Canterbury Soundcastle - Topsail Beach

Canterbury Sandcastle is a 2,200 sqft soundfront vacation home on Topsail Island with something most beach rentals can't offer — your own private dock and a sandy beach that appears at every low tide.


**Why Guests Book This Topsail Beach House Again and Again**


This isn't just another beach rental. You're right on the Intracoastal Waterway with front-row seats to the best sunsets on the island. At low tide, the kids play on the private beach in calm, shallow water. At high tide, jump off the dock, drop a crab pot, or cast a fishing line. Dolphins, stingrays, and sea life pass by regularly.


And you're not giving anything up for the soundfront location — the ocean beach is a 5-minute walk, and all of Topsail Beach village (restaurants, pier, shops, Sea Turtle Hospital, mini golf, playground, pickleball) is 10 minutes on foot.


An elevator serves all three floors, making this one of the most accessible vacation rentals on Topsail Island — no hauling luggage, strollers, or coolers upstairs.

**The Home — 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths + Half Bath, Elevator, 2,200 sqft**

This Topsail Island vacation rental sleeps 10 guests comfortably across four bedrooms on three levels — all connected by an elevator.

- **Master suite**: King bed, oversized rain shower, double vanity, bidet, separate water closet
- **Upper queen room**: Queen bed with sound views
- **Main-level queen room**: Queen bed with adjacent full bath (shower/tub combo)
- **Bunk room**: 2 twin beds + twin bunk — sleeps up to 4 kids; jack-and-jill bath with private sinks/toilets and shared shower
- Pack 'n play and high chair available
- Ground-floor half bath + outdoor shower
- Wheelchair accessible via elevator (with some threshold assistance)

**A Kitchen You'll Actually Want to Cook In**
Quality T-fal cookware, air fryer, panini press, Keurig coffee maker, and everything you need to cook a full meal. Gas grill and outdoor dining on the deck with a sunset view over the sound. A second fridge in the elevator room makes it easy to load coolers or store extra beverages.


Grab fresh seafood from Lewis Seafood market just up the road — or catch your own dinner off the dock.

**The Dock — Your Backyard Playground**
The private dock on the Intracoastal Waterway is what makes Canterbury Sandcastle truly special.

- **Low tide**: Sandy beach emerges for wading, floating, and playing in calm water
- **High tide**: Jump off the dock into deep water or fish from the floating dock
- **Floating dock**: 3-4 ft deep at low tide — perfect for kids and fishing
- **Main dock**: 11 ft deep at the end — for jumping in (always check the current)
- **Bring your boat**: Drop in at Bush's Marina, tie up at our dock with proper bumpers
- **Wildlife**: Dolphins, stingrays, and sea life pass by regularly

Sunsets from the dock are the highlight of every stay.


Note: Boat lift not included. Owner's boat/trailer may be on the far side of the driveway. Dock use at own risk.


**What's Included**
- All linens, towels, and beach towels
- Sonos indoor/outdoor sound system (use the Sonos app to connect)
- Smart TV in every bedroom + WiFi
- Second fridge for overflow/cooler loading
- Front-loader washer and dryer
- Air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans
- Hair dryer, iron & board
- Children's books, toys, cards, and games
- Great deck furniture on multiple levels
- Gas grill + outdoor dining
- Beach chairs and various beach toys
- Basketball (court is one house away)
- Pickelball set, cornhole
- Outdoor shower
- Covered carport (2 cars) + gravel parking (3+ cars)
- Keyless electronic entry
- Elevator to all floors


**Walk to Everything in Topsail Beach**
- Ocean beach: 5-minute walk
- Jolly Roger Pier
- Cora's Deli
- Beach Shop & Grill
- Lewis Seafood market & grocery
- Thursday craft market (in season)
- Putt-putt, arcade, roller rink, playground
- Pickleball and tennis courts
- Family Bingo at the Assembly Bldg (seasonal)

**Booking Details**
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Summer season: Sunday-to-Sunday weekly rental
- Security deposit: $750 (refundable within 5 days)
- 100% refund with 30+ days notice
- Minimum guest age: 25
- No smoking | No pets | No parties
- Quiet hours after 10 PM
- Ring cameras on exterior (driveway and back of house)

**Book Direct on Houfy and Save**

Why pay 10–17% in platform fees? Book Canterbury Sandcastle directly through Houfy — no service fees for you or your guests. We're the Kennedy family — we've been coming to Topsail Island since our kids were little and we take pride in making sure every guest has an incredible stay. On-island support is always available if you need anything.