Third Row Beach Home with Basketball Court on Gorgeous Sunset Beach - Vacation rental home in Sunset Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Dunecrest at 1202 Canal
This light-filled 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home is roughly a one-min. walk to the beach access on 12th Street. Dunecrest sleeps 11 people on two levels. Three bedrooms have a private bath, the remaining bedroom has direct access to the bathroom, which is also accessible to the common area. Great ocean and canal vistas from the crow's nest! Double enclosed outside showers with dressing area, a covered deck off the common area, and sun deck off the master add to your convenience and comfort. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and the main living area. This property will be pet friendly for the 2025 rental season. A $150 non-returnable pet deposit is required, max. two dogs allowed.

Ground Level
Parking for 3/4 cars
Side-by-side enclosed outside showers with dressing areas
Generous storage area available to guests

First Level
Open common area with galley-style kitchen (drip and Keurig coffee makers); counter and three stools
Dining room table seats 8
Living area has enormous TV (Roku TV - streaming available with personal log in) with access to a furnished covered deck
King bedroom with a private bathroom - TV in this bedroom (Roku TV with Samsung TV+ for live TV, streaming available with personal log in) and sliding door to sun deck
King bedroom with bathroom that is also accessible to common area
Washer / dryer adjacent to the kitchen behind folding doors

Second Level
Loft with huge screen TV and step-out balcony that leads to crow's nest
Bedroom with two queen and a private bath
Bedroom with 1 queen, 1 twin and a private bath
Upstairs TVs do not have streaming device - guests may bring personal streaming devices.

DISCLAIMER: This property has exterior security cameras.

About the Area

Located in Sunset Beach, this vacation 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 check out Cherry Grove Pier.
Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Finding the best Carolina Beach vacation rental experience:

Sticking to a spending plan:

• Summer is high season in the Carolina Beach area. To find the best value, shift your vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local shops and restaurants.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Third Row Beach Home with Basketball Court on Gorgeous Sunset Beach has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally accessible online. If you don't see them listed, contact the property management company before reserving the home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what configuration is suitable for your trip.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or might be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the instructions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your stay, make note of any problem areas upon check in. text the property manager right away to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take video of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great reviews to stimulate future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.