The large front porch is inviting and Denise’s designs make for a bed and breakfast that receives rave reviews on TripAdvisor.
On July 1, Denise and Stuart opened the Main Street Inn in Topsail Beach. She applied her same preservationist instincts to the former Blue Gecko building.
“We’ve been coming to Topsail for years,” said Denise. “I loved this building.”
She said while it is built in a style that resembled Operation Bumblebee observation towers, the structure was built in the early 50s.
“It’s had a lot of uses,” Denise said.
“We tried to use everything we could from the property,” she said.
One of the most stunning features preserved is the weathered wall in one of the down stair suites. Another salvaged piece is an old, white sink.
Throughout the Main Street Inn, the Sandersons used beautiful Indonesian mahogany. The lines in the Inn are clean and modern. She used bright whites and stainless steel for a contemporary design.
The end result is a functional, four suite inn with beautiful appointments and a view of the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.
“The suites are named Sea, Shore, Sky, and Sound,” said Denise.
The Sound suite is on the first floor. It is wheelchair accessible. Denise said it is the most requested suite. Seniors request the Sound suite because there are no stairs and there is outdoor seating.
Outside the Sound suite is an outdoor shower, a porch, and comfy outdoor seating.
While all four suites are in demand, especially by families, Sky is often called a bridal suite with both ocean and Intracoastal views.
“We offer wi-fi, cable, flat screen televisions, a sweet breakfast and coffee – all included,” said Denise.
In the rear, near the parking lot, is a garden area. Guests are welcomed to the fresh tomatoes and produce. Nest season Denise said she will plant a garden that will have educational value to children. She will grow a few tobacco, peanuts, and cotton plants so that children can see what these southern crops look like.
Main Street Inn is located at 808 South Anderson Blvd. in Topsail Beach. It is conveniently located in the center of town, near the Missiles and More Museum, Patio Playground, Beach Shop & Grill, Cora’s Deli, Breezeway Restaurant, Home Port, The Gift Basket, Quarter Moon Books, Gifts and Wine Bar, and other shopping. It is one block from the Atlantic Ocean and one block from the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Sandersons say, “We provide spaces for rest, entertainment, and fellowship.”
Since opening in Topsail Beach, they have welcomed guests from across the nation.
For more information about Main Street Inn, call 252-955-2227 or visit them online at http://www.mainstreetinn.org/. “Like” them on Facebook too.
In the off-season, Main Street Inn offers rental specials by the month, perfect for snowbirds from the North!
