Great location and rental. Very close to beach and easy access.

We really enjoyed our stay - the home is lovely and very comfortable for a big family. Jeremy was extremely responsive. Highly recommend!

This property was immaculate at a wonderful location and size for our party of 12. Everything was clean and we felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend this property! I am sure we will return!

Our family had a wonderful vacation at Once Upon a Tide! This home is beautiful and so well taken care of and very very clean! The kitchen had all of the cooking utensils we needed, there were games and puzzles and plenty of sand toys (we added to the sand toy and beach chair collection). The owners are wonderful to work with too! I’m sure we will be returning to Once Upon a Tide!!

We live the area and the house! Well maintained and very short walk to the beach!

Everything you could possibly need is right there. The house is beautiful and clean. The elevator makes loading and unloading a breeze. The hot tub is amazing. There are games and puzzles for adults and kids. We have stayed here twice and had a great time! This property and these owners are the best!

Location was great! Short walk to pool and Ocean. Nothing like reading a book and listening and looking to the ocean. Then later taking your book to the back and watching a beautiful sunset. You get both! House was perfect. Everything you need. (Basically just bring some TP, Trash Bags and Paper Towels) everything you need for the kitchen is there. (bring your favortie spices if cooking) Rooms were perfect with good beds. We had two teenage girls there at enjoyed the pool a bunch. We would definitely book this house again.

This was our first visit to Top Sail Beach and we had an awesome time celebrating birthdays with family and friends! The house was exactly as pictured, clean and spacious, and had everything we needed. Just a short walk across the driveway to the beach and the pool. Our hosts were very responsive to the few questions we had. I would definitely stay here again!

Can’t say enough good things about this condo owner was wonderful and communicated With us regarding a township garbage issue he was great!! Would highly recommend this place

This is our second time at the property, and it did not disappoint! Our hosts were easy to get in touch with, provided us with a seamless check in and a clean, beautiful house to spend the week in! You won't regret your stay here! It was perfect for group of 10.

Our family of 10 from ages 4 to 82 found this the perfect place to stay! The location was amazing with the beach and pool just steps away. And the house provided plenty of bedroom space to suit all our needs. The kitchen was generously stocked with dishes and cookware, including a large griddle perfect for pancakes for a crowd. We even used the grill several nights. The elevator was a godsend for a couple in our group with mobility issues, not to mention a mountain of luggage and groceries. We have nothing but rave reviews for this great house!

Location was perfect, close to beach and pool- easy to go back and forth to give kids some downtime. House very clean and well stocked with beach gear. Loved the house decor and there were plenty of bath towels provided. Looking forward to returning next year!

The property and hosts were fantastic! Well stocked, plenty of room inside and out, very clean and well maintained, easy access to beach and pool. Jeremy was responsive and helpful, checking in a couple times with some FYI's. Kids, adults, and grandparents all had a wonderful vacation and hope to return someday!

The views were awesome. It was furnished beautifully. The kitchen was very well equipped. There was good access to pool and ocean.

This property is clean, family friendly, well stocked, very close to the beach and community pool, and a brilliant overall selection for your next NC beach vacation.

We stayed at this property the first week of June and it was one of the best beach vacations that we’ve had! The home is beautiful and very clean. The beach was incredible, we loved the size of it, the amount of people (not crowded at all), and the composition of people (multi-generational families). The house was well stocked with beach/sand toys, beach chairs, and boards. The weather and water temperature couldn’t have been more perfect. The owners were accessible and attentive and went out of their way to ensure a good experience. This is a very family-friendly home and location. We really did not do much outside of the beach on this trip. My military-retired father spent a morning at the missile museum. We had two great dinners at Shuckin’ Shack. We also hired Boil & Board one night to come to the house and do a seafood boil with charcuterie board (highly recommend). We had a large family group consisting of my father, brother&fiance, 5 of our kids between ages 10-28 with some spouses, and 4 grandkids ages newborn to 5. Plenty of space and everyone enjoyed it! Will definitely be back to North Topsial and would book this property again!!!

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We had a fabulous time at this amazing house! We loved every minute of our stay and the property owners were amazing! Jeremy helped us prepare and made sure we had everything that we needed throughout our visit! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and even things we didn't realize we needed! There was one major drawback about this house though....your heart breaks when you have to leave! If only there was a way to fix this. We can't stop thinking about going back! Thank you for everything!!

This was our first family vacation and finding a home that fit us all was a bit daunting. This house was a homerun! We had three families that included six adults and three children (kids were all under three years old). This home fit us all PERFECTLY. There is an elevator, so much space, ample bedrooms and enough bathrooms that each family had their own. The house is literally steps away from the beach (you don't cross the street to access it...huge plus with tiny kids). The location was perfect and waking up each morning being able to hear the waves was heavenly. An added bonus was the Pier is a four-minute beach walk from the house and they even have a tiny restaurant that serves yummy and cheap food…another plus because this made checking in and getting dinner so easy, there was no need to pack people back into a car to grab food. The beach is tremendously clean and the time of year we went (late August) it wasn’t crowded. Jeremy and Sara were an absolute dream to work with…from the moment we made our reservation to the moment we checked out. They sent us detailed information that made arriving an absolute breeze. These hosts are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. We had a minor issue with the grill not being clean and it was less than thirty minutes until the grill was cleaned and ready to use. They check in on you during your stay and even after (they really are the best people ever!). We would stay here again in a heartbeat and we are already planning to be back! You won’t regret staying at Once Upon a Tide!

We had 9 adults and 2 kids, we had enough space for everybody! Kitchen had everything that we needed. House was beautiful, proximity to the beach couldn’t be beat and we even used the pool a few times. The elevator was very convenient for moving in and out. We would definitely come back!

We love this property! Owners very responsive and helpful! Great location and amenities.

Great beach vacation despite Mother Nature. House had everything we needed and plenty of beach toys and chairs. Proximity to the beach and pool was very easy. Owners have thought of everything to ensure you have a great time.

Highly satisfied with the locations amenities, cleanliness, and location. Would absolutely recommend this location and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

This vacation house provided everything that our family needed, and that included grandparents, parents, and young children.

This place was outstanding for our family. We loved the location, easy access to the beach and pool and views from the decks on both sides. Great home at the beach!

Rented this home just last week from June 12 through the 19th. Everything was as advertised, the home is in a great location with easy to access beach walkway which goes right by the swimming pool which is included.I was A little concerned before arriving that a total of three floors that are living Spaces could all be kept comfortable but there’s a separate heat pump for each floor and maintaining temperatures was no problem.The home is well stocked with nice linen products as well as all of the cooking utensils Anyone would need. The owners were always available if a question came up; only a phone call away. Everyone in our party had a great time.Would highly recommend.

Great home to enjoy the beach, cookout and relax. Easy check in, very clean and owners were super responsive on any question we had.

Rented this home just last week from June 12 through the 19th. Everything was as advertised, the home is in a great location with easy to access beach walkway which goes right by the swimming pool which is included. I was A little concerned before arriving that a total of three floors that are living Spaces could all be kept comfortable but there’s a separate heat pump for each floor and maintaining temperatures was no problem. The home is well stocked with nice linen products as well as all of the cooking utensils Anyone would need. The owners were always available if a question came up; only a phone call away. Everyone in our party had a great time. Would highly recommend.

We loved Once Upon a Tide. The views from both sides of the house were just amazing. The property was super clean and close to shopping and grocery stores. We will definitely come back.

We were very pleased with the spaciasness of the house and the high quality of the furnishings. We enjoyed the bay and ocean views, and the short walk to the beach.

BEAUTIFUL home on a beautiful beach. This house had everything we needed from the kitchen to the beach. The linens were soft and beds were comfortable! The views from all 6 decks were great. The location was perfect with a short walk to the pool or beach and even close enough for a walk to the pier. There is a playground nearby we hope to try out next year! The owners were quick to respond with my many questions as well! 10/10 recommend for any vacation with a large group!

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience. We are a picky group and found very little lacking from this home! It is clean, beautifully designed and decorated, and the location and proximity to the beach just can’t be beat. The owners communicate very clearly and efficiently - all of our questions were answered promptly. Several highlights / things we especially appreciated: First, the linen service. The sheets and towels were all high quality, soft, and very clean. Most linen services provide very uncomfortable, industrial feeling sheets and towels. The hot tub was also wonderful - new and drained / cleaned right before we arrived. The elevator was fantastic for grandparents who tired of the stairs. The views off both ends of the home are lovely. Bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and plentiful - we all had the privacy we needed. A couple of things we’d recommend to future renters: the linen service doesn’t provide many kitchen towels so unless you want to use a ton of paper towels, you may want to consider bringing your own from home. Also the ice maker doesn’t love large parties so if your group likes a lot of ice, it would be a good idea to purchase a bag somewhere. But other than those minor things, this place is a true gem! We hope to be back again in the future!