Kure Beach vacation rentals

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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Oceanfront Condo-1A-Pet Friendly! Linens Provided!

Beautiful, light-filled oceanfront condo just steps from the beach. This unit is only 2 short blocks from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and directly across the street from Lake Park. Enjoy the sand & sun just steps from the front door at conveniently located access point. The patio is great for enjoying the sunrise with a cup of coffee, or a relaxing afternoon/evening cocktail. Sheets & towels provided! Free Designated Parking spots! Pets are allowed with a $100 pet fee for one pet and $175 for 2

Mar 10 – 17

G$25,168 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

CAROLINA VIEWS (OCEAN + MARSH)

OCEANFRONT AND MARSHFRONT. Updated. Open Concept. Breathtaking views of the ocean on the spacious front porch with spectacular views of the marsh from the back porch. Beautiful Community Pool. Truly a one-of-a-kind property for the price. Nearly 5 STAR review average with 100+ reviews. ** Please read Frequently Asked Questions below before contacting host with questions regarding the property. ** *95% of all questions I have received over the years of hosting this property are answered below.

Oct 29 – Nov 5

G$27,717 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

The Serene at Carolina Beach

Welcome to The Serene! A newly completely renovated, open concept condo, 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH, is charmingly decorated & features tons of natural light, a comfortable bed after a long day at the beach, a walk-in shower, large porch, & butcher block counter top kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Take a short walk or bike down to the boardwalk where you have various restaurants & local shops at your disposal or make a short drive to Historic Downtown Wilmington or Fort Fisher Aquarium.

Apr 8 – 15

G$30,897 GYD per night

Popular amenities for Kure Beach vacation rentals

Stay near Kure Beach's top sights

Kure Beach Pier93 locals recommend
Jack Mackerels Island Grill58 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Seafood Restaurant14 locals recommend
Kure Beach Diner14 locals recommend
Freddie's Restaurant109 locals recommend
Beach House Burgers4 locals recommend

Kure Beach beach vacation rentals

Guest favorite

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

The Great Wave

Nov 1 – 8

G$30,658 GYD per night
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Apartment in Carolina Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Carolina beach home with view of saltwater pool

Dec 7 – 14

G$28,003 GYD per night
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Townhouse in Carolina Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Steps from the beach! All the comforts of home!

Nov 1 – 8

G$32,690 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

SeaScape-Top Floor Ocean Views & Dips in the Pool!

Oct 28 – Nov 4

G$28,940 GYD per night
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Cottage in Kure Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

All Decked Out in Kure Beach

Dec 13 – 20

G$49,811 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Oak Island

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Salty Air Retreat

Oct 3 – 10

G$19,445 GYD per night
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Guest suite in Oak Island

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Oak and Tide Guest Suite

Dec 1 – 8

G$24,133 GYD per night
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Apartment in Carolina Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Dancing Oaks - The Studio

Sep 20 – 27

G$23,407 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Stunning Oceanfront Views, All Seasons, Clean,Cozy

Nov 15 – 22

G$30,060 GYD per night
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Condo in Holden Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Catch a wave at Pipeline

Dec 14 – 21

G$26,772 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Serene Oceanfront GetAway! #NamasteHereYall

Nov 11 – 18

G$38,578 GYD per night
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Condo in Kure Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

"The Corner PharmaSea": Oceanfront Condo with Pool

Aug 1 – 8

G$78,187 GYD per night

Kure Beach condo rentals

Guest favorite

Condo in Kure Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Oceanfront Retreat at Ocean Dunes in Kure Beach!

Jan 2 – 9

G$68,859 GYD per night
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Condo in Kure Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Oceanfront! - Pool & Cable - Walk Ft Fisher

Aug 18 – 25

G$72,324 GYD per night
Superhost

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

Lookout Lagoon Cozy Condo, Pool, Beach Access

May 9 – 16

G$31,517 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews

Stylish condo/Cozy Balcony/Pool

Dec 15 – 22

G$23,637 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 328 reviews

Kraken's Den ★ Oceanview ★ Steps to ocean ★ Pool

Sep 9 – 16

G$35,540 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Oceanfront 1 bedroom condo with pool

May 6 – 13

G$52,533 GYD per night
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Condo in Kure Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Peach on the Beach l Oceanfront | Indoor pool

Aug 27 – Sep 3

G$60,282 GYD per night
Superhost

Condo in Kure Beach

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

OCEAN SOUNDS - UNIT 2106 OCEAN DUNES

Nov 21 – 28

G$90,370 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews

Sweet Carolina Ocean View, Luxury Top Floor 403

Dec 3 – 10

G$36,486 GYD per night
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Condo in Ocean Isle Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews

A Little Piece of Paradise at Ocean Isle Beach

Aug 6 – 13

G$28,066 GYD per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Ocean Front, Top Floor Unit- Carolina Beach

Oct 15 – 22

G$57,806 GYD per night
Superhost

Condo in Carolina Beach

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 432 reviews

Upscale Luxury Condo on Boardwalk, Ocean View

Oct 23 – 30

G$37,664 GYD per night

Kure Beach house rentals

Guest favorite

Home in Carolina Beach

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews

The Beach House on Snapper

Apr 25 – May 2

G$49,697 GYD per night
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Home in Wilmington

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Cozy Cottage Near Downtown w/ NO Cleaning Chores

Aug 1 – 8

G$28,068 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Carolina Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

The Surf Shack

Apr 24 – May 1

G$34,130 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Carolina Beach

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 265 reviews

Eastbound Historic Beach Cottage

Oct 24 – 31

G$30,299 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Kure Beach

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Vacation awaits you at Still Waters Resort!

Dec 4 – 11

G$62,970 GYD per night
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Home in Holden Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Beachy boathouse 1

Nov 1 – 8

G$24,938 GYD per night
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Home in Brunswick County

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

12 Oaks - Comfy well-appointed coastal retreat

Dec 10 – 17

G$26,608 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Carolina Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

4Ever in Blue Dreams - On Beach Access! - NC Ave!

Nov 2 – 9

G$86,174 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Carolina Beach

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

COASTAL CABANA - 1 Block to beach with sound view

Sep 28 – Oct 5

G$68,859 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Wilmington

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews

The Seahawk's Nest

Jan 28 – Feb 4

G$15,863 GYD per night
Superhost

Home in Carolina Beach

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Beach House carolina Beach

Sep 23 – 30

G$44,169 GYD per night
Guest favorite

Home in Carolina Beach

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Abundance in the Sand: one story, modern and clean

Jan 25 – Feb 1

G$87,310 GYD per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Kure Beach

Total rentals

520 properties

Rentals with a pool

220 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

130 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

400 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

9.6K reviews

Nightly prices starting at

G$8,378 GYD before taxes and fees

Your guide to Kure Beach

All About Kure Beach

The southernmost of Wilmington’s trio of island beaches, Kure Beach is known as North Carolina’s Small Wonder, brimming with beautiful natural scenery and stunning beaches. There are eight public beaches just minutes from the mainland’s hustle and bustle. Combined with the oceanfront land on neighboring Carolina Beach, the area is known as Pleasure Island: a seaside playground for surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and everything else under the sun.

Kure Beach’s history begins with its namesake settlers. Hailing from Denmark, Hans Kure and his family arrived in the area in the 1890s and opened a shipping supply business. By the 1910s, there were enough locals to justify building a highway from the mainland: North Carolina’s first state highway straight to the beach. Kure Beach was officially incorporated in 1947 and elected its first mayor, Lawrence Kure, Hans’s son.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Kure Beach

As one of the southernmost points of Cape Fear, Kure Beach is positioned along the Gulf Stream, where warm waters and breezes off the Atlantic Ocean give it a humid subtropical climate. Summer temperatures tend to peak in the high 80s Fahrenheit, with sticky humidity driving up the heat index. But on either side of the summer months, Kure Beach is incredibly pleasant, with temperatures in the 50- to 70-degree range. Winters are quite mild, with highs in the mid-50s, and very seldom drop below freezing. Tropical storms are a real threat during hurricane season, from late summer through September. If you’re planning to visit during this time, pay close attention to local forecasts and storm reports.


Top things to do in Kure Beach

Kure Beach Pier

Lawrence Kure himself built the Kure Beach Pier from local trees in 1923 — making it one of the very first on the Atlantic coast. Having weathered many storms since then, the pier has been rebuilt and restored several times, but remains an iconic gathering place for locals and visitors to fish, stroll the planks, and watch the world go by.

Kure Beach Ocean Front Park

Not too far from the pier is Kure Beach’s largest public park, with oceanfront views of the Atlantic. A large kiddie playground and pirate ship is a favorite for families, and an open-air pavilion hosts musical events throughout the year.

Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Follow Kure Beach all the way to the south and you’ll eventually land at Fort Fisher, marking the site of the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War. The fort fell in 1865, and approximately 10 percent of it remains today, along with a restored palisade fence. The area is open to visitors year-round and features a scenic trail as well as a visitors’ center.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of vacation rentals are available in Kure Beach?

    Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Kure Beach. From over 200 house rentals to over 120 condo rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.

  • Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Kure Beach?

    Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 150 vacation rentals in Kure Beach featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.

  • Are there pet-friendly vacation rentals in Kure Beach?

    Four-legged friends are welcome in Kure Beach. Choose from more than 130 vacation rentals for guests traveling with pets.

  • How much does it cost to stay in condo rentals in Kure Beach?

    Experience the best of Kure Beach with our condo rentals, starting at about $50 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.

  • Are there family-friendly condo rentals in Kure Beach?

    Kure Beach has more than 80 family-friendly condo rentals. Amenities on the property may include high chairs, travel cribs, or strollers.

  • Do condo rentals in Kure Beach have a bbq area?

    Absolutely! We offer over 20 condo rentals with a bbq area in Kure Beach. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Are there Kure Beach condo rentals on Airbnb with pools?

    Yes! Dive into the perfect getaway at one of over 110 condo rentals with pools in Kure Beach, available on Airbnb. Make a splash and soak up the sun in style!

  • Do condo rentals in Kure Beach have wifi?

    Absolutely! We offer over 120 condo rentals with wifi in Kure Beach. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • Do condo rentals in Kure Beach have a gym?

    Absolutely! We offer over 40 condo rentals with a gym in Kure Beach. Enjoy a tailored experience with all the comforts you desire.

  • What are the most popular amenities for Condo Rentals in Kure Beach?

    Enhance your stay in our Condo Rentals with the most popular amenities: over 120 homes with wifi, over 40 homes with a gym, over 20 homes with a bbq area, and more. Indulge in the ultimate retreat, tailored to your preferences.

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