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Reviews of SEA-clusion North- Pet Friendly- Oceanfront, Price Drop, Linens optional

SEA-clusion North- Pet Friendly- Oceanfront, Price Drop, Linens optional
Surf City, NC

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

amy r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Description of property is misleading / reality not worth $
I will start with the pros: 1. This duplex is directly on a very nice, wide beach. You step off porch into the sand. 2. Really appreciate “pet friendly” rentals 3. Bag of ice in freezer was nice - especially since frig doesnt make ice. 4. AC worked fine Unfortunately, i have a lot more cons: 1. This is obviously a renovation done for rental. Everything was done as cheaply as possible. 2. The listing for this property is a duplicate of the listing for the other side. Based on the photos of the other side - it might be a more accurate description of that property. Definitely misleading for the north unit. Says new stainless steel appliances. In fact, appliances are the most basic (cheap) Ive ever seen in a rental. The refrigerator doesnt make ice. The dishwasher stops if you open door and has to be completely reset to run again. Definitely wouldnt plan on cooking for a crowd on the stove. 3. Kitchen is poorly supplied. Total of 4 bowls. 4. Very misleading to say this unit has 2 bathrooms. The supposed 2nd bathroom has a toilet that doesn function because you have to sit sideways to avoid bashing your face into the sink. The sink in this bathroom is completely non-functional. Smallest sink i’ve ever seen. Maybe would work for small child? Doesnt work for adults. Walk in shower is the only functional part. 4. The duplex is right on the beach but -from the porch- you can only see the ocean if you sit in corner closest to the partition that divides the porch for the 2 units. Even then - i had to stack and sit on top of 4 chairs to see. Otherwise you can only see sand dunes and sea grass because the sand dune is built up high against the porch. 5. Same is true for the inside. Listing makes it sound like you can see the beach from the front room but you can’t. Maybe with some really tall barstools??? 6. We had a terrible infestation of black flies on the porch. HUNDREDS of black flies made the porch unusable after the first night. 7. I also saw bugs in the kitchen - ants and roaches!! No sign during the day but lots of creepy crawlies scattering when i turned on kitchen light at night. 8. Nails are popping up on the porch. 9. Door to porch sticks pretty badly. 10. The only functioning bathroom is a super cheap bath fitter makeover. 11. Overall - we would not go back to this rental nor would we ever rent from the management company again anywhere. Beware!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Hi Amy, thank you for bringing these things to our attention. We are surprised to hear of your experience, as we absolutely would have been on top of such a situation if we had been made aware of it.

8/10 Good

Rachel H., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Very Nice; Great Location
This duplex was nice and clean, overall fine, in a great location at South Topsail Beach. Good view of the ocean only from the living area and partly blocked by dunes/sea oats placed there for beach replenishment. Everything worked fine. Easy to contact owner/manager. However: it’s an exaggeration to call this a “2-bathroom” unit - the second bathroom is really inadequate (TINY, with NO storage, not even a shelf, the sink installed sideways to fit, and you have to sit on the toilet at an angle to fit on it - and we’re small people). The step-in shower was fine though and the front bathroom was normal. Beds ok. Also: no mirrors in any bedroom (?). Exactly 3 wine glasses provided(?) no salt/pepper/herbs or anything, you need to bring every condiment you may want to cook with. There were 2 couples in our party, I was glad we weren’t using the 3rd bedroom so my bathroom stuff could go there. Overall nice enough place and clean, we had a great time, but expensive for this layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2021
Rachel, we are glad that you had an awesome d=time and were able to make memories with your family that will last a lifetime.

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This property is perfectly located right on the beach. One floor layout was perfect for us and our elderly dog. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
We are glad that you had a great time. Thanks for the awesome review.

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront half bungalow
Excellent location with beachfront and view right on your doorstep. Modernized with upgrades. Somewhat small Living and dining areas. Tiny second bath. Needs better lighting in 3 bedrooms. Needs hooks , mirrors in bedrooms. Very clean. Plenty of hot water, nicely stocked kitchen with pots,etc. Blender, toaster, coffee maker- bring filters.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave great feedback. The property does have the best views around.

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t want to leave
The rental process was simple and effective, everything went smooth with check in and check out. This property was as advertised and was right on the beach! The beach was absolutely perfect and we hated to leave! We would definitely stay again and would be great to rent both sides for larger groups!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
We are glad you had a great time. The beach access is definitely an added bonus to this wonderful home.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea-Clusion North review
You just can't beat the location! this is the only property you will ever find that lets you walk directly onto the beach without climbing any steps!! Wow. And what a great beach! So flat, so wide, with no undertow even with high winds, and no crowds. Dogs allowed, too! Good biking on smaller roads. The property was very modernized, clean, and cozy. All appliances worked well, including A/C! It was great having a king-size bed for me and my wife. Showers with power and plenty of hot water!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Stephen, we are glad you had an amazing time. Thanks for the great review.

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great family vacation at this rental. The location was amazing. It is a tight space so make sure you go with people you like lol. We were lucky enough to have nice people in the other half of the duplex but I could see how annoying neighbors could affect your stay. You will see and hear them on the deck. Overall it was wonderful.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
Erin, we are glad you had a good time at our property.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
Excellent property. About 15 minutes from “town,” walkable to several restaurants abs activities. The view is amazing! Beach access was spectacular. We had a good bit of rain, so we very much enjoyed the covered porch and ocean view from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2021
We are very glad that you had a wonderful time at the property despite all this rain we had.

8/10 Good

Tera W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, beautiful beach, nice house but needs some upkeep.
Our family loved this location and beach. The house was somewhat smaller than we expected but clean. The beds were comfortable. The patio door needs adjustments made. We did contact the rental company for light bulb replacements and they came two days later. No working vacuum or broom available. All in all fair stay, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rondalyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and would revisit
This is a duplex neatly placed on the sands in Top Sail, NC. The check-in/out process was by text, which was super easy.. The house was clean, recently renovated and there was a tote filled with available towels from the linen company. There were a couple things, that I hope the management team will resolve. The outside charcoal grill was not functional. Even though the bathrooms are remodeled the hallway bathroom toilet is not easily accessible - meaning the sink interferes with using the toilet in the standard way which was disappointing. However, the view from the living room/kitchen/balcony is worth going back. I like that the house is on the beach. The house is surrounded by other beach houses. The property is pet friendly and dogs just need to be leashed on the beach. A couple of mornings I had my coffee & took my chair only feet from the balcony and enjoyed the scenery while watching the sun rise. There is a laundry & dryer located in a secure room in the carport. There is an outside shower and water hose on the balcony when you come in from the beach. When you book your stay the management staff will email and send text notifications which is very helpful and informative. They even send a few countdown reminders. One thing I would recommend is to get groceries before you cross into the island so you don’t have to back track. And get at least two or three bags of ice for the freezer since the freezer doesn’t have an ice maker. I will revisit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Access
Nice contemporary renovation. Beach access is amazing. When I was there the steps to the beach were covered with sand which made it a straight walk out to the beach. My disabled mother had no problem getting to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2021
Thanks for taking the time to leave a wonderful review. We are glad you had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach front getaway
Loved our stay and family time together here on the ocean!! Perfect views and the house really had everything we needed for a relaxing week at the beach. Grill was completely rusted out and unusable. In addition, outdoor table very brittle we avoided using as it’s about to break any day now. We’re a pretty laid back crew so didn’t mind too much but might be more of a bother to someone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
True South Topsail Gem!!
I have been vacationing at Topsail my entire life, 40+ years. This rental is by far one of my favorites!! The location is PERFECT!! The updated kitchen and bath were beautiful, its a bit on the small size but suited my needs perfectly. The fact that its oceanfront and there are literally no steps to the beach is incredible. The views are unobstructed. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location. Great place.
This was the perfect location and place for our beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Willene A., Taylor's South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Property was clean Access to beach was really nice. Only thing I would change was the queen bed was to high .Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2021
We were thrilled to have you! This property offers the beach as your back yard; we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed it! We appreciate your response and will take it into consideration. We hope you have you back!

4/10 Poor

Leren P., Granville Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach front stay with disappointment
I’ll start with a positive note that the location is perfect. You can not get closer to the beach, however that is where the excitement stops. Unfortunately the unit is in despair. Water damage, black mold, and very used amenities. At first the communication with the property management company was rather poor. They did get back with us and offer to have someone topically clean the vents, that would have done nothing. The black mold was on every vent and on the bathrooms walls, the spores were already thru the ducts. Finally we were offered a small compensation after we Had to ask for it. Overall we would not stay at their unit again or with this property management company.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We do apologize for the inconvenience you experienced while at our property. We did try to correct the mildew issue when you brought it to our attention, but we were declined access to the property. We can assure you the property has been inspected and action has been taken by a professional team to ensure the mildew does not return in the future. We hope you will consider returning to the property should you visit the area again!

6/10 Okay

carolyn R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, bad living/dining room furniture
Very nice, little bathroom ok for 1 person, loved the 4 tv's, exceptional view and deck. View from living room is wonderful. Too bad furniture lacking. Sofa comfortable but mildewed and "nasty" looking. We put an unused bedspread on the sofa to cover it. Only one chair in living room, and it is unusable - VERY uncomfortable - slat in bottom of chair was broken. We stuck the chair in a bedroom and pulled an outdoor recliner in from the deck. With pillows it could be used. You could get a much more attractive dinette set from Goodwill - not talking big money here. Kitchen very nice with good appliances - you could be more generous with pans and cooking utensils. Towels and sheets were fine, beds comfortable, place seemed clean. Did not use laundry room, but neighbors in South unit seemed to have no problems. This place could be very cute AND comfortable with just a little attention. Under $100 would secure chair (or two!) for living room, and some matching dining room furniture. Sorry to say I would not come back without a chair or two in living room. I saw previous reviews that alluded to the lack of seating and was surprised and disappointed that this problem had not been addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
We appreciate the feedback! We have been trying to update this cute little gem, but our progress has been delayed due to COVID. However, we are happy to announce that the owner of this property has replaced all of the living room furniture with a beautiful new living room set including extra seating. The outdoor furniture has also been replaced; new pictures are coming soon! We hope you will return and get to experience these new improvements!

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Getaway
Right on the beach. Great views from the house. Really enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star review! We are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay with us. We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R., Madison, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Get away
We stayed on one side of the rental with family staying on the other. Terrific location on the beach. Layout was efficient and the kitchen well stocked. Delivery of groceries and rental of bikes and kayaks completed our stay-made it very simple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you for the 4 Star review! We are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay with us. It was truly a pleasure to host your family. We look forward to seeing you next time you head to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach location
We loved our week in Topsail - this property location is amazingly perfect. Beautiful views, great beach location, and very clean house. Thank you for letting us stay the week. It was a perfect family get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5 star review! We were delighted to see you had a great time. It was a pleasure to have you as a guest. We hope to see you again the next time you head to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice house..
Had a great stay just had a renter beside complain of dog barking at 6pm. It's a pet friendly rental so expect dogs to bark at some point. Management company was great to work with after we had a issue of not being able to check in on time because we didnt get code for the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2020
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! We apologize for the late Check-in upon your arrival. We appreciate your feedback and value your comments as they are utilized to take corrective action. We hope to see you next time you head to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
This was my favorite rental that we have stayed in at Topsail. The view is unbelievable & the beach is not crowded. Very relaxing getaway. The kitchen was well stocked, linens were as expected. Could use more seating in the living room. Would definitely visit this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2020
Wow! Thank you for the 5 star review and thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you stay with us the next time you head to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot - Perfect getaway
This was our first beach stay in Topsail, but definitely not our last. Best part of this property is walking out the doors, onto the deck and into the sand of the beach. ♥️
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for your nice review and five star rating. We hope to see you the next time you head to the beach.

8/10 Good

Laura H., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great location!!! It was a good space for the 3 of us but definitely need more seating. Bathrooms are small. Bedrooms are a good size. All in all was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hi Laura, Thank you for your feedback! We will definitely pass this along to the owner of the property. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to see you back at the beach soon.

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and cozy
The house was lovely and had everything we needed for our Thanksgiving stay. The living room could use extra seating. As it is, only 4 people can sit in there at one time without having to be seated at the dining table.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad your vacation was a success! Suggested home improvements are shared with the property owners to encourage property updates at the end of the season. We would love to host you again on your next vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
fall get-away
Always enjoy Fall at Topsail. Lovely little duplex with excellent beach access. Love the ability to open most of the living room wall to the deck. Few minor quirks but vastly outweighed by all the positives.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for your nice review and five star rating. We hope to see you next time you head to the beach.