Ocean Isle Beach Blog

With it being the 29th of December, maybe I missed my mark with this post as a Marketing Supervisor. Usually you're supposed to think of these things a couple months ahead of time. Instead, this idea of a post came Christmas morning when I was opening my presents in Cleveland on vacation.For hol... View the full post »

Sunset Beach, NC-December 2008- Sunset Properties, a leading vacation rental firm headquartered in Sunset Beach, North Carolina has announced the formation of a “Perks Club” for guests that reserve one of the company’s 425 rental homes at either Sunset Beach, NC or Ocean Isle Beach, NC .The P... View the full post »

I heard my first Christmas song this weekend and am starting to get excited. I love the festivities of the season and thought I would let you know of some of the events planned on Ocean Isle Beach to usher in the holiday. There is a full day of events on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, or as the Oc... View the full post »

Vacation during early January and get some great exercise in the process. Saturday, January 10 marks the 5th Annual Run For Food at the bridge in Ocean Isle Beach. You have the option to run a half marathon or a 5K (3.1 miles) challenge. This charitable event benefits The South Brunswick Interchurch... View the full post »

My family recently had an opportunity to take a walk on the wild side at Alligator Adventure in Barefoot Landing - North Myrtle Beach. This reptile zoo is nestled among beautiful natural marshes and swamps along Highway 17 at Barefoot Landing. It is home to many different kinds of snakes, lizards, t... View the full post »

When it comes to planning your Ocean Isle Beach vacation, location can be as important as picking the beach house you want to stay in. Most of the time, people want to be as close to the beach as possible. Others may pick a house because of the view or they may want a waterfront property. The great ... View the full post »

It could a final chance to savor the end of another great vacation. For some of us, it can be a cap to another week of living here at the beach. And then for others, it could be a great way to start a beach weekend. Whichever way might fit for you, one of the great ideas for Friday nights is to take... View the full post »

Looking for something unique to do with the family while you're on vacation at the beach? Try Hard Rock Park-a new amusement park that opened in Myrtle Beach in early summer '08.Our family gave it a try on a Friday night in late July, and had a great time. It was clear that the crowds haven&... View the full post »

When I was a kid vacationing at Sunset Beach, I never really gave much thought to Bird Island. I was too concerned with surfing, my tan, building sand castles and playing arcade games at the now removed arcade. It wasn’t until my college years, when I became a permanent resident on the Grand Stran... View the full post »

Though vacation rentals is our business, we know that many folks have never considered staying in a vacation rental instead of a hotel such as those we offer through Sunset Properties. When you consider the advantages, we think you'll agree that renting a home is generally more relaxing for the ... View the full post »

One thing I look forward to when I go to the beach is a cool treat. After six hours of lounging out in the sun and surfing a good session, it’s a pleasure to enjoy an ice cream cone or a well made milkshake. It’s easy with all the ice cream shops hugging the coast from here to Cherry Grove and M... View the full post »

Ocean Isle Beach, NC comes to life again for 2008.Most of you reading this OIB BLOG know only the summer season with all its vibrancy. However, the annual change in lifestyle here starts off slowly and then takes off. In late spring, we see a slow transition in the number of lighted homes. Where j... View the full post »

I moved to Ocean Isle Beach in 2002, and since then have worked in the community as a Realtor. It has been my pleasure to impart to residents, visitors, and investors the efforts our Township and OIB Property Owners’ Association has made to make Ocean Isle Beach a place of beauty and comfort. ... View the full post »