Sunset Properties Blog

Sunset Properties welcomes Candy Island to Sunset Beach starting this summer.  The shop is owned by Nick and Tracey Gavrilis, and they've done a terrific job renovating the building over the winter.  Those of you that use to walk in it as customers of the Odom Company won't recogni... View the full post »

Ok-ready to get started in this year's Sunset Properties Scavenger Hunt? You need to think about our geography along the coast to answer it correctly: Go to sunsetproperties.travel, and take a look at the picture of the pier in the photo rotation on that page.  Is that a p... View the full post »

We are excited to hear about some long-planned projects making their way off the planning boards and into reality this year for the island of Sunset Beach. The Town is currently working with the State's DOT on a bridge gateway planting program that should be completed this spring. Addi... View the full post »

Looking for an easy excuse to head to Sunset Beach, NC over the next three weekends?  Well, Sunset Properties can help by recommending any of the three area festivals coming right up. Sunset at Sunset is set for tomorrow, October 6th from 10 am until 5 pm.  There will be plenty of food an... View the full post »

When you are at Sunset Beach during the summer, one of the activities that you should bring the kids to is the weekly "Turtle Talk" held at Sunset Properties' office Sunday nights at 7 pm. The event is presented by the local Turtle Patrol, lead by Carmel Zetts.  For a number of years Carme... View the full post »

The ribbon has been cut, and the Sunset Beach boat ramp is now open for use!  The project began in 2007 when the Town of Sunset Beach purchased the land, and the effort came to completion with the cooperation of Brunswick County, NC CAMA, and NC Wildlife.  The location includes room for o... View the full post »

Our family joined in a tidal creek kayak tour yesterday with Summertide Adventure Tours, and had a great time out on the water. Cari and Rip Van Winkle own Summertide Adventure Tours, which is a Perks Club partner with Sunset Properties.  They host two typical tours-the one we went on... View the full post »

The Brunswick County Public Utilities Department has announced that homeowners may begin connecting to the new sewer system on the island of Sunset Beach as of Monday April 16th. Sunset Beach Town Councilman Wilson Sherrill (above) was one of several Town officials on hand at the open hous... View the full post »

I saw one of my favorite sites at the beach this morning as I drove into work-a thunderstorm taking place far out in the ocean. As I headed over the bridge just as the sun was rising, the show was better than most 4th of July fireworks displays. That view, along with some of the great stories that ... View the full post »

Off the west end of Sunset Beach lies a paradise still undeveloped, but enjoyed by many. I'm sure you've heard of the Kindred Spirit mailbox, but have you actually taken the time to walk to it? Bird Island is another simple pleasure that you can enjoy this year while on vacation in Sunset ... View the full post »

Guests of Sunset Properties have been able to save at popular area businesses for over a year, thanks to our Perks Club. Participating businesses include restaurants for every taste, area specialty shops, and pampering services. They offer guests up to a 20% discount (varies per business), which can... View the full post »

Many of us that enjoy the beaches of Sunset Beach may not realize how important the beach is to the local sea turtle population. Loggerhead Sea Turtles are the most common visitors to NC beaches as far as turtles are concerned and are considered an endangered species. Below are some tips to remembe... View the full post »

At least, I'm hoping this is "the" big snow of 2010. We got more than our fair share of snow last night in Brunswick County, North Carolina. An early day prediction yesterday put our snowfall amounts up to 7 inches, as the whole office was jumping for joy. Luckily, we didn't get nearly as m... View the full post »

Howard Krovetz, from Holly Springs, North Carolina, was named as the final winner of our $500 Early Bird promotion. He'll receive a $500 credit on his summer vacation. We thank everyone for sending in their deposits in such a timely manner. As always, the sooner you book, the better the selectio... View the full post »

Sunset Properties has announced that it will be hosting its 1st Housekeeping Seminar and Job Fair on February 27th at the Sea Trail Conference Center from 9 am until 1 pm. The event is open to individuals and contractors interested in cleaning one of the companys 400 rental homes in either Sunset... View the full post »