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5 min walk to all Kure attractions Ocean🏖️, pier & oceanfront Pavilion
Large Gathering Room with 55” TV
🌞Enjoy Beautiful Sunrises from our upper level covered porch 🌅
5 min walk to all Kure attractions Ocean🏖️, pier & oceanfront Pavilion
Gathering Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 upper level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - upper level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

- Bedroom 1 master suite - main level

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach is only a 3 min walk away

ENJOY “Beach House” with its great ocean views while having your morning coffee, enjoying lunch or just hanging out on both of our covered front porches. Watch the sunset from our covered back porch. Our 3200 sq ft home has plenty of room to for everyone to spread out in the Gathering room or separate Den area! It is only a 2 block walk to the Kure Beach Fishing Pier and all of the town’s Activities (5 restaurants, ice cream bar, game room, golf cart rentals, coffee shop, service station / convenience center and the Kure Beach Ocean front park). It is four blocks from the Joe Eakes park which offers tennis court, basketball court, frisbee golf course, softball field and a play ground for the little ones. The close access to these activities allows you to avoid paid parking in town. .
The Fort Fisher historic battleground & museum is only two miles away with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean on the left and the Cape Fear river on the right. The Aquarium is only another 1/4 mile from the fort and the ferry to the historic village of Southport is only another mile down the road. Everything is either in walking or biking distance. Pick your preference.

Accommodations:
Our house has a large gathering room with living area, dining area, kitchen, half bath and laundry room on the main level. This level also includes amaster bedroom suite with King bed, sitting area, walk-in closet and private bathroom.
There is a large ocean facing covered porch with both seating & dining areas on this level to enjoy the beautiful sunrises. There is also a covered rear porch with grill and seating area off of the kitchen. Last; but not least is the additional den/game room area with a 60” tv and lots of family board games. This room includes a sofa, 2 chairs and also a table with two additional chairs and can be used as an office if desired.
The upper level has 4 bedrooms with and a large family bedroom with a King bed, sitting area, desk area and an adjoining 5th bedroom room with two twin beds that can be closed off by the sliding Barn Doors for privacy. This level also has two additional bedrooms ( one with a King and another with a Queen bed). This level has two full bathrooms, ( one has a shower & the 2nd has a combination tub & shower). The open foyer with desk area opens to another covered porch with awesome ocean views.

Our house also has a single bay separate garage space for your use that includes 10 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas and a beach cart. There is also an additional full size refrigerator in this area for extra food & beverage storage .The driveway will accommodate 4-5 cars dependingon size. There is no parking on the street or grass allowed. We have a beach access at both ends of our block. The closest is a 3 min walk

We provide linens, bath towel and wash cloth for each bed and (each bed will already be made up with sheet & pillow cases for you convenience). We also provide disposable pillow covers that are replaced when our previous guests depart and sanitize all high touch areas.

Carolina Beach is only two miles away with more commerical and retail activity (shops, restaurants, places to rent beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, surf boards, jet skis, etc. There is even an Amusement Park with lots of rides for the family to enjoy. You can also rent a pontoon boat at the Carolina Beach State Park Marina.

Wilmington is only 20 minutes away with Sam's Club, Costco and all of the other Big Box retailers. Wilmington also has it's own International Airport and Hospital. You'll want to visit their downtown Riverwalk area in the Historic District with carriage rides, walking and dining along the Cape Fear river. Boat excursions on the river are also available.

Property manager

Mike Lawson - cell 919-696-1443

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
# of children included in Max occupancy of 10
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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
Please tell us about yourselves , what brings you to the area, how many people are coming to stay, and where are you visiting us from.
-Please provide a photo ID at time of booking, and indicate you are aware of our No Pet policy. - No parties allowed, no more than 10 pp
4 cars allowed to park, but no RV's or travel travelers allowed. Out of respect for our neighbors, no parties of any kind.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 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 Beach is only a 3 min walk away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach is only a 3 min walk away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach is only a 3 min walk away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach is only a 3 min walk away located?

This family-friendly Kure Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

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

Awesome place great host

The property is exactly as described & the host is excellent to work with, everything was super nice very convenient and well cared for. The location was great as well! I’d give it my highest rating.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

3rd Year Back and Better than Ever

This was our family's 3rd year in a row to come for a vacation week and the house is better than ever with some nice upgrades in the kitchen and bath. Plenty of space, awesome views from the deck, easy access to the beach and restaurants, and great communication and service. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

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

home away from hom

We were fortunate to spend our third summer in this beautiful home. We don't feel it's just an income property, we feel like we're extended family being welcomed home. Mike communicates directly and often, answering all questions and providing lots of local information. This home is immaculate and beautifully furnished and equipped. The location is ideal. You couldn't ask for a more perfect vacation home or a more caring host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

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

Beautiful home, thoughtful host, beautiful vacation

This home is beautifully decorated, well equipped, especially the kitchen, and perfect for a family. Our host checked in with us to be certain we had everything we needed and to assist us in any way we needed. Couldn’t be happier with our choice of properties and fully intend to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Repeat booking and even better this time

This was our 2nd consecutive year to stay at this house during the summer and it is perfect for our family. The location to the ocean, basketball, tennis courts, a convenience store, restaurants, and most importantly ice cream can't be beat. The house itself is spacious, beautiful, clean, and well equipped. We are definitely planning to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan L.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home with gorgeous furnishings and artwork. There was plenty of space, large bedrooms, great outdoor living space, and relatively close to the ocean. We loved having the extra fridge in the garage and the beach chairs. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

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

Great vacation spot!

This was our first time at Kure beach and we loved it! The house was wonderful-larger than appeared in photos, very short walk to the beach, beautifully decorated, and so many places to sit and relax with family. Highly recommend taking the Ferry to Southport. We enjoyed lunch, wine tasting, and shopping. The aquarium is a great place to take the kids. Mike was a pleasure to work with. We can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

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

Perfect everything

This was our second opportunity to stay in this beautiful, well equipped, perfect home. Our host is warm, friendly, and quick to respond to any question. This home is perfectly situated and truly feels like home. Everything we needed was already there. Our family made so many memories! We hope to be able to return again. We truly can’t imagine a more perfect home and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., San Anselmo, CA (USA)

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

Fantastic Property

This property is a gem! Everything has been recently remodeled…the Amenities were high end and clean...everything you could need for your stay. Location is great as well…easy access from Wilmington airport…the house is only steps from easy access to these beautiful beaches, Restaurants…and short drives to excursions in Carolina Beach….for the kids at Fort Fisher, the Aquarium as well as a local park with a Frisbee Golf Course. The communication with our host Mike was great as well…very clear in instructions/ all questions we had during our stay. A+ all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn K.

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

Perfect vacation home

We had such a great vacation at Kure Beach. This is the 2nd time renting this home, and we will definitely be back again! Plenty of seating in living room and kitchen. The five bedrooms are comfortable and roomy, 3 1/2 baths, also an outdoor shower. The kitchen was recently updated and has everything you would need to be able to cook and eat in. Two full size fridges and a mini fridge are helpful when you have a large family. Garage has room to store your bikes, chairs & fishing gear. Two porches are spacious and have lots of seating to enjoy the evenings. Short 2 block walk to beach which is never overcrowded when we visit, close to the pier that has an arcade & ice cream shop. Super close to Carolina Beach’s boardwalk & fair. Close to access to drive on the beach as well as the ferry to Southport. But probably the most enjoyed by our family is how close the park is- tennis courts & pickle ball, as well as a nearby disc golf course.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Would stay again!

From the time of booking, the property owner Mike was kept us well informed. The house was just what we expected if not more. The linens on the beds room so soft and the beds were very comfortable. The house has so much room and it great for large groups. Kitchen was very well stocked and so roomy that we had no issues with several of us in there at one time. Porches galore!! We always had some where to relax. I don't think there was one complaint from our group. The location is spectacular. Nice view of the ocean from the 3rd floor covered porch. Street is quiet and allowed the kids to safely ride their bikes around. Short walk to the beach made it easy to come and go as needed. Pier is close by and a lot of great places to eat. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

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

AMAZING Family Vacation!

We had a wonderful beach vacation the last week of May!! Our crew consisted of 3 families, including a baby and toddler. The location of the house was absolutely perfect! A very easy walk to the beach (my 3 yo granddaughter easily walked it), restaurants and pier. We walked to the restaurants several nights for dinner and ice cream. It was so nice not having to drive. The house is beautifully decorated and clean! We are regular beach house renters and usually I feel like I need to do my own cleaning upon arrival. Not in this case—the kitchen (and appliances), bathrooms, floors, linens, etc. were all very clean. The house is also very roomy—we had 7 adults and 2 children— and we all had plenty of space. Mike, the owner, gets 10 out of 10 stars! He was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. The listing included a pack n play and my daughter (who has an 8 mo baby) wanted to make sure it would be at the house. I asked Mike a few days before our arrival and he immediately confirmed one would be available, and he also provided a high chair. Having these items available at the house was a big help for my daughter. The house is well stocked with everything you need. Linens were provided, the kitchen included all necessities, and included lots of beach chairs and umbrellas. This was our first visit to the Kure Beach area and we really enjoyed it. The beach is beautiful, wide and clean. Very relaxing and enjoyable. We definitely plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Perfect Family Beach Getaway

This house was beautiful, and perfect for our family and friends long weekend. The property was clean, well stocked, and well maintained. The owner was very nice, personable and responsive. We would recommend to friend and family, and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

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

Great location

Very large rental with great beach access. Vrbo host very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Perfect in every way

We had an incredible week at the beach staying here. Everything was as advertised or even better. This was one of the nicest beach houses we have stayed at in quite a while. Very close walk to the beach, restaurants, ice cream, convenience store, and basketball/tennis courts. We will hopefully be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Loved This Place

Loved the house and Kure Beach! We also enjoyed the pier, oceanfront park, the Joe Eaves park, and the aquarium. And we took the ferry to Southport and went to the Carolina Beach amusement park too. Thanks for being a great host - with your good communication, it made our stay even better. The local restaurants were very good as well. The Michael Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessi G.

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

Excellent location, beautiful home

Def would stay again- amazing property. Felt very homey and is super close to the beach and restaurants. Loved our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

john B.

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

Perfect summer vacation home for our family 4 and our friends family of 4

Location was great. House layout was perfect. Very clean, updated furniture and appliances. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of space. Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryelle K.

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

Fabulous house one block from the beach

This is a fantastic house for a family vacation. We had four adults and six children (age 1-15). It slept all ten of us very comfortably. There are actually two living rooms with TVs which made it so the older kids could go and watch something without their 3 and 5 year-old cousins. It is close enough to the beach that my one year-old walked each way. It is also very close to the pier, which is particularly delightful early in the morning. The kitchen is very well-stocked. It had everything we needed to cook whatever we wanted at home. There are games in the house and beach toys in the garage. My small children were particularly delighted with the boxes of children's books upstairs. That made bedtime easier. This is a beautiful, comfortable, and very convenient house. We would definitely stay here again--it's great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Fantastic family vacation!

The house was perfect! Plenty of room to spread out and have private time if wanted. From morning coffee on the front porch to reading on the back porch after dinner. The beach was a very short walk away and the cart held everything we needed. The kitchen is well stocked and preparing meals was easy as can be. I felt right at home. Everyone said that there beds were very comfortable. Plenty of bathroom space made getting ready easy. Overall I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. It’s a lovely house and Mike was a pleasure to work with. I only had a few questions prior to arrival and he responded in minutes. Thanks for a great week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great family vacation home

Plenty of room for our family and my brothers too, great layout, nice furnishings and very clean too. 2 minute walk to beach. Love this place and Mike the host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lani n.

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

Family Vacation

This property location was great, very close to the beach and pier. The house was spacious; rooms and bathrooms. There were two desk areas if you needed to work. The kitchen and bathrooms had everything! We loved the front porch, we had breakfast and dinner out there. We enjoyed this home very much. We would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Beautiful House, Great Location

We had a group spanning three generations and everyone was quite pleased by the end of the trip. The adults were impressed with the updated interior and all amenities and conveniences. The pre-teens were occupied with the beach, pier, parks and restaurants all close by to explore. My wife and I were quite pleased that everything went so smoothly and all our guests expectations were exceeded. When we go back to Kure this property will be at the top of our list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

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

Great house

We had a great time at this house. The location was perfect and the house just as described. Highly recommend for your group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation by the Beach

Our extended family of ten enjoyed our time spent in a lovely, comfortable rental property. The close proximity to the beach and convenience to grocery shopping, restaurants, kayak venues and beach peer was terrific. The owner’s updates and help with our questions were always met with kindness and genuine concern. We would definitely recommend this rental property to others who are planning a beach vacation. Price-Kolodny-Pilcher Families
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mike Lawson - cell 919-696-1443

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We have been coming to Kure Beach for over 20 years and bought our 1st property (an ocean front condo) in '01). We sold it a few years later and bought a house at Kure in the Fort Fisher area near the battleground. During the 14 years that we had this house, we rented it on VRBO for the past 8 years with reviews that were all 5. We live on a lake in NC near the VA border and love both vacation locations. We love the Kure Beach area and are now with in a short 4 min walking distance to the downtown area and activities. We love our new house and have been working since December to get it furnished, accessorized and landscaped for the 2021 rental season. The landscape project is still underway with more palm trees and beds to be planted. I will add more pictures as this project is completed. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks. If this is your 1st visit to Pleasure Island and Kure Beach; you will not be disappoint. Kure is laid back and less busy and our sister town Carolina Beach is only 3 miles away with all the commercial activity that you might like as well as an Amusement Park with lots of rides for the kids during the season.

Mike

Why they chose this property

Great ocean views
3 min walk to beach
Convenient 4 min walk to town
One street back from the main ocean road Fort Fisher Blvd. (less noisy & less traffic)

What makes this property unique

3 areas of house with desk & chair for working from home
Two den areas to spread out for work or play
3 covered porches to enjoy being outside

Languages:

English