We had an excellent experience here. The owner gave wonderful information about the home and activities. The area shop owners and restaurant staff were very hospitable. Everything I needed to cook for my family was available in the kitchen. We enjoyed just hanging out around the house. We also made good use of all the beach toys - kites, body boards, horse shoes, sand toys, etc... Leaving the first foot prints in the sand on my morning walk is one of my favorite memories. The dolphins put on a show every day for us. We all found treasures of shells and shark teeth. The sun rises and sun sets are amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer.

This was our second stay at "A Beach Escape." My family stayed here over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and fell in love with the beauty of the home and Topsail Beach. The other reviews are exactly right -- this house is a jewel! We quickly booked a follow-up stay in January!

The house is absolutely immaculate. It is obvious that MaryAnn makes a priority of maintaining the property! A cozy living room, spacious kitchen with all the essential diningware, pots and pans, etc., and comfy bedrooms make you feel right at home. The oceanfront bedroom is particularly wonderful as you can hear the ocean waves while you drift off to sleep!

We rose early each morning to sit on the porch, sip our coffee and take in the beautiful sunrise. Oftentimes, we were able to see dolphins swimming along the waves. We spent our afternoons walking along the shore, searching for sharks' teeth.

If you're looking for a romantic getaway, a girls' weekend, or a family vacation, this house is perfect! I would recommend A Beach Escape to all my friends and relatives (in fact, I have.).

This cottage was perfect for our family vacation! The description is spot-on and you feel comfortable instantly upon entering. The property was well kept and had a nice lived-in feeling. The owners are so very thorough and the customer service they provide is above and beyond anything you would expect. We were caught in the tail-end of the tornadoes that ravaged the South, and the owners called to check on us and even offer the lower apartment for us to go into if the situation got more urgent (thankfully, we were spared and just got great pictures out of it). Being on the beach was wonderful with two small children and the few people we saw were so friendly! The area is beautiful and the wait staff and service at every restaurant is phenomenal! I recommend Daddy Mac's for a culinary twist and impeccable experience and The New York Corner Deli for very reasonably priced and delicious deli fare with a great staff (and excellent gelato). The baked goods at Just Baked are mouth-watering and better than Grandma makes. There is an IGA market just down from the house that is a bit higher than Food Lion, but very convenient and easy to walk to. Be prepared to become addicted to hunting shark teeth and combing the beach for gorgeous shells to take home. I can't say enough good things about this home or the experience but go ahead and book it! You won't regret it at all and I would definitely recommend it to any one of my friends and family...and can't wait to return!

* The house was beautiful, and so was the town. Kids cried when we left which was sad but let us know how much fun they really had. Every thing you sent us was right on the money. * A Beach Escape cottage was even more wonderful than I imagined! Last week proved to be the most enjoyable vacation I have ever been blessed to experience. * Your place is not only comfortable, convenient, and pretty, but has a warm, 'at home' atmosphere that made every moment special. Of course, my favorite 'room' was the big back porch. * Your windows are amazing! We saw dolphins several mornings -- Being right on the beach was a life saver with a 2,4 and 6 year old that never tired of the water and sand.. .. Thanks for being so accomodating too and providing a place lending to such fantastic memories. * Once again thanks everything from your wonderful comfy home to all the information that you left for us. WE HAD THE VACATION OF OUR LIVES,It's a different world. *We love your Beach Escape!! Being ocean front with its own private deck & beach access makes it so easy to 'hang out,' and not worry about our 'stuff' being bothered. You are the most pleasant 'hosts' I've ever dealt with. You both make us feel so comfortable and at home. I could do a live commercial for your wonderful 'get away.' My family has been going to Topsail for many years and we were so glad to have recently found this hidden treasure. Thank you John and Mary Ann for your great place, it is truly a treasure. (frequent visitors) Pam, Steve & family, North Carolina pamjaber@carolina.rr.com We had perfect weather and being able to spend it so close to the beach was beyond our wildest dream. We will be talking about this one for a long time. Once again thanks for thinking of everything. With the quiet private beach, and the warm hospitality, it is like going to a home away from home. Glad to give a reference but it is a lot like giving away your favorite secret.* We love your Beach Escape!! Being ocean front with its own private deck & beach access makes it so easy to 'hang out,' and not worry about our 'stuff' being bothered. You are the most pleasant 'hosts' I've ever dealt with. You both make us feel so comfortable and at home. I could do a live commercial for your wonderful 'get away.' My family has been going to Topsail for many years and we were so glad to have recently found this hidden treasure. Thank you John and Mary Ann for your great place, it is truly a treasure. (frequent visitors) Pam, Steve

When I was looking for a place to stay at the beach I had a few things I "had" to have--those things were;
oceanfront
deck
clean
close to restaurants and attactions
"The Beach Escape" was the answer to everything I wanted. As a matter of fact last year (2008) we rented the entire home (my husband and I usually just rent the downstairs) what fun we had!!! Lots of room and the huge glass window was perfect for my 92 year old mother to view the ocean and not have to deal with the sand or wind.Plus the screened porch was great for mornning coffee and watching the sun come up or go down.
I have caught some very big fish in the surf and have loved every minute that I get to "escape" at Topsail Beach--For us there is not better place than the Beach Escape.
Frequent visitors (I"ll be there every chance I get)
Pam and Steve