Location: Kure Beach, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Situated on an Island, off the coast of Wilmington, NC) View Map
Accommodations: Luxurious Oceanfront Townhouse, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 4 Baths (Sleeps 12)
ALL SUMMER WEEKS ARE BOOKED, BUT DISCOUNTED FALL W/E's AT THE BEACH ARE STILL WARM AND LESS-CROWDED GREAT TIME TO VISIT. (Check out the Kure Beach Jazzz & Seafood Festival in October and other happenings.)
BEST-PRICED LARGE (over 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF A/C COOLED LIVING SPACE) LUXURY OCEANFRONT HOME RENTAL IN PRIME KURE BEACH, NC
ENJOY AN UNFORGETTABLE, FAMILY GETAWAY VACATION IN THIS QUINTESESENTIAL ISLAND ATMOSPHERE, WITH THE OCEANFRONT ALWAYS IN VIEW AND JUST STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR SPACIOUS DECKS.
ALSO, CONSIDER TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SPRING & FALL DISCOUNTS--INCLUDING WEEK-END RENTALS (2-night minimum). BOOK EARLY DUE TO INCREASED INTEREST IN WELL-PRICED, DESIRABLE, OFF-SEASON DATES.
PLEASE READ ON, FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE HOUSE.
Enjoy oceanfront luxury in this bright, spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bath townhome---spread out over more than 3,000 square feet---which combines the benefits of a single family home (this is one of only two private side-by-side townhomes in an oversized, stand-alone building) with the privileges of belonging to a private, oceanfront community (including a club house with an oversized, heated indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center; heated outdoor pools, childrens' playground, tennis, and baskeball---ALL DIRECTLY ACCROSS THE ROAD / STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR DOOR.
Arrive at the island by crossing the Intracoastal Waterway by car via Snow's Cut Bridge or by ferry (from Southport, NC) and escape to your own private "resort" on the southern end of the island. (We affectionately call the beach house "Sand Castle.")
Kure Beach has it all - the majesty of beautiful expansive beaches, easy access to "North Carolina's Top-Rated Coastal Golf Courses", and easy access to the culture and history of nearby Wilmington.
So, set your clock to "island time" and spend a week leisurely swimming, surfing, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sightseeing--or--just sit back and relax on the deck and watch the dolphins and pelicans.
The Sand Castle truly is a home, with distinguished decor and features that is offered for limited rentals. (Please email or call for available dates.) Returning guests appreciate the newer bathrooms and kitchen appointed with granite, marble and other luxurious touches---with something new added each year. New Decks, carpeting and a granite wet bar were added last year. We are still brainstorming for what to add this spring.
Sorry, no weddings or group events allowed. Maximum occupancy: 12 (not comfortable for more than 8 adults.)
FOLLOWING IS A FLOOR-by-FLOOR TOUR OF THE HOUSE.
MAIN / 2nd FLOOR
The feature floor provides a wide-open floor plan, with soaring ceilings and a wall of oceanfront windows (15 ft high) that provide stunning, expansive views of the ocean, horizon, and sky above. Two seprate sets of glass doors lead you out to the huge oceanfront deck (15 X 26). You will know that you are in the right place as soon as you walk in the door and the expansive view reveals itself.
What's nice is that, you can enjoy sweeping ocean views from everywhere in the spacious living area---which includes the expansive living room (25 ft wide!), adjoining sun room (seating for 4), adjacent sitting area w/wet bar (seating for 4), and dining room (table with seating for 10, w/adjoining granite kitchen bar with addl seating for 5). The large, open space truly allows everyone to be together--without being crowded--while enjoying the majestic views.
Chefs in the family will always be in on the fun while creating meals in the fully-equipped granite kitchen (with truly all the tools a chef needs). Of course, the best feature of the kitchen is that it is completely open to the living area and shares the fantastic ocean views.
There is also a large bedroom (king bed), full bath, and laundry room on this floor.
3rd FLOOR
The entire third level is occupied by two bedrooms and two baths. The first bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom (across the hall) with tub/shower and marble counter-top. The oceanfront master suite features a king bed, sofa, large bathroom (with double sinks and stone counter-top, walk-in shower, soaking tub), walk-in closet with mini-refrigerator, and a private, oceanfront roof-top deck.
1st FLOOR
On the first floor is another large bedroom with a double bed and chairs for lounging; a full bath; and the "kids' suite" which includes a craft area, an open play area with toys for kids of all ages, a tv/dvd, queen futon, and 2 bunk beds along with a walk-in closet.
The front door leads directly to your wooden walkway to the beach and a private outside shower. What we call the "back" door leads to the one-car garage---and parking for a second car on the garden/road side of the house. (Note: Addl parking spaces are available steps away in the adjacent private guest parking lot.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 2 central a/c units used to keep the house nice and cool
- Washer: private washer and dryer in home
- Dryer
- Garage: 1 car garage
- Off Street Parking: adjacent/nearby parking lot for extra cars
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : 2nd floor bedroom AND master bedroom (3rd floor)
- Queen Bed: 3rd floor bedroom
- Double Bed: ground floor bed room
- Bunk Bed (2) : 2 bunk beds in ground floor kids' suite!
- Crib: portable crib stored in walk-in closet of kids' suite
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (7) : 7 tv's with cable---tv in every bedroom---all with dvd players
- DVD (7)
- VCR (3)
- Video Library: library of movies well-suited for families
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Shared Hot Tub: across street at club house (w/large indoor heated pool)
- Shared Pool: large indoor heated family pool, with both lap lanes and kids' area (3 ft deep). RESURFACED IN 2007
- Sauna: in club house locker rooms
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: full cook's kitchen, open to living area and ocean views
- Cooking Utensils Provided: every imaginable cooking utensil is included with gourmet kitchen
- Refrigerator (2) : large frige in kitchen (with ice and water dispenser) PLUS small fridge in master bedroom and wine fridge w/wet bar
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large Stainless Steel Gas Grill & Old-Shool Charcoal Grill (NOTE: Please no grilling on the beach or oceanside deck---it is illegal in order to protect dunes and taken seriously by authorites)
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Huge oceanfront deck off of living room/sun room AND another oceanfront deck off of 3rd floor master bedroom
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: True oceanfront (see pics), with wooden walkway from front door to the beach and private outdoor shower
- Communications
- Telephone (4) : we try to avoid the phones when at the beach
- Broadband Internet: high speed Bell South DSL (bring your computer)
- Other Amenities
- The house includes 7 Cable TVs all with DVDs, Central Air (2 units), Fully-Equipped Gourmet Kitchen, (including Cooking Utensils, Pots, Pans, Disposal, and Filtered Water, and Ice Dispenser), Wet Bar, and Washer & Dryer, The Club House and Community Grounds (directly across the street) provide a community Indoor and Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, Work-Out Room, Tennis Courts, Kids Playground, and Lounge Area
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Sorry, no pets allowed.
- Kid Friendly: Family-friendly property in a family-friendly oceanfront community. (The house includes toys for kids of all ages, a kids arts & craft table, portable crib/play pen, electrical outlet plugs, etc..
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 21
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please--no smoking in the house or on the decks near open windows. My daughter has serious allergies.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Shuffleboard
- Other Activities
- Swim, sun, shell, bike (4 bikes provided with the unit to use on great area bike paths), surf, fish (right off the shore or via a deep-sea charter), golf (semi-private and public courses nearby), or play tennis (across street). Take a short drive (everything is within a mile or two) on the island to restaurants, gift shops, galleries, North Carolina's largest aquarium, or the famous Kure Beach Pier. Or, explore Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast for more sightseeing, dining and entertaiment opportunities (e.g., Drive to Wilmington to take in some theatre or the battleship tour; or, take the ferry over to Southport for a day of shopping.)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 WEEKLY RATES (Saturday-to-Saturday Weekly Minimum During Season)
Jan 1st thru May 23rd & Sept 5th thru Dec 31st .. $2,100 - $2,500/week
May 23rd thru June 27th & Aug 1st thru Sept 5th .. $3,100 - $3,400/week
JULY WEEKS (i.e., June 27th thru August 1st .. $3,500/week.
Week-End Rentals Available During the Off-Season (Labor Day thru Memorial)
NOTE: Add NC Tax (13%) and $40 handling fee to above weekly rates.
$500 Refundable Security Depoit Required.
Sorry, No Smoking allowed in the house and No Pets Allowed.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront "Sand Castle" Best-Value Large, Luxury K B Rental
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Kure Beach
We chose the Carolina coast for the friendly people, relaxed island atmosphere, and, of course, to be on the ocean.
The Unique Benefits at this Luxurious Oceanfront Townhouse
So many things to do--besides miles of beach, we are close to NC's largest aquarium (1/2 mile) and the Ft Fisher Civil War site (1/4 mile), an a short drive (20 minutes) from Wilmington (shopping, dining, theater, and loads of sites--including WWII battleship).
Owner's Map of Kure Beach
We are a family of four from Chicago who have been vacationing in Kure Beach since our kids were in pre-school. We love KB--it's a different world; relaxing and peaceful, yet full of activity. (NOTE: Click the "Satellite" box below for an interesting aerial view of the house.)
Property Photos
- Living Room, with Dining Room in the background - Kure Beach, NC - North Carolina Luxurious Beach Townhouse
- View of Walkway to the Beach (taken from the Living Room Deck) - Kure Beach, NC - North Carolina Luxurious Beach Townhouse
- Dining Room with Seating for 10 (and Open Counter/Bar Adjoining Kitchen) - Kure Beach, NC - North Carolina Luxurious Beach Townhouse
- Master Bedroom Sitting Area with Private, Master Oceanfront Deck beyond
- View of Living Room (taken from the Dining Room)
- Relax and Read a Book in the Sun Room
- View from Kitchen, Looking out to Living Room, Deck, and The Beach
- Walkway over the Dunes, to the Beach (w/ coquina rocks in the background)
- Garden Side of House (i.e. Non-Ocean Side) along Secluded Private Drive
- Association Club Indoor Pool (across the street from the house)
- Southern View -- towards Bald Head Island -- from the Deck
- Oceanfront Deck (Located off of the Living Room and Sun Room)
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