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

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9.8Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"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. Overal..."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in Kure Beach, NC

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

If you’re looking for a laid-back beach house where everyone (including your dog) can actually relax, this is it.

Happy Honu is designed for easy, comfortable coastal living — with a fenced yard, screened porch, bikes, and everything you need for stress-free beach days.

This is the kind of place families come back to year after year.

⭐ Why Guests Love Happy Honu
- Fully fenced backyard — perfect for dogs + kids
- Screened-in porch + shaded deck (favorite hangout spot)
- Beach bikes + wagon + gear included
- 4BR / 3BA layout — sleeps up to 10
- Open-concept living for group time
- Outdoor shower for easy beach cleanup
- Short walk to beach, pier & restaurants
- Built for Real Beach Living

⭐ Open living area with plenty of seating
- Space for games, movies, and downtime
- Easy flow between kitchen, dining, and living

⭐ Kitchen & Dining
- Fully stocked kitchen (actually usable, not just basic)
- Granite countertops + upgraded finishes
- Island seating + dining table

⭐ Sleeping Setup
- Primary Bedroom: King bed
- Second Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Third Bedroom: Queen Bed
- Fourth Bedroom (downstairs) 2 bunk beds

⭐ Ideal for:
- families
- multiple couples
- mixed-age groups

⭐ Outdoor Living
- Screened-in porch for morning coffee + evening drinks
- Shaded deck built into a live oak tree (super unique vibe)
- Fenced backyard = zero stress for dogs
- Outdoor shower

⭐ Beach Access & Location
- Easy walk to the beach (no hassle parking)
- Close to Kure Beach Pier
- Near restaurants + local spots
- Quiet street with minimal traffic

⭐ Dog-Friendly Perks
- Fully fenced yard
- Easy outdoor access
- Beach walk-friendly location

⭐ Important Info
- Sleeps 10
- Dog-friendly ($225 fee)
- Parking for 4 vehicles
- Linens included
- Must be 25+ to book

Note: The Town of Kure Beach only allows leashed dogs on the beach from October 1 - March 31. Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 9AM to 5PM from April 1 - September 30.

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Kure Beach, NC


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(36 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
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.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
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!!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
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.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2025
The house was lovely and accommodated our two families well with the number of rooms and bathrooms for a two week stay. The kitchen was amazing and they provided some wonderful kitchen utensils and glassware which were perfect. On checking in, we did have a major problem with ants in the cabinets but luckily there were bait traps under the sink which took care of that problem. We then encountered a wasp nest just outside of the front door, but the property manager brought over some Raid. The house was not very clean when we arrived with dog kibble scattered throughout the house. One of the mattresses was completely shot so we weren't able to use one of the bedrooms. But the sofas were wonderful and the tvs provided were easily hooked up to our accounts. The biggest issue we had was that the front door lock stopped working after our first week and when we reached out to the property manager, they weren't able to fix it so we didn't have access to the main point of entry for the entire second week of our stay. This was super inconvenient and really made it cumbersome to get in and out of the house with three kids and three adults which is why I gave this stay only three stars.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Happy Honu | Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat + Screened Porch + Walk to Beach?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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