Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10164 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach
Looking for a relaxing beach getaway where the whole family - including your dog - can feel right at home? Happy Honu offers the perfect combination of comfort, space, and easy coastal living.
With a fully fenced backyard, screened-in porch, bikes, wagon, and plenty of room for up to 10 guests, everything is set up for an easy and enjoyable Kure Beach vacation.
⭐ Why Guests Love Happy Honu Fully fenced backyard - great for dogs and kids Spacious screened-in porch for morning coffee and evening drinks Unique shaded deck built around a beautiful live oak tree Bikes, wagon, and beach gear included 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - sleeps up to 10 Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach Easy walk to the beach, Kure Beach Pier, restaurants, and local favorites Quiet street with minimal traffic Parking for up to 4 cars in the driveway.
⭐ Living, Kitchen & Dining The open-concept layout makes it easy for everyone to spend time together, whether you're cooking dinner, watching a movie, or relaxing after a day at the beach.
Comfortable seating for the group Fully stocked kitchen Granite countertops and upgraded finishes Kitchen island with additional seating Dining table for family meals
⭐ Sleeping Arrangements Primary Bedroom: King bed Second Bedroom: Queen bed Third Bedroom: Queen bed Fourth Bedroom (downstairs): 2 bunk beds
The flexible layout works well for families, multiple couples, and mixed-age groups.
⭐ Outdoor Living Some of the best moments at Happy Honu happen outside. Start your morning with coffee on the screened-in porch, unwind on the unique shaded deck built around a live oak tree, or enjoy the fenced backyard with the family.
After a day at the beach, the outdoor shower makes rinsing off the sand quick and easy.
⭐ Dog-Friendly Details 🐾 Your four-legged family members are welcome too! Happy Honu welcomes dogs with prior approval, and the fully fenced backyard makes traveling with your pup even easier.
- $250 non-refundable pet fee. - Dogs must be leashed at all times outside the property - April 1 – September 30: Dogs are allowed on the beach before 9:00 AM and after 5:00 PM - October 1 – March 31: Dogs are allowed on the beach anytime
⭐ Good to Know - Check in is at 4:00PM or after and check out is at 10AM. - Linens and towels are included. - Must be 25 or older to rent. - Smoking is proibited on the deck or screened-in porch - A signed Booking Agreement is required before check-in.
Whether you're planning beach days, family dinners, relaxing evenings on the porch, or adventures around Kure Beach, Happy Honu is a comfortable home base for making great vacation memories.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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
Smoke-free property
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 are 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Kure Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach State Park, while Ocean Front Park and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cultural highlights. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. 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 at Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach?
On-site 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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Joe Eakes Park and Carolina Beach. Kure Beach and Ocean Front Park are also within 5 minutes.
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Happy Honu - Dog-Friendly Beach Retreat, Screened Porch, Walk to Beach Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
La Toya P.
5 Sept 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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Penny H.
23 Jun 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...
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William B.
26 Sept 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.
This is our 3rd year staying here and it is the best. Great location, the house is amazing and so relaxing. Always clean and host is easy to reach. Can't wait to book our trip for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chris P.
13 Apr 2026
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:
The house is spacious, had all of the amenities we would ever need, and very comfortable.
We loved the Happy Honu, We had 8 adults and 2 kids (3&10) the place was perfect. So much room for everyone. The screen in porch was the most relaxing & comfortable place to send time outside and still able to hear the waves crashing. Kitchen has everything you need and more. I love my mountains in TN, but i would love to come back and stay again. Just a couple minutes walk to the beach. The host were great, if i had question they answered them promptly. No issues checking in as they send you everything that you need to know.Loved the house and the location.
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!
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linsey F.
6 Jul 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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna Helms
30 Jun 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!