Carolina Retreats reviews in Kure Beach, North Carolina

“Pros: The location and view of the ocean was great! The elevator made it easy to get to and from the door. It was very quiet and peaceful. Cons: The furniture is worn and outdated. There were shingles hanging down on the balcony. Maintenance was called but this was never addressed. The house came with coffee, coffee pot and coffee filters but the sugar was empty. When I called to ask for more, I was told that it wasn’t provided but this (unless I overlooked it) was not called out in the description. The location is at the end of the island, so it would have been nice to have this on site. That said, the view from the balcony and the access to the beach made for relaxing moments!”

“The location of this house was perfect. Ocean front, walkable, and ample space for a large group. A few areas of concern: the downstairs is in desperate need of upgrades and repair. Obvious water damage, paneling coming off the wall, water lines, peeling paint, and a musty smell throughout the house. There were multiple broken chairs and barstools. In the living room there was mold on the ceiling around the skylights. For those with allergies it was very bothersome. Overall, we really enjoyed our time, beds were extremely comfortable, and the house was very well stocked. With a few improvements we would stay again!”

“This home is not family friendly. We stayed for 6 nights and 7 days. There was nothing left in the house to clean. No vacuum or broom. When I asked for one they dropped off a cheap one that didn't work. They leave you with 1 trash bag and 2 dishwasher pods and they expect you to provide the rest. The main reason for renting a home is so you don't have to bring everything with you. All of the other homes we have rented provide the basics. When we arrived at the home there was trash left behind and glass on the floor. The master bed was falling apart and held together with 1x4 and one of the bunk beds is unsafe as it wobbles like crazy. The internet was also out for the first couple of days. The company said sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. We had to wait around for the internet company to arrive as well as the rental company. We won't be renting this home or from this company when we go back to the beach. If you want a nice home I would suggest looking elsewhere.”

“This place is perfect if your priority is oceanfront at an affordable price. Certainly needed some updating. Not very kid friendly due to some things needing replaced (deck had screws backed out of the wood & unstable wood panels). The location was great and the beach was very private.”

“We enjoyed our stay overall, especially because we love the neighborhood. The backyard being steps from the community pool was a great surprise, and we loved having access to the private beach entrance and bathroom. The house comfortably fit our group of 10 with plenty of space, the back patio was perfect for gathering, and the kitchen was very well stocked. We also appreciated having beach chairs available for guest use. Overall, we loved the home and location so much that we would definitely stay here again. Most of our frustrations were with the management company rather than the house itself. The grill was still dirty upon arrival despite being told it would be cleaned, and we dealt with low shower water pressure, a bedroom lock issue, broken garbage disposal and several cockroaches during our stay. Management responded quickly, but new issues kept coming up. It was also frustrating that only minimal paper goods and trash bags provided for multi-day stay for a larger group.”