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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Dining
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 7900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

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.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Kure Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Carolina Beach are within a 15-minute stroll. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Front Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kure Beach Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Joe Eakes Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 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.

The PaparaSea

PaparaSea has a fun bit of movie history. The cottage was used during the filming of the movie “Merv.” The beloved dogs featured in the film stayed right here during production, and the sofa in the living room even appeared on the set as part of Zooey Deschanel’s apartment. It’s a small piece of film history that adds a unique story to this charming beach cottage.

HIGHLIGHTS GUESTS LOVE
• Professionally arranged beach chair + umbrella setups available for effortless beach days
• Complimentary courtesy setups may occasionally be available during your stay
• 2-minute walk to the beach
• 5-minute walk to the Kure Beach boardwalk
• One of the largest fenced backyards on the island
• Front and back porches for relaxing
• Outdoor fire pit with built-in bench seating
• Huge outdoor shower perfect after beach days
• Ground-level cottage with easy access
• Bright sunny home with vintage beach charm
• Fig tree guests can enjoy during summer months
• Plenty of off-street parking

PaparaSea is a charming vintage beach cottage perfectly located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the island. Guests love being able to park their car and easily walk everywhere — the beach is just a two-minute stroll away and the lively Kure Beach Pier and nearby boardwalk area are only about five minutes away.

The cottage has a warm, relaxed coastal feel with bright natural light, comfortable spaces, and thoughtful touches designed to make your beach stay easy and enjoyable.

One of the things that truly sets this property apart is the outdoor space. PaparaSea has one of the largest fenced backyards on the island, creating a private and spacious retreat for relaxing after a day at the beach.

In the evenings, guests love gathering around the fire pit with built-in bench seating, making it the perfect place to unwind under the stars and share stories from the day.

The home features two inviting porches, one in the front and one in the back, where you can enjoy morning coffee, afternoon breezes, or quiet evenings surrounded by the laid-back atmosphere of Kure Beach.

Another guest favorite is the large outdoor shower, spacious enough for the whole family to rinse off after sandy beach adventures.

During the warm summer months, guests are also welcome to enjoy fruit from the cottage’s generous fig tree, a little island bonus that adds to the charm of the property.

Inside, the cottage is bright, sunny, and welcoming, with all the conveniences guests expect including large appliances, comfortable furnishings, and smart TVs for relaxing evenings indoors.

Because the home is all on one level, it offers easy access and a comfortable layout for families, couples, and guests of all ages.

With its unbeatable walkable location, vintage beach cottage charm, rare outdoor space, and unique movie history, PaparaSea offers the kind of relaxed island experience guests return for year after year.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, walking to dinner, gathering around the fire pit, or enjoying the breezes from the porch, PaparaSea is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the best of Kure Beach.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fenced private yard, a coffee maker, and a desk. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the trash
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.

Rules

Please pick up after pets in backyard. Additional pets are $50 each, and you will be charged separately for each additional pet.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Fenced in backyard

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 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 first aid kit 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
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: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kure Beach, a short 4-minute walk from Kure Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach. You'll also find Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The PaparaSea?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The PaparaSea on Jun 28, 2026 start from $783, 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.

Will I be able to park at The PaparaSea?

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The PaparaSea?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a smart TV, meal delivery service, and a kitchen.

Does The PaparaSea have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does The PaparaSea have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 22.2 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The PaparaSea?

Yes, every house at The PaparaSea comes with a patio.

The PaparaSea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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