best place we have stayed at.

Wonderful property and host.Great location. Views of ocean and canals.

Our family stayed at Above It All this past weekend. We all loved the house. Our weather did not cooperate, but the house was comfy and we enjoyed hanging out. Everything you need is supplied, including spices, storage containers, every kitchen appliance you could need. The elevator was a real plus. Location to the beach was very convenient. The shed downstairs is packed with chairs, boogie boards, 2 wagons, etc. beds were comfy, ample blankets, towels, etc. the list goes on. Joel was very easy to get in touch with. We would love to come back to this house.

The home was well kept and well appointed. We appreciated the newness and the quality of the kitchenware. It was just under a 5 min walk to the beach and it was a nice clean stretch of beach. No complaints, we had a great time.

We had a wonderful stay at Above it All. The house was just as represented on site with all the amenities you would need. Upper deck was a great place to watch the sunset or a storm roll in with a cocktail. Plenty of room in the house for multiple families. House was real close to the beach, so we could go back and forth easily. Host was very responsive with anything we needed. Would definitely recommend this rental.

Despite it’s height, Above It All was above all, one of the most comfortable and well stocked homes that we have stayed. Checking in and out was simplistic and the home owner was very responsive to any questions or issues that we had while staying in the home. “Above It All” did not disappoint in any way, shape, or form. We certainly enjoyed our week relaxing with our two adult daughters.

Above It All is above them all in more than just the spectacular views. The home had everything we needed. Joel the owner was outstanding. Plenty of space for us all, plus the family dog. Easy beach access. 30+ years of renting beach property, this was by far our best experience. Thank you!! John, Towson, Md.

This property was perfect from start to finish. The property manager could not have been more accommodating. Everything was just wonderful. Everyone was comfortable and happy and the views were to die for. I loved it.

In the words of my 13 year old daughter, “Absolutely, totally amazingly perfect!”. Beautiful views, very clean, spacious. Perfect deck for yoga, off the master. Convenient location to the beach. Karaoke system spectacular- enjoyed a fun night rocking through the ages. The house, the amenities…Joel and Shannon provided everything! We’ve been going to Topsail for 15 years and this was the best trip yet!!!

Great layout inside and out! The decks all have beautiful views! The house has everything our family needed. Short walk to the beach, we love it here!

Above it all was a great choice for our family of two adults and three children. We were able to bring our dog which was so appreciated- we all had a blast at the beach and enjoyed all of the space in the house. The outdoor hose and shower were perfect for getting off all the sand from the beach. The grill was great to throw on a quick dinner and the washer and dryer were used and enabled us to pack less knowing we could wash and rewear. The decor and artistic style of the house was so, so cool— I always found myself looking at all the neat artwork! We appreciated the access to cleaning supplies and vacuums so that we could tidy up through the week and keep things feeling fresh. Everything we could have needed was in the kitchen to cook with!! My only wish was if there would have been shampoo/ conditioner/ body wash in the showers… it was my mistake but I didn’t think to bring multiples of each. With the endless hot water and four showers, everyone could shower at the same time when coming back from the beach except that we didn’t have the supplies to do so. A trip to the store fixed that, but just something to keep in mind. Everything else for the beach and house were provided and in great condition. Overall great, clean house and beautiful memories. Joel was a great host and I have no doubt that if we needed anything he would have been all over it!!

Our family had an incredible week at Above It All in Surf City, NC! We arrived to find that the house was immaculate and pristine from top to bottom. No detail was missed by the owner. There was a welcome bag of locally made chocolate treats that were delicious. Every bed was already made with the softest linens. The mattresses were so comfortable! The kitchen had every tool you can imagine and was equipped with wonderful appliances. The views in every part of the house are beautiful. The house was everything we hoped for and more, but I can honestly say that the owner is the icing on the cake. He was responsive, thorough, detailed, and kind. I'm so glad we found this house and this owner and we have already asked to book a stay next summer. Above It All will not disappoint!

The online listing is very accurate. Amazing views of the sound and ocean. Quick walk to the ocean. Very clean and up to date. Loved the place, would definitely recommend!

The house was perfect! Very clean, updated/modern, comfortable, fully furnished. Everything was well thought out. Favorite features: Amazing sunset view with comfy porch to relax at end of a day in the sun. Kitchen appliances were A+ also!

Above It All is without a doubt the best house in Surf City. This was our third stay and as always the house was picture perfect. It is immaculately clean and welcoming, has all the supplies you could ever need, and the booking process and communication could not be better. We would never think of staying anywhere else on Topsail. Thank you Joel (and Shannon!) for making our holiday absolutely perfect! We’ll be back again soon.

This is our 3rd visit to Above It All and it didn’t disappoint. We love this house, it’s location and Surf City in general. We will definitely be back. Thanks Joel for being such a great host.

Loved Above It All. It's the best VRBO experience we've had - and that's saying a lot. The house is beautiful and modern. Plenty of room and all the amenities you could ever want, including a popcorn maker. It was incredibly clean (my father-in-law asked if it had ever been used it was so clean). The process for getting into the house was seamless and couldn't have been easier. Joel was phenomenal - making sure we had the entry instructions, confirming we got into the house and providing additional details and tips about the house and area. The location was excellent. Just two easy walking blocks from the beach and in the center of between Topsail and North Topsail so it was a short drive to any shopping, restaurants and activities. The beach wasn't crowded at all in this location. Highly recommend this property!

The house is excellent, and the layout is perfect. 3 minute walk to the beach, and very convenient to the town and shops. Dog friendly, and my dogs loved the place as much as we did. I will be booking this house again next time I head to the coast. Joel was awesome as well, answered all my questions, no matter how trivial they were, in a timely fashion. I don't normally do reviews, but this house is very deserving of one.

Above It All was exactly as described, except much better! The house was very clean and so we'll equipped. We enjoyed our stay and would book again and again.

Our host was extremely accommodating. The house was move-in ready ahead of the actual check-in time and the host messaged us to make sure we had everything we needed. Before our week began, I reached out to verify certain small appliances that we hoped were in the rental. One item that was not in the house, an electric skillet, was purchased by the host and available when we arrived. Really above and beyond the call of duty. All furnishings are updated and in good order. There was an abundance of towels and dishes so that we weren't constantly having to clean things. Hoping to come back and visit next year depending on availability.

Our family and pets really enjoyed Above It All! The house was clean and decorated perfectly. The layout of the house worked well for our family and having the four bathrooms was ideal. All the extra amenities were greatly appreciated, especially when you travel from a distance. We took advantage of the decks and beautiful sunsets. The walk to the ocean was easy and the beaches were not too crowded and really nice. Joel was informative and helped out when needed. Would definitely recommend this property!

Excellent place to stay. The property is in good repair, very clean and many items provided.