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AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it!

Family-friendly holiday home in Kure Beach

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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fenced back yard with great covered carport that can hold 4 vehicles.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Front Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor private shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it!

Lots of NEW updates and touches! ☀️🌊🏖️ BRAND NEW MATTRESSES!

The perfect getaway! Our beach home is a true gem and the perfect place to make new memories. It’s also pet friendly with prior approval. It has been fully updated and is equipped with everything you’ll need to have an amazing vacation. With just a short walk (or drive) to public beach access just down the street, you are only minutes to ocean and all the fun that awaits you at Kure Beach.

The inside of the home offers the following features:

Let’s start with this!! Pellet ice machine just like chic-fila! Yup! It’s as amazing as it sounds. As much as you want during your stay! ❤️👏🏽❤️

2 Bedrooms – A master bedroom with a king-sized bed, large closet, dresser, 2 night stand tables with drawers and a flat screen tv + a second bedroom that contains two spacious bunk beds with double sized bottom bunks, twin sized top bunks, night stand, shoe storage area with luggage stand and a dresser. Each bedroom has regular blinds and blackout shades to ensure the most restful sleep and includes linens!

2 Bathrooms – A bathroom with a shower/tub combination and one with a walk-in shower. Shampoo/conditioner and towels are provided for your convenience.

Large, Open Kitchen – This state of the art kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, cooking utensils, a Keurig coffee machine (small regular coffee machine too) blender, a Cuisinart, ice cream maker and an under counter ice machine that makes ‘rabbit pellet’ ice cubes ideal for both drinks and filling your cooler to take to the beach.

Dining Area – Consists of a large dining table that expands to accommodate a larger crowd, as needed. It has a large cushioned bench and chairs for seating.

Cozy Living Room – A lot of care has gone into preserving the ‘old charm’ of the antique, knotty pine wood wall paneling while creating a very open, inviting respite. This is the original coast guard house of Kure Beach! A big sectional sofa (with a fold out double bed) is the perfect place to enjoy the large flat screen tv with Blu-ray player and a Bose radio. There is also built in storage in the corner of the living room containing board games, playing cards, puzzles, DVDs and much more for your entertainment.

The outside of the home offers the following features:

Top loading washer and dryer - Detergent is provided.

Private HUGE outdoor shower – The perfect area to rinse off the sun lotion and sand after a long day at the beach. The shower has both hot and cold water and an area to store your towel and clothes while you shower. It’s HUGE and totally private!

Undercover Carport – For storing your vehicle(s) or beach toys, especially nice on rainy days.

Clothing Line – For hanging up your wet bathing suits, clothes, towels so they can dry in the fresh ocean breeze.

Fully Fenced-In Backyard – A large, grassy area perfect for playing outside and doing cartwheels :) There is also a patio area with a couch, loveseat chairs, tables and a grill covered by a canopy to keep you cool on hotter days.

Outdoor Storage Building – Houses beach chairs, beach umbrella, fishing poles, beach toys, buckets, shovels, boogie boards, corn hole game portable for the beach, beach checkers, Bocce ball set, casting net, 2 adult bikes, and beach wagon for your use. WE SUPPLY ALL YOUR BEACH TOYS AND NEEDS SO YOU DONT HAVE TO!! Don’t forget we provide beach towels too!

There is seating in the front yard with a table for your drinks where you can actually sit and see the ocean! It's such a treat to say we "DO" have an ocean view! :) we are a dog friendly home but you must have approval prior to bringing your dog. 🐾

The town of Kure Beach is a bustling beach community and there is so much to enjoy in walking distance to the house to include the Atlantic ocean, pier, restaurants, playground, tennis and basketball courts, baseball field and Frisbee golf course. Inside our home, you will find a folder with detailed information on the many places to eat and activities to experience.

Nearby is Carolina Beach where you can drive your 4-wheel drive vehicle onto the beach at Freeman Park and a harbor where you can rent Sea Doos and deep sea fishing boats. There is also a very impressive NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher and access to the ferry system that can transport you to Southport and Baldhead Islands.

Our family has loved Kure Beach for 45 years with many generations having had the opportunity to enjoy this little piece of heaven. We have no doubt you will cherish your time here as much as we have in each and every season. Whether you are a family, a couple or just getting away by yourself for a bit of rest and relaxation, it’s the perfect place to reconnect, recharge and revel in the beauty around you. We look forward to your visit!


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
With prior approval
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Pets

Pets allowed
With prior approval!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only!

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
Please remove all poop deposited on the property if you traveled with a dog.
Please be sure all used linens and towels are washed and left in the dryer before your departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking allowed indoors! Dogs only allowed with prior approval from owner.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With prior approval
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
Property # 4429357

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Joe Eakes Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kure Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Havana's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Alley's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AMAZING place!Close to beach, pier and restaurants.Huge fenced yard! This is it! located?

This family-friendly Kure Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Joe Eakes Park, Kure Beach and Gurney Hood Barking Lot. Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LuAnne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lace that met all our needs. Will definitely be booking again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds. Cozy adorable home nicely decorated. Excellent condition fenced yard for the pup. Attention to all the tiny details appreciated. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage three blocks from the beach. Quiet neighborhood and great fenced back yard space!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, well kept home. Family and pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our time spent there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've stayed here before and it's a lovely place, just a few minutes walk away from the beach. The property owner is easy to communicate with, and she went above and beyond what is expected by offering our family flexibility when our plans changed. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfection
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Great stay!

Adorable cottage, perfect for a small family. Clean and felt very personal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Z.

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

Awesome location

Awesome location, awesome property manager
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M., Burlington

Great house

Perfect for a little getaway. Excellent location. I will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenni M.

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

Loved the area, cute beach house!

Everything you need, and then some at the beach house. Close to the beach and family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Loved the place

We enjoyed they stay here. It did not disappoint. Very clean and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin D.

Nice clean home and close to the beach!

We had a wonderful time at this location. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Clean, upgraded, lovely home

Had a great stay. House was very clean and super convenient to beach and restaurants. Love the fenced back yard and outdoor shower!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

RON F.

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

Loved the place very clean close to the beach secure area

A1
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

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

Family Vacation

I was very impressed with the property. It was the best stocked place I have ever stayed at. Plenty of room for my family of 6. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Great place

Perfect place for a small family. Wonderful area, neighbors and very clean. Easy access to the beach. And anything you could want or need for the beach is there to use. Loved it! Would definitely recommend and will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolen T.

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

Great accommodations from a great owner!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this property. Ashley was very friendly with great communication! No complaints and would definitely use again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

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

Very Nice Beach Cottage

This cottage is comfortable, near to the beach, and near to many attractions. We enjoyed the yard as well, since we had a toddler and 2 dogs with us. The owner was very helpful with her recommendations, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Sweet Spot

This was a perfect little place to hang out for Memorial Day weekend. Great access to everything and stocked with everything you need for the beach. The private outdoor shower was my favorite part!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Amazing

This is the most perfect property for a family especially with pups! The location and comfortable Jess of the house was beyond amazing! The host was amazing as she replied immediately to anything I needed! Awesome place to stay and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Perfect beach getaway spot!

This house is even nicer than it looks in the photos! It was spotlessly clean, perfectly decorated and stocked with everything we needed. Great location; a short walk to restaurants, parks and the pier/beach. A few minute drive to Fort Fisher, and not far to Wilmington. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S.

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

Dog friendly

Great back yard for our two dogs to run around in. Beautiful state park beach a 5 minute drive and also a local beach a 5 minute walk
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Charming cottage and host :)

The cottage was wonderful, clean, close to the beach and in a great neighborhood. The host has taken care to preserve the charm of the home, provide all that you need as well as an awesome outdoor space (along with the nicest outdoor shower we've ever used!) Ashley is a gem!! Thank you for a wonderful week :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

So sweet.

The house was cute and clean. It was an easy walk to the beach with access to the down town. I would recommend this to a couple or family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T., Durham, NC

Cozy beach cottage with everything you need

Super clean, cozy, tastefully decorated cottage close to beach. The house is well stocked with everything needed for cooking and also for outdoor activities. Nice yard for relaxing. Owners are responsive and clearly take great care of their home and their guests. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Ashley

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We have been super hosts for over a decade now. NC natives. We love all things water and Kure Beach is our favorite place to be!

Why they chose this property

The island Cottage is the original coast guard house built in 1945. In 2014 the house was fully renovated but we kept the historic beauty touches inside. Don't let the outside of the house fool you. It's very spacious! Loved by all! Come stay and become one of our many regulars that return each year.

What makes this property unique

Newly renovated! Close to everything! Come park your car in the carport and walk to the beach, restaurants and the pier. No parking fees!!! It’s a huge bonus to be close to so much.

Languages:

English, German
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