PREMIER location; CONCIERGE linen service; 2 PRIMARY SUITES
House in Sunset Beach, NC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
You'll be "Dune the Happy Dance" when you book this lovely 4 bedroom/3 bath home! We offer an easy all inclusive nightly rate with no additional cleaning or linen fees. You will be greeted with CONCIERGE LINEN AND TOWEL SERVICE. Upon your arrival, all beds will be completely made with kitchen and bath towels provided. Please note: we do NOT provide beach towels or toiletries. Relax and enjoy the comforts that award-winning Sunset Beach has to offer at "DUNE THE HAPPY DANCE", a west-end, fifth row beach house perfectly poised just a few steps from the beach. Once you're on the beach, you are only about a football field's walk to Bird Island. With 40th Street being the end of the island, 37th Street is one of the closest walks to the famous Kindred Spirit Mailbox. This inviting cozy home features spacious vaulted ceilings throughout with TWO PRIMARY SUITES and private baths along with two additional bedrooms connecting to a third jack-n-jill bath. With two king beds, two full beds, two twin beds, the home sleeps 10 with custom designed furniture, cheerful paint in all rooms, 7 ceiling fans with remotes, stainless appliances, custom wood countertops, well-stocked kitchen with all the pots/pans, dishes, etc. you could possibly need including both a Keurig (bring your favorite pods) and a traditional coffee maker. The home includes hi speed wi-fi and cable and smart televisions for your convenience to log into with your own streaming accounts during your visit. Soak up the sun and sounds of the ocean from EITHER the oversized screened porch off the back of the house or the oversized sun deck on the front of the house. Both have seating for 10! Mosquitos will not be invited to your gathering as extra care has been taken to screen the entire back porch including the deck floor. Outside amenities include a grill, outside shower, wide selection of outdoor furniture, beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, umbrella, and two picnic tables. Inhale the ocean breeze relaxing in the hammock or bring your own eno to enjoy. Rainy day entertainment includes your choice from several board games, puzzles, and books for our guests' enjoyment. DUNE THE HAPPY DANCE rents SATURDAY -SATURDAY during the peak summer weeks. It is also perfect for off season weekend retreats with nightly rental available and a minimum of 3 nights. Some dates during the off season offer a 10% discount for a 7 night stay. Dune the Happy Dance, with two primary suites, is the ideal vacation home for multiple families, multi-generational families, girls weekend, and golf weekends. Hear the ocean from the back porch and sink into total relaxation in the evenings after a day of play in the waves and sand. Relax with a book on the sofa swing under the house. As much as we love four legged furry family members, we do not allow pets in this house. If evidence of a pet is found during the stay, guests will be asked to leave immediately for breach of contract with no refund for remaining nights and the refundable deposit will be withheld. If evidence of a pet is found after departure, charges will apply. We want to maintain the highest quality of our home for your enjoyment and pleasure at the beach.
We appreciate our guests and aim to provide as many convenient details as possible so you can RELAX, EXHALE, RENEW, and ENJOY. We look forward to you staying with us at Dune the Happy Dance.
We appreciate our guests and aim to provide as many convenient details as possible so you can RELAX, EXHALE, RENEW, and ENJOY. We look forward to you staying with us at Dune the Happy Dance.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sunset Beach, NC
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Property was as listed
Comfortable furnishings, fun games available,close walk to beach
Owner very responsive.
Already rebooked for 2025
10.0 / 10.0
Our family had a wonderful time at this spacious beach getaway. The multiple bathrooms are a plus. the open air deck on the front and the screened in area in the back were great spots to chill after a day at the beach or golfing! Close to a lot of good outdoor places to explore and excellent food/ice cream in Calabash. The beach is exceptional we did the Happy Dance 😃
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage was very clean. We especially enjoyed sitting on the back porch. Cottage is close to the beach! We are looking forward to staying again next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Can’t rave enough about this vacation home! Rental process is smooth start to finish. This was our second year here with next year booked. The owner’s care is evident in all areas from decor to the well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture, lovely screened porch and main level patio area with shower…the list goes on. Happy surprises this year with a keyless entry, remodeled main master bath complete with a stack washer/dryer so no need to use stairs to do laundry. Love the linen service and all amenities. Thanks for a wonderful week with my family in your perfect home!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the home and it was in a perfect location. Loved all the extras like hammock, picnic table, outdoor shower, big swing under deck, etc. The enclosed back porch was amazing! Front open deck was cool as well.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is so lovely and filled with all you need to stay comfortably, cook, grill, play outside or stay indoors. The owner was responsive and provided all information needed. I have been to Sunset Beach four times, and this is the best place I have stayed. I highly recommend to others.
10.0 / 10.0
We have vacationed at Sunset for over 25 years. This is a great beach house. The living room furniture is some of the most comfortable we have experienced at a beach house. The extra large kitchen table allowed for an ongoing 1000 piece puzzle in addition to meals. There were only 5 of us. Table could accomodate 10 with 3 on each bench. Comfortable beds and plenty of dresser/bench spaces to place belongings. The back screen porch or hammock are nice places to relax late afternoon after a long day of riding waves. Front bathroom has had very nice upgrades! Loved the luxury of 3 bathrooms and outdoor shower. Nice patio pavers under the house. Fans in every room worked well without rattling!
Above-stove light was out and other kitchen lighting was so far away from work spaces, kitchen felt dark in the evening. Floors are faux wood with runner/area rugs which makes for easier cleaning at a beach house, but was sometimes noisy (and occasionally sandy) ;)
We loved our stay and plan to return!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was well maintained and had great amenities. My son enjoyed his first beach trip. The owners were easy to contact with any questions. The house has a detailed house manual that answered most questions. Overall, it was a wonderful trip.
10.0 / 10.0
The screened in back porch is the best feature of this home. We sat there for hours both morning and evening. Centralized living area is cozy and well laid out. One of the master baths has been renovated into a gorgeous and modern space. Bring beach towels! They are not included in the linen provisions.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the BEST location on the west end of the island (toward Bird Island). It is easily walkable to the beach, and has a fantastic screened in porch, and big living/kitchen area for a large group. It was very clean, quick and easy to check in and out, plenty of parking, well stocked kitchen, and comfortable beds.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect. We were down for a golf tournament and the location was perfect and easy access. I will be staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great time! Fabulous location, great setup with all of the amenities you could want. Loved the covered and screened porch! Would love to return!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a beautiful week in magical Sunset Beach and enjoyed our stay in this cottage. Owner was very responsive and helpful. The place was clean and in a great location, just a few steps to the beach access path. The beach walks to Bird Island make this NC beach town like no other. Will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful beach house that is very clean and comfortable. The patio, deck and covered porch were enjoyable for relaxing and sharing time with the family. Lots of safe areas for the little ones to move about and have fun. Short walk to the beach access as well. House was well apportioned with kitchen conveniences if you want to prepare meals. Would rent again and highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
From the location, decor, layout of space, and outdoor areas this place was perfect!! It had everything we needed. Loved the two master suites. The multiple outdoor areas were amazing and offered lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and even when it was raining. The owner was awesome and responded so quickly! Absolutely loved this place and we can’t wait to come back again!!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the cleanliness of the house! The proximity to the beach & location on the beach were just what we were looking for. Everything you need/want is included in this house. Extremely comfortable mattresses were an expected bonus! No saggy mattresses here! Hoping to stay here again! No complaints at all! Great vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely love the home! All you need, spacious areas with comfortable seating for the family. Love the linen service and amenities. Host was very great to deal with and no issues during our stay. Booked next year already!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family group of 8 had a great stay at Dune the Happy Dance. We love the west end of Sunset Beach and this home didnt disappoint.
The house is just as described and in a perfect location near the beach access. The large covered back porch was so nice that gave us a nice area to hang out both in the morning and evening. I wish we could have stayed 2 weeks. Cant wait to return next summer
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Proper manager quickly responded to problems with the keyless entry and even had a backup plan. Loved the house, very clean!
6.0 / 10.0
1–low water pressure in bathroom sinks
2–house was not set up/cleaned at check in
3–bannister on front steps loose
Aside from these things, we enjoyed our stay very much. Look forward to possibly renting again.
10.0 / 10.0
Can’t say enough good things about this property!! Location was fantastic! Very close to beach access! In fact I timed how long it took me to get from the beach to the house and it was 4 minutes!! Screened in porch was lovely!!! Kitchen well equipped! Owners very easy to work with!!! We already have planned our next visit!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our first time renting the property and overall it was wonderful! Couldn’t initially get into the property with the door code, but both the chat AI bot and owner messaged me within 3 minutes to give me the updated code. House is well stocked inside and out. Plenty of beach chairs, toys, a wagon. The outdoor shower, washer and dryer were great after a day at the beach. We unfortunately had quite a bit of rainy days but their covered patio and tables under the house was a saving grace for 2 families with 4 kids between the ages of 2-4, it kept the kids dry and busy. Thought the mattresses were super comfortable and the sheets and towels were far better quality then a number of places I have stayed at Kiawah over the last decade. The screened in backporch became a great nighttime oasis for games for the adult and there was great seating overall. Loved the fact that the kitchen not only had what felt like endless silverware which is hard to find in rentals but a kitchen table that easily sat 8 adults. Would stay here again especially given the cleanliness of the house and proximity of the beach.
10.0 / 10.0
I frequent sunset. One of the best nc/sc beaches in my opinion. This house has plenty of room for my crew. The screened in porch as a crew favorite. Short walk to the beach, lots of parking. Will book again!
10.0 / 10.0
We had the absolutely BEST time at Dune the Happy Dance! It was quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. The home has all the amenities you need for a perfect beach vacation. Debra was great and responded quickly with any questions we had! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was perfect for our two families, 8 people. Great location as it was a few minutes walk to the beach access.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a lovely home that met all our basic needs which made the stay more than wonderful. Can't wait to stay in this home again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house for a long weekend with family. Would definitely stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
Home was well supplied. Several areas inside and outside to gather.
2 of the bedrooms were very crowded with a full-size bed and twin bed. Was uncomfortable for adults to move around. Disposal in kitchen would have been helpful as it is a standard in most kitchens.
10.0 / 10.0
So many things about this property were excellent! We had never been to Sunset Beach and talked on the way home about when we planned to come back. The house itself is located just steps from the beach and is close to all we needed in the form of stores and restaurants. We were a little tight (four adults and four of the five kids are teenagers) in the house itself but the outdoor areas were the perfect extension of the main living area. And Debra is an amazing host. She was very responsive to all of our questions and provided us with an extensive list of local amenities that proved very helpful. I give our stay five stars for sure!
10.0 / 10.0
The house was very "user friendly" and we so enjoyed the porches. Just a short walk to the beach and it was so peaceful you could hear the surf at high tide from the front porch.
Hope to have the opportunity to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Great week at a great house. The back screened in porch was a family favor. The house is well kept and well stocked with games, beach chairs, umbrellas. Beds were comfy, loved having two master baths also.
Would definitely recommend and would definitely rent again. Hoping to make it back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Dune the Happy Dance is a charming cottage and is beautifully decorated. The screened back porch is a bonus. We couldn’t have been more pleased with this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Other than one broken recliner in the main living space (sign on it said do not use), this home gave us everything we needed and more. Clean. Very nice decorative touches. The screened in porch was our favorite gathering spot and was peaceful except the noisy construction on the house behind us. Outside of host’s control and likely is almost finished. We hope to be able to stay here again next summer. It was the perfect location and not run down/neglected like so many beach rental properties we’ve used before.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay! We waited until the last minute to find a beach house and lucky for us this house became available, the host contacted us and we were able to slip right in and it was great! We WILL be back again!!!!
Andy
10.0 / 10.0
Best Cottage on Sunset Beach!
Debbie has created not only an extremely functional space but an adorable home away from home that is perfect for families looking for a slower pace e and lots of beach and hanging out. We had ample space to gather outside with three separate spaces: front porch (perfect for catching evening breezes and saying hello to neighbors coming and going), screened in back porch (a cozy place to gather any time of day with a great curling fan), and the carport sitting area which was so great in the heat of the day (my dad and husband played corn hole down there almost everyday). The kitchen table easily fit my sister and I’s families for big dinners together and game nights. The beds were super comfy, and there was ample and cozy seating in the living room.
And last but certainly not least was the super easy walk to the beach. It’s so close and such a beautiful walk. Being that Dune That Happy Dance cottage is on 37th street, our end of Sunset beach was never crowded like near the pier, too. Loved that! We also appreciated that Debbie provides a cart, umbrellas, and beach chairs to share while you visit. So helpful when you only visit the beach every couple of years.
All in all, this is the very best little cottage at Sunset! Thank you so much for sharing it with us, Debbie. ❤️
10.0 / 10.0
Great home and location!
We would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome Sunset Beach Cottage
We very much enjoyed our stay at Dune the Happy Dance! The owners were very responsive both by email before our stay and via text/call while at the cottage. The location is perfect. There are multiple seating areas outdoors and the screen porch was amazing in the mornings for coffee. The kitchen is well stocked. Furniture and beds are comfortable. We will return to Dune the Happy Dance!
10.0 / 10.0
Best House on Sunset
We loved this house! It’s quiet and comfortable and nothing beats coffee on the screened porch. As soon as we got there, we started thinking about our next visit. The kitchen is well stocked and we loved the two master suites for our families.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect beach place
Lots of outdoor space and comfortable rooms inside. We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Happy Dune Dance
The host is responsive and generous! Property is lovely and the location can’t be beat.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sunset Beach?
The average price for a rental in Sunset Beach is $268 per night. This rental is $165 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at PREMIER location; CONCIERGE linen service; 2 PRIMARY SUITES. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at PREMIER location; CONCIERGE linen service; 2 PRIMARY SUITES. Enjoy the water!
Is PREMIER location; CONCIERGE linen service; 2 PRIMARY SUITES pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at PREMIER location; CONCIERGE linen service; 2 PRIMARY SUITES?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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