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Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach!

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On the beach
TV
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
On the beach

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 998 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach!

The Shoo Fly is a classic, oceanfront beach cottage located on the southern end of Kure Beach. This beautiful, single family home is sure to bring you and your loved ones many warm, summer vacation memories!! Ocean Front 4-bedroom 3 bath cottage w/ detached walkway to the beach. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet while sitting on the OCEANFRONT PORCH w/ Chairs, and listen to the sounds of the waves. This cottage has a living area w/flat screen tv, wireless internet also provided for your entertainment and a fully equipped kitchen. A Master bedroom w/king, 2nd bedroom w/ queen and 3rd bedroom w/full and 2 baths. Downstairs you have a separate entrance to the 4th bedroom w/ single over full bunk, small kitchen area, flat screen tv and bath. Take advantage of all Kure Beach and Pleasure Island have to offer! Enjoy the 30 minute ferry ride to historic Southport, Go fishing at the oldest pier on Pleasure Island, visit the North Carolina Aquarium, or go shopping on the Riverfront in Historic Wilmington. Maximum occupancy 9 and parking for maximum 3 cars. NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON ANY GRASS AREA, SAND OR THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THEM.

Property manager

Carolina Retreats Vacations | Pleasure Island

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1056 sq ft (98 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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

House
Shoo Fly 4 BR / 3 BA House in Kure Beach Sleeps 9
Shoo Fly: 4 BR / 3 BA house in Kure Beach, Sleeps 9 Kure Beach
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About the neighborhood

Map
Kure Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kure Beach Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Ocean Front Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Cazador 2 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kure Beach vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kure Beach and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Coquina Outcrop and Ocean Front Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Shoo Fly | Oceanfront Porch + Steps to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melissa P., Lawndale, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024
The property needs updates very badly. The property manager took care of urgent issues when we called.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved being on the beach and being able to bring our pets. Looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Justin S., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Shoo Fly is in the perfect location on Kure Beach. Far enough away from any public access that it wasn't crowded all Memorial Day weekend. The private access to the beach and balcony looking out at the water is amazing. Like the other reviews say, the house is old and falling apart but its still very comfy. The ground floor room is very musty and I wouldn't ask anyone to spend time in there. We would love to stay here for location alone, but hopefully at a little lower price point. The condition of the house is not befitting the premium you pay for location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location! The house does need some updating and the additional room did smell of mildew. Linens and towels were provided, however we did have to purchase other basic necessities such as dish soap, sponges, trash bags, hand soap and toilet paper. Overall, a decent place to stay and great views of the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
The support beam in corner of deck is broken and that part gives master bedroom over head light is very dim. I was very pleased with the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yvon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shoo Fly:
The beach was fantastic. The house needs some simple repairs and appears neglected on basic repairs and amenities. Is operational with the basics and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Our family had a great stay at this property. House was clean and if there was an issue, the property manager took care of it immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated & bit Ran down
Property team was very kind and nice to help. House is in a great location. It s very dated and a bit ran down. Electrical issues when we stayed. (Light switch lightly shocked a child) It was clean and lovely view- we made the best of it. There is also not a walk way from the house to the beach like the other beach front homes, so we had to go to the neighboring lot to take the walkway. If your ok with things a bit rickety and falling apart, you’ll be fine. Walls peeling in the bathroom. Old dryer that puts lent all over your clothes. Deck that was leaning a bit. 4th detached room with bunk beds not suitable for young children given it’s downstairs outside entry only. Also with it being a sort of basement it smelt musty/moldy and a dehumidifier in the room (didn’t work well). Was slightly disappointed in what we received for the price compared to other NC beach homes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shoo Fly
Excellent beach. Very nice property. We only needed a 1 bedroom, but this house was too good to pass up for the price. Right on the beach! Pets allowed! Easy process check-in and check-out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun NC Beach Experience
My family and I (9 people total) greatly enjoyed our stay at Shoo Fly. The ocean views and beach access were the best part - the beach in front of the house is gorgeous. 9 people were able to fit comfortably. The grill was also a nice item to have.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Pamela M.

We would stay here again.
Location is great. Beach is lovely and uncrowded. Everything in the home works and is present. Home especially floors in bathrooms could use a good deep cleaning. Couch and loveseat definitely need replacing. Water damage/peeling in several places on ceiling looks bad. Some of the ceiling fans are on their last legs, their lights don't work and they need replacing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

sharon m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shoo fly stay
Our family had a great time at the shoofly. Everything was clean and orderly. The only issue that we seem to have with the sliding glass doors were so heavy and stiff you can barely open and shut them. The blinds that were covering the sliding glass doors were also very stiff and hard to manage. It would be nice for those to be updated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Laurie C., Wake Forest, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable bungalow on the beach!
The house was easy to check into as there is a coded lock on the door. It was clean. Had everything I needed: Keurig, microwave, blender, dishwasher, washer/dryer, spices., cookware. Comfy couches. Great shower pressure. Deck with rocking chairs looking at ocean. Great location on Kure Beach. Had most of the beach to ourselves. AC stopped cooling one night. Property manager very responsive. It was fixed within three hours of contacting them. I (personally) would not recommend the downstairs bedroom (which has a separate outside door access.) It’s cute but has a heavy moldy smell like a basement would. There is a dehumidifier in there which helps. It gets full on a daily basis. The beach access is a little quirky. The walkway is on the vacant lot next to the house. There is a "no trespassing" sign on it but some folks ignore it anyway. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
House needs updating but the views and location are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Location
The location of this house was perfect! It felt like we had our own private beach in front of the house, not crowded at all. We were able to bring our two small dogs which was wonderful, they had plenty of grass area and all tile/hardwood throughout the unit. Nice distance from Kure Pier, Fort Fisher beach, and the aquarium (which we recommend visiting all three very highly!). The house was very nice, great size, and overall clean enough. It could use a few minor improvements but nothing major, such as we had to clean dirt from the drawers before using them, and the blinds in the master bedroom were broken, but overall very happy and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
So easy and just breath taking to be able to look out from the living room and see the ocean!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Irina F.

Great location but the property needs some cleaning!
The house is extremely well placed, near attractions and oceanfront. We liked the clean sheets and towels, and the provision of the first set of paper towels and toilet paper. We also enjoyed the gas grill and the under the deck area. However, the house needs to be better cleaned (there were dust bunnies and sand under the beds, under the couch pillows, under the refrigerator and the fan blades were full of dust). On the listing it was not clear the the room with bunk beds was totally outside ( you had to go outside and down the stairs to reach it). The downstairs room was smelling of mildew.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019