Title: Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage! Beach vacation home in North Topsail Beach with a hot tub ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90888900/90888801/da1b1cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90888900/90888801/c8b4c250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90888900/90888801/44d1e795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90888900/90888801/23177d0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90888900/90888801/65fb424c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the tranquility of Portals, where the Atlantic Ocean meets luxury living. Step onto expansive oceanfront decks for unforgettable views, unwind in a year-round hot tub with endless horizon vistas or relax on your private beach. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - 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. ### Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage! Welcome to Portals, your private coastal retreat where the Atlantic Ocean meets luxury living. This beautifully furnished 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers an unforgettable beach experience. Let the sound of crashing waves and the salty breeze envelop you in tranquility. Key Features: Oceanfront Decks: o Step onto the expansive decks and witness breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Whether it’s sunrise coffee or sunset cocktails, these decks are your front-row seats to nature’s spectacle. Spacious Bedrooms: o Five thoughtfully designed bedrooms accommodate your family and friends. Choose from two king beds, one California king bed, two queen beds, one twin bed, and one set of twin bunk beds. Elevator Access: o No need to climb stairs – an elevator ensures easy movement between levels. Hot Tub with Ocean Views: o Unwind in the year-round hot tub while gazing at the endless horizon. Private Beach Access: o Walk directly from your doorstep to the sandy shoreline. Sunbathe, swim, or collect seashells – the beach is your playground. . Gourmet Kitchen: o The fully equipped kitchen features modern appliances, granite countertops, and ample space for culinary adventures. Smoke-Free Environment: o Maintain a fresh atmosphere – smoking is not allowed. Portals awaits your arrival – book now and create cherished memories by the sea! \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Note: Availability is limited, so secure your preferred dates today! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71680000/71679200/71679131/2f8f183b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shell Yeah! 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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 685 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.46003%2C-77.48621&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SMFMbaT0VGjOdVK5zTfJ9ikZHZg=) North Topsail Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Sea Haven Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km - Ashe Island - 7 min drive - 5.0 km - North Topsail Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km - Southside Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km - Surf City Pier - 8 min drive - 7.6 km #### Getting around - Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬8 min drive - ‪Surf City Line - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beach Bum's Grill and Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Crab Pot - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Ocean City Beach vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Surf City Beach and Sea Haven Beach. North Topsail Beach and Seaview Pier are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Portals - A beautiful oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath private cottage! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Kim C. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Enjoyed the ease of access to the beach. Great time with our family. ##### Kim C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy g. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice house Only issue with house was the abundace of flies the first night, and the one cockroach we dealt with. Everything else was perfect. ##### amy g. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby T. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family beach stay! Wonderful beach house for our family of 11. ##### Bobby T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles R. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Three large bedrooms right on the beach Nice, and large house (with three large bedrooms facing the ocean)... and it is well located... and it is right on the ocean; but it is a little dated and needs minor touchups (hurricane shutters not secured in their track). Upper level sun deck with a lower deck that is shaded. ##### Charles R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zac C. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach getaway! This was a very clean property with excellent beach access and views. We had plenty of space for our friends and family to gather, eat, and relax at the beach. Would highly recommend. ##### Zac C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dolly L. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Our family had a wonderful time at Portals. The house was very nicely decorated. Every thing was clean. We had everything that we needed. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us. ##### Dolly L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill B. Mar 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend stay House was everything we were looking for. Great location, clean, plenty of space, quiet area yet close to everything. Will be back to the house again. ##### Bill B. 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