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Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach

Vacation home near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Kure Beach

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table set with chairs and a vase of flowers.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large TV, two patterned armchairs, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a wooden floor.
A sign with the text "HAPPY HONU" on a wooden structure.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Kure Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Joe Eakes Park and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Gurney Hood Barking Lot are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joe Eakes Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬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.

Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach

Welcome to Happy Honu, a spacious dog-friendly Kure Beach home with a fully fenced backyard, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and comfortable accommodation for up to 10 guests.

Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
25+ to rent

— HOUSE RULES:
• No parties or events allowed.
• No smoking.

NOTES:
• A signed Booking Agreement is required for all reservations before check-in.
• A $250 non-refundable pet fee applies.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times outside the property.
• April 1 – September 30: Dogs are allowed on the beach before 9 AM and after 5 PM. | October 1 – March 31: Dogs are allowed on the beach anytime.

— ROOMS:
• Primary Bedroom: King bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed
• Bedroom 4 (downstairs): Two bunk beds

— FEATURES:
• Open living, kitchen, and dining area + kitchen island with additional seating
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Keurig and Carafe Coffee Maker
• Screened-in porch
• Shaded deck built around a Live Oak tree
• Fully fenced backyard
• Linens provided (cotton sheets, towels, pillows, blankets)
• Bikes + wagon + beach gear provided
• Outdoor shower
• Parking for up to 4 cars

— LOCATION:
Enjoy an easy walk to the beach from this home, located on a quiet street with minimal traffic.
• Easy walk to Kure Beach Pier
• Restaurants and local favorites nearby
• Convenient access to Kure Beach attractions

Enjoy beach days, family dinners, relaxing evenings on the screened-in porch, and plenty of space for the whole family - including your dog.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,760 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2512-239556

Frequently asked questions

How close is Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Kure Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach to downtown Kure Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Kure Beach.

Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautifully maintained home. Easy access to the beach and local restaurants. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd year staying here and it is the best. Great location, the house is amazing and so relaxing. Always clean and host is easy to reach. Can't wait to book our trip for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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: The house is spacious, had all of the amenities we would ever need, and very comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Happy Honu, We had 8 adults and 2 kids (3&10) the place was perfect. So much room for everyone. The screen in porch was the most relaxing & comfortable place to send time outside and still able to hear the waves crashing. Kitchen has everything you need and more. I love my mountains in TN, but i would love to come back and stay again. Just a couple minutes walk to the beach. The host were great, if i had question they answered them promptly. No issues checking in as they send you everything that you need to know.Loved the house and the location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly Friends Vaca

We love staying at this property. It is in the perfect location for everything we do, it has the perfect amount of space and is just overall the best. We have turned this into a yearly trip and this is the only place we like to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Perfect for a family vacation and walking distance to the beach. Fenced in backyard for fur baby was just a added bonus to this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was great, very close to the beach and very comfortable. We all enjoyed our time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy Hanu Rental

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 rental process was smooth and hassle free. House was ready at 4:00 and clean and well stocked. Recommendations for things to do at Kure Beach were appreciated and spot-on!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy Breezy

Well appointed kitchen with everything you need- high quality. Nicely decorated; nice mattresses and decent linens. Ages are great; plenty of outdoor seating areas. It could use an outdoor table on upper deck; and outside cushions need cleaning. All else was great and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Birthday summer celebration

First impression was ok but the lack of cleaning was evident as we settled in. We really loved the location, outside shower and bikes. The house is very spacious and great for entertaining. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking. There was garbage left out on ground near cans and the yard needed mowing. The decks, outside tables and seating needed to be blown off. All of the blinds inside and out were very dirty, I had to check all windows as the ones in basement were unlocked. The laundry room drain needs to be cleaned because of the smell that was noticeable. The hammock needs to be move to another location. Overall it was enjoyable except for check in and check out times, not convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025