NTBGB205 Just Add Lime

Beautiful beachfront views with direct beach access. Kitchen very well equipped. Everything was clean except under beds and couch.

Amy -

Thank you for your review! We hope you come back soon! Safe travels!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

Loved the beachfront access! Very nice deck furniture! Furniture and beds comfortable.

Karen O. -

Loved the beachfront access! Very nice deck furniture! Furniture and beds comfortable.

Anonymous -

This was a wonderful house for our group of 6. Beautifully decorated, very comfortable, and you can't beat the easy access to the beach. I was originally worried about being close to the pier, but it was not an issue at all. Beach was not crowded. Hope to be back soon!

Anonymous -

This was a wonderful house for our group of 6. Beautifully decorated, very comfortable, and you can't beat the easy access to the beach. I was originally worried about being close to the pier, but it was not an issue at all. Beach was not crowded. Hope to be back soon!

Sara E. -

Overall Experience: The home’s oceanfront location and incredible views were standout features. Beds were comfortable. Deck furniture was high quality, and the house came stocked with towels, linens, beach umbrellas, and chairs. It’s close to our favorite local spots like Splash by the Sea and SeaView Pier. Cleanliness (3/5): Kitchen, bathrooms, and living area were clean, but trash was left under beds in 3 of 4 bedrooms, and there was garbage in the outdoor trash can. Some walls needed wiping down, particularly on the stairway. Property Condition (3/5): The home was nicely furnished, and the beds were comfortable, but photos online don’t quite match the current appearance. Several maintenance and safety concerns included: • Top floor master bedroom’s deck was completely blocked off. • A lifted board on the oceanfront deck posed a tripping hazard. • Sliding glass door in the oceanfront bedroom was difficult to use. • The mid-level (with 3 bedrooms) was significantly hotter than the top floor despite similar thermostat settings; fans provided little relief and made sleep uncomfortable. • The air hockey table was unusable due to missing pucks and weak air output which was a disappointment, as it was a key amenity the kids in our group were excited about. • The Keurig malfunctioned frequently and required constant adjustments. • The dishwasher broke twice, flooding the kitchen both times, and Vacasa only responded once, never resolving the issue. Water had to be shut off and items hand-washed. Several loads of laundry had to be done to wash the towels used to clean up the flooding. • The kitchen lacked enough forks for a group of 9. Guest Service (2/5): Vacasa responded to initial texts but failed to follow through on resolving any of the reported issues. The technician sent to check the dishwasher was friendly and tried to help with the temperature and sliding door, but ultimately none of the problems were resolved during our stay. WiFi: Worked most of the time, though it was out for a full day. Resetting the modem manually fixed it. Final Thoughts: Despite the problems with the house itself, we had a very enjoyable vacation. Being right on the beach and soaking in the beauty of the island were our priorities, and those aspects did not disappoint. We didn’t let the issues with the house/Vacasa get in the way of a great trip, and we would still recommend the location for its incredible setting and overall experience.

Richard G. -

Hi Richard, thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and felt welcomed. We apologize for any inconveniences you encountered and appreciate you sharing your concerns. Our local team has confirmed that the top-floor deck is currently blocked off as repairs are pending scheduling. They will also inspect the oceanfront decks for trip hazards and address any issues. Regarding the thermostat, setting it below 70 can cause the system to freeze, which was likely the issue on the first floor. Air hockey pucks and paddles have been ordered, and the Keurig will be inspected. Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to hosting you again for an even better experience in the future!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

Overall Experience: The home’s oceanfront location and incredible views were standout features. Beds were comfortable. Deck furniture was high quality, and the house came stocked with towels, linens, beach umbrellas, and chairs. It’s close to our favorite local spots like Splash by the Sea and SeaView Pier. Cleanliness (3/5): Kitchen, bathrooms, and living area were clean, but trash was left under beds in 3 of 4 bedrooms, and there was garbage in the outdoor trash can. Some walls needed wiping down, particularly on the stairway. Property Condition (3/5): The home was nicely furnished, and the beds were comfortable, but photos online don’t quite match the current appearance. Several maintenance and safety concerns included: • Top floor master bedroom’s deck was completely blocked off. • A lifted board on the oceanfront deck posed a tripping hazard. • Sliding glass door in the oceanfront bedroom was difficult to use. • The mid-level (with 3 bedrooms) was significantly hotter than the top floor despite similar thermostat settings; fans provided little relief and made sleep uncomfortable. • The air hockey table was unusable due to missing pucks and weak air output which was a disappointment, as it was a key amenity the kids in our group were excited about. • The Keurig malfunctioned frequently and required constant adjustments. • The dishwasher broke twice, flooding the kitchen both times, and Vacasa only responded once, never resolving the issue. Water had to be shut off and items hand-washed. Several loads of laundry had to be done to wash the towels used to clean up the flooding. • The kitchen lacked enough forks for a group of 9. Guest Service (2/5): Vacasa responded to initial texts but failed to follow through on resolving any of the reported issues. The technician sent to check the dishwasher was friendly and tried to help with the temperature and sliding door, but ultimately none of the problems were resolved during our stay. WiFi: Worked most of the time, though it was out for a full day. Resetting the modem manually fixed it. Final Thoughts: Despite the problems with the house itself, we had a very enjoyable vacation. Being right on the beach and soaking in the beauty of the island were our priorities, and those aspects did not disappoint. We didn’t let the issues with the house/Vacasa get in the way of a great trip, and we would still recommend the location for its incredible setting and overall experience.

Anonymous -

Good location, right on beach. House is nice and fit all our needs.

Anonymous -

A little smaller than the pictures portrayed but we cant wait to stay again. Lots of amenities, very clean. The deck chairs were great.

Anonymous -

Love the views, space, amenities, etc. plus easy access to stores, breweries, and restaurants.

Anonymous -

The house was great and had a great layout for our family. Lots of time was spent on the beach with easy access (just watch out for some loose screws/nails sticking up). Ten out of ten would rent here again.

Anonymous -

We love this home so much! Love the location and the beach front access is the best, looking to book this home again next year!

Rianne A. -

We love this home so much! Love the location and the beach front access is the best, looking to book this home again next year!

Anonymous -

Such a comfortable beach house.. we enjoy having the pier nearby. Our second trip to this one and plan to return.

Anonymous -

Beautiful home.

Anonymous -

House was very nice! Everything worked without faults! The location on the beach amazing!

Jessica B. -

My family loved our stay at Slice of Lime. Plenty of room for our party of 8, beautiful views, right on the beach and close to the Sea View pier. Would gladly stay there again.

Anonymous -

House was very nice! Everything worked without faults! The location on the beach amazing!

Anonymous -

The house was a beautiful home and great location.

Anonymous -

Our family loved the closeness to the beach and the pier! We had such a great time!

Anonymous -

This was a great home by the beach. We enjoyed just walking out the back doors and right to the ocean. The access to the pier was great and we saw dolphins right outside on multiple occasions! So great!

Amber D. -

Great location near the Seaview fishing pier which has a great little restaurant in it …. Doesn’t look like much but got your moneys worth and great house … accommodated our family very well and equipped everything no need to pack extra items … pack n plays , baby gates , fully stocked kitchen, sand mats , games and much more !!!

Tracy B. -

Great location near the Seaview fishing pier which has a great little restaurant in it …. Doesn’t look like much but got your moneys worth and great house … accommodated our family very well and equipped everything no need to pack extra items … pack n plays , baby gates , fully stocked kitchen, sand mats , games and much more !!!

Anonymous -

This home was great for our family vacation. It had everything we needed and more. Including small details like well stocked kitchen, dishwasher tabs, small toiletries, basics for cleaning... Location was amazing as well.

Anonymous -

This house is lovely! The location could not be better! The house has everything that you need and is very comfortable. The house was very clean. We had an issue with the heat in the downstairs sleeping area, but Vacasa was aware and they had parts on order. We have stayed at several beach houses on Topsail over the last few years and this was by far one of our favorite ones!

Anonymous -

extremely close to the pier! great ocean views

Anonymous -

We love the fact that we can walk out the back door and fish on the surf—the peacefulness of sitting out watching the waves. We have been doing this for the past 19 years and this place is the perfect spot to relax and fish. This was our 2 years here at this place and hope to be able to use for years to come. Dennis, Teresa, Lawrence, Joyce, Jasper, & Myra.

Anonymous -

The house was right next to the pier which we loved. Everything was provided right down to a knife sharpener. If we HAD to find something wrong it was the kitchen table. It’s sticky just because it needs refinished. But it really wasn’t a problem. That and some of the cups had been put away wet and were getting moldy. But again it wasn’t an issue. We just washed them and went about our stay. We will definitely book here again.

Steve G. -

The house was right next to the pier which we loved. Everything was provided right down to a knife sharpener. If we HAD to find something wrong it was the kitchen table. It’s sticky just because it needs refinished. But it really wasn’t a problem. That and some of the cups had been put away wet and were getting moldy. But again it wasn’t an issue. We just washed them and went about our stay. We will definitely book here again.

Anonymous -

Being on the beach is a real plus. The home had all we needed and the kitchen was well supplied.

Anonymous -

The house was awesome. Served the needs of our family just right. Amazing view from the top deck. Would highly recommend for a family or group of friends.

Anonymous -

Great place for our family. You can sit on the balcony and be able to talk to your family on the beach. Very clean

Anonymous -

The house was well maintained and clean. If I were going to complain about anything, the vent in the downstairs oceanfront bathroom needs cleaned, we replaced the shower curtain liner because it was pretty dirty and the balcony ceiling off of that bedroom needs repaired but these were very minor things that in no way hurt our 2 week stay. Would definitely book again.

JILL H. -

Jill, thank you for your review. It was our pleasure hosting you and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We have addressed the cleanliness oversights you found with our housekeeping team. We will also have someone look at the balcony ceiling. We look forward to hosting you again!

Carolina Coast Retreats staff

The house was well maintained and clean. If I were going to complain about anything, the vent in the downstairs oceanfront bathroom needs cleaned, we replaced the shower curtain liner because it was pretty dirty and the balcony ceiling off of that bedroom needs repaired but these were very minor things that in no way hurt our 2 week stay. Would definitely book again.

Anonymous -