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Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B

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Pool/beach view from Unit B
Living room
Kitchen island
View of Sol de Mar from beach (Unit B is the lower unit on the middle floor)
Moonrise from the private beach walkway

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Main bunk room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Mini-bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Ground level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Hall bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Jack & Jill bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B

Welcome to Sol de Mar (Sea Sun) - an exciting new contemporary oceanfront property on Fort Fisher Blvd. North in Kure Beach. Leave your shoes at the door and sink in to this wonderfully new and well-appointed slice of paradise. Stroll out to the beach, relax at the swimming pool, read a book on the porch, or enjoy the multitude of activities our beach and town have to offer.

This new home has an open and contemporary design inside and out. Enjoy the sweeping and commanding views up and down the coastline from the porch, the main living area, and the primary bedroom. The private walkway provides direct access to a uniquely private section of Kure Beach, far from busy parking lots and public beach access points.

There are extensive windows and doors in the main living area and master bedroom and a large, covered, wraparound deck accessible from the living/dining areas as well as the master bedroom. The decks overlook the ocean, pool, and a large patio area. The kitchen has two dishwashers, a large island, and stainless steel appliances throughout. The deck off of the living room is 10 feet wide and 40 feet long. There is nearly 1000 square feet of decking and patio space.

More details:
5 BR, 4 bath
Sleeps 15 maximum
Pool
Large kitchen island plus dining room provide ample seating
Primary bedroom with king bed, ocean views, porch access, full bath
Two bedrooms with queen beds
Main bunk bedroom with two twin-over-full bunk beds (total 2 single beds, 2 full beds)
Mini-bunk bedroom is a kids’ hideaway space with 1 bunk bed and another twin bed (total 3 single beds)
3 bathrooms on the main floor
1 bathroom and outside shower next to pool
TVs in all bedrooms (except hideaway space) plus living room
Fast internet with multiple wireless access points for devices and TV streaming.
Wired internet connections in all bedrooms and living room.
Parking for 4 cars.

For our safety and yours, there are security cameras on the outside of the property in several locations such as: driveway, west entry doors, ground floor breezeway, east porches, beach walkway and at the outside mechanical equipment.

Pool heat is available for an additional fee.

Minutes away you will find an 18-hole public golf course, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Fort Fisher State Historic Museum, coffee at Happy Hippies or Crush and Grind and many family-friendly restaurants. A Publix grocery is 2.5 miles away.

Sol de Mar can easily adapt to your group. Unit B is one floor of a two floor duplex that sleeps 15. Rent the one floor or both units as a "whole" that sleeps 29. Please note that because this property is a duplex, some parts of the ground level area will be shared by both floors of the property.

House rules:
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property
- Kure Beach is a family oriented village where quiet hours are strictly enforced by police.
- Minimum age of primary/onsite renter is 25 years old.
- No pets/animals allowed on the property, but pet boarding is available locally.

We look forward to hosting you soon at Sol de Mar!

Property manager

Gretchen and Jeff
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Kure Beach is a peaceful family friendly beach!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events may be allowed depending on the details.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All shoes shall be removed while inside the house.
Optional pool heating charge of $75 per day plus tax
All guests visiting the property must review and sign a pool release and indemnity agreement.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events may be allowed depending on the details.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Travelling with kids? Consider Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School 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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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kure Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B have a pool?

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

Is Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 15 Oceanfront 5BR, expansive glass with huge views, modern, duplex Unit B located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Domenica V.

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

Our beach get-a-way

What a beautiful home and perfect setting for a choice of either the beach, pool or both. Owners were available and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Excellent clean property

Wonderful hosts and perfect clean house, pool, and easy access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Family Beach Vacation

The house and location were fantastic. All expectations were exceeded. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

The Best!

Wow! Despite the rainy windy weather, we enjoyed being indoors at this lovely location! The large windows provided a beautiful view and the large kitchen and pantry was perfect for preparing meals. The heated pool was a real treat, especially for our granddaughters! Highly recommend and will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Amazing Property

This is an excellent property located right on the beach in Kure Beach. Heated pool, brand new, views are awesome. The kitchen is fully stocked for anyone cooking, 2 dishwashers, prep space, everything you could need. The owners are great, they communicate with you pre stay and provide anything you need once you arrive. Excellent choice for a larger family or 2 familes as we stayed in Unit B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Perfection!

Stunning property with amazing amenities and superior linens. (No floral polyester bedspreads here!) Excellent hosts, location, views, and layout. Private pool with private walkway to the beach. Nothing was overlooked when they designed this property and the hosts go above and beyond, providing way more than what is normally expected. Book now before it's too late!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

K. G.

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

5 star getaway at Kure Beach

Sol del Mar is everything and more! Right on the water, spacious, contemporary, just perfect! We were looking for a safe, clean, luxury getaway for our family of 6 on the water and Jeff and Gretchen's home went far beyond our expectations. Beyond their lovely home, they were such wonderful hosts - sending us thoughtful and detailed communications before our trip, leaving delicious cookies for our kiddos on our arrival, and just being available for questions and help throughout our trip. We look forward to returning to their home in the very near future!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Property, Some Negative Experiences

The property and location are as beautiful as depicted and right on the beach. I would return to the house if I was back in Kure beach. Cons: A.) AC: can not be controlled and is set to 74F. When we were there the low outside was 71F at night. I asked the owner why it can’t go lower, and he said it would break the system and I should give him a call. I don’t want to argue with an owner about HVAC while on a vacation. FWIW I am in a different location with a hot climate right now with 90%+ humidity, temperatures 90F+, and a heat index of 100F, and we are running the AC lower than 74F! I do not know if the reason for these restrictions are to save electricity ($$) or because the AC system is underpowered for the house. B.) Cleaning hassle: We paid cleaning$ upfront but we were asked to pay more $ at the end. 4 hours after checkin (~8pm) the owner sent us a 1500 character message about how the previous guests didn’t clean enough, and he had to charge them more. He threatened us against leaving a mess or else he’d charge us more too. Then, at 10pm the night before checkout, the owner sent us a new cleaning list, when checkout was 12 hours later. After checkout (via email, not on the platform) he asked us pay additional $ charges. Here is the list of what we didn’t clean: - microwave - cooktop - toothpaste on vanities - ⅓ can of trash - Pakaged food left on the kitchen island (e.g. sliced bread) - Solo cups in a corner I refused to pay and he dropped the matter. 4/5 stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric A., Heber City, USA

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

Amazing Beach house

This beach house on Kure Beach is amazing. It's in wonderful condition and has plenty of room in both the bedrooms and the living/kitchen area. Parking is not a problem and it has lots of extras (Beach items, ping pong table, pool) We had a wonderful time and will definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory W.

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

Perfect Stay

The home was even better than advertised! Clean, beautiful, and fully stocked. Perfect location close to everything but the beach still felt private. We spent our week alternating between the beach and the heated pool. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Beautiful, modern beach house

This gorgeous home was perfect for our family beach trip. We all loved the pool and the great assortment of games and beach supplies. The beach itself is a few steps away on a flat, even boardwalk -- so nice for the older members of our family. The interior of the property is beautiful -- new, modern, and clean, but still with that relaxing beachy feel. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Wonderful repeat stay!

As with our prior stay, the whole process was seamless. The property still looks brand new. It’s obvious at every turn that the owners are attentive to all the details. Gorgeous house right on the dunes. Could not be better. Thanks again for a terrific stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

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

Freaking AMAZING!

Everything about our stay was amazing, but even without the things to do around town, the house itself made for a fantastic get away. The design and decor were so welcoming. The pool was such a wonderful perk and it being heated was a nice touch! We were even visited by a TON of butterflies out enjoying the little strip of garden by the pool. The ocean views and short walk to the beach were also lovely. And the fact that baby turtles were being protected right out back from our place and every morning we got to go see if the little guys had hatched yet....I mean, you couldn't have planned that sort of thing any better! We were meeting up as a family for the first time since COVID hit, celebrating missed birthdays and my father's retirement. The home was spacious enough to give us each breathing room and privacy in our bedrooms, plus had just the right space to all come together and cook and eat family meals, play games, or just cocktail and chat. It really was a beautiful place to stay. And the owners were accommodating and incredibly communicative. We never had to wonder about how to do anything at the house because there were easy-to-follow instructions left in books and signs around the house. Plus Jeff stayed in touch before and during our stay to ensure we were good to go at all times! Loved it! Will totally book the house again one day. Really - the experience was freaktacularly-AMAZING! And the house itself was just perfect.....so much so, my husband and I are looking into the same builders about a mountain home we hope to build in the next few years. 5,000 STARS and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

The perfect house and location

We had the best experience renting this house! Jeff and Gretchen were wonderful. They were extremely responsive and accommodating. Highly recommend this house for your vacation. The house was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

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

Sol de Marvelous!!!

Our first vacation post Covid and Sol de mar did not disappoint. The best ocean front house on the beach! Roomy and accommodating for our family of 8 plus nearby visiting family in every way. Could not find a negative thing to say. The Castrella family thought of everything. So much thought was put into this home! And like any great provider of a service, they asked what can we do better??? Nothing. The experience was a 10+ out of 10. Hope we get the chance to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Exceptional!!

Perfect family getaway. Exactly as presented!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Perfect setting, perfect house

This house was tailor made for a great beach vacation. Open and clean, with everything we needed during our stay. We split our days between the beach and the pool with amazing views the whole time. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Amazing stay at a new beachfront home

Our family rented Gretchen & Jeff's place over Thanksgiving weekend. I can't even begin to describe how fantastic it was, and how great they are. This was the best supplied, cleanest rental house we've ever stayed in. The location can't be beat; right on the beach. We cooked all of our meals in-house, and the kitchen was really well stocked. I forgot to bring a meat thermometer, and Jeff was kind enough to let us borrow his so we didn't die of salmonella which really would've put a damper on things. We'd absolutely return to their house again, should they have us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

EVELYN M.

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

Sol del mar

Beautiful home. Had a great time reconnecting with family
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Modern Beach Perfection

Not your average NC beach house. The pictures speak for themselves, and the property is everything you would hope it might be. Wonderfully designed, spacious, clean, comfortable, and just a few steps from a more private stretch of beach (nearest public access is a good ways away). Everything you need, and the owners are extremely responsive with any questions or requests. The pool is large enough, and the area surrounding the pool is immaculate and spacious. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Property, Great Communication with Owners

I can't say enough about this property. Brand new, spacious home right on the beach. Could not be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

KILBI B.

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

5 stars for this beauty on the beach!

5 stars for this beauty on the beach! We held a retreat and had 15 women at this home and it couldn't have been better. From the decor, to the location, to the cleanliness, to the owners, it was top notch. They even delivered the most delicious biscuits to our group and were delightful and accomodating! This home will not disappoint!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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