"We LOVE Your Condo!"
"It is the perfect size, close to everything in Surf City, and right on the water! We had the best time and can't wait to return! Thank you for being so easy to work with while renting!"
THE DOLPHIN
Welcome to The Dolphin, our newly renovated, family-friendly, oceanfront first floor beach escape in Surf City, on Topsail Island, NC. Come stay with us and enjoy beach life at its best!
ACCOMODATIONS SLEEPS 6
Master Bedroom
King Size Bed
Family Room
Queen Size Murphy Bed
More
Bunk Beds in Hallway
The View
You'll love this first floor ocean view. The Dolphin sits right on the beach. Can’t get any closer unless your toes are in the sand.
Washer and Dryer
Included in the shower room is a small stacking washer and dryer.
Beach Chairs
Enjoy the sun & surf in one of the beach chairs provided for your enjoyment.
Suft City
A short walk on the beach to the iconic Surf City Pier, restaurants and more.
Pool
Open April 1 - October 31, provides four cabanas and ample seating as well as a zero entry option.
Beach Time
A short walk down one flight of stairs and around the corner will take you to one of two private boardwalks that take you onto the beach.
Jack and Jill Bathrooms
Two private toilets and vanities with a shared shower room.
Beach Toys
Build sand castles, dig for mole crabs or collect shells with an assortment of beach toys in our outside storage closet.
Equipped
The kitchen is supplied with everything you need to prepare and enjoy home cooked meals together.
Sea Turtles
Count sea-turtle nests along the beach or time your stay for a hatching event. Nesting season is May through August.
At TopsailAway, we try hard to provide you with the best possible experience, including all essential amenities and lots of nice little extras!
ESSENTIALS
Immediately adjacent to the beach access boardwalk
Use of outside storage closet and everything in it
Parking passes for two vehicles
Deck Furniture: high top chairs, bench, table and snack tray
Beach chairs
Clothing line for drying swimsuits and towels
Beach cooler
Washer and dryer
Air conditioning
Heating
Pillows and comforters
Privacy curtains for the bunk beds
Hair dryer
Iron & board
BUSINESS & LEISURE
Free wireless internet, 50+ Mbps
Desk with desk chair
Reading lamps at each bedside
Books
Puzzles
55" Roku Smart TV in family room
43" Roku Smart TV in master bedroom
Spectrum Cable TV (Roku App)
Games
Beach Toys
KITCHEN
Refrigerator
Microwave
Dishwasher
Stove
Oven
Cups, mugs, glassware, dishes and utensils
Cutlery set and cutting board
12 cup drip coffee maker (circular filters) and grinder
Blender and hand mixer
Toaster, waffle maker, electric griddle, crock pot
Kettle
Pots, pans, mixing bowls, baking sheets, broiler pan
Hot pads
SURF CONDOS
Outdoor pool (unheated) open April 1 - October 31
Grilling area (bring your own grilling utensils)
Newly renovated laundry (coin/electronic payment)
SAFETY
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Pool fence and childproof gates
Deadbolt lock
Keyless pin pad lock rotated with every guest
First aid kit
Exterior lighting
You can upgrade your experiences further by taking advantage of these service providers on Topsail Island.
LINENS
Beds are furnished with comforters and pillows. You may bring your own linens or rent them from local linen services.
LUGGAGE ASSISTANCE
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Check in time: 4pm
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Check out time: 10am
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All rates subject to 12.75% tax (6.75% NC state tax + 6% local accommodations tax)
LEISURE TIME 2025
September and October 2025
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Minimum Stay
3 Nights
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Rate
$230/night; $1,288/week
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PRE-SEASON 2026
May to Memorial Day Weekend 2026
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Minimum Stay
3 Nights
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Rate
$258/night; $1,445/week
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OFF-SEASON 2025/26
November '25 through February '26
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Minimum Stay
3 Nights
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Rate
$198/night; $1,109/week
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PRIME TIME 2026
Memorial Day to Labor Day 2026
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QUIET TIME 2026
March and April 2026
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Minimum Stay
3 Nights
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Rate
$235/night; $1,316/week
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LEISURE TIME 2026
September and October 2026
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Minimum Stay
3 Nights
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Rate
$230/night; $1,288/week
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please take a moment to review the following important notices regarding The Dolphin.
Check out what our guests have been saying about the Dolphin.
GUEST REVIEWS (17)
Darling Bunk Beds
Our family of 5 loves the ocean front view, but the darling bunk beds are a HUGE plus!
- Feb 2023
Found Largest Shark Tooth
Enjoyed looking for sharks’ teeth and found my largest one ever! We appreciate your hospitality!
- Oct 2023
Enjoyed All the Extras
We enjoyed all the extras such as a washer and dryer, the Murphy bed, beautifully decorated spaces.
- Aug 2022
Another Magical Stay!
Back again for another magical stay at The Dolphin; more turtles released, sand castles built, and memories made. Thank you for allowing us to create so many wonderful family memories.
- Jun 2022
Back Again
Back again for another wonderful stay! We love staying at this location, in this condo, for so many reasons! We enjoyed our trip and stay, like we always do, and appreciate renting from you!
- May 2022
Murphy Bed so Comfortable!
he Murphy Bed was my favorite, and so comfortable! The Dolphin provided total relaxation.
- Aug 2022
Beautiful Condo
Thank you for sharing this beautiful condo! What a great way to ring in the new year! Our family spent hours on the beach and loved playing dominos at night. We can’t wait to come back!
- Jan 2022
Definitely Our Favorite!
Thank you so much for sharing your condo with us. We have been staying in other units here at The Surf and your unit is definitely our favorite - very tastefully decorated and well stocked. We loved being able to sit on the deck in the morning watching the sunrise and having coffee. Spent lots of time on the beach also. Can't wait to come back!
- Dec 2021
By Far Our Favorite Place
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing condo with us. By far our favorite place we've stayed in our years of vacationing here. Thanks for all your help and willingness to answer questions.
- Nov 2021
We LOVE Your Condo!
It is the perfect size, close to everything in Surf City, and right on the water! We had the best time and can't wait to return! Thank you for being so easy to work with while renting!
- Sep 2021
Well Stocked Kitchen
GREAT week but too short as usual! Been visiting Topsail for 10+ years - love this week when the crowds (go down). Lovely redo of the condo unit - appreciate the upgrades and well stocked kitchen! The “new” bridge is so fun to walk at sunset. The solace offered here is SO appreciated.
- Sep 2021
King Bed is SO Comfortable!
We've been staying here for a few years and love all the updates. The new décor is great and the King bed is SO comfortable! We did lots of relaxing, lots of beach time, lots of ocean time…can't wait to return…!
- Aug 2021
So Many Memories
This unit was perfect and we can't wait to return. This was the perfect last week of summer before school begins. Beautiful sunrises, seeing loggerhead turtles born and released, endless games of Uno, and a sandcastle building contest that ended up including everyone routinely setting up on the sand around us - so many memories and more! The best part: giant belly laughs and memories made with our kids…Having this family time is beyond priceless for us.
- Aug 2021
Amazing!
After a couple of years of not getting to travel our first trip back was amazing! Heather and family have done an amazing job and the renovated condo is wonderful. Sun, sand, waves, pool, thunderstorms, food - food - and more food, games in the condo, a trip to the arcade - it's been a great trip!
- May 2021
Updates Look Great!
The place looks great…really enjoyed the updates! Working with you has been a very positive experience! We are already looking forward to the next visit!!
- May 2021
Top Notch View!
The view at The Dolphin is top notch. We enjoyed watching dolphins swim by every morning. Thank you for sharing your beach home with us. It had everything we needed and more. We can't wait to return!
- Apr 2021