Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access

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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Kure Beach, NC

Ocean Front Park
‪17 min walk‬
Kure Beach Pier
‪18 min walk‬
Carolina Beach Boardwalk
‪4 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Suite

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Lower Level Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

Toilet

2nd Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Kids Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Nestled in Kure Beach, this beautiful single-family home is just about 200 feet from private beach access. Recently updated, it features new flooring, granite countertops, ceramic tiles, and stainless steel appliances. K & E By The Sea boasts four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The master bedroom is furnished with a king bed, while the second and third bedrooms feature queen beds, and the fourth bedroom includes two twin beds. A spacious wrap-around deck on the second level offers plenty of space to unwind and relax after a day at the beach. Enjoying dinners on the deck with ocean views, followed by storytelling in the rocking chairs, is a common pleasure. The neighborhood ensures peaceful nights and even more stunning ocean views from the third-story deck. With private beach access just a short walk away, and proximity to restaurants, shops, and the Kure Beach pier, we trust you'll cherish our property year-round.

Bedding Information:
1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins

Additional Amenities:
Covered Parking, Patio/Deck, DVD, Stereo, Washer/Dryer, Covered Deck, Outdoor Shower, Three streaming TVs compatible with Fire Stick, Roku Stick, or Apple TV, Private Neighborhood Beach Access

Restrictions:
- Non-Smoking
- Decorative fireplace not for use
- No Pets Allowed
- 3-night minimum stay required
- No parking of campers, trailers, or boats at the property
- Towels or clothing must not be hung on outside rails
- Maximum of 4 cars allowed at the property
- No street parking or parking on adjacent lots

Property manager

Todd Styers

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No boat trailers or rv’s

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Note from host: No boat trailers or rv’s

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 deadlock

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

Carolina Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Kure Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ocean Front Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Kure Beach Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Ocean Grill - ‬19 min walk
‪El Cazador 2 - ‬4 min drive
‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier. Kure Beach and Ocean Front Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

24 July 2023

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

Great location and house

Great location. House was nice and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

8 July 2024

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Great location, short walk to private beach and lots of conveniences (restaurants, food shopping, aquarium, etc). Home is well equipped with beach chairs, kids beach toys, bicycles, boogie boards, grill, ping pong, outdoor shower, etc. Each of the 4 bedrooms have there own on suite bathroom. Loved our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

18 July 2023

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

It was great

It was a amazing house and would stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

1 September 2023

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

Great Location and Wonderful Host

The house is nice and open, plenty of parking and in a quite neighborhood right by the beach. The Host and co-Host was great and very accommodating. Highly recommend! We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

1 September 2023

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

Great place to stay

We only stayed for a day, but they let us check in earlier and out a little later. Was definitely a relaxing and spacious house. We all loved the outdoor patios.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

23 July 2023

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

Excellent beach week

Great property with an AMAZING location. Private beach access made for almost no crowds on the beach. House was great for our families needs all week.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryl P.

1 July 2023

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

Wonderful family vacation spot!

This house is so open and light - we loved it! The separation of the bedrooms was perfect for our family and gave us privacy and also a big space to all gather. Close to the beach access and we were very luck to have beautiful weather all week. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

27 June 2024

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

Perfect

The house was the perfect location. Loved the private access for the beach and how close it was. Was able to see the ocean from the house. It was very relaxing. House fit my Brady bunch perfectly. The only thing was the grill was old and didn’t work so we weren’t able to grill out like we wanted to, other than that everything was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

6 July 2021

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

Great location

This was our first stay in Kure beach and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The house was in a great location. Short walk to a private beach which was awesome! Short drive or bike ride to both Carolina beach pier and Kure beach pier. The house was roomy, clean, and had everything we needed. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Izzy C.

24 July 2023

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

July 2023

We had a wonderful stay at this Kure Beach property. The host reached out several times to ensure we had everything we needed. Beach access was a short walk, very easy to a less crowded part of the beach. Very close to things in both Kure and Carolina Beach. The house itself fit our families well and had everything we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

George D., Cary, NC, USA

14 August 2023

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

Great Team, Good House

Overall nice. Only issues are crossing busy road to beach and the unit felt a little "tired", could use an update at this price point. But nice layout, location, private beach access and good service made up for it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

6 August 2023

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

Wonderful Kure Beach getaway

My family and I, 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 2 grandchildren stayed at this house for 6 days. We had the best time!!! Easy access to the private beach area, beautiful house and everything was perfect of us!!! We had an amazing time and would definitely stay there again. Communication was great, everything was laid out clearly and the house is just a perfect place for the eight of us!!! Did not want to leave!!! Memorable times!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason G., Greensbsoro, NC USA

26 June 2021

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

Comfortable place to enjoy the beach

Overall we had a nice stay. The house layout is great for multiple couples and kids. Warm water in the outdoor shower a plus. The wrap around deck and crows nest for ocean views are very nice. Kure beach is lovely and very close walk. Though the HOA access has lots of steps so if you aren’t good with stairs or have a wagon full of beach stuff it’s not ideal. There are only 6 outside dining chairs and front rocking chairs, though the house sleeps 8. Some areas of the house are updated, some need a little tlc. Upstairs carpet is coming up. The kitchen was missing some key things or some of the small appliances could use replacement (toaster, blender, measuring cups). The grill also has some serious age on it, was left with very little gas and lacks some essential grill tools. It didn’t have any extra touches that you look for for a 4/5 star review.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

19 July 2022

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

Great location in a fantastic home!

We loved being so close to the beach in a home that was spacious and had all we needed for our family. Kitchen was fully stocked for all of our cooking needs. The outdoor shower was convenient and located in a perfect spot. Would love to stay at this home in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

6 July 2022

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

Lovely place to vacation!

My family and friends were very pleased with the house. It was spacious and cozy at the same time. The home was even closer to the beach than we could visualize. We will definitely stay again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S.

28 June 2022

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

Barbara and Todd were both very helpful and responsive with all questions and concerns.

Great management and the location was great as well. We only used the private access one day because we had family with a house on the beach, but the private beach access is very close and a huge benefit to this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stevie M.

2 October 2021

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

Great place on Kure Beach

We had a great time and I would highly recommend this property! We had 4 generations staying under one roof, and it was a great set-up for us. The house is fresh and airy, and we loved the extensive porch. A major plus is the nearby private beach access which is a short walk. Barbara, the property manager, went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and help us make the most of our stay. The location was also surprisingly convenient to restaurants and shops. Thank you so much for a great Kure Beach vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

21 August 2021

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

Kure Beach Home

Our stay here was great. The check in process was very smooth. The house met all our needs - it was clean and spacious for our group. The location one block to the beach was just perfect for us. I definitely recommend this house and would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Martha C.

8 August 2021

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

Air conditioning returns

Air conditioning return in the basement show some rusting.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathrine B.

24 July 2021

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

Friends getaway

Our group included 4 adults, a toddler, and a baby. The house was perfect size for us. The distance to the beach is perfect and easy. We had one issue and it was quickly addressed . The outdoor shower, beach chairs and beach toys were a great bonus. The grill and outdoor decks allowed us the convenience of feeding family at home rather than going out for every meal. A lot of thought put into to making stay comfortable and it showed . Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Leila m.

22 July 2021

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

Nice house , we enjoyed our stay

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Shawn M.

20 July 2021

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

Making Memories

Property is as described in the listing. Plenty of room for a family and/or group. Close proximity to easy beach access. Beach area is private (not very crowded even on fourth of July weekend) and clean. Several places to eat and enjoy a night time sweet treat. Fishing Pier area close by with a shop to pick up a souvenir, a diner and an arcade which gave the area a beach-town/80's throwback vibe. We would return to this house and this beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

7 June 2021

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

Family Week Away

First trip to Kure Beach with our family. Beach access was convenient - just across the street. and never a crowd. On the beach we were able to walk to Carolina Beach or to the Kure Beach pier. Great location. Home was clean and comfortable. The porch table and kitchen table were convenient for dinner and late night board games. Rocking chairs on the porch were perfect for morning coffee. There were 3 bikes that we intended to ride but just didn’t make the time (but are nice to offer guests). Beach chairs we did use and appreciated! The home had room for our family of 3 couples. Barbara was helpful and easy to work with, even checking on us during our visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley T.

16 August 2020

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

lovely home in quiet neighborhood

The owners were wonderful and very accommodating. We had a wonderful week with our family. The house is great for small kids and worked well for our child with special needs. We especially loved the wrap around deck for baby pool fun rain or shine. The beach is very convenient and the private access limited crowds - we practically had the beach to ourselves! Outdoor shower was a great treat every evening. The master bed mattress could use an update. Overall, our vacation was great!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

31 July 2020

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

Gorgeous space and so close to the beach

Barbara, the property manager, really made this vacation work for us. First, when we knew we were going to arrive very early, she made sure to get us keys and a parking pass for beach access. Then, she texted ideas of neat things to do and recommended the better farmer's market in the area. Finally, when the AC went on the fritz, she got a repair person there within a few hours and came over herself to let him in do we didn't have to leave the beach. The place itself is very nice and the pictures do it justice. If you like to cook, you may want to bring some of your own cookware and knives with you.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Todd Styers

My wife and I initially bought this lovely property as a place for our children to grow up and where we could spend precious family time. Years later, the memories we create annually at K & E By The Sea remain dear to us! We're both natives of North Carolina, having attended high school there before graduating from NC State University. Though we now live in Raleigh, we cherish our time at Kure Beach throughout the year. We hope you relish your stay and create enduring memories!

Why they chose this property

Our property has brought us immense joy ever since our two children were born. They're at the perfect age to take pleasure in the beach and the activities it offers. We relish our time spent on the sands, playing in the parks, cycling along the Greenway, strolling down Kure Beach Pier, and exploring the Carolina Beach waterfront. We hope you find as much delight in our property as we have!

What makes this property unique

Our property boasts stunning ocean views and offers immediate access to the private beach access. K & E By The Sea is situated just about 300 feet from the oceanfront, providing guests with exceptionally convenient access to Kure Beach.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Suite

Kids Room

Lower Level Suite

Master

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath

2nd Suite

Kids Room

Lower Level Suite

Master Bath

Outdoor Shower

Spaces

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