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Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach

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Welcome to Happy Honu, where beachy vibes and comfort come together in a spacious retreat. Unwind on the cool deck nestled in a live oak tree or take a nap on the screened-in porch with plenty of seating for relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101760 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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

Laundry facilities, a garden and charcoal grills are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,760 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

2512-239556

About the area

Kure Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina Beach, while North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are popular area attractions. Carolina Beach Arcade and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Visit our Kure Beach travel guide
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Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean waves and fishing pier at Kure Beach, North Carolina
    Kure Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Early Morning at Kure beach Pier, NC
    Kure Beach Pier
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pretty oceanfront beach rentals; Shutterstock ID 45397519; Purchase Order: -
    Carolina Beach
    2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Joe Eakes Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Front Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    6 min drive
  • El Cazador Carolina Beach
    6 min drive
  • Crush & Grind
    6 min drive
  • Shuckin' Shack
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach located?

Situated in Kure Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Joe Eakes Park and Kure Beach. Ocean Front Park and Gurney Hood Barking Lot are also within 10 minutes.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

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

10/10 Excellent

matt t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly c.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sienna R.

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

10/10 Excellent

christina c.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

claire h.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

La Toya P.

Perfect Vacation Home!

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 has all the amenities you need for a large family with dogs. It is close enough to the beach to walk, and far enough away to avoid the busy traffic. Perfectly situated within a few blocks to a nice park and disc golf area. Very quiet neighborhood!! Would stay again and again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Hidden Gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Happy Honu was the perfect house for our family vacation! Plenty of room for three couples, two boys, and one baby. The house was well-stocked - not only the kitchen but games, puzzles, books, bicycles, and beach toys! The property manager was very responsive to needs. The only thing this house needs is access to the fenced-in backyard and a beach view...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

May 2024 Stay

Had a fantastic weekend here! Close to the beach, pier, and park. Enough room for everyone to enjoy comfortably!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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: We had an excellent experience staying at this home. The was equipped with everything you and clean! We loved having access to the golf cart, beach equipment and bikes. Also having a garage is gonna be a must have.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

10/10 Excellent

La Toya P.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linsey F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna Helms

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

10/10 Excellent

George T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

6/10 Okay

Harpreet K.

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

6/10 Okay

Samuel A.

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