Title: The Water Bear - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115548755&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Water Bear Beach vacation home in Topsail Beach with free parking ## Photo gallery for The Water Bear ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/1886c1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/0f181ef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/3c1caf4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Front of property - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/214782da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/6a12c12c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Water Bear provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61732 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Water Bear Beach vacation home in Topsail Beach with free parking Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free vacation home has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences like 2 bathrooms and a dryer, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33491700/33491674/c0be1d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Views! 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Airport (ILM) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬33 min drive - ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬31 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬32 min drive - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬30 min drive - ‪Sushi Gem - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Water Bear pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Water Bear? ### What time is check-out at The Water Bear? ### Where is The Water Bear located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question