Summary:
Wake up to waves outside your window and sink your toes into the sand minutes later. Sunny Daze is a bright oceanfront retreat on North Topsail Beach with a private boardwalk to the beach, a bubbling hot tub, and a ground-floor game room built for rainy-day rematches. Five bedrooms and 4.5 baths sleep up to 12, so three generations can spread out by day and gather on the deck for sunset. Pets are welcome. This is the beach week people talk about for years.
Sunny Daze is one side of an oceanfront duplex with its own private entrance and its own decks, sharing beach access only with the neighboring unit. Walk in and the coastal entryway sets the tone: a cheerful welcome sign, a cozy bench for kicking off sandy shoes, and soft woven textures that say vacation has officially started.
First Floor: A king bedroom with an ensuite bath (dual sinks, tub/shower), a smart TV, and direct access to both the oceanfront deck and the hot tub. Down the hall, a queen bedroom with its own smart TV and balcony, plus a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds (four twin mattresses) that kids claim as their own on sight. A full hallway bathroom and a washer/dryer round out this level.
Second Floor: This is where the group naturally gathers. A dining table seats 10, the kitchen is fully equipped with two bar stools for extra elbow room, and the living room's queen sleeper sofa and loveseat face a smart TV and an oceanfront deck that turns golden at sunset. A second king bedroom with an ensuite bath and a sound-facing balcony, plus a hallway half bath, complete the floor.
Third Floor: A queen loft bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom offers a private, tucked-away retreat with a smart TV — ideal for a couple wanting distance from the noise below.
Ground Level: The game room is the heart of a rainy afternoon, stocked with foosball, Pac-Man, NBA Jam arcade, a giant Connect 4, and extra toys and games. Outdoor showers (including an enclosed private one) rinse off sand before it hits the carpet, and beach gear storage keeps chairs, body boards, umbrellas, sun shades, and cornhole ready to grab on the way out.
Large families craving a real reunion: five bedrooms and sleeping for 12 mean nobody's on an air mattress, and the dining table seats the whole crew at once.
Multi-generational trips: the first-floor king suite works beautifully for grandparents who'd rather skip the stairs, while the bunk room keeps grandkids entertained two floors away.
Groups traveling with pets: Sunny Daze welcomes well-behaved dogs, so the family pet doesn't sit this trip out.
Friend groups who want more than a beach chair: the game room turns an afternoon into a foosball tournament or NBA Jam grudge match, hot tub waiting for the losers.
Reunions, birthdays, and small beach weddings: with 12-guest capacity and a boardwalk to the sand, Sunny Daze can host the whole celebration.
The Space:
Welcome to Sunny Daze, where your beach getaway begins the moment you walk through the door. Step into a bright, inviting coastal entryway featuring a cheerful welcome sign, cozy bench seating, and thoughtfully curated beach-inspired décor. Woven textures, soft lighting, and a tropical-patterned rug set the tone for a relaxing, sun-soaked stay. Drop your bags, take a deep breath, and ease right into vacation mode.
★★ SLEEPING SPACE ★★
Three bedrooms plus additional sleeping space across multiple levels, with deck access, water views, and flexible setups for groups.
✦ First Floor King Bedroom | King Bed | Ensuite Bathroom (Dual Sinks + Tub/Shower) | Smart TV | Oceanfront Deck Access | Hot Tub Access | Ceiling Fan
✦ First Floor Queen Bedroom | Queen Bed | Smart TV | Balcony Access | Ceiling Fan
✦ First Floor Bunk Room | Two Sets of Bunk Beds (4 Twin Beds) | Smart TV | Balcony Access
✦ Second Floor King Bedroom | King Bed | Ensuite Bathroom (Dual Sinks + Tub/Shower) | Smart TV | Sound-Facing Balcony | Ceiling Fan
✦ Third Floor Queen Loft Bedroom | Queen Bed | Ensuite Bathroom (Tub/Shower) | Smart TV | Loft Space (No Door) | Ceiling Fan
🏡 First Floor
🛏️ King bedroom with Smart TV
♨️ Hot tub just outside the master bedroom
🛏️ Queen bedroom with Smart TV
🛏️ Bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds (4 twin mattresses) + Smart TV
🛁 Full hallway bathroom with dual sinks + tub/shower
🧺 Full-size washer & dryer
🌊 Second Floor
🍽️ Dining table seating for 10
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with 2 bar stools
🛋️ Living room with queen sleeper sofa, loveseat, Smart TV & oceanfront deck access
🚻 Hallway half bath
🛏️ King bedroom with Smart TV, ensuite bath (dual sinks + tub/shower) & sound-facing balcony
🌅 Third Floor
🛏️ Queen loft bedroom with Smart TV & ensuite bathroom (tub/shower)
ℹ️ Private and secluded, but does not have a door
🎮 Ground Level
🎯 Game room with foosball, Pac-Man & NBA Jam arcade games, large Smart TV, giant Connect 4, toys & games
🚿 Outdoor showers including crossover + enclosed private shower
🏖️ Beach gear storage with chairs, body boards, umbrella, sun shade, toys, games & cornhole
🌴 Outdoor & Location
🚗 Parking for up to 6 vehicles
🏖️ Private beach walkway (shared only with the other side of the duplex)
🌊 Just steps to a quiet, uncrowded beach perfect for relaxing, swimming & shell hunting
Sunny Daze is one side of an oceanfront duplex with its own private entrance and dedicated outdoor spaces, giving you the perfect mix of privacy and prime beachfront access.
Guest Access:
You'll have full run of the home — all 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, the kitchen, both living areas, and every deck. The hot tub outside the first-floor king suite is yours exclusively, as is the private boardwalk to the beach. Check-in is self-service via a smart lock — no coordinating arrival times or waiting on a key handoff.
The Neighborhood:
Sunny Daze sits directly on the sand in North Topsail Beach, a quieter stretch of the North Carolina coast than its busier island neighbors — wide beaches and water calm enough for little ones to wade right in. Step off your private boardwalk and you're in the surf in under a minute.
Sneads Ferry, across the high-rise bridge, is about a 15-minute drive and worth it for fresh local seafood and a working waterfront that still feels like a fishing town. The rest of Topsail Island — shops, mini-golf, casual restaurants — spreads along Highway 210, roughly 20 to 30 minutes away. Jacksonville, NC and the Camp Lejeune area are about 30 to 40 minutes inland. Historic downtown Wilmington, with its riverfront and boutiques, is about 45 minutes south.
Back at the house, sailing, boating, surfing, and scuba charters all launch nearby, and the beach out front is calm enough for shell hunting and easy swimming most of the year.
Getting Around:
The easiest way to get around is by car. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft may be available, but can be limited, especially during peak times—so having a vehicle is recommended for convenience. Free parking is provided on-site. The beach is just a few steps away.
Other Things to Note:
Free on-site parking is available for up to 6 vehicles, so groups arriving in multiple cars, trucks with boats, or a fleet of beach-bound SUVs won't need to worry about street parking or shuttle logistics. Just pull in, unload, and start your stay.
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and checkout is before 10:00 AM (early check-in may be available on request for a fee). Maximum occupancy is 12 guests. Well-behaved pets are welcome. This is a non-smoking property throughout, indoors and on all decks. Please note that routine hot tub and pool maintenance is scheduled periodically during stays; we do our best to give advance notice so a technician's visit to the outdoor area is never a surprise. Starting November 1, all guests with confirmed bookings will need to submit a valid ID and sign a rental agreement through our secure property management software.
Interaction with Guests:
You'll have the entire unit by yourselves! There will be no interaction with guests unless a request is made for additional services. But, we are always available via messages & phone.
