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Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie!

Holiday home in Kure Beach with a water park

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • 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.)
    ‪38 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

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie!

This 1950's beach bungalow has been carefully restored to it's original glory. It's so close to the ocean that you can hear, smell and taste it. It's location to the Boardwalk and Beach is only steps away. Relax on the two spacious screened in porches. Enjoy the outdoor shower and spacious 6 ft tall fenced in backyard with firepit. The cozy open floor plan is spacious for cooking and gathering in one large room. What we love about this place is the charm and proximity to the beach, allowing families to create lasting memories. Kure Beach is a unique little beach town, with a Boardwalk featuring famous restaurants, an Arcade, Coffee Shop, Diner, Bar, Farmer's Market, Music Pavilion and more. Fish right off the famous Pier and enjoy the family style beach life. The surrounding towns of Carolina Beach and Ft. Fisher are just a bike ride or golf cart ride away, and they offer an Aquarium, Historical Museum, Cape Fear River, Boardwalk, and so much more!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Fenced in backyard
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you are checking out on Monday or Tuesday please bring trash and recycle to the curb pick ups or early Tuesday morning. We appreciate you so much for doing this.
Please text the cleaning team when you are heading out the door. Sandra. 910-398-5643
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please pick up after pets in backyard. Additional pets are $50 each, and you will be charged separately for each additional pet.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach State Park and Halyburton 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havana's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Silver Dollar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Alley's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie! 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 Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie!?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie! on 31 Dec 2025 start from £494.74, 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 at Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage in Downtown Kure Beach – Home of Merv, Star of Upcoming Movie! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kure Beach, Ocean Front Park and Kure Beach Pier. Joe Eakes Park and Gurney Hood Barking Lot are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Traci T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

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

8/10 Good

Sandra R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette I.

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

Sweet cottage near the sea

We celebrated 2 birthdays and a half birthday while there. It was a short walk to the beach and a lovely area. Quiet neighborhood with a great back yard to wind down in the evenings. The fire pit was large with good seating. The cottage is small (as described) and we fit there perfectly. The 2 screened porches made it feel bigger and allowed us to spread out. I was worried it would be awkward for so many adults to share one bathroom, but the outside shower helped a lot with that. We had a small problem that the host addressed quickly and was resolved to our satisfaction. I would recommend this place, especially if you are traveling with your dog. Ours loved it! Also felt this was one of the simplest check-in/out with VRBO. Thank you for that.Anxiously awaiting the movie Merv so I can enjoy familiar locations while watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Greensboro, NC

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

Highly recommend

The absolute perfect getaway for the weekend!!! The back yard was amazing!!! Very convenient to beach, downtown and the area!!! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bria B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathi D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M., Chapel Hill, NC

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Mt. Ulla NC

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

8/10 Good

Lori B.

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

6/10 Okay

michelle P.

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

Kure beach

We had a good time. The beach was very close to the house. However when we arrived until the time we left there were 1000's of flies due to a fruit tree in the backyard right next to the patio so sitting outback was unpleasant. We did take our dogs with us and when I first got there I checked the perimeter of the fenced in yard to make sure no gaps where dogs could get out and it was perfect and 6ft tall. There were a few piles of dog poop in the yard upon arrival however me being a dog person No big deal. When I checked out the host messaged me within the hour to let me know that she was making a claim due to leaving some dog poop in the back yard and a dog poop smear on the couch cover and it smelling like dog poop and beer in the house. And states she will have to use a diffuser to get the smell out. I may have overlooked a pile or two unintentionally. The couch cover was the kind that is very easy to remove and wash. So I am unsure why that would be a big deal, but again if i would have seen it, I would have cleaned it up. Also, no-one in our group drank any beer in the house at all. We sat at the benches outside for the one night around the firepit and that is where we drank. So again I am unsure how the house would smell like beer. I did leave the remaining of the 12 pk in the fridge. I guess I assumed that the 200 cleaning fee would be to clean and wash the sheets and couch cover. Which mind you I did have one of my sheets over the couch cover. I did pay extra for the protection plan when booking with vrbo. So I am hopeful that a diffuser and the washing of bedding/ couch cover being washed will be covered, as I truly do not think that we caused any damage to the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

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

Backyard made it perfect

Our anniversary is the end of October so if we choose a beach getaway a pool really isn't up there on the priority list. But a nice yard for our pup and a firepit is exactly what we like to see. The fact that you can see the ocean from the parking area is a huge plus also. We spent the cool nights around the campfire and the 70 degree days walking all around the beach and carolina beach state park (highly recommend). Ate our anniversary dinner at Stoked which was awesome with a nice view! Location was great, backyard great, if it were a little warmer I'd have used the outdoor shower every day!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Marissa C.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Our stay

The accommodations were good and it is close to the beach. The neighbors were a bit loud and didn’t seem too cleanly. We had to leave early and did attempt to cancel originally. Request was denied so we paid for a week we didn’t get.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

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

UNCW move-in weekend

Needed a place for us to stay during the move in weekend for our son at UNCW where we could bring our dog. Excellent back yard fenced in for dogs. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priya J.

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

Great location

This house was only a couple mins away from the beach- awesome location ! Loved that is was dog friendly ! Huge fenced in backyard. Indoor shower was tiny but outdoor shower made up for it. When we arrived the trash cans outside were full and smelly - had to move farther away from the main door . Overall great stay though - loved all the ceiling fans in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin Maher

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Erin is a New Orleans native and loves hospitality, home design, and spreading that Southern charm. Steve, her devoted partner, is a Virginia native, and has an incredible ability to run a small company by day, and turn construction guy by night. They have several VRBO properties on the island, and both always enjoy talking to their guests, sharing best spots, and helping out with guests stays.

Why they chose this property

This property is amazing for couples and families to create lasting memories at the Beach. This little neighborhood is a Diamond! You'll never feel overcrowded, always welcome, and will leave you wanting to come back again and again.

What makes this property unique

Huge sized lot and backyard - plenty of room for pets and kids. Large outdoor shower, 2 screened in porches, and fantastic fire pit. Beds are super comfy, all amenities in the kitchen, nicely decorated, cozy and homey feeling.

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