NTB3938 The Good Life

This was our fifth stay in the Good Life and once again it was amazing. This is one of our family’s favorite vacations. Absolutely love everything about this rental house. This was our first year renting from Carolina Coast Retreats and they were so great to work with from start to finish!!!

Sarah -

Very clean and well equipped!

Deb -

Beautiful place to stay!

Lacey -

Beautiful place to stay.

Anonymous -

Great Beach House, convenient to shopping, and dining. Peaceful area.

Anthony -

We loved our Thanksgiving at the beach.

Meghan -

My family has a history with this property. We've rented in Sept., October, and July and Augusts over a 20 year period. We love that it is dog- friendly and so close to the beach. My sons and I use the outdoor, enclosed shower each time we shower. Love that the current property management shows up to assist us putting out the trash cans AND brings them back to the house.

Anonymous -

My family has a history with this property. We've rented in Sept., October, and July and Augusts over a 20 year period. We love that it is dog- friendly and so close to the beach. My sons and I use the outdoor, enclosed shower each time we shower. Love that the current property management shows up to assist us putting out the trash cans AND brings them back to the house.

Sheryl H. -

Had a fantastic time at The Good Life. Plenty of room for 10 people. Nice gate to keep the dogs on the deck.

Anonymous -

Had a fantastic time at The Good Life. Plenty of room for 10 people. Nice gate to keep the dogs on the deck.

Kevin S. -

The house was lovely and well/equipped. The ocean view was spectacular! We especially appreciated the light-blocking curtains and the gorgeous deck and deck furniture. The kitchen was well-stocked. The dishwasher didn’t seem to work as well as we would have liked, but that was a small concern. We had a fantastic family vacation and we would definitely book this home again.

Anonymous -

The house was lovely and well/equipped. The ocean view was spectacular! We especially appreciated the light-blocking curtains and the gorgeous deck and deck furniture. The kitchen was well-stocked. The dishwasher didn’t seem to work as well as we would have liked, but that was a small concern. We had a fantastic family vacation and we would definitely book this home again.

Tonia H. -

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Tonia. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful ocean view, the comfortable deck, and the well-equipped kitchen—those little touches really do make a difference! We're sorry to hear the dishwasher didn’t perform as expected, and we appreciate you letting us know. Your feedback helps us improve for future guests. It’s wonderful that your family had a fantastic vacation, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to make your next stay even better!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

We have been coming back to this same beach house yearly for awhile now and always enjoy our stay. The furniture is comfortable and this area of the beach is quiet. We have never had any major problems. The updates over the years have been nice.

Anonymous -

We have been coming back to this same beach house yearly for awhile now and always enjoy our stay. The furniture is comfortable and this area of the beach is quiet. We have never had any major problems. The updates over the years have been nice.

Randall R. -

The house was as expected. Floors were dirty when we arrived, but everything else was clean. We were not offered the possibility of early check-in, which was disappointing. In 30 years of coming to Topsail, we were always offered early check-in options. But the place was good, overall. Only complaint besides the dirty floors and no early check-in is that the lower oceanfront deck was not fully covered. So when it rained, we couldn't sit on either oceanfront deck and it rained a lot while we were there.

Lauren C. -

Hello Lauren, thank you for sharing your experience with us; we appreciate your honest feedback. I’m glad to hear you had an overall positive impression of your stay. I apologize for the dirty floors when you arrived, the disappointment with the early check-in option, and the lower oceanfront deck not being fully covered during the rain. I understand how an early check-in can make a big difference in starting your vacation smoothly, especially after a long flight. Our early check-in policy is set by the homeowner to ensure the home is thoroughly prepared and ready for your arrival, which helps us maintain the high standards you expect. Availability of complimentary early check-in does vary, and while I wish we could accommodate every request, we have to honor these guidelines to respect the homeowner’s preferences and ensure a great experience for all guests. I regret that we didn’t fully meet your expectations this time. We’d love the opportunity to host you again and provide a much better experience in the future.

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

The house was as expected. Floors were dirty when we arrived, but everything else was clean. We were not offered the possibility of early check-in, which was disappointing. In 30 years of coming to Topsail, we were always offered early check-in options. But the place was good, overall. Only complaint besides the dirty floors and no early check-in is that the lower oceanfront deck was not fully covered. So when it rained, we couldn't sit on either oceanfront deck and it rained a lot while we were there.

Anonymous -

At first glance, everything looks incredible!! The recliners in the living room were so comfy that I wish I had one at home. Although it does lean back a lot and nearly every adult in our group had a good laugh over the fear of it tilting back too far. It was still my favorite spot. Good size kitchen table and while it may look small, there was plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 toddlers. I feel like the dishwasher needs an upgrade. Why it takes 3 hours on a normal setting and then still doesn't get everything clean at times.. I don't know? I read multiple reviews stating how well stocked the kitchen was. It does have a lot of kitchen utensils but it needs a complete set of plastic containers for leftovers. There were barely any and finding a lid to match was challenging. There are plenty of pots and pans but again, did not have matching lids for most of them. It does have a blender, Keurig, crockpot, griddle, toaster, etc so the small appliances are there for you to use. The refrigerator was very nice and had plenty of counter space especially behind the sink. Has a pantry for snacks and cutting boards too. There were plenty of knives but they all could use some sharpening because it was hard to cut up stuff with them. The beds were very comfortable and I got really good sleep each night. A recommendation to put a ceiling fan in the downstairs bedroom with the bunk bed in it as the person that stayed in that room was hot each night. Plenty of books, games, dvds. Bathrooms were well stocked with toilet paper which was super nice. The outdoor water hose to wash off your feet was fantastic placement. All in all, I would absolutely stay here again. It has fantastic views of the ocean and sitting out on the deck and the comfortable chairs was a real treat every day.

Anonymous -

At first glance, everything looks incredible!! The recliners in the living room were so comfy that I wish I had one at home. Although it does lean back a lot and nearly every adult in our group had a good laugh over the fear of it tilting back too far. It was still my favorite spot. Good size kitchen table and while it may look small, there was plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 toddlers. I feel like the dishwasher needs an upgrade. Why it takes 3 hours on a normal setting and then still doesn't get everything clean at times.. I don't know? I read multiple reviews stating how well stocked the kitchen was. It does have a lot of kitchen utensils but it needs a complete set of plastic containers for leftovers. There were barely any and finding a lid to match was challenging. There are plenty of pots and pans but again, did not have matching lids for most of them. It does have a blender, Keurig, crockpot, griddle, toaster, etc so the small appliances are there for you to use. The refrigerator was very nice and had plenty of counter space especially behind the sink. Has a pantry for snacks and cutting boards too. There were plenty of knives but they all could use some sharpening because it was hard to cut up stuff with them. The beds were very comfortable and I got really good sleep each night. A recommendation to put a ceiling fan in the downstairs bedroom with the bunk bed in it as the person that stayed in that room was hot each night. Plenty of books, games, dvds. Bathrooms were well stocked with toilet paper which was super nice. The outdoor water hose to wash off your feet was fantastic placement. All in all, I would absolutely stay here again. It has fantastic views of the ocean and sitting out on the deck and the comfortable chairs was a real treat every day.

Christopher E C. -

This was our 2nd time staying here and it's great rental property. Only request I would make is more variety of glassware. Other than that, great job!

Anonymous -

This was a beautiful home, right on the beach. You can’t beat the view. Very comfortable stay.

Anonymous -

We love the feel and accommodations of this home. We plan on returning again.

Kelci H. -

We love the feel and accommodations of this home. We plan on returning again.

Anonymous -

We loved how the beach was steps from the porch. It made going back and forth with the kids, dog, parents so easy. The house was well cleaned and had a well stocked kitchen. Loved the games for the kids, beach toys, and dog specific blankets. Vacasa wasn't super responsive when we had an issue. Felt like we were just being handed off first corporate then to local office, then people left for the day so the person you were talking to wasn't in the next day and I had to start the communication all over again. Short drive to Surf City, two kids parks close by and we enjoyed the Touch a Tank Aquarium. Nice that Food Lion delivers for groceries. Pizza Hut also delivered to the house. Recommend Topsail Steamer for a dinner to grab and bring home.

Anonymous -

Great location and quiet beach! We loved how easy the access to the beach. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water was a BIG plus! Plenty of toys for big and small ones. We would definately come back to 'The Good Life!'.

Brenda E. -

Great location and quiet beach! We loved how easy the access to the beach. The enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water was a BIG plus! Plenty of toys for big and small ones. We would definately come back to 'The Good Life!'.

Anonymous -

Everything was perfect. We've always had great experiences with vacasa, and this was no exception. One thing is like to share an extra shout out was the kitchen -this was the BEST stocked kitchen we've ever seen in a vacation rental. It had everything we needed, so I didn't have to stress shop to find items. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax. The deck was a wonder place to enjoy some morning coffee and the ocean. Great experience!!

Jill A. -

Everything was perfect. We've always had great experiences with vacasa, and this was no exception. One thing is like to share an extra shout out was the kitchen -this was the BEST stocked kitchen we've ever seen in a vacation rental. It had everything we needed, so I didn't have to stress shop to find items. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax. The deck was a wonder place to enjoy some morning coffee and the ocean. Great experience!!

Anonymous -

Very pet friendly for our senior labradoodle, great location, fantastic layout with the 2 master bedrooms. We have been coming to Topsail for 40 years, would book this house again. Loved the updates made, we stayed at this house back in 2017

Anonymous -

Awesome location, the home is tactfully decorated, comfortable furniture, and very clean. We have stayed in this home for several years and always have a splendid time! Very relaxing and quiet!

Randall R. -

Awesome location, the home is tactfully decorated, comfortable furniture, and very clean. We have stayed in this home for several years and always have a splendid time! Very relaxing and quiet!

Anonymous -

This house was perfectly located....step off the deck and you're on the beach not far from the surf. The deck chairs and rockers gave us a constant view of the ocean...no need to drag chairs, umbrellas etc down to the beach...setting on the deck and you're right there. Would recommend this rental to anyone.

John S. -

This house was perfectly located....step off the deck and you're on the beach not far from the surf. The deck chairs and rockers gave us a constant view of the ocean...no need to drag chairs, umbrellas etc down to the beach...setting on the deck and you're right there. Would recommend this rental to anyone.

Anonymous -

This was a cute house, comfy beds, well stocked kitchen, beautiful ocean views and nice deck furniture. There is a steep set of stairs to get into the house, and another set of stairs to reach the kitchen. I would say this isn’t a good choice if you don’t like stairs.

Anonymous -

This was really the perfect house for our family! We had a couple of issues when we first arrived, but Vacasa took care them immediately. Need an extra bedroom for next year, hope it will be an easy find!!

Anonymous -

This house was absolutely perfect. From the adequately stocked kitchen to the top deck, where we spent most of our time. We have been coming to the beach for over 15 years and this was the first house that we could ever say with the cleanest, we didn’t have to re-clean, or do anything except unpack our stuff and hit the beach. There was also a ton of beach chairs, and toys for the sand. Thank you!

Anonymous -

Very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Good mattresses, great decks and beach. Well-equipped kitchen and location convenient. Have already reserved for next year.

Michael M. -

Very comfortable and tastefully decorated. Good mattresses, great decks and beach. Well-equipped kitchen and location convenient. Have already reserved for next year.

Anonymous -

Topsail is my favorite place to vacation. This house was great to stay at. I have stayed there before, back in 2019. Since then there have been some updates which were nice (new countertops, furniture updates, probably fresh paint and new carpet on the stairs). We enjoyed ourselves and will stay there again.

Randall R. -

We loved the seating options in the living room - plenty of space for 7+ people to gather together in the evenings. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, pots and pans. Outdoor shower was very nice!

Kim B. -

We loved the seating options in the living room - plenty of space for 7+ people to gather together in the evenings. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, pots and pans. Outdoor shower was very nice!

Anonymous -

Topsail is my favorite place to vacation. This house was great to stay at. I have stayed there before, back in 2019. Since then there have been some updates which were nice (new countertops, furniture updates, probably fresh paint and new carpet on the stairs). We enjoyed ourselves and will stay there again.

Anonymous -

We’ve been coming to Topsail for decades. This was a great ocean front home. Well appointed kitchen… comfy beds…outstanding views… Everything we look for on our Topsail vacations.

Anonymous -

This was a very nice home. Would be wonderful if it had an elevator lol.

Anonymous -