Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
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Kure Beach, NC

Kure Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Fort Fisher State Historic Site
‪9 min walk‬
Kure Beach Pier
‪4 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Primary Bathroom

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Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Get ready to make a lifetime of memories at "Gardner" at the Ocean Dunes Resort, located on the south end of Kure Beach. This is truly the perfect year-round vacation spot for families, and our most popular vacation destination.

"Gardner" is a 2 bedroom, 2nd floor oceanfront condo perfect for a family of 6. The street-side bedroom features two Twin beds and the primary bedroom is oceanfront with a Queen bed. The living area (with a Full sleeper sofa) faces the ocean with great views of the Atlantic.

Ocean Dunes is an ideal year-round vacation spot for families! Located at the southern end of Pleasure Island, in Kure Beach next to Historic Fort Fisher, Ocean Dunes occupies one mile of beachfront with several private beach walkways. Included with your reservation is access to all the amenities Ocean Dunes offers, as well as the Recreation Center. Amenities include three outdoor pools, a children's playground, tennis courts, a basketball court and a shuffleboard court. The Recreation Center has an indoor pool, whirlpool/spa, gym, saunas, and showers.

*Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel free to contact our office.

Occupancy: 6
Stay Requirements: Sunday to Sunday rental in Summer. Minimum two night stay other seasons.
Bedding Configuration: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Sofa Bed
Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation.
Pet Policy: No pets allowed
Prohibited: Boat Trailers, Smoking, RV’s, Boats, Pets, Charging Golf Carts, Mail and Packages are not able to be sent to the rental.
Featured Amenities: Keyless Entry, Community Pool - Indoor and Outdoor,, Tennis Court, Hot Tub, Basketball Court, a Children’s Playground, a Shuffle Board Court, Fitness Room, Sauna, Private Beach Access, Ocean Front

Bryant Real Estate, established in 1952, is a professionally operated firm that is licensed in North Carolina and hired by the property owner to manage “K009 – Gardner” as a vacation rental.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this condo is on the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Ocean Front Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

Kure Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Ocean Front Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Ocean Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪El Cazador 2 - ‬9 min drive
‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬9 min drive
‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 2BR oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Kure Beach, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Coquina Outcrop. Bay Beach and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

BONNI C.

17 Aug 2024

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

Great place to stay

Clean and great location

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene N.

20 Aug 2024

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

Nice Location

Lovely place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Abby L.

23 Aug 2024

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

You get what you sea ;-)

Comfortable, great location on top of the beach with easy access. Great basic beach stay. Kitchen could be better organized (hard to get to dishes, pots, etc.) as it's a bit haphazard. Clean place, though musty when we arrived. Good communication and easy check in/check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

15 May 2024

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

Beach trip

We love staying at Ocean dunes. We were disappointed that the hot tub and indoor pool were closed, but are excited about the remodeling. We were thankful that one of the outdoor pools was open

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

10 Sept 2024

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

Vacation 2024

Had a wonderful time! Had a beautiful ocean front view. Got to watch the sunrise right from the balcony and what a beautiful site to see! The pictures looked a little different from the actual rental. The air filter in the A/C hadn’t been changed in SEVERAL months. We changed ourselves and vacuumed out the air return. Other than that It was a nice place to stay. I would definitely go back and stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

19 Sept 2023

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

Nice place

It was a perfect week at the beach. The condo was clean with everything we needed to be comfortable. Right on the beach, we were able to sit outside and watch the waves roll in morning to night if we wanted to.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

24 Aug 2023

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

Like a Cruise

Everything was wonderful, especially looking through the windows during high tide and seeing just ocean. It was like being on a cruise ship although without the rocking. Fantastic view of stars at night as well. Great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

16 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely condo right on the beach

Property is accurately described in the listings. Condo is actually on the beach and you can access it quickly. Older place, but charming and clean. All appliances worked. Only thing I didn't like was the check in process, you have to go to another location to pick up and drop off keys. That was a hassle. Having a physical key on a rental these days is outdated, a keypad is greatly preferable especially at the beach where you aren't wanting to keep track of keys. Aside from that though we had a great time and will be back. Property is easily accessible and close to places to eat and shop. There is a fitness center across the street and the aquarium is close. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mary T C.

15 Oct 2022

Delightful

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Even though we were there during the hurricane. We loved our stay. The cleanliness was impressive very clean. J9

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10/10 Excellent

Mike M. M.

10 Apr 2021

Definitely coming back!

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: Great rental experience, smooth as silk registration and check out process. The linens and towels were all in sealed packages, condo clean as can be with a million dollar view.

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

14 July 2020

Great place to spend a week on the beach!

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 was our second year at Ocean Dunes. It is a great location if you are looking for a quieter beach experience with a family, but still close enough to activities at Carolina Beach. Condo was in great shape and right on the beach with incredible views especially at sunset and sunrise.

6/10 Okay

melissa p.

21 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

It was just OK

The location of the condo was the only positive of the stay. The condo itself was not kept well. There was rotting wood on the steps, doors didn’t lock well, repairs done prior were done really poorly, almost every chair inside and out was wobbly. It just felt like even though it hasn’t been updated that it should have at least been up to date on repairs And they should’ve been done well. And everything should be working at top notch. I won’t be staying here again. And it honestly makes me wonder about the rental company And their other properties. Are they all just good pictures done well online and not great in person? I won’t be finding out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

19 May 2023

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

Perfect Family Vacation Place

This VRBO was perfect for our family vacation. Right on the ocean and in a quiet family area. Loved the size of the balcony! The unit was clean and spacious and felt like home for the week we stayed. Check in and check out were both quick and easy! Only down side, we would have liked updated pictures of the balcony... We picked this place for the size of it so our 2 year old could roam around out there. Unfortunately the deck boards were very old and weathered and some rusted nails were just breaking off and we couldn’t let him roam around out there. We did get a couple splinters in our feet, but we just made sure to wear sandals out there. The pools and playground were also a bonus when booking for our little guy! Nice to have those extras when you have a 2 year old!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jolene B.

23 Aug 2019

Location, location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the location of this condo. It is right on the beach. The view from the balcony is fabulous. The unit was very clean when we arrived. It had plenty of space for our family of 4. It was just what we wanted for our beach vacation. The only negative is the unit could use a bit of updating. There were dents in the walls from doors and older kitchen and bathroom fixtures. None of this bothered us though. We were there for the beach!

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4/10 Poor

Puneet T.

17 June 2022

Needs to be more cleaned and get Roach and pest control.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location is phenomenal, right on beach, however I would not stay at this property again. There were stains on headboard, cockroaches in the house, rust in kitchen sink, patio door lock broken. Needs to update furniture and requires more cleaning. My kids were scared to walk on floor with roaches moving around. Pest control needs to be done.

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6/10 Okay

Sherry W.

25 Sept 2022

Kure beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Great time. Had a problem with the exterminators busting in unexpected while my daughter was alone in the condo, and we were on the beach. She was very upset and scared. Honestly, this should be done in between rentals. It was an invasion of privacy, plus, no one likes being exposed to fresh bug spray. We are there for fresh beach air. We come yearly to Kure, but we will not be back to Ocean Dunes due to this invasion.

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6/10 Okay

Cristy C., Whitsett, NC

8 Apr 2021

GREAT Location: Quiet & Oceanfront

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the unit was perfect! We loved being oceanfront. The unit itself could use some TLC, with some updates and a deep cleaning this unit could be really nice. The sliding glass door in the master is damaged which blocks views of the ocean (kind of defeats the purpose). One of the lampshades in the master has mold on it. The bed in the master has tall posts which block the tv if you’re on the left side of the bed. The full size sleeper sofa wouldn’t open, called maintenance, no reply!

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10/10 Excellent

susan f., Grand Island

29 June 2022

amazing location

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: We absolutely loved staying at the Gardner @ Ocean Dunes in Kure Beach. The location is great, the views were magnificent, boardwalk access next to unit. Beach was empty, and we set up right in front of unit every day, all beach gear was safe to leave for hours, and visible from deck. Unit was quiet, we didn't really hear the neighbors. Parking is coverered, includes a hose to rinse sand off. We felt very safe leaving our beach items in the 'car port' along with the top off the Jeep for our entire stay. The rental was very clean, had everything we needed in the kitchen, most items were new, bathrooms are roomy with nice counter space. Livingroom was roomy with 2 side chairs, an oversized chair that converts to a twin sleeper and a very comfy sofa sleeper. We used an extra set of sheets and covered them to add a little more protection from a toddler. Deck is large (we did get some splinters from it though), and accessible from livingroom & master. There wasn't a screendoor for the master, so listening to the ocean while sleeping wasn't possible. The livingroom screendoor was broken and maintenance was quick to try and repair it, unfortunately it needed replacing, hopefully future guests will have new screendoors. Other than the screendoors, the only negative was the washer/dryer, very old and due to age, didn't clean clothes or towels very well. Used one pool and it was very clean. We would have liked to do a morning workout in the fitness room, but it doesn't open until 9am. We did not have time to use the indoor pool or hot tub. WE LOVED OUR STAY AND WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!!!

4/10 Poor

Erin S.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing stay at a beautiful beach

Let’s start with the pros. Beach is gorgeous. Town is cute. Close to a very nice aquarium. Cons. Showed up on day one to find a used diaper under one of the beds. It’s hard to relax and enjoy a home once you start off like that. Contacted the rental company, Bryant Real Estate. They told me they’d use this as a training moment for their staff. After spending almost $3k for a vacation, I don’t want to be someone’s training moment. The condo is old. There was rust in the air vents, broken furniture left on the deck and in the parking area, the teflon pans are scratched and unusable. Some of the kitchen supplies are ancient and not clean. We had to wash everything prior to use. The decor is dated and broken on the walls. The headboards in the spare bedroom are pieces of wooden lattice with cloth wrapped around them. Very strange. The headboard in the master was stained. It’s clear to me that the owners are depending on Bryant Real Estate to maintain their investment and that Bryant Real Estate could care less. I doubt the owners have been there recently and it shows. Another issue with the rental company- We booked this rental in March for a July stay. I signed a rental contract. We had a conflict arise, as they sometimes do. I was encouraged to see that the condo had 3 different weeks available that would work better for us. The rental company refused to switch us to another open week due to me signing the contract. It was their contract. They could have made an amendment if we both agreed on it. But instead they refused and wouldn’t even return calls. My husband left 2 messages for the property manager, Morgan. She did not have the decency to return his call. Instead, she emailed me and told me they would not change our dates. We had to leave 2 days early despite paying for the full week. We weren’t asking for our money back. In fact, I was fine with paying a new processing fee. We were just asking to switch to any of the other open weeks. It could have been a simple fix. Be aware if renting this condo, Bryant Real Estate has little interest in customer service. I would never rent another property managed by Bryant Real Estate again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Jolanta O.

15 Apr 2022

Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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8/10 Good

Stella H.

13 Apr 2022

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were pleasantly surprised by the peaceful energy around this part of Kure Beach, due doubtless to the presence of the nearby State Park. The complex is only two stories so there is little disturbance from other guests. This unit is on the second story so there are quite a few steps to climb... good exercise! The unit was compact but well designed so the living area and the main bedroom had sea views, the oceanside porch is partitioned from the neighbors so there is good privacy. The property was clean but furnishings are dated some of the electric outlets in the bedroom sparked. However, everything in the kitchen cabinets and drawers needs a good clean out of excess odds and ends and a deep cleaning of every item. There are many items that are not really needed yet there was little room for food. Some important every day items such as a toaster, salad servers, a new grater ... were missing. We were comfortable there, watching the storms at night and the proximity to Fort Fischer was fantastic. The property managers were very responsive and helpful.

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10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

8 Nov 2021

Cozy, well supplied

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 love Ocean Dunes-your front yard is the beach! This unit was clean, well supplied with everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing stay.

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6/10 Okay

Sandra W.

5 Nov 2021

Good

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hot tub was closed. Pool was very cold for being a heated pool. Was across the road. Courts were all cracked. House was ok. View was nice. Bed frame needs to be replaced. Creeks.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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8/10 Good

1 Nov 2021

GARDNER

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: we have stayed in this condo several times, always enjoy it.

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8/10 Good

Dewayne T.

11 Oct 2021

Fall break vacation in Kure Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Gardner was great. Condo was clean and well stocked with items you would need for a week stay. One major issue (safety issue) we found was a couple boards on the landing to our condo needed replacing. Boards were very soft and if stepped on could cause them to break in turn hurting that person. This was reported to the HOA and was replaced very quickly, (thank you to the neighbor who owns the condo next to ours and she helped). The condo itself could use some updates as the stove only had 3 of the four burners working. It is an older stove that has the coil burners. A glass top stove would be a nice replacement and they are easier to clean. The screens on the sliding doors needed to be replaced. One was missing completely and the other would not close as it was damaged. The TV in the master bedroom was confusing on how to use it. Would be nice to have some simple instructions. Overall our stay was great. The above mentioned items would not stop me from renting Gardner again.

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