Sunset Sand Castle offers a tranquil beachfront escape with stunning ocean views, easy access to the beach, and a comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy modern conveniences like high-speed WiFi and an inline gas BBQ outside while taking advantage of provided surfboards, boogie boards, bikes for exploring nearby restaurants within biking distance.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views!
*Under new management as of April 2023! Premier Host, Tyler, has been managing vacation rentals in this beach community for several years (and grew up in the neighborhood) and is committed to exceptional service and ensuring our guests have a great experience!*
Sunset Sand Castle is a breath of fresh air, located directly on the sands of Sunset Beach with stunning ocean views and easy beach access right out the back door. The backyard is perfect for sunny days with plenty of patio furniture and a gas grill, while the inside has a comfortable atmosphere with all the modern conveniences you could hope for.
Truly the ideal beach house getaway, surfboards and boogie boards are provided for your enjoyment, plus a small fleet of bikes to explore the area!
The Sand Castle is an excellent fit for family vacations, with easy beach access and a bunk room for the kids, but there's something special for parents too!
The master bedroom boasts picture windows that run the length of the room and span nearly the entire "wall," leaving nothing between you and the spectacular sunsets that give the community its name. A recently added couple's balcony makes it possible to really take in the full experience (glass of wine in hand, might we recommend).
As the day fades away, enjoy quiet nights winding down as a parade of lights passes by from ships heading into nearby Long Beach Harbor. This makes for such a peaceful setting that guests have a hard time deciding which vista they enjoyed more!
Things to know: Parking - one car on the street behind garage (with additional street parking nearby) Full kitchen (with dishwasher) High-speed WiFi Inline gas BBQ outside New Washer and Dryer onsite Beach towels, boogie boards, surf boards, chairs, and bikes provided Outdoor shower for post-beach rinse off
Guests have full access to the house including use of the garage
Premier Host, Tyler, is available 24/7 during your stay, feel free to reach out with any questions!
The home, called Sunset Sand Castle, sits directly on a long stretch of sandy beach perfect for sunbathing, water sports, and sunset strolls. There is a wide selection of restaurants within biking distance and a long ocean promenade for bike rides.
Depending on the distance, car or bike are the best forms of transportation. For those who will not be driving/renting a vehicle, Uber and other rideshare platforms pair well with our bikes for the shorter rides!
Trash pick up is every Friday and Monday morning - simply pull the filled cans up to the white line (only a few feet away) the night before to ensure timely pickup
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Bicycles
Bodyboard
Water sports equipment
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Maximum of 10 people at the home at all times.
No loud noise or music after 9 pm, please respect our neighbors.
No parties or events. Any sort of party or event is strictly prohibited. The neighbors will report parties/events so please do not try.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Guests will be evicted if found over capacity rule
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Guests will be evicted if found over capacity rule
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-2026-0020
About the area
Sunset Beach, a neighbourhood in Huntington Beach, is home to this holiday home. Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Port of Long Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Aquarium of the Pacific and Orange County Fair and Events Center. Check out an event or a game at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, and consider making time for RMS Queen Mary, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Huntington Beach travel guide
Is Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views! located?
Located in Sunset Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach Beaches. Bolsa Chica State Beach and Orange County Coast are also within 5 minutes.
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Sunset Sand Castle Oceanfront Home with Panoramic Views! Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Cozy beach cottage with beautiful views. Lots of outdoor beach furniture and bicycles to ride. Close to shopping. Me and my friends had a great, relaxing time.
Our stay here was awesome! The house is as described, beautiful backyard beach access, couch and beds were comfortable, large enough living room and kitchen to accommodate family of 6. Beach equipment was more than enough and still in good shape! We did have a second car and parking was easy to manage. The winter sand berm was still up but did not block view from 2nd floor master bedroom, and was easy enough to walk over for my 70 yr old mother and the kids. We had some minor questions on check-in that were promptly answered. Would definitely stay here again.
Loved this property! Has everything you need, a shortage happened with the microwave on day 1 and the host Tyler immediately replaced it, same day without inconveniencing us! The rooms were spacious, the view was breathtaking, it has everything you need, location is perfect and we cannot wait to go back. My family including the kids cannot wait to return to this same house, is next month too soon?!One can only wish
My family enjoyed their time at the beach! Their only less than positive attitude was that the house by no means matched the pictures in the advertisement.
Great location right on the beach. The home has a great layout for friends or family with tons of extras included - bikes, beach toys, games, surf gear, beach chairs, towels! The master suite has incredible views, we left the balcony door open & fell asleep to the sound of the waves crashing. This is our 2nd stay w friends from high school & we're already talking about our next trip.
Christy B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
harold d.
9 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Family GetAWay
We had a great time over Memorial Weekend and enjoyed our stay. However there are things we need to point out: The garage is NOT usable for a car, so there is only 1 parking space, most of the outlets in the kitchen don't work, no dishwasher soap even though we were supposed to wash dishes, TV upstairs did not work at all and the downstairs TV was only Netflix. We were also disappointed that communication with the manager was not good, and we would have preferred to know ahead of time that we wouldn't hear about check-in until the last minute.
Pictures were clearly photoshopped, great location, cleaning crew was horrible, had to buy some basics - measuring cups, spatula, dish soap…etc. Outside area was less than clean
Anything padded (bar stools, seat cushions) could use a deep clean. As seen in previous reviews we had issues with the microwave, tv in upstairs main bedroom and the dryer. We couldn’t wash any clothes while there which was a bummer for a larger family. The access to the beach was perfect and we all enjoyed that. We used Instacart and had groceries delivered and made several meals. This rental definitely needs a new set of pots and pans. The master bath has a lot of water pressure and hurt a little to shower. All and all we had a great time and would stay there again.
Alexandria C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carlos D.
17 Mar 2019
A home away from home where your backyard is the sea!
The moment I saw the pictures, I knew this would be our daycation destination. The pictures were representative of the actual house. The kitchen and living room were roomy yet cozy. The bedrooms were spacious, the master bedroom had the million dollar ocean view! The icing on the cake was the sandy backyard. It had an area for privacy that was spacious with a laid back feel. Just a few steps away, you are welcomed with a seating area that showcases the ocean as your backdrop. This is where we spent most of our time. For a group of 10, you won't be disappointed. There's Bikes, boards, toys and a nice grill at your disposal. Please enjoy responsibly.
Carlos D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Megan P.
30 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great Location- Smaller Than Expected
This house is in a great location with direct access to a gorgeous beach. Great views!! However, the home was significantly smaller than we expected, smaller than the pictures made it look, and significantly smaller than the other three houses we rented for our coworking trip. The bathrooms are also super tiny and one is located right off the kitchen. As other reviews mentioned, there is so much furniture that its hard to move around. We weren't there much so it worked for what we needed but if we were spending much time there, it would have felt disappointing. Also, the communication with the owners was hit or miss.
Megan P.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Donna M.
18 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Property #1471375, reservation HA-15L1HH, Huntington Beach, CA
We are unhappy with the rental for several major reasons:
1) There were homeless people camping across the street from the property during our stay. Despite this obvious risk, security of the property was questionable because the lock on one of the sliding patio doors would not lock properly. Our next door neighbors mentioned that someone outside their party used their patio hot tub during the early hours of one morning. This shows how easy it could have been for us to have had a break-in due to the faulty lock.
2) When we moved in on Friday night, one of the king beds was broken and not useable. We repaired it ourselves after talking to maintenance person who could not come out until Monday.
3) The flooring in the kitchen was uneven in front of the dishwasher/sink area and was a trip hazard which we tripped over.
The deck flooring in two locations was badly buckled. Some of the deck boards were bolted down with the bolt tops sticking up at last a half inch causing possible injury to bare feet. We covered up the bolts with the outdoor floor mats. We kept tripping on the uneven deck flooring at the end of the outdoor hallway leading to the back of the property,
4) The hot water fixture in the downstairs bathroom sink had almost no running water. Consequently we could not wash our hands with warm water in the downstairs bathroom.
5) The downstairs bathroom window has a broken latch, again a security concern.
6) Although recent upgrades have been made to kitchen appliances, the property overall was substandard and shabby. There was so much old dirty furniture in the family room that movement was greatly constrained for our party of eight which included two small children.
I would not rent this property again.
House was perfect for myself and family. The location was excellent. Furniture didn't bother us, we simply moved some into the garage and created more space. Bikes are useless, so if you want to enjoy a nice bike ride during your stay, rent or bring your own. Overall really enjoyed our time in Sunset Beach.
Had an amazing time. The house is wonderfully located and plenty of room to enjoy this beach. Only thing missing that could be a make or break with us was a fireplace/ring in the back. Our neighbors had one and we were quite jealous! But other than that one missing item, the place was great! Had a wonderful time.
Do not stay here. VRBO should take down until improved. READ THIS before you rent!
This is our only time EVER giving a negative review for a VRBO property. We have stayed in many VRBO homes and have had overall very good experiences. We know that sometimes with a rental home some things might go wrong. No big deal. This situation was very different. After we got home, they sent us a notice that they wanted additional money for cleaning. Mind you, the cleaning fee was already nuts considering this is a small house. They DID NOT provide us with ANY checkout instructions, we ALWAYS leave a home compliant. We DID NOT abuse this home. Our home is nearly triple the size, in a major metropolitan area and it is half the cost charged twice a month to clean our house, our housekeeper has been with us for 14 years. I don't think she would stick with us if we were wrecking our house like a bunch of 80's rock stars. Anything these property owners asked of us we did. We had been willing to just grin and bear the experience and not review until the extra charge was sent. Here's what you should know:
-no check in information, even day of, had to message and call multiple times to get access to house
-house 85 degrees inside when we entered, AC only helped in upstairs hall, bedroom ceiling fans inoperable.
-dishwasher soap tray does not close, had to wash all dishes by hand, very inconvenient with 6 people
-washer does not work, also inconvenient with 6 people. (we know they knew about this and did not tell us)
-requested wifi info multiple times, did not receive until 4th day of stay
-no hot water in downstair shower, this is the best shower in the house and was unusable. Master bath shower has painful water pressure and main bath shower shoots right out the door when you get in, soaking the whole bathroom
-torn up furniture cushions in home and on patio furniture
-took time out of our vacation to be present for a microwave repair person to come and work on behalf of owner (repair person spoke with owner while there, we overheard them discuss broken washer)
-"fleet of bikes" are corroded, falling apart and mostly unusable
-every evening many homeless people set up camp in park next to front of house right outside downstairs bedroom. They did not seem dangerous. Police come every morning around 6-7 AM to clear them out
We have escalated rejecting their request for more cleaning funds and have asked for funds back. This seems more than reasonable in my opinion. I have given them days to respond and have heard nothing.
House with a view but low on supplies and maintance
It was a great location, right on the beach with beautiful views. The home had lots of sand chairs, some that were old and dirty. The outdoor couch was very dirty, we didn't sit on it. The inside was alot smaller then the pictures. The fireplace and microwave didn't work, however there was a small counter microwave that worked. We called and they didn't respond for 4 days, on which they sent a repair man without notice or any warning. There was one small shampoo & conditioner, and toilet paper in each bathroom, enough for one person and we had 7 people for 5 days, one roll of paper towels so we had to go to the store to get supplies. We also had to fold someone elses towels that were left in the dryer in order to dry clothes. There was also a big buckle in the kitchen flooring that was a tripping hazard.
I normally don't complain about little things but there was a lot for the price we paid. All in all we still had a great time and even wanted to stay another night. We most likely would not rent this home again.
Location is excellent. Right on the beach. View from master suite is amazing. Owner provides plenty of beach toys, surf boards, boogie boards, beach chairs, etc. great restaurants within 2 miles. Would visit again.
tony k.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Terri Jane B.
29 Oct 2021
Liked: Check-in, location
Lasting memories were made, but there were some issues….
The good: we had an AMAZING time, and I wouldn’t trade this time I was able to get with my family for the world. Sunset beach is a special place in our hearts, I hadn’t been there in years and I was crying when we left because I just wasn’t quite ready to leave yet.
The bad: the outlets in the kitchen don’t work. I alerted the property manager and they said they would get an electrician out, but that never happened. We were there several days so there was plenty of opportunity, nobody ever showed up. The grill outside is useless, well beyond repair, needs to be tossed. There’s a TON of furniture, a blessing and a curse, depending on how many people you have. We brought our own nespresso so only having one outlet in the kitchen to work off was annoying, and lack of response super frustrating. The view from the master is everything it claims to be, but the price tag with issues that could be rectified easily…. :/ we will be looking for another place next spring break.
Property is gorgeous. Any and all beach toys and needs are fully accessible. View and Beach access is phenomenal. There was plenty of sleeping areas and bathrooms for our family of 7. Would definitely stay again.
I will start out with the good things: The location is great, you are right on the beach and there are many things surrounding the area to do. The view is gorgeous as shown on the website. The master is great...but so much furniture you can hardly move around other than the sleeping area!
The reason for my low review (which I hate to do) is listed below:
*The property was dirty-the kitchen cabinets, dishes and cups. The coffee cups were black inside like old coffee was left there and it was on multiple mugs
*There is so much furniture in that house you can hardly move around, we had to move so much into the garage and move it back upon departure
*.The microwave did not work, The dryer did not work and the bunk beds are so warbley out of the 4 kids (this room was a main reason I rented the house) 1 slept in that room because they did not feel safe sleeping on top bunks...squeeking and moving around so much
*I contacted management to fix micro, beds and washer and did not get a repair person
*There was a rodent running around the first night, I called and pest control came to set traps (OMG Not FUN)
*Of the "fleet" of bikes" that are advertised about 5 of the 13 are operational
*The main floor bathroom did not have hot water, they sent a plumber who stated it worked and to just leave it running until the desired temp...I left it on 5 minutes still didn't heat and then just turned it off....so all 7 people shared 2 bathrooms to shower...
*Day 3 there was a leak in the garage from the pluming in the ceiling prob from the OLD bathrooms...
*They did send their housekeeper to "reclean" (vacuum) and take the wet towels to launder them and return them. She was lovely!
I would never return to that house for a relaxing vacation....Again, I am not one to leave a review, but this was just unacceptable...
They were apologetic and offered me $750 refund 🤷♀️
Location is everything when you want a beach vacation, and this house is in the PERFECT location!
The master bedroom had the perfect view.
If you want a cozy beach house vacay. This is your place.
Great location! Property and house were very nice. We were able to enjoy the beach and sunshine in private outdoor space. The house itself is nicely furnished and has lots of character. The only complaints I had was with the pots and pans and outdoor grill. The cookware was dirty and in need of replacing. The outdoor grill not only was missing Propane it was completely was unusable/unsafe.
I would definitely stay here again but would like to see a working grill and some updated cookware.
You can't beat the location of this house. It's right on the beach...so nice. The house also has everything...laundry machines, bikes(there's a nice bike trail around), and a fully stocked kitchen. The master bedroom view is breathtaking. We will definitely be back in the Summer. Kids said it was the best trip they ever had.