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"SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carolina Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪3 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

"SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach!

This CLEAN and comfortable duplex has 1 bedroom & 1 bath with ample separate parking for 2 vehicles. This space is suited for 2 people, but it could accommodate a 3rd person or a child on the futon. Linens provided at no charge. There is a fenced backyard perfect for pets.

We have an assortment of beach essentials that varies, and you are welcome to use the items. The beach is only a short 1 block walk away!

This is a simple, clean vacation rental that has everything you need for a relaxing vacation very close to the beach. SALTY CABANA is the right side of a 1 level beach style duplex. There is plenty of private free parking for 2 vehicles right in front of the house.

Step outside to a fenced backyard (No neighbors behind the house, just an empty lot.) Take a short 5-block stroll to the Kure Beach Pier, local restaurants, and shops.

Inside is an open area floorplan with the living room and kitchen for hanging out. There is a small area to sit and eat.

The full bathroom has a large and clean tiled shower, and towels are provided.

The bedroom features a comfortable & clean Queen bed with a TV.

If you have an extra guest or child, the futon in the living room folds flat to make a sleeping area. Please note this is a pleather futon and is very firm. We have sheets for this sleeping area as well.

Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials to cook a delicious meal. After a day in the sun, rinse off in the private outdoor hot shower or unwind in the spacious indoor shower.

Best of all, your furry friends are welcome, please crate your dog when you are not inside.

Book your stay now and enjoy the perfect beach escape!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Even furry friends want to go to the beach!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2834774
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carolina Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at "SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach!?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach! on Sep 1, 2026 start from $260, 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 "SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "SALTY CABANA" - 1 block to the beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kure Beach, Kure Beach Pier, and Carolina Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little spot close to the beach for our weekend stay. Very clean. Host promptly called us to address a mix-up in VRBO's automated check-in instructions. Really enjoyed staying in Salty Cabana and getting several beach walks in every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

callie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. Super clean and super close to the beach. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for a weekend. Great amenities for us and our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute little spot, excellent location, great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Nice little bungalow in a great location. Easy walk to the beach or the few restaurants in Kure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NANCY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GOOD LOCATION TO THE BEACH ENHANCE WITH THE AVAILABLE BEACHCART TO CARRY CHAIRS TO THE BEACH, A COMFORTABLE PLACE TO STAY CLOSE TO RESTURANTS AND PIER.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cres R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a delightful place! It was a great place to stay with my pup! It's a short walk to the beach and has plenty of yard space for your pup. It was easy to get in touch with the hosts and an easy check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write this! Come back anytime with your sweet pup!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I loved Salty Cabana!!! It was so comfortable and felt like a home away from home. The check in process was simple and our host was very fast to respond to questions. The property was very clean and had everything we needed. The location was wonderful with a short walk to the beach, pier, arcade, and restaurants. We will definitely be rebooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri H.

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

Comfy cozy

Nice place for a quick getaway. Great neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Quick responses from our hosts. Easy check-in and -out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Excellent! Thank you so much for your review 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

olivia s.

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

Loved it!

We had a great time staying at the salty cabana. It was super clean and the location was great! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2025
Thank you for the feedback and so glad you enjoyed your trip!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica T.

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

Great walking area

We enjoyed our stay. It was so nice to walk to the beach, food & the pier! The cabana is definitely older, but also clean & cool. The hot water was great!! Having the outside shower was plus with 4 people. Only thing I wished for was a covered porch/patio area. Otherwise, it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thanks for your review! Glad you guys enjoyed your stay. This fall we are doing something in the backyard that will make it welcoming to hang out outdoors! Not exactly a covered space, but some lighting and seating that I think will add a nice touch! 🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Family weekend

House was perfect for our family and walking distance to beach, boardwalk and lots of good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

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

Fabulous

It was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your time at the beach! Please come again when time allows 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Lovely getaway

This adorable duplex is perfect for a beach getaway. The beach and several restaurants are just a short walk away. Terra was very helpful and responsive whenever we had a question. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Hi Amy - thanks for taking the time to review and for your kind words. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanner G.

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

Great!

For the price you couldn’t beat the value!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Tanner! Thank you for staying with us! Appreciate the words.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon F.

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

Short notice getaway

We needed a last minute getaway and the Salty Cabana fit our need during the week. The location was perfect close to the pier and we loved that it was pet friendly. The welcome bag was a wonderful gift, as well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2023
It was great having you and your family, Shannon! If you want to email or text us privately, let us know how we can earn your five-star review next time! We are Always striving for a better experience with each guest 🤗
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Amazing location!

Such a cozy place in an amazing location! Easy 2 minute walk to the beach. The host was so friendly and responsive. They even gave us some great suggestions of things to do in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2022
Thank you for your feedback, Kim! We were happy to host you and we hope you come back to Kure Beach again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla L.

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

Perfect little getaway!!

We had the best stay at the salty cabana!! It was perfect for me, my husband, and our pup! It was in a great location. We were within walking distance of multiple restaurants, super close to everything in Carolina Beach, plus a super short walk to the beach access! Already can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Awesome, thanks so much for sharing ☺️ Glad to host you anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

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

Salty Cabana

Perfect location 3-4 minute walk to beach. Close to pier and restaurants but nice and quiet. Dog friendly was a plus. Hosts were responsive and provided a short video before we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Thank you for staying! We look forward to hosting you again someday. We are continuing to make the house and experience better each season 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diala J.

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

Great stay

Overall great experience. My only complaint is the house smelled like cigarettes, but you got used to it. The bed was comfy and the outdoor shower was lovely. Had everything you needed and close to restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Thank you so much for your words and for your review. We were able to put an ozone machine in immediately and resolve that issue! Customer service is definitely very important to us. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnne S.

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

We loved our stay and we’re blown away by the friendliness and hospitality of Terra! She was so accommodating to help our trip go well! The cottage is clean and well-stocked, including beach items! Would definitely recommend and look forward to a return some day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate it 🙏 Looking forward to your return and continuing to make the house and experience better each season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Great spot

Location is so close to everything. Pier, arcade, icecream, good eats ALL on walking distance. Terra was a great host! Overall 10 out of 10! Looking forward to renting this spot again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2023
Awesome 😎. thanks for your words and we hope to host you again. We will continue to look for ways to improve our little space :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great little cottage!

The owners have done a great job upgrading this little cottage. The neighbors were all very nice and interactive. Nice place. Thanks Lisa and Terra
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2022
Joyce, You are a pleasure to work with and we are glad that you enjoyed our little Cabana! Come back anytime to the beach! 🏖️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My only complaint was the bedroom air conditioner light was sooooo bright. Maybe it’s just us, but we like it very dark when we sleep. We “fixed” the issue by taping a piece of dark paper over the light. More ice trays would be good to have. Other than that, we had a great time and would recommend it to others for short stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Terra Luopa

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Terra and Lisa - we own this vacation rental with our families and we live in Carolina Beach nearby. We love hosting guests and sharing this slice of heaven we have at the beach!

Why they chose this property

Close to the beach and pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

We have a butterfly wall out back for a photo op! Picnic table, fire pit, and grill out back for your use.

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