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A wooden deck with a hot tub, two wicker chairs, and a pergola structure. - 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard (Kure Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs. - 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard (Kure Beach)
A beachside property with a small building, a covered deck, and a staircase leading to a beach area. - 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard (Kure Beach)
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television. - 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard (Kure Beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools. - 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard (Kure Beach)
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard

  • Welcome to your new favorite vacation home, The Salty Dog ReTreat at Kure Beach, NC! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, dog friendly home sleeps 8 people comfortably in a quiet cul-de-sac less than 2 blocks away from the beach with private beach parking and access. Enjoy the covered decks on 2 levels and fastest WiFi for those working from home or e-learning with kids. Relax in the fenced-in back yard with a hot tub pavilion equipped with an outdoor bar, gas grill, and outdoor shower.

    When you arrive at the Salty Dog Retreat, you'll have plenty of parking with access to 2 garages and 2 driveways (enough space for 4 vehicles). Inside the garage, you'll find a ping pong table and beach chairs. If you don't want to walk the 2 blocks to the beach, you'll have free parking and private access to the beach and bathroom onsite.

    The first level will bring you to the 3 bedrooms, each with Roku TVs, Sealy Posturepedic mattresses and fresh linens (sheets, blankets, and bath towels), available to you at no additional charge. The master bedroom has a king bed with a private bathroom and access to the deck. The second bedroom has a queen bed and access to a balcony that overlooks the backyard. The third bedroom has bunk beds (full over full) that can sleep 4 people, with access to a second balcony.

    The top floor of the home boasts an open floor plan living area for fun, family gatherings. Everyone can enjoy the Roku TV, gas fire place, books to read on one of the covered decks to to take to the beach, board games and a variety of DVDs. WiFi is available to use the Smart TVs to stream popular apps. (Guests must provide their own login information. Cable television is not available.) Enjoy a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and nearly every cooking tool you’ll need. We offer both a drip coffee pot and Kuerig coffee maker, but coffee is not provided.

    Up to 2 dogs are welcome (no dog fees!). Breed restrictions apply. Between April 1st and September 30th, the Town of Kure Beach does not allow dogs on the beach; however, Carolina Beach allows leashed dogs before 9am and after 5pm. You're able to take dogs on the beach at any time to Freeman Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation area.

    Hot tub is professionally cleaned, sanitized and balanced after each guest.

    Check-in is after 4:00PM and check-out is before 10:00AM. To ensure the safety of our guests and due to enhanced cleaning protocols, we are unable to accommodate early check-ins or late check-outs at this time.

    We provide enough dish soap and paper goods to get your vacation started, but the guests will be responsible for any additional dish soap, paper towels, and/or toilet paper.

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About the area

Kure Beach is home to this holiday home. Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Brunswick Town Historic District. Consider SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar for a night out or Carolina Beach Boardwalk if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Kure Beach travel guide
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
    Kure Beach
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with people walking along it.
    Kure Beach Pier
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Joe Eakes Park
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    5 min drive
  • The Sandspur
    4 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    5 min drive
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard located?

This family-friendly Kure Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Joe Eakes Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

2 Blocks from Beach, Dog Friendly w/ no dog fees!, Hot Tub, Fenced Yard Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space with a quick walk to the beach! We loved the porches, you can hear the waves, so relaxing. Clean and comfy home, thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We had a great week! The house was perfect and close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was welcoming, clean, well furnished and comfortable. We loved the fenced yard for the dogs and the location in Kure Estates. The host was responsive when we had a question beforehand.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house rental near the beach!

We had a great time at this rental. It was close enough to the beach that we could walk. Enjoyed the amenities and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

Location was perfect, hot tub was hot, and the yard was great for our dog. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Trip

The property is very close to the private beach entrance, which was perfect. The fenced yard was handy with our two dogs along for the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

We found a real winner here. Great rental, well appointed, hot tub, close to the beach. Everything about this house was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dog Friendly & Close to Beach

Great space, clean, had everything we needed! The fenced in space is connected to the main suites and was wonderful to just open the door and let our dog run to the backyard. The house was comfortable and felt homey. Great place to stay and just a block from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

The house was in a great location. Found it to be clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The only thing I would recommend is bigger and more bath towels. Also some more tupperware to store left overs. The owner was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for vacationing with your pets

House was roomy and very convenient to the beach. We really enjoyed hanging out on the decks in the evenings and listening to the waves. We were grateful we could bring our 2 dogs. My only suggesting is replacing the very stained bedroom carpets with LVP flooring or other non-carpeting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream House

The yard is perfect for dogs and the hot tub, covered porches, and house are perfect for people. The gas stove was a joy to cook on and everything was super clean and comfortable. Thank you for a much-needed weekend of relaxation! I literally didn't leave the house all weekend and was perfectly fine with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location - great house

The location was fantastic. The porch is dreamy, with the breeze coming off the ocean, even the hottest day can be enjoyed outside on the beautiful built in bench seating. Beach access was a bonus - I didn’t realize we had a pass to the private entrance. Made toting our beach gear so much easier - although the walk is easy, just about a block and a half. The owner is incredibly responsive and check in was easy-peasy. If you do stay here - please be respectful of the owner and the next guest and pick up after your dog. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fourth of July trip

We love traveling to Kure Beach for our summer vacations and decided to splurge a bit this time to stay closer to the beach. The location was perfect, and the house had beautifully renovated bathrooms. However, the carpets were extremely dirty, with stains in every room that seemed to be from dog accidents, and they were overall in very poor condition. The air filters were clogged with dust and debris, and when we tried to vacuum to improve the cleanliness, we found the vacuum was clogged with months of dander and animal hair. It's a shame because the property itself is ideal, but we won't be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect locationGreat stay! The location was excellent and exactly as described. The walk to the beach was short and easy, and the gated access kept the beach uncrowded. The property was perfect for our dog, thanks to the fully fenced yard and quick access to a popular walking trail. The street itself was very quiet. Inside, the house was extremely well-appointed with everything we needed and more. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice. Very clean. A great variety of small appliances to utilize. Pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our friend vacation. Unfortunately, it rained the majority of the time but the house was great to entertain ourselves. The location was great and the host was quick to respond. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little neighborhood, and close to the beach! We brought our 2 small dogs with us and they also enjoyed the fenced in yard and walks around the neighborhood and to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Vacay

Perfect...loved the house, amenities, and neighborhoods to walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful getaway with friends

We enjoyed a moms getaway at this beautiful property and couldn't have been more pleased with it - the location and the property itself were top-notch! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

This house was awesome, we had an amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Salty Dog Review

Great Family Vacation Property, and Pet Friendly. Very Convenient Beach Access, and loved my morning coffee on the top deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GReAT PLACe to StAy!

We had wonderful time with our daughters at the house. Definitely will be visiting again if the house is available! Cleanliness and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kure Beach did not disappoint

Great location with private beach access. We loved being able to walk a short distance to and from the beach. The beach itself was beautiful and not overcrowded. We also appreciated the very quick and responsive owner when we had a question and needed recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kure beach stay

Kat was very responsive and totally accommodating. We badly needed a change of scenery and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was exactly what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Great, clean place! Was a little worried that it was pet friendly but the house was super clean! Cute decorations, homey vibe, and plenty of extras (chairs, towels, dishes, games, etc.) Safe, quiet neighborhood just blocks from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023