Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach

Looking for a relaxing beach getaway where the whole family - including your dog - can feel right at home? Happy Honu offers the perfect combination of comfort, space, and easy coastal living.

With a fully fenced backyard, screened-in porch, bikes, wagon, and plenty of room for up to 10 guests, everything is set up for an easy and enjoyable Kure Beach vacation.

⭐ Why Guests Love Happy Honu
Fully fenced backyard - great for dogs and kids
Spacious screened-in porch for morning coffee and evening drinks
Unique shaded deck built around a beautiful live oak tree
Bikes, wagon, and beach gear included
4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - sleeps up to 10
Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area
Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach
Easy walk to the beach, Kure Beach Pier, restaurants, and local favorites
Quiet street with minimal traffic
Parking for up to 4 cars in the driveway.

⭐ Living, Kitchen & Dining
The open-concept layout makes it easy for everyone to spend time together, whether you're cooking dinner, watching a movie, or relaxing after a day at the beach.

Comfortable seating for the group
Fully stocked kitchen
Granite countertops and upgraded finishes
Kitchen island with additional seating
Dining table for family meals

⭐ Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Bedroom: King bed
Second Bedroom: Queen bed
Third Bedroom: Queen bed
Fourth Bedroom (downstairs): 2 bunk beds

The flexible layout works well for families, multiple couples, and mixed-age groups.

⭐ Outdoor Living
Some of the best moments at Happy Honu happen outside. Start your morning with coffee on the screened-in porch, unwind on the unique shaded deck built around a live oak tree, or enjoy the fenced backyard with the family.

After a day at the beach, the outdoor shower makes rinsing off the sand quick and easy.


⭐ Dog-Friendly Details 🐾
Your four-legged family members are welcome too! Happy Honu welcomes dogs with prior approval, and the fully fenced backyard makes traveling with your pup even easier.

- $250 non-refundable pet fee.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times outside the property
- April 1 – September 30: Dogs are allowed on the beach before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM
- October 1 – March 31: Dogs are allowed on the beach anytime

⭐ Good to Know
- Check in is at 4:00PM or after and check out is at 10AM.
- Linens and towels are included.
- Must be 25 or older to rent.
- Smoking is proibited on the deck or screened-in porch
- A signed Booking Agreement is required before check-in.

Whether you're planning beach days, family dinners, relaxing evenings on the porch, or adventures around Kure Beach, Happy Honu is a comfortable home base for making great vacation memories.