When you rent a canal front property from Lewis Realty Associates, Inc., you can choose from six different properties:

• Margaritaville: This property sleeps six and features bright colors. 

• Beach Ball: This property has room for a party of eight and is a great property for those with a boat. 

• Reel Nice: This unit has room for a party of thirteen and includes a gourmet kitchen. 

• Beach Blessings: This unit sleeps ten and features a screen porch overlooking the canal. 

• Blue Bayou: This private, intimate unit has a boat dock, sleeps six, and is a peaceful getaway for smaller groups. 

• Bella Luna: Featuring a huge living room and kitchen area, you will be able to entertain a party of ten after a long day of activities. 

Magaritaville lies towards the bottom of Topsail Island, while the other canal front properties are closer to Surf City and the top of the island. 

If you are considering the Intracoastal Waterway and a canal front vacation rental, you probably have the following expectations:

• You are bringing a boat and want easy access to the water from where you are staying.

• You enjoy "quieter" activities on the water, such as paddleboarding, fishing, or tubing.

• You want a more private experience and will not likely visit the regular bustling beachfront throughout your stay.

• You want to park your boat close by so that you can get to sightseeing right away when the morning starts. 

Most people who bring their boat enjoy the Intercoastal Waterway. Each property that is available through Lewis Rental Associates, Inc. includes a private boat dock. For the properties that do not have exclusive water access, guests will launch their boat right away so that they can park their boat. Here is how people often spend their time when they rent a canal front home:

• They explore the waterway at their own pace, often fishing throughout the day.

• They often pull their boat up to a restaurant like Sear`s Landing, where they can enjoy fine dining after a day on the water.

• They often will paddleboard or rent a jet ski for an adventure-filled day out on the water.

The canals and waters of the ICW are great for activities like fishing, paddleboarding, tubing, and are full of opportunities for those looking for a quiet vacation activity out on the water. 

Topsail Island has a history that goes all the way back to colonial times. Before World War II, it was primarily accessible by boat. Merchants called the area "Topsail Island" because they would look for the sails from pirate ships. For many years, adventurers favored the island, looking for Blackbeard`s treasures in the forests and wetlands. While many beachfront areas on the Atlantic coastline rapidly developed over the years, Topsail Island still maintains many of the natural treasures, such as sea turtles, that are not found on other coastal areas along the Atlantic seaboard.

Topsail Island was revolutionized by World War II. The military started a base at Camp Davis, and the Navy used the area for testing and developing guided missiles. During the 1950s, development started on Topsail Island, adding to the existing infrastructure left by the military.