# A Great Escape is a Vacation Rental property in North Topsail Beach, NC > Canonical Human URL: https://www.accessthebeach.com/topsail-island-rentals/a-great-escape ## Property Details - Location: North Topsail Beach, NC - Type: Duplex - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3 - Max Occupancy: 10 - Pet Friendly: Yes - Rating: 5 (6 reviews) ------------------------------ ## Location - Coordinates: 34.476193, -77.4548617 - Region: North Topsail Beach, NC ### Open date ranges - Dec 31, 2026 to Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 12, 2027 to Jul 3, 2027 - Jul 10, 2027 to Jul 17, 2027 ## Amenities *CHECK IN/OUT DAY: SATURDAY to SATURDAY Rental,*DISCOUNTS: Military Discount *terms apply,*LINENS: Bed Making Available *fee applies,*LINENS: Linen Packages Available *fee applies,*PETS: Service Animals Permitted with PRIOR Disclosure,ACCESSIBILITY: Keyless Entry,ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-Level Home,ACCESSIBILITY: No Elevator,ENTERTAINMENT: Cable - Basic Offers at minimum network stations.,ENTERTAINMENT: Cable - Expanded Offers network channles and expa,ENTERTAINMENT: Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi),EVENTS: Large Group Rental,HOUSEHOLD: Central Air Conditioning,HOUSEHOLD: Coffee Maker - Regular,HOUSEHOLD: Ice Maker,HOUSEHOLD: Laundry on Premises,LOCATION: Beach Access - Private,LOCATION: Duplex,LOCATION: Near Ocean,LOCATION: North Topsail Beach,LOCATION: Ocean View,LOCATION: Oceanfront,LOCATION: Unobstructed ocean views,LOCATION: Water View,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Autumn with Topsail Festival,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Beach Shops,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Boat Launch,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Christmas Tree Lighting (Nov),NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Golf Course,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Grocery Stores,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Jet Ski Rentals,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Kayak Rentals,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Liberty Festival (Holly Ridge in Summer),NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Mini Golf,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Missiles and More Museum,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Ocean City Jazz Festival (North Topsail Beach,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Ocean Fest Music Festival (Surf City in May,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Playground,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Restaurants,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Seaview Pier,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Skate Park,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival (Sept),NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Spot Festival (Hampstead in Nov),NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Surf City Community Center,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Surf City Independence Day Celebration (July,NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Surf City Live NC (Nov),Ocean View,OUTDOOR: Covered Parking,OUTDOOR: Covered Porch ## Images (https://gallery.streamlinevrs.com/units-gallery/00/0F/7A/image_170297878.jpeg) > Deck b (https://gallery.streamlinevrs.com/units-gallery/00/0F/7A/image_170297880.jpeg) > Deck a (https://gallery.streamlinevrs.com/units-gallery/00/0F/7A/image_170297882.jpeg) > Beach Access (https://gallery.streamlinevrs.com/units-gallery/00/0F/7A/image_170297883.jpeg) > AGE - 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This amazing four-bedroom oceanfront duplex is located on the quiet shores of North Topsail Beach. Sleeping up to 10 people, this home is ideal for medium sized families or groups of friends. Just imagine sitting on the back deck listening to the ocean and having the convenience of walking to the beach on your semi-private beach access, shared only with the other side of the duplex. “A Great Escape” is a duplex with a mirror property next door “Almost Heaven”. Together they can sleep 18!!!Second Floor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths Oceanside Queen Bedroom with en suite, television, and private balcony Streetside Queen Bedroom with shared hall bath Streetside Queen BedroomFirst Floor - Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath Streetside Queen Bedroom with television and shared hall bath Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Living RoomA Great Escape3812 Island DriveNorth Topsail Beach, NC 28460Sleeps 10 Linen Options:  This property DOES NOT include linens with your reservation. You may bring your own linens, or we offer linens to rent for an additional fee (See Add-Ons after clicking “BOOK NOW” or contact us to apply a linen rental to your reservation). STARTING IN FALL 2026: For reservations booked after August 14th, 2026:-- Upon arrival, our guests will find a full set of bed and bath linens individually wrapped and ready for bed-making. Bed-making services may be requested prior to arrival for an additional fee.-- Kitchen pack and Bathroom pack, with a roll of paper towels and toilet paper included to ensure convenience upon arrival. PET POLICY: Dogs Allowed with Pet FeePlease review our Dog Policy before booking your vacation. Non-Refundable Pet Deposit is per pet (2 dog maximum, price varies by home). Please add applicable Pet Fees in Add-Ons after clicking “BOOK NOW”. NEAREST BEACH ACCESS: Private Beach Access Public Beach Access #30 - 1 Myrtle Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460Pay-to-Park may be enforced at some beach accesses or public parking lots. Click here for more information on Public Beach Accesses. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mid-June to Mid-August: 7-night minimum stays, Saturday to Saturday Check-in/out only Accessibility: 2 Story Stilted Duplex Home with Stairs Parking: 2-4 parking Spaces in front of the home depending on vehicle size Large Group Rental needed? Check availability on these neighboring homes: A Great Escape-Almost Heaven North Guest Entry: This rental utilizes a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay. Smart TVs require guest logins to access subscription apps. Owner does not provide access details. WiFi signal strength is NOT guaranteed at your rental for remote work or remote learning. We are located on a barrier island and do not have cellular towers on the island. This, coupled with the increase of guests in our area, creates an inconsistent cellular signal that is outside of our control and therefore, compensation is NOT guaranteed. For Beach Nourishment Updates, please visit Town of North Topsail Beach's Facebook Page or Dune Renourishment Project website. You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. ID verification required prior to check in. Click here to review our Rental Policies and Cancellation Policy. TRIP PREPARATION:Access Realty Vacation Rentals adhere to minimum standards set to provide you with as many of the comforts of home as possible during your stay. All our vacation rentals include fully equipped kitchens, basic small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters), pillows, comforters/bedspreads, television(s) and more!Please note that unless otherwise indicated above, linens are not provided during your stay. You are welcome to bring your own linens, or we provide a linens rental service for your convenience. Our vacation homes are not guaranteed to have consumable items in stock for guest use (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.).Review our list on How To Prepare for Your Vacation.Check out of our list of Local Businesses and Local Events to plan out things to do during your stay!Beach Nourishment: Beach nourishment projects help preserve and protect Topsail Island’s shoreline. Most projects are scheduled annually between November and April and may involve large pipes on the beach, trucks moving sand, and other equipment to rebuild and maintain our dunes. Timelines and locations can shift without notice, and we are not always informed in advance. While we understand this may impact your beach experience, refunds or compensation will not be provided for disruptions related to beach nourishment. For the latest updates, we recommend checking the town websites for Topsail Beach, Surf City, or North Topsail Beach. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about potential beach impacts during your stay.*Photographs Updated: April 2023* ------------------------------ ## Reviews ### My get away (5/5 stars) We were very happy with the property we had plenty of room. I’m glad there was only eight of us and not 10, because they wouldn’t have gotten a bedroom!! Needs some updating or fixes, but all in all very enjoyable!! Would revisit this property!! - Kimberly D Posted on 12/17/2021 ### Family vacation (5/5 stars) Great location. Still needs some repairs from hurricane damage but overall very nice. - Nancy B Posted on 9/18/2019 ### Great Stay (5/5 stars) We enjoyed our long weekend at the house. The house was well maintained and had the equipment needed (coffee pot, kitchen utensils, etc). We loved that the beach was just off the walkway attached to the deck. We would definitely stay again! - Christine W Posted on 5/24/2019 ### A gem on the beach... (5/5 stars) My boyfriend Steve & I loved the rental. We were right on the beach with the ocean breeze & view from the house. The house was clean, modern, spacious & beautiful.. We will be back!!! ?? - Jill H Posted on 5/23/2019 ### Great Escape is Right!! (5/5 stars) Had an awesome time with the family! Beautiful beach! Can't wait to come back! Access Realty was there when we needed assistance! - Carmencita W Posted on 9/5/2018 ### We enjoyed our stay! (5/5 stars) We found this property on VRBO but rented it through Access Realty. It was a pleasure to work with Access Realty from booking to check in. They were always helpful, friendly and quick to respond to an email or telephone call. The owner was great to work with too, but we did it through Access. The property was as described, no surprises. It was clean and everything worked but the ice maker and it may have been cut off for the winter. The rooms are small but we had 7 adults and had plenty of room for a 4 day stay. There is a nice concrete drive way and parking area. We felt that it was the smallest amount of steps to get into a property and also down to the beach. It is on the main road through North Topsail but in November there was very little traffic. The kitchen furnishings are minimal but adequate..we had a traditional turkey dinner with no problem. The carpets are new and the property very neat. We would certainly consider it again and we will certainly check with Access for availability on properties to fit our needs. - Jim P Posted on 12/8/2016