Island home On Canal, Near Beach - BOOK NOW for SUMMER 2025 - Vacation rental home in Sunset Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1800 square feet

AVAILABLE DATES: Summer (June, July, August) - WEEKLY units ONLY, Saturday to Saturday, NO exceptions. If your desired dates are not open 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.

HOME DETAILS: We are now a LINENS PROVIDED rental - sheets and bath towels (for 8 guests) included. House updates never end! Fall 2024 - New beds - bed and box springs in King and Queen (2) bedrooms. Screened porch facelift complete, and NEW CARPET installed!

All canal dredging finished Spring 2024-everything is more navigable. We try to keep our photos current ... just know there may be slight differences between the Vacation Rental By Owner photos and the actual home. The home is ALWAYS better than the photos!

RENTAL PROCESS: You rent directly from the Owners. (Many Vacation Rental By Owner homes are managed by commercial property managers.)

PAYMENT PROCESS: The ONLY payment method is credit card via Vacation Rental By Owner's secure payment process. Owners do not receive or store your credit card information. Vacation Rental By Owner holds ALL funds from owners until your vacation start date. Only the rental fee and cleaning/internet costs are distributed to owners. Vacation Rental By Owner collects/pays all applicable taxes and assesses an administration fee.

HOW TO BOOK: To secure a vacation reservation, submit a Vacation Rental By Owner online inquiry. From such, owners will confirm pricing and share the rental agreement. Owners 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. 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 to book. Rental agreement can be scanned/emailed or sent via snail mail directly to the owners (contact details on the agreement). Your rental rate is determined at time of booking - rates cannot be adjusted post-booking. Multi-week summer bookings are welcome; however, there is no discount to the rental rate.

BOATING: If you bring a boat or jet ski(s), there is a boat ramp on the mainland side of the Sunset Beach bridge. Recent dredging (2024) has improved water access. We have a 17-foot skiff that clears, but bigger watercraft may be challenged. There are no rental refunds in the event 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 vacationed at Sunset Beach since early 1990s. We purchased this home in 2008 (and owned a separate beach bungalow on the island for many years before). We are always doing something to keep the property refreshed and fresh. This is our home away from home and we want you to savor Sunset Beach just like our family. 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 elegantly furnished. The kitchen is well-equipped. There are games and activities galore. Under the home you will find additional space to relax. Take the well-appreciated 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. Appreciate ocean, canal, and intracoastal vistas from the decks and many 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 may appreciate our astounding 'beach buggy' for painless transport of beach essentials.

We welcome units from families and responsible adults over the age of 25 (the person who signs the rental agreement must be present on the property throughout the rental period). The home sleeps a max. of 8 people (adults and any kids traveling with you). Review the floorplan carefully to ensure the bedroom/linens arrangements work for your group. Absolutely NO FAMILY PETS and NO smoking in this home or anywhere on the property. 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-min. drive to North Myrtle Beach. Sunset Beach is one of North Carolina’s most relaxing beaches with 200+ feet of natural dunes before the first row of homes. The ambiance is cozy and family-aligned, even during peak season. One of the Nation’s most elegant wildlife preserves – Bird Island – is a nice walk (2.5 miles from the home) down beach. Visit the Kindred Spirit mailbox – an inspiration for Nicholas Sparks's novel "Every Breath." Observe deer, wild goats, sea turtles, and other sea life as well as enjoy 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

Pets not allowed

Rental home booking tips and tricks:

Finding the best value:

• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summer is the most expensive season in Sunset Beach. To find the best value, change your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guides have money saving offers on local tours and attractions.

Selecting the best vacation rental in the Brunswick area area:

• Select vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration you need. Island home On Canal, Near Beach - BOOK NOW for SUMMER 2025 has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is usually accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, contact the property management company before you book the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to determine what is optimal for your vacation family.
• Some rentals allow pets, and others don't. Allowable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the owner about your furry family members before booking.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking.

More tips for your stay:

• Add the owner's contact information to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, stereo or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents many issues.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• At Check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a terrific resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all belongings. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a great time? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.