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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
On the beach
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Place, Kure Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kure Beach Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Front Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of Kure Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Fisher State Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Kure Beach Pier - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch!

Summer Place is an Oceanfront 3-bedroom 2 bath cottage located in Kure Beach. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet while sitting on the COVERED OCEANFRONT PORCH w/ Rocking Chairs, and listen to the sounds of the waves. This cottage has a living area w/tv, wireless internet also provided for your entertainment and a fully equipped kitchen.

Take advantage of all Kure Beach and Pleasure Island have to offer! Enjoy the 30-minute ferry ride to historic Southport, Go fishing at the oldest pier on Pleasure Island, visit the North Carolina Aquarium, or go shopping on the Riverfront in Historic Wilmington.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,050 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

519
Vrbo Property
Summer Place: 3BR, 2BA - Oceanfront in Kure Beach! Kure Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kure Beach, just steps from Kure Beach. You'll also find Carolina Beach and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch!?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch! good for couples?

With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus an ocean view and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch!?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 24.3 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch!?

Yes, every house at Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch! comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

Summer Place | Oceanfront Covered Porch! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manish P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, clean house and amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dean s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we will definitily stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Pacifica Beach Rental

The views were great, the place was very nice, would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Cute beach bungalow

This house was very cute and in a great location. It was clean and kitchen had enough supplies to cook meals. It was great for our family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne E.

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

Stunning views for quiet getaway

The pictures don’t do this property justice. You feel like you are on the beach even when you are enjoying a beverage on the back porch, or cooking a seafood boil in your kitchen. Close to so many fun spots! Away from the hustle and bustle of crowds. We had the most amazing time and will most certainly be back to Kure beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Oceanview Home

great experience with this beautiful ocean front home. Comfortable and clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Vacation

Overall great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

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

Lovely view!

Nice, clean home. A well stocked kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Great quick getaway

Quick extended weekend stay. Good location, right on the beach, great communication with property manager! Was traveling abroad leading up to the stay with limited access - property manager provided white glove service to get us in and set up!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

No Beach Access

Only disappointed part of the trip there was no direct access to the beach, you had to walk to the public access area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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

Wonderful view

House is very nice and a great location View is fabulous. Strongly suggest the living room furniture be updated. Not very comfortable especially if you are tall.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice view, just lacks some finishing touches.

This house is a generally nice affordable way for a small family to stay right on the water in Kure beach. I would give this house 3.75/5 stars. The Good:The view is fantastic. Right on the water and only a few hundred feet of beautiful beach to cross to get there. No roads, or driving involved. On this metric the house delivered. The Not-So-Good:No Curtains: There are no blinds or curtains in the main room. It is blindingly bright with the 5-ish windows facing the water. Mostly this was okay, but at night there is no privacy and sometimes the sun is just too much. Towels and Amenities: They provided 4 towels for
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed several nights at this oceanfront home in Kure Beach, NC and had a wonderful experience.The house features beautiful sliding glass doors and large windows across the front, offering stunning, unobstructed views of the ocean. Watching the sunrise from the covered deck each morning was truly amazing. There is easy beach access via a private walkway, and a convenient hose outside to rinse off after coming back from the beachThe ground floor has a large washer and dryer, which was very helpful. Inside, the house was clean, smelled fresh, and felt well cared for. The shower pressure was excellent and the water got hot quickly—always appreciated in a rental.We cooked most of our meals at the house and found the kitchen to be well equipped. The stove and microwave worked great, and we especially appreciated the ice maker. There are not many condiments provided, so if you enjoy cooking, plan to bring your own.The king-sized bed was extremely comfortable—something I really value, as many rentals tend to skimp on mattresses. This one was excellent, not bouncy, and very supportive. We also appreciated that the home is dog-friendly.One small note, as with most beachfront rentals: if you like a very dark room for sleeping, I recommend bringing a sleep mask, especially with the beautiful morning light coming in.Overall, this was a fantastic stay with easy beach access, great amenities, and view. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

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

Gorgeous location however...

There were quite a few rusted nails that were loose and if one of us stepped on it it would have been pretty horrible (on the stairs and deck and railing (some of the deck boards seemed loose too). Also, another issue was that in the kitchen there were a lot of gnats ( we did not leave the doors open and we did not leave any standing water around ) - they were quite gross and they were all over the kitchen. Overall a great oceanfront beach house that needs a bit more TLC. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kari K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice location, run down house with bugs

House is right on the beach and would be great if you are going to be outside at the beach all day and just inside for showers/sleeping. The bedroom our daughter and friend stayed in had bugs - some were inside the pillowcase/pillow and she was bitten several times. We discovered this on our 2nd/last night so reported it in the morning to the rental property manager. There were also “Stop Work Order” signs posted and orders to stop construction due to not obtaining a work permit. The staircase up was missing rails on the bottom left side. I asked the manager for a discount and they said no-that they would make a note on my account for next time I rent through them. I don’t use VRBO to rent through a property management company specifically - I rent for the specific location/property, so this is not particularly helpful. One very small towel is provided per person and no dishwasher pod or even an extra trash bag is provided. The home has been renovated and looks nice on the surface, however the renovation was done with cheap materials - laminate flooring, missing hardware on drawers in the kitchen, hollow doors etc. Again, it is in a nice beachfront location, but I cannot wait to get home to take a hot shower and lather up our kiddo in itch relief cream.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Is location everything?

Location is great, however; there were many issues associated with the house. Some of these issues include a portion of the walkway to the beach that is in desperate need of repair. Nail heads sticking out of the boards, (which I raked my foot on one) and walkway posts with rusted screws sticking out of the top. In the house, the main bathroom tub does not drain. We called the management company, which was very helpful and came out and took many pictures, and they fixed it once. However, the issues resurfaced a day later. Some of the blinds were missing slats, there was a "repaired" hole in one of the walls in the master bedroom, none of the ceiling fan remotes worked properly or at all, mold or accumulated dust visible on the ceilings vents, towel bar in the master bathroom about to fall off, we had to have the light above the stove replaced, and numerous areas where the walls need repair due to apparent water issues. These issues may sound petty, however; when one pays a significant amount more for this house than one rented last year (one block down and one block off the beach which was awesome), the extra price you pay for for house with many defects, some health related, is not worth it. Lastly, the table in the living area is huge. Very cumbersome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Summer Place

Summer Place is an adorable beach cottage that has recently been redone Inside. The outside still needs some work but the Inside is beautifully done. We really enjoyed our stay at Summer Place until the air conditioner quit working. After reporting that it was 84 degrees in the house, management quickly sent someone to work on the air conditioner. He thought he had fixed the problem but the next day it was 86 degrees in the house. Thankfully Carolina Retreats was able to move us to another home that was also oceanfront. So glad our vacation was not ruined!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

849 S Ft Fisher

Need a full length mirror and blackout shades.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

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

Updated beachfront cottage

From the outside, this property looks like an old-time beach cottage; however, the inside is almost completely updated and decorated with an attractive modern designer flair. Really lovely view of the beach with beach access from the back deck. We saw some gorgeous sunrises right from the living room. Because of the location of the house and the time of our stay (late September) we had a huge stretch of beach virtually to ourselves most of our stay. The house is advertised as suitable for six and it really would be six adults or older children/teens--I would not suggest this location for young children because it is a smaller space not really room to get rambunctious in. Cons--the "almost" updated means that the bathtubs/showers and their fixtures are extremely dated and finicky, probably from the 1980s and poor drainage. Decking also showing age with loose boards and loose nails! No screens on sliding doors and outside stair from drive lacked any lighting. Presumably the owners are renovating bit by bit and hopefully will complete the updates soon. The only other con is that there is no fencing around the property or the beach access so we several times saw random strangers (men) coming from under the house, across the lawn and using the beach access. Some of the neighboring houses had fenced their lawns and gated their beach access, maybe advisable for the owners to do that with this cottage to avoid trespassing. Overall we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk K.

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

Great location

The house was just as pictured in the listing so there were no surprises. It was clean and the management company was responsive with the few minor issues we had. It was a great place to relax and the beach was nice and wide.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Beachy oasis

Loved this little CA vibe cottage. We loved the porch as much as the inside and short distance to the beach. Be prepared to want to stay forever.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025