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Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach!

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Exterior
Screen porch
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sunset Beach, NC
  • Brunswick Islands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Oyster Bay Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach!

We are an affordable, comfortable home located mid block on the popular west end of the island. The living area and dining room (seats 6) are just off the kitchen with a 3 seat breakfast bar. There is a TV and DVD player in the living room, and another TV in one of the bedrooms. The house has 4 bedrooms total, 2 on each side of the house. Each side has one bedroom with a Queen size bed, the other has 2 twins, with a Jack and Jill bathroom between, perfect for 2 young families to share. If you want to be outside you can enjoy coffee on the screened front porch in the morning, and husk corn for dinner or just lounge on the back deck in the afternoon.Your pet will enjoy the view from either porch too. Under the house there is plenty of room for side by side parking, and the kids will enjoy a swing, table and chairs for snacks or games, and concrete pad for their chalk artwork. There's an outdoor shower and hose for rinsing off that sand and sunscreen!

Cleaning fee is included in our rental rates. upon request, linens and bath towels are provided for a nominal fee and we provide a starter kit of paper and plastic supplies - enough paper and plastic supplies to get you through your 1st and 2nd day. Pups between the ages of 1-10 years old are welcome ( max 2), must have all shots. Pet fee is separate and for the entirety of your stay.

Once you cross over the bridge to our small barrier island, leave your work and daily routine behind. Enjoy our wide beach, with it’s south facing gradual slope and gentle waves, bike around the island, or walk west to the Kindred Spirit on the Bird Island Preserve and leave your thoughts in the notebooks found in the mailbox. Check out the island shops, pier and turtle nest talks.

Close to home base, you can enjoy weekly summer concerts in front of the Ingram Planetarium, and visit the shops and restaurants on High Market. On Thursday morning you can visit the Sunset Beach Waterfront Market at the Sunset Beach Park (next to Bill’s Seafood) supporting local producers of homemade and homegrown products. Returning visitors to Sunset will enjoy the Old Bridge Preservation Society,new home of the old pontoon swing bridge since 2010, located almost under the new bridge, near the new public boat ramp.

Off island, Sunset Beach is surrounded by golf courses, pickle ball and tennis courts, as well as fishing and kayaking tours for the entire family.

Nearby Calabash features seafood restaurants along the historic waterfront, other varied restaurants-especially breakfast, and the must see Callahan's Shops.

If you want to stick with your fitness routine, the beach and streets of Sunset Beach are perfect for a run; if you need a group activity, Crossfit OIB and Body Edge are both about 3 miles away.

5 miles up the road check out the Museum of Coastal Carolina and the new Shallotte River Swamp Park, opening June 2015- featuring eco tours and zip lines, something your kids will love!

If you need some city excitement, Myrtle Beach, SC or Wilmington, NC are both close trips for restaurants,entertainment,shopping,cultural and rainy day activities.

Property manager

Mary Young
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
**Pack in play available upon request. **
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Host approval for pet breed and size and pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
By agreeing to the above House Rules you also agree to execute the attached rental agreement.
Host approval required for pet breed and size and pay the pet fee. **Pack in play available upon request. **

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sunset Beach

Located in Sunset Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cherry Grove Pier. Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sunset Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Brunswick Islands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oyster Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sandpiper Bay Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 34 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Holden Beach - 54 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boundary House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gravy Southern Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Calabash Creamery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain Nance's Seafood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beck's Original Calabash - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Brunswick Islands Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rees Jones Golf Course and Willard Byrd Golf Course. Dan Maples Golf Course and Oyster Bay Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

We love Sunset Beach and we love The Dog House. What a fantastic place to stay for a week and unwind with friends and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keri l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The dog house

I've stayed in Sunset Beach multiple times and The Dog House was by far one of the nicest the host was on point and we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great time and it was easy to get to. The location was a minute to the bridge and A very short walk to the beach. The dogs lived there stay as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great location, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent beach cottage

Great location a short walk to a beautiful beach. Convenient access for shopping and restaurants. Nice layout of the cottage that would be perfect for two small families to share. Love the skylights in the living room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl Trip

Perfect location. House was great for our group, plenty of room and everything as we expected. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset weekend getaway

Great house in a fabulous location. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay at the Dog House in Sunset Beach

This property offered everything we were looking for in a beach house. Very clean, comfortable beds, easy access to the beach and great communication with the owners. I highly recommend staying at the Dog House!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog Friendly Cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. Mary was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stress-free weekend

Our stay at The Doghouse was excellent. Mary was quick to communicate, answered questions promptly, kept us thoroughly informed, and made us feel welcome. The house is comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen, including a waffle iron! It was a short walk to the beach access and on the quiet end of the beach....we are return guests and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

Liked the house and location. The beds could use memory foam mattress pads - they were a little hard. We loved the homemade cookies from our host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Beach Vacation

What a great house for a lovely visit with our family in Sunset Beach. Such a gorgeous location and the house was so clean and comfortable. Mary was an excellent host, very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic NC beach house!

Our family of 4 plus our sweet pup had a great stay! Mary and Ron kindly left a basket for us upon arrival that had a few basics to get us started for the week. House had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great beach experience

a classic beach house for a classic beach vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angilque A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much needed!!

Mary was a wonderful hostess! Truly loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at the Doghouse

My family along with our two dogs really enjoyed our stay at the doghouse. Thank you Mary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t have been better

Property was perfect for our stay. Many amenities. Close to the beach great responses from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great classic beach house

Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanett A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s weekend

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Stay

Easy check-in, spacious great room, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable gome close to the beach

My husband and I (along with our small dog) enjoyed our stay. The home is close to the beach and provides good amenities from relaxing on the front screened porch to cooking your favorite meals in the well appointed kitchen. Mary, the host, was responsive, welcoming and accommodating. We will look to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2023

It was a great house and location for our family Thanksgiving weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to call home!

We so enjoyed our stay on Sunset - the hosts were wonderful to work with & everything suited our needs perfectly! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother-Daughter Getaway

We had a great weekend stay at The Doghouse. Rooms were clean and house was comfortable and fully equipped. A sweet note from the host along with fresh baked cookies was a nice welcome. It was a short walk to the beach and convenient to other places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mary Young

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We purchased back in 1993, after being introduced to Sunset by a sister and brother-in-law. Since then, our 3 children and friends enjoyed the Sunset Beach for summer vacations, Thanksgiving, spring break, so much over the years that we decided to "semi retire " to the area in 2013- and the sister and brother-in-law still have a place here close by too.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to beach access and we housed guests who were attending one of our sons' beach wedding in 2014.

What makes this property unique

Cancellations: Please see Rental Agreement. We make every effort to re rent the house, and will refund your deposit if we do.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests