NTB4414 Dolphin Lookout

An amazing beach getaway house! Private access to the beach right out of your door. The hot tub is nice, and the direct view of the ocean from the hot tub is a plus! Wonderful place to bring dogs to enjoy the beach.

Tiana -

Perfect location! Quiet private beach right at your footsteps. The house was adequately stocked with everything we needed. Many kitchen items to use for cooking meals. Hot tub was a bonus! We had a couple mishaps at arrival, but the management company was very quick to respond and correct the issues without hesitation. Would definitely stay here again and also book through Carolina Coast Retreat.

Heather -

House was clean, right on the beach and absolutely gorgeous!! The water pressure wasn’t the greatest for showers/baths but everything else was beyond what we could have hoped for! We will most definitely be coming back for sure. Thank you for allowing our crazy family stay in your home ❤️

Anonymous -

Beautiful well kept home.

Amber -

Wonderful house, beautiful view, clean

Amber -

Great location! Wonderful property! Everyone in our party had an excellent time. Thank you!

Sean -

Amazing location. House was outdated and needs some upgrades (bare minimum kitchen cookware, fridge leaks, dryer takes forever) but the gorgeous view of the ocean from every single room makes it hard to complain. Hot tub was great for the colder nights!!

ashlee c. -

Did not use hot tub. Views of the ocean were great

Robert B. -

We really enjoyed the house it was nice updated and clean. Had a really nice time with family. Beach access and hot tub were well maintained. Would love to stay here again.

Anonymous -

We really enjoyed the house it was nice updated and clean. Had a really nice time with family. Beach access and hot tub were well maintained. Would love to stay here again.

Adam B. -

Excellent location, beautiful quiet beach, very nice home

Anonymous -

Excellent location, beautiful quiet beach, very nice home

Holly B. -

The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The beds were made when we got there which was very nice after a long day of driving. We especially appreciated that the house was dog friendly.

Anonymous -

The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The beds were made when we got there which was very nice after a long day of driving. We especially appreciated that the house was dog friendly.

Anna M. -

We had a great time at this house. There was plenty of space for our group. It’s hard to find a rental that will allow you to bring a large dog. The house was clean and smelled nice on arrival. There have been some upgrades to furniture and bathrooms, it seemed. The house is well-appointed. We cooked meals with ease and had plenty of pillows and linens. This area of beach is quiet and so beautiful. We will be back!

Cassandra K. -

Best vacation ever!! Amazing house on the beach

Taylor J. -

The house was clean and furnished nicely. The beds were comfortable. Kitchen was stocked with many utensils, cookware and beverage glasses. The location in the beach was peaceful and relaxing. The only downside was getting groceries up 2 flights of stairs.

Karen K. -

This was such an amazing property to stay at. It looked just like pictures, and the view of the ocean is absolutely perfect! The hot tub has decent jets, there's lots of space, and the beds were surprisingly comfortable. All in all, we had a fantastic time!

Tiffany F. -

If you want a beach front home with great access to an uncrowded beach, this is it. No frills but has just about everything you need. Price was right and accommodations were comfortable, especially given it is dog friendly. Found some sharks teeth and caught some decent fish out front. Will likely stay there again one day.

Anonymous -

Loved the view and easy access to beach.

Anonymous -

Crystal W. -

The location of this home was wonderful for dolphin watching. They put on quite a show for us and since we were visiting in the winter, the huge windows across the front allowed us to be inside and still see them. The open kitchen, dining, living floor plan was perfect for our girls weekend and the hot tub was a most welcome addition after a brisk walk in the cold winter air. The bed in the master bedroom is super firm. I didn't think I would like it, but I ended up sleeping like a log. We were close to the grocery store and excellent restaurants - so a fabulous location for multiple reasons.

Anonymous -

WE LOVED THE SUPPLY OF TOILET PAPER WAITING FOR US AT THE END OF A LONG TRIP. THERE WERE TOYS AVAILABLE FOR THE KIDS TO USE ON THE BEACH. THE HOT TUB WAS CLEAN AND READY TO USE. THE FLOOR PLAN IS GREAT WITH EVERY BEDROOM HAVING A VIEW OF THE OCEAN. WALK-IN SHOWERS ARE WONDERFUL. THE NUMBER OF DOLPHINS WE VIEWED DAILY WAS PHEOMINAL, PROVING THAT THE HOUSE WAS MORE THAN ADEQUATELY NAMED. THE BEACH PROVIDED A GREAT AREA IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND WAS LOADED WITH SHARKS TEETH. ISSUES WITH CLEANLINESS WERE DEALT WITH AND VACASA RETURNED A SMALL TOKEN FOR OUR TROUBLES. THE OWNERS WERE VERY ACOMODATING FOR OUR SPECIAL REQUEST AS WELL.

Anonymous -

Dolphin Vista accommodated our family gathering of three generations comfortably. The view was stellar. The layout of the kitchen made it very comfortable to fix meals and we all appreciated the large square table for both meals and games.

Anonymous -

Had a great time! Right on the beach! Couldn’t be more perfect.

Maria C. -

We were very pleased with the location of the beach house. The beach was great and quick access to town.

Raeanne H. -

We were very pleased with the location of the beach house. The beach was great and quick access to town.

Anonymous -

Loved this house, the hot tub, steps to the beach. The couches could be updated but not a deal breaker. We would love to stay here again!

Brandi R. -

Loved this house, the hot tub, steps to the beach. The couches could be updated but not a deal breaker. We would love to stay here again!

Anonymous -

Had a great week but house could use some updating.

Anonymous -

The views are amazing, very quiet beach location. The home is comfortable and clean. Loved the location!

Anonymous -

We loved the convenience of the location! Sized perfectly for two families. Bring your own beach chairs!!

Anonymous -

We loved the layout of the house and the amazing view from the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms. The house was on a nice quiet part of the beach and made for a great stay!

Ren T. -

We have been coming for 30 years and still love everything about topsail!

Anonymous -

We loved the layout of the house and the amazing view from the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms. The house was on a nice quiet part of the beach and made for a great stay!

Anonymous -

This home is in the perfect location on North Topsail Island. Close to the bridge to go grocery shopping and close to Surf City for lots of fabulous places to eat. Plenty of shells and sharks teeth, beautiful sunrise and sunsets and really enjoyed watching the dolphins swimming.

Victoria H. -

The house was perfect for our family and pets. Close to the beach! Well done for pet safety.

Anonymous -

This home is in the perfect location on North Topsail Island. Close to the bridge to go grocery shopping and close to Surf City for lots of fabulous places to eat. Plenty of shells and sharks teeth, beautiful sunrise and sunsets and really enjoyed watching the dolphins swimming.

Anonymous -

Very nice home, right on the beach, everything was just as described in the listing

Anonymous -

Very nice house, right on the beach, looks just like the pictures in the listing

Christopher M. -

The views are absolutely gorgeous! Home could use some TLC.

Anonymous -

Great location

Patricia F. -

Great location

Anonymous -

We loved this house! You can’t beat the location and views. Directly on the beach and private so very little people on the beach. The house had everything we could need. The hot tub was great and there’s even an outdoor shower with warm water beside the hot tub to rinse off. The furniture in the house was dated and beds weren’t super comfy but nothing major and certainly didn’t take away from the experience at all. What I like the most was that this house was away from any condos and the busier part of town but it will still just a short drive to restaurants and the pier.

April L. -

Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're delighted that you loved the location. Your comments about the furniture and beds are noted, and we'll take them into consideration for future improvements. We're glad that these minor issues didn't detract from your overall experience. It's great to hear that you appreciated the peacefulness of the location while still being close to local attractions. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

We loved this house! You can’t beat the location and views. Directly on the beach and private so very little people on the beach. The house had everything we could need. The hot tub was great and there’s even an outdoor shower with warm water beside the hot tub to rinse off. The furniture in the house was dated and beds weren’t super comfy but nothing major and certainly didn’t take away from the experience at all. What I like the most was that this house was away from any condos and the busier part of town but it will still just a short drive to restaurants and the pier.

Anonymous -

Being able to walk right out to the beach was our favorite! The home had everything we needed. The hot tub was an extra bonus. We would definitely consider this property for another family vacation.

Anonymous -

Sun rises on deck are amazing. Hot tub was great. Outdoor showers were great.

Anonymous -

Could not ask for a better view. Hot tub was perfect. Beach access was perfect. House needs some attention. Nothing major. Needs new blinds. Some are damaged and its off putting. Could use deck gates for small kids/dogs on every level deck. Perfect beach for shelling. Had a great time.

tammy n. -

We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

Our family of 12 (8 adults and 4 children) had a great time. The house was beautiful and came equipped with everything we needed, and with lots of space. Plenty to do with the games and puzzles provided, and we enjoyed the hot tub too. The beach was gorgeous and we loved how private and quiet it was during our April stay. We even saw dolphins a few early mornings. Would definitely recommend the property to others.

Anonymous -

great place and plenty of room, although some dishes were dirty when we arrived.

Anonymous -

Great access to beach. Watched full moon from the back deck.

Michael D. -

Great access to beach. Watched full moon from the back deck.

Anonymous -

We had family come in from New Mexico, and family from across NC. It was a fabulous stay. The beach felt as if it was your own! Loved that we were able to bring our 4 legged family, too! House and location were great! Thank you for sharing your home!

Anonymous -

Loved the location! House was just what we needed to unwind with family from out of town

shari t. -

Great house just needs a little updating. Old furniture and bedding

Anonymous -

Location, location, location!!

Anonymous -

We had a great stay, being right on the beach was perfect and it’s close to the grocery store. The hoses and outdoor showers helped limit sand we tracked inside.

Anonymous -

Everything with the house was as described. The hoses and showers on each level help with keeping sand out of the house. It was especially quiet on the beach given it was November, but seems like it would still be private during the summer. Each bedroom opening onto the deck makes for some gorgeous views, but if you’re sensitive brightness I’d recommend bringing an eye mask for sleeping for that morning sun.

Brittanie S. -

Hi, Brittanie. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

What a great house. Our family enjoyed our mini vacation here. The house was big, spacious and had the conveniences of home. The master bedroom mattress was firm just like ours at home. The house had 4 bedrooms with one bedroom with 4 bunk beds in it. Good for children. We loved the fact that the house is right on the beach. You can walk on the back deck and a few steps you are at the ocean. Great view of the ocean and sunsets and sunrises. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely rent this house again next year.

Brenda H. -

What a great house. Our family enjoyed our mini vacation here. The house was big, spacious and had the conveniences of home. The master bedroom mattress was firm just like ours at home. The house had 4 bedrooms with one bedroom with 4 bunk beds in it. Good for children. We loved the fact that the house is right on the beach. You can walk on the back deck and a few steps you are at the ocean. Great view of the ocean and sunsets and sunrises. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely rent this house again next year.

Anonymous -

Great location, overall the house is nice. But the furnishings, drapes, etc are OLD. I know it's a beach house, but for what we paid I expected more. Also for what we pay for the cleaning fee I expected it to be cleaner. They need to periodically do a deep clean. We didn't use the hot tub bc I assumed it was gross.

Anonymous -

Best thing about this house is the location. Great oceanfront beach view from both levels and short walk down your own private beach access with shower. Also conveniently located near the bridge to the mainland to run out for groceries or other supplies. House was very clean, well stocked kitchen that we made extensive use of and the little things like some toilet paper and soaps included in the bathrooms. Was very satisfied. Great wifi too with no problems with multiple users.

Jonathan K. -

Best thing about this house is the location. Great oceanfront beach view from both levels and short walk down your own private beach access with shower. Also conveniently located near the bridge to the mainland to run out for groceries or other supplies. House was very clean, well stocked kitchen that we made extensive use of and the little things like some toilet paper and soaps included in the bathrooms. Was very satisfied. Great wifi too with no problems with multiple users.

Anonymous -

We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Lookout. We are still talking about how easy it was to go from the house to the beach, up for lunch and back out again. The home was full of lots of extras--fully stocked kitchen, lots of extra bath towels, and beach chairs/umbrellas. The big kitchen table was great for family meals, but also game nights. A few small things could be fixed in the house, but did not take away from having a really great time. It was just right for our three generation of family's visit.

Anonymous -

My family of five and our chihuahua had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Lookout. The view and beach access is amazing. I wasn’t thrilled with the property management. We had a few small issues that were not addressed and a few small issues we just didn’t bother asking about because of the slow/no response. Someone, maybe the previous guest had changed the Wi-Fi password so the password provided to us did not work. Luckily my husband works in the tech field and was able to factory reset the router. If I was on my own I would not have had Wi-Fi because I would not have known how to solve the problem. The water in the refrigerator stopped working and we called Vacasa and spoke to someone on the phone, but no one ever came to fix it (though it did start working again at the end of the trip.)One of the bathroom sinks did not properly drain and the light switch in the living room would trip a circuit disabling the power in two bedrooms. We had a wonderful stay despite these issues. The view and location cannot be beat. The hot tub was great in the cooler weather of March.

Anonymous -

It is all the photos promise. Called the Vacasa help line because I didn’t receive the codes until later in the day but had lots of reassurance. The view was spectacular complete with dolphins and morning pelicans! Thoroughly enjoyed!

Anonymous -

Loved it here!

Christine s. -

The dolphin house was great for our winter get away and the weather was awesome. We had some issues getting in once we got there, which was very annoying after a long car drive and with kids needing to use the bathroom once we got there but they had to wait until we could get a code that actually worked. Which took about 15-20 min. Once we were in we found the code that got us in didn't work again so we left a slide door unlocked. Of course the house was protected by the dogs when we would go get food. The house was clean and big. Dog friendly which I love cause I hate leaving my babies at home when they have so much fun at the beach. Best advice would to take everything you'll need. We found we had no trash bags, dishwasher tabs, no cloth to wipe down counters, no toilet paper. So come prepared. Now the house does have some seasonings, and all the cook wear that you will need. When it comes to animals... the gate at the bottom of the deck is great. That way they can hang out outside without the worry of them getting away. The hot tube is great for chilly nights and relaxing sore muscles. My favorite is that the 1st floor deck has a shower with cold and HOT water. This was great considering the Temps were chilly at times. As far as beds.... it depends on your preference. The king bed upstairs is so hard... at least for me. My husband loved it tho. So if you like soft beds you'll want to bring a mattress topper. I do find that a 10am check out is kinda early, I would suggest they move it to at least 11am. This house has great beach front access. Prepare for lots of stair walking tho..

Kristal C. -

Hi, Kristal! It's wonderful to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We do wish you had reached out when your code stopped working again so we could get that straightened out and give you peace of mind. The items you were missing, such as trash bags, etc., are now in place. Thank you!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

The dolphin house was great for our winter get away and the weather was awesome. We had some issues getting in once we got there, which was very annoying after a long car drive and with kids needing to use the bathroom once we got there but they had to wait until we could get a code that actually worked. Which took about 15-20 min. Once we were in we found the code that got us in didn't work again so we left a slide door unlocked. Of course the house was protected by the dogs when we would go get food. The house was clean and big. Dog friendly which I love cause I hate leaving my babies at home when they have so much fun at the beach. Best advice would to take everything you'll need. We found we had no trash bags, dishwasher tabs, no cloth to wipe down counters, no toilet paper. So come prepared. Now the house does have some seasonings, and all the cook wear that you will need. When it comes to animals... the gate at the bottom of the deck is great. That way they can hang out outside without the worry of them getting away. The hot tube is great for chilly nights and relaxing sore muscles. My favorite is that the 1st floor deck has a shower with cold and HOT water. This was great considering the Temps were chilly at times. As far as beds.... it depends on your preference. The king bed upstairs is so hard... at least for me. My husband loved it tho. So if you like soft beds you'll want to bring a mattress topper. I do find that a 10am check out is kinda early, I would suggest they move it to at least 11am. This house has great beach front access. Prepare for lots of stair walking tho..

Anonymous -

Couple of bumps getting in but Treasure Realty responded quickly and got everything resolved. Very comfortable, great beach access. Great place to spend Thanksgiving with family

Dave G. -

Wonderful house and great location, right on the beach. Would stay there again!

Verified traveler -

Very good communication with the realty company. Always updated us with important information.

Karen W. -