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Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape

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Walk along the boardwalk to the ocean and enjoy the sandy shore.
Staircase leads to an upper level with a desk, chair, TV, and lamp.
Cozy cabin-style room with a round dining table, ceiling fan, and kitchen area.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stovetop, sink, and dishwasher.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape

Escape to Coastal Bliss at Barnacle – Your Perfect Beachfront Retreat!

Nestled on the serene southern end of breathtaking Topsail Beach, Barnacle offers the ultimate oceanfront escape. With an expansive stretch of pristine shoreline just steps from your door, you’ll wake up to the rhythmic sounds of the waves and be mesmerized by endless panoramic views of the glistening Atlantic.

This spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom haven is designed for comfort and relaxation, making it ideal for families and groups seeking the perfect balance of adventure and tranquility. Recently reconstructed oceanfront decks and balconies invite you to bask in the sun, sip your morning coffee with the salty breeze, or unwind under a blanket of stars. The extra-wide, 6-foot beach access walkway ensures effortless trips to and from the sand, making your beach days as easy as they are enjoyable.

Inside, the inviting living room boasts plush seating strategically arranged to showcase stunning ocean views. Whether you're curled up with a book, catching a movie on one of the four flat-screen TVs with cable, or streaming your favorite playlist with high-speed WiFi, you’ll find endless ways to relax.

Venture just minutes away to explore charming shops, restaurants, and local attractions in Topsail Beach and Surf City. For a classic coastal experience, head to Jolly Roger Pier—perfect for fishing, sightseeing, or simply soaking in the beauty of the open sea.

With two King beds, four Queens, and two Twins, there's plenty of room for everyone to sleep in comfort. From sunrises over the water to moonlit walks on the sand, Barnacle is more than just a vacation rental—it’s a destination where unforgettable memories are made.

Book your stay today and experience the magic of oceanfront living!

➤This property is pet-friendly! A non-refundable fee will apply per pet. Limit of 2 pets per reservation. (100lb limit)

➤No Smoking is allowed inside this property or on its decks.

➤Please refer to our Rentals FAQ page for useful information about our rentals!

➤Linens (Sheets and Towels) ARE Included with Lewis Realty reservations!!

A Full house linen package will include Sheets for all advertised beds, 1 towel set per occupancy, bathmats for each full bath, and a set of Kitchen Towels with a sponge.

See our Available Rental Items page for a complete list of rentable items to add to your reservation!

➤Use the “Get My Quote” Menu to view pricing and minimum stay requirements throughout the year.

➤No pesky Security Deposits! All reservations will be required to have an Accidental Damage Protection Waiver. The cost of this waiver is included in the listed required reservation fees.

➤This property offers PointCentral Keyless Access for a speedy check-in. Check-in instructions will be emailed to the reservation holder.

Property manager

Lewis Realty Rental Department

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,152 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Barnacle Oceanfront Gorgeous Views Pet Friendly Spacious Deck
Barnacle Pet Friendly Oceanfront Home With Gorgeous Views
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About the area

Map
Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Missiles and More Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sea Turtle Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Surf City Pier - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Oval & Ale - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape located?

Situated in Topsail Beach, this beach vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Missiles and More Museum is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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Barnacle: Pet-Friendly Ocean Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard E.

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

Vacation

Nice property good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rustic Beach Charm!

This house was the perfect size, you will not find a better deck or such charm in the area. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paul T.

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

Family gathering

This was a great family gathering. The access to the beach and views were great. Everything was clean. There were two issues we had with The Barnacle: the downstairs bedroom was so damp we couldn’t use it and the kitchen was poorly equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

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

What a beautiful week

The house was so comfortable for a large group of friends. The porch is fantastic. The house is right on the water - Gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Barnacle

We loved the house. Easy checkin, beautiful views, wonderful deck and great upstairs family area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R., Raleigh, North Carolina

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

Wonderful house

We loved everything about our stay, the house is beautiful and the kitchen is fully stocked. The outside deck and living area was a wonderful place to hang out!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

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

Relaxing......!!

Such a relaxing place to stay. Very limited crowds and the overall feel of the property is ultimate calm. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Very nice beach house. Big enough for extended family and perfect location. 100% recommend.

Perfect Vacation. Pictures do not do this cottage justice. It was big enough for extended family and the perfect setting for our beach wedding. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Very nice and large house.

It's an old house, but in good shape. The deck is amazing, huge covered and open areas - the nicest deck I've ever seen in a beach house. Nicely-appointed kitchen. The upstairs bedroom (with 3 double beds) is fabulous for a family. Only drawback: the downstairs bedroom (with two twin beds) is pretty much in the garage, kinda a rough space, with "industrial" feeling toilet and showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine O., Atlantic, VA

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

Great place but NO NEED TO USE VRBO to stay here

Recommend Lewis Realty and the house; will never use VRBO again after being charged hundreds of dollars by them because I clicked on their ad for the property instead of looking a bit deeper and realizing it was actually represented by Lewis. VRBO passes your “booking” on to Lewis, who take care of everything. I have used VRBO in the past; never again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Topsail and Barnacle - The perfect vacation!

This was our first time at topsail Beach and we absolutely loved it. The house was perfect. Enough space to spread out, great for both the kids and adults and amazing outdoor space. Could not have asked for anything more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Denver

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

3 Generations and dogs

The home had so much charm and the patio was amazing for morning coffee, a break from the sun and evening chats. Great location on quiet beach (I enjoyed Topsail compared to our last Visit to area in north topsail). So much room to spread out and house had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful, spacious… On the beach!!!

This property was exactly as it was listed and we had an awesome time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raeanne H.

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

Family Vacay

Loved the property! Much nicer than it looks in the pictures.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Best beach house we have stayed in - just perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Thanksgiving

This was our 5th year celebrating Thanksgiving on Topsail and our 4th visit to the Barnacle. We love it there and always feel at home. Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoor space

The house is in a great location to get away from it all. Lots of living space and the kitchen is very well appointed. But the best thing is the deck. It has several options for relaxing and enjoying the ocean view. This is our second time at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Property around vents and window could have been cleaned. The rest of it was nice. Well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kimberly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The perfect deck with a perfect view

Home is directly on the beach and has a wonderful deck for everyone’s enjoyment including your pups! Gates help to minimize escape artist dogs.. could use lattice behind bench’s to further assist in escape artists and toys.. Kitchen is well stocked with exception of a colander. Plenty of room for a large family gathering. Our only issue was the cleaning prior to our arrival due to the staff having minimal time in the property due to other properties being done prior to ours.. the rental agent worked with us on this. Again the selling point on this property is it’s quiet location and outdoor living space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Best deck on the beach

This house was great for our family gathering. Big and welcoming, and a wonderful deck that spoiled us. Our only complaints were that it wasn't very clean -- didn't seem to have been vacuumed or dusted, for example -- and that the basement room was pretty musty, which made it hard for several folks to sleep in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Vasudha P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great beachfront location

The location of the property was just as expected and really terrific. Everyday we had tons of beachfront all to ourselves, not too close to public beach access and close enough to walk to the pier. As indicated by the pictures, the deck is a great place to lounge and the house (kitchen) was well equipped. The twin bedroom location does require a better description. Its access from the basement isolates it from the main house and our kids didn't want to stay there. Fortunately the house was spacious enough to make room elsewhere. Our only major complaint was cleanliness of the kitchen. We cleaned this ourselves because we were not patient enough to call/complain and have someone come address the issue and needed to unload groceries. A deep clean of this older home would be a good investment, but did not effect our stay and enjoyment. We're confident if we had let the rental company know our concerns, it would have been addressed - they were very gracious in notifying us of the property's early availability when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Christmas on the beach

The 9 of us had a fantastic holiday at the beach. The house was perfect for our large family! Spacious, comfortable and everything you need to have a relaxing week. Stocked kitchen with everything you need to make a big family meal. Perfect way to spend the holiday together with family! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ashlee N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Barnacle Review

The location of this property is perfect, gorgeous beach and traditional beach house. We had a great stay! Just a few recommendations we would make: The cleaning crew could do a better job before guests arrive. We didn't have any major issues so we didn't complain or call the rental company. The twin bedroom location could be described in a bit more detail. Otherwise, great stay and would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

barnacle

Although this is an older place, we found the furnishings to be great! Enjoyed the great deck space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019