This beautiful, freshly repainted 3 story home has 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 garages, a deck (with ocean view) and 2 porches! The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, including a new dishwasher and new stovetop. New HVAC system and 4 flat panel TVs. The master bath has a jacuzzi tub. There is an outdoor shower. The home sleeps 13 (including the queen sofa sleeper) but additional air mattresses are provided for extra guests. The property is 2 blocks from the gorgeous blue ocean of Kure Beach. The home is walking distance from the Kure Beach pier and restaurants. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the coast. It can be a romantic vacation for two or a full family getaway. Linens not included.
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
If you bring a pet, please bring their bedding/crate. No pets allowed on beds or furniture.
Please roll grill all the way into the driveway before using.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kure Beach
Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and popular attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Kure Beach, NC
What's nearby
Kure Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ocean Front Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kure Beach Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Ocean Grill - 3 min drive
El Cazador Carolina Beach - 5 min drive
Britt's Donut Shop - 5 min drive
Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Great Kure Beach Getaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at The Great Kure Beach Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Great Kure Beach Getaway?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Great Kure Beach Getaway located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property was ideal for our needs. The only small bump was the beds weren't made when we arrived. I rented linens from the recommended company and their website stated the fee covered beds being made upon arrival. Not a big issue just thought you might want to know for future reference.
Property had its ups and downs. Location was amazing. Property was not very clean when we arrived. We did our best to keep things clean and organized throughout the stay and still got charged with extra cleaning fees. The property in general was unkept and outdated.
We stayed at this location for a full week with a wide age range of kiddos, other than needing to get a baby gate for the stairs for our 1 year old we had no major issues within the home! What minimal problems there were the hosts were great at addressing quickly & were easily reached when needed
Our family get-together of 10 really enjoyed our stay. The location was private and quiet, while having close access to the beach. The owners were very responsive and accomodating to our requests. One of our littles accidentally left a stuffy at the rental, and John was able to find it and ship it out to us - we really appreciated the quick responses and helpfulness!
We would definitely recommend a stay here and will be back!
Alison K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Christie S.
10 October 2024
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Group of 10 family vacation
This home was in a great location, quiet neighborhood and a short easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed having the use of both decks and the swings were great, the common area was perfectly laid out for a large family and we appreciate the use of the wagon and beach chairs. However, there was lack of communication prior to the trip, leaving us unaware that towels, toilet paper, paper towels and linens were not provided until a few hours before check-in. So be aware you will need to provide these items for your trip.
Great location - great home - great owners = a great customer experience.
keith d.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Michelle F., Newton Falls Ohio
22 June 2017
Very satisfied
Had a fabulous stay had this huge beachhouse.All the space and LOVED the kitchen! So much room for cooking with the family and enjoying our time together.
The stay was amazing!!! The beach was amazing. Everything at the house was exactly how the owers said!!! My only complaint was the comforters in the rooms and the mattresses were all dingy and dirty looking. Other than that it was AMAZING!!!
Thank you so much for this pleasurable visit!!!!
This house was perfect for my family and my sister's family. There was plenty of space and the main living space was large enough for all of us!
Not sure if it was my lack of reading about the house, but the top 3rd floor that has the queen bedroom is also were the kitchen, living room and dining room are too. I assumed the 3rd floor only had the one bedroom and bathroom.
thanks for letting us stay at your house!
House Location and everything was great except the dish washer smells bad and the couch was dirty under the pillows tried to call to notify but no answer or response other than that it was a success
Kelvin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
adrienne k.
21 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice but could have been cleaner
Older property that could use a good cleaning and some fresh paint, new carpets and updates in the bedrooms. Although the kitchen is beautiful and has a lot of nice features and updates it had minimal supplies, pots that looked like they had been used over a campfire, and no sharp knives for cutting things like vegetables. If you’re looking for a large house with a nice amount of bedrooms and bathrooms and don’t necessarily care about aesthetics then this is a great place to stay!
In general the place is nice and has plenty of space. The cleaning crew should be ashamed of the quality of work. Soap scum on shower door, baseboards haven't been dusted in weeks, dust on ceiling fans and registers, there was even a pile of dirt left in the corner of the kitchen. I am not one to want to look for a full reimbursement but I feel that I should not be charged for the cleaning service as it was not clean when we arrived. Hoping the property owner/management will take care of the cleanliness. Other than that home accommodated our needs.
Matthew H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
4/10 Poor
Bethany D.
19 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Find another place
We returned to this house because it is in a nice location. The house wasn’t very clean last year, but doable. The refrigerator had cooling issues last year, and nothing was changed or corrected. It smelled like rotten fish. This year it was much worse and we had a/c unit issues which resulted in a ceiling coming down in the bathroom on the second floor. Communication with the owner was subpar. Apparently, according to the a/c repair company, the problem has been ignored, repeatedly. He grudgingly reimbursed our family for two days and a ruined overnight bag, where we dealt with issues since mid-week. We are a family of 12 that had to manage using just two bathrooms. I would suggest finding other accommodations. With the right ownership, this would be a lovely property.
Bethany D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Cristen H.
30 July 2019
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointed
The house was in a great location...close to the beach and had a nice ocean view from the top deck. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the open floor concept of the third floor.
When we first arrived we noticed the house did not appear to be very clean. The ceiling fans and air conditioning intake vents were full of dust (along with the baseboards). One bedroom had a tv that no longer functioned sitting on the floor while the one that operated (i suppose) rested on top of the dresser against the mirror (anchored to nothing). The paint and carpet could stand to be freshened up. There were only 5 out of the 6 chairs at the dinner table. Additionally, the air conditioning was not working on any of the three floors when we arrived. John was helpful in taking care of getting this fixed but the repairman was there until around 9pm that night.
When we went to prepare our dinner the first night the oven caught fire so it ended up being a Dominos night while the oven self cleaned for several hours.
The next morning we tried to make breakfast only to realize that the stovetop was not functional unless someone went to the first floor to turn on the breaker. Then if you turned the left front burner it stayed on high until said breaker was turned off. So every time we wanted to use the stovetop it was down to the first floor to turn on and off.
When trying to get silverware (which didn't match) from the silverware drawer the drawer came off the hinges and ended up in the trash can. My brother in law fixed this as well.
The kitchen was not well equipped. When the kids wanted to bake brownies they found 2 measuring cups (1/2 and 1/4 cup) and no baking dishes. Also, none of the dinner plates matches and if you wanted a bowl of cereal you had about 4 plastic bowls to choose from. We ended up purchasing plastic utensils, paper plates and cups, in addition to aluminum baking pans and dishes in order to adequately prepare and eat food for the week.
The refrigerator also did not stay cold and we ended up throwing $80 worth of meat away.
Overall we were very disappointed with the accommodations. Thank goodness we enjoyed our time there with family and were able to still make the most of our time at Kure Beach. The town was lovely and everyone was so friendly. We will definitely be back to Kure but certainly not to this home.
The home is well appointed and spacious. Plenty of room for us to be together and enjoy some privacy. It is in a beautiful area and convenient to everything you need. Be sure to checkout the nearby aquarium.
We were expecting to entertain 18-24 people for my sons wedding and hurricane Ian disrupted those plans a bit. Ended up being only 9 of us but the house would have easily held us all for dinner/drinks. Abby and John were gracious and accomadating. Enjoyed the stay!
Very easy check in. A little surprised that sheets, towels, and extra paper products weren't included. But accommodations were spacious and perfect for our family trip with kids and grandkids. Super close to the beach and plenty of parking.
This was a beautiful home and location. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. However, the house was not cleaned well at all. We had to clean when we first arrived.