Enjoy the WIDEST beach in NC
About this house rental
Situated in Sunset Beach, this lovely house for $278 per night is a great option for your next trip. It's official, the National Geographic Society has identified Sunset Beach, in Brunswick County, NC, one of the World's Best Beaches. Note - the property rents for full weeks (7 nights) only, Saturday to Saturday, June thru August. If you're looking for a quiet, family oriented beach, stop looking--you just found it! Sunset Beach is a quiet, barrier island with the widest beach strand in the state. Our focus is vacationing families and you must be at least 21 years of age to rent the home. The island is a bike and pedestrian friendly community with little commercial development. The home is approximately 400 ft from the dunes; an elevated boardwalk then leads you over the protected dunes directly to the beach strand. The Holy Mackerel has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home is designed with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side of the home with the living/dining area and kitchen in the center. This area was remodeled in 2020 with a vaulted wooden ceiling, recessed can lights, wainscoting, and paint. Each side has a privacy door separating it from the center living area. This arrangement is ideal for two families. Each bedroom is equipped with cable TV and DVD/Blue Ray player. Bedrooms 1 and 2 have a queen bed and bedrooms 3 and 4 have two twin beds in each bedroom. The kitchen has been recently updated with all new stainless steel appliances. The new stove features a convection oven with glass cook-top. The dining table seats 8. The home is elevated and offers covered parking for 2 cars. Additional parking for 2 more vehicles is available in the driveway. A laundry area with front load washer and dryer is located on the ground level. An outside shower with hot and cold water is located under the home and a cold water, basin sink is adjacent to wash out sandy bathing suits. A generous sized, heavy wooden picnic table is on the concrete slab under the home with an outside grill just steps away. Bed and bath linens are not furnished. Rental linens are available thru a local independent business. Ask for their contact information. Cancellation Policy No refund will be given unless property can be re-rented. If property is re-rented, the renter will be refunded his monies paid minus 15% of the rental cost.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Sunset Beach, NC
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)
5.0
Our stay was lovely. The house was very family friendly and thoughtfully equipped. We brought some of our own supplies but having things like laundry detergent, dish soap, dishwasher pods, sand toys etc. already on hand was really sweet. The furniture was simple but durable which was perfect for our children. Some hosts over-communicate and it can be stressful but Tom and Becky didn’t do that.
Our experience was positive, we’re grateful!
5.0
The property was amazing and the owner was very nice! We had an amazing time!
5.0
Wonderful stay! House was clean and perfect for our group. Short walk to the beach; and I can’t say enough good things about Mr. Freeman, the property owner! Communication with him was friendly and easy. The cable went out the second day we were there. I called him, and a technician was there within the hour to take care of the problem! If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable house that is close to the beach, this is it!!!!
5.0
The property was nice close access to the beach and lots of the local stores . Very satisfied hoping to stay again
5.0
Tom and Becky are amazing hosts, and were very accommodating and responsive. We couldn’t ask for better hosts. The home was clean and completely stocked with anything we needed. The home is a short 2min walk to the beach and the grocery store just a few minutes of a drive. This home is perfect for two families with the layout being split in half with bedrooms and bathrooms on both sides. Having the laundry room downstairs under the carport was a great idea. The kids could shower in the outside shower and leave all the sandy clothes outside to be cleaned. Coffee on the roomy front porch was one of my favorite parts of the trip! Even the neighbors were friendly. I highly recommend this home if you are looking to get away with your family.
5.0
The house met all of our needs. We enjoyed our stay very much.
4.0
Nice spot. Quiet and peaceful. Not a terrible walk to the beach, home had a beach cart that made hauling chairs and umbrellas back and forth a true life saver! Kitchen very well equipped and made meal prep flawless. Bed mattresses in three of the bedrooms had a lot to be desired unfortunately. Updates to kitchen and main living area as well as floors throughout are solid. However, furniture in living room and front porch aren’t super comfy and could use a little TLC. Price is fair and as stated earlier, the walk to the beach and peacefulness of the Street made the smaller, uncomfortable nuances more manageable. Sunset Beach is a gem. Brought back many good childhood memories of spending summers at the neighboring beach Ocean Isle back when it was a quieter beach and we had to wait for a draw bridge to let us on. Sunset brings back the “old school” vibe and I adored every second of it! Thank You to the Owners! Much appreciation to you both for sharing your home! ❤️
5.0
Excellent location!Plenty of room for 2 families.Everything you need!The home does need new living room furniture so bad!!So unconfortable.The owner of this property is so nice!!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay, and particularly being able to walk to the beach every morning. The house easily accommodated our family of 7, and had everything we needed for food prep and meals. Don't forget to bring your sheets!
5.0
Fun at the beach
5.0
Very happy with our stay, great layout for a family with a open floor plan. Owner was very helpful and made sure everything was as stated on listing site. Highly recommend, and we will be booking again!
5.0
Nice house in great location
Our third year at Sunset Beach and favorite house so far. Owner responsive and location convenient to the beach
5.0
Great beach getaway
Perfect location near the beach for our family vacation. Great owner. Plenty of space for get togethers and entertaining the whole family.
5.0
Holy Mackerel was exactly what we needed
5.0
Comfortable, clean, easy access to the beach. Peaceful and quiet location. We look forward to booking next year. Thank you!
5.0
exactly what we needed
Holy Mackerel was exactly what we needed
5.0
Beach Paradise
Comfortable, clean, easy access to the beach. Peaceful and quiet location. We look forward to booking next year. Thank you!
5.0
Unforgettable
Tom is amazing, easy to work with, answers all your questions. The house is equipment with everything you could need and for a person like myself that is ocd, having everything so organized is appreciated. The beach is amazing everything we wanted. This will be our go to place.
5.0
Property manager, Tom, easy to work with and attentive to your questions and needs. House is in great location. Easy access to beach - less than 5 minute walk - and the surrounding area. House is well stocked with all needs including appliances, cookware and utensils. Nice outdoor shower available. Our one suggestions would be to update the queen mattresses to be MIH more firm and not sag in the middle. We enjoyed a great week at this location and recommend it highly
5.0
Holy Mackeral Stay a
Property manager, Tom, easy to work with and attentive to your questions and needs. House is in great location. Easy access to beach - less than 5 minute walk - and the surrounding area. House is well stocked with all needs including appliances, cookware and utensils. Nice outdoor shower available. Our one suggestions would be to update the queen mattresses to be MIH more firm and not sag in the middle. We enjoyed a great week at this location and recommend it highly
5.0
I feel like the pictures doesn’t do justice to the place and everything there. The beach is exactly what we like, more like a private beach , the walk to the beach was just beautiful. The house is more than what we needed .Very clean house, exactly what we expected, so definitely we would love to go again in the same “ everything “. Lovely place!!!!
5.0
beautiful
I feel like the pictures doesn’t do justice to the place and everything there. The beach is exactly what we like, more like a private beach , the walk to the beach was just beautiful. The house is more than what we needed .Very clean house, exactly what we expected, so definitely we would love to go again in the same “ everything “. Lovely place!!!!
4.0
Great location, and a clean comfortable home.
4.0
Great place
Great location, and a clean comfortable home.
5.0
We had a great week at Sunset! The beach house was perfect for our two families! Plenty of room, kitchen supplies, easy walk to the beach, and close drive to restaurants! Tom was very helpful and quick to respond! We definitely enjoyed it all! Plan to return next year!!
5.0
Great Moms, Auntie and Kids beach week!!!
We had a great week at Sunset! The beach house was perfect for our two families! Plenty of room, kitchen supplies, easy walk to the beach, and close drive to restaurants! Tom was very helpful and quick to respond! We definitely enjoyed it all! Plan to return next year!!
5.0
House was very clean and tidy. Host literally provides everything except linens and toilet paper! They have all the kitchen gadgets you need, nice appliances, cleaning supplies, etc. Tom was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
side note: The boardwalk to the beach is kind of long with several stairways. No dogs on the beach after 9am and before 6pm, no glass, tents only on the back row. Lots of beach rules and they are strictly enforced!
5.0
Holy Mackerel is very nice with most everything you need for a week at.the beach, which is about a 5 minute walk away. It's good for 2 small families.
5.0
Wonderful!!
House was very clean and tidy. Host literally provides everything except linens and toilet paper! They have all the kitchen gadgets you need, nice appliances, cleaning supplies, etc. Tom was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
side note: The boardwalk to the beach is kind of long with several stairways. No dogs on the beach after 9am and before 6pm, no glass, tents only on the back row. Lots of beach rules and they are strictly enforced!
5.0
The Holy Mackerel is a great property in a great family-friendly environment. Tom and Becky are great to work with too. Highly recommend 👌
5.0
Very nice
Holy Mackerel is very nice with most everything you need for a week at.the beach, which is about a 5 minute walk away. It's good for 2 small families.
5.0
We had a wonderful time. The house was great and so close to the beach and to a great place to watch the sunset. The owner was helpful and great to work with. Would definitely return to this beach house.
5.0
Great Trip!!!
The Holy Mackerel is a great property in a great family-friendly environment. Tom and Becky are great to work with too. Highly recommend 👌
5.0
Beautiful week at the beach!
We had a wonderful time. The house was great and so close to the beach and to a great place to watch the sunset. The owner was helpful and great to work with. Would definitely return to this beach house.
5.0
We loved staying here and will definitely be back. The house and the beach were amazing. Great upgrades inside the residence!!
5.0
Holy Mackerel
We loved staying here and will definitely be back. The house and the beach were amazing. Great upgrades inside the residence!!
5.0
Holy Mackerel was our base at the beach. The house has all the essentials. Kcup or traditional coffee maker. The outside shower is nice for getting the sand off before going inside. The split design of sleeping quarters works well.We had a great time playing on the beach, walking, running, and biking Sunset Beach.Tom was great to work with. We stay at Holy Mackerel again.
5.0
Our stay at Holy Mackerel
Holy Mackerel was our base at the beach. The house has all the essentials. Kcup or traditional coffee maker. The outside shower is nice for getting the sand off before going inside. The split design of sleeping quarters works well.
We had a great time playing on the beach, walking, running, and biking Sunset Beach.
Tom was great to work with. We stay at Holy Mackerel again.
5.0
We loved staying at Holy Mackerel! While the house is not the most updated as stated by others and seen in the pictures, it was immaculate. And to be honest, with kids, it's sometimes easier to stay in a place that feels more home-y and less like a museum. It was easy to let our kids relax and have fun. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed and the outdoor shower made it easy to get sand off after the beach. The walk to the beach is short and Sunset Beach is beautiful! It was our first time, but we will definitely be back. Sunset Beach is the perfect low-key family vacation. There is ice-cream, coffee, and a little beach shop within walking distance. More restaurants, a park, grocery stores, and access to the ICW (where we went kayaking) are just across the bridge. The house is set up nicely for two families with two bedrooms and a bath on either side of the living space. There is plenty of room to eat at the dining table, on the covered porch or under the house in the shaded picnic area. We enjoyed cooking on the charcoal grill two times. Tom was very helpful and easy to get ahold of. There was a beach cart as well as some other beach supplies available for use. Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Perfect Family Beach Trip
We loved staying at Holy Mackerel! While the house is not the most updated as stated by others and seen in the pictures, it was immaculate. And to be honest, with kids, it's sometimes easier to stay in a place that feels more home-y and less like a museum. It was easy to let our kids relax and have fun. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed and the outdoor shower made it easy to get sand off after the beach. The walk to the beach is short and Sunset Beach is beautiful! It was our first time, but we will definitely be back. Sunset Beach is the perfect low-key family vacation. There is ice-cream, coffee, and a little beach shop within walking distance. More restaurants, a park, grocery stores, and access to the ICW (where we went kayaking) are just across the bridge. The house is set up nicely for two families with two bedrooms and a bath on either side of the living space. There is plenty of room to eat at the dining table, on the covered porch or under the house in the shaded picnic area. We enjoyed cooking on the charcoal grill two times. Tom was very helpful and easy to get ahold of. There was a beach cart as well as some other beach supplies available for use. Thanks for a great stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sunset Beach?
The average price for a rental in Sunset Beach is $246 per night. This rental is $32 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Enjoy the WIDEST beach in NC. 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 Enjoy the WIDEST beach in NC pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Enjoy the WIDEST beach in NC?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.