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

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sunset Beach, NC

Brunswick Islands Beach1 min walk
Oyster Bay Golf Club6 min drive
North Myrtle Beach Beaches34 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)54 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 · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Shotgun cottage, captures vintage style with the look of now. This seaside retreat is owned by The Purgason family since 1972, when first built. Home offers gracious front and rear porches for morning and afternoon relaxation. 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 stylish 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. The SeaPalm is owned by creative artist/designers by trade. They have chosen the beach lifestyle theme with maximum comfort in furnishings. 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. Three oversized sliders to the front porch allow lots of sunshine in a a bright and cheery house. 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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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. Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. 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
Oyster Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive
The Pearl Golf Links - 10 min drive
Sandpiper Bay Golf Course - 12 min drive
North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Coastal Craft Beverage Company - 11 min drive
The Boundary House Restaurant - 11 min drive
Calabash Creamery - 10 min drive
The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood - 12 min drive
Sarah's Kitchen - 7 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?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Brunswick Islands Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of 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

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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jun 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

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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