On the beach.Stay at this North Topsail Beach vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sea Haven Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Surf City Beach. Ashe Island and North Topsail Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 42 min drive - 59.6 km
Wrightsville Beach - 60 min drive - 65.1 km
Getting around
Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Fish Monger's Honest Seafood - 15 min drive
Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - 8 min drive
Splash By The Sea - 8 min drive
Smoky Tony's BBQ - 17 min drive
Tortuga’s Nest - 5 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.
Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly!
Perched on the sand dune overlooking white sandy beach with the blue ocean lapping rhythmically ahead, this updated 2 bed, 1 bath classic cottage has everything you need for a great vacation. Plus, this charmer is dog friendly! The best seat in the house is on the large, covered porch with adjacent sun deck, complete with great deck furnishings.
Living and Dining:
This classic Topsail Island beach cottage is the perfect size for your small group. Single story oceanfront living with an open floorplan and comfortable furnishings. The simple kitchen has everything you’ll need during your stay and the dining table seats at least 4.
Sweet Dreams: *Linens (bed/bath) are not included!
North Street-Side Bedroom: Queen Bed; shares jack and jill bathroom with tub/shower South Street-Side Bedroom: Bunk Bed; TV; shares jack and jill bathroom with tub/shower Additional Sleeping Space in Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa
Outdoor Spaces:
Spend time on the covered porch with adjacent sun deck to soak it all in! This space, which includes great deck furniture and a picnic table, is but a few feet above the sand for the best views of the dolphins and pelicans! Please note that you hit the beach access from below the house and there is covered parking for 2 vehicles only.
Location:
Your beach rental is located approximately 5 miles north of the Surf City high rise bridge. You’ll be near the central part of Topsail Island which puts you close to restaurants, shops, Surf City Pier and more! Be sure to visit some local attractions such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and the Missiles and More Museum, which tells the story of our island’s past.
Amenities:
Central Heat/Air Keyless Entry 2 TVs with Streaming (bring your netflix login information!) (1 TV in bunk bedroom - bring your own Roku, laptap, etc.) Blu-Ray and DVD Players Wireless Internet Full kitchen with dishwasher & microwave Washer/Dryer Ceiling fans Covered porch with adjacent sun deck, Deck funiture
Additional Property Information:
Smoke Free - No smoking allowed by anyone on the premises Dog Friendly! Max Allowed 2 (Sorry no cats) Maximum Occupancy = 6 Rents Weekly Only - Saturday turn day ONLY Please note that this vacation rental has limited parking - up to 2 cars! There are no closets in the bedrooms. Linens (bed & bath) are NOT included
Trip Preparation:
Rental homes with Ward Realty all have minimum standards to make your stay be as close to home away from home as possible. All of our rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, blenders), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s), central heating/air, iron/ironing board and much more! See Ward Realty's website for a helpful list of what to bring with you to your vacation rental. Please note that this vacation rental does not come with sheets or towels. You may bring your own or rent them through Ward Realty.
Disclaimer: Photos displayed on this website are intended to provide a general representation of our vacation rental properties and the surrounding areas. While some amenities may be pictured, they are for display purposes only. Only those amenities listed on the website description, not in photos, are available. While we strive to keep all images accurate and up to date, furnishings, décor, and amenities may change over time and may vary slightly from what is shown. Seasonal differences, weather conditions, and lighting may also affect the appearance of the property. We do our best to present each rental honestly, but we cannot guarantee that every detail will be exactly as depicted. If you have specific questions or requirements, please contact us directly before booking.
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)
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 are welcome
Service animals 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Blue Tortoise Sits Right on the Beach Awesome Deck!
80460
Frequently asked questions
How close is Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! to the airport?
This vacation home is 35.5 mi (49-min drive) away from the Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! to downtown North Topsail Beach?
This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from North Topsail Beach.
Blue Tortoise - Awesome Oceanfront Deck! Dog Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
ronda e.
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Best location on the beach!!!
ronda e.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
Apr 19, 2023
Relaxing!
Everything we needed. Nothing that we didn't.
Jeff H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karey P.
Sep 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Perfect location views and accomodations!!
Karey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Patti H.
Jul 26, 2022
The location and views are perfect!
It was overall a good stay. House needs some updating. The rental company was responsive to any questions or concerns we had. The view and location were awesome!
Patti H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
robert f.
Jul 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient to beach, excellent views andcomfortable!
Renting was easy, simplified and headache free!
robert f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
Sarah G.
May 8, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location and beach are perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there even though it was very windy much of the time.
House is adequately updated, comfortable & sufficiently furnished. Needs some minor repairs that we brought to attention of property manager after departure. They responded promptly to a minor request while we were there so we feel these issues will also be promptly addressed.
Sarah G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
2/10 Terrible
Donna T.
Apr 6, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible furnishings but amazing view
Bathroom tub wouldn’t drain and we had to stand in ankle deep water while showering, headboard wasn’t attached to the bed frame or wall and the headboard kept falling on our heads, both chairs in the living room was broken and could not be used, the couch looked like it came from someone’s dump, beds were hard as a rock, washer would only hold one outfit at a time and took two hours to dry, but outside porch was nice and our view was amazing. I would stay here again just for the view of the ocean but only after the living room furniture was replaced and bath tub drain fixed.