You will enjoy the coastal feel of this Wild Dunes beach home the minute you walk in. Sunshine By the Sea certainly lives up to its name! Colorful and classy, you will find it fun and comfortable. With the cemented sidewalk beach access path right outside the back door, you will be at the beach in no time. Custom features like built-in bookcases, leaded custom stained glass windows, and updated baths & kitchen, this spacious home is ready for your vacation enjoyment. As soon as you walk up to the front door you catch a glimpse of the Atlantic and feel the salt air! The large east-facing deck features 2 separate areas furnished with two tables and chairs for dining, chatting, or a lively card game.
The first-floor open living plan is light and airy with peek-a-boo views from the dining area and dining deck. The well-equipped kitchen has updated appliances, a stand-alone ice maker, a wine fridge, and plenty of room for meal preparation. There is also a gas grill on site. Six kitchen stools line the counter and the dining room with seating for 6, is right across from the kitchen. Large windows make this space wonderfully inviting. The open concept living room has plenty of seating for everyone to gather comfortably to watch a sports game or have a lively chat. There is a private en suite bedroom, with a Queen bed and TV on this floor too. The en suite bathroom has a walk-in shower. There is a half bath on this floor for convenience as well.
Enjoy the beautiful stained glass-lit staircase to the second floor, which has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. At the top of the staircase, there is a roomy bedroom with a King bed, TV, and a large Jack n Jill bathroom shared with a bedroom housing a Queen bed. The large primary King bedroom is on this floor with second-row ocean views and large airy windows. Enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset over the ocean from the private balcony. The primary bathroom has double sinks and a separate water closet with a walk-in shower. The laundry closet is on the second floor for convenience.
The addition of a third floor makes this home a fantastic extended family vacation rental. At the top of the stairs is a TV viewing area, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. We call this the kid’s floor! The middle hall bedroom has a twin bedroom. Across the hall is a full bathroom with tub/ shower combo shared with the large bedroom at the end of the hall with a twin bunk set and a Double bed! There is plenty of space for kids of all ages to spread out and have their own space.
You will love every inch of Sunshine By the Sea with its prime location on a quiet cull de sac, proximity to the beach.
Bed Configuration: First Floor: Queen Bedroom Second Floor: 2 King Bedrooms | Queen Bedroom Third Floor: Double + Two Twin Bedroom | Twin Bedroom
Pricing & Availability: Enter arrival dates and departure dates. Click the book now button to view the price and associated fees. For part of April through part of October our homes only rent for 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday stays. During late fall, winter & early spring, you may rent this home for 3 or more nights, excluding Holidays.
--Policy-- When making an online reservation on VRBO, You will receive a confirmation and a contract from East Islands Rentals once you book this home. The contract must be returned within 24 hours to keep your reservation! Payments are not collected until the contract has been returned and reviewed by East Islands Rentals.
Damage Protection: In lieu of a security deposit, a Damage Protection Policy is added to protect you up to $3,000.00 of damages during your stay.
Travel Insurance: Management Company offers travel insurance to all its guests through Rental Guardian. Rental Guardian specialty is Vacation Rental Industry. Travel Insurance covers you in the occurrence of a possible natural disaster threat to our area, medical emergencies, loss of a family member, loss of job, etc. The cost is about 7% of your rental cost-plus taxes and fees. Please email for the exact cost. It is highly recommended to purchase travel insurance through the Management Company. Once the reservation is made the Management Company can add the Rental Guardian policy to your reservation.
If Travel Insurance is purchased through VRBO/Homeaway (CSA-Homeaway policy) their policy does not cover any delays or interruption of a stay, especially if a natural disaster occurs, such as Hurricane. Management Company will not be able to refund any monies or move your reservation.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Isle of Palms
Located in Isle of Palms, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Sumter and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Patriots Point and South Carolina Aquarium. Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park and Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park are also worth visiting.
Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
College of Charleston - 24 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 31 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Acme Lowcountry Kitchen - 8 min drive
Circle K - 8 min drive
Windjammer - 9 min drive
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ocean View / Sleeps 14 / Sunshine By The Sea / Grand Pavilion Pool Access located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Isle of Palms Beach and Front Beach. Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course and Isle of Palms Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great space for spending time with family with a short walk to the beach!
Amy L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Hi Amy- Glad you had a nice time with the family. Please come see us again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kara B.
19 Feb 2026
Great Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful stay! Everyone loved the decorations and updated bathrooms in the house. The property was clean, comfortable, and in such a great location. East Island Realty were very helpful before the stay to make sure everything was ready and they were quick to reply when we had questions during our stay.
Kara B.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
We are pleased to see Sunshine By the Sea was a great spot for your winter Getaway weekend and thank you for pointing out what made your stay special.
Great house and community. Close to pools, pizza, pool side food/drinks, amenities, spa, coffee and sweet shop.
100 yards to beach.
scott c.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
Scott, Thank you so much for choosing Sunshine By the Sea for your spring vacation to Wild Dunes. It sounds like you had a wonderful time and took full advantage of all the amenities the home offers! We hope you will spend your next spring break with us too, East Islands Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey S.
21 July 2025
Excellent Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great home a couple hundred yards from the beach. Clean and comfortable with all that we needed.
Jeffrey S.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Rebecca, Thank you for staying with us at Sunshine By the Sea and for taking the time to review your stay. We hope you come visit us and the home again soon!
Kary, We are so glad you had a great time at Sunshine By the Sea and you felt the home was worth it! We hope you come stay with us again soon, East Islands Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tami F.
3 June 2024
Business Retreat
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had rented house for an executive retreat - only steps from beach and 2nd floor master had nice ocean view. Greatly equipped home and comfortable.
Tami F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Tami, We are glad to hear the home was a great fit for your business group and that you found it comfortable and well located. We hope to host you again soon, East Islands Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy J.
5 Aug 2024
wild dunes stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great location with an easy walk to the beach. The house is beautiful especially the bathrooms. The property was clean and had everything you could need. The only item that needs replacing are the bunkbeds.
Amy J.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Amy, Thank you for staying with us at Sunshine By the Sea and for reviewing your vacation. It is great to see that you had a great stay and found the home well appointed and accommodating. The home owner does have plans to replace the bunk bed this winter. We hope to see you again soon, East Islands Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Circleville, Oh
23 Aug 2024
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been coming to Wild Dunes for years. This year was one of our best stays! This house was very clean and inviting. Clean houses are very important to us, and this met our expectations. And the ice machine was everyone's all-time favorite!
A guest from Circleville, Oh
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Alan, We are pleased to hear you had one of your best vacations at Sunshine By the Sea and found the home checked off all of your boxes! Come visit us again soon, East Islands Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
28 Sept 2023
Charmed in Charleston
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing property, just a hundred from the beach on a path. The house is in great condition, kitchen is well stocked, good privacy, very clean, and great neighborhood. We were a party of 8 older adults. Love Isle of Palms and the people and a shout out to Jill at East Islands, made our stay the best.
Mark S.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Mark, Oh Shucks, you make us blush and helping make your stay the best is what we do! Thank you for staying with us at Sunshine By the Sea. We are so happy to hear you found the home amazing and well stocked, also conveniently located. We hope you and your friends come visit us again soon, East Islands Rentals
From a partner site
8/10 Good
amber s.
1 July 2024
Dual Family Beach Trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
What a great time we had! The home had a great location, and was plenty spacious for our two families (4 adults & 4 kids). Key features, the screened in porch, the chic fil a ice machine haha, right next to beach access. Downfalls, the living room couches need to be replaced, the disposal had what seemed to be glass in it, and the TV downstairs skipped every min or so. Otherwise, everything was great, we honestly really liked the house and would come again. Memories were made
amber s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are sorry to hear about the disposal and TV. The glass has been removed, and the TV issue was a cable problem that has been fixed. We hope you join us again! Sincerely, East Islands Rentals.