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Bonaparte Retreat is an affordable coastal community located in Calabash, NC, just minutes from Sunset Beach and the South Carolina border. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, low HOA fees, and proximity to the water, this neighborhood is popular with buyers looking for primary homes, vacation properties, or investment opportunities near the coast.

Homes in Bonaparte Retreat typically range from around $120,000 to the mid $200,000s, making it one of the most affordable communities close to the beach in Brunswick County.

Bonaparte Retreat Real Estate

The MLS data shows a mix of older beach cottages and newer manufactured or site-built homes, with a wide range of options for buyers at different price points.

  • 2 to 3 bedroom homes
  • Approximately 700 to 1,200+ heated square feet
  • Homes built from the 1970s through newer construction (including 2022 builds)
  • Single-story layouts with simple, functional designs
  • Many homes sold fully or partially furnished
  • Lots typically owned (not leased land)

Home Features & Highlights

Homes in Bonaparte Retreat are designed for easy coastal living, with many offering flexible spaces and outdoor areas.

  • Screened porches, sunrooms, and covered patios
  • Split-bedroom layouts in select homes
  • Updated kitchens and flooring in many properties
  • Fenced backyards and storage sheds
  • Carports and expanded driveways
  • Fully furnished, move-in ready options available
  • Newer construction homes with modern systems (roof, HVAC, water heater)

MLS remarks highlight properties with river views, furnished interiors, and updated systems, along with newer homes built as recently as 2022 offering low-maintenance living.

Community Amenities

Bonaparte Retreat offers simple, family-friendly amenities with very low HOA dues.

  • Community swimming pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Playground
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis courts
  • Picnic and recreational areas
  • Golf cart-friendly neighborhood

HOA dues are typically around $250 per year, making this one of the most affordable communities with amenities in the coastal Carolina region.

Location Near Sunset Beach & Calabash

Bonaparte Retreat offers a convenient location close to beaches, restaurants, and coastal attractions.

  • Approximately 4 miles to Sunset Beach
  • Less than 1 mile to Calabash dining and shopping
  • Short drive to Ocean Isle Beach
  • Minutes to boat ramps and marinas
  • Close to golf courses including Sea Trail and Ocean Ridge
  • Easy access to North Myrtle Beach and Little River, SC

The scenic drive to Sunset Beach and proximity to Calabash—known as the “Seafood Capital of the World”—make this location especially appealing.

Bonaparte Retreat Real Estate Market

The MLS data shows strong affordability and steady activity in the Bonaparte Retreat market.

  • Prices range from approximately $122,500 to $235,000+
  • Most homes fall between $150,000 and $235,000
  • Approximately 700 to 1,200 square feet
  • Mix of older homes and newer builds (including 2022 construction)

Short-term rentals are allowed in the community, adding to its appeal for investors and second-home buyers.

Why Buyers Choose Bonaparte Retreat

  • Affordable price point near Sunset Beach
  • Very low HOA fees with community amenities
  • Short-term rental potential (Airbnb allowed)
  • Close to Calabash, golf courses, and marinas
  • Variety of homes from updated cottages to newer construction
  • Great option for primary homes, vacation homes, or investment properties

Bonaparte Retreat Homes for Sale

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$145,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 100602633 MLS
Welcome to easy coastal living in Bonaparte Retreat! This furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a welcoming space for a primary residence, beach getaway, or investment property and you own the land, with no lot lease. Located directly across from the community pool and amenity area, the home features a spacious sunroom, an outdoor deck, two storage buildings, and a two-car carport. Furnishings are included, making it easy to settle in and start enjoying the coast. Short-term rentals are permitted, and annual HOA dues are just $250. Community amenities include a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, and golf cart-friendly streets. Enjoy a convenient location approximately 4 miles from Sunset Beach, less than a mile from Calabash's restaurants and shops, 2.5 miles from the public boat ramp, and 6 miles from North Myrtle Beach, with several golf courses nearby.

9136 E Calabash Dr Sw, Calabash
$225,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100601768 MLS
If you're looking for a beach getaway with all the upgrades, this is it!!! Between 2022-2025 the exterior upgrades are new metal roof, gutters, siding, windows, brick underpinning, porches, vapor barrier in crawl space and a termite bond as well as the septic pumped 2023. Interior upgrades include new subfloors, lvp flooring, kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops,new electrical panel, hvac, water heater, sheetrock in living room, bathroom vanities, walk in shower in primary and new tub and surround in guest bathroom. Refrigerator and dishwasher are newer. This home is on a lot and half and has a free standing carport. Amenities include a community pool, clubhouse, tennis courts and picnic area

9230 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$243,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100590870 MLS
Welcome to your coastal retreat! Built in 2019, this beautiful Clayton Flex Coastal Breeze model offers the perfect blend of relaxed beach living and modern comfort. Start your mornings or unwind in the evenings on the spacious front porch, complete with EZ Breeze windows that allow you to enjoy a comfortable, bug-free outdoor living space all season long. Tucked away in a tranquil setting, this home boasts a peaceful, secluded feel while still being part of a warm and welcoming, easy-going, and golf cart friendly community. You'll love the bright and airy feel inside with a large primary suite with it's own bath and another inviting bedroom with a shared bath. The open plan allows you to feel a part of the group while you cook and prep at the kitchen island, sit at the dining table, or relax in the living room. The flex room can be a great den, office, hobby room or home gym. Through the laundry room, you'll find the side door to a private outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off beach sand. The tranquil back yard features a pergola covered gathering area for eating or relaxing. Two sheds offer extra storage. The oversized carport was added recently to protect your vehicles, RV, boat or golf cart. Take advantage of fantastic neighborhood amenities, including a community pool, clubhouse, multi-purpose court, and an outdoor grilling and dining area--ideal for gathering with neighbors and friends. Best of all, you are less than 10 minutes away from the soft sands and ocean waves of Sunset Beach, as well as local dining, shopping, and golf courses. Whether you're looking for a permanent residence or a coastal getaway, this home is ready to welcome you!

9275 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$192,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100407866 MLS
Beautiful beach style and move in ready, your beach vacation or permanent home is available. Located in between gorgeous Sunset Beach and Calabash, location is exceptional. List of recent upgrades include LVP floor throughout, both bathrooms remodeled. kitchen remodel, fresh paint, and lush landscaping. Fully fenced in back yard, lean-to roof to store the golf cart, plenty of parking for cars and the boat. The large, screened in porch addition is the perfect spot to watch the sunset over the marsh in the distance. Outdoor shower is a treat after a day at the beach. Storage building to keep all your beach and fishing gear. Community offers saltwater pool, clubhouse, and picnic areas for a low annual fee. You will love this home, neighborhood, and location. Act fast.

9151 E Calabash Dr Sw, Calabash
$265,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100570671 MLS
🏡 NEW LISTING IN BONAPARTE RETREAT! 🌴 Looking for a peaceful coastal lifestyle just minutes from the beach? This beautiful brand-new home sits on two lots in the highly sought-after Bonaparte Retreat community and offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and relaxation. ✨ Features You'll Love: ✅ Spacious open floor plan ✅ Easy-care luxury vinyl flooring throughout ✅ TWO family/living areas for flexible living ✅ Large kitchen with center island ✅ Back deck perfect for grilling and entertaining ✅ Community pool directly across the street ✅ Low HOA fees ✅ Tree-lined streets and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere ✅ Just minutes from beautiful Sunset Beach Imagine starting your mornings with a stroll through this peaceful community, spending afternoons by the uncrowded pool, and ending your evenings relaxing on your private deck. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this home checks all the boxes 🏖️ Coastal living doesn't get much better than this!

9115 E Calabash Dr Sw, Calabash
$122,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100566005 MLS
Wonderful Opportunity to own this home that is located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in Bonaparte Retreat. This home needs some structural work! There has been some water damage in certain areas! The sellers have priced it to sell!! Very nice 0.38 partially wooded lot with a view of a small piece of the Calabash River in the front yard. The sellers have tastefully updated the inside of this home. All furniture and personal items are included. Just bring your toothbrush to enjoy this charming little retreat. This home features a nice screened in front porch and a large sunroom. The spacious living room has plenty of room for entertaining. The third bedroom connects directly to the guest bath and the hallway but does not have a closet. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and everything else you may need and all appliances are included. Bonaparte Retreat has a nice recreational area with a community pool, playground, basketball court and a picnic area. The HOA dues are only $250 per year. SHORT Term Rentals are allowed in this community. Bonaparte Retreat is located within a few miles of the beautiful Sunset Beach. The drive to the beach is very scenic. Bonaparte Retreat is a short distance away from Calabash.

9161 Riveredge Pl Sw, Calabash
$174,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100557090 MLS
Sunset Beach Awaits! Just minutes from the pristine, sugar-white sands of Sunset Beach, this charming, fully furnished 2-bedroom bungalow is the perfect coastal retreat. Lovingly maintained and move-in ready, this home offers a desirable split-bedroom floor plan for added privacy and comfort. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including new windows (2019), new furnace (2022), new flooring (2022), and both tubs and showers replaced (2022). The kitchen and laundry appliances were updated in 2021 with a new stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Additional improvements include an enlarged driveway, expanded front porch, added gutters, and numerous electrical outlet replacements. Warm, welcoming, and full of coastal charm, this home is ideal as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity--short-term rentals are allowed. Enjoy being just minutes from Sunset Beach, local restaurants, shopping, golf, and all the incredible coastal activities the area is known for. Come experience the lifestyle you deserve... Love Where You Live!

9243 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$228,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100400831 MLS
Spacious and bright and beautifully updated home in a great location between Calabash and Sunset Beach. Must see to appreciate the quality upgrades. Bright white cabinets, granite, and stainless in the kitchen. Large bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Both bathrooms offer granite vanities and nice tilework. Large laundry room and pantry. LVP or Ceramic tile throughout, no carpet. Numerous outdoor living spaces include large front yard, sun deck, screened in porch, and covered back porch. 1 car garage and large workshop. So many ways to utilize this space. Community offers saltwater pool, clubhouse, and other fun amenities for a very reasonable fee. POA allows boats on site.

9201 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$210,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100395720 MLS
Price reduction so don't wait to welcome yourself to this well cared for home in a quiet amenity rich community in between Sunset Beach and Calabash. Home offers open living areas, 3 beds, 2 full baths, shaded front porch and sun deck. Roof and HVAC replaced 2020. Storage building for all the beach gear. Excellent beach retreat, full time home, or investment opportunity. Community offers saltwater pool, clubhouse, multipurpose court for basketball and pickleball, picnic and grills, swings and playset for the kids.

9078 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$75,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100309112 MLS
Come enjoy living near the coast with this beautiful furnished 2 bedroom and 2 bath single wide home in Bonaparte Retreat. Spacious out building for storage. The amenities include a community pool, club house, basketball court, playground and a picnic area. Close to restaurants, shopping, golf courses and enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean at nearby Sunset Beach. Mobile Home Lenders potential buyers may reach out to for funding.

9274 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$210,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100448347 MLS
Looking for a beachy vibe without the hefty price tag? Look no further! Your coastal beach home awaits you! Whether it is a vacation or permanent, this retreat is move-in ready and available now. Located between the gorgeous white sands of Sunset Beach and the seafood mecca with its own style, Calabash. This home has all the creature comforts and upgrades of a coastal home including LVP flooring throughout, remodeled primary and guest bathrooms, updated kitchen, freshly painted, and sporting lush landscape in a peaceful yet vibrant community. This property offers a fully fenced in back yard, a carport to store the golf cart, ample parking for cars and a boat. Enjoy a distant view of the sun setting over the marsh from the privacy of your own large, screened-in porch. After a day at the beach, stow away your beach and fishing gear in the storage building and then refresh in the outdoor shower. The community offers saltwater pool, clubhouse, and picnic areas for a low annual fee. You will find your little slice of paradise in this home, neighborhood, and location. Most living room furniture and kitchen island convey. Don't delay...this home won't last!

9151 E Calabash Dr Sw, Calabash
$225,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100450350 MLS
Don't miss this UPDATED, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, minutes from the Sunset Beach Pier, with a large outside storage/could-be-garage or workshop on a corner lot on one of the largest lots in Bonaparte I! This clean, bright, freshly painted home (walls and ceilings) features open concept living with a recently reconfigured kitchen featuring new cabinets, countertops, sink, faucet, newer stainless-steel refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, shiplap accent wall, LVP flooring throughout the home (NO CARPET!), new blinds, washer, dryer and a rebuilt septic system! The enclosed back porch is heated and cooled so you can keep the sliding glass doors open for additional year-round living space! Enjoy the community pool, picnic area and basketball court that is all just down the block and the access is included in your low annual HOA fees! Great as a primary home, second home or an investment property. Short term rentals are permitted in this community. Seller received $1,800/month from previous long-term renter. Home is vacant, clean and ready for its next owner! Schedule your appointment today!!

9224 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$210,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100466302 MLS
Water front home on the Calabash Creek with direct access to the Calabash River, also just a few minutes drive to Sunset Beach. Truly a nature lover's paradise. Rediscover peace and serenity in your own backyard. Whether you are in the market for a new forever home, vacation home, or income property with lots of ROI potential, this updated home has it all. Private dock on the tidal creek offers kayakers and paddleboarders access to a beautiful and peaceful low traffic section of the Calabash River. Neighborhood offers a nice community pool for low HOA fees. Your boat has a home here too, no HOA restrictions. Large almost half acre lot includes an oversized two-car garage with a cedar lined storage room. Plus, an additional room off the garage could be used for a home office, tackle or workshop, or owner's lockout storage. This home and all it offers has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

9169 E Calabash Dr Sw, Calabash
$150,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100403235 MLS
Owner Financing available! Charming Calabash Retreat - Rare Open 2 Bedroom + Office Layout! Welcome to this delightful Calabash gem! This unique 2-bedroom home, thoughtfully designed with an office space, offers a truly open and spacious floor plan. Inside, you'll find clever built-ins that provide ample storage solutions, while an additional outside storage shed is included for added convenience. Notable upgrades elevate this home's comfort and style, featuring energy-efficient Pella windows that flood the interior with natural light. The modern HVAC system, complete with a Wi-Fi thermostat, keeps you in control of your climate year-round. This property is a year-round haven, perfectly situated for those who relish beach area living, fishing, golfing, shopping, and serene relaxation. Nestled in a peaceful enclave, you'll find yourself in close proximity to the neighborhood pool, clubhouse, and recreation area, providing endless leisure opportunities. You'll be pleased to discover that Sunset Beach, renowned as one of the finest on the East Coast, is just a 5-minute drive away. Additionally, the vibrant North Myrtle Beach area is within about a 20 minute s. For added convenience, this home may be sold furnished, meaning you can simply pack your flip-flops and embark on your coastal adventure! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Listing agent is broker/owner. Secure your piece of Calabash paradise!

9089 E Calabash Dr Sw, Calabash
$140,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100523555 MLS
Affordable housing in a great location. This two bedroom and a flex room, two bath home is located in Bonaparte Retreat with a very low HOA which includes a clubhouse, community pool, tennis courts, picnic area and playground area. The home has had many upgrades and improvements including most of the subflooring replaced and new LVP, pex plumbing installed where accessible, new insulation and vapor barrier installed, new light fixtures, new ceiling fans, new farmhouse kitchen sink and faucet and all interior has been freshly painted. Exterior improvements include new driveway, sod, landscaping, privacy fence with two gates. Shed is 2x4 construction with cement floor, shelving and electric. This home is not in a flood zone and does not require flood insurance.

9274 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
$159,225
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 100528307 MLS
If you are looking for a little get away at the beach do not look further. This two bedroom, two bath home in Bonaparte Retreat has been totally renovated with new LPV flooring, new appliances, new windows, HVAC is only 3 years old. The home has been painted inside and outside. There is a large screened porch for you to enjoy those lovely evenings. Best of all it comes furnished and ready for you. Bonaparte Retreat has a pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, playground and a picnic area. The association dues are only $250.00 per year.

9040 Bonaparte Dr Sw, Calabash
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