Sunset Beach's Beach Gazebo Undergoing a Facelift at 50!

As the Town of Sunset Beach celebrates its 50th birthday, it has begun a project to update the Gazebo and walkway from the parking area mid-island to the beach.

The walkway has been completed, and is now a full 8 feet wide-it makes it easier for folks to walk both ways at the same time, as well as to handle carts, wheelchairs, and dogs!  There is even an overlook area at the beach end for folks to use.

The Gazebo will be completely rebuilt this year as well.  Unfortunately the spring weather prevented the project from being completed before this week's 50th Anniversary Beach Celebration, but it should be available soon enough.

Reminder that the Town Celebration will take place Saturday May 18th from 10 until 3 at the Gazebo.  The event is free, but tickets are required in advance from Town Hall.

Just a few of the folks heading to the beach this week along the new walkway from the gazebo at Sunset Beach.

Happy Mother's Day to all!

The staff at Sunset Properties wishes all Moms a great Mother's Day this coming weekend!

We hope someone in the family was smart enough to book a beach vacation this year so you can spend some time relaxing at the beach, and not coordinating all of the family's daily activities.  But if that didn't happen, you can handle the booking on the Sunset Properties website or by calling us at 910-575-8662 before Sunday....

Enjoy your day!

1st Wine Fest a Success

Sunset Properties enjoyed being a part of the 1st Strawberry and Wine Fest held by the Old Bridge Preservation Society this past weekend at Silver Coast Winery.

The OBPS volunteers have everything in their control in great order-they just weren't able to magically handle the weather.  But it even cooperated a bit in the afternoon, and over 800 attendees made it out to thise year's event.

The festival was a fundraiser for the activities of the Old Bridge Preservation Society, and Sunset Properties was pleased to be a lead sponsor along with First Federal Bank.

Pat Wolfe and Casey Holcombe from Sunset Properties (don't these guys look excited to have their photo taken!)

Some of the volunteers from the Old Bridge Preservation Society that coordinated the full event.

The Imitations band had attendees dancing all afternoon.

Area Wine Fests to Benefit Local Organizations

Calling all wine fans (or those just looking for a good time at a couple fun events)! Sunset Properties is pleased to be a sponsor for two upcoming area Wine Fests, and invites you to join us at the events.

On April 27th, the Museum of Coastal Carolina will be hosting its 2nd Wine Fest from 6:30-9:30 pm on Ocean Isle at the Museum. This is a major annual fundraiser that benefits both the Museum and Ingram Planetarium. Tickets are $50 per person. Food, live and silent auctions, and plenty of wines to taste.

On the following weekend, it'll be time to celebrate spring outdoors at the Silver Coast Winery.  Saturday May 4th from noon-6 pm will be the first Strawberry & Wine Fest, benefitting the Old Bridge Preservation Society.  Tickets are $5 per person, and will allow each to access wine tastings and winery tours through the day; stroll through booths for craft vendors, listen to the Imitations from Wilmington, and even do a little dancing if the mood strikes.  You can learn more about the OBPS and this event on YouTube or on Facebook.

Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize Winners Announced

We've drawn the winners for this year's Sunset Properties Scavenger Hunt grand prizes, and they are:


1. Free Vacation (credit up to $1500) from Sunset Properties -Kathy Bosse

2. Choice of Trip Insurance or Full Linen Package for their rental-Dan Sinchok

3. Choice of Trip Insurance or Full Linen Package for their rental-Susan Bowers

4. Gas Grill from Restashore Rentals for their rental-Katie Cowan

5. Gas Grill from Restashore Rentals for their rental-Angela Franz

6. $50 Grocery Gift Card-Susanna Peoples

7. $50 Grocery Gift Card-Ronda Cornell

8. Kayak trip for 2 with Summertide Adventures-Carla Austin

9. Shopping Trip or Romantic Beach Dinner from Beach Butler-Jarett Dorman

10. $50 Dinner Certificate with Roberto's-Jeannie Masterson

You can see the full list of winners on our promotions page on either the Sunset Beach or Ocean Isle Beach websites.

Thanks again to all for participating in this year's contest! We hope to see everyone down here at the beach this season.

Thanks for Playing in the Sunset Properties Scavenger Hunt

The final answer to this year's hunt was "unexpected illnesses" is the top claim reason for the use of trip insurance policies that we offer along with each of our vacation rentals.  Over one-third of our guests purchase this insurance each year.

Thanks to everyone that participated in this year's Sunset Properties Scavenger Hunt promotion.  Hope you have fun playing along with us.

Looks like we finished with over 2,000 qualifying entries!  We'll hold the drawings for the grand prizes on Tuesday.  So check back here after 4 pm on Tuesday to learn about all of the winners.

Happy Easter to all!


Eight was the right answer to yesterday's question asking how many new businesses are enrolled in the Sunset Properties Perks Club for 2013. We've been pleased to offer that program to our guests for a number of years-we feel it is just another service that sets us apart from other rental companies service our two islands.

Our final question for this year's Scavenger Hunt: We offer the optional service of Trip Insurance coverage with every paid reservation. What is the top claim reason given when guests have to use their trip insurance policy? (Hint: read all about it on the trip insurance page under the Rental Info heading on either the Sunset Beach or Ocean Isle Beach websites).