If You Really Want To Relax.............

9.7

Outstanding(43 Reviews)

House in Sunset Beach, NC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

We are located at 427 Fifth Street- We are the fourth house on the right if you come in from the main road- Snail’s Pace. We are beside a vacant lot. There is only one road onto and off of the island- come in the main road- over the bridge- go all the way to the stop sign- take a left on Main Street, take a left on 5th street.
o 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
o Loft
o One king bedroom
o Two queen bedrooms
o Pull out sofa in loft
o Roll away bed- twin
o Screened front porch
o 2 back porches
o Rocking chairs and porch swing
o TV's
o Wifi
o Outdoor shower
o High chair
o Coffee pot
o Plenty of pots/pans/dishes etc
o Picnic table
o Charcoal grill
o Washer/dryer
o There is a 3-ring binder in the house with more local info on a variety of topics
More about island...
The Island/beach:

o Sunset is usually ultra quiet
o Bring a good book, walking shoes and beach chairs
o The beach is very wide and is great for walking.
o The Ends of the beach are great places for treasure hunting, we find all sorts of animals and shells. Plan for a low or falling tide for the best results
o The Jetty is about 2 miles from the house on the far west end. It is a fun walk (that’s the only way to get there) and many times we find starfish, sand dollars. You can walk around the jetty and join the boaters picnicking and partying during pretty weather. Along the way watch for a mailbox in the dunes called “Kindred Spirit”. Plan to sit and enjoy the notes left by others or leave your thoughts on one of the notebooks you will find there.
o At the East end- very close to us, the treasure hunting is fun- It looks like you could walk to Ocean Isle but beware, the tide comes in fast and is very strong.
o Bikes are a good activity and can be rented on the island.
o The pier has a nominal cost but is fun to check out the fishermen and their catch.
o Across the bridge Oyster Bay golf course has several roadside ponds and lakes. Drive slowly or pull over to photograph some large alligators basking in the sun.
o There is a small grocery store on the island- limited selection, higher prices – charming and lots of fun!
o Food Lion is just across the bridge with Lowe’s close also
o Ocean Isle is about 10 minutes away
o Calabash is about 10 minutes away
o North Myrtle about 20 minutes away
o Just relax and have fun----
o You need to go to the west end of the beach road to see the Sunset one evening it is breath taking!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Sunset Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

39.7 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

54.3 mi

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

46.4 mi

Hollywood Wax Museum

39.7 mi

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9.7

Outstanding(43 Reviews)

House in Sunset Beach, NC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Sunset Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

39.7 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

54.3 mi

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

46.4 mi

Hollywood Wax Museum

39.7 mi

Reviews

9.7

Outstanding(43 Reviews)

10.0

Jul 2024

The location can’t be beat! Very quiet street and 1 min walk to the beach access. The outdoor shower is divine.

10.0

Jul 2024

Good

10.0

Jun 2024

Great stay, house and location was perfect for our vacation needs. Host was responsive and way to work with .

10.0

Jul 2023

We had such a wonderful getaway. The house was perfect for us and had everything we needed/wanted. The walk to the beach was amazing and my favorite part!

10.0

Jul 2023

A snails pace was perfect for our family vacation! The location was ideal as we had friends on the same street. The house was fully equipped with pretty much everything you’d need for a perfect home away from home stay. Great communication with the host too. We’d stay again for sure!!

10.0

Jun 2023

Our family of 6 had a great stay! The walk to the beach was easy even for our 3 year old, and the included wagon and toys made him one happy guy! Our teens loved the loft and included games, and everyone loved the outdoor shower. The house was clean and had many of the items we needed. We will definitely look to stay here again!

8.0

Sep 2022

Overall, we liked this property. It was clean and located very near the beach. It was not communicated that the property had no linens until receiving the check in information. This was a challenge via plane from out of state. Other than that, liked the house!

10.0

Aug 2022

The property was very clean.. well equipped.. and was close to the beach. Had an amazing time. Just make sure you have toilet paper and paper towels.. they only provide 1 extra roll.

10.0

Aug 2022

We rate Snail’s Pace as the Best House to rent. We would not consider any other place. It has everything that we want. Our family hopes to rent again next year.

10.0

Jun 2022

Great location, short walk to the beach

Great location, short walk to the beach

This is a great location for a family vacation! It is a short walk to the beach and there is a beach wagon on-site to tote all the necessities. The home is spacious and well equipped! Thank you for allowing us to stay, can’t wait to return!

10.0

Jun 2022

Clean, Comfortable, and Close to the Beach!

Clean, Comfortable, and Close to the Beach!

This was our first time visiting Sunset Beach and we really enjoyed it! One of the best parts of this house was the screened in porch! We spent every evening there. It’s a short walk to the beach which is super nice. The outside shower was also a huge plus! 7 adults and a one year old fit comfortably here!

10.0

Jun 2022

Snail’s Pace Review

Snail’s Pace Review

Very nice and clean property to stay at. It was a short walking distance from the beach and my family enjoyed the stay. The only thing that could’ve been better is the air conditioning system.

10.0

May 2022

Our Stay

Our Stay

We loved our stay at Snails Pace!

10.0

Dec 2021

Great Weekend Christmas Stay for Family

Great Weekend Christmas Stay for Family

I'm a local resident and needed to rent additional space to accommodate some family members over the Christmas weekend. The location and house proved ideal. Everyone had a great stay. Would definitely recommended to others. The owner is very responsive and everything worked out well.

10.0

Sep 2021

Perfect long weekend

Perfect long weekend

This was such a nice experience. The house was very clean, has a very well-equipped kitchen, the layout was great for two couples, the screened porch was wonderful. Super quick walk to the beach, which is just gorgeous. I’ve been coming to Sunset for years, and this was one of the best experiences I’ve had.

10.0

Aug 2021

Snail’s Pace rental

Snail’s Pace rental

Loved it.

10.0

Aug 2021

Excellent Stay

Excellent Stay

Very clean and excellent communication. Owner responded immediately with any questions we had. Highly Recommend!!!

10.0

Jul 2021

Love this place

Love this place

We have family that live in Calabash and we always enjoy going to Sunset beach but the crowds at the public access point have gotten to be too much. So we decided to stay on the island for the first time. We chose Snails Pace as it had everything we wanted. Loved the outdoor shower and the cleanliness and convenience to everything! We will be back and have already recommended it to friends!

8.0

Jun 2021

Very nice place

Very nice place

Loved the house awesome experience will definitely recommend to friends and family and will return

10.0

Jun 2021

Snail’s Pace

Snail’s Pace

We absolutely loved our stay on Sunset Beach! The house was everything we expected and more! We spent every morning and night in the screened in porch. Loved the outdoor shower, high ceilings, and having 2 bathrooms. We would definitely stay there again!

10.0

May 2021

Friends escape

Friends escape

We planned this trip to visit friends who have a condo in Sunset and to get away with a dear friend who's wife passes 2 years ago this week. We laughed, played music and made memories. The house was perfect. The pictures don't do it justice. We will definitely be booking in the feature.

8.0

Apr 2021

Vacation

Vacation

Enjoyed our stay. Sunset Beach is beautiful.

10.0

Jul 2020

Great week at Sunset!

Great week at Sunset!

The home was perfect for a family of 5. Great location. We opted to rent bikes and spend our day at the East and West ends of the beach which are less crowded. The owner gave a prompt and helpful reply to any questions. House had everything that we needed. Sunset Beach Umbrellas was great for renting bikes as well as Julie’s Rentals.

10.0

Jul 2020

Snail’s Pace

Snail’s Pace

We love Sunset Beach and this house. This is the 4th year we’ve stayed in it.

10.0

Jun 2020

Perfect location for any family!

Perfect location for any family!

The location is fabulous for beach access.. Couldn't ask for more in that respect! It's just a little dated but has all you need for a fabulous week on the island... The loft stays a little toasty, but lots of fans make up for that. We LOVED the screened in front porch - spent most of our family time there. Tons of parking and loved the outdoor shower/hose to not have to make the kids strip before entering the house.. Just wash off and sit on the porch for a bit! The master bed was FABULOUS, and lots of other sleeping options... One queen bedroom even had a single cot in it for a small child! Steve was helpful and attentive, even let us park there for our last day as no one was coming that day... Such a lifesaver! We're spoiled now and may have to come back and rent this beach house next year 🌊, thanks Steve!

8.0

Jun 2020

What more do you want?

What more do you want?

It's got everything you need, close to the beach. Nuff said.

10.0

Jun 2020

June Jaunt

June Jaunt

Loved this property! We found it to be spotlessly clean, the kitchen is well stocked, functioning TV's in every bedroom with a very nice wide screen smart TV in living space. The screened in front porch was icing on the cake! There are 4 comfortable rocking chairs along with a cushioned swing that make morning coffee and afternoon cocktails all the more relaxing. The owner was fabulous to respond quickly to any questions, very professional and personable. The online pictures show twins beds but in fact are 2 queens and 1 king. The bathrooms are small but functional with great hot water and pressure. All in all a very relaxing and wonderful trip! I would definitely recommend this property.

10.0

Jul 2019

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach

Really enjoyed our time at Sunset Beach while staying in this house. Ran into a small issue that Steve was able to resolve quickly. The next time we visit Sunset Beach we will look at renting this house again. -Eric

8.0

Jun 2019

Really nice little bungalow very close to beach

Really nice little bungalow very close to beach

The place was pretty much as expected. Only issue was it needed a thorough dusting and some TLC here and there. Front porch was definitely the hangout spot, just needs more comfortable lounging furniture. Overall, we enjoyed the stay though and felt we got good value for what we paid.

10.0

Jun 2018

Quiet and comfy cottage

Quiet and comfy cottage

I love staying here!! It's well kept, peaceful and quiet, close to beach access.

10.0

Jun 2018

Wonderful place to visit!

Wonderful place to visit!

We rented A Snail's Pace in early June, and really enjoyed our stay. Sunset Beach is just beautiful. This was our first visit to Sunset, and we will be returning. The beach community is very quiet, but close to many vacation activities. The house was very clean and comfortable, exactly as described. There are also great restaurants close by.

10.0

Oct 2017

Great location

Great location

First time renting a home. Loved the location, on a quiet street, but just a short walk to the beach. The home was furnished with everything you would need! Spent a lot of time on screened in front porch when not on beach or golfing. Loved how close we were to golf courses and Calabash. Would definitely rent this property again.

10.0

Jul 2017

Awesome vacation

Awesome vacation

We loved our vacation!!! It was perfect for our family of 5. Comfortable, quiet and convenient to the beach. It was a wonderful relaxing family getaway!

10.0

Jul 2017

Nice and roomy

Nice and roomy

Our family enjoyed the home, Snail's Pace. It was clean and roomy. We supplied kitchen. We especially enjoyed the screened in front porch with swing and the rocking chairs. Having a nice place to stay makes vacation much more relaxing.

10.0

Jun 2017

Neat and clean, perfect size for our needs with open and airy living area. Love the front porch.

Neat and clean, perfect size for our needs with open and airy living area. Love the front porch.

So peaceful and relaxing, large covered porch with swing and rocking chairs. This place is uncluttered and well cared for. It's convenient to beach access on a quiet street. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, looking forward to return visit!

10.0

Jul 2016

Very nice place with all the comforts of home!

Very nice place with all the comforts of home!

We loved our stay at Snail's Pace and we literally took it at a snail's pace. Our favorite thing about the house was the screened in front porch. We spent most mornings and evenings on the porch relaxing. Absolutely loved the porch swing. You must share the brand and/or where it was purchased! It was amazing. The guys enjoyed going fishing and us girls enjoyed evening walks on the beach. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home with our family! Jones family from Liberty, NC

10.0

Jun 2016

👣😎❤️

👣😎❤️

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at snail's pace! It's on a quiet street, just a short walk to sand & surf. It was the perfect size for us; neat, clean, and uncluttered. Kitchen had everything we needed. Wifi was a plus! Can't wait to go back!! Donna S

10.0

May 2016

Sunset's Best Kept Secret

Sunset's Best Kept Secret

A great place to make wonderful memories with family or friends ! My favorite spot---the front screened porch with swing and rockers. If you are searching for a little gem--look no further. Can't wait to go back!

10.0

Mar 2016

This is a wonderful house.

This is a wonderful house.

We loved our time here. The house is very comfortable and has plenty of space for a large family. The beach is easy to get to and from, too. Highly recommended.

10.0

Mar 2016

No More Surprises

No More Surprises

After several rental experiences that included less than stellar accommodations, it was a relief to find Snail's Pace. I don't consider myself to be overly picky but my family had multiple beach trips that were less enjoyable because of mildewy bathrooms, grimy kitchens and broken appliances and fixtures. We have been renting Snail's Pace for 12 plus years and have never had any of those "surprises". This house is meticulously clean and maintained. It is tastefully decorated and comfortable. The floor plan works well for family beach activities. It is roomy enough that you can stay with a large group for a week and still be friends when you leave - but you will never want to leave Sunset Beach!!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sunset Beach?

The average price for a rental in Sunset Beach is $270 per night. This rental is $236 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at If You Really Want To Relax.............. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is If You Really Want To Relax............. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at If You Really Want To Relax.............?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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9.8

Outstanding(105 Reviews)

PREMIER location; CONCIERGE linen service; 2 PRIMARY SUITES

If You Really Want To Relax.............

House in Sunset Beach, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Sunset Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

If You Really Want To Relax.............

House in Sunset Beach, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Sunset Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sunset Beach?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is If You Really Want To Relax............. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at If You Really Want To Relax.............?

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