SOUNDSIDE SERENITY:
(4 Sea Path Lane) is located on the Sound just south of Topsail Village. "This is NOT a party house". This is a quiet family neighborhood as the other houses don’t rent to anyone. If you are looking for a "PARTY" house, look elsewhere. We have extremely nice neighbors and this is a nice peaceful place to relax, enjoy and recharge. We have a responsibility to our neighbors and want to maintain this peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The main floor and lower level provide wonderfully shaded areas that always have a breeze for grilling, socializing and relaxing. Witness the signature ''Topsail Sunsets'' from the main floor covered deck or the upper level open balcony. The waterside deck, main floor deck and upper level balcony provide a place to sit and watch the boats go by and soak up the sun. Deep water boat slip for 1 boat.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Season rentals (June 4th thru August 27th) are Weekly rentals from Sunday to Sunday. Check out time is 10:00 am and check-in time is 4:00 pm. Bring your own linens (2 queen beds and 2 twin beds), kitchen/bath towels and mats or you can rent linens by contacting Tracy Lawhon at #352-201-0175. Order in advance to arrange on-time linen delivery for your stay. Bring your own paper products; toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, etc. There are usually starter rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins and plates but not enough for your weeks stay. The floating dock is shared with 2 other families so we ask that you are courteous to them just as you would like to be treated. The left side (when looking out to the dock from the house) of the 20' x 20' floating dock is ours to dock 1 boat only. This is a shared dock so be respectful to the other owners that may use the pier and dock as well. A cleaning station is provided on the pier for your use, we only ask that you clean it after each use. Our house has a large covered deck/porch on the waterfront side of the house and a large deck with bench seating soundside. There are ceiling fans under the covered deck for those warmer days with wall controls located at the coffee bar. An 8' picnic table with 2 bench seats is provided for eating outside on the covered deck. There is also a 4 person picnic table under the house. There is a balcony on the soundside of the house accessible from the 2nd floor loft area. There is an outdoor shower under the house on the left side under the stairs with hot & cold water. Parking is provided on the street side of the house & under the house only. **Please be aware parking under the house is narrow. Many cars have mirrors that fold inward (motorized or manual) allowing more clearance between the posts. We will "NOT" be responsible for damage to any vehicles parked on the property and under the house. If needed during your visit Cleaning Supplies are provided and are stored in the laundry closet. If needed during your visit a vacuum cleaner is provided and is typically stored in one of the bedroom closets. If you experience a power or water outage or issues with trash pick-up and want to report them to the Local Utilities please call #910-353-7117 or #800-681-4146 for power and #910-328-5841 for water and trash. If you do experience a power outage there are battery powered flashlights in the nightstands and one on the side of the refrigerator. While this house does have an indoor fireplace there is no gas provided to prevent the use of the fireplace.

LOCAL ACTIVITIES:
The public beach access is very close and easily accessed by walking up Sea Path Lane to Anderson (main road), turn right onto Anderson and go to the end of the block, turn left onto Hines and at the end of Hines is Public Beach Access #0-11 Hines Access. Putt-Putt and Ice Cream are available on the right side of Anderson Blvd. a few blocks north from the house. Quarter Moon, located in the town of Topsail Beach and is a very popular spot for Smoothies, Coffee & Cappuccinos made to order, a decent selection craft beers & wine. Great place to shop for women’s clothing, sleepwear, jewelry, gifts, books, stationary, etc. They also have events: book signings, live music, wine tastings, etc. The Beach Shop and Grill also by it’s namesake provides shopping (mostly clothing and gifts). The Gift Basket provides a large selection of unique gifts & clothing items and is the oldest gift shop in Topsail Beach. There is a Tide Clock above and to the left of the rear entry door to monitor and schedule your activities accordingly. “SUNSETS” at Topsail Beach are famous. Our family and guest have taken 1000’s of pictures over the years and it never gets old. The sunsets are best viewed from the 1st floor covered deck, the ground level deck, the floating dock and the 2nd floor balcony. There is a park in the town center for the kids to play which also includes pickle ball courts & public restrooms. Many of our guest travel to the end of the island (south) and walk along the beach to the Ocean inlet. Topsail Surf & Cycle in Topsail Beach located to the left of the Post Office offers bike, surfboard, paddle board and kayak rentals and can deliver to and pick-up from the house. The Topsail Beach Skating Rink above the Post Office has become famous (various magazine articles) as it was est. 1964. Topsail Beach Craft Market / Summer Plunder Days is held every Thursday from 10am til 3pm during the months of June, July and August (weather permitting) as a craft fair where local artist/vendors showcase and sell their creations. The Historical Society of Topsail Island located in the Assembly Building located on the sound-front area of the city center houses a small Museum that focuses on the role Topsail Island took in the early Missile Program for the war efforts and also houses a treasure trove of artifacts from the 1700’s. The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center located in a new larger facility located at 302 Tortuga Lane, Surf City. This is another popular location for kids (of all ages) to see up close and to learn about sea turtles and the efforts to rescue and rehab them to be released back into the sea. Ecological Marine Adventures Touch Tank Aquarium in Surf City is another great place for the kids of all ages.

LOCAL RESTAURANTS:
There are a few places to eat in Topsail Beach all within blocks of our house:
-Cora’s Isle-End Deli, is a small sandwich shop that offers a great selection at a very reasonable price.
-Larry's Deli Que offers wood smoked local meats, Boar's Head Deli Sandwiches, Homemade sides & Deli Salads, Homemade Desserts and adult beverage bar.
-The Beach Shop and Grill is a more upscale restaurant with a more limited menu. The Beach Shop & Grill has wonderful food for lunch and dinner and Full Bar.
-Breezeway Restaurant located on the sound-front offers casual dining with mostly seafood on the menu.
For the Ice Cream Lovers:
-Four Cousins Ice Cream serves up Homemade Ice Cream, Desserts & Coffee Bar

RESTAURANTS in SURF CITY:
-Maine Lobstah Shack-serves up fresh lobster brought in directly from Maine on at least a weekly basis. Lobster rolls, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Lobster Bisque, etc. This is an outdoor dining only.
-Santino’s Pizza & More serves primarily Italian dishes.
-Beauchaines 211 offers upscale dining with casual American seafood.
-Daddy Mac’s serves seafood and steaks. They have interior seating as well as exterior dining on their partially covered ocean-front deck.
-Sears Landing serves mostly seafood; fish, crabs cakes, cocktails & breakfast. They provide indoor seating as well as covered deck seating off the bar area. Their location provides for a wonderful view of the sound as they have their own boat docks for those that want to come by boat.
-New York Corner Deli serves breakfast and lunch. They have good food at reasonable prices.
-Beach Bunny Ice Cream (on the island & mainland) offers a large selection of ice cream and taffies. This is a great place for the kids to play and watch movies projected on the wall.
-Surf City Barbeque (on the mainland) is the vinegar based BBQ. Rustic atmosphere and good BBQ are on order.
-Island Delights serves hamburgers, sandwiches and hand-dipped ice cream.
-Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar (on the mainland) offers steamed and raw seafood, wings and beer.
-Topsail Steamer (just before the round-a-bout) offers a different take on dinner. Drop by, select your seafood, potatoes, corn/veggie options, buy the “high tider” or “low tider” for the number of people being served, get the pot, directions, fixins’ and cook it all in the comfort of our house on the stove.
-The Crab Pot (Surf City) is a casual seafood shack with newspaper covered tables and offers karaoke & live music
-Camino Real Mexican Restaurant (on the mainland) serves informal Mexican staples.
-Margaritas Mexican Grill & Cantina (on the island) serves typical Mexican staples and per it's namesake has the best Margaritas around.

As common with all small islands, the restaurants during season get busy so plan to eat early or late, the choice is yours. Menus for many of the restaurants are hanging from the bulletin board between the left side entry door and kitchen wall cabinet.
Those that want to prep and cook their own seafood but need a place to buy it fresh you have several locations to choose form; Surf City Crab located at the soundside docks of Surf City behind the Crab Pot restaurant offers the largest selections of seafood (shrimp, salmon, scallops, crabs, flounder, and many more). Lewis Seafood Market just a couple of blocks from the house at 822 Carolina Blvd. offers fresh seafood as they have their own fishing boat/trawler parked at the dock behind the building. Call or run by in advance for the best selection. Thomas Tackle & Seafood on the mainland has a nice selection as well.