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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.

Cozy Rustic OCEAN FRONT Cottage
Enjoy this old-school cottage with knotty pine walls. Pet friendly. Deck seating, gorgeous sunrise/sunset views. Walk directly to beach. Half mile walk to pier. Spacious open living area. Large dining table for games and puzzles. 3 BR (2 full, 4 twin). 1 Full bath, one half bath. During season stay Sunday to Sunday, Sun to Thurs or Thurs to Sunday. Check in ANY DAY during the off season for as little as three days. Pets allowed with pet fee. Please provide your linens (sheets and towels)

Ocean Isle Beach, NC Cotton Patch Cottage
*Extended stays available* Unique, Cozy, beach cottage awaits you at beautiful Ocean Isle Beach. Located within 5 minutes of 2 beaches and lots of golf courses! Also located right between Myrtle Beach SC and Wilmington NC so everything is at your disposal! The perfect getaway for couples, small families, golf buddies . Relax in comfort with a fully equipped kitchen and all linens. Fenced back yard. Pet friendly! Want to stay longer to work or until your house is built? Discounts available!⁹

Carolina Sunset
7-Bedroom 3rd Row Beach House with Wrap around porches on each level. Great views to inter coastal waterway and ocean. Gameroom/Arcade/movie room and beach access close 1-2 minute walking distance. Great Private Pool w/ tiki bar/TV/fridge/sink in backyard with putting green and shuffleboard area. Gas and Charcoal Grill and extra Refrigerator in garage area for storing food/drinks etc. Personal Elevator access to each floor. Wireless home access. TVs,Roku,DVD player access in each bedroom

Ocean Pine Cottage • Pet friendly • Fully Fenced
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 Beach Cottage (Upstairs) *Dog Friendly*
Relax and enjoy our cozy upstairs Beach Cottage amidst majestic live oaks. - 100 steps to the beach (Public access at the property) - Modern "Beach" renovation (ALL NEW APPLIANCES/AC/HEAT) - NEW Tankless H2O heater = endless HOT water for the entire Family - Dog friendly (No Breed or Size Restrictions) Pet Fee = $80 - Outdoor kitchen and BBQ Grill - FREE Parking - Seamless check-in with private keycode - 75-inch Flatscreen smart TV - Cottage on a large double-lot - NO refunds due to weather

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.

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!

MILE TO THE ISLE 1.8 miles to Holden Beach bridge
Renovated and Immaculate comfortable beach cottage in a quiet neighborhood yet just 1.8 miles from the Holden Beach bridge. Shopping and dining are 15 minutes away in Shallotte. Myrtle Beach and Wilmington are both within an hours drive. If you prefer to relax, you can sit on the 10' x 22' deck just outside the kitchen door, or by the fire pit, on a rocking chair or the swing in the open back yard, which is ideal for playing fetch with your dog.

100 yds to Beach | Fall Specials | Pets
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 !
Popular amenities for Sunset Beach cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Wachesaw Plantation Club Cottage

Playful Pelican

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

Wachesaw Plantation Golf Club

Fall weeks available! Dog-friendly

Beneath the Branches in Wachesaw-golf/pool/beach

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Walk to Pier. Fenced Yard. Yaupon Area.

Pinch of Peace, Dogs Welcome!

"Seadar" Cottage - A Mid-Century Beach Cutie!

Luna Sea l 3 mins walk to the CB Boardwalk

Mermaid Tales

One Beach’in Cottage, walk to the beach!

Lumina Cottage by Mira-Mar

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Happy's Place Downtown Southport

Pawleys Creekside Cottage

Little Belue Cottage

Second Row, Open Floor Plan, Updated!

*Million Dollar View/Hot Tub/Fire-pit/Gas Grill*

Donkeys Inn

Murrells Inlet Home

Salty Studio, sleeps 6, Golf and Beach getaway!
Quick stats about cottage rentals in Sunset Beach
Total rentals
10 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$100 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.5K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Wifi availability
10 properties include access to wifi
Popular amenities
Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
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