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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8104.1 sq m

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Parking available
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Gym
Dryer
Pool
Washer

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Kure Beach, NC

Fort Fisher State Historic Site
‪6 min walk‬
Kure Beach
‪10 min walk‬
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
‪3 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

You will be hard pressed to find a better beach vacation value than this! If you are looking for a quiet, low traffic vacation spot, this is it! Wake up to quiet mornings, nestled on the top floor (3rd) amongst grand oaks in view of the ocean and earshot of the rolling surf. This is a place for your family; it is a place your children will love.
This 3BR-2BA condo sleeps 8 at Pleasure Island’s premiere seaside resort and is an elevator building. It is just across the street from the ocean, with it's own outdoor pool, covered gazebo and grilling stations. It is adjacent to tennis courts, a childrens playground, basketball court, shuffleboard courts an indoor recreation center with a large indoor heated pool, hot tub, mens /womens locker rooms with dry saunas and a fitness center equipped with machines and free weights. The condo is equipped with all appliances (microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster) and is ready for your comfortable and cozy beach get away. Bed sizes include 2 queen, and 2 twins in up/down trundle formation.

Property manager

Karl Buchanan

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great for kids, multiple outdoor and indoor pools

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I will refund any amount at any time provided I'm able to find a replacement booking. This will require guest to remove themselves from the calendar

Grilling is only allowed in grills near pool area. No grilling or fires are permitted on decks ever.

visitors of guests are not allowed at anytime without written permission from host

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this condo is near the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kure Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Ocean Front Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Ocean Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪El Cazador 2 - ‬9 min drive
‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬9 min drive
‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Excellent Family Vacation Value ...Save $$ Vacation Well !! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Excellent Family Vacation Value ...Save $$ Vacation Well !! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excellent Family Vacation Value ...Save $$ Vacation Well !!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Family Vacation Value ...Save $$ Vacation Well !!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Excellent Family Vacation Value ...Save $$ Vacation Well !! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is steps away from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Coquina Outcrop. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Kure Beach are also within 10 minutes.

8.8

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

vicky c.

20 August 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

16 July 2023

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

Absolutely amazing!!!

At first when I was reading the other reviews I was a little skeptical. I ended up booking because I waited until the last min, and it was the only option I had left. I was worried about the “outdated” appliances- I hoped I could use them. When I got there- EVERYTHING WORKED JUST FINE! We had 3 of our kids, ages 10,13, and 15 with us. The ocean is less than a minute walk- you have access to indoor/ and 2 outdoor pools(we couldn’t find the 3rd one- but really didn’t look that hard), play area, basketball hoops and a tennis court. We shopped at Walmart in Carolina beach before we checked in- and everything was amazing!!! We wanted something not so commercialized, and that’s exactly what we got. The neighbors are extremely friendly, and told us about low key gems in the area. One night, we adventured to Carolina beach to watch fireworks on the beach- the kids were so excited! I couldn’t be more happier with the experience that we had there!!!!! I would definitely recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mary b.

9 October 2022

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

September getaway

The owner was very helpful. The condo’s location was convenient to the beach. The pool was my grandson’s favorite. Even though the decor is out dated, everything worked as it should.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

30 September 2022

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

Easy access to the beach .

Great location and plenty of room.Nice to have the indoor pool and playground for the kiddies. Appliances a little dated.Oven smoked when turned on,just needed cleaning, so couldn't bake the birthday cake we planned but not a deal breaker for us :) We All had a good time :) May well return in the future .

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Josh H., Charlotte, USA

29 September 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but not great condo

My brothers and I stayed at the condo for a weekend fishing trip. This condo is in a great spot. It’s on the quiet end of Kure Beach and right across the street from a beach access. At night, you can hear the waves crashing and enjoy the stars on the deck. The inside is not as great. The condo itself is dated and needs better ongoing maintenance. Multiple lights were out; the smoke detector was chirping; and the overall age of the interior is definitely evident. The worse experience was the cleanliness. It was not cleaned well at all (including bed being made but sheets not replaced from the previous tenants with sand in the sheets). The owner was quick to respond to our requests and offered to help. Overall, the condo needs updates throughout, better maintenance, and significantly improved cleanliness. But the location and responsiveness of the owner are definitely positive.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sharon S.

8 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pictures were deceiving

Stained couch cushions , broken door, whole place musty smelling, wrappers on floor, broken light bulb, overall bad impression. So bad we did not stay there Too bad money was non refundable

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew M.

16 July 2022

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

Older property but great location

Property location was great and convenient. Entrance had many spiders and condition of property was older - could use upgrade. But overall, it was a positive experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

sandy r.

12 July 2022

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

kure beach condo

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The unit itself is dated, but spacious for the price. It is also on the top floor, with a very nice balcony. There were chairs and an umbrella and beach toys for the trips to the beach, so we didn't even unpack the things we had brought. The outdoor pool is very nice, although it was closed for 2 of the 3 days we were there due to a pump problem. However, there is an indoor pool within a short walking distance, so we used that. It was nice and had a hot tub, but did not have much of a shallow area for small children to play. There is also a small playground in that area. The host should mention this option on his description since it is very nice when its just too hot at the beach! And the beach itself is just a short walk across the street, but not on the street, so the condo buildings themselves don't get the street noise...but of course there are not water views either. We loved the location, quiet part of the beach, close to the state park. However, it is probably a mile or a mile and a half to any food establishment, so not walking distance in the summer heat. The unit itself was adequate for our needs and a good value. It has a washer and drier but we did not use them as we were only there for 3 days. The smaller bedroom has a trundle bed, not 2 twin beds. This room stayed warmer than the other rooms, probably because the bed and trundle were placed over the vent. The couches were durable, but probably would not have been terribly comfortable for sleeping if we had needed them for that purpose. Being older, I could have used more lighting in the bathrooms and a full length mirror somewhere would have been a nice touch. A single towel and washcloth for each person was supplied, but more than one per person would have been better. I did get in contact with the host before we went, and he was very prompt in replying to my questions. Overall the condo was very comfortable for our group and I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John E.

15 June 2022

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

works wonderful for the beach

Fair price, good lodgings, short walk to the beach!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

31 May 2022

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

Love this place!

Lots of room and very clean! We enjoyed our time and will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

25 April 2022

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

19 September 2021

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

Perfect for Families

This 3 bedroom condo was wonderful. I have a large family and this fit very well. I had read a nitpick review left by anotg

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

20 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

Great proximity to the beach

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Christa B.

2 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

What's Good: The Host is super responsive. We had issues and they responded right away and were ready with solutions that made a difference in our stay (many thanks to Kristen and Sara!!). The location and the beach are great. What's Bad: We rented specifically because the pool was right outside the door. The pool was broken and remained broken for our entire stay(not the fault of the host), but would have been nice to have been alerted and not walked into a situation where we had to try to figure out what was going on with the pool. There are other pools but they are not as convenient the down pool essentially it caused crowding of other pools and impacts on others' stays. Next, if you are in need of using the elevator, and it's your first impression it's a really bad first impression; dirty, run-down, rusted, and "down" at least twice during our stay. The back deck was "unuseable" per the host on the second to last day of our stay... totally would have been helpful to know it was structurally unsound the 5 days prior when we used it... a good thing nothing happened, but it created stress, nonetheless. What's Ugly: The unit is dated and comes with its own distinct odor; the host is aware based on some A.C issue. That would have been nice to know that ahead of our arrival... The bank of drawers to the right of the dishwasher smells horrible (we washed all utensils AND the drawers themselves the smell is baked in). The cabinets above the stove are broken. The unit needs a refresh. Really minor stuff- and totally worth the investment for the host given the weekly rate. Access doors for plumbing are common, holes in the walls are not necessary for plumbing access. The pictures are misleading- the pic with the two twins is inaccurate - it's trundle beds ( If you read the description prior to reviewing the pics you'll see the mention, but if you look at the pics and then see the mention you'll miss it, your brain can't help it...) Weekly Rate: Not worth it, especially with the broken pool & given the overall inventory. We would have changed our week and we absolutely would have paid another 500-750 if we were able to walk into a clean, decently appointed condo without smelly, broken cabinets. Once we realized what we were dealing with we looked at other units in the complex that are slightly more expensive but in much better shape.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

18 July 2021

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

Ocean Dunes

Can’t wait to see the additional improvements they make over the next year. We will keep checking

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

4 June 2021

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was perfect for my sister and I and our 3 kids (ages 3, 1 and 1). Apartment was clean and had plenty of room, super easy walk to the beach with an outdoor shower to rinse off all the sand. It's also an easy walk to the fort Fisher walkway which is a beautiful stroll in the evening. Shops and ice cream are a quick drive away. The beach was pristine and not too crowded. The entire place is well kept. The apartment has everything you could want (including kid plates and silverware), check-in was very easy. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeffery S.

4 June 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Floor was absolutely filthy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 June 2021

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

BRITTANY K.

23 May 2021

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

Family Vacation

We thought that this condo was beach front but it wasn’t unfortunately. Also there were painters outside of the windows all day long who could see inside. Creepy. Then we couldn’t use the balcony because the paint was wet. The hot tub was closed and couldn’t be used at all. The beach was a walk across the street which was hectic for us since we had children with us. The condo itself is nice but we would have preferred beach front with no creepy painters and a hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

20 May 2021

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

Great Location

Great location. Across the street from the beach. Loved the indoor and outdoor pool as well as the hot tub. Very close to Carolina Beach.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

7 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

This Place was a great place for the family

We really enjoyed the property!! It was clean the owner responded back in a reasonable time . The beach access was right across the street . There’s only one issue there isn’t a broom and a dust pan to sweep up the sand on the floor .i do plan on returning soon if the property is available, I’m just gone bring my own broom with me lol

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Rob T.

5 September 2019

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

We mostly liked staying here.

I polled the adults in our group. The consensus was a rating of about 4. 4 is good but could be better - just like this unit. We liked the neighborhood very much - quiet and out of the way. We also liked the pool, beach access, a/c, washer/dryer, wifi, beach toys/chairs, elevator, rec center, parking, check in/out. We had a fun time, but for the price that is being charged for this 3rd row rental we would have liked a couple of improvements. The stove is difficult to operate. Sorry Karl but it is. Furniture needs a spruce up - dressers were missing knobs and paint and even some nails sticking out of one of them at little kid level. Large hole in the wall in the closet covered with cardboard. Plywood added to the deck likely meant as a temporary repair is coming up causing a trip hazard. Nowhere to wipe your wet beach feet or to step onto out of the shower - another slip hazard. A couple of cheap floor mats would remedy. The unit doesn't really accommodate 8. It has beds and dining area seating for 6. There are a couple of leaky blow up mattresses. So 2 kids in our group essentially slept on the floor. So, as I said, we had fun and the owner was easy to work with. But, for the money we would hope to have some of these issues resolved next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

30 August 2019

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

Nice quiet beach rental, good for families

Stayed with family and grandparents and it was ideal for a long weekend with kids. Quiet location, across the road from beach access, outdoor pool and use of indoor pool and gym (helpful on a rainy day). Enjoyed evenings on the balcony. Great wifi and TV options. Yes it is dated but for a beach rental at this cost, with a pool and rec options and when you have kids with you, it's all you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Dan M.

17 August 2019

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

Good locale, good amenities

Renting with Karl is easy. Condo has 3 good sized rooms. Most amenities you want. Pools are good, walk to Beach is easy. There's an elevator for the large loads. Parking is good. The beach right across the street is a bit rocky. Kids enjoy the novelty of it, it can be rough if you trip on one. There's one TV and no DVD player. Beds and sheets are quite comfortable, especially for a rented place. Wi-Fi is good. The top floor patio is nice. We didn't experience any problems.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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Hosted by Karl Buchanan

What makes this property unique

Top floor of elevator building, easy access, quiet dwelling even during the busiest of summer weeks.

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