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@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach"

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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The Grey Dolphin is a spacious yet cozy beach house perfect for family reunions or relaxing getaways. With four bedrooms upstairs and one on the ground floor, this home sleeps 14 people comfortably. Take advantage of the fully-equipped kitchen, ocean-side porch with rockers and Adirondack chairs, and charcoal grill for outdoor cooking.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach"

The Grey Dolphin is a very cozy but spacious house. In there you can organize your family reunion or staying in a peaceful house, enjoying the beach and nature that Sunset Beach and around offer.

This house counts with comfortable rooms that sleep 14 people,

It has four (4) bedrooms upstairs with Jack and Jill bathroom.

Room 1: King bed

Room 2: Twin & Queen.

Room 3: Queen.

Room 4: Twin & Queen.

Living Area: A half bathroom.

GROUND FLOOR

With a private downstairs entrance, is Room 5: Bedroom with a queen and a pair of bunk beds. It has a dedicated full Bath ( this room doesn´t have access to the Living area)

This house is very close to the town, where you can rent kayaks and bikes and walk to the boardwalk and see the sun drowning in the water.

You can check the few shops that are in town, there you can buy souvenirs and ice cream.

Everyone asks us how close the beach from the house is, well is as closest as it can be, the boardwalk that brings you to the beach is next to our house 😉.

As you can see in our amenities, we provide a long list of things to love your time inside and outside the house, from kitchen supplies to beach chairs and beach toys. You are welcome to use them.

Remember this is a family house so please take care of the stuff. We try to update our house supplies and furniture very often to offer you always the best of the best.

Unfortunately, for the pet lovers, we do not accept them, not because we don’t love them, but to keep the house clean for the next guests. Also, we are smoke-free.

At the end and before every staying, a professional cleaner comes to clean and disinfect the whole house and stocking the house for the next guests.

Even though we, the owners, are not in Sunset Beach, we are one call, text, or email away for any assistant you need and if you need assistance, we have local people ready to help.

IMPORTANT:

PARTIAL CHECK-IN IS NOT ALLOWED DUE TO COVID-19 CLEANING PROCEDURES.

NO PARTIES OR EVENTS!

NO SMOKING. NO PETS (please, we are asthmatic).

PLEASE RINSE OFF SAND AT THE RINSE STATION BEFORE ENTERING THE HOME.

PLEASE BRUSH OFF SHOES BEFORE ENTERING THE PORCH FROM THE STREET SIDE OR OCEANSIDE.

TAKE CARE OF THIS HOME AS IT IS YOURS, pass it on.

201 HOUSE RULES
(a). CHECK-IN. Tenant will be given check-in location and telephone number after all charges are paid. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. on the check-in date of your reservation. To allow sufficient time to prepare the property for your use, we ask that you do not request early occupancy, (NO EARLY CHECK-INS ALLOWED due to the Covid-19 Cleaning Requirements). It is recommended that Tenant contact the Owner to make appropriate arrangements to ensure keys and directions to the rental property are made available.

(i) All rentals shall be provided with quality linen & all beds (except for bunk beds) shall be made.
(ii) All rentals shall be provided with bathroom towels and kitchen towels.
(iii) TWO KEYS will be furnished on check-in. Tenant will not duplicate keys to the home. There will be a $250 re-keying charge for lost or unreturned keys.

(b). CHECK-OUT Tenant will vacate the premise by 10:00 am on check-out day. An extra day’s rent will be charged for all late check-outs (NO LATE CHECKOUTS ALLOWED due to the Covid-19 Cleaning Requirements).

(i) Please remove all linen and place them on the bedroom floor.
(ii) Please place all towels on the bathroom/kitchen floor.
(iii) We kindly request that you start a load of TOWELS before leaving.
(iv) We kindly request that you start the dishwasher before leaving.
Tenant is responsible for replacing bed covers on all beds, emptying refrigerator, turning off lights, taking out the trash the night before the pick-up date (a $150 charge shall be applied for failure to abide by this policy), leaving the AC set on 80 degrees in the summer (or heat set to 60 degrees in the winter), securing all doors and windows, leaving the home generally clean damage-free and in good condition for our cleaning team, leave the keys on the kitchen counter.

HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY HOME. At your leisure, we appreciate your review, and we value your comments, suggestions, and requests.

(c). PERMITTED OCCUPANTS Tenant (aged 25 & older) must take possession and maintain possession of the subject property for the full rental period. The Tenant shall not permit anyone under the age of 25 to take possession of this property for any extended period. The Tenant shall not permit the property to be occupied or used as a residence by more than the maximum number of occupants allowed under this lease. Tenant includes; parents, grandparents, children, and extended families (including all children) and friends/guests, and their family members. IDs must be furnished upon request. NO EXCEPTIONS. THE UNDERSIGNED REPRESENTS (HIM/HER) SELF TO BE AN ADULT 25 YEARS OR OLDER. 

(d). LEASE NOT ASSIGNABLE Tenant shall not assign this agreement or sublet the property in whole or part.

(e). NONDISCRIMINATION Owner shall conduct all rental activities regarding this agreement without respect to the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity of any party or prospective party.

(f). PROHIBITED CONDUCT SPECIAL EVENTS & HOUSE PARTIES ARE NOT ALLOWED! Absolutely no beer kegs, fireworks, ATVs or RVs, or illegal activities allowed on premises. Violation of this will result in the termination of the lease and immediate eviction without refund unless the property is re-rented at the same rate as the rented rate. WE TAKE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND GOOD CONDUCT SERIOUSLY.

(g). DAMAGES Tenant is REQUIRED to REPORT ANY BREAKAGE OR DAMAGES TO THE OWNER UPON ENTRY OR OCCURRENCE (whichever comes sooner). Tenant agrees to be responsible for any damages done by Tenant, his family, or guests. Tenant authorizes Owner to charge his or her security deposit for damages beyond reasonable wear and tear. Failure to provide this info can result in a $150.00 charge being imposed.

(h). WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY Failure to abide by the policy requiring putting out the garbage/recycling bins on the sidewalk's street side may result in a $150.00 Charge Being Imposed.

(i). ACCOMMODATIONS The home is equipped for normal housekeeping and includes in the KITCHEN; an abundance of dinnerware, wine glasses, dinner utensils, cooking utensils, cookware, potholders, bowls and serving dishes, cutting boards, drain pan, hood exhaust with lights & fan, microwave, toaster oven, 4 slice pop up toaster, 12 cups electric drip coffee pot, stainless steel electric teapot, blender, electric hand mixer, electric glass stovetop/oven, dishwasher, dishwasher detergent jell pods under the sink, hand soap dispenser on the sink, kitchen garbage can, kitchen garbage bag dispenser, kitchen garbage bags, take away disposable food containers, and one roll of paper towels.

In the LAUNDRY ROOM; washer/dryer, laundry detergent pods, vacuum, iron, ironing board, 6’ folding table, 6 folding chairs.

In the DINING ROOM; wallboard, infant seat.

On the 500 square foot OCEAN SIDE PORCH; 2 rockers, 4 Adirondack chairs, seating pads, 4 side tables, breakfast table, 4 chairs, sun deck, fish flag with pole.

On the GROUND FLOOR; an inground charcoal grill, picnic table with benches, foot rinse, hot/cold shower, a guest storage room, with beach cart, toys, boogey boards, umbrella, beach chairs. In all 3 FULL BATHROOMS on the Walls; 2 body wash dispensers, 2 shampoo dispensers, and a disposable hand soap dispenser on the sink, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom.

In all 5 BEDROOMS; all beds have mattress pads, mattress covers, bedspreads, blankets, pillows, pillow covers, pillowcases, linens.

In the LIVING ROOM; wi-fi, bocce set, spike ball set, football.

(j). MAINTENANCE Owners make every effort to keep each property and its equipment and amenities in good working order. Owner shall not be liable for damages and no refunds will be given for such temporary failure, provided the Owner is seeking to service, repair, or replace said failure in a reasonable manner upon receipt of written notification, via text or email, from the Tenant of same. Difficulties with utilities, services, or amenities provided by third-party vendors may take additional time to remedy as the Owner has limited ability to control third-party scheduling.

(k). RIGHT OF ENTRY AND ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY Owner reserves the right to enter premises or schedule for professional services, with reasonable notice to Tenant, during tenancy including but not limited to inspecting, making repairs, or showing home to purchasers or Tenants.

(l). OUTDOOR FIRES All fires are absolutely prohibited. Charcoal grills are permitted when used in accordance with the Town of Sunset Beach Ordinance. Fireworks or possession of fireworks is not permitted on premises at any time.

(m). GRILLING is not permitted except as designated on in-ground grill. Do not attempt to use moveable outdoor grills on decks, porches, or near wooded areas as you are responsible for any damages. Please be sure to clean the grill before you leave so the next guest finds it ready for use.

(n). ADDITIONAL CHARGES Additional fees and charges, permitted, may be charged only pursuant to a written agreement which states the amount of the fee or charge and is made at the time of the specific modification, renewal, extension, or amendment, or at the time the specific modification, renewal, extension, or amendment is requested.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: We are asthmatic & appreciate you not smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We are asthmatic & appreciate not bringing pets in

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All the toys for your children to use

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are asthmatic & appreciate you not smoking

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald Beach" House
@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald Beach"
@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald Beach" House
@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald Beach" House
@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald Beach"
@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach"

About the neighborhood

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Sunset Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Brunswick Islands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oyster Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ingram Planetarium - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sandpiper Bay Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Holden Beach - 51 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fibber McGees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪55 Bistro Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is @ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at @ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at @ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach"?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is @ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach" located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sunset Beach vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Brunswick Islands Beach, Rees Jones Golf Course, and Willard Byrd Golf Course. Dan Maples Golf Course and Oyster Bay Golf Links are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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@ Ocean Front Guest Friendly Home "An Emerald On The Beach" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

The Gray Dolphin!

We had a great family vacation staying here! Great house, great location, great times!Thank you for hosting our family!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we booked, we were concerned about the size of the house and rooms, but we were very pleased that there was plenty of room and many beds for our large group. The oceanfront location and oceanfront decks are spectacular. I would give a five, but there were several items in need of repair, but they didn't signicantly affect our stay. We would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Family reunion

We had a family reunion. We had 11 adults staying at the house four families that worked out great. The house was beautiful on the beach just like they said the amenities were perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with very good quality things to cook with. Also had plenty of beach accessories sometimes you don’t find those things when you rent houses, but they said they were going to be there and they were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang S., Apex

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

A great place for family vacation

The location is perfect for family vacation, quiet peaceful but plenty of grocery shopping and dining out. This house is well maintained, and the property owner is super responsive and friendly. I can see we can visit back to this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marci L., Huntersville, NC

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

Perfect, comfortable place to stay for family

This place is great for a family of 10! It had all the amenities needed for a great beach stay. Beach chairs, umbrellas, lots of pots and pans! We loved the screened in porch and the big table for us all to dine together and play games. Beds are soft and comfy and you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Great Place

The house was a great size for our family of 10 adults and kids. Best feature was the GREAT screened porch. It was big, well-furnished and well-shaded all day long. I love to cook and the kitchen was furnished much better than most rentals with utensils, cutting boards and good-quality cookware, The beach area was very nice as well. Not too crowded, a gentle slope good for the kids, and fine firm sand great for bike-riding. I would definitely recommend and return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

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

Cleanest house EVER!!!

Lovely home that was obviously well cared for…everyone was comfortable there. Downstairs bedroom smelled mildewey but I imagine bedrooms on ground floors oceanfront have that problem regularly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Nice place for a group

Clean house with everything working which is a plus. Kitchen was a little tight for thanksgiving prep but, everything worked well. Great dining table and lots of extra’s. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful stay!

It's all about the details! They have taken care to provide everything you need and more. This was our 10th annual girls trip. There was ample room, the house was very clean and decorated so cute. We all fell in love with the house and we would all come here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick l.

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

Exactly what we wanted and expected

What a value! The close proximity to the beach, nearby market and ice cream shop, and enough space for our entire large group were exactly what we wanted. The kitchen is a bit tight but workable and very well stocked with pans, plates, etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bennett L.

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

Great Stay Close to Beach

We stayed for a week with another family (4 adults and 4 younger kids total). It was the perfect-sized place for us. Location is great, right on the dunes and a direct walk to the beach (keep in mind the dunes are pretty big at Sunset so it's still a 3-4 min walk if you are with kids or carrying lots of stuff). It was our first time at Sunset Beach and we loved it. Definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This is a nice 5 bedroom beach house. The best feature was the large screened-in porch. Though it sleeps 14 people, that is way too many to stay there. The kitchen is very tiny but adequately supplied. No more than2 people at a time can fit in it. The bathrooms were very small as well, with no place for storing your toiletries. The house was clean but I only gave it a 3-star rating because the downstairs bedroom had an extremely moldy smell and there was sand on the bed. It seemed that no one had used it in sometime and it greatly needed to be aired out. The rest of the house was did not have this problem. Overall, it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy J., Summerville, South Carolina

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

Amazing stay!

This house was perfect for our 2-family vacation. Everything was spotless on check-in, and the appliances all seemed new. I texted the owner a couple of times with minor questions, and the response time was almost immediate. The location is perfect, right on the beach access and a very short walk to the shops and the pier. We especially enjoyed Sunset Slush for the best Italian Ice I've ever had, and the Island Market has great T-shirts, basic grocery items, and super-friendly people working there. We even met Chikka, the owner's adorable rescue dog. The house is extremely-well-equipped for vacationers. Beach toys, chairs, umbrella, and cart are provided, making the walk down to the beach a lot easier. There's a place to rinse your feet when you come up from the beach, and there's also a fully-enclosed outdoor shower with excellent water pressure. The screened porch was amazing, and we watched a beautiful thunderstorm from it one night. The attention to detail inside the house was also wonderful, with boxes of Kleenex in every room, a nightlight in each bathroom, and a fully stocked first aid kit in the living room. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need, including brand-new oven mitts and salt and pepper. I really liked the way laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner were all provided. This is definitely one of the best houses I've ever rented, and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Too cozy for big family, narrow kitchen

This was a family trip with eight grandkids age18 to 6 mos and six adults, our first trip to Sunset Beach. Very different from other North Carolina beaches. Houses are set farther back, everything is a bit longer walk, and no real ocean view. That being said we were right on the access near the pier which helped but lacks privacy, Always hearing people below our windows. Being on the public access also means it can be very crowded especially since it was Fourth of July. Leaving our house was not convenient so we were Thankful for Publix delivery!!!! If we come back to Sunset, I would pick a place further down the beach Away from the pier. This is not a lifeguarded area so you really need to keep your eyes on the kids. The Current pulls them quickly towards the pier which is dangerous. appreciated the booster seat, pack and play, lots of sand toys and beach games available.(along with posted replacement cost!) However, the kitchen was not very kid friendly. There was no plastic glasses or plates and the Dishes were Very heavy, Actually the dishwasher door was broken, and would drop without notice catching me in the shin. At one point the bottom tray fell out with the heavy dishes. Can’t believe nothing broke! We gave up and bought paper plates. Maintenance came out and offered to come back to try to repair it but acknowledged it really just needed to be replaced completely. so hopefully that’s being done. The kitchen was very narrow, we joked it was a “1 butt kitchen only”! Yet it is advertised as a large kitchen. Lots of pots and pans, but no organization to them so we were constantly digging through the cabinets To find what we needed. On the plus side, the house had beds to fit our group of 13, and the beds were pretty comfortable. You need to be aware that the downstairs bedroom has a completely separate entrance. We had a responsible teenager in charge of the kids in that room and it worked okay but we ended up leaving a door unlocked all night so that they could come upstairs if needed . The living area was cozy. Not really enough room for everyone to sit and watch a movie together, which our group liked to do. But there were extra chairs so we could pile around the kitchen table when we had family games. Admit we had a conflict early, a couple of our teens tried to “help out” and offered parking in our driveway…. We Appreciate mot getting sent home early! Overall had a good week but wouldnt rent this house again for this group
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

BrOverBee

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

Wonderful stay, but…

Before you jump to conclusions and think this is a negative review - it’s not, we had a GREAT time, and it really is an excellent house and location, however there are a few things to bear in mind…It’s not clear from the listing that the room with the bunk beds is on the ground floor and not accessible from inside the house.While this house is near the pier, it’s also near the pier, which means ALL of the day-trip traffic to the beach will result in high density of crowds. Bear this in mind.The pictures on the listing are a little out of date - the owners have done some noticeable upgrades and touch-up’s and it looks much nicer than some of the older photos show!If you plan to use a Neso or similar style canopy - forget it - you’re gonna have to walk 3 rows down to be able to use it. Shibumi’s are fine, as are regular umbrellas. Just know this and be prepared.Bring your own knives. The ones in the house are about as sharp as an 80 year old politician.Bring your own reuse-able containers. The listing says there are some there - nope.The beach toy closet is FULL of useful toys - don’t bring any sand toys or chairs or carts unless you just want or need them. This was by far the best asset of this property - really well thought out!Check doors and windows when you come in, the cleaning crew left a few open and some of the sliding doors on the rear of the house stick a little and can let hot air in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Cozy beach house located as close to the beach as you can get

Property was perfect for 8 adults and 4 children. Located just outside the beach sand dunes with beach access boardwalk running along side property. Host was very accommodating with any concerns or issues we had (only one minor issue that was remedied a.s.a.p.) and is a place I would definately stay again for that group size. I could not have been any happier with the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Nice place

Had a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Sunset return

A nice house . Could use some updating, but it was perfect for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Nice place at the beach

The house is roomy with great access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Great vacation stay

My family and I with young children had a great time at the house. The location was great and owners very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

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

Sweet spot

Never been to Sunset Beach before and this was the perfect spot to get acquainted with the area. Convenient to pier and public access. House was clean and kitchen was well equipped. We like to cook and Bill's seafood was a great resource. Great supply of games and beach equipment. Loved the screen porch and open deck. Excellent beach house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay for a family. Very clean and set-up for family worked great. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bernie w.

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

Great Time

You cannot beat the beach access from this house, and sitting on the balcony/screened porch with the cool ocean breeze blowing was our absolute favorite. Our combined families of 12 people slept very comfortably here, and the kitchen was the most well-stocked of any VRBO we’ve been to. Thermostat broke while we were there, and property maintenance man had it replaced the same day we called. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great week!

We loved every minute of our stay at The Grey Dolphin. The house was clean and comfortable. We especially loved the porch for sitting and listening to the crashing waves. It was peaceful and exactly the type of vacation we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great location and familt time!

We will be back. easy walk to the beach and great house for a family getaway. We cooked everyday and had everything in the kitchen we needed. Extra chairs and toys were also useful. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024