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2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Beach
Covered deck on top level of home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8165.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bunk Beds

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard

Welcome to your new favorite vacation home, The Salty Dog ReTreat at Kure Beach, NC! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, dog friendly home sleeps 8 people comfortably in a quiet cul-de-sac less than 2 blocks away from the beach with private beach parking and access. Enjoy the covered decks on 2 levels and fastest WiFi for those working from home or e-learning with kids. Relax in the fenced-in back yard with a hot tub pavilion equipped with an outdoor bar, gas grill, and outdoor shower.

When you arrive at the Salty Dog Retreat, you'll have plenty of parking with access to 2 garages and 2 driveways (enough space for 4 vehicles). Inside the garage, you'll find a ping pong table and beach chairs. If you don't want to walk the 2 blocks to the beach, you'll have free parking and private access to the beach and bathroom onsite.

The first level will bring you to the 3 bedrooms, each with Roku TVs, Sealy Posturepedic mattresses and fresh linens (sheets, blankets, and bath towels), available to you at no additional charge. The master bedroom has a king bed with a private bathroom and access to the deck. The second bedroom has a queen bed and access to a balcony that overlooks the backyard. The third bedroom has bunk beds (full over full) that can sleep 4 people, with access to a second balcony.

The top floor of the home boasts an open floor plan living area for fun, family gatherings. Everyone can enjoy the Roku TV, gas fire place, books to read on one of the covered decks to to take to the beach, board games and a variety of DVDs. WiFi is available to use the Smart TVs to stream popular apps. (Guests must provide their own login information. Cable television is not available.) Enjoy a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and nearly every cooking tool you’ll need. We offer both a drip coffee pot and Kuerig coffee maker, but coffee is not provided.

Up to 2 dogs are welcome (no dog fees!). Breed restrictions apply. Between April 1st and September 30th, the Town of Kure Beach does not allow dogs on the beach; however, Carolina Beach allows leashed dogs before 9am and after 5pm. You're able to take dogs on the beach at any time to Freeman Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation area.

Hot tub is professionally cleaned, sanitized and balanced after each guest.

Check-in is after 4:00PM and check-out is before 10:00AM. To ensure the safety of our guests and due to enhanced cleaning protocols, we are unable to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs at this time.

We provide enough dish soap and paper goods to get your vacation started, but the guests will be responsible for any additional dish soap, paper towels, and/or toilet paper.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs, breed restrictions.
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kure Beach

Kure Beach is home to this holiday home. Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Brunswick Town Historic District. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kure Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard on 16 May 2026 start from AU$572, 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 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard located?

This family-friendly Kure Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was welcoming, clean, well furnished and comfortable. We loved the fenced yard for the dogs and the location in Kure Estates. The host was responsive when we had a question beforehand.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space with a quick walk to the beach! We loved the porches, you can hear the waves, so relaxing. Clean and comfy home, thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our friend vacation. Unfortunately, it rained the majority of the time but the house was great to entertain ourselves. The location was great and the host was quick to respond. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little neighborhood, and close to the beach! We brought our 2 small dogs with us and they also enjoyed the fenced in yard and walks around the neighborhood and to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great house!

We had a great week! The house was perfect and close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anndrea P.

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

Great house rental near the beach!

We had a great time at this rental. It was close enough to the beach that we could walk. Enjoyed the amenities and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Another great stay!

Location was perfect, hot tub was hot, and the yard was great for our dog. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Awesome Vacay

Perfect...loved the house, amenities, and neighborhoods to walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Getaway

This house was awesome, we had an amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

A wonderful getaway with friends

We enjoyed a moms getaway at this beautiful property and couldn't have been more pleased with it - the location and the property itself were top-notch! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Beach Trip

The property is very close to the private beach entrance, which was perfect. The fenced yard was handy with our two dogs along for the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt K.

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

Salty Dog Review

Great Family Vacation Property, and Pet Friendly. Very Convenient Beach Access, and loved my morning coffee on the top deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

GReAT PLACe to StAy!

We had wonderful time with our daughters at the house. Definitely will be visiting again if the house is available! Cleanliness and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Puppy paradise on the beach

We had the BEST time at the salty dog. The home was well appointed, in a great area, and perfect for relaxation. The neighborhood beach access is a huge perk. The neighbors were all kind. Just about 15 minutes down the road is fort fisher state park beach - dogs are allowed 24/7 and so we took our pups there and enjoyed the waves. We had a great time and are so thankful for the space and place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We liked the house, but the photos on VRBO must be pretty old because the place could use some TLC.Many burned out light bulbs in living area and shared closet in two smaller bedrooms; lighting in hall bathroom very poor, missing/broken towel bar in half bath, refrigerator had a red light saying the water filter needed to be replaced as did the Brita water pitcher in the fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Awesome location

We found a real winner here. Great rental, well appointed, hot tub, close to the beach. Everything about this house was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Dog Friendly & Close to Beach

Great space, clean, had everything we needed! The fenced in space is connected to the main suites and was wonderful to just open the door and let our dog run to the backyard. The house was comfortable and felt homey. Great place to stay and just a block from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

maryann b.

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

Great location

The house was in a great location. Found it to be clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The only thing I would recommend is bigger and more bath towels. Also some more tupperware to store left overs. The owner was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Kure Beach did not disappoint

Great location with private beach access. We loved being able to walk a short distance to and from the beach. The beach itself was beautiful and not overcrowded. We also appreciated the very quick and responsive owner when we had a question and needed recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen S.

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

Kure beach stay

Kat was very responsive and totally accommodating. We badly needed a change of scenery and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was exactly what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S.

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

Amazing home near beach

This beautiful home is perfect for traveling with family, friends, and a dog. It has a fenced in backyard with hot tub and tv in backyard, a cozy couch on front deck, and is a short walk to the private beach entrance. We loved our time here and were sad to leave. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Girls weekend

Great, clean place! Was a little worried that it was pet friendly but the house was super clean! Cute decorations, homey vibe, and plenty of extras (chairs, towels, dishes, games, etc.) Safe, quiet neighborhood just blocks from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for vacationing with your pets

House was roomy and very convenient to the beach. We really enjoyed hanging out on the decks in the evenings and listening to the waves. We were grateful we could bring our 2 dogs. My only suggesting is replacing the very stained bedroom carpets with LVP flooring or other non-carpeting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

Upscale, Safe, Quiet Family Getaway

Very fortunate to have the opportunity to spend a week at this property with our teenager and dog. The layout is fantastic with stairs on the inside & out so dog and humans can make their way around easily. Dog can roam from the top deck to the back yard freely and protected inside gates & fences. House was very clean, well stocked with paper products and linens. Appreciated the large kitchen, cookware, nice appliances, and decent selection of knives(rare! at a VRBO!) Neighborhood is quiet and very safe. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect location!

We spent the week of 4th of July here with my parents and siblings and had the best time! There was a bottle of champagne for us which was a nice welcome! The house was perfect for 6 adults to spend time together but also have space. The private beach access was an easy walk and we enjoyed watching all of the fireworks from the beach. It was too hot to really use the backyard/hot tub during our stay but could see that being a great space in cooler months. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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