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The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!

Vacation home near Surf City Beach in Topsail Beach

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, DVD player
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Beach nearby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Topsail Beach, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Turtle Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

Topsail Beach

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Surf City Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach with a stay here. Also, Missiles and More Museum is within 2 miles (3 km) and Thomas Tackle and Seafood is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 59 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Camino Real - ‬27 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.

The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!

Welcome to The Channel Marker! This inviting home just across the street from the beach with surrounding views has much to offer in a fantastic location just north of downtown Topsail Beach on the south end of Topsail Island! With a top level great room providing plenty of seating and views inside and out on the multiple decks and a lower level with 4 relaxing bedrooms and additional deck spaces, you will be marking your stay on Topsail time! Located in the small community of Banks Channel on a brief cul-de-sac street, this home additionally affords close beach access via the Banks Channel community walkover just across and down the street!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,824 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

  • No pets allowed

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

1343

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.6 mi (52-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Surf City Beach and 10.3 mi (19-min drive) from Sea Haven Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! to downtown Topsail Beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Topsail Beach.

The Channel Marker | Ocean to Sound Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pretty home

Location was nice but access to the beach was very difficult, not an easy walk with the larg dunes11
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lou B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

October stay

Our stay was very nice. The house was clean and comfortable although we did see a few roaches. I know they are hard to control in NC since I live here but some of my family from the north were a bit freaked out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good property

good
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We enjoyed our stay at the Channel Marker. Beautiful views of the sound and the ocean. Beach access was a bit of a hike through the dunes but it’s worth it. The beach is wide and the ocean has shallow waters for kids to play. House had all the amenities we needed. However, we didn’t have kitchen towels, so may want to bring your own. Overall, great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week!

Enjoyed our stay at this house! It was the perfect week to enjoy our children and their spouses. Plenty of room to spread out and have our own space. Really enjoyed the huge dining room table that fit us for eating and game nights. Only drawback I could think of was that it was an effort to get to the beach. Beautiful views, but a trek up and down the dunes, and difficult to carry everything. Overall our stay was great and we would like to come back to this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Very easy to check in. Close enough walk across the road to the beach. The beach was awesome, very deep and not at all crowded. We did have an issue with the dishwasher upon check in, it didn’t appear to be working at all and dishes were dirty and had to hand wash. Also, could use more pits and skillets for cooking in. Definitely would have brought dish towels, hand towels etc. One was not enough. Finally charcoal grill was fine, but would have used a gas grill more often if it was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025