The Seahorse
Welcome to the Seahorse; our newly renovated, family friendly, ocean-side beach escape in Surf City on Topsail Island, NC! Come stay with us and enjoy the relaxing beach life.
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The View! You'll love the amazing view from the third story ocean front balcony overlooking both the beach and the ocean.
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Loft Comfy sleeping arrangements for up to four with memory foam mattresses on queen bed and twin bunk beds. Sliding curtains offer privacy both for the loft and between beds.
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Harry Potter Bed Children enjoy sleeping, reading or playing games in their own private nook under the stairs, complete with light and shelves. Curtains close the space for privacy.
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Two Full Baths Fully renovated bathrooms with showers, vanities and hooks to hang your wet swim suits.
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Kitchen Design The kitchen offers new cabinets, granite coutnertops and stainless steel appliances.
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Equipped The kitchen is supplied with everything you need to prepare and enjoy home cooked meals together.
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Beach A short walk down the three flights of stairs and around the corner will take you to one of two private boardwalks.
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Pool Open April 1 (or pass inspection) until October 31 with four cabanas and ample seating.
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Toys Build sand castles, dig for mole crabs or collect shells with an assortment of beach toys in our outside storage closet.
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Chairs Enjoy the sun & surf in one of the beach chairs provided for your enjoyment.
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Surf City A short walk on the beach to the iconic Surf City Pier, restaurants and more.
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Sea Turtles Count sea-turtle nests along the beach or time your stay for a hatching event. Nesting season is May through August.
Amenities
At TopsailAway, we try hard to provide you with the best possible experience, including all essential amenities and lots of nice little extras!
Essentials
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Immediately adjacent to the beach access boardwalk
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Use of outside storage closet and everything in it
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Parking passes for two vehicles
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Deck Furniture: high top chairs, bench, table and snack tray
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Beach chairs
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Clothing line for drying swimsuits and towels
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Beach cooler
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Pillows and comforters
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Privacy curtains for the loft and Harry Potter bed
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Hair dryer
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Iron & board
Business and Leisure
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Free wireless internet, 50+ Mbps
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Desk with desk chair
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Reading lamps at each bedside
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Books
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Puzzles
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55" Roku Smart TV in family room
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43" Roku Smart TV in master bedroom
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Spectrum Cable TV (Roku App)
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Games
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Beach toys
Kitchen
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Refrigerator
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Stove
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Oven
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Cups, mugs, glassware, dishes and utensils
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Cutlery set and cutting board
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12 cup drip coffee maker (circular filters) and grinder
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Blender and hand mixer
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Toaster, waffle maker, electric griddle, crock pot
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Kettle
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Pots, pans, mixing bowls, baking sheets, broiler pan
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Hot pads
Surf Condos
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Outdoor pool (unheated) open April 1 - October 31
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Newly renovated laundry (coin/electronic payment)
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Fitness room (hours subject to onsite personnel presence)
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Grilling area (bring your own grilling utensils)
Safety
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Smoke detectors
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Carbon monoxide detector
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Fire extinguisher
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Egress ladder
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Pool fence and childproof gates
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Deadbolt lock
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Keyless pin pad lock rotated with every guest
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First aid kit
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Exterior lighting
Additional Services Available
You can upgrade your experiences further by taking advantage of these service providers on Topsail Island.
Linens
Beds are furnished with comforters and pillows. You may bring your own linens or rent them from local linen services.
Luggage Assistance
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Topsail Bellhop - The Topsail Island Bellhops will get your stuff up to the third floor for you. Give them a call.
Seahorse Rates
Prime Time
Week before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
Minimum Stay
Week (Sat-Sat)
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$1,900/week
Leisure Time
First week of September through end of October
Minimum Stay
3 Nights
Rate
$250/night; $1,400/week
Off-season
End of October through last full week of March
Minimum Stay
3 Nights
Rate
$200/night; $1,120/week
Pre-season
End of March through week before Memorial Day
Minimum Stay
3 Nights
Rate
$250/night; $1,400/week
Guest Reviews
Read what our guests have been saying about the Seahorse.
Guest Reviews (27)
Mother's Day Vacation
Location was awesome and communication was great! The place was decorated so cute and very up to date! It was a perfect getaway to take my mom for a mother's day vacation! Will definitely be back!!
- May 2023
Perfect Location
Right on beach and close to everything on (and off) Island. The Condo was clean, very tastefully decorated with beachy theme. Extremely comfortable with beautiful view of Ocean and beach. The balcony perfect to sit and relax after busy activities. Heather perfect communicator and always promptly available to answer all questions.
- Apr 2023
Loved this condo!
Great views from the family room and kitchen. Very clean and well appointed. Loved the decor and the space this condo offered. The upstairs loft was super cute with plenty of sleeping space for a couple and 2 kids or have All the kids upstairs (queen and a bunk bed set) Owner has thought of anything you may need and has made it easy to address any questions you may have. Will definitely stay here again! The laundry is in a separate building but easy to use and the facilities are super clean as well. Download the laundry app and get a $5 credit too! Enjoy shelling, collecting sharks teeth or sun bathing or swimming in the pool. Lots to do for which ever you prefer. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
- Apr 2023
Exceeds all other properties by far
I have rented a number of units in this property and this, by far, exceeds all the other properties. It is an updated, clean, and well-designed property. I found the kitchen well-stocked, the amenities are superior, and the location is hard to beat. The owner communicated clearly and frequently ensuring we had an excellent stay. They have maximize the space to allow for a more comfortable stay for more people. The owners have taken great care to furnish the unit with higher end furniture including the beds. I highly recommend this location as it is one of the better properties I have stayed in at this location.
- Oct 2022
The views are breathtaking!
Heather is very detailed with her listing, the condo is beautiful and has all the extras you need for a great vacation! The views are breathtaking! We had helpful communication during the weather change with Tropical Storm Warning from Hurricane Ian. We appreciated the care she gave to keep us updated throughout the storm.
- Oct 2022
Ocean views are excellent
Heather was an awesome host! So thoughtful and communicative. The property was just as pictured - beautifully decorated and very clean. The ocean views are excellent and the property overall is so conveniently located. The beach and the pool are both right there and it was a wonderful stay overall. We have stayed at surf condos a couple times in the past, but this has been the best stay so far.
- Sep 2022
Outstanding attention to detail
We have stayed at the Surf Condos for nearly a decade, this was our first time at the Seahorse and it was by far the BEST!!! Everything from cleanliness, to a well stocked kitchen to comfy beds and everything in between was just perfect. The attention to detail was outstanding, having extra hooks for wet bathing suits and a rope on the deck made such a difference! The communication from Heather was such a comfort, too.
- Aug 2022
Outstanding attention to detail
We have stayed at the Surf Condos for nearly a decade, this was our first time at the Seahorse and it was by far the BEST!!! Everything from cleanliness, to a well stocked kitchen to comfy beds and everything in between was just perfect. The attention to detail was outstanding, having extra hooks for wet bathing suits and a rope on the deck made such a difference! The communication from Heather was such a comfort, too.
- Aug 2022
Heather is great to work with
Beachy decor, comfortable beds and furniture, very clean! Heather was great to work with, checking in and making sure we were happy…
- Jul 2022
A fantastic week!
We had the most relaxing family vacation. The everything you ever would need has been thought of especially for a family with little ones, darkening blinds and curtains, fans, beach toys, aloe plant for sunburns, and best of all a stocked kitchen for cooking. All that with an amazing view, comfortable beds…. Can't say enough. Thanks for the fantastic week!
- Jul 2022
Anything you could possibly need
My husband and I stayed at the condo for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. This is a wonderful, spacious property with amazing ocean views!! Perfect location for enjoying the beach. Coffee on the deck every morning was super relaxing. It has comfortable beds, kitchen is equipped with anything you could possibly need and the condo is in excellent condition. The hosts even provide beach chairs, boogie boards, and fun sand toys if you have children. The condo is spotlessly clean, newly renovated, and beautifully decorated. The host was easy to communicate with and was very responsive to our many questions.
- Feb 2022
Great Beach Condo
Wow!! We loved staying at The Seahorse over the Christmas holiday. The ocean view was fantastic. Sitting on the covered deck or on the sofa or even while preparing food, watching the ocean was a joy. The condo was clean with a very well stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the up to date decor was delightfully beachy. Heather was a great host. Our family of four adults without a doubt recommend The Seahorse.♥️♥️♥️♥️
- Dec 2021
Wonderful getaway
First time renting this property and it was wonderful! Great ocean view and condo had everything we needed! Would definitely stay again!
- Dec 2021
Amazing stay
(Heather)) was very easy to communicate with and responded promptly to any questions. House was perfect for two adults and three teenagers and the ocean view was just what we needed! The weather couldn't have cooperated more and being a few steps from the sand and surf was perfect. House was clean and as described.
- Dec 2021
Wonderful weekend getaway
We had a fantastic time here. The view was amazing, the unit was really nice and well equipped, and Heather was incredibly helpful and attentive. It was perfect for a three day getaway. Will definitely come back!
- Dec 2021
The Seahorse is a charm!
This is a well maintained and well loved unit! The beach feel and updated finishes in all the rooms are beautifully coordinated. The kitchen is well stocked and the appliances are top notch. The view from the balcony is perfect and ideal for watching the sunrise and the dolphins. This was our first trip to Surf City and we chose this property because it is in the center of the island. We biked south one day and north the next. I love the hometown feel of the island. There are several good restaurants close by. Heather was so helpful and pleasant to communicate with. We highly recommend taking your family to the Seahorse!
- Oct 2021
Beachfront beauty!
This was a fantastic property with ocean views, relaxing sound of waves, and steps to the beach. We loved the convenience of not having to find a place to park or pay to park (and lugging all our beachgear that we typically have!) The storage closet for all the toys was great! The place was immaculate. Would stay again when in the area. Thank you!!
- Oct 2021
Updated, super clean and well equipped.
My husband and I wanted a quick beach getaway. Love this island in October! The Seahorse was perfect for us and Heather was the best hostess.
Beachwalked, biked and enjoyed the solitude. Best part of trip was watching the Loggerhead turtle hatchlings make their way out of the nest and down to the surf
(with help from the Topsail Island Turtle Patrol) . Would definitely rent the Seahorse again! Thanks Heather and Andy.
- Oct 2021
The view doesn’t get much better!
Great shared space for friends getaway at the shore! Fantastic view and easy to access the beach from the condo. Must be able and willing to do stairs- living space was clean and inviting. Would definitely recommend and hope to return to The Seahorse for another stay! Big smile.
- Sep 2021
Amazing!
Beautiful condo, perfect view and wonderful hosts. This place has it all. We walked into a spotless, newly renovated condo that feels much larger than it is. Really nice pool and you don't get much closer to the ocean that here. Thanks very much.
- Jul 2021
Awesome
We had such a great time. The condo was clean, beautiful, and just the right size. The view of the ocean from the balcony was so relaxing. We were close to everything. We rode our bikes 90% of the time. The storage closet outside was able to house our 5 bikes. We definitely recommend staying here.
- Jul 2021
Great trip
Property was the nicest we've stayed in at Surf Condos! A few issues arise but the owners went above and beyond to get them fixed as soon as possible! Loved our stay!
- Jul 2021
First-rate experience at The Seahorse
As advertised, upscale interiors, convenient to beach, would stay again!
- Jun 2021
Wonderful experience!
This place was amazing, very clean and had a beautiful view. The property owners communicated everything perfectly and the location was close to everything!
- Jun 2021
Recommended
Very well furnished and updated, 1 mile north of "downtown" Surf City, easy beach access, very responsive owner.
- May 2021
Seahorse
This property was over the top!! Super clean, gorgeous view, full stocked with everything you need to enjoy relaxing with your favorite people. The owners are amazing as well! Most definitely will be back to this vacation gem!!
- May 2021
Serenity and Fun!
Working with Heather through our rental experience was so easy. Everything is explained throughly for you to enjoy your stay.
The condo is supplied with more than what you need and is immaculate. The location is perfect, a beach walk to the pier and restaurants and
beautiful ocean view with sunrises to exclaim about!
You can not go wrong renting this condo and we hope to do this again! Thank you Heather for making our stay so perfect.
- May 2021
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please take a moment to review the following important notices regarding The Seahorse.
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This is a 3rd Floor Unit - There are 42 steps from the ground floor into the front door; one flight of 14 steps and then 4 flights of 7 steps each.
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Smoke free and pet free - No pets or smoking allowed in the condo.
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Minimum Age Limit - You must be 25 years old or older to rent The Seahorse.
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Purchase Travel Insurance - We strongly recommend you purchase TRAVEL INSURANCE that covers "trip interruption." Hurricane Season in NC runs June 1-November 30, with the most activity in September and October. Trip Interruption insurance covers Hurricane Evacuations. NC Vacation Rental Act states refunds are not due to renters for interrupted stays due natural disasters if guests opted out of travel insurance.