Marina Way 304 - Ed's Place

North Topsail Beach

4 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 16 Sleeps Pets OK

At Ed's Place, the beach is just across the street and the canal is right outside the back door. Start the morning with a short walk to the sand, spend the afternoon fishing from the private dock or heading out from the private boat ramp, then come home to the hot tub on the canalfront deck. It is a hard-to-find North Topsail Beach setup that gives your group easy access to both sides of island life with water views from EVERY window!

This 4-bedroom home with an open loft has 2 full bathrooms and sleeps up to 16 guests. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow together in one open gathering space, so the group can cook, eat, and relax without being cut off from one another. Past guests repeatedly mention how well the layout works for extended families, multi-family vacations, and groups with children. They also praise the quiet neighborhood, comfortable beds, clean interiors, and room for everyone to sit down together after a day outside.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Sleeping space is divided among four enclosed king bedrooms, an open loft-style sleeping area with three twin bunk beds, and a queen sleeper sofa in the common area. The loft is open to the home and is not an enclosed bedroom.

- Bedroom 1: King bed
- Bedroom 2: King bed
- Bedroom 3: King bed
- Bedroom 4: King bed
- Open Loft: Three twin bunk beds; this sleeping area is not enclosed and lacks bedroom privacy
- Common area: Queen sleeper sofa

The home has two full bathrooms. One has a shower, and the other has a tub-and-shower combination. A private outdoor shower gives guests another place to rinse off after the beach.

KITCHEN AND GATHERING SPACE

The kitchen is designed for feeding a group, with white cabinetry, an island with seating, a stainless refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, plus an electric range and oven. A coffee maker, blender, toaster, ice maker, dishes, and utensils are provided. The adjoining dining and living areas keep everyone connected, whether the plan is a full family dinner, a quick breakfast before the beach, or a rainy evening indoors.

That gathering space is one of the details guests remember. Reviewers have specifically called out the generous dining table, plentiful seating, open floor plan, natural light, and the ability to bring a large family together without feeling crowded.

OUTDOOR LIVING AND WATER ACCESS

The canalfront deck, private dock, and private boat ramp allow you to enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and water sports. Please note that the boat lift is not available to guests.

When the day winds down, settle into the private hot tub or sit on the deck overlooking the canal. Past guests describe these quiet evenings by the water as some of their favorite moments of the stay. The large driveway provides parking for vehicles and a boat trailer.

KEY AMENITIES

- Private canalfront dock and boat ramp
- Private hot tub on the deck
-Short walk to beach access
-Centrally located laundry room
-Pet friendly (limit of 2 and subject to approval and $200 pet fee per pet)
-Expansive gourmet kitchen open to the living and dining room areas
- Private outdoor shower
- Large driveway with room for vehicles and a boat trailer
- Outdoor furniture
- Living-room and primary-bedroom televisions with cable
-Monthly stays may be available in the off season

Rooms

Bedroom 1

1 King

Bedroom 2

1 King

Bedroom 3

1 King

Bedroom 4

1 King

Open Loft and Common Area

3 Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed

1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

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Amenities

Essentials

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bed Linens
  • Towels
  • Parking
  • Private Entrance
  • Wireless Internet
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Home Safety

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher

Accommodations

  • Cleaning: Included
  • Dock

Sports

  • Fishing Nearby

Outdoor

  • Golf Course Nearby

Leisure

  • Public Boat Ramp Nearby
  • Private Boat Ramp

Facility

  • Free Parking

Water Amenities

  • Hot Tub

Location

  • Canalfront
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Reviews

August 18, 2026 - Website

Short stay — Vrbo

by CHRISTOPHER M.
The property was great, location fantastic. My wife and I came up to be close for our granddaughter being born. We had our sons visit with our other grandkids and the property was able to handle all of us Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Jacob F.
Great house, great location. Some minor issues amongst arrival but the host was very attentive and immediately got everything lined out for us. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Shayna L.
Great stay! Loved the quiet location and close beach access. The home was clean and very well equip for our stay Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Jeffrey Y.
Fantastic place! Clean, roomy, across the street from the beach - just a few steps! Also, from that part of the beach, at least when we were there ( june 25-july 2nd), it was as if it was our private beach. Very uncrowded. Host was very nice, and very responsive Highly, Highly recommend! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026.
August 18, 2026 - Website

\"Our\" Home Away From Home — Vrbo

by Melissa F.
Our family recently spent 2 weeks at this beach house (our third year renting this house) and we can\'t say enough about how perfect it is for our needs. With grown children coming from different parts of the country, we need a place that could accommodate everyone, offer easy access to the beach, and provide space to relax. This home exceeded every expectation. The living, dining, and kitchen areas flow seamlessly together, making it easy for everyone to gather without feeling crowded. The high ceilings and many windows create a light and airy feel that instantly puts you in vacation mode. The location is absolutely ideal. The beach is just a short walk away — close enough that we could wander back and forth throughout the day without any hassle. We especially appreciated not having to worry about parking or lugging gear over long distances. It’s the kind of convenience that truly makes a difference. After dinner, we’d all gather on the back deck overlooking the peaceful canal. Whether sipping wine or just enjoying the quiet sounds of nature, those moments felt like the true essence of vacation. The deck is generously sized and my husband took advantage of the hot tub! The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage and comfortable beds. Lastly, a special thank you to Joanne, the owner, who was incredibly responsive and accommodating from the very beginning. She made the entire booking process seamless. Any time we had a question, she responded quickly and warmly. THANK YOU! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 14 nights in May 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Perfect Family Get-a-Way — Vrbo

by Sue F.
We did a 3 generation Easter spring break at this lovely home. Three things caught our eyes when searching - just across from the beach - on a canal with a dock for our boat - and 3 master bedrooms!! The home is in top notch condition - beautiful kitchen and nice decor. Lots of seating and table eating space for large groups. The 4 teens had lots of space to spread out in the bunk rooms. It was too cool to swim but we did lots of boat rides and fishing - from the boat, the dock and surf fishing. Caught a few keepers. The hot tub was a real bonus to relax in -- even on the rainy day!! Close enough to grocery and souvenir shops with other outdoor activities nearby. Owners were available for questions and solutions. We highly recommend this home as it offers great accommodations in a great location. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Nice place away from the crowds — Vrbo

by Rachel S.
Our group was 3 families with 6 kids ranging from 15-5 and the house accommodated all our needs. We were able to easily rent kayaks, paddle boards, & boogie boards to enjoy the bayside & ocean. The house was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet. Joann is VERY responsive to any questions or needs throughout the whole thing. We really enjoyed the location, the beach was beautiful with plenty of shells, shark teeth & waves. The beach wasn’t crowded at all, very peaceful. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Peaceful — Vrbo

by Jacob F.
We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the neighborhood and beach. The open floor plan of the house was great. We could easily see our toddler. Clean and updated. We played cornhole in the backyard and fished off the dock. Access to beach was short and easy, even for one who had to wear a boot. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Just what we needed — Vrbo

by Pamela T.
The house was just as charming as described. A very easy access to the beach. We had a disabled person and the openness was so great. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck and watching the canal and visiting with neighbors we met. My grandchildren had a blast. A very good time was had by all. Joann and Ed were both super helpful and very accommodating. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Annual Family 4th — Vrbo

by Mark A.
The place was perfect for our annual family July 4th trip. Location, amenities, neighborhood and host were spot on! The backyard boating access was super convenient for day trips up the ICW to the sand bars and the very short walk to the beach that had no crowds was nice any time of day. We would have already booked again for next year if we weren’t expecting a bigger crowd and needing even more room. We will be talking about the memories made here for years to come. Thank you! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Perfect house- wish I could buy it! — Vrbo

by mia s.
This house is great- perfect amount of beds and unlike most houses had enough seats at the dinner table- we love to have a big family dinner after a day at the beach- went paddle boarding off the back deck! Joanne our host is super responsive to any questions! Plan to come back agin! Great price for the amount of house and proximity to the water! Thank you for having us! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Our 19th summer in Topsail did NOT disappoint — Vrbo

by Leanne R.
This house was amazing and the layout was almost perfect. Another bathroom would have made it 100%. A small hiccup with the city deciding to renovate the beach access for the first few days was not ideal, but not the fault of this house owner. We\'d go back again!! North Topsail is GREAT!!! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Serenity — Vrbo

by Misti W.
Our family had a wonderful time! The house is gorgeous and so spacious! The outdoor space with the boat ramp and pier was an extra bonus! The access to the beach was convenient and not crammed pack! Just a couple of things, make sure to grab some toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags! Other than that we were good to go! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Great stay overall! — Vrbo

by shaunte M.
Very spacious with plenty of seating and nice sized bedrooms! Wonderful location, just across the street from beach access. Host brought us a regular coffeepot for us caffeine addicts, which was much appreciated. Only cons were that the linens were not on the beds so we had to make them up when we got there and the hot tub was a bit dirty. Great stay overall, would book again! arrived and the hot tub was a bit dirty Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Love location — Vrbo

by Sandra G.
We’ve stayed here for the last 5 years. Love we can bring our fur kids and the canal that is right in the back yard. Beach access is only a short walk away . Hot tub is a great addition! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Family vacay — Vrbo

by Cheryl C.
Away from the crowded, duplexes of North Top Sail’s southern end, this neighborhood setting was quiet and relaxing, lots of parking and ground-level storage for beach and water toys. The house was just right, and the beach was not crowded. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Tammy E.
We enjoyed our stay. This is second year we’ve stayed at this house. Perfect for our family of 10! The host is nearby and very responsive. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Ideal — Vrbo

by Bruce K.
Location of the property is amazing. To be able to walk to the beach and also be on the canal is probably the best part. For those of us who like to cook, the property has a full kitchen with all sorts of cooking equipment so it makes it easy. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Quiet Family Beach Vacation — Vrbo

by Courtney S.
Super quiet family oriented neighborhood. House was great. Would definitely recommend and stay here again! Minor thing was the beach access closest to the house is closed needing repair but another access available within easy walking distance. Caution with boat trailer tires with some oysters growing on the boat ramp also. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Family vacation — Vrbo

by Kelly J.
The location was great…steps from beach but also on canal for fishing. House was clean and updated. It was designed for family gathering. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Great location — Vrbo

by Erika L.
We spent Spring Break and my mom\'s 71st birthday enjoying the beautiful weather and family. The house was perfect for us. We had a great time. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Wonderful Time — Vrbo

by Charles B.
Great house in a great location! House was wonderful kept and had everything we needed. I would recommend to friends and stay again! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Linda B.
Our family had so much fun. It was perfect for what our family needed. We loved the closeness of the beach, having the inlet right behind the house to fish, kayak and paddle boat. The beach was not crowded. Joann was very nice to work with and helped us out before we started our vacation and while we were there. If the opportunity ever arises, we will definitely stay here again. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Great location! — Vrbo

by Melissa F.
We\'ve stayed at this house twice and love the floorplan, canal access, and the hot tub. Joann is responsive and easy to work with. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Kelly M.
This place was perfect for our stay of 15 people.Awesome right by the beach. Everything was just as shown in the pictures. We had no issues at all with anything all weekend. We hope to come back here for our Youth Retreat again in the future! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Great Stay! — Vrbo

by Ruth L.
House was super clean and it’s proximity to the beach was amazing. We also took advantage of access to the inlet and rented kayaks, which was a blast. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Great Place, Great Location — Vrbo

by Adam P.
This place worked great for our family of 10. Plenty of room and great location, close to a nice beach. Just make sure to bring your own paper products, soaps, coffee supplies, etc… Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Frances R.
We all enjoyed our stay. The home is very clean and spacious with comfortable beds. Loved our views of the ocean, inlet and the canal. We had fun fishing off the dock and using the hot tub. Nice yard for our dog to enjoy. Great communication with the host. We will definitely want to stay here again. Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Sydney R.
We had a wonderful stay, quieter area which we loved, easy access, owners were great communicators, large house and loved being on the canal! Short walk to the beach (literally across the street). Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Michael B.
Really great space, as advertised Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Julie R.
Fabulous stay! Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025.
August 18, 2026 - Website

Vrbo guest review

by Vickie H.
Family vacation for the year. Well enjoyed by all. Looking forward to the next one Originally posted on Vrbo. Verified Vrbo review. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026.
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