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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Kure Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 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!


Please message for off season specials and long term off season renting!

Property manager

Ashley

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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!
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

We should mention

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 hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬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.

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 10-minute walk of Kure Beach and Kure Beach Pier. Ocean Front Park and Gurney Hood Barking Lot are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Amazing cottage

This house was perfect for my family of 4 which included two kids, age 6 and 9. My kids loved the bunk beds, excellent toy and boogie board selection and board games. The house is an easy walk to the beach or pier/restaurants. 2 beach wagons are provided making the beach walk even easier. The property manager was very responsive. The house was well stocked with kitchen supplies, koozies, towels, and blankets. Everything was clean. Lots of spots to sit outside and relax. Would stay here again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt L.

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

Quick Beach Get Away

We bolted to the beach for 3 short days with our kids and the dog. The house is perfectly located near the beach but far enough back that the evenings were very quiet and relaxing. Walking distance to a few shops and easy access to the beach this was a perfect spot for our small family to hide out for a fast beach weekend! Beautiful house, super clean and fresh interior and quiet yard for the dog to hang out. We spent the evening walking the neighborhood and the park that is only a few blocks away. All the fun of the beach without the hassle of the crowds and noise, absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

Jessica G.

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

Nice beach getaway

Perfect spot for our quick beach trip - house was well stocked (plenty of towels, blankets, dishes etc for our family of 5), in a nice location for the beach (5 minute walk or less). Quiet street, at least in the offseason. We loved walking the neighborhood with our dogs or biking (2 bikes available for use). The backyard was perfect for our dogs - very secure and they loved having room to run!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iris C.

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

Great Family Place

There are so many great things I could say about our stay. First off, the location was great. It is only three short blocks from the beach, we had no issue going back and forth. The neighborhood was wonderful, quiet and very welcoming. The house was absolutely perfect! Almost all of the basics are provided, which makes packing and traveling much easier. The house is very cozy and clean, there were plenty of towels for all of us, and the ice machine was my favorite!! There is plenty of beach equipment available which came in handy for us. Our communication with the owners was wonderful. They are quick to respond and extremely welcoming. We could only stay for the weekend but were wishing it was longer by the time we had to leave. The outdoor space is absolutely beautiful at night as well. I could easily write a book about how much we enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend this place. I was iffy about it being pet-friendly since we were not traveling with pets but you can’t tell there have every been any animals here. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

Carolyn Z.

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

Awesome location

Awesome location, awesome property manager
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Beautiful

This place is the best vrbo I have stayed at has everything you need. House was better than the pictures. Property manager was available to help with all questions. Thank you for a great vacation we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Wonderful week away

My family spent a few days away from our hectic life in Boston. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the quiet of the beach before the summer rush. The host was awesome! -very responsive to any questions or needs. The fenced-in backyard was great for our fur babies. I highly recommend this house and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

RON F.

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

Loved the place very clean close to the beach secure area

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Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L., Washington

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

House is as advertised. Very close to the beach, quiet and clean.

Very good experience. The couch and beds need updating. Everything was close.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

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

Bonnie W., Prince George Va

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

Great neighborhood

Great little house in a lovely quiet neighborhood minutes from the sand and surf. Ashley was great to communicate with before and during our trip. The house was decorated in a nice beachy theme. It was stocked with everything you could need. We loved the patio and fenced yard for us and our fur babies! The covered carport was great for those rainy days. The water pressure in the showers was fantastic however to use the handheld, it can be a stretch for us who are "vertically challenged". It is a short walk (3 blocks) to the beach and some restaurants. We cut our stay short due to Mother Nature's mood of the week. We enjoyed our stay and my only recommendation would be for a mattress upgrade in the master bedroom. Ashley was quick to respond to any questions before and during our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Melissa H.

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

Beach

The house was lovely, it had everything that you would need to be comfortable.The location was the best!! However our trip was ruined by the Host: 30 minutes after departure I received a message saying the Bose stereo remote was missing and that it was there when we checked in. I responded and made it clear that I didn’t see this remote during our stay . The host then reached out again and stated that it was missing ( the cleaning crew inventory’s this type of things ) I was shocked that the host insinuated that we took this remote. The house is ok but I will never stay there again because of the way the Host handled . This situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Great Yard for Pets!

Wonderful location and yard was perfect for pets. Clean. Would have liked notice about the chemical in the water so we could have purchased bottled water right from the start. (Something "P") That would not have made us change our plans at all, but advance notice helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Fantastic Return Stay

We stayed here last year and loved it so much that we returned again this year. The house is perfect for our family. Plenty of room in each bedroom and then a great family area for relaxing, watching movies, and playing games. Everything in Carolina Beach is nearby (but the noise is far enough away) so we feel like we get the best of both worlds. We hope to continue our streak next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Best vacation ever!

This was the absolute BEST choice for our family’s vacation. The property was beautiful, with such a homey feel. Great walking distance to the beach, great restaurants, pier, and fun little spots. Super close to Carolina boardwalk as well. Ashley was super sweet and helpful, and very (quickly) responsive to questions/messages. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

Robert B.

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

Hidden Gem

We stayed here for daughters graduation at UNCW. Great neighborhood, quiet, great neighbors short walk to beach and pier. We just loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

san g., Ottawa, Canada

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

Mar 28 to Apr 4 2022

Nice place, nice host, nice neighbourhood, exactly as described. Couldn't ask for more. Many thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith F.

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

Great place!

We absolutely loved our stay. We were only a 7 minute walk to eat at the delicious restaurants by the pier/beach. 4 minute walk to the beach. You couldn’t ask for anything more. The house was beautifully decorated, and the host was very nice with all communications. We never had to take our car anywhere. Everything was all close by that we needed!! Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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