Welcome to Lil'TipSea- Downstairs Only
Plenty of parking!
Downstairs Entrance, go through the gate.
Backyard "Beach" Lounge
Downstairs Living Room and Kitchen Area
Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
Master Bedroom with Queen Bed
Your Downstairs Patio Area
Downstairs Porch Swing and Sitting Area
Downstairs Porch Swing and Sitting Area
Your Downstairs Patio Area
Downstairs Entrance into the Living and Kitchen Area
Downstairs Living Room
Downstairs Living Room & Kitchen
Downstairs Kitchen
Downstairs Living Room
Downstairs Kitchen
Coffee Bar (coffee not included)
Mermaids Drink Free
Full shower and tub in the Hallway Downstairs Bathroom
Bathroom- Make-up Area
Bathroom- Makeup Towels and Soap
Full shower and tub in the Hallway Downstairs Bathroom
Downstairs 2nd Queen Bedroom
Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom with Queen Bed
Downstairs 2nd Queen Bedroom
Master Bedroom with Queen Bed
Master Bedroom with Queen Bed
Master Bedroom with Queen Bed
Downstairs Outdoor Sitting Area
Path to rise area and backyard
Parking large enough for boats or trailers
Backyard Lounge
Backyard at Twilight
Backyard Lounge
Backyard lounge area at night
Backyard lounge area at night
Backyard Lounge
Backyard Lounge Area
Upstairs Deck
Upstairs Deck
Upstairs Deck
Upstairs Deck
Lil'TipSea is a quick walk to the beach
Lil'TipSea is a quick walk to the beach
Lil'TipSea is a quick walk to the beach
Beach and Sound Access from Empie
Lil'TipSea faces the sound.
Haywood Access Left in Photo & Empie Access Right in Photo
Kayak launch at the end of Empie
Path to Haywood Beach Acces
Path to Empie Beach Access
View of the Jolly Roger Pier and Town of Topsail Center- both walkable from the house!
View of the beach and the Jolly Roger Pier
Enjoy Gorgeous Beaches! Beach Renourishment Completed Spring 24!
View from Haywood Beach Access
Haywood Sounds Access
View of the Jolly Roger Pier
Kayak launch at the end of Haywood
View of the Jolly Roger Pier
Empie Beach  Access
Park in the neighborhood with basketball and pickleball court
Collect beautiful shells
Hunt for shark's teeth
Towers on the Island
Relax under the patio

Lil'TipSea on Topsail Beach- Downstairs Only - Topsail Beach

4 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
620 Sqft
Vacation Home•Entire place
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Hosted by Sara

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About this place

Lil'TipSea (Downstairs)- Your Beach Getaway on Topsail Island, NC

Relax, unwind, and enjoy Topsail Beach from its hidden gem, Lil'TipSea, a convenient, affordable, and accessible ground floor, 2-bedroom beach rental located in historic Topsail Beach. 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 fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, air conditioning, Smart TVs, Wi-Fi, linens & toiletries, board games, and outdoor seating to enjoy. This cozy, family-friendly beach rental accommodates 1-4 guests comfortably. There is a Pack 'n Play for additional sleeping spaces for little ones.

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, full kitchen, living room, full bath, two queen beds, linens and towels included, & a driveway large enough for your boat. There is a Pack 'n Play for additional sleeping spaces for little ones.

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.

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.

This listing is for the downstairs unit only. Please see my other listings for the whole house rental or upstairs rental.

I hope you enjoy your stay at Lil'TipSea!

Sleeping configuration

1st Bedroom

1 queen bed

2nd Bedroom

1 queen bed

What this place offers

29 Amenities
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Patio
High Speed Internet
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
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Nearby activities

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Scuba diving or snorkeling
Fishing Charters
Surfing
Jet skiing
Golf
Miniature Golf
Cycling
Swimming

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

  • Crib/Pack 'n Play

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Guests are permitted to smoke away from the house

Parking Included

Yes, there is plenty of parking

Meet the Host

Sara

Owner

English
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within 24 hours
Member Since
June 2022

Have Questions?

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Scenic views

Located on the sound side of the island, a short walk to public beach accesses and kayak launches.
Beach viewBay viewGarden view

Location

Lil'TipSea is located in the heart of historic Topsail Beach, 6 miles south of Surf City.

Getting around

Topsail Town Center is a short walk or bike ride away.
Exact location provided after booking.

More places to stay in Topsail Beach:

Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
10AM
Standard
Max Guests
4 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Pets • Smoking • Parties
$Security Deposit
100
Refundable

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