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SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly

Family-friendly holiday home in Kure Beach with a water park

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Knotty Dog is a single-family home set among the trees in the upscale Kure Beach neighborhood of SeaWatch
The living area is perfect to relax at after a long day at the beach
Newly remodeled king owners suite with custom wood wall
The SeaWatch community beach access has a large seating area perfect to watch the morning sunrises at.
The SeaWatch private community pool is within a short walking distance from the property.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11266.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

1st Floor Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Owners Suite

1 King Bed

Top Floor Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Hallway Half Bathroom

Toilet

Owners Suite Private Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly

Indulge in the beach holiday of your dreams at Knotty Dog, a comfortable yet upscale single-family home tucked among the trees in Kure Beach’s SeaWatch neighborhood. Skip standard accommodations and enjoy a variety of amenities rarely found in beach rentals. Relax at the community pool, unwind in the outdoor lounge, or challenge friends to a game of tennis—all just steps from your door. With exclusive community beach access, updated bathrooms, a charming gazebo, and a boardwalk with handicap access, every beach day is easy and enjoyable.


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


This inviting home features five bedrooms, including two beautifully updated King suites. Knotty Dog is designed for easy coastal living, with multiple decks and a peaceful backyard patio that creates a relaxing retreat—while still being just steps from the path to the pool, tennis courts, playground, and beach access. Entertaining is a breeze with a large main floor that includes a well-equipped kitchen, family room, and a fun game area. With plenty of parking available, gathering friends and family is stress-free.


Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy laid-back coastal living in a home that comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests without sacrificing style or convenience. Thoughtfully designed and offered at a great value, Knotty Dog welcomes the entire family—including your furry companions—so everyone can enjoy a memorable beach getaway together.
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*PROPERTY INFO*
Location: 192 SeaWatch Way, Kure Beach, NC 28449 ; Less than 5 min walk to beach access, less than 5 minute drive to Kure Beach Pier
Home: 5 BR / 3.5 BA / Sleeps 11 / 6 Beds / 1 Bunk Rooms / 2,712 sq ft.


*SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS*
-Bedroom 1: Owner Suite - King with ensuite (jacuzzi tub) (top floor)
-Bedroom 2. Queen (top floor) - Shared bath
-Bedroom 3: Queen (top floor) - Shared bath
-Bedroom 4: King (bottom floor) - Jack + Jill bath
-Bedroom 5: Twin over Full, bunk room (bottom floor) *Top bunk is for kids only - Jack + Jill bath
-King (2), Queen (2), Full (1), Twin (1)
-Beds are all made with clean linens prior to your arrival
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*PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS*
-Community Pool
-Community Tennis Court
-Playground
-Community beach access with bathrooms, showers, handicap access
-Outdoor lounge area with grill
-2 LARGE DECKS with seating + tables
-Smart TV’s in each bedroom
-Beach chairs (not guaranteed)
-Dog Friendly (with dog fee)
-4 parking spaces available
-Community path to amenities


*AMENITIES*
-Beach cart
-Hair Dryers
-Washer/Dryer
-Dishwasher
-Microwave + Toaster
-Ninja Dual Brew Coffee Maker (ground and/or pod)
-Blender
-Wifi + Internet
-Towels
-Linens
-Pack n play + high chair
-A small starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, detergents and hand soap is provided
-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.
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*POLICIES/RULES*
-Please make yourself aware of our cancellation policy. Insurance is highly recommended.
-NO SMOKING allowed at this property (that includes NO vaping).
-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. The Pet Fee is $350 for 2 dogs. Contact us regarding dog rules at the beach.
-Maximum Occupancy: 11 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 it is determined that a party/event is taking place at property, management has the right to evict tenants and guests with no refund.
-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.


Security Alert: Outdoor Surveillance Cameras are located on the exterior of this home. These cameras will not be activated during your stay, although cameras may be used to confirm arrival/departure of guests and will be activated upon final departure.


*Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Limited Damage Waiver Fee*
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*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/Canoeing with Adventure Kayak Company or Lighthouse Water Sports
-Surfing - Book Surf School for the week 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 Carolina Beach Lake
-Free live music and fireworks Thursday nights during the summer at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk
-Carolina Beach Boardwalk - visit shops, the arcade and restaurants year round. Enjoy festival rides, Britt’s Donuts, + more during the summer
-NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
-Fort Fisher Visitor’s Center + 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

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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 near the beach. Carolina Beach State Park and Halyburton Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kure Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havana's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Alley's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SeaWatch Coastal Escape w/ 2 King Suites, 2 Decks, Pool, Tennis, Beach Access & Dog Friendly located?

This family-friendly Kure Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amber s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Ideal for families with families with children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren w.

Pleasant Place

Great house in a great town with great beaches
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Great stay

We had a great time during our stay at Knotty Dog. The location is ideal and the amenities of the pool and playground are so nice! The rooms are comfortable and spacious. The host is easy to contact and communicate with via txt which was nice. The only thing I’d recommend is more dish towels be provided for the kitchen. For that many people only having two dish towels was not practical. Loved our stay otherwise!
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10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

Wonderful stay

Knotty Dog was very spacious and clean. The Seawatch neighborhood was very nice - beautiful homes and landscaping, short walk to the beach and pool, and friendly folks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Wonderful Time!

Had a wonderful time at this beach house! The location was great, and the place was comfy and well-equipped. Perfect for a relaxing getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Wade B.

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

Great place to stay

Everything was super clean, modern and very well maintained. They delivered everything that was presented in the property details. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tamie J.

First family reunion vacation

The house was beautiful and perfect for our family. Decorated perfect. The layout of the house was wonderful. Loved that no bedrooms were on the main floor. Lovely neighborhood and safe . We would highly recommend this house.
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

Wonderful Stay!

Highly recommend! Plenty of room and well appointed. We love the 2nd floor with wide open living, dining, and kitchen area. The path right next to the house leads straight to the pool and just after the pool is the sidewalk to the beach entrance. Less than 5 min walk to the beach. Highly recommend and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Great Beach Getaway

Knotty Dog was a perfect spot for our family getaway. The house was clean and had all the needed supplies. It was a 2 minute walk to the pool and a 5 minute walk to the private beach access. The neighborhood and neighbors were all welcoming. The communication with iTrip was great they were extremely helpful. We had enjoyed our stay and will definitely look to stay here again on future trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Wonderful!

Our family of nine had a wonderful time at Knotty Dog. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The beach was not crowded & pool was close by. The kids played Pickle Ball on the tennis court. And we were very blessed to have beautiful weather. Who could ask for more? Would definetly come here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Beautiful house! Great seaside community!!

We love Kure Beach and this neighborhood, so we were so excited to see the listing! The house was spacious, beautifully decorated, with great amenities. There were lots of beach chairs, bicycles, and games. The beach was just a short walk away with a nice private beach access. Everyone was super nice, making our vacation wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Enjoyable Stay

Our stay at the Knotty Dog was enjoyable. The Sea Watch community is a nice place to stay. The neighborhood was quiet, there are sidewalks to the pool/tennis courts, the private beach access with a restroom was really nice, and the location was great. The house was exactly as described from the listing and the space was just what we needed for the week. The beach items in the closet was an extra added bonus. A few things to note - the kitchen was fine, but I have stayed at places with a lot more options for cooking and a bit better quality. The linen situation was a bit frustrating. There was only a washcloth in the main floor bathroom and ONE hand towel provided in the kitchen. There were 10 of us in the property for a week - we needed more towels. They only provided 2 pillows per bed, which isn't a big deal, but again we had 10 people and were using every single bed - some of us like more than 1 pillow. We went out on day 1 and purchased pillows/pillow cases/hand towels/washclothes. The sheets were low quality. There were no blinds on the bedrooms on the third floor, and the curtains on the windows were sheer. Luckily we are early birds, but it got very bright in our rooms quite early. The doors to the third floor deck had no blinds/curtains. Overall we were happy with our stay, but we felt like for the price we paid a few improvements/extra amenities could be provided to take this from a good stay to an excellent stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

Fabulous stay at Knotty Dog!!

What a fantastic place to stay on Kure Beach!! We were just thrilled with this house. Clean and casual and relaxed. Having a middle floor without bedrooms provided a great place to gather without bothering sleepers. Easy for the whole family to gather in the family room and kitchen combo. The outdoor covered porches are surrounded by trees which create such a relaxed and cool place to read on the porch swing or eat at the table or just sit and talk in the rockers and chairs. We loved the walk to the beach. We passed butterfly covered plants (the landscaping and white picket fences are beautiful) and the kids' park and the pool on the way to the beach. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking, a great coffee maker and out back a gas grill. Beds were comfy with most rooms having a place to head to a porch or outdoor space. The little ones who were with us had so much room to play! We will definitely return! Until next time, hope others enjoy Knotty Dog as much as we did!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Knotty Dog

Had a great time. Knotty Dog was very comfy and well equipped. Loved the wide open 2nd floor great for our family. Highly recommend.

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