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The PaparaSea

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach area with a palm tree and a fence.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with blue cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A pink single-story building with a porch, a gravel driveway, and a clear view of the ocean.
A covered patio with a round glass table and white wicker chairs.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and blue cabinets.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carolina Beach

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Front Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this vacation home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park, while Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carolina Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The PaparaSea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The PaparaSea?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The PaparaSea on Nov 30, 2026 start from $480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The PaparaSea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The PaparaSea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The PaparaSea located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quite neighborhood, and a wonderful place to stay! We had a great time! Loved the updated cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from The PaparaSea on Oct 18, 2026
Thank you, Mary, for sharing your positive experience at our house. I’m so glad the updated cottage and peaceful neighborhood made your stay memorable. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cute cottage in nice quiet neighborhood, minutes to the beach. Host is very helpful and accommodating. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful beach cottage in a fabulous location. I would definitely stay here again. The kitchen was well appointed and had everything I needed. The outdoor shower has hot water and is delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2026
Eleanor, thank you for the kind words — I’m glad our house’s location, well-equipped kitchen, and hot outdoor shower helped make your stay enjoyable. We’d be happy to host you again whenever you’re back in Kure Beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family of 4 and our pet! Fully fenced in, large back yard was great for kids and dogs!! Location is great. Walking distance to pier, restaurants, and the beach!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with hosts were great! House cozy, beds super comfy, a/c cold, ceiling fans in all rooms. Kitchen stocked with everything, spices, coffee and coffee pot. Yard and house great for pets.House awesome for kids as well. Will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2026
Thanks so much for your kind words, Angela. We’re thrilled you and your pup felt right at home in our house, and can’t wait to welcome you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was what we expected. I overlooked that there was only one bathroom, but the outdoor shower was nice. There was not a washer/ dryer or dishwasher, so this could become an issue for longer stays. Location was great. Two minute walk to the beach and five minute walk to pier area with several restaurants. The house was clean and the fenced in back yard was great for our pup.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2026
Thanks for your thoughtful review, Joanna. We’re glad our house’s location and pup-friendly yard hit the mark, and I appreciate your feedback on amenities—we’ll certainly explore options to make longer stays easier. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bungalow with an awesome backyard. Had a great time staying there with my family. Only two short blocks to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent proximity to beach. Yard was perfect for our dogs. Great place with everything you need and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

We really enjoyed our stay . The house was in a great location and we were easily able to walk to the beach and local shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We had a great trip down to Kure Beach! The house is very small, but the location is awesome. And having the fenced yard was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice!

The house and yard were wonderful! Everything was clean and very well stocked. The outdoor shower was a big plus. The dogs loved the yard and the bed on the porch! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and communicative. Erin actually made a special trip to the house to drop off a blender! The house is small but we didn't spend much time inside. Lots to do in the surrounding area (beach, restaurants, biking paths, pickelball, boardwalk in Carolina Beach) and the back yard was huge with plenty of seating to hang out. Pet friendly! My dog loved being in his own private yard. We slept really good as the beds were super comfortable (especially the front room with the memory foam mattress). It was extremely hot during our stay but the ocean temp was perfect, so we did spend a lot of time in the water. The beach was only about a 3 minute walk from the property. There were only 2 beach chairs, so I would recommend bringing your own. We loved the outdoor shower because it was huge and conveniently located right outside the back porch. We also enjoyed hanging out on the porches because of the space but air flow was bad. I suggested installing ceiling fans for circulation. The biggest downside was price. I know you pay a premium for the location but the add-on fees through VRBO are ridiculous. Splitting the cost with guests helps.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2026
Thank you, Diane — I’m so glad you enjoyed our house, the location, and that your pup loved the yard. I appreciate your thoughtful feedback and we’ll be working on improvements to make future stays even better. I’d love to host you again next time you’re in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

We loved the house and the close beach access! Will definitely be back in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Vaca

We chose the hottest weekend of the year to get away to Kure beach but we stayed in the coolest old style beach house! Modernized in all the right ways, we loved staying here. Bess very comfy, great private backyard, comfortable screened porches and a couple minutes walk to the prettiest of beaches. We will definitely stay here again
Front porch napping in these very comfy chairs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys Weekend Get-a-way

Beach House was perfect - location, accommodations, you name it! Erin was quick to respond, friendly and hospitable. I would certainly recommend and stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review, and you were a great guest!! I would absolutely host you again at any of our properties. Take care and glad you had a great stay with the guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Oasis

Such a cute little property with plenty of outdoor space for friends and pup!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach trip

This experience was amazing. My family and I had an amazing time. Short walk to the beach. Outdoor shower was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2023
Thank you so much for the great endorsement. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute House!

Couple with small dog enjoyed our stay! You could hear the waves and being off season was very quiet. Enjoyed sitting on front porch people watching. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Ate an amazing meal at Freddie’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

My husband and I had a very nice stay at this cottage this past week. We loved the close proximity to the beach, as well as the fully fenced-in back yard, which worked well for our 2 senior dogs. We also really enjoyed the fire pit, and we used it several times during our stay. The owners were incredibly nice and very prompt to answer any questions that we had during the stay. We would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven

Adorable cottage. Bedrooms are larger than I would have expected. Yard is gorgeous. Location fantastic. The indoor shower is a bit quirky, though.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2022
Thank you so much, and it was a pleasure to host your family. Please come visit again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly placed

Fabulous setting 1 block from the beach. Beach friendly for your dogs. Erin is awesome. Fenced in yard and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2022
Thank you so much, and it was a pleasure to host your family. Please come visit again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Kure Beach house

We had an excellent stay at Erin’s home! The location is ideal - just a block from the beach and a short 4 minute walk to the Kure Beach pier. We brought our dogs to the beach and Erin’s place is perfect for traveling with dogs - great outdoor yard, puppy-proofed interior. The home is comfortable and has all the essentials you’ll need for a beach trip. We would love to stay here in the future and highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2022
Thank you so much, and it was a pleasure to host your family. Please come visit again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest Pink Beach House

Perfect location for a family with kids, short walk to the beach, stores, and restaurants. Plenty of room to park and the outdoor shower is a game changer!! Lots of space in the backyard for the pup. The screened porches allowed us to be outdoors most of the time without BUGS! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

The house was neat and clean and the yard was clean . The fig bush was a added bonus!!! The location to beach access is wonderful and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. The house is well stocked and the screened in front porch is wonderful. Fenced in back yard was great for our dog . Will keep it in our favorites
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Hi Kim, thank you for the outstanding endorsement, and we're so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Please reach out to me for a future visit directly. Thanks, Erin
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little place

I really enjoyed this property but I took my 82 year old mother. The rocks out front and shower really presented problems for her. This is a wonderful place for families but if you have someone confined to a wheelchair it is a challenge. Erin is very helpful and this property has everything a family or just friends needs. Thank you Erin.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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