Crafting Exceptional Homes Along the Carolina Coast

At Riptide Builders, we specialize in designing and building luxury homes in Sunset Beach, North Carolina — a coastal destination known for its natural beauty, laid-back charm, and vibrant community lifestyle. As the premier builder at Sea Trail Golf Resort, we bring unmatched local insight, architectural excellence, and a commitment to quality that’s evident in every detail.

Blending timeless coastal inspiration with modern design, every Riptide home is built with precision, elevated finishes, and thoughtful detail tailored to today’s lifestyle. Within Sea Trail, our boutique approach allows us to offer a curated collection of move-in-ready homes—each designed to reflect the spirit of coastal Carolina living while delivering exceptional style, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Let us help you find your place by the sea — where luxury, location, and lifestyle meet.

Call our Sales Team at 910-816-4167!

Your Dream Home Awaits on the Carolina Coast!

New home sales remain strong in beautiful Sunset Beach, North Carolina — and there's never been a better time to make your move. Riptide Builders specializes in new construction homes within the premier Sea Trail Golf Resort community, blending luxury design with a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Call Riptide Builders at 910-816-4167, to start your journey home!

Looking beyond new construction? Our team at Sea Trail Realty can help you explore resale properties and other real estate opportunities within the community.

Call Sea Trail Realty at 910-300-9686, and let us help you find the perfect fit.

Effortless Home Design, Curated for You

At Riptide Builders, we make the design of your dream home simple. Our plan library features a thoughtfully curated selection of 40+ floorplans that showcase the best of exceptional design, functionality, and timeless coastal appeal. Use our interactive tool to explore these plans and customize exterior colors to match your vision.

These thoughtfully selected plans form the foundation of our boutique home collections within Sea Trail Golf Resort, built with the craftsmanship and quality Riptide Builders is known for. 

To learn more about our build programs click here or call our Sales Team today at 910-816-4167.

Let’s Start the Conversation

We recommend beginning with a brief introductory call. During this conversation, a member of our team will provide an overview of Riptide Builders, share insight into our home collections within Sea Trail Golf Resort, walk you through available new construction opportunities, and will learn more about what you're looking for in a new home. This is a great first step to determine if we're the right fit for your vision.

Our Sales Office is located within Sea Trail near the South Entrance at 279 Clubhouse Road, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. We are open Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm.

Scheduling is by appointment only.

Call our Sales Team at 910-816-4167

More than just a house.

Riptide Builders creates the house – you make it a home. When we build for you, we provide these services as part of our standard build process. 

Personal Home Build Website

online access for clients

Building your new home is an exciting and important endeavor, and Riptide Builders wants the process to be as smooth and
enjoyable as possible. That is why we provide each of our clients with access to a secure website with all of the details of their new home.

Whether you are at home, at work, on the road, or on vacation, Riptide Builders puts information at your fingertips about your
selections, upgrades, budgeting, build process, construction documents, progress photos, and more.

Design Center

where the vision comes to life

At the Riptide Builders’ Design Center, our team thoughtfully prepares selections that reflect the elevated style and coastal character of every Riptide home. It’s where clients can experience these finishes firsthand — from flooring and fixtures to cabinetry and colors — and be confident that every detail chosen will make the house a home.

Located in Sunset Beach, NC, our Design Center is where inspiration meets expertise, and every styling decision is seamless and timeless.

Design Center is currently open by appointment only. 

Energy Smart

reduced cost & consumption

Riptide Builders has the knowledge and training to complete energy efficient building projects in a safe and efficient manner. What does that mean for you?

Lowered cost of ownership and energy bills. The EPA's Energy Plus standards require the home to be at least 15% more efficient than typical code built homes (2004 International Residential Code) and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes!