Title: Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! Beachside condo with indoor pool ## Photo gallery for Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! ![Outdoor dining - Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674200/21674161/700360db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area - Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674200/21674161/c1b4e5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674200/21674161/25e33421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool - Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674200/21674161/b2a2680b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674200/21674161/77e334a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Gardner at the Ocean Dunes Resort, nestled on Kure Beach's south end. Enjoy stunning ocean views from the living area and primary bedroom, then unwind in one of three outdoor pools or relax in a whirlpool/spa at the Recreation Center. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Gym - Parking available - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! Get ready to make a lifetime of memories at "Gardner" at the Ocean Dunes Resort, located on the south end of Kure Beach. This is truly the perfect year-round vacation spot for families, and our most popular vacation destination. "Gardner" is a 2 bedroom, 2nd floor oceanfront condo perfect for a family of 6\. The street-side bedroom features two Twin beds and the primary bedroom is oceanfront with a Queen bed. The living area (with a Full sleeper sofa) faces the ocean with great views of the Atlantic. Ocean Dunes is an ideal year-round vacation spot for families! Located at the southern end of Pleasure Island, in Kure Beach next to Historic Fort Fisher, Ocean Dunes occupies one mile of beachfront with several private beach walkways. Included with your reservation is access to all the amenities Ocean Dunes offers, as well as the Recreation Center. Amenities include three outdoor pools, a children's playground, tennis courts, a basketball court and cornhole. The Recreation Center has an indoor pool, whirlpool/spa, gym, saunas, and showers. \*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel free to contact our office. Occupancy: 6 Stay Requirements: Sunday to Sunday rental in Summer. Minimum two night stay other seasons. Bedding Configuration: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Sofa Bed Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation. Pet Policy: No pets allowed Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Pets, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental. Featured Amenities: Community Pool - Indoor and Outdoor,, Tennis Court, Hot Tub, Basketball Court, a Children’s Playground, Cornhole, Fitness Room, Sauna, Private Beach Access, Ocean Front Cancellation Policy: Full refund within 24 hours of booking, cancellations at 31+ days before check-in will receive a full refund after a $350 cancellation fee is deducted, cancellations at 15-30 days before check-in will receive a 50% refund of monies paid less a $350 cancellation fee and less than 15 days prior to arrival is not subject to a refund. All policies are subject to possible additional refund based on re-rental, excluding non-refundable cancellation fees and travel insurance (if applicable). Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “K009 – Gardner” as a vacation rental. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95500000/95492000/95491943/262dd8b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful views from this Ocean Dunes condo Kure Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 7.6 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=95491943&PinnedHotelID=95491943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88512400/88512346/3ce471df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! 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Kure Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 8.6 Excellent 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=48597737&PinnedHotelID=48597737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21680200/21680175/a41d687b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 BR Oceanfront Condo Perfect for Relaxing Carolina Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=21680175&PinnedHotelID=21680175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 30 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as Updated 2 Bedroom Oceanfront Unit Ocean Dunes Resort Kure Beach 100 Updated 2 Bedroom Oceanfront Unit Ocean Dunes Kure Beach Updated 2 room Oceanfront Uni Updated 2 Bedroom Oceanfront Unit in Ocean Dunes Resort Condo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.97757%2C-77.91314&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mSDZz7TlmSkcgwGbCCHTD2CJb8U=) Kure Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Kure Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Fort Fisher State Recreation Area \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Coquina Outcrop \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Fort Fisher State Historic Site \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher \- 3 min drive \- 3.0 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sandspur - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Havana's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Silver Dollar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hurricane Alley's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! have a pool? ### Is Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!? ### What time is check-out at Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!? ### Where is Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! Reviews ## Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### BONNI C. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Clean and great location ##### BONNI C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rene N. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Location Lovely place. ##### Rene N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna N. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a long weekend This conde was perfect for me, my husband, and our two kids-4 & 2 years old. Right on the beach and the boardwalk is adjacent to the building! Easy parking right under the building and everything we needed in the kitchen. It was nice to have a full kitchen and washer/dryer in the unit. The unit is a bit dated, but more quirky than problematic. For example the bed in the primary bedroom is really squeaky and the blender was from the 70s, but we made all of that work just fine. We enjoyed the outdoor pools and the indoor pool was a nice feature! We would definitely return. ##### Anna N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel M. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach trip We love staying at Ocean dunes. We were disappointed that the hot tub and indoor pool were closed, but are excited about the remodeling. We were thankful that one of the outdoor pools was open ##### Rachel M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly S. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place It was a perfect week at the beach. The condo was clean with everything we needed to be comfortable. Right on the beach, we were able to sit outside and watch the waves roll in morning to night if we wanted to. ##### Molly S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John A. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Like a Cruise Everything was wonderful, especially looking through the windows during high tide and seeing just ocean. It was like being on a cruise ship although without the rocking. Fantastic view of stars at night as well. Great location. ##### John A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Abby L. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You get what you sea ;-) Comfortable, great location on top of the beach with easy access. Great basic beach stay. Kitchen could be better organized (hard to get to dishes, pots, etc.) as it's a bit haphazard. Clean place, though musty when we arrived. Good communication and easy check in/check out. ##### Abby L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy W. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation 2024 Had a wonderful time! Had a beautiful ocean front view. Got to watch the sunrise right from the balcony and what a beautiful site to see! The pictures looked a little different from the actual rental. The air filter in the A/C hadn’t been changed in SEVERAL months. We changed ourselves and vacuumed out the air return. Other than that It was a nice place to stay. I would definitely go back and stay again! ##### Randy W. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. M. Apr 10, 2021 #### Definitely coming back! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great rental experience, smooth as silk registration and check out process. The linens and towels were all in sealed packages, condo clean as can be with a million dollar view. ##### Mike M. M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary T C. Oct 15, 2022 #### Delightful Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Even though we were there during the hurricane. We loved our stay. The cleanliness was impressive very clean. J9 ##### Mary T C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan M. Jul 14, 2020 #### Great place to spend a week on the beach! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second year at Ocean Dunes. It is a great location if you are looking for a quieter beach experience with a family, but still close enough to activities at Carolina Beach. Condo was in great shape and right on the beach with incredible views especially at sunset and sunrise. ##### Jonathan M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly A. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely condo right on the beach Property is accurately described in the listings. Condo is actually on the beach and you can access it quickly. Older place, but charming and clean. All appliances worked. Only thing I didn't like was the check in process, you have to go to another location to pick up and drop off keys. That was a hassle. Having a physical key on a rental these days is outdated, a keypad is greatly preferable especially at the beach where you aren't wanting to keep track of keys. Aside from that though we had a great time and will be back. Property is easily accessible and close to places to eat and shop. There is a fitness center across the street and the aquarium is close. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Kelly A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolene B. Aug 23, 2019 #### Location, location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the location of this condo. It is right on the beach. The view from the balcony is fabulous. The unit was very clean when we arrived. It had plenty of space for our family of 4\. It was just what we wanted for our beach vacation. The only negative is the unit could use a bit of updating. There were dents in the walls from doors and older kitchen and bathroom fixtures. None of this bothered us though. We were there for the beach! ##### Jolene B. ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah P. May 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Vacation Place This VRBO was perfect for our family vacation. Right on the ocean and in a quiet family area. Loved the size of the balcony! The unit was clean and spacious and felt like home for the week we stayed. Check in and check out were both quick and easy! Only down side, we would have liked updated pictures of the balcony... We picked this place for the size of it so our 2 year old could roam around out there. Unfortunately the deck boards were very old and weathered and some rusted nails were just breaking off and we couldn’t let him roam around out there. We did get a couple splinters in our feet, but we just made sure to wear sandals out there. The pools and playground were also a bonus when booking for our little guy! Nice to have those extras when you have a 2 year old! ##### Sarah P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### melissa p. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### It was just OK The location of the condo was the only positive of the stay. The condo itself was not kept well. There was rotting wood on the steps, doors didn’t lock well, repairs done prior were done really poorly, almost every chair inside and out was wobbly. It just felt like even though it hasn’t been updated that it should have at least been up to date on repairs And they should’ve been done well. And everything should be working at top notch. I won’t be staying here again. And it honestly makes me wonder about the rental company And their other properties. Are they all just good pictures done well online and not great in person? I won’t be finding out. ##### melissa p. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Puneet T. Jun 17, 2022 #### Needs to be more cleaned and get Roach and pest control. Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location is phenomenal, right on beach, however I would not stay at this property again. There were stains on headboard, cockroaches in the house, rust in kitchen sink, patio door lock broken. Needs to update furniture and requires more cleaning. My kids were scared to walk on floor with roaches moving around. Pest control needs to be done. ##### Puneet T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Sherry W. Sep 25, 2022 #### Kure beach Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Great time. Had a problem with the exterminators busting in unexpected while my daughter was alone in the condo, and we were on the beach. She was very upset and scared. Honestly, this should be done in between rentals. It was an invasion of privacy, plus, no one likes being exposed to fresh bug spray. We are there for fresh beach air. We come yearly to Kure, but we will not be back to Ocean Dunes due to this invasion. ##### Sherry W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Cristy C., Whitsett, NC Apr 8, 2021 #### GREAT Location: Quiet & Oceanfront Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the unit was perfect! We loved being oceanfront. The unit itself could use some TLC, with some updates and a deep cleaning this unit could be really nice. The sliding glass door in the master is damaged which blocks views of the ocean (kind of defeats the purpose). One of the lampshades in the master has mold on it. The bed in the master has tall posts which block the tv if you’re on the left side of the bed. The full size sleeper sofa wouldn’t open, called maintenance, no reply! ##### Cristy C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan f., Grand Island Jun 29, 2022 #### amazing location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved staying at the Gardner @ Ocean Dunes in Kure Beach. The location is great, the views were magnificent, boardwalk access next to unit. Beach was empty, and we set up right in front of unit every day, all beach gear was safe to leave for hours, and visible from deck. Unit was quiet, we didn't really hear the neighbors. Parking is coverered, includes a hose to rinse sand off. We felt very safe leaving our beach items in the 'car port' along with the top off the Jeep for our entire stay. The rental was very clean, had everything we needed in the kitchen, most items were new, bathrooms are roomy with nice counter space. Livingroom was roomy with 2 side chairs, an oversized chair that converts to a twin sleeper and a very comfy sofa sleeper. We used an extra set of sheets and covered them to add a little more protection from a toddler. Deck is large (we did get some splinters from it though), and accessible from livingroom & master. There wasn't a screendoor for the master, so listening to the ocean while sleeping wasn't possible. The livingroom screendoor was broken and maintenance was quick to try and repair it, unfortunately it needed replacing, hopefully future guests will have new screendoors. Other than the screendoors, the only negative was the washer/dryer, very old and due to age, didn't clean clothes or towels very well. Used one pool and it was very clean. We would have liked to do a morning workout in the fitness room, but it doesn't open until 9am. We did not have time to use the indoor pool or hot tub. WE LOVED OUR STAY AND WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!!! ##### susan f. ### 4/10 Poor #### Erin S. Aug 10, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Disappointing stay at a beautiful beach Let’s start with the pros. Beach is gorgeous. Town is cute. Close to a very nice aquarium. Cons. Showed up on day one to find a used diaper under one of the beds. It’s hard to relax and enjoy a home once you start off like that. Contacted the rental company, Bryant Real Estate. They told me they’d use this as a training moment for their staff. After spending almost $3k for a vacation, I don’t want to be someone’s training moment. The condo is old. There was rust in the air vents, broken furniture left on the deck and in the parking area, the teflon pans are scratched and unusable. Some of the kitchen supplies are ancient and not clean. We had to wash everything prior to use. The decor is dated and broken on the walls. The headboards in the spare bedroom are pieces of wooden lattice with cloth wrapped around them. Very strange. The headboard in the master was stained. It’s clear to me that the owners are depending on Bryant Real Estate to maintain their investment and that Bryant Real Estate could care less. I doubt the owners have been there recently and it shows. Another issue with the rental company- We booked this rental in March for a July stay. I signed a rental contract. We had a conflict arise, as they sometimes do. I was encouraged to see that the condo had 3 different weeks available that would work better for us. The rental company refused to switch us to another open week due to me signing the contract. It was their contract. They could have made an amendment if we both agreed on it. But instead they refused and wouldn’t even return calls. My husband left 2 messages for the property manager, Morgan. She did not have the decency to return his call. Instead, she emailed me and told me they would not change our dates. We had to leave 2 days early despite paying for the full week. We weren’t asking for our money back. In fact, I was fine with paying a new processing fee. We were just asking to switch to any of the other open weeks. It could have been a simple fix. Be aware if renting this condo, Bryant Real Estate has little interest in customer service. I would never rent another property managed by Bryant Real Estate again. ##### Erin S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolanta O. Apr 15, 2022 #### Great place! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay so much- apartment was very clean, spacious, beds were comfortable, views amazing! Highly recommended. ##### Jolanta O. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Stella H. Apr 13, 2022 #### Great Location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were pleasantly surprised by the peaceful energy around this part of Kure Beach, due doubtless to the presence of the nearby State Park. The complex is only two stories so there is little disturbance from other guests. This unit is on the second story so there are quite a few steps to climb... good exercise! The unit was compact but well designed so the living area and the main bedroom had sea views, the oceanside porch is partitioned from the neighbors so there is good privacy. The property was clean but furnishings are dated some of the electric outlets in the bedroom sparked. However, everything in the kitchen cabinets and drawers needs a good clean out of excess odds and ends and a deep cleaning of every item. There are many items that are not really needed yet there was little room for food. Some important every day items such as a toaster, salad servers, a new grater ... were missing. We were comfortable there, watching the storms at night and the proximity to Fort Fischer was fantastic. The property managers were very responsive and helpful. ##### Stella H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann S. Nov 8, 2021 #### Cozy, well supplied Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Ocean Dunes-your front yard is the beach! This unit was clean, well supplied with everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing stay. ##### Ann S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Sandra W. Nov 5, 2021 #### Good Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hot tub was closed. Pool was very cold for being a heated pool. Was across the road. Courts were all cracked. House was ok. View was nice. Bed frame needs to be replaced. Creeks. ##### Sandra W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Nov 1, 2021 #### GARDNER Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. 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