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
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10164 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
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
⭐ 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
⭐ 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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Kure Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Kure Beach travel guide
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?
Onsite 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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation 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 travelers 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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
Kathryn G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
La Toya P.
5 September 2024
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.
La Toya P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Penny H.
23 June 2024
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...
Penny H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Megan J.
17 May 2024
May 2024 Stay
Had a fantastic weekend here! Close to the beach, pier, and park. Enough room for everyone to enjoy comfortably!
Megan J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William B.
26 September 2023
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.
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.
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!
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linsey F.
6 July 2025
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.
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.
Angie R.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna Helms
30 June 2025
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!!
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!
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.
Laura P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Harpreet K.
1 July 2024
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
Harpreet K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Samuel A.
9 July 2025
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.