Sandy dune path lined with sea oats and rope fencing leading to the beach at That Good Cottage, Topsail Island, NC

A 1950s beach cottage on Topsail Island, NC, steps from Surf City

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Deeded beach access.
No crowds. No fuss.

Our deeded beach access sits just steps from the door, private, not public. Grab your coffee, walk down in flip-flops, and let the rest of the day figure itself out.

A closer look inside: every room kept simple, warm, and easy to live in for the week.

Living room seating area with a guitar in the corner at That Good Cottage
Close-up of an acoustic guitar in the cottage living room
Cozy rattan reading chair in a sunlit nook
Dining table with a model sailboat centerpiece
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8Guests
4Bedrooms
6Beds
2Baths
Beach Access
100%Host Response
Shaded brick patio with wooden lounge chairs and string lights at That Good Cottage Front porch with hanging flower baskets at the beach cottage
Everything’s Included

You don’t need to pack half your house.

Beach chairs, bikes, boogie boards, pickleball paddles, and toys are all here waiting, just grab them and go. Rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day in the sand, toss a load of laundry in before your next adventure, and let the newly finished basement give everyone extra room to spread out, play games, and unwind.

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Wooden boardwalk steps leading down to the beach near Surf City, NC
Slow mornings. Sandy afternoons. Easy evenings.
Guest Reviews

4.75 out of 5, straight from the guestbook.

BRITTANY ★★★★★

Great place to stay that felt like home. So many extras that made the trip easier — towels, linens, detergent, soap, and shampoo. Very responsive to questions. Easy beach access. Would definitely recommend!

ALEX ★★★★★

The location was easy to find, check-in was easy, and the house was clean. We had a great stay, and Drewe was extremely easy to communicate with and responded to each question very quickly. We especially enjoyed the close beach access and playing with all of the beach toys included. Thanks Drewe!

FRANK ★★★★

Drewe was awesome and we enjoyed working with her. Had a small issue (my fault) and she helped quickly. Would certainly stay again. A big bonus are the beach items supplied when you rent this property — a game changer when you fly in to go to Topsail.

ROBYN ★★★★★

Host was super friendly and helpful. Beautiful little house, super homey living room. Very close to the beach which was wonderful. Overall great trip!

4.75 out of 5 overall · Cleanliness, check-in & communication all rated 5.0 or above

Vintage black-and-white photo of two guests holding freshly caught fish on the Surf City Fishing Pier, Topsail Island, NC
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Welcome to Topsail Island

Our 1950s beach cottage has called Topsail Island, NC home since the beginning, salt air and all. Our family loves spending our free time here, just minutes from Surf City, and we can’t wait to have you stay. Below are a few of our favorite spots on Topsail Island:

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Topsail Island, NC

South Topsail Island, minutes from Surf City.

This 1950s beach cottage sits on the quiet south end of Topsail Island, NC, just a short drive from the shops and restaurants of Surf City, with deeded beach access steps from the door and no crowded public access points nearby.

From slow mornings on the deck to sandy afternoons at our private deeded access, everything about this stretch of the North Carolina coast is built for easing into vacation mode.

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How far is That Good Cottage from the beach?

Just steps away. Our deeded beach access sits right at the end of the driveway, a short walk down a sandy path, no public access crowds, no long walk.

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★ 4.75 rating · 100% host response rate · Self check-in with keypad

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Everything’s Included

Full Amenities List

Everything you need for a week at the beach, already here waiting.

Sleeping & Bath

  • 4 bedrooms, 6 beds, sleeps 8
  • 2 bathrooms

Beach Gear

  • Deeded beach access
  • Beach chairs
  • Bikes
  • Boogie boards
  • Pickleball paddles
  • Beach toys

Kitchen & Laundry

  • Full kitchen
  • Washer & dryer
  • Outdoor shower

Outdoor

  • Deck
  • Shaded brick patio
  • Grill
  • Picnic table
  • Large grassy yard
  • Free parking on premises

Inside

  • Wifi
  • TV
  • Finished basement with games
  • Self check-in with keypad

Safety

  • Exterior security cameras
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
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