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'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach

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A wooden boardwalk leading to beachside seating with a view of the ocean.
Exterior
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a sandy ground.
A living room with a beige sofa, a blue patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a television, and a green armchair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carolina Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach

Come relax and enjoy our beautifully decorated oceanfront and spacious home. It has a large well equipped kitchen with granite counter tops and beautiful hardwood floors. Both the dining area and family room seats 10 comfortably and has great ocean views. You can enjoy your morning coffee and afternoon drinks while relaxing on our large porch or large deck. On the porch there is a dining table and rocking chairs to relax in. On Thursday nights you can watch fireworks from Carolina Beach from our deck. We have ceiling fans in all of the rooms. There are queen beds in three bedrooms and the remaining two have twin beds. There is WIFI throughout the house along with a TV in each room with ROKU to play SPECTRUM and NETFLIX. Other features include an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water, which offers a refreshing place to wash off after a day on the beach. We also have a private walkway to the beach. Linens and cleaning service are provided. A gas grill is available for your use. Enjoy a family game in the house or a game of cornhole outside. We have a large private lot for parking 6 or more cars. The Carolina Beach boardwalk offers shops, restaurants and summertime activities such as festivals, fireworks and live music. The NC fort Fisher Aquarium is a great place to enjoy the afternoon. Also, Southport is just a ferry ride away. Kure Beach offers a market each Tuesday with different vendors.



Keywords: Kure Beach, 1104 N. Fort Fisher Blvd. Southern Coast of North Carolina, 15 minutes from Wilmington, 5 minutes from Fort Fisher Aquarium, Walking distance to Kure Beach Pier
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 398460
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 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

About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, while Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are popular area attractions. Ready for a night out? Consider SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and The Cardinal. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kure Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach?

As of Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach on Jul 25, 2026 start from $879, 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 'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'McGee By The Sea'- Oceanfront Kure Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Carolina Beach vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the cleanest properties we have been to at beach and we’ve been going annually for 20 years. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Perfect Location

Well maintained and fully stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at McGee by the Sea and we like the location, the house and the easy communication with the owner. We also enjoyed surprisingly nice weather in Kure Beach even with Hurricane Erin offshore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2025
Debbie, So glad you had a good vacation. Looking forward for you and your family returning again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay, stayed here in 2021 also. Short walk to beach, usually not too crowded. No big hotels too close. Enjoyed cornhole already there under house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beach Time

Had a wonderful stay at McGee By the Sea. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The view from the back porch was beautiful. We enjoyed the rocking chairs there. Such close proximity to the beach was great! The house was well maintained and furnished. It met the needs of our family completely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great family vacation house

The owners of this property are wonderful to work with. Check in/check out process is easy. We love that this house looks like a beach house, but has comfortable beds and is very clean. This was the perfect house for our family beach vacation and we loved our stay in Kure/Carolina beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

Family Vaca 2025

We had the best time at McGee By the Sea! The house was so clean and comfortable with plenty of room for our family. The location on the beach with the private walkway was great! The house was very well stocked with all necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karol R.

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

Little House on the Ocean

Check in was smooth and easy. Facilities were as described. The house was clean and had everything needed for a lovely stay. The owner was very attentive and kind when we contacted her late one night. I will highly recommend this property for a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Our Favorite

This house and location is a perfect getaway. The property is kept clean and well maintained, stocking all of your essential needs. Do not hesitate to book this gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara W.

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

Family vacation 2024

Your house was very clean and had everything we needed, the wi-fi was not as strong as we needed, we had three working remotely last week, but enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

McGee By The Sea

Wonderful time with my children and grandchildren
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2024
Brenda , Thanks for the review. We are so glad you spent your vacation with us. Looking forwarad to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff m.

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

Excellent Kitchen

Good metal pots and pans for Celiac cooking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

The house was beautiful and in immaculate condition.

The house was beautiful. Very clean and wonderfully decorated. IIt also has a very nicely stocked kitchen. I highly recommend this house. Nice size bedrooms and bathrooms. And all just so pretty. The big porch, the easy access to the beach and the lower deck were such a bonus!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks Kathy for the nice comments. We are glad you enjoyed your vacation at our home. Hope to hear from you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee V.

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

Everything You Need.

Perfect location. More than ample seating indoors & out. Fully ( & I do mean fully) stocked kitchen for literally any meal you choose to prepare. Home is always clean & comfortable. Zero complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vincent t.

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

family gathering and renewal

convenient to beach close to dining places loved porch rocking chairs,view,breeze, and privacy. excellent gas grill. house was renovated with good taste. Air conditioner went out during the night, we reported it and you had it restored and cooling within 2 hours.... Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect!

Our family loved this house.....it's well maintained, comfortable all around with room for close famiy time or quiet personal time. The kids enjoyed the beach and playing under the house. We walked to Kure Beach Pier, the Tiki Bar and to the Boardwalk each day...even in the rain. Looked for Venus flytraps at Carolina Beach State Park, went to Hang Ten, the Veggie Wagon, the Seawitch and Uncle Vinnies...had Seafood Boil from CFSB....We love this area so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2024
Debbie, Thanks for spending your vacation with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Nancy McGee
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanie s.

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

Great house

Great property & location. Our only criticism is not of the property but of the beach itself. There was a substantial drop off in the water that made it treacherous as the waves tended to crash onto the beach. There is also a “storm drain” that extends into the ocean directly behind the house that posed a danger as the life guards were constantly having to steer people away . Lifeguards were definitely a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect vacation home for us. We had four adults and four children (ages 8, 10, 13, and 17) and this house had something for everyone…..corn hole boards, sand toys, board games, books for the beach, a well stocked kitchen, and bedrooms for everyone. We loved the ocean front views from the porch and the private beach access. The house was exceptionally clean and our host was very fast to respond to our questions. 10 out of 10. You wont be disappointed with McGee by the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Plentiful amenities

Best rental in 5 years. The beds are comfortable, not overly soft. The linens are upscale. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The gas grill was a plus. Exquisite view of the ocean and dunes. Central to Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Not overly crowded on the beach. We will definitely plan a return visit to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

A little surprise

This was a beautiful, well maintained property with an excellent view of the ocean and a private deck to the beach. My only criticism is finding out beach towels and beach chairs were not include. I don't feel this was clearly stated on the posting, as one of the pictures shows beach chairs on the deck and one of the reviews mentions that it was great to have the chairs and towels included. Please understand that two of our party flew and our car was packed with supplies for everyone. I think a few chairs and towels should be included. We have rented houses for the past 20 years including several beach houses and this was a first. This is my only negative comment I can make. It is a beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacations 2022

This house was perfect for our family and a short drive to anything we wanted to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James I.

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

Kure beach

Have been going to various beaches in SE NC for 50 years. Very nice property with excellent location. My family loves the covered porch to enjoy the ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Lovely place, great location

The place is perfect. Private beach access is great and the deck out on the access is perfect for relaxing at nights. Location is perfect just a short drive to Carolina Beach pavilion and Freeman 4wd park!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

McGee By the Sea

Lovely property with a perfect location. Very clean and stocked with everything and anything you needed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

There is great fishing right out front. Walk a few yards north or south and swim near the sand bars that are usually present. Take a 15-20 minute walk south to the Kure Beach Pier and enjoy local restaurants as well as an Arcade. A quick drive takes you to the Fort Fisher Aquarium as well as Fort Fisher Civil War Museum. You can hike or ride your bike through the Carolina Beach State Park. Wilmington is just 20 minutes away, where you can dine at the Historic riverfront with outside dining options. The USS North Carolina Battleship is just across the river. Take a day trip by ferry to the fishing village of Southport. Enjoy antiquing, dining and great shops.
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