Guest House Manual
407 Ladyfish Lane, Sunset Beach, NC
Welcome to our Chic Boho retreat in Sunset Beach, North Carolina — a whole home with four bedrooms, nine beds and room for up to 11 guests, minutes from the beach and three top-rated golf courses. This quiet retirement town is made for beach days, golf trips, family gatherings. This manual covers check-in, check-out, house rules and everything you need for a comfortable stay. If anything is unclear, message us on Airbnb — we usually respond within an hour.
- Sleeps
- 11 guests
- Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms · 9 beds · 2.5 bathrooms
- Hosts
- Mona · Co-hosts Nikki and Courtney
- Contact
- Message us on Airbnb (we usually respond within an hour)
Where everyone sleeps
| Master Bedroom (Bedroom 1) | 1 king bed · sleeps 2 — firm |
| Queen Bedroom (Bedroom 2) | 1 queen bed · sleeps 2 |
| Double Twin Bedroom (Bedroom 3) | 2 single beds · sleeps 2 |
| Double Twin Bedroom, Coastal Style (Bedroom 4) | 2 single beds · sleeps 2 |
| Living Room | 1 couch · sleeps 1 |
| Family room with theater | 2 single beds · sleeps 2 |
The home has two levels, and the theater with the projector is upstairs. The garage connects to the living room. A Pack 'n Play is in the master bedroom closet.
Check-in
- Check-in is from 4:00 PM (check-in window 4:00–11:00 PM).
- Your personalized entry code is sent before check-in.
- Self check-in with the smart lock; luggage dropoff is allowed for early arrivals and late departures.
- Early check-in is available on request, subject to availability, charged hourly.
Check-out: before 11:00 AM
Thank you for staying with us! We would appreciate your help with a few simple items before you leave. Later check-out is available on request, subject to availability, charged hourly.
Before you leave
- ☐ Lock all windows and doors
- ☐ Turn off the stove/oven, TV, lights and appliances, and the propane gas fire pit and BBQ grill
- ☐ Leave any provided key on the kitchen counter
- ☐ Return the pool key to the kitchen drawer near the fridge
- ☐ Place all trash in the designated bins and return toys, the crib and baby items to their original location
- ☐ Clean up pet waste and excessive pet hair if applicable, and report any damage (the host works through AirCover)
- ☐ If convenient, start the dishwasher and send us a quick message once you have left
Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back!
Trash
If you are unsure, bag it and leave it inside. Trash bags are under the kitchen sink. There is no trash-out at check-out.
Wi-Fi, amenities and how things work
The Wi-Fi name and password are in your check-in instructions. The home also has pocket wifi.
| Kitchen | Full kitchen — microwave, stove, stainless steel oven, dishwasher, freezer, Keurig + pour-over coffee maker, blender, baking sheet, barbecue utensils, dishes and silverware, coffee. Dishwasher pods are under the sink, with a backup box in the storage room. The icemaker is in the freezer. Trash bags are under the kitchen sink. Ventilate while cooking — use the range hood, and open windows if the alarm still beeps. |
| Outdoors & BBQ | Private patio and backyard, outdoor dining area, BBQ grill. Pool noodles and beach toys are in the garage. |
| Entertainment | Home theater with HD smart projector upstairs; smart TV with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Prime Video apps (please use your own streaming accounts); record player, ping pong table, pool table, foosball, mini golf, board games, books. |
| Bathrooms | Shampoo and shower gel provided. Shower curtain OUT of the tub, liner INSIDE, pulled all around. Leave a break between showers so the hot water keeps up. Extra toilet paper is under the bathroom sinks, including the shelf in the downstairs bathroom. |
| Kids | Children's books and toys (ages 2–5 and 5–10), board games; Pack 'n Play in the master bedroom closet; babysitter recommendations on request. |
| Work | Dedicated workspace, Ethernet connection, pocket wifi. |
| Parking | Free parking on premises. The garage fits 2 standard vehicles; extra cars use the dedicated uncovered pavement parking in front (4 spots). No street parking. |
| Comfort | Air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans. The main thermostat is in the living room, with a second thermostat on the 2nd-floor wall |
Community pool. A short walk away, open until around 10 PM (not strictly enforced), and closed seasonally after late September. The pool key is in the kitchen drawer near the fridge — please return it there before check-out. A missing key carries a $100 HOA fee. Pool toys are in the garage. Please note: this is a shared community pool, not a private pool.
Beach. About 10 minutes to the beach. Low camping-style beach chairs, an umbrella, beach toys and a cooler are provided. Bath towels may be used at the beach or pool — please let us know.
Housekeeping. Housekeeping is available daily 8:00 AM–11:30 PM at extra cost — message us to arrange it.
How-to videos
Smoke alarm — what to do when it beeps
The smoke alarms are interconnected and sometimes sound false alarms — all alarms sound together for 5–7 minutes and may repeat every 5–10 minutes, often between 11 AM and 3 PM, and it is usually not cooking-related. Spare batteries are in the kitchen drawers. There is no step stool or ladder in the house — our cleaner brings a ladder and batteries. Please never feel pressured to remove an alarm; if it keeps sounding, message us and we will send help.
How to grill the perfect steak
How to use the Schlage smart lock
How to light the Weber Genesis II burners
House rules
- Cancellation — We uphold our cancellation policy as we only have each stay available to one group of guests. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your booking.
- No Parties or Events — This home is monitored with security and exterior cameras. Any parties or events are strictly prohibited. Violations will trigger Airbnb involvement and a $500 fine. Visitors above the 11-person capacity are defined as a gathering. A gathering of less than 25 persons is allowed for an additional $200 fee, as long as no more than 11 guests stay overnight.
- Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 8 AM — Please respect neighbors by keeping noise low during quiet hours. Our goal is to provide a clean, comfortable rental and an enjoyable Seattle experience. The patio is next to a neighbor — please keep it quiet there too.
- No Smoking — Smoking of any kind, including vaping, is not allowed anywhere on the property. Violations incur a $300 fee.
- Pets — Dog-friendly only: Maximum of 2 small dogs (<20 lbs). Cats or unauthorized animals are not allowed. Violations may incur fees of $500–$1,000. Pets are not allowed on furniture, beds, pillows, or linens. Bring waste bags and clean up after your pets. If you need an exception for a dog up to around 30 lbs, please ask before booking (about a $75 fee). A dog crate is available in the living room.
- No Shoes Indoors — Please remove shoes when entering to help maintain cleanliness.
- Self-Catering — We provide a starter supply of essentials (toilet paper, oil, salt, pepper, etc.). Guests are responsible for additional food or supplies.
- Early Check-In | Late Check-Out — Early check-in and late check-out are available upon request, subject to availability, and are charged on an hourly basis. Please contact us in advance to arrange these services.
- Trash & Recycling — Please sort trash and recycling into the correct bins. If unsure, leave items inside and the cleaning team will handle them.
- Lost & Found — Take all personal belongings before check-out. If items are left behind, shipping is available for $100 handling + shipping costs. Message us directly; the fee is often waived when coordinated directly.
- No Packages or Mail Delivery — emergency deliveries may incur a $100 retrieval fee.
- Commercial Photography — is allowed.
- Left Behind — Please take all of your belongings with you when you check out. We don't keep personal hygiene products or food left behind by guests.
Safety and emergencies
In an emergency, call 911 first, then message us. The home has exterior security cameras (Ring camera by the entrance and backdoor), smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide alarm, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit (in the first-floor bathroom closet drawer).
Exploring the area
Sunset Beach is a quiet retirement town on the southern North Carolina coast, minutes from Ocean Isle Beach and Calabash, and a short drive from North Myrtle Beach. The recommendations below come from the host guidebook. For more ideas, see the Brunswick Islands visitors guide and the Myrtle Beach visitors guide.
The map is zoomed out to show the Sunset Beach to North Myrtle Beach area.
Popular tourist spots, marked on the map
Near Sunset Beach
- Sunset Beach Fishing Pier, 101 W Main St, Sunset Beach — 900-foot pier with a tackle shop and grill; fishing passes from $10 — about 5.7 mi.
- Bird Island Coastal Reserve, Sunset Beach — 1,300-acre undeveloped barrier island, reached by walking the beach from the west end of Sunset Beach; home of the Kindred Spirit Mailbox and loggerhead turtle nesting grounds (about 5.6 mi).
- Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club, 800 N Sandpiper Club Dr SW, Sunset Beach — Google 4.5 (261 reviews). 27-hole Dan Maples course with a restaurant — about 2.3 mi.
- Ocean Ridge Plantation Golf, 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SW, Ocean Isle Beach — Four championship Big Cat courses: Tiger's Eye, Lion's Paw, Panther's Run and Leopard's Chase — about 2.8 mi.
- Ocean Isle Beach Pier, 1 W First St, Ocean Isle Beach — Google 4.7 (151 reviews). Fishing pier with a tackle shop and grill, plus Fishing 101 classes in summer — about 7.0 mi.
- Calabash Seafood Hut, 1125 River Rd, Calabash — Google 4.6 (111 reviews). Classic Calabash-style fried seafood in the town that calls itself the Seafood Capital of the World — about 4.4 mi.
A short drive south
- La Belle Amie Vineyard, 1120 St Joseph Rd, Little River, SC — Google 4.7 (440 reviews) · TripAdvisor 4.6 (522 reviews). Muscadine wine tastings on a former tobacco plantation; open Wednesdays and Saturdays — about 10.8 mi.
- Barefoot Landing, 4898 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC — Google 4.5 (4,089 reviews). Shopping, dining and entertainment complex on the Intracoastal Waterway — about 15.7 mi.
- Alligator Adventure, 4604 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC — Google 4.6 (2,457 reviews). 15-acre reptile park with 800+ alligators and live shows — about 15.3 mi.
- Cherry Grove Fishing Pier, 3500 N Ocean Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC — Google 4.7 (423 reviews). 985-foot pier with a tackle shop and observation deck — about 9.7 mi.
Myrtle Beach
- SkyWheel Myrtle Beach, 1110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC — Google 4.6 (8,003 reviews). 187-foot oceanfront observation wheel overlooking the beach and boardwalk (about 26.2 mi).
- Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC — Google 4.6 (22,476 reviews). Shopping, dining and entertainment complex around Lake Broadway — about 25.5 mi.
- Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, 1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC — Google 4.4 (16,641 reviews). 330-foot shark tunnel, stingray touch area and penguin exhibits — about 25.2 mi.
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC — 1.2-mile oceanfront promenade with the SkyWheel, shops and restaurants (about 26.1 mi).
Ratings from Google and TripAdvisor reviews, checked October 2026.
Grocery and takeout
Instacart and DoorDash both deliver to the house.
Restaurants
- Calabash Seafood Hut (Calabash) — about 4.4 mi
- Las Palmeras Mexican Restaurant — about 4.3 mi
- The Oyster Rock Waterfront Seafood
- Wing & Fish Company — about 8.9 mi
- Duplin Winery — about 15.4 mi