Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

2 min walk

Kure Beach

3 min walk

Coquina Outcrop

4 min walk

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Settle in for an excellent stay in this Ocean Dunes condo, "Gale Winds"!

"Gale Winds" is a two bedroom, two bath, 1st floor family friendly condo features stunning oceanfront views. The open floor plan allows for breathtaking views of the Atlantic from just about anywhere you stand in the kitchen, dining room or living room! The living room features a full size couch and a brand new (2020) queen-sized pullout couch for extra visitors. The main bedroom has a Queen bed, private on suite bathroom, and direct access to the oceanfront deck. The second bedroom has two Twin beds and utilizes the second full bathroom in the hallway.

With extraordinary oceanfront views and direct beach access, this Ocean Dunes condo is also just across the street from the Ocean Dunes Recreation Center.

Ocean Dunes is an ideal year-round vacation spot for families! Located at the southern end of Pleasure Island, in Kure Beach next to Historic Fort Fisher, Ocean Dunes occupies one mile of beachfront with several private beach walkways. Included with your reservation is access to all the amenities Ocean Dunes offers, as well as the Recreation Center. Amenities include three outdoor pools, a children's playground, tennis courts, a basketball court and a shuffleboard court. The Recreation Center has an indoor pool, whirlpool/spa, gym, saunas, and showers. For Recreation Center Hours and Information, call 910.239.1370.

If you are visiting for the first time make sure you schedule a day at the NC Aquarium, or the Civil War Museum. Available Ferry Rides schedules time for you to visit the quaint little Ocean front town of Southport, where you will find little shops and plenty of antique stores. From Memorial Day to Labor Day bring the kids and drive up to Carolina Beach Boardwalk for rides, games and the famous Britt's Donuts, watch the fireworks on Thursday nights or the Free movie at the lake on Sunday nights. There is fun for all ages, so start making your memories today.

*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel free to contact our office.

Occupancy 6: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons.
Bedding Recap: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation.
Prohibited: Smoking, Pets, Golf Carts

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “K132 – Gale Winds” as a vacation rental.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this condo is on the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Kure Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

Kure Beach - 3 min walk
Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 7 min walk
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 3 min drive
Kure Beach Pier - 3 min drive
Ocean Front Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪El Cazador 2 - ‬9 min drive
‪Ocean Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Kure Beach and Coquina Outcrop. Bay Beach and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are also within 15 minutes.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Susan S.

15 Sept 2024

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

Lovely Condo

Really nice condo for our stay. The condo could use some updating. I liked the dual sliding glass doors to the deck. Being right on the beach was a plus. The furniture was comfortable as was the queen bed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keenan K.

13 July 2024

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

Quiet getaway

Great stay at the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

1 July 2024

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

Great condo

This condo was perfect for our family of 6 for the week. The listing was accurate, we had plenty of bathroom linens that were nice and thick. Showers had amazing water pressure. Our location in ocean dunes was ok, we loved being across the street from the rec center to use the indoor pool and spa. We were a good little distance from the outdoor pool tho. The beach in front of our condo was hard to set up on. The tide was high for most part of the day all week and the water was literally up to the dunes and the beach we did have was at a slope. But a short walk either way we had no issues. The beach was amazing and very cool to see the rocks nearby. The aquarium is a short drive down the road to enjoy. It’s so peaceful and quiet. House was very clean but was out dated big time but you can see from the pictures. Price was a little high in our opinion for this particular unit but you see what you get. They had a storage container in the parking spot that had some chairs and items for you to use on the beach which was nice and convenient. To get to the beach is a very short easy walk. Overall it was a great stay. We had an issue with the microwave upon arrival but it was taken care of the following day! Check in was easy, although just leaving the parking passes in the condo would be a lot more convenient than having to check in at the rental company, but our kids did get sunglasses and my husband and I got some koozies and a wine tumbler at check in as well!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Casey T.

28 May 2024

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

Great location!

This is a great location if you want to be right on the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

28 May 2024

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

Quiet and clean condo directly on the beach

Few places are as close to ocean as this. Enough sand between the building and the water to hang out. This section of beach dead-ends into rocks so it's not crowded. Clean, spacious, plenty of dishware. Appliances are not modern but everything we used worked. It is required to pick up parking passes at the rental office and also to drop them off leaving town. Relatively minor inconvenience since it was on our way. Outdoor seating and balcony were clean. Sliding doors were functional. Exterior faces of glass doors and windows need cleaned though. Overall a great experience, good value, and well-managed property. I truly enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana P.

16 Apr 2024

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

Waves

This cozy place is so close to the ocean that you hear the beautiful sound of the waves. I really enjoy the stay! I will come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra R.

12 Apr 2023

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

Nice but dated unit.

This property is dated. The beds were very uncomfortable as was the pull out sofa. The kitchen cabinets were very dated and the stove top was the old coil type and the burners did not set level so that everything tended to go to one side. We loved having a washer and dryer and dish washer. The location was perfect however. The views were gorgeous. When we arrived there was a spot at the threshold of the master bedroom were the carpeting was worn back and the tack strip was sticking up and our little granddaughter and myself stepped on it which was quite painful. I called maintenance and they came and put duct tape over it as a tempoary fix. Also the owner has a notice on the slider in the master bedroom asking that you keep all doors and windows closed which I thought was odd as who doesn't want to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves crashing?

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

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8/10 Good

A guest from SPRINGFIELD, VA

15 Oct 2022

Amazing Views of the Beach and Sunrises

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We selected Racondo for it's amazing sunrises right off the balcony and panoramic views of the beach just 20 feet below our balcony. However, the unit needs an overhaul (specifically rugs, bathtubs, outlets, all kitchen appliances). For the current condition of the property, which was clean and livable, we would not have booked Racondo if it wasn't for the reasonable price we paid for our two week stay. The property description was accurate regarding the location, layout, and amenities. There were plenty of kitchen utensils and pots and pans. Having access to the Ocean Dunes Recreation Center was great for rainy days and using the pools. The Bryant Real Estate company was quick to respond to our emails before and during our stay. Repairs, which were minor, were remedied quickly. If you're not expecting the Ritz and want beautiful sunrises and easy access to the beach, we recommend you stay here. Note that this rental, and others in the Ocean Dunes complex, require a 10-15 minute car ride to eat out or shop.

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10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

14 Oct 2022

Great Rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was great! It was maintained enough so as my OCD didn't kick in. It was clean enough that we didn't have to call someone to take care of any messes. The customer service at Bryant Rental is top notch! I would definitely recommend this place, and will definitely try to stay there again! The only activity we participated in was a fishing charter boat out of Carolona Beach, Tried and True Charters, and did some Gulf Stream fishing. That is a definite must if you are in the area!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

11 Sept 2022

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

Great getaway!

This is a very clean condo with nice furniture and view. The master mattress wasn't that comfortable but not miserable. The only other drawback is just the general location. There's been a lot of erosion that far south on the island so during high tide, there isn't a lot of beach space. We had to leave earlier than desired a couple of days because the tide came in so far but that was likely due to a storm off the coast. All in all, definitely a great condo at a reasonable price compared to many others. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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8/10 Good

Tara M.

12 Aug 2022

Enjoyed our vacation but upgrades are needed.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful vacation to Kure beach and liked the Ocean Dunes complex but would pick a more updated unit next time. The one great thing about the unit is the proximity to the beach access and shore- it's super close and the view is beautiful. This unit was clean but outdated. The carpeting in the living room and bedrooms needs to go. The kitchen is in desperate need of some upgrades. There were tons of roaches on the deck which really bothered us. The vacation was awesome and we enjoyed ourselves but are unlikely to return to this unit without the owners making some upgrades.

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

26 Oct 2021

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at Racondo! The condo is basic but met our needs and the proximity to the water is amazing. The furnishings are a little outdated but the price was commensurate with the furnishings, and that suited us fine. When the tide is in, the ocean is so close that it felt a little like being on a houseboat (but without the motion)! We were second floor so we had a covered porch that overlooked the water and we loved it.

6/10 Okay

Karen B., Wilmington

15 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updating

I understand this is a beach property but it is not very well maintained. Location is excellent but for what the cost was they should at least have removed this headboard wrapped in a dirty mattress cover. No idea why it was even there. I did see it in a previous review so why would you leave it??

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

14 July 2021

An Enjoyable Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As others have mentioned, the location of this place is hard to beat. It’s basically in the ocean...which is awesome, but the shoreline is very prone to erosion here and beach space can be at a premium during busy days. Large sandbags protecting buildings seem to be permanent fixtures but aren’t as detracting as we thought they may be. Some reviewers give this place a hard time, but we were fine with it. Yes, it’s a bit outdated, but it was clean and well taken care of. There were some of the Palmetto bugs that showed up on the deck nightly, but that’s common/natural here...like crickets. Just be sure to keep the doors shut and they won’t be an issue. One thing that could be improved is the deck seating/table...it was plastic, a bit rickety and could have been more comfortable. Otherwise, we were pleased with our stay...but don’t expect the Taj Mahal. We come to enjoy the beach/coast, not to spend all our time trying to be entertained inside the condo. If you take that same approach, you’ll enjoy it here. And my wife says replace the microwave...it doesn’t turn.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Burnsville, NC

29 May 2021

It was fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo location is amazing! There is only a couple things I would recommend changing. The stove is outdated. You cannot read the writing on it. It could use a little more cookware, but there is plenty of plates, forks, spoons, etc. The washer and dryer is great to have. There is some outlets that do not work or they work by switch or something. There was something weird behind the headboard. It was a big wooden something that was taller than the bed and wrapped in cloth. Removing that would be a plus. The best part about the condo was it was sparkling clean. The floors, bathroom, counters, fridge, and everything else was soooo clean. I would recommend this condo and this real estate company to anyone. They were very helpful,

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Columbus, OH

5 May 2021

Great Location.............OK rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are looking for a great location, this is it. Right on the ocean, quiet condo, great view from nice living room - great indoor pool at the rec center, but outdoor pools were closed - so ask if that is what you want. However, if you are looking for a condo that is updated - this isn't the one for you. The deck/patio was filthy with lots of completely loose splintery boards - not great situation if you have kids. The bathrooms are in bad need of updates. No screen door on one patio and gaping holes in the screen of the other. There are lots of bugs in this condo including Palmetto cockroaches - shake your clothes out before you go home - several made their way into our food boxes in the kitchen and the clothes in the bedroom! We booked last minute so the check in process was a little inconvenient with providing ID, and having to go to the office one town over to pick and drop off the keys was a surprise. Rental staff were very nice and helpful during the process. Overall nice location, but just be aware this is not a new updated unit.

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

23 Apr 2021

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

Perfect stay in Kure Beach

Condo was clean and quiet. Nice spot out front for fishing. Was everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

23 Apr 2021

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

Get away.

The process of renting was very easy. The condo was just as described. It was clean and met all of our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Cara A.

8 Apr 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Search for another condo in Ocean Dunes

My family and I have stayed at Ocean Dunes before and we were unimpressed by the quality of this property's maintenance. The listing photos present the property well, but in real life the space feels old and dingy -- from the awful kitchen cookware and utensils, to the bathroom faucet nearly coming off the wall (a previous reply from the property management company says it was repaired, but it's not), to none of the three televisions being in working order. (Yes, we called Bryant Real Estate to have the TVs fixed and no one came to service them during our five-day, off-season stay.) Like other reviews we were also woken and disturbed by noise from the upstairs unit. All that said, the indoor pool is a lovely off-season feature and you cannot get more oceanfront than Ocean Dunes but there are so many properties in this complex, I would not stay at this listing again and I will NEVER pay the extra fee for a real estate managed property here. Better to find a listing managed by the owners and save yourself the outrageous extra fee.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

29 Mar 2021

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

Long Weekend in Kure Beach

Great weekend in Kure Beach and Ocean Dunes. With the nice weather we got to get a beach day in and on the other days took advantage of the indoor pool. Condo was perfect size for us and was exactly how it was described.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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10/10 Excellent

20 Oct 2020

Favorite Vacation Stay, Yet!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love, love, love this property. It is right on the ocean! So close that when the tide came in, you couldn't even see sand. My only complaint was the poor quality of the sheets and towels from the linen company. Definitely not worth the linen fee that was not optional. That being said, the rental price was such a good deal, that I would rent it again, pay the linen fee, and take my own linens. However, if given the choice, I'm much rather save that expense or have that part of the cost, passed on to the owners instead of wasted on a service that actually made the experience less enjoyable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

14 Oct 2020

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

It was just lovely and beautiful

Renting the place was very easy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dickie P.

5 Oct 2020

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

Great place. Can’t get more ocean front than this

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Sept 2020

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

Some ideas for improvement

The property itself was great! There were a few items that maintenance should take note of. Many of the light bulbs (chandellier, entryway & deck area, oven light) were missing or are burned out. The spout on the tub is not connected to the tub with caulking and moves while switching to shower mode. On another note - the family in the unit above ours had young children that stomped and ran across the floor from the time they awoke in the am until they went to bed. This was extremely disturbing!!! Perhaps when booking a unit, families with young children should be placed in bottom units so as not to disturb others. Children playing is one thing but this was over the top and really put a dark light on our stay. Just a suggestion!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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6/10 Okay

Lisa M.

20 July 2020

Oceanfront

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo welcomes you back to 1984 the year it was built. Yes, some of the flooring and living room furniture have been updated, but the bathrooms and especially the kitchen need updated. I knew from the pictures it wasn’t updated, but pictures can be deceiving. This condo is a first floor condo so we were able to hear just about every footstep the families in the condo above us took. Not very relaxing when you hear footsteps, running, jumping, and even a domestic dispute all times of the day. If all you want is a place to lay your head and a shower this condo will do. It is on the ocean which is nice and that’s about the best thing I can say about it. Next time I’ll pay more to stay somewhere up to my standards.