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The Palms on Sunset Beach
Meet family and friends under the Palms on Sunset Beach! Located one block from Bird Island, 12th row on the west end, this newly renovated split level cottage, pairs urban luxury with the comfort of a boutique hotel. Sleeps 8 comfortably with plenty of privacy for all; main floor offers open concept living and gourmet dining with a screened porch, two bedrooms & bath with laundry. Upstairs, you'll find both a Master King and Queen bedroom with sliding doors from both to a private upper deck.

Whimsy Whale Cottage, Oceanview, Fenced Yard
We’d love for your happy beach memories to be made here at our cottage by the sea, The Whimsy Whale. Our island cottage is perfectly placed under a canopy of magnificent live oaks, about 300 steps away from the ocean. Nestled on a quiet beach access street, central to all the best attractions, shopping and eateries on Oak Island; close to attractions in Southport. It is one of our favorite places to spend time together and we look forward to sharing it with you, your loved ones and friends.

Dog Friendly: It's a "Ruff Life" beach cottage
2nd row dog friendly Beach Cottage with easy access to beach across the street, view of ocean from front porch rockers. 3B/2BA, elevated home, living space on all one level with 1,076 sqft, Sleeps 6. Cleaning fee includes linens, bath, hand and wash towels, NOT beach towels. Starter rolls of toilet paper and a roll of paper towels included with rental. High speed internet, 2 Roku TVs and less than 2 miles to lots of restaurants, grocery, playground splash pad, dog park, music in the park.

Cozy Beach Cottage•Fully Fenced•Pets welcome
Welcome to our quaint cottage of the Brunswick Islands backcountry! Escape to an inland area that’s tucked away but so close to all the fun! Drive 3 minutes to the Intracoastal waterway or famous Inlet waterfront restaurant. Ocean Pine is only 5 miles from Ocean Isle Beach + public boat/kayak ramps. Hop over to Holden/Sunset beach. North Myrtle is only 40 minutes away! Shallotte, NC is an inland beach town that invites your family + pets to enjoy the coastal experience, events and vibes.

Cozy Cottage at Sunset Beach dog friendly no cats.
We've created a cozy, beach-themed getaway nestled in an adorable neighborhood, just a short drive to the ocean. We redid the entire home with all new appliances, flooring, and amenities. It's decorated to help each and every guest feel at home at the beach. The home is within 5 minutes of Sunset Beach. 10 minutes to North Myrtle, Cherry Grove. Both Wilmington and Myrtle Beach are within 40 minutes. There are plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and bars very near the home as well.

Sandpiper~ Beachfront Cottage (pet-friendly)
Original beachfront cottage on Holden Beach, just steps from the sand and water. Enjoy the dolphins and shorebirds from the rockers on the covered porch. Cozy studio has been renovated with thoughtful upgrades. Kitchen is fully stocked including coffee maker, spices, condiments, and premium cookware. No stairs, ground-level are ideal for children, older guests, and pets (pet fee collected separately). Lots of amenities and beach items are provided for your comfort and convenience.

Pinch of Peace, Dogs Welcome!
This is a custom built dog friendly family beach house on the quiet west side of Oak Island, a five minute drive or bike ride to the beach, and one block to the Intercostal Waterway. Artfully decorated, with a fully equipped kitchen, safely fenced back yard for dogs, screened back porch, super dog friendly beach, and a tiny house in back with one bed, sleeping; this house is a place for beach lovers who appreciate comfort and art and want their pooches along with them.

Oak Island Beachfront Cottage
Book your family beach escape to this charming 4-bed, 2-bath ocean front vacation rental cottage, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. With enough space to sleep 8, this cozy beachfront cottage offers over 1,100 square feet of shabby chic and rustic vintage interior, a front porch and a back porch with an outdoor shower. Whether you’re in town to fish off the coast or soak up the North Carolina sun on scenic Oak Island, you can’t beat this updated beach getaway!

Captain's Cottage: The heart of downtown Southport
Step into history without sacrificing luxury at the Captain's Cottage! Located blocks from the water on one of the first 100 lots in Southport, is a beautifully furnished coastal cottage. The home boasts a commercial quality kitchen, spacious rooms throughout, and two cozy porches overlooking Historic Franklin Square Park. The location is ideal within walking distance of all that Southport has to offer and is a short drive to several beaches.

100 yds to Beach | 500 mbps | Pets | Boardwalk
Welcome to The Little Ray! NEWLY Renovated in 2025. 3 minute walk to the sand! 5 Minute walk to the boardwalk. - Private coastal, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Full size kitchen. Downstairs beach cottage in Carolina Beach. Note : The upstairs unit is a separate unit. - 1 block from the beach and short bike ride to the boardwalk. Next door to local restaurants, The Spot & Uncle Vinny's Pizzeria. - Follow us on IG @casasinthecarolinas !

Oceanfront-pvt access-dog friendly-Incredible Ibis
Sandy shorelines are calling you to this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation cottage on Oak Island! This beachfront property will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. Panoramic ocean views from the deck! Our home offers a getaway that invites you to surf the waves, perfect your tan, and catch up on your favorite book while digging your toes in the sand. Featured in the Fall 2021 Hallmark film "One Summer." Enjoy a moment now!

Second Row, Open Floor Plan, Updated!
*********SECOND ROW, 60 steps to beach access!******* *Updated, modern, and clean! * TWO POOLS and Community DOCK * LINENS INCLUDED * 4 BEDROOMS (KING BED, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, 1 Full Bunkbed) * VAULTED CEILINGS with LOTS of SPACE to move around * HALL BATH - so you don't have to go through a bedroom! * EASILY GO BACK & FORTH to BEACH and HOUSE * STOCKED KITCHEN * BEACH CHAIRS * BLACKSTONE GRILL
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in Sunset Beach
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Wachesaw Plantation Club Cottage

Playful Pelican

3 bed, 2 bath, with golf cart, 2 mins to the beach

Wachesaw Plantation Golf Club

Fall weeks still left, Jan and February available

Beneath the Branches in Wachesaw-golf/pool/beach

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Coastal Oaks Cottage - Murrells Inlet - Golf&Relax
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Great Location! Walk to Pier.

Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk

Luna Sea l 3 mins walk to the CB Boardwalk

Mermaid Tales

One Beach’in Cottage, walk to the beach!

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Cozy Beach Cottage (Upstairs) *Dog Friendly*

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Poolside Cabana

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Happy's Place Downtown Southport

CASStawaves

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Donkeys Inn

Murrells Inlet Home

Charming Cottage, Walk to Beach, Porch, Parking
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £131 | £146 | £153 | £165 | £221 | £263 | £262 | £236 | £179 | £188 | £199 | £179 |
| Avg. temp | 8°C | 10°C | 13°C | 18°C | 22°C | 26°C | 28°C | 27°C | 24°C | 19°C | 13°C | 10°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Sunset Beach stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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