Make a Wish to Come Back to the Beach!

I’m walking the beach tonight. There’s a cool breeze blowing from the west and flashes of heat lightning over the ocean. At ten o’clock there is no one on the beach, except for me. I take a seat in the sand under a crystal clear sky with millions of stars and try my best to recall the summer. Many times I find it hard to concentrate and think out here with the soothing sounds of the ocean.

It was a great summer. Familiar faces and new guests came to the beach even in this tough economy. It’s such a great feeling to see families out on the beach having a great time; knowing that this year has been a pretty stressful year. Now schools are in session and families have left town. With a blink of an eye, June has turned into September, and the beach has turned into somewhat of a ghost town. We do have guests that enjoy the quiet, peaceful feeling that the off-season months bring. I highly suggest giving it a try.

Labor Day weekend will bring a burst of energy back to the beach as families drive in for that one last breath of summer. A lot of our vacation homes do support a nightly stay, so bring your family down to the beach to celebrate Labor Day! With warm temperatures and 85 degree ocean water, this weekend is tough to pass up. Restaurants and attractions are still open. Check our website for a place to stay or give us a call in the coming days to see what’s available.



Written By: Jake Foutz - Marketing Supervisor, Sunset Properties

Out on the Water With the Hurricane Fleet

Sunset Properties held an employee outing on one of Hurricane Fleet’s fishing boats last week. We took an evening cruise out to the Sunset Beach bridge and jetties that separate our islands from the busier stretch of South Carolina’s Grand Strand. I enjoyed the much needed time on the water and seeing a part of the community that I normally wouldn’t see from the island. We all had the opportunity to see the bridge from the water and catch a memorable sunset off the jetties at Bird Island. The great hospitality of Hurricane Fleet’s captain and crew kept us relaxed and at ease on the water.

For over 25 years, the Hurricane Fleet has been the premier choice of fishing for guests. They offer group fishing trips, Tuna fishing, Shark fishing, and Dolphin sightseeing tours where you can also see how shrimpers make their living. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the waterways and do everything possible to ensure a great time. I highly recommend scheduling a morning or afternoon to go fishing, or cruising, with the Hurricane Fleet. Do check out their website for more helpful information.





Written By: Jake Foutz - Marketing Supervisor, Sunset Properties
Pictures By: Jake Foutz

Try the Gelati at Sunset Slush

This past week, I had the opportunity to get away and visit my favorite refreshment stand. After a long day at work and then the beach, I visited my friends at Sunset Slush for a cool treat. I typically stick with my usual Mango and Lemon Lime combination, but I was in for something different that night.

During my previous visits to Sunset Slush, I'd shy away from the Gelati because I thought it had something to do with ice cream and coffee. Well, I don't like coffee and never will. But, a Gelati is actually a combination of ice cream and your flavor of choice for Italian Ice. I decided to try Mango and Vanilla ice cream, in which they refer to it as Creamsicle. I was blown away with incredible taste! The Gelati has stolen my attention and I'll remember to grab a larger size next time I visit.

Sunset Slush has many different flavors of Italian Ice and can make up anything you dream. Try their Gelati selections and ask for a Rootbeer Float or even an Iced Coffee flavored Gelati next time you visit. How about a Gelati Pie for the whole family? These are made with ice cream and Italian Ice with a tasty graham cracker crust. Their pies are perfect to take back to the cottage and enjoy for desert after a family cook-out.

Written By: Jake Foutz - Marketing Supervisor, Sunset Properties