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Large Oceanfront Home w/2 Decks, Private Beach Access, Dog Friendly

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The ocean is only steps away via your private walkway at this amazing house!
Plenty of room in the family room to read that novel while having views of the waves crashing
Gorgeous ocean front home
On the top floor the master bedroom has its own private deck entrance and view of the ocean
After cooking dinner with your family you can choose to sit on the inside dining room table or the outside one, either way you get a beautiful view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14202.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Kure Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Owner Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Hall Half Bathroom

Toilet

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Owner Suite Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Large Oceanfront Home w/2 Decks, Private Beach Access, Dog Friendly

Welcome to System Shutdown, an oceanfront retreat that offers relaxation, adventure, and comfort. Located on the shores of Kure Beach, this charming 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home is designed for families and groups seeking an unforgettable beach getaway. With breathtaking ocean views, refreshing ocean breezes, and direct access to the sand, this is the ideal place to unplug and unwind.


Fresh linens and towels are included in the cleaning fee, so no need to worry about extra charges!


This home is tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped for comfort and convenience. With comfy Sealy mattresses in every room, you'll sleep soundly after a day of fun in the sun. The spacious layout offers a game room, multiple living areas, and three levels of outdoor decks, all designed to take advantage of the beautiful coast. The main deck is perfect for outdoor dining, lounging, or enjoying the view. With room for up to 14 guests, including 3-4 kids, there's plenty of space.


Outside, the fun continues with private beach access, an outdoor shower, a propane grill, and plenty of beach toys and games for the whole family. Parking can accommodate 3-5 vehicles, so you’ll have space for everyone’s cars—or your boat! Pets are welcome, so bring your furry friends along for the trip! Whether you’re here for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed vacation, System Shutdown is the perfect spot.


PROPERTY INFO
Location: 813 Fort Fisher Boulevard South, Kure Beach, NC 28449 ; 7 blocks from Kure Beach Pier
Home: 5 BR / 3.5 BA / Sleeps 14 / 9 Beds / 2 Bunk Rooms / 2,184 sq ft


SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
*Bedroom 1: King, private bathroom (3rd floor)
*Bedroom 2: Queen (3rd floor)
*Bedroom 3: Twin bunk bed - full on the bottom, twin on top (top bunk is NOT suitable for adults) (3rd floor)
*Bedroom 4: Queen (1st floor)
*Bedroom 5: 2 bunk beds - 4 twin size (top bunk is NOT suitable for adults) (1st floor)
Game room: Queen sleeper sofa
No bedrooms on the 2nd floor
King (1), Queens (3), Fulls (1), Twins (5)
*Beds made with fresh linens. Linens and towels included in cleaning fee.
*Pack-n-play with optional bassinet


PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
-OCEAN FRONT - Amazing Views from the LARGE deck with outdoor dining, outdoor couch, and lounging!
-Outdoor shower
-Propane Grill
-Board games, outdoor games, beach toys, and more
-New and improved media room and gaming station! Just bring your favorite gaming box and an HDMI cable, the room is equipped with an HDMI port on the wall and a 42 inch gaming monitor
-PET FRIENDLY (with a dog fee)
-Parking: 3-5 cars depending on size


Amenities:
-Beach chairs (not guaranteed)
-Game room, Board games, Outdoor games, and beach sand toys
-Propane Grill
-Blow Dryers
-Washer/Dryer
-Dishwasher
-Microwave + Toaster
-Blender
-Ice Maker
-Crockpot
-Coffee Maker (Drip + Keurig)
-Baby gate
-Pack-n-play
-Booster seat
-Wifi and Internet
-Towels
-Linens (beds made upon arrival)
-A starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, detergents and hand soap is also provided
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers in the showers
-AND MORE!
*We do our best to ensure that all items are there for your visit; however we cannot guarantee condition and quantity due to guest use*


POLICIES/RULES
*Please make yourself aware of our cancellation policy. Insurance is highly recommended.
*NO SMOKING allowed at this property.
*This is a DOG FRIENDLY HOME: A non-refundable Pet fee of $250 will be added to your rental if you choose to bring your dog. For 2 Dogs the Pet Fee is $350
*Maximum Occupancy: 14 Occupants - Children must be counted within the maximum occupancy unless they are under the age of two (2) and are sleeping in a crib.
*Tenant Requirements: Tenant stated on the Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, and acknowledge that they will occupy the Property during the entire tenancy.
*Manager and owner of the rental property are not responsible for citations received while staying at the property.
*Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood.
*No events or parties- If determined that a party/event is taking place at property, management has the right to evict tenants and guests with no refund given.
*If determined that a party took place on any of the nights reserved, reservation guest will be charged $500, no exceptions!
*No uninvited guests without permission


**Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Limited Damage Waiver Fee**


PLEASURE ISLAND ACTIVITIES:
- Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier - Fishing, Restaurants, and more
- Paddle Boarding and Biking with "Paddle NC" or "Pleasure Island Rentals"
- Kayaking with the "Adventure Kayak Company" or "Lighthouse WaterSports"
- Surfing - Surf School with Tony Silvagni
- Jet Ski with "Carolina Beach Jet Ski Rentals"
- Marina/Boating - Boat Tours with “Endless Summer Day Tours” or “Sea Legs Pedal Pub”
- Hiking at Carolina Beach State Park
- 4 Wheel Drive-on Beaches at Fort Fisher and Freeman Park in CB
- FREE MOVIES Sunday nights in the summer at the lake
- Free live music and fireworks every Thursday night during the summer at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
- Carolina Beach Boardwalk also features shops, an arcade, festival rides, BRITT'S DONUTS and more!
- NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
- Fort Fisher - Civil War - National Historic Landmark
- Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry - Take your car to Southport for the day on the car ferry from Fort Fisher
- Ocean Front Park in Kure Beach
- Rent a golf cart from Sun Fun Rentals!
- And More! We provide an on-site booklet and send an email with recommendations prior to your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Arcade. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Oceanfront Home w/2 Decks, Private Beach Access, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Oceanfront Home w/2 Decks, Private Beach Access, Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Oceanfront Home w/2 Decks, Private Beach Access, Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Oceanfront Home w/2 Decks, Private Beach Access, Dog Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kure Beach, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Ocean Front Park. Joe Eakes Park and Coquina Outcrop are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sherry o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on the beach with lots of space. Large outside deck is inviting for family time together. Great views. We had a wonderful time and would stay again at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Great vacation house

Totally enjoyed our family vacation. Very clean, roomy house. Loved the decks. Excellent kitchen provisions (skillets, pots and pans, utensils, etc). Our second time here and highly recommend it! 🏖️💕

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

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

System Shutdown

We loved this property! Very clean and spacious home, the decks and the furniture were perfect for us. The large deck area with lots of chairs provided shade or sun with the upper deck providing shade if needed. The walkway to the beach provides easy access to the sand . I have a hard time finding anything to complain about but the only thing that we would even request to make our stay absolutely perfect would be to update a few pieces of cookware . We thoroughly enjoyed the home as well as the entire process and hope to return soon !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Wonderful trip!

System Shutdown was perfect for our family. The house is in an amazing location. The decks were so nice to hang out on and we saw dolphins on multiple occasions. The beds were very comfortable as well. It is also well stocked with lots of board games, which my kids loved. ITrip was very helpful and easy to work with. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

System Shutdown

Our family enjoyed our stay at this property. It was a cozy, 3 level home with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate many guests. The kitchen and dining area was spacious with a great ocean view. The deck was huge with a fence and gate for beach access. We would highly recommend this home due to it’s proximity to restaurants, grocery stores and area businesses.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

35 year anniversary

We enjoyed celebrating 35 wonderful years of marriage with our family. Everything was perfect, communicating was exceptional, and the oceanfront porch is priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Family beach trip

System Shutdown is our favorite iTrip vacation stay. The house is perfect for our family. The beachfront location and beautiful decks made this property our first choice for return visits to Kure Beach!

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Wonderful location!

Great location- right on the beach and in the quieter part of the area, but easy drive to the restaurants and more commercial areas of Kure/ Carolina Beach. Home was very clean and kitchen was well stocked with essentials. Perfect family beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Young vacation

Everything about the property was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charles w.

Another great stay at System Shutdown

Another great family vacation at this great house. Easy access to the beach. Quick response to any issue. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

System Shutdown was a great house

We had a good beach vacation at System Shutdown and would recommend it to other large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Beautiful deck and view

We would definitely come back to this house. The deck is so beautiful and very relaxing- the outdoor furniture is great. The house is also quite spacious with 3 floors. Our only complaints are that the pictures make it seem like a newer property, and it’s definitely older with lots of marks on the walls. The beds also aren’t particularly comfortable (although the king bed is memory foam and very comfortable). Overall though, we enjoyed our stay - enough to come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Great location and good family home.

Great location right on the beach with plenty of beach chairs, and outdoor shower. Five bedrooms worked great for four couples and a baby in the fifth bedroom good morning. At this time there was not air conditioning in one of the bedrooms with bunkbeds on the bottom floor so it was very hot. Overall a good family vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

System shutdown

Nice large home ideal for family with kids and teens. Right on the beach! We would come here again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shila M.

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

Beach get away

Loved the house and the beach! great relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Great house with amazing views!

We loved every second of our time there. Very comfortable house! Decks are fantastic and have nice furniture
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M., St Pete Beach, FL

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

A wonderful Thanksgiving!

We rented this property for our family Thanksgiving this year and it was the best week! The property has everything you could need and the views are amazing! The layout of the home was perfect for us, we would love to revisit in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sommar

Great house

My family and I have been coming to Kure for family vacation for about 4 years. This is our favorite house and we will rent again!

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

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

House was very nice with beautiful views. Enjoyed every bit of it

The process of checking in and checking out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart H.

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

Great Location

This house was as advertised. Wonderful location, Nice living areas and a private beach! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Great oceanfront home

Beautiful oceanfront home with a great family atmosphere. Location is convenient to KB CB and Fort Fisher. Very relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Beach trip

Great beachfront house for families. Well kept and well equipped for a great getaway. Will for sure keep this place in mind for the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Wonderful time had by all!

Great house and location. Very comfortable and roomy. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable vacation. Would book again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige S., North Carolina, USA

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

Girls weekend

Plenty of space for all of us. Great beach. Kitchen well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Making memories

First vacation with our 20 month old grandson. Family friendly environment and the large deck was a perfect play area for him. We loved the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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