Title: The Water Bear Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115548755&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Water Bear Beach holiday home in Topsail Beach with free parking ## Photo gallery for The Water Bear ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/1886c1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/3c1caf4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Front of property - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/214782da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/6a12c12c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - The Water Bear (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115548800/115548755/0f181ef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Water Bear provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61732 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Water Bear Beach holiday home in Topsail Beach with free parking Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free holiday home has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a dryer, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Direct access to the beach ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Dryer ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33491700/33491674/c0be1d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Views! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as The Water Bear Holly Ridge The Water Bear Private vacation home The Water Bear Private vacation home Holly Ridge ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.35776%2C-77.63846&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9wiqd9OJfA9Yghi1bAe0rcbHngI=) 1308 Ocean Blvd., Holly Ridge, NC, 28445 #### What's nearby - Surf City Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Sea Turtle Hospital \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Missiles and More Museum \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center \- 59 min drive \- 47.0 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬33 min drive - ‪The Lbc Bottle Shop & Beer Yard - ‬31 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬32 min drive - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬30 min drive - ‪Sushi Gem - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Water Bear pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Water Bear? ### What time is check-in at The Water Bear? ### What time is check-out at The Water Bear? ### Where is The Water Bear located? ## Have a question? 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