Family & Pet Friendly on the West End of Sunset Beach!

Sunset Beach, North Carolina
$304 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summer Season - (7) nights, Saturday to Saturday stays only. Off season we have a (3) night minimum.
We are a clean, comfortable and affordable beach home located mid block on the popular west end of the island. The living area and dining room (seats 6) are just off the kitchen with a 3 seat breakfast bar. There is a TV and DVD player in the living room, and another TV in one of the bedrooms. The house has 4 bedrooms total, 2 on each side of the house. Each side has one bedroom with a Queen size bed, the other has 2 twins, with a Jack and Jill bathroom between, perfect for 2 young families to share. If you want to be outside you can enjoy coffee on the screened front porch in the morning, and husk corn for dinner or just lounge on the back deck in the afternoon.Your pet will enjoy the view from either porch too. Under the house there is plenty of room for side by side parking, and the kids will enjoy a swing, table and chairs for snacks or games, and concrete pad for their chalk artwork. There's an outdoor shower and hose for rinsing off that sand and sunscreen!

Bed linens and bath towels are provided along with a starter kit of paper and plastic supplies - enough paper and plastic supplies to get you through your 1st and 2nd day. Well behaved and fully vaccinated dogs are welcome between the ages of 1-10 years old. The Pet Fee is for two (2) dogs max for the entirety of your short term stay. Long term stays may vary.

Once you cross over the bridge to our small barrier island, leave your work and daily routine behind. Enjoy our wide beach, with it’s south facing gradual slope and gentle waves, bike around the island, or walk west to the Kindred Spirit on the Bird Island Preserve and leave your thoughts in the notebooks found in the mailbox. Check out the island shops, pier and turtle nest talks.

Close to home base, you can enjoy weekly summer concerts in front of the Ingram Planetarium, and visit the shops and restaurants on High Market. On Thursday morning you can visit the Sunset Beach Waterfront Market at the Sunset Beach Park (next to Bill’s Seafood) supporting local producers of homemade and homegrown products. Returning visitors to Sunset will enjoy the Old Bridge Preservation Society,new home of the old pontoon swing bridge since 2010, located almost under the new bridge, near the new public boat ramp.

Off island, Sunset Beach is surrounded by golf courses, pickle ball and tennis courts, as well as fishing and kayaking tours for the entire family.

Nearby Calabash features seafood restaurants along the historic waterfront, other varied restaurants-especially breakfast, and the must see Callahan's Shops.

If you want to stick with your fitness routine, the beach and streets of Sunset Beach are perfect for a run; if you need a group activity, Crossfit OIB and Body Edge are both about 3 miles away.

5 miles up the road check out the Museum of Coastal Carolina and the new Shallotte River Swamp Park, opening June 2015- featuring eco tours and zip lines, something your kids will love!

If you need some city excitement, Myrtle Beach, SC or Wilmington, NC are both close trips for restaurants,entertainment,shopping,cultural and rainy day activities.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Local Artist Showcase Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Matt K.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    Very clean and we enjoyed our brief stay.

  • Stephen C.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Very comfortable house in a fantastic location. Close walk to beach and short drive to good restaurants. Good communication with host. Fully stocked kitchen. This was our second stay here, does not disappoint. Highly recommend!

  • M P.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Such a cute and cozy beach house at a great price!

  • Paul S.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    Loved our stay at this house, and would certainly stay here again in the future!

  • Tamela R.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    We enjoyed the pet-fiendly DogHouse! It was clean, and very convenient with a short walk to the beach. We took our boat and it was a short drive to the ramp on the intercoastal waterway. Beautiful scenery! Our only complaint is the mattresses and pillows are very worn and thin and need replacing.

  • Donovan P.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    All good with the exception of the beds. Very uncomfortable. Good location and very clean.

  • Caitlin B.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay with the whole family. The location is perfect for walking to the beach while being on a quiet street. We were comfortable as a family of 5 with plenty of space. We were grateful to be able to check in early as well. We will definitely be returning!

  • Tammy R.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    House was clean. The host are amazing they baked my family fresh cookies , they were on the counter when we arrived! plenty of yard space for our dog. The beach is about a 3-4 min walk but well worth it! The beach was clean and not a lot of sea shells. People were really friendly.

  • nsttchz

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We've stayed at the Dog House several times and, although this time we didn't bring our four-legged child with us, it is still ideal for a group with kids. Everything is on one level, lots of dishes, a straight walk to the beach. Highly recommend it!

  • Christina B.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    We love Mary and we love the Dog House! Clean, comfortable, and so close to the beach access. Perfect for our stay in SB. We’ll be back next year!

  • Jack J.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Great beach cottage with just a short walk to beach. We were able to do an early, contactless check-in. Kitchen had all the essentials. The host was very helpful and thoughtful. Upon arrival, we had a handwritten note, fresh baked cookies, a basket of snacks. Again, very thoughtful! Would def recommend.

  • Jennifer C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We had a great time for the week-long vacation at Sunset. I was a bit worried at first because the house is posted as Pet-friendly, but the house was very clean, much cleaner than other houses that we stayed in the past. Also it was great that washer and dryer were in the kitchen. So convenient!We usually cook almost every meal when we are at the beach so it was very helpful that the kitchen had everything we needed. However, the toaster and the coffee maker were near the end of their life so I recommend replacing them. As I mentioned, the bedrooms and the bathrooms were very clean and comfortable. There were enough chairs and a sofa for everyone (7 of us) to hang out comfortably.The location of the house was perfect. Close enough to the pier so my husband could walk to it and fish every night. I loved the covered front porch. This was the 4th year going to Sunset Beach and this house was the best house in my book and really enjoyed staying here.We are definitely coming back again.Thank you for letting us stay and we had a wonderful time staying at this house.

  • HAROLD M.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Great house, location, and management. I would definitely stay there again.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great week

  • Rebecca H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We had a fantastic week at the Doghouse. We have stayed st the Doghouse several times now. The house was clean upon arrival and the check-in/check-out process was easy. The house is a short walk to the beach and the pier/Main Street area. We love the Doghouse!

  • Allegra G.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    It's like my second home.

  • Darlene T.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 26, 2025

    Great place, so clean all the amenities and conveniences. Accommodates alot of people.

  • catherine c.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 11, 2025

    Excellent host. Excellent location hopefully, we’ll be back next year.

  • keri l.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    I've stayed in Sunset Beach multiple times and The Dog House was by far one of the nicest the host was on point and we will be back

  • Lee P.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    We love Sunset Beach and we love The Dog House. What a fantastic place to stay for a week and unwind with friends and family.

  • Tara S.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    We had a great time and it was easy to get to. The location was a minute to the bridge and A very short walk to the beach. The dogs lived there stay as well.

  • James F.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Great location, very quiet.

  • Stephen C.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Great location a short walk to a beautiful beach. Convenient access for shopping and restaurants. Nice layout of the cottage that would be perfect for two small families to share. Love the skylights in the living room. Would stay here again.

  • Alan B.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Wow, what a disappointment!If I could give a lower rating than 1 I would!. This place was a mess, baby bottles with curdling milk in a baby bottle stuff in the headboard with another baby bottle with water right next to it. Not sure how you miss this from tenant to tenant. Also huge urine stains on mattress, numerous stains on couches and chairs, floors not swept or washed, dirt from god only know under couch cushions. The only reason I knew this was couch cushions were stained and disgusting so I turned them over just to sit on it. This place was clearly not taken care of. Renter Beware!!!We have stayed multiple times in ocean isle and sunset beach but unfortunately the place that we stayed before multiple times wasn’t available. I would be completely embarrassed renting this out to anyone!!Had it booked for two nights stayed one night cause we checked in after 5 and couldn’t find anything else.Called to complain about a refund and to no avail told us to pack sand. This person clearly doesn’t care. Funny thing is we were in the area because we are thinking about moving there real soon. Owner gave us her name and sunset and ocean isle are very small beautiful towns. You shouldn’t treat people this way!!!I hate giving negative reviews but this is warranted. I felt like people need to be informed so they can make there own decisions.

  • joseph S.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 31, 2024

    Our stay at The Doghouse was excellent. Mary was quick to communicate, answered questions promptly, kept us thoroughly informed, and made us feel welcome. The house is comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen, including a waffle iron! It was a short walk to the beach access and on the quiet end of the beach....we are return guests and will be back.

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Perfect location. House was great for our group, plenty of room and everything as we expected. Hope to come back again.

  • William K.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Great house in a fabulous location. Thanks!

  • Grant S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

  • Derek A.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    This property offered everything we were looking for in a beach house. Very clean, comfortable beds, easy access to the beach and great communication with the owners. I highly recommend staying at the Dog House!

  • Kelly J.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    The Dog house was perfect for our family of seven. We were looking for a relaxful week at the beach with the convenience of coming and going and this house delivered. Our kids could easily enjoy walking safely to and from the beach and spent their time off the beach mastering riding their bikes with no hands on the quiet street They loved the Soduku game and played it everyday. The bedrooms were spacious, the downstairs storage for beach supplies were a perfect fit our wagon, stroller and canopy. The best part of the house was the well stocked kitchen. We love to cook our own meals and this house was fit with baking dishes, plenty of pots and pans and cooking utensils for our annual shrimp boil and more. It was a perfect beach week!

  • Joy V.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Our family of 4 plus our sweet pup had a great stay! Mary and Ron kindly left a basket for us upon arrival that had a few basics to get us started for the week. House had everything we needed!

  • Sue B.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Liked the house and location. The beds could use memory foam mattress pads - they were a little hard. We loved the homemade cookies from our host!

  • Angilque A.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Apr 26, 2024

    Mary was a wonderful hostess! Truly loved it.

  • William B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay. Mary was super nice and helpful.

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