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UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment

Crystal Shores is a beautiful Ocean Front 2 Bedroom 2 Bath apartment. The rooms are cottage style which provide a serene and peaceful atmosphere, a throwback to simpler times. Located just a few short steps from the beach, you will enjoy a breathtaking views of the ocean. In the evenings, you can step out onto the deck and relax while listening to the sounds of the waves. Dinner and drinks are only a few minutes away, all you have to do is look out into the ocean and let the lights of Kure Pier guide you to the center of town.

One set of towels provided per guest/per stay

One set of sheets/bedspread per bed

One parking space for one vehicle

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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
Non-smoking in rooms
Only one parking space for one vehicle

Important information

You need to know

Property # 879317vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating 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

  • Kure Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carolina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kate's Pancake House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment on 5 Aug 2026 start from AU$432, 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 UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is UNIT #1 Crystal Shores, Ocean/Beach Front Apartment located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

10/10 Excellent

Johnny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view of the beach while eating our meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom and Daughter time away from everyday life. This place fit the bill perfectly. Thoroughly enjoyed the time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the updates since last year! Always clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Nice space for a weekend!
View From porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Love this location

We are repeat visitors and you can't beat the walk to the beach and the pier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just what we needed for a long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay as always
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
April, it was great see you all again! Thank you for staying with us at Crytsal Shores. John and Crystal
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Crystal Shores and can't wait to return! Great beach view. Beach access right outside your door. Easy walk to restaurants, pier and convenience store.
Full moon
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Pam, thanks again for staying with us...see you in 2026! John and Crystal
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient. Right on the ocean and a short walk to the pier and restaurants. Apartment was clean and lots of provisions. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mistti L.

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

Vacation

We had a wonderful time. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As usual, a wonderful stay at Crystal Shores! We’ve stayed here many times over the last eight years and it never fails to deliver great ocean views, and much needed R&R. It’s always been the perfect little get-away. Thank you John and Crystal!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savon S.

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

Cute spot

Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and so close to the beach

Loved this property! The location was perfect so close to the beach and the views from the living room and the deck were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry T.

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

Great cottage getaway!

Loved our stay. Everything was exactly as described, very very clean and comfortable! There are 4 cottages and I definitely recommend #1 that we stayed in, it had a beautiful ocean view! I had 1 question at the beginning of our stay and was answered within minutes. Thanks so much for hosting us. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

raleighkirkman

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

Great time!!

Great location and great experience. Loud near the road but wasn't a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T. D. T.

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

Great Property Very Clean!

We found this property to be great for us especially with the storms that we had during our stay. TV had many, many things to choose from during the heavy rain. Great views, great location and great host, I highly recommend this property VERY Clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Great beach stay

We had a great time at the beach, the place was just steps from Kure Beach. Everything was exactly as pictured - just perfect for our stay. We were also minutes from restaurants. Check in process and responsiveness was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Great short trip!

This was our first time in Kure Beach. We have family that live in Carolina Beach and we came down for a 50th birthday celebration. Crystal Shores was a great place to stay! It was close to some great restaurants and a short walk to the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Rhonda, thank you for staying with us at Crystal Shores! Glad you enjoyed your time at the beach. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

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

Amazing! Better than expected!

We loved our stay! The condo was quite charming, very clean, and just a few steps from a gorgeous beach. There were several small touches that made the stay even more inviting. We highly recommend to anyone and hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shasta S.

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

Beach getaway

This place was great. The whole family loved staying here. Everything was clean and the unit was well stocked with everything you need, all you need to get is food. Every morning I got to go outside and sit on the porch and watch the sunrise which was beautiful. It's only a very short walk to get to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Zaibun J.

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

Perfect location

It was perfect for 3 of us,more could have felt crowded. Short walk to the beach was enjoyed by all,very close to most restaurants and ice cream shops,which we throughly enjoyed. I gave low rating because cleaning could have been done better otherwise I would have given it 5 star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Cozy with a great view

Excellent view by being upstairs. Very cozy for 2-4 people. Restaurants and the pier 2 blocks away, within walking distance. Beach access is right onsite. Bedrooms and living space perfect size and very comfortable & clean, bathrooms are small. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wish it was longer and will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2024
Steve, thanks for the review! Fall season is the best time to be at the beach, we hope to see you agian this year, John and Crystal
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Deck

Enjoyed the small deck second floor looking out at ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

Great apartment with location on beach

Everything was just as described. The apartment was spotless and comfortable. The only complaint we had wasn’t with the property but with the amount of the fees charged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Cozy Cottage

We’ve stayed here several times over the years, and now that our children are grown, they also rent it when they come to the beach. Crystal Shores never disappoints and it’s fun to see the new touches each time we go. Crystal and John do a great job keeping everything updated and feeling fresh and new. As usual, lots of fish were caught and great memories were made!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2024
Hey Morgan, thank you for the review! Always great to have your family stay with us! Hope to see you agin this year, John and Crystal

About the host

Hosted by Palm Air Realty

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What makes this property unique

We have 4 beautiful apartments located on the ocean front. All units are on the property and only a few short steps to the beach. Our units are cottage style, built in the 1950s, we are very proud of our apartments and can't wait to share them with our guest. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing summer vacation, Crystal Shores is perfect for reading a book, walking on the beach and surf fishing. Our apartments are perfect for small families and couples who want to get away and enjoy the sun, sand and the beach.

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