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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
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Kure Beach, NC
Kure Beach
Place, Kure Beach
4 min walk
Kure Beach Pier
Place, Kure Beach Pier
9 min walk
Ocean Front Park
Place, Ocean Front Park
9 min walk
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!!
*****SPECIAL DEALS FOR 2026! This wonderful oceanfront home was recently renovated and includes all-new deck and beach walkway, metal roof, siding, windows, outside shower enclosure, interior/exterior doors, luxury vinyl plank flooring/ceramic tile throughout, bathrooms, and granite countertops. It has also been freshly painted with many new furnishings for the upcoming season! Includes WiFi internet, 4 flat-screen cable TVs, DVD, central A/C, ceiling fans, Adirondack deck chairs, picnic table, swing, grill, and starter house supplies.
Sleeping Accommodations: Bedroom 1-Queen (separate bath) with cable TV Bedroom 2-Queen (shared bath with Bedroom 3) with cable TV Bedroom 3-Two Full (sleeps 4) (shared bath with Bedroom 2) with cable TV
If you want to stay in a family-friendly atmosphere -- and enjoy a breathtaking million-dollar view of the beautiful Atlantic ocean at your doorstep -- then you'll love your stay at Kure Beach at this lovely home! This incredible oceanfront cottage is an affordable getaway in the heart of Kure Beach, on Pleasure Island. It's within close walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the renowned Kure Beach fishing pier!
This home has a spacious deck with a covered porch swing, a grill, a picnic table and resin Adirondack style chairs. Perfect for your picnic or barbecue, listening to the surf and feeling the ocean breeze. Watch the waves rolling in, seagulls flying by, and dolphins frolicking in the ocean -- right in front of you! You'll have your own walkway to the beach, and the convenience of an outside shower. There's plenty of parking too.
This home is ideally suited for a small family (with 2 double size beds and 2 queen size beds). The master bedroom (with queen size bed and cable TV) is on the lower level and faces the ocean. There is also a full bath, a living room/den with a big picture window (also looking out to sea) and large LED flat screen TV, a full-size kitchen with updated appliances and dining bar, and a pantry with front-loading washer and dryer. Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms with ocean views and a shared full bath. One of the bedrooms has two double size beds (with cable TV) and the other bedroom has a queen size bed (also with cable TV).
Every room is decorated in a seaside theme in festive colors. It is smoke-free and pet-free. Amenities include WiFi internet, 4 flat-screen cable TVs, DVD, and telephone service. Routine departure sanitation service is included. Bedding/linens/towels are not included but may be rented at very reasonable rates.
While vacationing at our oceanfront home, you'll be surrounded by plenty of attractions. Great surf fishing is available -- on the Kure fishing pier, by charter boat, or off the beach itself in front of the cottage. For sightseeing, Historic Fort Fisher, Carolina Beach State Park, and the NC Aquarium are favorite local attractions on Pleasure Island within minutes of the cottage. A short drive will take you to historic Wilmington and the Battleship North Carolina -- just 15 miles away. And you may wish to take a day trip to beautiful Southport, by the NC Ferry system at nearby Fort Fisher. There is always something to do for everyone in the family!
For those of you who have vacationed at Kure Beach before, you know what a true gem this beach is! This special home is located in a residential section of the island and is ideal for a family vacation or a romantic getaway. With moderate temperatures and so much available to see and do, it's a nice vacation destination for all ages at any time of the year. Please contact us with any questions, and we hope you'll plan your next vacation with us!
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Welcome documents (driving directions, arrival/departure procedures) will be provided Wednesday evening before arrival.
The maximum stay permitted is 7 days.
Important information
You need to know
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Kure Beach
Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach, while North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Carolina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Crush & Grind - 7 min drive
Island Burgers And Bites - 7 min drive
El Cazador Carolina Beach - 7 min drive
Kate's Pancake House - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!!?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!! on 8 Aug, 2026 start from S$719, 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 OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!!?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!!?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is OCEANFRONT LOVELY HOUSE AUGUST DEALS! Priv BEACH ACCESS, BIG DECK, A+ LOCATION!! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kure Beach and Carolina Beach. Ocean Front Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thanks, Tonya, for your positive comments and for choosing our home again for your vacation this year. We are happy to be able to provide a home away from home for small families (6-8 people) like yours looking to have a front row seat on the seascape of the Atlantic!
The house was perfect. Not many like this left on the island. Perfect size for a smaller family with out paying a fortune like the rest of them. Beautiful views of the beach and the pier. Will definitely be going back to this little oasis.
We had an amazing stay! The house was absolutely beautiful—spacious, clean, and so thoughtfully designed. The back deck was a favorite spot for relaxing, and the private beach access made everything incredibly convenient. We’re already planning to come back next year, hopefully for even longer. Seven days just isn’t enough to enjoy everything this home—and the area—have to offer!
Had a great time at the property! Was there with our family of four including two teenagers. Excellent location right on the beach and easy walk to the pier and restaurants. Carolina beach is a short drive for more dining options all of which were excellent. House itself was very nice and updated and if anything the pictures don’t really do it justice. AC was ice cold and had everything we needed. Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again!
The location was great. It was right on the beach and close to local sites. We loved the Aquarium and taking the ferry to Southport.
Kate H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
Thanks for your 5 star review, Kate! Our home's location is indeed ideal at Kure Beach! While enjoying the beautiful and peaceful oceanfront at the Sandcastle, you can also easily walk to the Fishing Pier just four blocks away and enjoy its nice restaurants, shops, playground, and other activities. Fort Fisher's Civil War attractions, the Aquarium, Fort Fisher state park, and the ferry to Southport are just a short drive (2 miles) away, and all the Carolina Beach restaurants, shopping, state park, boardwalk, and carnival rides are also just 2 miles in the opposite direction. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to vacation at the Sandcastle soon!
Great location and very comfortable house, Jennifer was very quick to respond and easy to communicate with. Will definitely stay here on our next trip to Kure beach.
Matt T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
We are honored to earn your 5-star review, Matt, and look very forward to your return!
This property was perfect for our family’s visit to Kure Beach! So convenient being on the beach with our daughters!! The home was very clean and well kept! We will definitely stay here again!
Angela E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Angela! We try hard to provide a lovely oceanfront residence for our guests, and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for being our guests. We look very forward to welcoming you and your wonderful family back to the Sandcastle!
The Sandcastle is small, but perfect for a family vacation. Everything was as described in the listing. It is in a nice section of Kure Beach -- away from more densely populated areas. A great place to stay.
Edgar H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly E.
25 Jun, 2018
Beautiful views and easy beach access!
We loved our week at the Sandcastle. The owner, Jennifer, was very friendly and helpful and the house was the perfect size for our family of 4. The view was beautiful and loved the private beach access! Convenient location with a short walk to the pier and restaurants. Can't wait to come back!
Kelly E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much, Kelly! We love our homey piece of paradise with the personal walkway to the sand and surf, too. We're so glad you and your family enjoyed the convenience to the center of Kure Beach and its neighboring attractions, and we look very forward to having you all stay again!
Two couples who are longtime friends enjoying a week together of sun and sand.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, David, and we look forward to your return! The Sandcastle is the ideal vacation home to relax and enjoy our beautiful Kure Beach. Thank you again for being our guests!
Great location near the pier. Great deck with picnic table and swing. Comfy beds and pillows. Owner was very nice and helpful. Our family loved it. We even saw dolphins playing in the ocean.
Our seven days at the Sandcastle were a simple delight! The cottage has been updated so thoroughly it felt as though we were staying in a new home. The home exceeded all our needs and expectations. The furnishings, the kitchen, the deck area, all are well thought out and well appointed, with great attention to the needs and whims of vacationers. It is in a great location, only steps from the ocean and conveniently within walking distance of the pier and the business/restaurant area of Kure Beach. We would definitely recommend the Sandcastle and will return in the future!
We enjoyed this location and cottage. We were right on the beach and only 4 blocks from the pier. Great seafood at local restaurants. We walked on the beach everyday and found lots of sea shells and sharks teeth. Pretty sunrises and if you drive to the end of the beach great sunsets as well. House was clean and had what we needed for our stay.
Deb Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your 5-star review and please come back soon, Deb! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Sandcastle!
We found this home to be so comfortable and clean. The porch was a wonderful area to enjoy gathering and viewing the ocean. The swing was a big hit! Thank you to Jennifer who was easy to reach with questions! We would love to come again!
This was such a wonderful vacation with my little family. The house is exactly as described. It was so conveniently located as well. Being right on the beach was very beneficial, especially with small kiddos. Jennifer was a fabulous host and made sure we knew everything we needed beforehand. We will definitely be back and would book this house again and again.
Lyndsey C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
We greatly appreciate having your wonderful family as our guests and earning your 5-star review, Lyndsey! So glad you enjoyed our home and location! It truly is amazing to be right on the oceanfront with easy beach access to/from our home. It is also nice having a lifeguard stand close by, for extra peace of mind, and being able to walk easily to the Fishing Pier, Oceanfront Park, restaurants, shops, playgrounds, and tennis/basketball courts. Thank you again, and we will be delighted to host your family anytime!
Updated VRBO, ideal location. Large deck accommodates everyone in our party. Beautiful view of ocean. Within walking distance to the pier at Kure. Avoid the parking fees! Lots of activity options in the surrounding area between Wilmington and Southport.
Thomas E. N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at our home and for your 5-star review! We are always updating to make the Sandcastle a beautiful and inviting vacation home for our guests to enjoy. Our home is truly loved by us and well cared for. We are so pleased you liked the Sandcastle and hope you will come stay with us again soon!
I love the Sandcastle. My sister , my 2 grown sons and I spent a relaxing, sunny October week there. The house is beautifully decorated and furnished. We enjoyed the home and swing and the view was spectacular. Jennifer was so easy to communicate with. We can't wait to come back!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Vanessa C.
6 Aug, 2018
Sweet spot on the beach
Our family of four loved the location and easy access to the beach! We spent countless hours on the porch swing. A note for future guests- the rooms are bright in the AM. If you have little ones bring something to darken the rooms.
Vanessa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
So glad you loved our easy access and convenience to everything, Vanessa. Beachfront homes on the Atlantic have direct views of beautiful sunrises, it is true, but our room darkening blinds should give you plenty of sleep-in time when closed. The porch swing is our favorite spot, too!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Igor P.
21 Dec, 2017
Great Place
It's a great place to forget about the routine and relax. Love it. It was late November - but we spent most of the time outside.
Igor P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2023
We appreciate your positive comments, Igor. We are glad that your vacation at our home gave you the chance to relax and that you enjoyed the warm weather. Thank so much for being our guests!
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Lamb
Why they chose this property
This is our family vacation home which we love very much. It is a special place to make family memories and we enjoy sharing it with you.
What makes this property unique
Nice affordable single-family oceanfront home in desirable Kure Beach. Incredible location in the heart of Kure Beach with million dollar oceanfront views!
This is a family-friendly beach that is close to many conveniences and attractions.
Our favorite attractions are the North Carolina Aquarium and the Civil War sites at Fort Fisher!
The beach is nice for shelling and finding fossilized shark's teeth.
You can take a quick walk (only 4 blocks) to the Kure Beach Pier, restaurants, Bud & Joe's, arcade and the Oceanfront Park which hosts wonderful free summer concerts.
Carolina Beach boardwalk is a short drive away. The amusement rides and carnival games are perfect entertainment for the whole family. So are the weekly fireworks shows at the boardwalk hosted throughout the season.
You can also enjoy free family movies at the lake as well as the Saturday Farmer's Market.
The car ferry to Southport is a fun day trip to Sourthport you may want to consider.
Finally, downtown Wilmington is a great place to visit. We also love the historic Battleship North Carolina!
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests