Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters)

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean. There are two white chairs and a small table on the balcony.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window above the sink. There are three white bar stools under the counter.
A two-story blue building with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a garage.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range, and a tiled backsplash.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a large shark decoration, and a view of the ocean through glass doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Coast Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Pine Knoll Shores, NC
  • Place, Crystal Coast Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Downstairs bedroom #1

2 Queen Beds

Downstairs bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Downstairs bedroom #3

2 Double Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom #2

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Atlantic Beach

Located in Atlantic Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Pine Knoll Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • Crystal Coast Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wheelhouse Taproom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters)?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters) on 31 July 2027 start from AU$17,544, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV Beach Hunters) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Atlantic Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal Coast Beaches and Country Club of the Crystal Coast. Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay. Well maintained
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and a wonderful week.

Everything about the house and the process was great. So good in fact we have reserved a week already for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the Beach at the beach

Enjoying morning coffee listening to the surf, plenty of room for mixing with our 18 family members and when a break was needed the master suite was a comfortable sanctuary. Great location, house and vacation for all. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house; even better views

Had a great week at the beach. The house was clean and just as advertised with easy access to the beach and great views. Bruce was very attentive and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Week

We had a great week at the Big Kahuna! The cottage was so spacious, well decorated, and well cleaned. The extra amenities, such as the elevator and industrial ice maker, really spoiled us. The host was great to work with. We will definitely be renting again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind review! Glad you all had a good time. Thanks for Choosing the Big Kahuna! 🤙🏽😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Beach Trip

I'd give the property and the property manager 6 stars! House was roomy and comfortable. Access to garage, ice machine, coolers, beach chairs, and second set of washer/dryer was great. Best stocked kitchen we've experienced during a vacation stay. Back porch and deck was amazing. Nicest property I've stayed at to-date. Communication with property manager was fabulous.....best yet. Hope we have the opportunity to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thank you so much for choosing the Big Kahuna for your family vacation! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! Thanks for being a part of the Big Kahuna Ohana!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer escape

Big Kahuna was a very nice property, we had plenty of space for our whole family. Elevator was perfect for our older family members. The kitchen was well stocked, which was a plus because we cooked in most nights. Property supplied beach chairs, coolers and beach toys. Loved the covered porch. Easy to contact owners for any questions. Close to the stores and plenty of restaurants were nearby. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Week

We felt like this house was perfect for our family - 5 adults and 5 kids under 5. Look forward to renting again in the future. The deck and access to the beach are definite highlights with a great outdoor shower and multiple hoses to spray off when coming up from the beach. GIANT ice maker in the garage would be great if you enjoy fishing, or perfect for keeping things cold on the beach. Kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of games for adults and things for kids in the house which were an unexpected bonus. Communication with the owner was great leading us to check in and throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thanks for the wonderful review! Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Look forward to having you and your family back next year! Thank you for choosing the Big Kahuna!!! 🤙🏽😃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family memories

Our family had a wonderful week at Pine Knoll Shores! The Big Kahuna was perfect for our large family and everyone had space to spread out and relax. The covered porch was the big hang out area and we were just steps away from the ocean!! Bruce and Terry were amazing hosts and were always available if you needed anything. We enjoyed ping pong in the well equipped garage area and a family talent show in the spacious living area. The ice machine was a real bonus!! What a fun week! We will be back next year!! Elliott
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Host and a Great House

Our entire family agrees this was a fabulous house. Bruce was a wonderful host. He contacted us immediately upon booking to introduce himself. He reached out again a month out and while we were there. He took quite a bit of time to help us with restaurant selections. We really appreciate all the help. The house was beautiful. It was extremely spacious, clean and very well stocked. So often things are overpromised and under delivered. Our joke was this was the opposite. We found many more amenities than was listed. Thank you Bruce for making our family vacation a truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very nice house on a very uncrowded section of Emerald Isle, but only 10 minutes away from Atlantic BeachEverything worked well, and there’s lots of extras like boogie boards, and beach chairs and kids toys, along with a big TV and very comfortable chairs in the dining roomThe bedrooms are all a decent size and there are plenty of bathrooms in the house for each bedroom to have its own bathroom, even if you have to cross the hallway to access itThe owner was communicative and an experienced host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great for our large family, lots of space and well appointed. Awesome access to beach, bedrooms had lots of space, porches were a delight. 3 generations all had plenty to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

This was an overall great vacation. The place is gorgeous, the ocean was warm and turquoise colored. The host, Bruce, is a fantastic host, generous and answers fast. The house is perfect, with 3 masters on the main floor for the 3 couples. The kids stayed in the basement and everyone had their bed and was happy! Full of toys for the kids and adults to play, we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Bruce, we will certainly come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great house. Lots of room and funky equipped. Right on the beach which was great for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

The house was everything+ as described. Communication with Owner was excellent and much appreciated. Everyone had fun. The bonus of a full moon over the ocean and the sea turtle migration to the ocean almost in front of the house was a special bonus. This was a wonderful vacation at a great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A True Gem!

The Big Kahuna was a wonderful and relaxing retreat for the entire family! Not only is the home situated in a safe/private area, it has the most spectacular beachfront views and inviting space for friends and family to relax and connect. Bruce is a wonderful host; friendly and responsive for everything. You can tell this home is special with the personal touches noted throughout the home. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeds all expectations

An amazing property and owner. Absolutely no complaints. We were celebrating my husbands birthday and this property made the week very special. So well stocked. So comfortable (beds and furniture). Very spacious and many details that just make it so nice like drawers of hidden toys and a fully equipped bar and kitchen. There were even cake pans for the birthday cake. A+ experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Everything was wonderful and Bruce was great to work with. Great house for kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST VACATION EVER!!!

This house was perfect for our multi family of 13 (8 adults, 3 teenagers and 2 kids). Not only was this house beautiful and perfectly located right on the beach, but some of the elderly family members said they felt like they were on a cruise ship with the views from their balcony!! The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing off the sand!! Bruce was a wonderful host and was always responsive to anything we needed!! Everyone had such a great time and we look forward to returning in the near future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Favorite!

Beautiful home, right on the ocean, great deck and living area, graciously met all our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace at Pine Knolls

For the third year in a row, our family and friends gathered at the Big Kahuna for some fun, relaxation, and family time. The weather was beautiful, the beach was spectacular, and a good time was had! The house is always clean and ready when we arrive. We enjoy being able to spread out to watch TV, read, or nap but we also have room to gather for meals and games. Until next year....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at the Big Kahuna

Our family had an amazing time staying at the Big Kahuna! We had 17 people on our vacation and had so much room to spread out. Big Kahuna is a beautiful home and we would highly recommend it 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations with all the extra's.

Awesome location, ideal for extended families. Well maintained and clean. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

❤ Big Kahuna 🤙

The Big Kahuna does not disappoint! The house is spacious and clean with all the needed amenities. The recent upgrades to the deck are perfect! Our family enjoyed a wonderful week at Pine Knoll Shores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach week

The house is laid out in an excellent fashion and the new decking is spectacular. Wonderful and helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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