NTB3892 Kraken Up - Carolina Coast Retreats

Amenities 13

Featured Amenities

Ocean View
Private Pool
Private Pool Heated (heat: Easter-Mem Day; Labor Day - Mid-Oct)
Hot Tub
No Pets Allowed

Indoor Amenities

Guest Loyalty Program
Standard Home Amenities
Standard Kitchen Amenities

Outdoor Amenities

Distance to Beach: 0-500 FT
Private Pool_

Property Features

Wifi
Cable TV or Streaming Services
Linens & Towels Provided

Bedding

Bedroom 1

1 King

Bedroom 2

1 King

Bedroom 3

2 Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King

Bedroom 5

1 Queen

Living room 1

1 Sleep Sofa

Description

Step right onto the sand from your backyard at this oceanfront vacation rental! Enjoy a private heated pool nestled among swaying palm trees, relax in the ocean-view hot tub, or rinse off in the enclosed hot water outdoor shower after a salty swim. With two levels of expansive oceanfront decks and sunset-facing balconies that offer breathtaking views over the Intracoastal Waterway, this home is a dream for beach lovers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers alike. Inside, the open-concept, vaulted-ceiling living area invites connection, laughter, and relaxation. Cozy up with a movie on the large smart TV, challenge each other to a board game, or just soak in the panoramic ocean views from the plush seating—perfect for unwinding after a day in the sun. The dining area features a large farmhouse table that seats your entire group, and the fully stocked kitchen includes all cookware and utensils needed for family meals. For your morning pleasure, we've included a standard coffee maker and espresso machine with milk frother. With five bedrooms—each with a private ensuite bath—everyone enjoys their own peaceful space. The sleeping arrangements include four king suites with premium bedding (three are oceanfront with deck access), one double bunk room perfect for kids, and a queen sofa bed in the main living space. All bedrooms include Roku smart TVs, ceiling fans, and closets, creating a private oasis for every guest. We've added everything to make your stay seamless—wet-weather entry, ample covered parking, a laundry room with washer, dryer, and utility sink, high-speed Wi-Fi for remote work or streaming, and an outdoor pool shower for quick rinses. It's not just a place to stay—it's where beachfront sunrises, family dinners, poolside afternoons, and starry nights in the hot tub turn into lifelong memories. From every room and deck, you're surrounded by the sights, sounds, and serenity of the coast. THINGS TO KNOW Private pool opens 5/1 and closes for the season on 10/30. It will otherwise be unavailable for guest use. Pool heat is available for an additional $60/night fee, with at least 24-48 hours advance notice. Pool Heat cannot be purchased from Mid June to Mid September.

Location

Reviews 4.8 (24)

The home is as beautiful and comfortable as it seems in the pictures.
Highly recommend.
Susan -

KrakenUp is a great spot for lots of space or a large group. Spot is great and peaceful, hot tub is a perfect end to every day! Will 100% stay again and I recommend you do also.
Ryan -

Great place right on the beach. Great locstion and a wonferful home with a pool and hot tub! Had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying family!
Lauri -

Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you stay with us again!
Carolina Coast Retreats staff

Wonderful stay in a great location right on the beach. Enjoyed the house with all amenities and communication with us!
Lauri -

We choose this house because it had 4 rooms with King Beds and each room had its own bathroom 5th room was bunks with Queen bottoms and its own bathroom! ( I said all that because most houses have a million bunk beds, NO ADULT wants to sleep in a bunk bed) House was clean, incredible views and easy access right on the beach. This house provided all necessities ( soaps, shampoo/conditioner laundry/dishwasher and hand soaps and toilet paper, most rentals are not like this AT ALL! Kitchen was well stocked, espresso machine, Keurig and regular coffee maker, blender and toaster ovens! Basically all you need is you and your clothes to visit here! ( The reason I gave a 4.5 star review, we had some small issues, that we had to call maintenance for). There is a lot of stairs and no elevator. The pool and hottub are awesome, and a fenced yard if you bring your pet! Thank you Carolina Coastal Retreats for a wonderful week! It was a family reunion to remember!
Zizi -

We choose this house because we were a party of 7 adults. The house had 5 rooms and 4 of them were King Beds ( beds were comfortable), adults do not want to sleep in bunk beds. The house had all the supplies we needed for the week( soaps, shampoos/conditioners, dishwasher, washing machine soap etc. toilet paper, trash bags etc.....)most places do not provide any of this. Basically if you come to this home all you need is you and your clothes! The house is right on the beach, it was easy to get to, there is a hot tub and pool, fenced yard for your dogs. We had a few issues with the home that maintenance was needed ( several actually) and this is why I gave a 4 star review). The home was great and exactly what we needed for the week! THANK YOU Carolina Coast Retreats!!!!!!
Zizi -

Great property!
Tammy H. -

perfect location and great place.
Jay J. -

The location was perfect. Short driving distance to groceries and restaurants. The living room address kitchen were large and inviting with a lot of room to gather together. The beds were comfortable and clean. The hot tub was great. The pool area looked nice but we visited in the off season. Was a great place to stay.
Sheri Lee -

We have never been to Top Sail and I have to say that this house has made us change our vacation destination 100%. Just sad our week changes in 2026 and this house isn't available. The access to the beach and pool are beyond awesome! If you are considering booking this house DO IT!
Anonymous -

Kraken Up is a great beach house. It was well maintained and equipped with everything you need. The pool was clean and a great option for the kids since the ocean was too rough to swim in.
Anonymous -

The location is steps from the beach. The house is spacious and well equipped with amenities. The outdoor area relaxing. Our family all ages had fun vacation.
Anonymous -

This clean, fresh, spacious, family friendly home did not disappoint. After parking go right up to the top level and take in the amazing views of both the Ocean and Marshland. It will take your breath away. The air conditioning worked amazing. Having beachfront access, a clean cool pool, and a fun hot tub just made our vacation top notch. North Topsail Island is a beautiful treasure and this property is the perfect spot to appreciate the island. Vacasa made check in and check out seamless and we loved having clean sheets and ample towels for the week.
Anonymous -

Kracken Up was just perfect.

This clean, fresh, spacious, family friendly home did not disappoint. After parking go right up to the top level and take in the amazing views of both the Ocean and Marshland. It will take your breath away. The air conditioning worked amazing. Having beachfront access, a clean cool pool, and a fun hot tub just made our vacation top notch. North Topsail Island is a beautiful treasure and this property is the perfect spot to appreciate the island. Vacasa made check in and check out seamless and we loved having clean sheets and ample towels for the week.
Megan D. -

We had an absolutely incredible stay at this beach house! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning ocean views. The location couldn’t be better—just steps from the sand and close to great restaurants and shops. We loved relaxing on the spacious deck in the evenings, listening to the waves and watching breathtaking sunsets. The kitchen was fully equipped, making it easy to cook family meals, and the bedrooms were cozy with comfortable beds and fresh linens. The house layout is perfect for families. Each room has an en-suite. The kids loved having their own rooms, and we all enjoyed gathering in the big living area for games and movie nights after a day in the sun. We were so surprised to find multiple sea turtle nests on the beach about 10 yards from the house. We were able to watch them hatch during our stay. The beach was private even during high season. We felt safe to leave our belongings on the beach while we had lunch upstairs. It truly felt like a home away from home, and we made so many wonderful memories here. We’ll definitely be back next summer! 🌊☀️
Anonymous -

Loved everything. Big spacious living room and kitchen combo! Love bathrooms in every bedroom and my grandkids love the pool. Also great unobstructed view of sunset! Great place!
Anonymous -

Great family vacation spot

Loved everything. Big spacious living room and kitchen combo! Love bathrooms in every bedroom and my grandkids love the pool. Also great unobstructed view of sunset! Great place!
Lori P. -

We really had a great time at this home. It was apparent that the new owners have recently spent a good bit of time making some upgrades to remedy some of the older pieces of feedback and reviews. The home was very spacious and accommodated our party of 7 nicely. It was great having a dog friendly home, and this was the first time that our Airedale accompanied us to the beach. He's not sure if he's a beach dog yet, but it was a great memory for our family to have him with us. We found the home to be clean and well laid out with all the necessary items one would expect in the kitchen that functioned well. The views from the front of the house facing the intercoastal waterway and the back of the home on the oceanfront were beautiful. The area of beach it has a private access to was largely quaint and not very crowded, and we really enjoyed the private pool as well. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful vacation!
Anonymous -

Nicely Upgraded and Spacious Home in a lovely spot on the island with private beach access.

We really had a great time at this home. It was apparent that the new owners have recently spent a good bit of time making some upgrades to remedy some of the older pieces of feedback and reviews. The home was very spacious and accommodated our party of 7 nicely. It was great having a dog friendly home, and this was the first time that our Airedale accompanied us to the beach. He's not sure if he's a beach dog yet, but it was a great memory for our family to have him with us. We found the home to be clean and well laid out with all the necessary items one would expect in the kitchen that functioned well. The views from the front of the house facing the intercoastal waterway and the back of the home on the oceanfront were beautiful. The area of beach it has a private access to was largely quaint and not very crowded, and we really enjoyed the private pool as well. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful vacation!
James G. -

Beautiful home. Well appointed AND the location is beyond beautiful. Right on the beach with amazing views from every floor! 3 king suites! We loved it and will be back. Bring beach chairs. Past reviews must have all been addressed because it’s lovely.
Anonymous -

They did a lot of work on the house very obvious and it was so worth it. We had the best time.
Anonymous -

Beautiful Oceanfront

Beautiful home in great oceanfront location. Spacious with large living area and comfortable beds. Love having a bathroom in every bedroom. Quiet area of Topsail Island.
Tammy H. -

Great House with Pool

We loved the location right on the beach as well as having a pool. We loved that the 5-bedroom house had three king beds that are perfect for our large family of six couples with the bunk room and queen for the six kids. Each bedroom having a bathroom is a plus as well. The home needs some cosmetic repairs (paint, touch-ups, etc.) that I'm sure will be addressed in the off-season. The upstairs A/C went out the first day we arrived but I will say that the local team brought in some temporary A/C units that helped some and provided a discount as well. I thought that was the right thing to do and would therefore recommend Vacasa to anyone for handling something that was out of their control in a professional manor.
Matthew P. -

Perfect week at the beach!

Loved the pool and the hot shower! The pool heat was worth every penny, kids swam for hours every day! Lots of pool and beach toys, nice big hot tub, glorious view from top deck and living / dining area (both ocean and bay) and first time I've ever seen CLEAN windows, never were hazy from the salt spray. We enjoyed the 3 big couches (usually not enough room for everyone to sit) and big dining table. Comfortable beds and quiet at night. Perfect for grandkids, parents and grandparents (we had 14 in all). First time renting from Vacasa and they were wonderful. Linens included and beds made, toilet paper in all bathrooms plus soap/shampoo, kitchen well stocked with spices, oil, etc, dishwasher detergent and dish soap, sponges etc. Super clean! We called regarding the AC and fridge and they were super responsive. Follow instructions on the fridge that explains everything. The house has obviously been through a lot by end of season (scuffs on walls, stains on carpet, decks are weathered, etc) but we really enjoyed the layout and really good price and distressed furniture style. The interior stairs smell musty but we used the outside stairs so wasn't a problem. Some of the floors have subfloor weak points so have to be careful (one piece of laminate cracked). The dryer door didn't shut and they came right away to fix, and there was some debris in the pool from the storm and they came and cleaned also. All in all best house we've stayed in 10+ years of coming to n topsail and outer banks!
DONNA L. -

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Great place right on the beach. Great locstion and a wonferful home with a pool and hot tub! Had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying family!
Lauri

We choose this house because it had 4 rooms with King Beds and each room had its own bathroom 5th room was bunks with Queen bottoms and its own bathroom! ( I said all that because most houses have a million bunk beds, NO ADULT wants to sleep in a bunk bed) House was clean, incredible views and easy access right on the beach. This house provided all necessities ( soaps, shampoo/conditioner laundry/dishwasher and hand soaps and toilet paper, most rentals are not like this AT ALL! Kitchen was well stocked, espresso machine, Keurig and regular coffee maker, blender and toaster ovens! Basically all you need is you and your clothes to visit here! ( The reason I gave a 4.5 star review, we had some small issues, that we had to call maintenance for). There is a lot of stairs and no elevator. The pool and hottub are awesome, and a fenced yard if you bring your pet! Thank you Carolina Coastal Retreats for a wonderful week! It was a family reunion to remember!
Zizi

We choose this house because we were a party of 7 adults. The house had 5 rooms and 4 of them were King Beds ( beds were comfortable), adults do not want to sleep in bunk beds. The house had all the supplies we needed for the week( soaps, shampoos/conditioners, dishwasher, washing machine soap etc. toilet paper, trash bags etc.....)most places do not provide any of this. Basically if you come to this home all you need is you and your clothes! The house is right on the beach, it was easy to get to, there is a hot tub and pool, fenced yard for your dogs. We had a few issues with the home that maintenance was needed ( several actually) and this is why I gave a 4 star review). The home was great and exactly what we needed for the week! THANK YOU Carolina Coast Retreats!!!!!!
Zizi

The location was perfect. Short driving distance to groceries and restaurants. The living room address kitchen were large and inviting with a lot of room to gather together. The beds were comfortable and clean. The hot tub was great. The pool area looked nice but we visited in the off season. Was a great place to stay.
Sheri Lee

We have never been to Top Sail and I have to say that this house has made us change our vacation destination 100%. Just sad our week changes in 2026 and this house isn't available. The access to the beach and pool are beyond awesome! If you are considering booking this house DO IT!
Anonymous

Kraken Up is a great beach house. It was well maintained and equipped with everything you need. The pool was clean and a great option for the kids since the ocean was too rough to swim in.
Anonymous

This clean, fresh, spacious, family friendly home did not disappoint. After parking go right up to the top level and take in the amazing views of both the Ocean and Marshland. It will take your breath away. The air conditioning worked amazing. Having beachfront access, a clean cool pool, and a fun hot tub just made our vacation top notch. North Topsail Island is a beautiful treasure and this property is the perfect spot to appreciate the island. Vacasa made check in and check out seamless and we loved having clean sheets and ample towels for the week.
Anonymous

This clean, fresh, spacious, family friendly home did not disappoint. After parking go right up to the top level and take in the amazing views of both the Ocean and Marshland. It will take your breath away. The air conditioning worked amazing. Having beachfront access, a clean cool pool, and a fun hot tub just made our vacation top notch. North Topsail Island is a beautiful treasure and this property is the perfect spot to appreciate the island. Vacasa made check in and check out seamless and we loved having clean sheets and ample towels for the week.
Megan D.

We had an absolutely incredible stay at this beach house! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning ocean views. The location couldn’t be better—just steps from the sand and close to great restaurants and shops. We loved relaxing on the spacious deck in the evenings, listening to the waves and watching breathtaking sunsets. The kitchen was fully equipped, making it easy to cook family meals, and the bedrooms were cozy with comfortable beds and fresh linens. The house layout is perfect for families. Each room has an en-suite. The kids loved having their own rooms, and we all enjoyed gathering in the big living area for games and movie nights after a day in the sun. We were so surprised to find multiple sea turtle nests on the beach about 10 yards from the house. We were able to watch them hatch during our stay. The beach was private even during high season. We felt safe to leave our belongings on the beach while we had lunch upstairs. It truly felt like a home away from home, and we made so many wonderful memories here. We’ll definitely be back next summer! 🌊☀️
Anonymous

Loved everything. Big spacious living room and kitchen combo! Love bathrooms in every bedroom and my grandkids love the pool. Also great unobstructed view of sunset! Great place!
Lori P.

We really had a great time at this home. It was apparent that the new owners have recently spent a good bit of time making some upgrades to remedy some of the older pieces of feedback and reviews. The home was very spacious and accommodated our party of 7 nicely. It was great having a dog friendly home, and this was the first time that our Airedale accompanied us to the beach. He's not sure if he's a beach dog yet, but it was a great memory for our family to have him with us. We found the home to be clean and well laid out with all the necessary items one would expect in the kitchen that functioned well. The views from the front of the house facing the intercoastal waterway and the back of the home on the oceanfront were beautiful. The area of beach it has a private access to was largely quaint and not very crowded, and we really enjoyed the private pool as well. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful vacation!
Anonymous

We really had a great time at this home. It was apparent that the new owners have recently spent a good bit of time making some upgrades to remedy some of the older pieces of feedback and reviews. The home was very spacious and accommodated our party of 7 nicely. It was great having a dog friendly home, and this was the first time that our Airedale accompanied us to the beach. He's not sure if he's a beach dog yet, but it was a great memory for our family to have him with us. We found the home to be clean and well laid out with all the necessary items one would expect in the kitchen that functioned well. The views from the front of the house facing the intercoastal waterway and the back of the home on the oceanfront were beautiful. The area of beach it has a private access to was largely quaint and not very crowded, and we really enjoyed the private pool as well. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful vacation!
James G.

Beautiful home. Well appointed AND the location is beyond beautiful. Right on the beach with amazing views from every floor! 3 king suites! We loved it and will be back. Bring beach chairs. Past reviews must have all been addressed because it’s lovely.
Anonymous

Beautiful home in great oceanfront location. Spacious with large living area and comfortable beds. Love having a bathroom in every bedroom. Quiet area of Topsail Island.
Tammy H.

We loved the location right on the beach as well as having a pool. We loved that the 5-bedroom house had three king beds that are perfect for our large family of six couples with the bunk room and queen for the six kids. Each bedroom having a bathroom is a plus as well. The home needs some cosmetic repairs (paint, touch-ups, etc.) that I'm sure will be addressed in the off-season. The upstairs A/C went out the first day we arrived but I will say that the local team brought in some temporary A/C units that helped some and provided a discount as well. I thought that was the right thing to do and would therefore recommend Vacasa to anyone for handling something that was out of their control in a professional manor.
Matthew P.

Loved the pool and the hot shower! The pool heat was worth every penny, kids swam for hours every day! Lots of pool and beach toys, nice big hot tub, glorious view from top deck and living / dining area (both ocean and bay) and first time I've ever seen CLEAN windows, never were hazy from the salt spray. We enjoyed the 3 big couches (usually not enough room for everyone to sit) and big dining table. Comfortable beds and quiet at night. Perfect for grandkids, parents and grandparents (we had 14 in all). First time renting from Vacasa and they were wonderful. Linens included and beds made, toilet paper in all bathrooms plus soap/shampoo, kitchen well stocked with spices, oil, etc, dishwasher detergent and dish soap, sponges etc. Super clean! We called regarding the AC and fridge and they were super responsive. Follow instructions on the fridge that explains everything. The house has obviously been through a lot by end of season (scuffs on walls, stains on carpet, decks are weathered, etc) but we really enjoyed the layout and really good price and distressed furniture style. The interior stairs smell musty but we used the outside stairs so wasn't a problem. Some of the floors have subfloor weak points so have to be careful (one piece of laminate cracked). The dryer door didn't shut and they came right away to fix, and there was some debris in the pool from the storm and they came and cleaned also. All in all best house we've stayed in 10+ years of coming to n topsail and outer banks!
DONNA L.