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A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with benches and a railing. - Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access (Kure Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools. - Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access (Kure Beach)
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the beach and ocean. - Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access (Kure Beach)
A wooden staircase leading to a covered area with a sign reading "Kure-by-the-Sea Gazebo PRIVATE". - Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access (Kure Beach)
A spacious living room with a white sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan. - Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access (Kure Beach)
Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access provides laundry facilities and more. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 112400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access

  • Nestled in Kure Beach, this beautiful single-family home is just about 200 feet from private beach access. Recently updated, it features new flooring, granite countertops, ceramic tiles, and stainless steel appliances. K & E By The Sea boasts four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The master bedroom is furnished with a king bed, while the second and third bedrooms feature queen beds, and the fourth bedroom includes two twin beds. A spacious wrap-around deck on the second level offers plenty of space to unwind and relax after a day at the beach. Enjoying dinners on the deck with ocean views, followed by storytelling in the rocking chairs, is a common pleasure. The neighborhood ensures peaceful nights and even more stunning ocean views from the third-story deck. With private beach access just a short walk away, and proximity to restaurants, shops, and the Kure Beach pier, we trust you'll cherish our property year-round.

    Bedding Information:
    1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins

    Additional Amenities:
    Covered Parking, Patio/Deck, DVD, Stereo, Washer/Dryer, Covered Deck, Outdoor Shower, Three streaming TVs compatible with Fire Stick, Roku Stick, or Apple TV, Private Neighborhood Beach Access

    Restrictions:
    - Non-Smoking
    - Decorative fireplace not for use
    - No Pets Allowed
    - 3-night minimum stay required
    - No parking of campers, trailers, or boats at the property
    - Towels or clothing must not be hung on outside rails
    - Maximum of 4 cars allowed at the property
    - No street parking or parking on adjacent lots

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No boat trailers or rv’s

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
Note from host: No boat trailers or rv’s
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Kure Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Ocean Front Park and Federal Point History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Kure Beach travel guide
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
    Kure Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
    Kure Beach Pier
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Joe Eakes Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    4 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    4 min drive
  • The Sandspur
    4 min drive
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Ocean Retreat with Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property… The location was excellent and the local amenities were also good while not being overwhelmingly busy. Our experience with the property owner was excellent and we would definitely consider staying at this property again in the future thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Wonderful Host

The house is nice and open, plenty of parking and in a quite neighborhood right by the beach. The Host and co-Host was great and very accommodating. Highly recommend! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We only stayed for a day, but they let us check in earlier and out a little later. Was definitely a relaxing and spacious house. We all loved the outdoor patios.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Great location, short walk to private beach and lots of conveniences (restaurants, food shopping, aquarium, etc). Home is well equipped with beach chairs, kids beach toys, bicycles, boogie boards, grill, ping pong, outdoor shower, etc. Each of the 4 bedrooms have there own on suite bathroom. Loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice vacation home. Very clean. Barbara Bass was a very good host. The beach was very peaceful. The process of checking in and out was flawless. The kitchen and dining room was spacious. The WiFi had strong signals for my family devices. All of the rooms were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The hosts were so friendly and very helpful! We had a few issues with appliances — the dishwasher was broken and the coffee pot did not work and Barbara was very easy to communicate with and had everything fixed!The location was amazing and the private beach access was a huge advantage to finding a quiet spot on the beach. The only downside was the house was not very well stocked. We actually purchased hand soap because there were none in any of the bathrooms and no extra towels we could find. The kitchen was also missing some basics. Keyless entry should really be considered by the owner. There was a different key for each door and we had to coordinate with the host for entry/exit of the property as opposed to letting ourselves in and out. But it was overall a very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

We really enjoyed our time at the house. We had plenty of space for everyone to relax and rest. We also loved being able to take a quick walk across the street and be at the beach. The house had many things to make our stay convenient and comfortable. From the well equipped kitchen to the beach chairs and toys, we had what we needed. A highlight for us was the 7 rocking chairs on the porch. We spent loads of time out there in the early mornings and evenings. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Team, Good House

Overall nice. Only issues are crossing busy road to beach and the unit felt a little "tired", could use an update at this price point. But nice layout, location, private beach access and good service made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Kure Beach getaway

My family and I, 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law and 2 grandchildren stayed at this house for 6 days. We had the best time!!! Easy access to the private beach area, beautiful house and everything was perfect of us!!! We had an amazing time and would definitely stay there again. Communication was great, everything was laid out clearly and the house is just a perfect place for the eight of us!!! Did not want to leave!!! Memorable times!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house was the perfect location. Loved the private access for the beach and how close it was. Was able to see the ocean from the house. It was very relaxing. House fit my Brady bunch perfectly. The only thing was the grill was old and didn’t work so we weren’t able to grill out like we wanted to, other than that everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable, spacious home. Everything was perfect. Very large beach area that is not crowded at all, but close to the excitement if you choose. (Or your kids choose). The host has stocked the garage with beach beach toys, chairs and cruisers. The ping pong table was a bonus. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. The host was great and the house was as expected from the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I adored this place. It was so close to the beach and had a lot of space and brightness in the house. The private beach access with the parking pass was perfect for my disabled mother.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and house

Great location. House was nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was great

It was a amazing house and would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent beach week

Great property with an AMAZING location. Private beach access made for almost no crowds on the beach. House was great for our families needs all week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation spot!

This house is so open and light - we loved it! The separation of the bedrooms was perfect for our family and gave us privacy and also a big space to all gather. Close to the beach access and we were very luck to have beautiful weather all week. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed Kure beach

House provided a fun time with friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was our first stay in Kure beach and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The house was in a great location. Short walk to a private beach which was awesome! Short drive or bike ride to both Carolina beach pier and Kure beach pier. The house was roomy, clean, and had everything we needed. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2023

We had a wonderful stay at this Kure Beach property. The host reached out several times to ensure we had everything we needed. Beach access was a short walk, very easy to a less crowded part of the beach. Very close to things in both Kure and Carolina Beach. The house itself fit our families well and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Comfortable place to enjoy the beach

Overall we had a nice stay. The house layout is great for multiple couples and kids. Warm water in the outdoor shower a plus. The wrap around deck and crows nest for ocean views are very nice. Kure beach is lovely and very close walk. Though the HOA access has lots of steps so if you aren’t good with stairs or have a wagon full of beach stuff it’s not ideal. There are only 6 outside dining chairs and front rocking chairs, though the house sleeps 8. Some areas of the house are updated, some need a little tlc. Upstairs carpet is coming up. The kitchen was missing some key things or some of the small appliances could use replacement (toaster, blender, measuring cups). The grill also has some serious age on it, was left with very little gas and lacks some essential grill tools. It didn’t have any extra touches that you look for for a 4/5 star review.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location in a fantastic home!

We loved being so close to the beach in a home that was spacious and had all we needed for our family. Kitchen was fully stocked for all of our cooking needs. The outdoor shower was convenient and located in a perfect spot. Would love to stay at this home in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to vacation!

My family and friends were very pleased with the house. It was spacious and cozy at the same time. The home was even closer to the beach than we could visualize. We will definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barbara and Todd were both very helpful and responsive with all questions and concerns.

Great management and the location was great as well. We only used the private access one day because we had family with a house on the beach, but the private beach access is very close and a huge benefit to this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on Kure Beach

We had a great time and I would highly recommend this property! We had 4 generations staying under one roof, and it was a great set-up for us. The house is fresh and airy, and we loved the extensive porch. A major plus is the nearby private beach access which is a short walk. Barbara, the property manager, went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and help us make the most of our stay. The location was also surprisingly convenient to restaurants and shops. Thank you so much for a great Kure Beach vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021