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Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities

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A covered outdoor area with a round table and chairs, overlooking a beach.
A two-story house with a garage, a small porch, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A spacious living area with a large TV, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen in the background.
A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by lounge chairs and large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Indoor pool
    Enjoy year-round relaxation in the indoor pool — a rare find in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kure Beach
Sleeps 12•4 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Fisher State Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - Floor 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Floor 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Floor 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Floor 3

1 King Bed

Bonus Room - Floor 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Floor 1

Bathroom 2 - Floor 2

Bathroom 3 - Floor 3

Bathroom 4 - Floor 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities

Welcome to Ocean Dunes 1903, a spacious four-bedroom, four-bathroom oceanfront condo located in the highly sought-after Ocean Dunes Resort in Kure Beach. Sleeping up to 12 guests, this three-level coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and breathtaking ocean views throughout.

Designed with groups and families in mind, the home features inviting living spaces on every floor, creating room for everyone to relax and reconnect. The second floor serves as the heart of the home, where you’ll find a bright and open living area with comfortable seating nooks and expansive windows showcasing stunning ocean views. The dining area comfortably seats eight, with additional seating for three at the breakfast bar. The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances and everything you need to prepare meals with ease.

Step outside onto the oceanfront deck just off the living room and take in the beauty of Kure Beach. With lounge chairs, outdoor dining space, and unobstructed direct beach views, it’s the ideal spot to enjoy morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply unwind to the sound of the waves.

Ocean Dunes 1903 offers thoughtfully arranged sleeping accommodations across all three levels. The third floor is home to the primary suite, featuring a king bed, dedicated workspace, smart TV, and private balcony access with ocean views. The ensuite bathroom includes a dual vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. A second king bedroom is also located on this level. The second floor includes a third bedroom with a king bed, while the first floor offers a fourth bedroom with a queen bed. The first floor also features a bonus living space with two twin-over-twin bunk beds—perfect for additional guests or kids. Each level includes convenient access to a shared bathroom.

Guests at Ocean Dunes Resort enjoy access to fantastic amenities, including an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, tennis courts, and private beach access. Beyond the resort, Kure Beach and nearby Pleasure Island offer fishing piers, Fort Fisher Historic Site, the North Carolina Aquarium, and charming local dining.

Book your stay at Ocean Dunes 1903 and experience the best of Carolina coastal living with Carolina Retreats.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3257541vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Carolina Beach, while North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coquina Outcrop - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities?

As of 2 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,984, 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.

Is Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Dunes 1903 | Oceanfront, Spacious Layout, Views + Resort Amenities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Kure Beach and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Coquina Outcrop and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very beautiful. And the view of the beach was stunning. The host was very prompt in answering any questions that I had upon arrival when we got there the house was very clean and you are made to feel like it was your home for the week the kids and a couple of the adults used the indoor pool and said it was awesome. I however, did not because I’m a beach, babe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great with the house. Weather was great and the beach was perfect for a relaxing family vacation. Overall great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our rental property. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing family vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

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

A wonderful escape

Totally relaxing fun escape
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad you found the experience relaxing and enjoyable. It's great to hear that you were able to escape and unwind. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive feedback. It means a lot to know that our efforts to provide a pleasant experience were well-received.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

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

JUST DO IT

This was one of the best rentals I’ve ever stayed in - 100% recommended. You’ll be blown away from the moment you walk in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience during your stay. Your feedback means a lot and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It's great to know that the property exceeded your expectations. I'm honored to receive your 100% recommendation, and I hope you'll have the opportunity to visit again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Gave it a chance; so glad I did.

I really enjoyed this house. The location was incredible. The views are amazing. The home is clean and has so much room. I know some of the reviews commented about the basement, but we did not have issues. We will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Siblings reunion

The place was perfect for our sibling reunion. The house was bery comfortable for 11 people. It was close to a lot of things we wanted to see. The house has great beach access. We are hoping to go back next year. Lord Willing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Beautiful views of the ocean and coquina rock from entire main level and large oceanfront deck. Nice quiet neighborhood. Surprisingly spacious, large bedrooms with smart TVs, fully stocked kitchen, very clean. Master bedroom has widow’s walk with table and chairs for spectacular views. Plus, huge lower level with bunks and separate bedroom. Loved this place, we’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

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

Rainy days

We visited during a topical depression. It rained every day except the day we were checking out. Unit should definitely invest in new mattress. Had a lot of downtime but it was nice being able to just sit and relax without all the hustle and bustle of usual vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you were still able to find time to relax and unwind, which is the essence of a true vacation, during the Tropical Storm. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding the mattresses—thanks to your input, the owner has replaced them to ensure an even more comfortable stay for future guests. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future when the weather is more favorable!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carlos F H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Checkin

Checking was a nightmare door code didn’t work we got there after hours and after 6 hours drive it took about 1 hour to checking due to the code address was sketchy after hours customer service was good and the bottom floor smell bad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
HI Carlos, thank you for the review. When I look back at your reservation, I see that the error was using the wrong door for your guest code. Ocean Dunes is a large complex with 23 buildings and can be confusing after dark if you have never been there. We always reach out to our guest prior to arrival to go over the layout of the community. In the future give us a call anytime with any concerns we are just down the street as we are a local management company and are happy to help in any way we can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Weekend getaway

We spent the long holiday weekend with friends and family. The house was absolutely gorgeous. The living room opened up to the deck overlooking the ocean, the master bedroom had its own private deck that allowed us to listen to the sound of the waves overnight. The kitchen is modern with plenty of dishes , appliances and a refrigerator with filtered water. The kids area in the basement was ideal for the teenagers to have their own space. The living room had 2 separate sitting areas with plenty of seating for all. The location of the house allowed for a short walk across the street to the recreation area. This is our new favorite area. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

richard l.

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

Ladowi Family Vacation

We came back to Kure beach for the first time in 10 years. There were 10 adults, a teenager, and an infant. The house had plenty of space (including the kitchen and bedrooms) for all of us, and the furniture and beds were very comfortable. The ocean views were great, and we spent a lot of time sitting on the decks. The only negatives about the house were the number of cockroaches that we saw, inside and out on the deck, and the musty like smell down in the bottom level. Although the beach is right in the backyard, swimming and boogie boarding was difficult due to the rockiness' of the area. We had to move down the beach for these activities. If you are looking to simply walk in the water, you will be fine here. We also could have benefitted with having additional outdoor trash containers. With our numbers we generated a lot of trash and recycling, but our neighbors decided to use our containers as well, so this created somewhat of a mess on our last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for your detailed review. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your stay. We will look into addressing the concerns you raised, such as the cockroaches, musty smell, and availability of outdoor trash containers. Your comments will help us improve the overall experience for future guests. We're glad you enjoyed the spacious accommodations and ocean views. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jordana D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Underwhelming

House smells like mold, my little boy coughed the whole time; the late 4 pm check-in and early 10 am checkout is too restrictive. Also you are supposed to check in no earlier than 4 but if you don’t arrive by 4 to the office to pick up parking pass they are calling you to say they are closing soon, are you coming? WORST of all, check-out instructions include leaving all dishes clean and put away, as in not even clean in the dishwasher; however there was no soap for either the dishwasher or liquid for hand washing dishes…..so disgusting. The proper cleaning of dishes for the next guests should NOT be entrusted to the previous renters, I was so grossed out when I realized we had been drinking from mugs that had likely only been rinsed. By the time you’ve stripped all the linens from beds, gathered all towels, taken out all garbage and (supposedly) cleaned all dishes, all before 10 am, you feel like you’ve done half the cleaning job for the cleaning company. It’s too expensive for this level of service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
HI Jordana, we are happy to help with early check in and late check out with notice, in the future when staying with us just ask for a 1pm check in and a 12 pm check out. If the home is not a back-to-back stay & we have time to rearrange housekeeping, we can absolutely make this happen for you. We are also happy to arrange to leave your parking passes and pool passes at the unit, we send out check in instructions 24 hour prior to guests. Since our travelers drive right past our office most stop in to pick up these items, but again we are happy to accommodate with notice given. We do not require owners to provide soap products, your check in instructions come via email & there is a list of items to remind you to bring including soap etc. But since this review I am happy to let you know, this owner has stocked up on all items and supplies everything you could possibly need. We are so sorry to hear about your little one and his cough being ocean front the lower level of homes can feel damp, the owner has installed a professional dehumidifier for any future concerns. We look forward to hosting you in the future and if you have any questions, please feel free to call us directly.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amy H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
This house has wonderful bones, is in a wonderful location, and has beautiful views of the ocean. Unfortunately, it was also the filthiest and poorly maintained property our family has ever had the (mis)fortune of renting.Immediately upon walking in to the main level, our family noticed a broken floor tile, hole in the wall, dented dryer, & crushed bugs on the living room carpet. There was a brownish sludgy substance caked under the shelves of the fridge. All of the vents showed age & rust. What appeared to have formerly been a vanity copper sink in the bar area was rusted over. None of that would be worth noting if they were the only issues. Unfortunately, this home carried some legitimate health issues for our group - which contained a mix of adults and children with autoimmune & other health issues. The basement in the home at check in was 90% humidity, reeked of mildew, & the bedroom on that floor was unusable throughout our stay due to the overpowering odor. The upstairs master bedroom smelled of & had visible mold on the walls and ceiling of the closet. Property management’s solution was to treat it with bleach, primer, and run a humidifier from the master closet to the master bath sink all week. This caused the master bathroom and bedroom to reak of mold all week. The electricity frequently flickered in the home when plugging things in. Property guest services manager was supposed to call me & I’m still waiting for that call. Definitely steer clear!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the home’s location and views, I want to sincerely apologize for the many issues you encountered during your stay. From cleanliness and maintenance concerns to the more serious health and safety issues you described, it’s clear we fell far short of expectations — and of the standards we set for ourselves.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley S.

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

Vacation Issues during our stay

Check in was great. Received a text while in route that the unit was ready. Thinking it was going to be a trouble free vacation, proved wrong. On Monday, maintenance came by saying the previous occupants reported water was coming from the ceiling & was using a bucket to catch the water. This led us from not using the washer during the stay for fear of the same thing happening. Sheets that were delivered for the king bed, did not fit, which meant a call to have new ones delivered. Third day, the door knob came off & our attempts to put it back in place failed, leading to another maintenance call. The biggest complaint was finding black mold on the ceiling adjacent to the downstairs bedroom/bathroom. Maintenance came & found the ceiling was wet in 3 different locations & sprayed Kilz to cover each location. My husband spent 2 days inside for maintenance issues, which was not what our vacation was supposed to be about. I feel we are justified in a portion of the amount paid to be refunded by the owner, as it is a unit that we would not suggest to friends for future travel plans. This is our 3rd condo that we have rented at Ocean Dunes, and is by far, the one with the most issues that we have experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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