This is our second time staying at Sandy Crack, and we had a wonderful time! The owner is very responsive to emails and very accommodating. The location is fantastic and the home is very comfortable for all our needs. Having access to beach chairs at the house was great, so we didn't have to bring ours. We love everything about this house and will definitely be back!

Our stay was wonderful in Ian's beach house. Extremely clean, well stocked kitchen, beach toys and chairs We had an Enchanted stay on Fairytale Lane Thanks Ian

This is our second stay at the Sandy Crack. There's no worries from check in to check out. Everything was simple. The owner is very quick to respond to just a little things that we had questions about. The home is close enough walk for us to take a quick walk back to get out of the sun or grab a sandwich in the air conditioning before going back to the beach. My husband likes to fish and there is usually space to do that, you're close enough to things to do but far enough away it's not crowded. the kitchen is nicely equipped with most anything you need. We enjoy sitting on the back deck to relax after a great day at the beach. Overall, we really enjoy our vacation at topsail staying at the Sandy Crack. There's no worries which makes it a true vacation. We thank the owner each year for a wonderful, worry free stay at their home!

Our family had a great vacation at Ian’s property. Everything is clean, great location. Thank you!

Home was in a nice quiet street. The home was in spectacular condition and very clean. There were very clear information sheets inside the home for everything you could think of. Supple amount of beach chairs and other outdoor items including charcoal, lighter fluid, and a lighter for the charcoal grill that was provided for use. We did not have to shop for anything other than our groceries for the week! It was an easy walk to the beach access. Stress free keyless check in and out. Information was exchanged with the owner easily and he was very responsive to any questions. We enjoyed our stay!

The house was very clean and the kitchen well-stocked with everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. Close to the beach with easy access. We would definitely recommend it to others and plan to return in the future.

Loved this property. Everything was as listed. Great location, just a short walk to the beach with private beach access. Very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay again.

Home was perfect for my family of 5 and our English bulldog puppy. The walk to the beach was closer than expected. Storage had lots of beach accessories to use on the beach. We had a wonderful stay!

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Great location close to everything important also would highly recommend staying here.

This was a great house, exactly as pictured. There were Pros and Cons but mostly Pros. Pros: GREAT location, so close to the beach, nice quiet street, house was as pictured, plenty of space for my husband and I, my Mother in Law, and our small pup. Well equipped kitchen, comfy furniture and beds. Communication with owner was fantastic. Cons: Definitely need a new shower curtain in master bath, and it would have been nice if the lawn had been mowed. The grass was as tall, if not taller, than our little 10lb pup. A little step up in the cleaning would be helpful (dog hair on and under furniture, behind TV, etc) but it wasn't a big deal at all. Again, the location alone was enough to give this 5 stars!

We would highlight recommend this property to anyone staying in Surf City. It was very accommodating to our needs. Ian was very quick in responding to my questions and the house was everything the description said. Thank you!

Sandy Crack is a lovely home and perfectly located, just a very short walk to the beach. It has everything you need is just right for 6 people. The owner was wonderful to work with. We had such a wonderful vacation. So happy we found Sandy Crack :))))

There is so much to love about the Sandy Crack! It's the perfect size and location for our family of 5. Close to the beach and on a quiet street. We enjoyed our second stay here and are glad to have found the Sandy Crack.

My wife and I stayed here for a week and everything was perfect. The walk to the private access to the beach is a breeze and everything was as advertised. Being able to bring our dog with us was a huge plus. The island is very dog friendly.

Ian’s house was amazing! We loved spending time at the beach that’s a 3 minute walk away.

My family loves topsail. The beaches are excellent for everything. Sandy crack was an easy quick walk from the beach. Sandy crack was furnished for family comfort and relaxing. The kitchen had everything you could ask for. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The deck with cafe lighting and cushioned seating was great for hanging out with our friends and family! We will definitely return for vacation again!

Really liked the house. My adult sons loved that outdoor shower. Beds were very comfortable (have had problems with that with other rentals). Very cozy family room with enough room for us and our two medium size dogs. My only complaint is that the road is not paved, so I had to walk my poor bicycle to the main road before starting my ride (an issue only true cyclists would understand). Already booked the house for next year!

My family and I recently spent a relaxing week at this property. The house is clean and comfortable with all the amenities needed for anyone’s vacation. It’s located on a private lane with only a very short walk to the beach. Perfect vacation spot for my small family. Just delightful!

Our family had a wonderful trip. We have absolutely no complaints. The house and location were just perfect. We would definitely book it again!😊

The house and location were beautiful. We really enjoyed the quaint lane leading to the property; just a short walk from the beach. It was quiet, surrounded by trees, and very peaceful. The beach wasn’t too crowded at all, and the outdoor shower and hose were perfect for those extra sandy days. A lot of reviews mention that the house was very clean, but unfortunately for us, something must have gone wrong with the cleaning before our arrival. The floors were very dirty, there were food remnants still left in the sink, and surfaces in the bathroom and kitchen needed a wipe down. I contacted Ian, and he responded immediately. He helped me locate the vacuum and cleaning supplies in the house and offered a partial refund for the cleaning fee straight away. Even though I was disappointed to start off our vacation with cleaning and vacuuming, we really appreciated Ian as a host promptly responding to the situation so we could make the best of it and try to enjoy our time.

The house was super clean, Ian was friendly and helpful, and the location itself in the area was great. Only complaint is we found Surf City wasn’t our vibe. It is very much a “surfer dude” vibe which we should have known by the name and deeper research. We are more of your meat and cheese with a good bottle of wine couple. Regardless, for the type of location, everything was fantastic.

Great beach rental across the street from beach access. Clean and beautifully decorated. Love the outdoor shower! We missed NC and this was our first trip back since 2019. We were just party of 2-- myself and college student daughter. Hope to return next year for sure.

We enjoyed our stay. Short walk to the beach and convenient to grocery stores.

My husband, dog, and I stayed the weekend at this wonderful little oasis. We could tell immediately once we walked in that this cottage had been well loved and cared for. It had everything we needed, was clean as could be, and very comfortable! It was great that the beach access was conveniently located and the street the house is on is in a private cul-de-sac. Thanks for the variety of dvds. We watched Thelma and Louise ( a fave of ours) and relaxed on the back deck during the late afternoon sunset. We will certainly come here again-thanks Ian!,,

Ian, the owner, was very organized and responded quickly. The house had everything you would want and all of the equipment and appliances worked. We especially liked the back deck and seating. Too bad we had such a short stay!

We love this property. So close to every thing a short walk to the beach. This is our second year at Sandy Crack. Ian is a great host. We definitely want to come stay in the summer. Weather was great! And so was the stay!

We loved this property! Ian was awesome, quick and thorough communication and he was very accommodating. The house is a short walk to the beach and it very well appointed and updated. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and enjoy. Everything is comfy and cozy and we are looking forward to staying there again!

We decided to stay at Sandy Crack for a quick weekend away. We thought the layout to the property was very spacious and the interior seemed to be renovated recently. We were particularly surprised that you could hear the ocean from the back deck. We also found the beach to be a closer than we expected. It was an easy walk to the beach and then in town to grab breakfast and lunch. The owner was very responsive and easy to deal with. All in all, a perfect weekend away.

We decided to stay at Sandy Crack for a quick weekend away. We thought the layout to the property was very spacious and the interior seemed to be renovated recently. We were particularly surprised that you could hear the ocean from the back deck. We also found the beach to be a closer than we expected. It was an easy walk to the beach and then in town to grab breakfast and lunch. The owner was very responsive and easy to deal with. All in all, a perfect weekend away.

The Sandy Crack is clean, comfortable and Ian is proactive and responsive. During our stay there was a furnace issue. Ian reached out to us, before it got cold enough for us to even realize and hand an HVAC guy out within the hour. Totally out of his control but handled promptly and professionally. Over all place is great, pics are accurate, and pics are accurate. We’d stay again

This was our first time in the area and we loved our first stay. It’s a small walk to the beach. The house itself is clean and very welcoming. I love that a lot of sunlight comes in through all the windows. The check in process was so simple and the owner communicates so well and in a timely manner. The master bedroom bed was a little uncomfortable for me, but I’m not a fan of memory foam beds. Overall, I would stay again.