Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(21 Ratings)

House in Sunset Beach, NC

9 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

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Welcome to Grateful Dunes! It’s a second-row house - right across the street from the beach access. It’s laid out with a central open floor plan, so that you can talk with family in the living room while cooking in the kitchen. On each side of the big central room, there’s a suite of 2 bedrooms, connected by a bathroom, perfect for families or friends. We're always improving the house - this year we added a new fridge and microwave, did some painting, and created a shuffleboard court.

INDOOR LIVING:
The kitchen is well-stocked because we live here - with good knives and cutting boards, coffee paraphernalia, and fun stuff like a panini maker, a mini waffle iron, and a whirly pop (which will forever spoil you for microwave popcorn), and of course a blender and toaster and lots of good pots and pans. And we've installed a new gas range, and a reverse-osmosis water purification system.

We’ve put a lot of thought into making the house family friendly, including:
- a wall of bookshelves, fully stocked with books for adults and kids
- a stereo system and some records and CDs
- lots of games and cards and puzzles and art supplies
- a low cabinet with plastic plates and cups, so the kids can get their own snacks
- a 5-gallon water cooler, so the kids can get their own drinks,
- a tea party set
- a portable crib, high chair, and stroller
- cleaning supplies stored on a high shelf, out of reach of little ones
- new washer and dryer

Bring your own sheets and towels - or we can recommend a local linen rental service.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
- right across the street from the beach access!
- a big shady porch deck with lots of comfy seating,
- since we’re on Main Street, there’s great people-watching.
- an outdoor shower,
- a picnic table with benches,
- a Weber grill.
- beach chairs and sand toys.
- shaded shuffleboard court in the carport!

PLEASE NOTE: Although the house has more than one floor, the rental is the first floor only. We have just fulfilled a lifetime dream of moving to Sunset Beach, and we’re delighted to have found a house that we can share with guests, while we move upstairs to the “crow's nest” apartment. So if you need help replacing the water cooler bottle, or want a knitting lesson or recommendations for the best fish market or organic farm market, you only have to text us. But don’t worry, even though we’ll be upstairs, there’s a big empty space between the main house and the little apartment on the 3rd floor - because there's no second floor! So there's lots of privacy - we won't hear you, and you won't hear us.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Sunset Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

39.8 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

54.1 mi

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

46.5 mi

Hollywood Wax Museum

39.8 mi

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Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(21 Ratings)

House in Sunset Beach, NC

9 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

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Sunset Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

39.8 mi

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

54.1 mi

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

46.5 mi

Hollywood Wax Museum

39.8 mi

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(21 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Unfortunately hate when the storm hit but made the best of it. Rosie and Yitzie were super responsive and helpful through all the weather challenges. The location and layout were great for us with two bedrooms on each side and a full bath to split for each set of bedrooms. All of the board games and shuffleboard were key with all of the rain.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We had an amazing stay at Grateful Dunes! Easy arrival and check in. This home allows you to "bring nothing from home but your clothes and bathing suits" -- from starter TP/Paper Towels/Tissues to pots/pans/crockpot/kitchen supplies (you name it, they have it (even a "name that utensil" challenge in one of the drawers!). The beach supplies were also well stocked - chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, sand toys. Newly renovated bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and sliding door with screen. And, games and puzzles which gave us fun conversation at dinner and during rainy times. The owners are in an upper level apartment; they are lovely and yet you don't know they are there unless you need them for something and then they are really responsive and ooh so kind!! We would stay here again for sure!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

4th year and hope to continue! Great stay overall, easy beach access, front porch is great and great amenities. Learned shuffleboard and had a great time playing with the family. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

I have to honestly say, this is the BEST beach house we have ever stayed at!! Hands down! Yitsy and Rosie were the most professional, gracious and informative host I have ever encountered at a vacation destination! The house was perfect for our week stay, stocked with everything you would think you need and more. Even our little Doxie had a great time at this house, he loved the deck! When we ever go back to Sunset Beach we will always try to stay here! Our thanks for a most enjoyable vacation!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The home was well maintained, and (as described) steps from the beach. Sunset beach is a quiet town, which was just what we were looking for. There were plenty of things to do (Shuffleboard had just been completed!) when not at the beach, and most beach sundries were available to borrow. Kitchen was well appointed, and made dining at home easy and enjoyable.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This property was exactly as advertised. Clean, comfortable, homey and stress free. Lots of small touches that make you feel that you are truly someone's houseguest. The shelves filled with books, boardgames and videos were a terrific bonus. Great kitchen fully equipped. Great access to beach with generous safe parking. Close to pier and shops. We hope to stay again soon. Thank you to our hosts for expressing their wonderful gifts of hospitality by sharing their home

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Booked this house through VRBO without thinking I had to read every line of every description. Since VRBO says they only rent houses that do not have the owners on property apparently doesn't mean exactly that. The owners are on an apartment on the top of this house with use of stairs and driveway.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Comfortable, cozy, and located with easy access to the beach. Beautifully updated and fully equipped. The library and music collection are a plus. A wonderful place for family fun and relaxation.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

3rd Year renting this property. Excellent location and our family really enjoys the home. Our dog loves the front covered deck. There have been updates done to the home the past couple of years and the updated bathrooms and flooring are really nice. We appreciate the updates and really enjoy the home. Hope to be back for a fourth year! Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The house was comfortable with recently updated bathrooms. Layout of house was perfect with a bath between two bedrooms on each side of house. Loved the front porch with plenty of seats. Short walk to pier or the ice cream shop.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Really enjoyed staying at the grateful dunes. The house has everything you need for your stay and the beach path is just across the street.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Grateful Dunes has once again not disappointed. The house is perfect for a family and visiting friends- spacious, warm, inviting. The hosts make sure little things are there that make living away from home easier-- from sandwich bags to sponges... shampoo in the outside shower (& we passed along full bottles to pay it forward)... paper supplies, laundry detergent... any kitchen pot/pan/appliance you need... to a water dispenser and 5 gallon jugs refilled and waiting.. to games, crafts, and beach chairs.. Atop all that is the kindness and hospitality of the owners, who live upstairs. All this and pet friendly so our dog was a part of our memories here!! Grateful Dunes- we will be back again next year!! there is no need to look anywhere else and our family/friends beach time has landed it's traditional meeting spot on your cozy covered patio!! thank you Yitzy and Rosie!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Another excellent stay!

Another excellent stay!

Our second year staying at the property and another excellent stay. Everything we needed and then some and the location was great. The front porch is always a favorite for our family and our 2 dogs. Always great to see Yitzy and Rosie and appreciate them allowing us to rent their home.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great house

Great house

We had a great stay. The beach access was just across the street. The beds were comfortable and the house had everything we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Forever Grateful Dunes

Forever Grateful Dunes

Four generations spent 2 weeks at Grateful Dunes. The house is set up perfectly for multiple guests. The owners were upstairs in their crow's nest apartment, but were never intrusive and when asked supplied wonderful information. The location is convenient to the beach and small shops and a short drive into Sunset Beach (town) or Calabash. We did both numerous times. I totally loved it.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Location was great, across the street from the beach. 2 minute walk to the ocean. Kitchen all stocke

Location was great, across the street from the beach. 2 minute walk to the ocean. Kitchen all stocke

very happy

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

REVIEW

REVIEW

Excellent, everything as described.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Absolutely awesome!!

Absolutely awesome!!

We had an incredible stay at Grateful Dunes! The location is unbeatable, and the house itself has all the amenities needed! From all the cozy chairs on the gated front porch, to the little touches inside like books, craft activities, games, and bears (great for "eye spy")... The hosts, Rosie and Yitzy, were kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay! They felt like family by the end!! Can't recommend this highly enough!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Whimsical

Whimsical

Comfortable, charming, restful fun.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Wayne's Review

Wayne's Review

Outstanding property! Across the street from the beach with a beach view. Two easy access access points to the beach with a total walk of 150 yards. Rosie & Yitzy were great host! Their place was clean & comfortable plus well equipped kitchen. In addition they provided a 5 gallon water dispenser and toys for the dogs. We would love to stay there again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Welcoming, comfortable home

Welcoming, comfortable home

We just spent a week at Rosie and Yitzy’s. We were there with our daughter, son-in-law and two young grandchildren. We have a wonderful time. The house is so comfortable and welcoming. You really feel like the owners care about you having a great vacation. It was easy to spread out and the living/dining area was spacious enough for us to have meals or hang out together. For indoor time, there is an array of games, art supplies, puzzles, and books (from children to adult!) to choose from. The kitchen is well-stocked and the beds are very comfortable. When not at the beach, we spent most of our time on the deck where there was plenty of room for the six of us; it was also perfectly safe for our newly-walking granddaughter to toddle around on. The location is perfect – it’s literally a 5- minute walk to the beach. The owners have plenty of sand toys, chairs, and noodles for guests to use. It was such a joy to set up our chairs, etc. on the beach in the morning, leave them there and come back “home” for a mid-afternoon rest, and return in the afternoon. And its only a few blocks from the pier and several ice cream places. The outdoor shower is great and the garden will be lovely to pick from when vegetables come in. (We did use some of the basil on our home-made pizza.) Would-be renters might have concerns about the owners living upstairs but we found that Rosie and Yitzy were readily available if we had a question about something but otherwise I think you would hardly notice them. Sunset Beach is a wonderful family beach and Grateful Dunes is an inviting, whimsical home to spend your vacation in.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Sunset Beach is $240 per night. This rental is $319 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach. 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 Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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About this house rental

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Nearby attractions

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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 Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach?

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