Title: Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100936717&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC Vacation home in Topsail Beach with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC ![Beach nearby - Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC (Topsail Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100936800/100936717/27884455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC (Topsail Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100936800/100936717/60b10772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC (Topsail Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100936800/100936717/0fe2e3c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC (Topsail Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100936800/100936717/41535b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC (Topsail Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100940000/100936800/100936717/dd861518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of historic Topsail Beach, Lil'TipSea is a cozy duplex beach rental offering two levels with living rooms and fully equipped kitchens. This family-friendly getaway is within walking distance to public beach access points, restaurants, shops, and activities for all ages. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC Relax, unwind, and enjoy Topsail Beach from its hidden gem, Lil'TipSea, a convenient, affordable, duplex beach rental in historic Topsail Beach, NC. This family-friendly getaway is within a short walking distance of two public beach access points, the Topsail Town Center, delicious restaurants, unique shops, and fun activities for all ages! Lil'TipSea offers guests a two-level duplex, each with its own living room and fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, air conditioning, Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, linens & toiletries, and outdoor seating to enjoy. This cozy, family-friendly beach rental accommodates 1-10 guests comfortably. The entire house rental offers a total of 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Lil'TipSea is located on the south end of Topsail Island offering guests convenience and a surplus of options at their fingertips! This North Carolina beach rental is a short walk to two public beach access points, Empie and Haywood (0.2 miles from Lil'TipSea). Experience other family-friendly walkable attractions including, the Island's famous Jolly Roger Pier and 1950's Roller Rink, Topsail Beach Town Center, Bush Marina, and Topsail Surf and Cycle. Enjoy local dining options from delicious donut shops to fresh seafood and family-owned eateries! Inside Lil'TipSea: Enjoy a private entrance, a full kitchen upstairs and downstairs, and a living room upstairs and downstairs. There are 3 full baths total; 2 upstairs with showers only/ no bathtubs and 1 downstairs that is a shower/tub combo). There are five bedrooms in total. Three bedrooms upstairs include two queen beds and two twin beds. Two bedrooms are downstairs, both with queen beds. The following amenities are provided at Lil'TipSea at no additional charge- \-Bed linens \-Bath towels and washcloths \-Toilet paper, paper towels, basic cleaning supplies (trash bags, dish soaps). \-Basic cooking spices \-Coffee filters \-Cups/Dishes/Pots/Pans/Silverware/Basic cooking supplies and spices. \-Parking large enough for a boat with a public ramp just a few blocks south. \-Smart TVs in the living room and primary bedroom with apps for your streaming services. What you need to bring- \-Coffee \-Beach towels, chairs, and accessories. \-Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc) Nearby Lil'TipSea: Lil'TipSea is located in the heart of historic Topsail Beach between two public beach accesses (Empie & Haywood) with parking, a short .2 miles (3-5 min) walk from the house. Bringing a boat? Put in at Bush Marina a few blocks south. Don't have a boat? A local captain in the neighborhood offers sunset cruises and charters to a barrier island that leaves from The Breezeway Dock. We have a full guide for you with local restaurants, shops, and family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities all around the island. What should you bring or know? Our no-pets policy is strict. The upstairs and downstairs do not have an inside connection. You must access each space from the outside. Guests will be required to e-sign a rental agreement, provide a valid government ID, and provide a refundable security deposit that will be held on a card starting the day before your reservation and released 2-5 days after checkout if no damage is found. Please ask if there are any questions during this process; this is compliant with NC law and all booking platforms' rules. Failure to sign the agreement, provide the ID, or provide a security deposit is grounds for the reservation to be canceled at no plenty to the host. I hope you enjoy your stay at Lil'TipSea! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Guests are permitted to smoke away from the house ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114520000/114517200/114517179/f93546aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Oasis | Dog Friendly | Ocean View | Elevator Surf City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=114517179&PinnedHotelID=114517179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107170000/107165200/107165111/135d3289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Coastal Retreat with Canal View and Elevator Surf City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=107165111&PinnedHotelID=107165111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91260000/91252100/91252091/51f85ddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean & Sound Views, Game Room, Steps to Beach! 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Majority of guests must be 25 years or older. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Guests are permitted to smoke away from the house ## 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b63df7x ## 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%7C34.37090%2C-77.62446&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VxgLgxqCOp7pH_z07vyd_jZBtkU=) Topsail Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Surf City Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Missiles and More Museum \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Sea Turtle Hospital \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - University of North Carolina at Wilmington \- 61 min drive \- 63.3 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬29 min drive - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬27 min drive - ‪Sushi Gem - ‬27 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬27 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC? ### What time is check-out at Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC? ### Where is Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lil'TipSea (Entire Home) - Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriela S. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful space! Easy walk to the beach and check in was a breeze. The upstairs unit had a lovely living room and kitchen area. Would stay again! ##### Gabriela S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dhyan S. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely gateway Walking distance from beach. And with all ammenities makes you feel like at home. ##### Dhyan S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate K. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, close to the beach! We rented the whole house for a girls’ weekend for five friends. The house was comfortable, lovely, and well appointed. It’s a five minute walk from the beach and only a ten minute walk from an area with a few restaurants and shops. We would highly recommend a stay here! ##### Kate K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua D. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun 4th Very nice and clean place. Plenty of room to stretch out. Short walk to the beach access or the sound. Enjoyed the sunsets on the upper balcony. Even during the 4th our beach access was not crowded at all. We will definitely be looking forward to our next stay! ##### Joshua D. 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