
Cape Fear & Brunswick Islands
- 1. Sunset Beach
- 2. Ocean Isle Beach
- 3. Holden Beach
- 4. Oak Island
- 5. Southport
- 6. Bald Head Island
- 7. Kure Beach
- 8. Carolina Beach
- 9. Wilmington
- 10. Wrightsville Beach


The Sand Dunes
- Kure Beach
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PLAN NOW FOR SUMMER 2024 TO GET THE BEST DATES!
(Summer 2023 prime dates completely booked before YE 2022.)
HOME DETAILS
The updates never end! With our kids grown and flown, we no longer rent off season and have adored a lot more beach time. Of course, the more we are at the home, the more projects we take on. Spring 2023 - we moved the Intelligent TV above the mantle in the main room and purchased a new refrigerator. Fall 2023 - Replaced all the main room furnishings, lights, and rug (refreshed photos to come). We try our best to keep our photos current ... just know there may be slight differences from what you see and what is actually at the home. The home is ALWAYS better than the photos!
YOU RENT DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNERS
(Many homes advertised on Vacation Rental By Owner are managed by commercial property managers.)
SUMMER (June, July, August) - WEEKLY units ONLY, Saturday to Saturday, NO exceptions. We are not a hotel. Please allow AT LEAST a 5-day advance notice for a rental to complete paperwork, collect payment, and for us to prepare the home for your stay. The ONLY payment method is credit card via Vacation Rental By Owner's secure payment process. We do not receive or store your credit card information. Vacation Rental By Owner holds ALL funds from us until your vacation actually begins. Note only the rental fee and cleaning/internet are paid to the owners. Vacation Rental By Owner collects and pays taxes, and has their own administration fee.
If your desired dates are not available on the Vacation Rental By Owner calendar, they are already reserved by another guest. We will not negotiate switching vacation dates with another confirmed rental.
To secure a vacation reservation, submit a Vacation Rental By Owner online inquiry. From such, we will confirm pricing and share the rental agreement. We WILL NOT send you a payment request. Guests must initiate booking via Vacation Rental By Owner. No vacation is guaranteed until BOTH a signed rental agreement AND deposit payment are received – prices and availability are subject to change until your paperwork is processed. Know that if your credit card is declined, you have a short window of time with Vacation Rental By Owner to make payment, otherwise the vacation period becomes open for others. Rental agreements can be scanned/emailed or sent via snail mail directly to the owners (contact details will be on the agreement). Your rental rate is determined at time of booking - we cannot adjust rates (up or down) post-booking. You are welcome to book multiple weeks during the summer; however, we do not offer a multiple week discount to the rental rate.
BOATING
If you bring a boat or jet skis, there is a boat ramp on the mainland side of the Sunset Beach bridge. The canal behind the home and parts of the waterway from the Intracoastal to the canal are VERY shallow. We have a 17-foot skiff that clears during medium/high tide, but bigger watercraft may not. Low tide is difficult all around, especially if you are not familiar with the waterways. 2023 - dredging has taken place in Jinks Creek, parts of Tubbs Inlet, and parallel to Canal Street; the feeder canal dredging has begun, but the finger canals like ours will most likely not be dredged until Fall 2023/early 2024. We do not control the dredging schedule and must comply with local authorities once dredging begins - this could affect access to our dock and/or the adjacent waterways. There are no rental refunds in the event of dredging, if your boat does not clear properly, or if there is unforeseen damage to our dock preventing its use.
GENERAL INFO
Dreaming of a peaceful hideaway to the North Carolina coast? We have owned this home since 2008 (and another home on the island since 2004). We are always doing something to keep the property updated and fresh. This is our home away from home and we want you to appreciate Sunset Beach just like our family does. The property is decent sized for a modest family hideaway (with grandparents, cousins, or friends).
The home has an open floor plan on the main level and is charmingly furnished. The kitchen is well-equipped. There are games and activities galore. Under the home you will find additional space to relax. Take the canoe or one of the two kayaks down the canal to the Intracoastal waterway. The screened porch provides a great venue for an afternoon board game or dining al fresco. Savor ocean, canal, and Intracoastal vistas from the decks and windows. Sun decks on the main and upper levels provide alternative spots to the beach. We expanded the original front deck and have solid wood Adirondack chairs on all three levels. Public beach access is ~300 feet from the home. Guests have access to our phenomenal 'beach buggy' for painless transport of beach essentials.
We welcome units from families and responsible adults over the age of 25. The home sleeps a max. of 8 people (adults and any kids traveling with you). Look at the floorplan to ensure the bedroom and linens arrangements work for your group. Absolutely NO FAMILY PETS and NO smoking in this home or anywhere on the property. Please look at the photos carefully - our home backs up to water and has many decks and interior open railings. Keep this in mind if you are visiting with younger kids.
ABOUT SUNSET BEACH
Sunset Beach is the Southern-most barrier island on the North Carolina coast. It is a short drive to Calabash ('Seafood Capital of the South') and ~ 20 mins. from North Myrtle Beach. Sunset Beach is one of North Carolina’s most calming beaches with 200+ feet of natural dunes before the first row of homes. The ambiance is peaceful and family-aligned, even during peak season. One of the Nation’s most gorgeous wildlife preserves – Bird Island - is a nice walk down beach. Visit the Kindred Spirit mailbox - an inspiration for Nicholas Sparks's latest novel "Every Breath." Observe deer, wild goats, sea turtles, and other sea life as well as savor miles of undeveloped dunes and marsh areas.
If you are a golfer, you don't have to travel far to enjoy dozens of courses. We are close to many local conference centers (Sea Trail is one), making our home a nice alternative to hotel lodging.
Keywords: Vacation House, Beach House, Sunset, Beach, Family Vacation
About the Area
Located in Sunset Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve and Heritage Shores Nature Preserve, while Sunset River Marketplace and Museum of Coastal Carolina are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Ingram Planetarium and Tribal Island. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Pet Policy
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