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Dog Friendly, private beach home by the pier

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101760 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, North Carolina
  • Kure Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog Friendly, private beach home by the pier

Happy Honu

***If you plan on bringing a dog, please let us know. We charge a $175. Non-refundable dog fee.***

Welcome to Happy Honu! We think you'll love our beach vibe. This is a beach house that allows you plenty of privacy and space for the perfect getaway! Picture yourself relaxing on our cool deck which is nestled into a beautiful live oak tree, or take a nap on our screened in porch. The living room has plenty of seating for everyone. The entire living space is open concept which allows for fun gatherings, The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled with granite counters, a glass back splash and high-end cabinetry with soft close features. Storage for all your food is no problem, and the kitchen is fully stocked! Cozy up to the kitchen island on one of our four retro barstools or dine at the table which seats four. Hardwood flooring throughout makes for easy clean up!

This home has three bedrooms on the main floor with two full baths. The spacious primary bedroom has a brand new (2024) king mattress and a 50-inch flat screen smart TV. A California closet system provides ample space for all your clothes. There is an attached bathroom with a full tub/shower combo.

The second bedroom has a brand-new queen mattress and a 43-inch smart TV.

The third bedroom has a brand-new (2024) queen mattress with a 43-inch smart TV as well. The large hall bathroom has a shower/tub combo and houses a brand new for 2024, washer and dryer for your convenience.

Downstairs is a spacious room with two sets of bunk beds, three twins & one full size. A beautiful remodeled bathroom decorated in a nautical theme with granite top vanity and full tub/shower is here for you as well. Watch your favorite movies on a new flat screen, smart TV

The covered carport has additional entertaining space with a full size table, swing and additional seating. In the garage you will find four beach bikes & a beach wagon. There is room in the driveway to park four vehicles.

The backyard is completely fenced in, so you don't have to worry about your four legged family members! There is a park style charcoal grill. You are very close to the Kure Beach pier and several restaurants.

We feel certain that this is the beach house you will return to again and again with your family & friends!

Primary Bedroom: King bed
Second Bedroom: Queen Bed
Third Bedroom: Queen Bed
Fourth Bedroom (downstairs) 2 bunk beds
We provide sheets, bath towels, bed spreads, pillows & blankets.

Note: The Town of Kure Beach only allows leashed dogs on the beach from October 1 - March 31. Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 9AM to 5PM from April 1 - September 30.

Property manager

A1 Property Management Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park, while Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Kure Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog Friendly, private beach home by the pier pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog Friendly, private beach home by the pier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog Friendly, private beach home by the pier?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog Friendly, private beach home by the pier located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We couldn't have asked for a better experience at Happy Honu! It was clean, beautiful, well-stocked, comfortable, spacious, and convenient. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

La Toya P., Mebane, NC

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

Absolutely gorgeous property!!!

This house was perfect for our family's vacation and we will definitely consider booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly c.

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

Short walk to the beach!

We loved our stay at this cute little house. Short walk to beach, boardwalk and restaurants. Very clean and plenty of room for our family of 6. Pet friendly and even has a fenced in yard out back. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt t.

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

March trip

We really enjoyed this place! Cute house, not far from the beach. Had everything we needed for a great getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sienna R.

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

Great House For Your Family

What a perfect house for a beach vacation with your family. The balcony had a gate above the stairs making it perfect to keep the kids up while you lounged out in the sun. Everything you could want to do was easily walkable. My family had an amazing time staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Happy Honu.. the house was clean and the location was close to everything, could walk to seafood restaurant and pier if you wanted to.. also close to a park for kiddos.. would definitely recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great Home and Amazing Location

The description on the ad does not do this place justice. It was in a great location, lots of room and really made out vacation comfortable. Really enjoyed the area below the main deck for that extra relax time. Also met a few of the neighbors and all were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

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

Lovely Place

This house is a gem! We enjoyed our stay over thanksgiving. The kitchen is fully stocked which was def a plus! Can’t wait to book in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

christina c.

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

Perfect stay!

Our group of 9 had a great time at the Happy Honu! This house was perfect for our 2 families. The location was fantastic, just a quick walk to the beach. The bikes and beach wagon were a great touch. The house was one of the cleanest we’ve stayed in in 10 years of coming to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Trip!

Short trip for 5k race, house was clean and great and the host was friendly and responsive. All good!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

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

Amazing House and Location!

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here with children/grandchildren and had a fantastic time! The house was spotless which is so nice to find upon arrival! We loved that the home was within walking distance to a dog park and the beach! Kure is a little quieter than Carolina which is just what we were looking for. Will definitely stay here again....it was wonderful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire h.

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

Our annual Memorial Weekend

Property was beautiful lots of room for everyone!! We especially liked the outdoor area with the picnic table. We rode the bikes and I realized the saying like riding a bicycle doesn’t apply to me!!!! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Family spring break

We had an absolutely amazing time during our stay at Happy Honu. The house was exactly as listed if not better. It was clean, spacious and only a 5 minute walk to the beach & Kure Pier. The beach chairs/toys were an added bonus. We’d definitely stay again!! I would give it 6 stars if I could. The only item on our wishlist would be an air fryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Hidden Gem

Wonderful place to escape w family. It’s clean and well appointed. Just note there are ALOT OF STEPS. My dad has Parkinson’s and it was tough going up and down the steps to the 1st level floor and to go outside from the deck. Other than that the Happy Honu was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Harpreet K.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Hary

House needs a deep cleaning, it’s a pet friendly house but not cleaned at all, lots of dogs hair everywhere, house was full of mosquitoes and definitely had bed bugs. It’s a beautiful house with perfect floor plan and beautiful kitchen but needed a good deep cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

La Toya P.

Perfect Vacation Home!

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: It has all the amenities you need for a large family with dogs. It is close enough to the beach to walk, and far enough away to avoid the busy traffic. Perfectly situated within a few blocks to a nice park and disc golf area. Very quiet neighborhood!! Would stay again and again.

6/10 Okay

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Hidden Gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Happy Honu was the perfect house for our family vacation! Plenty of room for three couples, two boys, and one baby. The house was well-stocked - not only the kitchen but games, puzzles, books, bicycles, and beach toys! The property manager was very responsive to needs. The only thing this house needs is access to the fenced-in backyard and a beach view...
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10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

May 2024 Stay

Had a fantastic weekend here! Close to the beach, pier, and park. Enough room for everyone to enjoy comfortably!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William B.

Great stay

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: We had an excellent experience staying at this home. The was equipped with everything you and clean! We loved having access to the golf cart, beach equipment and bikes. Also having a garage is gonna be a must have.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., North Carolina

July 2023 Stay

We had a great stay at Happy Honu! It was a clean, well maintained, comfortable space for our two families to enjoy! The only complaint is the primary bedroom bed is uncomfortable, but even with that, we would absolutely stay here or in other A1 properties again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Great location, great vibe

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: This house was really great for our extended family of 7 with a few beds to spare, especially b/c it came with three full baths and an outdoor shower (with warm water). The space was ideal for cooking as a group, eating, playing games (lots of games to choose from) and visiting Wilmington and other areas of interest. We enjoyed biking around town, walking the pier (there's a pelican that comes to get dinner each night straight out of the hands of the fisherman whose catch is too small to keep), walking the boardwalk, shopping at the artisan market by the pier and the various restaurants to choose from. Not that they are a guarantee but there were several beach chairs, wagon, boogie boards and other water toys for people to use in the garage. We did not rent the golf court so we walked easily to the beach with the wagon and biked around for fun. We had two issues that needed to be attended by the property management and they were both handled really quickly. One was even on Friday just as they were closing. The two things to keep in mind if you book Happy Honu -- there are a lot of flies around (likely the entire area), so keep garbage can lids closed (they get a citation and don't pick up your trash apparently) and outdoor food picked up quickly. The second is that the showers definitely do not allow for two people to shower at once without it affecting the water, so stagger showers.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Awesome vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great vacation!! The house was super cute, clean, and within walking distance to the beach!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Amazing property, location, and host

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 property was amazing - it had everything we needed, plenty of space, and had a great location. We would definitely be coming back. The host was great too and answered every question we had.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

June 2023 Stay

Had the best vacation! The house was super cute and only a short walk to the beach!!!

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