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First floor oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer

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Kure Beach, North Carolina
  • Kure Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kure Beach Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

First floor oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!

"Surf’s Up" at this oceanfront first floor condo that was completely renovated in 2019, with modern new flooring, paint, fixtures and furniture throughout.

The bright, airy living room of this corner unit features a view you won’t find elsewhere - "Surf's Up" has wide sliding glass doors lead out to the expansive oceanfront deck, and a large picture window provides more unobstructed views of the ocean and beach toward the Kure Beach Pier. When you’re not watching (or riding!) the waves, take in a movie on the flat screen smart TV from the comfy rocker recliner or Queen size sleeper sofa.

The main bedroom has a Queen bed (new in 2021), as well as a flat-screen TV. The on suite bath features a spacious ceramic tile walk-in shower. The second bedroom has two Twin beds (also with new mattresses purchased in 2019) and is adjacent to the second bathroom, which has a combination shower and tub. Plan family meals in the fully stocked kitchen, upgraded with white Shaker cabinets, a subway-tile backsplash and sparkling quartz countertops. All new stainless steel appliances include a whisper-quiet dishwasher. The dining table comfortably seats six, with additional seating for four at the kitchen bar.

Ideally situated, this unit is adjacent to an outdoor pool and covered picnic area, includes parking for two cars below and offers easy access to a beach walkway between buildings.

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. For Recreation Center Hours and Information, call 910.239.1370.

*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: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons.
Bedding Recap: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation.
Prohibited: Smoking, Pets, Golf Carts, Grilling on decks or within 15' of any structure

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 “K027– Surf's Up” as a vacation rental.

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Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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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 landmarks include Brunswick Town Historic District and Brunswick Town State Historic Site. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Kure Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does First floor oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is First floor oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at First floor oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First floor oceanfront condo in Ocean Dunes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is First floor 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).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

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

Kure Beach

We loved our stay! Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall T.

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

Great End Unit

Great views out to Ocean and towards pier (end unit window). We like to leave things as we found them. Only issue vacuum needed to be emptied. Broom worked just fine!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Portland C.

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

KB ‘24

Enjoyed our stay! Would be nice to have hose to rinse off at beach access decking
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Molly T.

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

Time away from the norm

Great way to catch up with high school friends! Enjoyed the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenesha C., Mebane

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

Great beach getaway!

Very nice condo that looked just like the pictures! Check in and out were pretty easy. The place was very clean and we didn't have any issues. The whole building could use a good pressure washing but that had no bearing on the unit itself. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

A little beach paradise on the Atlantic.

Everything was as expected and wonderful. It was as if we had lived there forever. We did have to wash the patio doors for a better view, no big deal. Seeing sunrise over the ocean from my bed was particularly magical. The area was low key and nice and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siegfried Y.

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

Great little getaway

Other than a minor hiccup of not having linens and towels at the time we arrived (and this was addressed very quickly by the rental agency), the stay was great. The property was clean. The ocean-front view was phenomenal. Beach access was easy. Location was convenient (just a few short minutes to Fort Fisher and the Aquarium). I would definitely look at returning to this site inthe future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce P., Aberdeen, North Carolina

Great Condo!

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 spent a quiet weekend at the Surf's Up one week prior to Hurricane Dorian. Great view and location! It was clean, recently remodeled, with all the amenities we needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

Pamela V.

Vacationer

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 more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Master bed needs a firmer mattress. Location was great but would have been even better if there was an ocean entrance closer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bobbie T.

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

Stay at condo

Condo was decorated nicely, and furniture was comfortable. TV worked well and so did the internet. This Condo is really nice, just a few simple things need fixed. The walk to the beach was a little longer than we prefer, but not horrible. The pool is a nice way to cool off.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry P.

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

Had a great stay! Just an old property that needs some attention.

Everything was just as stated. Only a few minor suggested improvements. The bed needs to be upgraded. Balcony door and windows need to be cleaned (I cleaned the patio door as best as I could). Some of the pots weren't very clean. The dish strainer was just plain gross. The kitchen waste basket needs to be replaced. Just little things.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon P.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Surf’s Up - Don’t Recommend

Good location, right on the beach. The condo is not in good shape. Walls need washed and painted, furniture was dirty, mold in the showers and on vanity in the master bathroom. Garbage can needs replaced and vent covers need cleaned/replaced. The property management company did send someone to clean after I called about the condition of the property. It is the end of season is not an excuse for a property not being clean. The rental rate is the same and I expect a clean place to stay with my family. I have rented several different units at Ocean Dunes and I would not rent this unit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deloris R.

awesome

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 Surf's up was not a disappointment it was so close to the water it was almost like you could reach out and touch it the condo was clean and comfortable really like the hand held shower head it was just an outstanding place will go again. My sister has never stayed on the oceanfront she fell in love did not want to leave..

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne V.

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

Great location.

The mattress in the master bedroom is terrible and needs replaced and the sofa has no padding in the cushions. The sliding door either needs to be replaced or greased as it is very hard to open and close and the vents are rusted out and dangerous. The only way we would stay there again would be if all of the items were fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Lesley A.

Great Stay at the Beach

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: Rental was just as pictured. Couldn’t have been closer to the beach. Unit was clean and nicely decorated. Liked that it was a corner unit with extra windows. Master bedroom mattress needs to be replaced. Was not comfortable. Would stay here again for a couple of nights, but not longer because of the mattress. Perfect unit for a family of 4.
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10/10 Excellent

nital w.

Amazing views and perfect location!

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: It is truly "Oceanfront". The beach is quiet and clean. The property was clean and well maintained. The fresh linens were really refreshing. The kitchen needs more utensils/serving spoons, wine glasses etc. though. Our overall stay was really good and relaxing. Only 1 disappointing thing was that when we asked for late check out, they were going to charge us some $30 for an hour. although the amount is not big, it didn't feel right as we had already paid so much.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H., Kernersville, NC

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

Winter Getaway

My elderly parents, husband and I (all senior citizens) enjoyed 3 nights in this oceanfront unit with terrific views of the ocean. My dad enjoyed sitting in the recliner and watching the pelicans fly over. The home fit our needs with the well appointed kitchen, walk-in shower, fresh linens, only one flight of stairs to enter, and lots of peace and quiet. Check-in/Check-out procedures were a breeze. Unfortunately the weather wasn't the greatest, but we made the best of it by exploring the nearby aquarium and taking the Fort Fisher Ferry to Southport and back. I would definitely recommend this place but have one suggestion: some sort of curtain over the blinds in the twin bedroom. The lights from the outside stairs are very bright.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Great vacation spot for families!

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 had a great beach vacation and very much enjoyed our stay at Surf's up. I would certainly consider staying again. The location is perfect: oceanfront, close to beach access, and close to the pool. The property is updated and we were very comfortable there. My recommendations for the owners would be to replace the master bathroom mattress (it's horrible), and replace the vent covers on the floor which are super rusty (my kids fell on these a few times). I would also note the slider (to go on and off the deck) was extremely difficult to open/close and needs to be addressed. Overall, very happy with my stay!

8/10 Good

Megan G.

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

Decent rental, needs better cleaning services

The location was great, nice ocean views, convenient to the pool area, and beach was not as crowded as when we stay in Carolina Beach. The condo was not cleaned well however. We have an 11 month old and within the first 10 minutes of being there her knees and tops of her feet were black from crawling on the floor. There was a load of laundry in the dryer. We had to push the twin beds together for our toddler to not roll out and when we moved the nightstand there were 15-20 wadded up tissues all behind it and the headboards. Other than the cleanliness it was a great size for our small family and you can’t beat the view!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Surf's Up

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 enjoyed our stay at Surf's Up. The apt was clean and tidy. We enjoyed being close to the pool and being oceanfront. Our only recommendations are to repaint the porch and change out the rusted registers inside the apt. The kitchen supplies were adequate and met our needs. We did not realize that we would have to walk down a few buildings to an access way to the beach. This is not a problem for adults however it is more of a challenge when you have children in tow.

8/10 Good

LIZ L., Reidsville, NC

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

Quiet Off Season Visit

This was a perfect spot to get away. Location close to Fort Fisher and undeveloped portion of beach...making for nice long walks. Not a lot of people this time of year. Imagine in the height of the season the narrow beach may get a bit cozy. This unit is right next to pool - so convenient. And beach access a very short walk to end of building. The unit was bright and clean...loved the side bay window where we could sit and have coffee but enjoy the view on a rainy day, (rain comes thru decking boards above). Previous review about utensils is spot on - definitely need to update....knives dull (sharpener didn’t help), cutting board wore out, and no rubber spatula. But these were minor inconveniences for us and we enjoyed the space.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Donna P., Charlotte NC USA

Amazing Location in Beautiful Kure Beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 condo is in a perfect location with amazing views of the sand and ocean. The living area is lovely and comfortably furnished. The kitchen has modern appliances and plenty of dishes and cookware. The bathrooms were very clean and updated. The only negative is that the master bedroom mattress is extremely uncomfortable. As other reviewers noted it somehow sloped to the middle on both sides. We both sunk into the middle and had to climb our way out. Not good for bad backs! Regardless we truly enjoyed the condo and the amazing view and location!
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8/10 Good

Jeri S.

ONLY ONE REGRET

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: The one big regret? That for some reason ownership does not replace mattress in the master bedroom. After numerous reviews cited this same issue, no resolution. My wife and I took 2 blankets and beach towels to spread in the middle of the bed to help level the mattress - to no avail. We ended up in the 2nd bedroom on twin beds. I would recommend this unit 100% with 5 stars only AFTER confirmation that the mattress has been replaced.
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8/10 Good

Callie T.

Great location, but the bed...

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: The location is amazing, it was so nice to stay in right on the beach. The beach access is a very quick 2 minute walk from the condo, and the pool is right next to the condo. The aquarium and ferry are just down the road, and the beach was recently renourished. With two young children, you couldn't have picked a better spot! The condo was well stocked with basic kitchen needs, and the unit was overall pretty clean. The deck is a great size, with comfortable chairs to sit in and watch storms roll in off the ocean.But the bed in the primary bedroom needs to be replaced. The bed frame creaked loudly every single time you moved, and as others have stated, the mattress slopes to the middle. It was impossible for two people to sleep comfortably. My husband and I are not large people, but we ended up alternating who slept in the bed and who slept on the couch, which was less than ideal on vacation. I hate to take off stars just for one thing, but not being able to sleep well really did impact the overall quality of our stay. If the mattress was replaced I would have given it 5 stars.The folks at Bryant were friendly and very easy to work with. I'll rent properties from them again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Happy Place

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: Clean , peaceful, relaxing, all the comforts of home.

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