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The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!!

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Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!!

This seaside retreat is owned by The Purgason family since 1972, when first built. The home offers a large front porch accessed by sliders from the living area and both front bedrooms. The back porch is a shady morning spot perfect for coffee. To top it off, the "Widows Walk" (rooftop deck) offers surround views of the ocean, marsh and island community with seating for all to enjoy. Perfect spot to catch spectacular sunsets the island is named for. Porches include swings, rockers and comfortable seating. Exterior is landscaped with palm trees and white sand. Ample parking! There are two exterior sand showers, one private and one to knock off sand and beach equipment from a long day at the beach. A large rear grilling deck with oversized casual dining table and plenty of seats—a fun spot for eating watermelons. Two grills are available, take your pick of gas or charcoal. Napping hammock in a shady spot that captures the perfect ocean breeze. Back yard with sodded grass, perfect play area for kids. Rare concrete driveway perfect for basketball, chalk drawing, jumping rope, skating.....The family's collection of sea shells has been used in the interior staging and exterior landscaping. The special shells have been collected by grandchildren and family members over the years.

Interiors offer refinement without sacrificing the relaxing beach-comber style of living. The family's collection of shells displayed throughout the cottage are treasures discovered by the oldest and youngest family members. Flat TV screens are in each bedroom as well as in the open concept Great Room. The Kitchen is well stocked for waffles with strawberries in the morning and daiquiris in the afternoon! Bar seating and a butterfly leaf expandable dining table add to the ease of sharing meal Prepping. Shutters are in all bedrooms and provide stylish privacy.

The Sea Palm is a colorful cottage with plenty of beach chairs, beach games, umbrella and coolers. We provide the beach equipment - You tote there, you tote back!!!

The SeaPalm is an easy stroll to and from the beach, pier and island market. Y'all come!
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the number one of our favorite spots on earth! Our family is from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Be sure and let us know where you are from by signing our guest journal.

Property manager

Roger Purgason

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!! Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Sunset Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Brunswick Islands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oyster Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sandpiper Bay Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Inlet Point Plantation - 37 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Holden Beach - 51 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boundary House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gravy Southern Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Calabash Creamery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain Nance's Seafood - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beck's Original Calabash - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!! located?

This family-friendly Sunset Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Brunswick Islands Beach, Rees Jones Golf Course and Oyster Bay Golf Links. Willard Byrd Golf Course and Dan Maples Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Sea Palm, A Coastal Cottage Steps From The Beach!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

The Sea Palm is a great cottage. It is well supplied with kitchen item, games and beach gear. We enjoyed our time there very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot!

We loved our stay! Lovely house with a well supplied kitchen for cooking needs. Lots of outdoor lounging space and an easy convenient access to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great trip. Home was clean and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonya v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location

Always love the sweet Sea Palm, can’t beat the proximity to the beach and hosts are lovely to work with. You feel like you’ve stepped back to a quieter time where you can relax and enjoy the beach life
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Only Regret is Not Staying Longer

Our only regret is not staying longer. If we had the money, we’d book the Sea Palm for a month. We love this home and Sunset Beach. It’s the perfect combination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonya v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Sea Palm!!

Location can’t be beat, love the costal decor, coffee and a book on the porch swing can’t be beat, and grilling while playing the lawn games is really nice family time! Already booked our next stay :))
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to Our favorite Sunset Beach

We had a wonderful week! The house had everything we needed for our stay and the proximity to the beach was great. We made so many wonderful memories and appreciate the opportunity to stay at the Sea Palm!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach getaway

Always a joy to stay at the Sea Palm! The house is a stone's throw away from the beach and has everything you need for a fun-filled week. We've been fortunate enough to rent throughout the years and always feel at home when we stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a relaxing getaway

Never a better place to get away for an amazing week of sun and fun. Just a quick hop to the beach with all the accessories you will ever need. Just the right medicine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super close to the beach!

Loved our stay, house was clean and as described. We have a toddler and the patios were all gated which saved us many temper tantrums. Beach access is EXTREMELY close, and the provided beach equipment made everything more convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back next year!

We really appreciate the personal communication, notification by phone when the space was ready for us, and a check in from the person cleaning the place at the end of our stay to make sure our stay had gone well. We really love how equipped this home is for our beach stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri G., Shelbyville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot at Sunset Beach

The house was everything we expected and more! We brought beach chairs and umbrella and all that and didnt even need it. THE house had EVERYTHING!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we were looking for

We loved everything about our stay at the Sea Palm and we could not have had a better week. The beach is very close and everyone we interacted with showcased southern hospitality. The amenities that we enjoyed are too numerous to list, but first to mind are the widow's watch and hammock. If you are looking for a family-friendly place to stay at Sunset Beach we highly recommend this one. Thank you Roger and Joanna for sharing your family home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach week

Was very clean and homey. We had everything we needed. Dishes to games. Relaxing hammock to rocking chairs. Lots of space. Very close to the beach. Walkable to the stores. Would definitely return. Had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Beautiful home

The house was beautiful the beach was just a small walk away and a easy walk to the small shops in town. Only problem we had was the neighbors filled our trash cans up so full we had to take a bag with us to throw away but that was on the neighbors no one else. Hope to get to come back again next year!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

Roger was very communicative and helpful from booking through the end of the stay. The Sea Palm had everything our family needed for a week at the beach - a well stocked kitchen with appliances that were in great functioning condition was very important for eating in. The organized outdoor space and showers made coming and going to and from the beach a breeze with 3 small children in tow. They really loved the ‘foot shower’. We loved the porch swings on every porch for morning coffee and an evening glass of wine and having an outdoor table for lunch between morning and afternoon beach sessions. We’ve booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margie M., Apex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

We have vacationed at Sunset Beach for over 25 years and love this island. We have stayed in several houses over the years. This is a great vacation home. Pros: Quick walk to the beach. Great outdoor spaces with lots of seating. Front deck, back deck, under the house, and top deck! 3 porch swings, a hammock, rocking chairs. My daughter and I spent several afternoons reading in the hammock. Grassy area out back with new string lights. Great place to play corn hole! Plenty of NICE beach chairs. Plenty of beach games, umbrellas, small coolers to tote to the beach, surfboards, skim board. Small deck with picnic table and grill. Outdoor shower with room for changing. LOVE an outdoor shower! Comfortable beds. Updated bathrooms. Plenty of flatware dishes, and kitchen appliances. (could use another small skillet) Cons: Living room furniture is not great. Vinyl couch that is not very comfortable and sticks to bare skin when wearing shorts - though I imagine it is easier to clean than fabric! Bathrooms and kitchen were clean, but noticed glass ring on an end table and some dishes had some residue. Not deal breakers by any means, just noted. Previous renters had broken the stovetop. Not the owners fault at all - accidents happen and we were well-informed prior to our arrival. We were still able to use stovetop - just not the largest burner. Icemaker in door doesn't work and icemaker in freezer didn't appear to be making ice, so we had to buy a bag of ice. Overall really enjoyed our stay and look forward to going back. Owner is very responsive to questions/needs and obviously has put a lot of thought into trying to make your stay at the beach a fun one!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margie M., Apex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

Loved our week at Sunset in this cute beach house. We have vacationed at Sunset for over 25 years and stayed in a few houses nearby, but our 1st stay in Sea Palm. Owner is very responsive with questions and has thought of so many amenities that made our stay enjoyable. We love an outdoor shower and this house has 2. One enclosed, and one open for just rinsing off. My daughter loved the open one for rinsing off before coming in for lunch. Many of us never showered in the house - only used the enclosed outdoor shower- which also has space for changing. Several of us enjoyed lounging in the hammock under the house. It is in the shade all day and was so relaxing swinging in the beach breezes. May or may not have inspired a little napping. ;) There are so many wonderful outdoor spaces for sitting - top deck that has great views of the island, sunsets, and a peek at the ocean; front and back deck with comfortable seating and porch swings to enjoy. We were grateful for really nice, numerous beach chairs as 3 people in our party had forgotten theirs! Also grateful there was a working beach umbrella to use as we lost our canopy to high winds on day 2 of our stay! There were 2 other umbrellas, but one didn't have a base and the other wouldn't stay in the sand and we couldn't get it to click open - I think it was too heavy or too windy. ?? There were also sand toys, a skim-board, surf boards and boogie boards. The kitchen is very well stocked with plenty of dishes and cooking utensils, pots/pans. We did have to buy a bag of ice as the icemaker wasn't keeping up with us. The beds were very comfortable and provided for great sleep after long days of walking, biking, and riding waves. Only cons: the living room couch and chairs and the dining chairs were not that comfortable. We really enjoyed our week and look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to return!

We love Sunset Beach and are so grateful for this family opening their home to be shared with others! The only improvement we would recommend is a small sectional couch in the living room. The furniture in there is not comfortable. Thankfully, there are many other options for hanging out in this beautiful home. We are already looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margie M., Apex

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach week

We have stayed at this house 3 times now. There are so many things to like about it. Pros: proximity to the beach, hammock, nice, spacious enclosed outdoor shower, and 2nd rinse-off outdoor shower, many porches and outside spaces to enjoy, renovated bathrooms, nice beach chairs (excellent perk - so we don't have to pack our own), beach games, grills, backyard space, well-stocked kitchen. Opportunities for improvement: living room furniture is not comfortable and doesn't provide enough space for more than 4-5 people. Wicker chairs at dining table are not comfortable -difficult to seat more than 5 people at the table (there are barstools at counter for 4 more), but when playing games, we wanted all 6 of us at the table. Chandelier is spikey - we have hit our heads on it getting up from table. Beds are so-so. One queen is very soft and plushy, other two are too firm for our liking. This year when we arrived, the house did not appear to have been thouroughly cleaned (sand in bathtub, spalshes on counter, debris on carpet). We reported it to the owner as soon as we arrived. Owner was very responsive with calls and texts right away. My daughter vaccumed, and a cleaning crew was sent to clean the bathrooms within the hour. It did interrupt our dinner, but cleaning crew was very polite and made sure we were satisfied. It did make me question cleanliness overall, but appreciated quick response by owner. House was clean other 2 times we stayed here. Not really fault of the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and communication

The property owners were very responsive to all questions prior to arrival and during the check-in process. The location was perfect with a short direct walk to beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not your run-of-the-mill beach house

This house is charming. It was built before the great Sunset Beach housing boom in which many poorly built homes were indiscriminately thrown together, The quality of building is much better (solid wood cabinets, wood siding and shutters, etc) and the many homey decorative touches make it feel more like a family home than a rental. Well-equipped kitchen, two newly renovated bathrooms, lots of covered deck area complete with comfortable furniture and porch swings, hammock, lots of beach chairs, two outdoor showers, kiddie toys, smooth concrete both under the house and in the driveway (great for kid play when not at the beach), easy access to the beach, fun decorative backyard lighting, (grandkids loved this), nice landscaping…this house has it all. Nicely maintained and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset beach

Great location for hitting the beach. House just steps away from beach access. Well stocked home with all the beach gear one needs. Only small issue house in need of upgraded furniture for living room. Could use new couch. Other than that had a great stay and owners were responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T., RANDLEMAN, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome rental and location. Great host.

Home is well kept with great attention to atheistic and homey details. I feel the homeowner keeps the home ready for his family's visit and holds nothing back from the renters, within reason. The bathrooms were recently updated, the commodes are quiet and water saving. The coffee pot is a Kureg Duo, which is great. The beds are comfortable. There is an ample supply of beach gear for use but take your own shade providing device. The only 4-star rating is due to prior renters not rising off beach gear. This is no reflection on the homeowner or cleaning crew as it's the renter's responsibility if not common courtesy. There is an open outdoor shower and hose station for rising beach gear and ample hanging storage to dry beach gear as well. A private outdoor shower with hot and cold water is provided. A washer and dryer are also provided. The porches are fantastic and there's a porch swing under the house in the shade for cool comfort if you desire. A short walk to an awesome beach. Be sure to take the Koozie's to Sunset Slush for 50c off refills, then return them please.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sonya v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach stay!

Loved the location, decor, and outdoor spaces!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022