Title: Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115546831&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats ## Photo gallery for Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats ![Studio (6 Bedrooms) | Pool - Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546900/115546831/205fee49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Studio (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546900/115546831/639ae9bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546900/115546831/c8d93589.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546900/115546831/e22b94c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Studio (6 Bedrooms) | Property amenity - Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats (Kure Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546900/115546831/421b9e78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats provides amenities like a marina and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 164423 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats A marina, a restaurant, and barbecue grills are available at this smoke-free vacation home. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The vacation home provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests will appreciate conveniences like 6 bathrooms and a dryer, while a TV with cable channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer DVD players. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Televisions come with cable channels. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Dining - A restaurant ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 6 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Marina ### Laundry - Dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) ## Similar properties ![Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93061800/93061705/f8ca12b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Admiral's Quarter Kure Beach - 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Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Kure Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kure-Beach.dx122798) [View more Vacation homes in Kure Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Kure-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d122798-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C33.98338%2C-77.91116&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WRX5H1SKpf4SK07v6Cku_F6-jeY=) 1017 S. Ft. Fisher Blvd., Kure Beach, NC, 28449 ### What's nearby - ![Ocean waves and fishing pier at Kure Beach, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/624896182970966016/1aafe4bb-7753-4fb1-84a6-c9f6470a0441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kure Beach 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![Was here, at this fort, that the Union forces battled the Confederate 'Blockade Runner' boats, attempting to get into Wilmington with supplies.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/122798/b751004b-8cae-47ca-98f7-7c369b51cb2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Fisher State Recreation Area 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![Was here, at this fort, that the Union forces battled the Confederate 'Blockade Runner' boats, attempting to get into Wilmington with supplies.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/122798/b751004b-8cae-47ca-98f7-7c369b51cb2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Fisher State Historic Site 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - ![Early Morning at Kure beach Pier, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661041/d93501f9-40ef-45e0-b53b-acc505a698db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kure Beach Pier 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Ocean Front Park 2 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) 45 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Island Burgers And Bites 8 min drive - The Sandspur 8 min drive - Crush & Grind 8 min drive - Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats? ### What time is check-out at Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats? ### Where is Big Kahuna by Carolina Retreats located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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