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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Kure Beach vacation home, you'll find Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kure Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Front Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kure Beach Pier - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No boat trailers or rv’s
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No boat trailers or rv’s For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beutiful Home Less Than 1 Block From The Beach
K E By The Sea Less Than 1 Block From The Beach
Beautiful Home - Less Than 1 Block From The Beach Kure Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.4 mi (38-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 8-minute walk from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access to downtown Kure Beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Kure Beach.

Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Greg G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

George D., Cary, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

Great location. House was nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Izzy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was great

It was a amazing house and would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Air conditioning returns

Air conditioning return in the basement show some rusting.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathrine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house , we enjoyed our stay

Nice house , we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Jason G., Greensbsoro, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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