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Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only.

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A view from a balcony overlooking a beach with a wooden walkway and steps leading to the shore.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A two-story yellow building with a white garage door, a blue door, and a small garden area in front.
A living room with two green armchairs, a blue ottoman, and a striped sofa.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carolina Beach
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

First floor bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

First floor oceanside bedroom

1 King Bed

Second floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

Third floor bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor half bath

Toilet

Second floor master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only.

Watch stunning sunrises from the decks of this three story oceanfront duplex. The third story features a large deck which can be enjoyed in the sun or under the covered portion. Also on this floor is a den/bedroom with a queen bed , kitchenette, and full bath.

On the second floor is a bright living room and kitchen combo with a queen sleeper, the master bedroom and bath, and another half bath. The first floor features a King size bedroom, bunk room with a double bed topped by a single bed, and a full bath. Outside, enjoy a deck with private walkway to the beach.

This vacation home comes equipped with an elevator and plenty of seating to enjoy the views from the decks, beach chairs, beach toys, and most amenities that you would want to make your vacation one the whole family will enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No refunds will be given for hurricanes or storms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 234102vb
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

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kure Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Duplex with Great Decks . Summer rentals Saturday to Saturday only. located?

This family-friendly Carolina Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The access to the beach and the beach itself was spectacular. Plenty of dishes and utensils in the place. It was clean with large spaces. The porches were the best. We spent much time there listening the ocean waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Great place and owners
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
We're glad you had a good visit. Please come back and see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity offered the perfect getaway! It’s a beautiful property with a loving family feel. Tom and Anne are wonderful hosts, great with communication and have a home perfect for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house!

We loved our stay here! Lots of space to spread out. What made it really special we’re all the toys for the kids, books, games, and puzzles. Loved the boardwalk beach access and would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thanks for the nice review. We hope you'll come back and stay with us in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful duplex cottage with great view !Despite a few stormy days the house was a great base camp for spending time with our family. Full of amenities to keep us entertained: games, movie tapes and multiple covered decks to enjoy. The beach view from the house was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Paul thanks for the nice review. Sorry the weather didn't cooperate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Family Time

A beautiful place. Wonderful views of the beach from the decks. We had plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Farlow family

Awesome vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
We're so glad you had a good week and we hope you'll come stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kure beach

We had a great time at this location. There was plenty of room and they had wonderful toys for the children!! There were pillings out front in the water but were perfect for always knowing our location after walking!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Julia, thanks for the good review and for leaving our place so clean. We would love to rent to you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Ever

Great time for the whole family! We love this house and have come back many times now. The only thing is the bed and sleep sofa are a little outdated and uncomfortable. The rest of the house, the town, and the weather were perfect. Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thanks for your nice review. We're working on getting a new bed for the 3rd floor. We hope you can come back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location for Family time

The house was perfect-very comfortable for nine adults. We cooked all of our meals there. The beach access was ideal. We came and went several times a day. It was so nice to be able to see and hear the ocean anytime without leaving the house. The upper level porch especially had a terrific view of the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter getaway with family

Great location! Nice layout and plenty of space. Owner is very friendly and helpful with his communication. Tons of books, games, puzzles and children’s toys are available. Kitchen is equipped with everything needed for cooking meals “at home”. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This is a lovely house and accurately described in the listing. I’ll just note that in addition to amenities that other reviewers have mentioned, the elevator is a wonderful perk when you’re hauling luggage to the upper floors. Also, the beach is wide and clean, the sand is smooth, and the dunes are in good condition. The owner called us before our stay to discuss a very minor issue that had come up, then checked in with us after our arrival and was available by text throughout our stay, although we had no need to make further contact.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kure Beach vacation

Our party consisted of three families with a mix of ages, including teenagers. The layout of the house allowed for plenty of space, both communal and privacy. Each area feels like its own apartment with great porches and living room for group time and meals. The walkout access to the beach can't be beat. You are withing minutes to multiple restaurants and coffee shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Ira, thanks for the great review. Anne and I love sharing our place with families that love it as much as we do. We hope you'll be able to stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach front home on Kure Beach

This is a beautiful beach front property in Kure Beach but within walking distance to restaurants and coffee cafes in Carolina Beach. We were a party of 4 adults, all in our early 70's. The listing description is very accurate. We enjoyed walking on the beach and neighborhoods. Everything we needed was there and the owners are very responsive to any special needs you may have. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for your nice review. We love sharing our home with people from all over the country. We hope you can come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Fall Break

We absolutely loved our stay at Kure Beach. This house is beautifully designed and decorated. It has wonderful functionality for families or multiple couples. It is in a great location with beautiful views of the beach from all three decks, but especially the top level, where you can spend your day from a gorgeous sunrise over the ocean to a lovely sunset with the evening sun dancing on the waves. The owners were amazing to work with and have thought of EVERYTHING you need to have a terrific beach vacation. The elevator is a great addition for older folks. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay so much. We love sharing our home with people who really enjoy being there. We thank you for taking such good care of our place and hope you will return in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Real Home

The usual is true, great views, clean and comfortable home, etc. What truly sets this place apart is that it feels like a home. The small touches of toys for kids, books to read on a rainy day, patio furniture to seat 10 people are things you don’t see with investment properties. Homeowners are very responsive to any concerns and are both kind and friendly. Already planning to see if we can come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Hi Kevin, thanks so much for your good review. We were glad to have your family stay with us. We hope you can come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation property was truly a home away from home! It was extremely comfortable and homey, stocked with every possible thing we could need in the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. For anyone travelling with little ones below the age of 10, this is the perfect place for you! There were tons of toys and books for the children, as well as beach toys and extra beach towels. The beach is a mere 20 second walk away, making it easy to run back and forth as needed for meals, diaper changes, and naps. Everyone felt that they had plenty of space and the beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed cooking at the house and exploring the nearby Kure Beach/Carolina Beach areas. The homeowners were very easy to communicate, accommodating, and thoughtful. This was our young daughter's first trip to the ocean and we had a blast! We hope to stay again soon!
The view from the second floor balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your nice review. We love sharing our home with other families. We hope you'll come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for family with young children.

What a great vacation! This house came with everything we needed to make lasting memories with our kids and grandkids. Our 15 month old grandchild was with us and the house came with a highchair and PacNPlay. Worked out great. The toy kitchen kept the 15 month old and and 6 year old occupied for hours. The 9 year old loved the boggie boards as did the adults! We took advantage of the beach chairs, towels, cooler, umbrella, boogie boards and the sand toys! We usually ended our days by sitting on one of the two beautiful decks facing the ocean enjoying drinks and appetizers. We would definitely come back to this beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thanks so much Linda for your good review. We're so glad you had a great stay. Tom & Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful 2 weeks in Kure Beach

This property is exactly as described, and our family of three had a wonderful two weeks. We had 5 family members visit us a few days the first week, and 2 other family members visited us a few days the second week. There was plenty of room for everyone. Wonderful assortment of beach items like boogie boards, chairs, EZ ups, toys, etc. The only recommendations we have are to modernize the TVs (larger flat screen in the living room and flat screens in the BRs), and either a crock pot or an InstaPot for people like me who like to throw a meal together and forget it. Those are nits to pick, though. We would stay here again without hesitation. Thanks for sharing your home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unexpected find

My husband, 3 year old twins, and myself visit Carolina/Kure beach area every year and typically stay at the same house. However, this year our house was booked so I expanded our search and stumbled upon this gem! Great location, beautiful views, so so many toys for kids! My daughter even left a couple stuffed animals at the house and the host mailed them to us! Will def be coming back next year. Tips about the place: so many toys and high quality beach towels, beach chairs…don’t bring your own save the room! Also for grocery delivery from Walmart to this location use Carolina Beach as the city instead of Kure! Thank you Tom for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thanks Tiffany for your nice review. Anne and I love it when our guests have a great stay with us. We especially love having children enjoy all of our toys. We hope you'll be able to stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family beach getaway

The PERFECT place for a family beach vacation!!! It's a beautiful house, clean, modern, quiet, fully equipped, easy to get to. It has *everything*: sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, fully stocked kitchen (and I mean FULLY), a grill, washer/dryer, games, puzzles, and tons of toys for kids. Even a Pack & Play! We didn't have to bring a thing for our grandkids (4 and 14 months), they loved it. And there's an elevator! Beach access is quick and super easy, and the owners provide all the beach stuff you need: chairs, umbrellas, toys, towels. And a back porch to hose off the sand before going inside. There's plentiful parking, including a one-car garage with an opener. There's a Publix about a mile north, very nice grocery store. The owners are great! Very quick responses to questions, super helpful and friendly. The best. Have food left over? Leave it - the owners give it to local agencies. Wonderful people. The whole family will love this place! I'd give it 6 stars if I could :) We're definitely coming back here. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Peggy, thanks so much for your great review. We love sharing our home with wonderful families like yours. You took great care of our place and we really appreciate it. We would love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time staying here. Beautiful place and a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the ocean, great views all around. Easy check in process and great communication. Had a minor issue that was resolved immediately. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beach house! It was even better than advertised. The home was exceptionally clean, spacious, and had beautiful views from every balcony. Being just steps from the beach made it incredibly convenient, and we loved how peaceful the area was.The location couldn’t have been better—almost exactly halfway between Carolina Beach and the Kure Beach Pier, making it easy to get to restaurants, shops, and attractions in either direction.Our entire family had a wonderful vacation, and we’re already hoping to come back and stay here again next year. We couldn’t have asked for a better place and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and right on the beach, we enjoyed it and would rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Tom Hyatt

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Retired couple with 3 grandchildren. We love sharing our home with families who also love the beach.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful family beach close to Wilmington

What makes this property unique

It's wonderful sitting on the deck with a cup of coffee watching the waves.
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