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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Beach
Covered deck on top level of home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8165.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Ocean Front Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bunk Beds

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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.

Property manager

Kathleen M. Huff
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs, breed restrictions.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kure Beach

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kure Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬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).

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 1 mi (2 km) of Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Pier. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anndrea P.

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

8/10 Good

maryann b.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

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

8/10 Good

Matt K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

10/10 Excellent

K. S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Coleen S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S., Where do you live?

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

Amazing home near beach

This beautiful home is perfect for traveling with family, friends, and a dog. It has a fenced in backyard with hot tub and tv in backyard, a cozy couch on front deck, and is a short walk to the private beach entrance. We loved our time here and were sad to leave. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect location!

We spent the week of 4th of July here with my parents and siblings and had the best time! There was a bottle of champagne for us which was a nice welcome! The house was perfect for 6 adults to spend time together but also have space. The private beach access was an easy walk and we enjoyed watching all of the fireworks from the beach. It was too hot to really use the backyard/hot tub during our stay but could see that being a great space in cooler months. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

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

Amazing location

When staying at this home, I was confused by the layout but that could’ve been me. The main living space is on the top floor (kitchen & living room) while the bedrooms were on the main floor. Overall it was great. Kathleen was on it & will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stacia G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Great time at the Salty Dog Retreat

Overall, this is a great location and a great home for a beach getaway. The house is on a quiet cul-de-sac and very close to the beach (walking distance, though we took advantage of the parking pass to get all our gear to the beach). The house was bright and very clean!! The kitchen is lovely. Really enjoyed the fenced in yard for our pup and the outdoor shower to keep the sand at bay. We didn’t utilize the hot tub until the last day and it was awesome - wish we had done it sooner. The house has great decks that are super enjoyable in the cooler evenings. Believe the home owner when she says they have enough beach chairs for you amongst other gear. We brought and used ours from home and could have saved a lot of space. Brand new beach toys were enjoyed by our kids. Another benefit: being able to use the private bathroom at the beach entrance...it’s great to have that option right there! The only thing I’d note for people considering this house is that there are a lot of stairs. If you have older folks in your vacation group, this can possibly be a little taxing for them. Ultimately, I would highly recommend this clean and cozy beach house for a lovely stay in a great location along the coast. Carolina Beach is 5 min up the road with tons of places to eat and enjoy and Kure beach restaurants are just 5 min in the opposite direction. We very much enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Gorgeous Location

This home is located in such a beautiful community and very convenient to the beach. The house is so beautiful and spacious. We would definitely stay here again. The host is awesome also.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen M. Huff

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I am a long time restaurant manager that loves nothing more than to eat and travel! I have traveled to over 30 countries and have stayed in pretty much every type of accommodation you can imagine. My absolute passion is hospitality. I love an exceptional dining/traveling experience and I hope that I can provide you and yours with a memorable stay. I always welcome feedback and make it my goal to add value to our properties as often as possible. Cheers!

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