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

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A colorful cottage steps from the beach!

Back porch steps to Widows Walk —wives looked for sails on Ocean horizon.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sunset Beach, NC

Brunswick Islands Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Oyster Bay Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
North Myrtle Beach Beaches
‪34 min drive‬
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Jack and Jill #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sunset Beach

Located in Sunset Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cherry Grove Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sunset Beach, NC

What's nearby

Brunswick Islands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Oyster Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Sandpiper Bay Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 34 min drive - 28.2 km
Holden Beach - 54 min drive - 45.1 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!!!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Sunset Beach holiday 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 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adele R.

30 Aug 2024

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

sonya v.

30 July 2024

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.

29 June 2024

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

Joyce G.

15 June 2024

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

Annie C.

8 June 2024

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

Travis E.

13 Aug 2023

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

sonya v.

1 Aug 2023

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

Chris B.

26 July 2023

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

Elizabeth B.

24 July 2023

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

26 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

13 June 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jeff Z.

9 Oct 2022

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.

27 Aug 2022

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.

15 Aug 2022

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

7 Aug 2022

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.

31 July 2022

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

Perfect beach stay!

Loved the location, decor, and outdoor spaces!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

29 July 2022

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

Great location and many updates!

Roger was very responsive to any inquiries. Bathrooms were just remodeled and very nice! The outdoor rinse area was great and outdoor shower nice and private. We enjoyed breezy evenings in the backyard which has a nice ground platform with a picnic table and two grills. Lighting strung over the area was so nice and we enjoyed cornhole and spending time there together.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

17 July 2022

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

Always a great stay!

It is clear that the owners take pride in their property - we always enjoy staying here and enjoyed the bathroom updates this year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margie M., Apex

6 July 2022

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

Jessica P., Florence, SC

23 June 2022

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

Family Vacation 2022

My family loved this property. Owners were very nice and answered our questions promptly. Location of the house is perfect. Quiet and close to the ocean. Had everything we needed. Nothing negative to say at all. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

StaceyAnne H.

12 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful well stocked home close to the beach

Such a relaxing vacation home. Lots of places to sit outside and out of the sun. Widows walk has seating and a great view. Location is simply perfect. Outdoor shower was used more than the inside ones! We might build one at home. Definitely on our list to stay at again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W., Swedesboro

21 Sept 2021

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

Family Reunion

Sunset Beach is amazing. Perfect weather all week. The Sea Palm home was perfect for our family. More than enough space, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, and beach gear. The outside shower was amazing. The home is older, so if your looking for modern updates this is not your place. But if you’re like us and go for the beach and outside space this is the ideal home for you. If we weren’t at the beach we were on one of the three porch spaces. Would definitely be returning again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri G., Shelbyville, KY

1 Sept 2021

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

Samuel G., King, NC

21 Aug 2021

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

Great place

Great place a short walk from the beach access. It has all the things you’ll need. We really enjoyed our week. Thank you, Roger!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sunset Beach Stay

Older home but nice accommodations and location. Would rent again and recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Roger Purgason

The Purgason family built this home in 1972 when there were very few houses on the island, all the roads were sand, and the only access was by a one lane swing bridge!
WR and Paulette had one son, Roger, who spent many hours playing in the sand dunes on either side, where newer homes now sit. He and his wife, Joanna, and their three children, Cade, Taylor and Kaylie, now enjoy making memories with family and friends at the Sea Palm, and look forward to each visit!

Why they chose this property

Sunset Beach has definitely grown since this home was built, there are now very few empty lots, and we have easy access to the island via a large span bridge, but it has kept its slow, quiet pace. Sunset is a very family friendly island. The beach is nice and wide, without drop-offs in the sand while swimming. At low tide, many days there are great tide pools, and even at high tide there is plenty of beach to share. The sand dunes seem to grow every year, and the boardwalks at each beach access are well maintained to make it easy to get there. Be prepared for some steps at the access at 35th street to cross the dunes, but there are ramps for beach access at the pier and at 40th street to make access easier for bikes and strollers.

What makes this property unique

The West end of Sunset beach is a great spot to catch sunsets in the evening. At the end of 40th street, the view stretches out over the marsh and is simply stunning.
While walking the beach past 40th street, it runs into Bird Island, a sanctuary for birds and turtles alike. Many mornings, you will find new turtle nests being staked, and a lucky few have caught the babies spilling out.
Sunset Beach is famous for its Kindred Spirit Mailbox, its a good ways onto Bird Island, tucked in the dunes. Plan to spend some time on one of the benches reading and recording your own thoughts.
Sunday morning church services are offered all summer at the pier. Its one of our family's favorite traditions, to worship on the sand at Easter.
We could go on and on about the reasons to love this island, we hope you will find a few of your own and tell us about them!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Jack and Jill #1

Jack and Jill #2

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