Ocean Isle Beach Blog

Remember the old travel stickers that use to go on luggage or cars to show where you vacationed that year?Well, Sunset Properties decided to bring them back.  Instead of another Euro-style sticker, we've got a full color sticker that will help you remember your vacation at Ocean Isle Beach,... View the full post »

The first free concert of the season will be held this Friday night starting at 6:30 on Ocean Isle Beach with The Entertainers performing.Sunset Properties is pleased to once again be a sponsor of the "Concerts on the Coast" series at Ocean Isle Beach.  The weekly concerts are held in the parki... View the full post »

Here's a reason to head to Ocean Isle this coming weekend-you'll get to spend time on the beach strand, and then you can head down to Little River for the annual Blue Crab Festival on May 18-19.Little River is roughly a easy 20 minute drive from the island (stop in Calabash for lunch or... View the full post »

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 ... View the full post »

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... View the full post »

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 Bosse2. Choice of Trip Insurance or Full Linen Package for their rental-Dan Sinchok3. Choice of Trip Insurance or Full Linen... View the full post »

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&#... View the full post »

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 ... View the full post »

The answer to yesterday's question of the name on the mailbox on Bird Island is "Kindred Spirit". The Town of Sunset Beach recently dedicated some informational kiosks about Bird Island and the Kindred Spirit story at the main public parking area at the island's gazebo. Check it out on your ... View the full post »

Here are some more of our daily winners from this year's Scavenger Hunt:Day 5: Brandy Stack (with a bonus prize from the folks at the Old Bridge Preservation Society)Day 6: Billie LewisEach of these winners will receive a Sunset Properties-opoly game, and will be eligible for the grand prize dra... View the full post »

The answer we were looking for with yesterday's question was Ingram Planetarium.  It's a great family place that's easy to reach from both islands when your family is on vacation.  The staff changes shows each year, so check it out when you are back this summer.We've got a ... View the full post »

Museum of Coastal Carolina will be hosting its 19th annual Family Day on Saturday from 10am until 2 pm at Ocean Isle Beach.  Join them for fun, games, food, and free admission to the Museum rain or shine.On Sunday, there will be an Easter service on the beach strand near Ocean Isle Inn at ... View the full post »

The Old Bridge Preservation Society was the answer to yesterday's question-they are hosting the first Strawberry Wine Fest on May 4th. The organization has done a great job not only saving the old bridge used to reach the island of Sunset Beach until 2010, but creating fun family activities year... View the full post »

We know that many of you are facing winter weather this week, so we hope this contest can warm you up a bit as you think of the beach! Over 1200 responses over the first 4 days-thanks to all for participating! Here are winners drawn from thoses entries for the days so far: Day... View the full post »

The answer to yesterday's question is Platinum Perks and Linen-Ready. Sunset Properties rental homes in those two program include linen for each reservation, and they will represent over half of our total reservations this coming season.You'll need to dig a little deeper today for the answer... View the full post »