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Beautifully decorated studio in Kure Beach!

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Exterior
Beach
Onsite parking
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

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Kure Beach, NC
  • Popular LocationKure Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKure Beach Pier15 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort Fisher State Historic Site3 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)39 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We were with a group with a house nearby but needed extra space. This was convenient and easy. Comfy bed, good Wi-Fi and...
Kelly O.
Aug 21, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully decorated studio in Kure Beach!

"Coastal Scandinavian" is a perfect little studio on the backside of the home that is cozy for two and just a block to the beach. Decorated in an eclectic but simple way with comfort and functionality as the main goal. The studio is directly attached to the main house and both share a common deck, but it also has a separate entrance and parking for the convenience and privacy of it's guests.

There is a kitchen, a dining area, living room, and bedroom with a private bath. Please note the kitchen does not have an oven but beyond that, it comes with all the needed utensils to cook a meal or simply open a bottle of wine. The living room has a very comfortable leather apartment style sofa, marble coffee table, flat panel TV, cable, DVD player and sound bar. The main storage area is also located in the living room with closet and drawer space. The bedroom has a Queen size bed, nightstands, and independent, dimmable reading lights. The bathroom, while not huge, has everything you need for that beach getaway and is accessible only through the bedroom. Please note that there is no bathtub, just a shower stall. A small bistro set is also provided on the back deck for an impromptu alfresco meal or an afternoon drink.

If you need that weekend getaway for just a short time, "Coastal Scandinavian" is the place for you!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ARRIVING AT "COASTAL SCANDINAVIAN":
The entrance to the rental unit is in the rear of the property on Third Ave Extension. To get to the rental unit, take Ft. Fisher Blvd S to Davis Road.
Make the first right onto Third Ave Extension. The rental unit is at the very end of Third Ave Extension on the left side. Park in the grassy lot next to the rental entrance. The rental unit is not accessible from E Avenue. Do not attempt to enter the main house from the front door on E Avenue or park in the owner's driveway on E Avenue.

Occupancy 2: Two night min year round.
Bedding Recap: 1 Queen
Parking: Parking for one vehicle
Prohibited: Smoking, Pets

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 “K120 – Coastal Scandinavian” as a vacation rental.

Property manager

Bryant Real Estate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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 not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

A Beach Studio That is Perfect for Two Apartment
A Beach Studio That is Perfect for Two Kure Beach
A Beach Studio That is Perfect for Two Apartment Kure Beach
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About the neighborhood

Kure Beach

Located in Kure Beach, this apartment is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and popular attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, snorkeling, and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Kure Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ocean Front Park - 14 min walk
  • Kure Beach Pier - 15 min walk
  • Fort Fisher State Historic Site - 3 min drive
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crush and Grind - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully decorated studio in Kure Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully decorated studio in Kure Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully decorated studio in Kure Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully decorated studio in Kure Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kure Beach and Kure Beach Pier. Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 75 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
John & Linda
Enjoyed the stay, everything was in good shape. Had problems with bugs, mostly in the bathroom. The bathroom light was not bright enough, hard to see. Bathroom facet sprayed water on you and floor. Still a very nice place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
We were with a group with a house nearby but needed extra space. This was convenient and easy. Comfy bed, good Wi-Fi and AC. Didn’t spend much time there other than sleeping
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
My husband and I had a great stay! It was super clean. We had a short walk to the beach, but it was back far enough that we didn't have to deal with the main street traffic. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place, Close to Beach, Comfortable
I don't have any complaints about the home. It was small, but it was comfortable, clean & quite close to the beach. I enjoyed my stay and would consider returning. The reason I knocked off a star is that the listing is misleading. To start, there was no balcony. There is a deck, but those are not even close to the same. Also, and even more troublesome for us, there was no grill. Keep in mind that we purchased nearly $200 in food for grilling, only to discover there was no grill. We called the property managers upon arrival Monday, and they tracked down the owner, who stated he had no intention of returning the grill. I was pleased that the property managers rented a grill for us to use during our stay, but it was delivered to the main house Tuesday morning, and this location is an addendum behind the house. I spent the entire day not at the beach, but in the house waiting for a grill. At 4:50 I called the property manager again and they basically said to look around for it, but it wasn't there. I said I wasn't comfortable going onto the property of the main house, but they insisted it was fine. I didn't agree because if I found a grill and moved it, am I stealing someone's grill? It was an uncomfortable discussion that left a bad taste. Eventually we did get the grill and we were able to identify it as a rental, and we were happy with the outcome. Overall - excellent vacation. After several days the listing is not updated so be aware there's NO GRILL.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a couple
This place was absolutely perfect!!! This trip was me, my husband and our 11month old. With that said it was hard not having a whole other bedroom for our little! However that was totally on us and still a fantastic place! We were able to put her crib in a spot where she really could see us and it was fine for our short weekend get away! However when it will just be my husband and I we will 100% be renting again!! For 2 people it was the perfect size! It was clean and stocked with all the kitchen supplies you’d need! I can’t say enough about this little place! The walk to the beach was super close and a great spot! Again only good things about this little gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
DISAPPOINTED
Thought we would be able to at least see the ocean, only to find out the pictures advertised were not even where we were to stay, we were in a back alley way with good access to beach but no view at all. Thought i ask enough questions but was not told the truth by VRBO very nice apartment but a little hard to get in & out the front door, needs safer access at the back or front of the apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Falsely advertised location
No washer and dryer. Only one set of towels and wanted to change us for extra. Water went off while there. Took two days to finally get towels.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lil slice of heaven
What a cute place, very short walk to the beach. And the beach is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D., Austin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy comfort Kure
Enjoyed our stay at this little home. Perfect for 2. My only “complaint” was we were left 2 bath towels for 2 people for 5 days and no washer. I believe the rental company’s linens procedures dictate that and really should be adjusted. This linen policy also had us put our own sheets on the bed, which I’ve never had to do before. Aside from that, this lovely little place is perfect for 2 ppl. Very close to beach, beautifully decorated, great layout and ease of use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal Scandinavian
Really enjoyed our stay in Kure Beach. This home is perfect for two. Wished the checkout time was a bit later than 10AM. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet!
Coastal Scandinavian was perfect for us. Super clean, quiet location, short walk to the beach, and away from the over crowded Carolina Beach traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach and a very comfortable stay!
The property was clean, cute and fancy, and had a cool and a comfortable temperature. I liked the convenience of the combo lock, the close proximity to the beach, the nice beach access, the secludedness of the property, and several other attributes. I appreciated the size of the refrigerator. The place made my daughter and I's stay relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable. We will return to it if we are in the area in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and Short walk to the beach House was clean and ready on time Perfect place for two. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Details make all the difference, or not.
The place is compact but not terrible for two people. It is cut up a bit so watch your step. It looked clean as well. However there were roaches. What was interesting was the lack of attention to little things. For example, one bath towel per person … for a week? I had not planned to go to the laundromat for a one week visit to wash towels. Another example is kitchen supplies. When the non stick surface from the non stick pans is missing, something to scrub the pan would have been very helpful. There are others but I will stop here. There is a price point for minimalistic, just not sure this was quite there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip was excellent
I would rate the experience as a 5 star but the TV instructions did not work. We enjoyed the stay and the TV was not a major factor but I would have appreciated having news update during my stay. Everything else was as advertised, perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anne A., Boonton NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Lies and deceitfulness. Beware of Bryant Reality.
Pictures look great…✔️beach looks beautiful ✔️ Area has great reviews ✔️ so we book this place for 3 days to relax for the beginning of our “beach vacation”. Well it was a SHAM and we were dumbfounded and appalled that they rented to us and never mentioned there was a beach replenishment project. While we completely understand the project is necessary, we definitely would have gone somewhere else and come here at another time when the project was completed. It is beyond egregious that it was not mentioned to us as the beach is the reason we chose to visit this location. The condo was ok but the beach had a HUGE pipe (about 3 or 4 feet high) running along the water for miles . There were construction trucks up and down the beach, it smelled of diesel , workers were yelling orders and to get to the water you had to climb up a sand ramp over the pipe. Not one word was mentioned to us before we arrived for our “beach vacation”. We rented through VRBO and the host was Bryant Reality. Bryant said there was a note on the top of the website saying there was a beach nourishment program going on but the listing shows a beautiful serene beach. VRBO’s website did not mention anything. Bryant sent us a 12 page contract and on page 7 item 26 states: 26. BEACH NOURISHMENT: Some oceanfront areas may be part of beach nourishment projects. Projects are planned by individual towns and are weather dependent, therefore schedules cannot be set or confirmed in advance. Tenant may be subject to inconvenience during these projects. No refunds will be given. So let me ask …..Are you thinking about what beach nourishment is or has ever heard of it unless you own property on or near a beach when you are planning your beach vacation? Needless to say we left the next morning as there was no way we could sit, walk or enjoy the beach and asked for a refund. As of today Bryant Reality has only said we should have seen Bryant’s website message. Feel free to google a picture of what a re nourishment looks like. It probably is very similar and might as well be the beach by the rental. I was unable to attach the picture or I would have. It is our opinion Bryant Reality is a dishonest, heartless, lying, uncaring money maker with no respect for the customer. We are MAD as hell that we were made fools of and taken advantage of on our 1 trip of retirement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dark in the area of the house Steps inside a little challenging if your older
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pattie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice & clean. Great location!
Fantastic!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genesis D., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space to relax
Sweet location and the cutest decor. Kitchen was stocked with essentials and the bed was so comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Toni E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware Huge Cockroaches!
Where do I start. My husband and I booked this property for a short couples getaway. I was so excited leading up to the trip. The pictures posted are what lured me in the first place. Beware. The real estate agency did a great job hiding the bug infestation but once you enter the property that’s where the smoke and mirrors end. Within 30 minutes my husband killed no less than 10 cockroaches and centipedes. In fact one of the cockroaches was the size of your entire thumb and that was putting it mildly. He would kill one bug and then another would come out. Mind you we didn’t even have enough time to get unpacked before the roaches started scurrying all over the place. I immediately called Bryant Real Estate to complain and I was met over the phone by a lady who sounded like she just woke out of her bed and wasn’t interested in hearing the issue about the roaches. At one point I told her I was literally thinking about sleeping in my car in fear that I’d be covered in bugs. She told me she would contact an exterminator and no one could come out until the next day. On the next morning, I get a voicemail from Chris the property manager saying someone would be out to exterminate the property later that day. When the supposed exterminator showed up he looked like a guy off the corner as he was holding a can of bug spray. I asked the guy what he was going to do about the roaches and he says these roach traps and bug spray should do the job. I turned and politely told him the bigger issue is there is a gapping hole around the door and that’s most likely where the bugs are coming in. This guy didn’t have urgency nor professionalism then responded the owners might not get the door replaced until late Fall season and left. Later property manager, Chris, called to follow-up from so called exterminator. I explained how disappointed I was about this entire ordeal. That my hubby and I drove almost 4 hours from home only to get a bug ridden property and they should have did the right thing in either finding us another location or discount the rate, after failing to deliver what was promised in the VRBO pictures. Long story short, Chris attempted to threaten us by saying I’d be more than happy to refund your money if you want to leave today, knowing there were no other vacancies anywhere on the beach. Shame on you Bryant Real Estate and your shady practices. DO NOT become a victim. If you stay here, you will surely regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
This property was exactly as described. The location could not have been better (right around the corner from beach access). The street was quiet and located close enough to restaurants and stores to make eating out and shopping convenient. While it is a small space, it is certainly enough to accommodate two people for a beach getaway. The kitchen was well-stocked and, although we brought everything we needed, there were little extras throughout the property that were unexpected (extra toiletries, etc., for those who forgot to grab something on their way out the door). They even left a card and chocolates for us, knowing it was an anniversary celebration. I would definitely stay at this property again. Thank you, Bryant Real Estate!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as pictured
Cute as could be. Great little hideaway for the weekend. Coffee lovers bring your own large mug. Minute walk to beach. Only mile walk to pear and restaurants. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendal B., Lincolnton, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
This is now our favorite place to stay!
We first rented this property in September 2020. It was so perfect for us we rented it again for our trip in April 2021. Perfect location to the beach! And perfect size for a couple. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace A., arlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a few quiet days
We had such a lovely time staying at Coastal Scandinavian. It was exactly as shown in the listing. Very clean, very quiet, great location. Everything we needed was there and ready to go. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Kure Beach
Structure Type
Apartment