Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!
About this condo rental
Located in Kure Beach, this charming condo for $223 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Settle in for an excellent stay in this Ocean Dunes condo, "Gale Winds"! "Gale Winds" is a two bedroom, two bath, 1st floor family friendly condo features stunning oceanfront views. The open floor plan allows for breathtaking views of the Atlantic from just about anywhere you stand in the kitchen, dining room or living room! The living room features a full size couch and a brand new (2020) queen-sized pullout couch for extra visitors. The main bedroom has a Queen bed, private on suite bathroom, and direct access to the oceanfront deck. The second bedroom has two Twin beds and utilizes the second full bathroom in the hallway. With extraordinary oceanfront views and direct beach access, this Ocean Dunes condo is also just across the street from the Ocean Dunes Recreation Center. Ocean Dunes is an ideal year-round vacation spot for families! Located at the southern end of Pleasure Island, in Kure Beach next to Historic Fort Fisher, Ocean Dunes occupies one mile of beachfront with several private beach walkways. Included with your reservation is access to all the amenities Ocean Dunes offers, as well as the Recreation Center. Amenities include three outdoor pools, a children's playground, tennis courts, a basketball court and a shuffleboard court. The Recreation Center has an indoor pool, whirlpool/spa, gym, saunas, and showers. For Recreation Center Hours and Information, call 910.239.1370. If you are visiting for the first time make sure you schedule a day at the NC Aquarium, or the Civil War Museum. Available Ferry Rides schedules time for you to visit the quaint little Ocean front town of Southport, where you will find little shops and plenty of antique stores. From Memorial Day to Labor Day bring the kids and drive up to Carolina Beach Boardwalk for rides, games and the famous Britt's Donuts, watch the fireworks on Thursday nights or the Free movie at the lake on Sunday nights. There is fun for all ages, so start making your memories today. *Please keep in mind that if you are renting a property with a pool during the off-season, it may not be open or available. Pools are usually open from mid- May to September, but dates can vary based on weather, permits, HOA guidelines, inspections, improvements, and unforeseen events. For more detailed information on specific pools, please feel free to contact our office. Occupancy 6: Sun/Sun rental in Summer. Min two night stay other seasons. Bedding Recap: 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 1 Queen Sofa Bed Parking: TWO parking passes are included with reservation. Prohibited: Smoking, Pets, Golf Carts 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 “K132 – Gale Winds” as a vacation rental.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
Gym / Fitness Center
Map of Kure Beach, NC
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(21 Reviews)
3.0
This property is dated. The beds were very uncomfortable as was the pull out sofa. The kitchen cabinets were very dated and the stove top was the old coil type and the burners did not set level so that everything tended to go to one side. We loved having a washer and dryer and dish washer. The location was perfect however. The views were gorgeous. When we arrived there was a spot at the threshold of the master bedroom were the carpeting was worn back and the tack strip was sticking up and our little granddaughter and myself stepped on it which was quite painful. I called maintenance and they came and put duct tape over it as a tempoary fix. Also the owner has a notice on the slider in the master bedroom asking that you keep all doors and windows closed which I thought was odd as who doesn't want to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves crashing?
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
We selected Racondo for it's amazing sunrises right off the balcony and panoramic views of the beach just 20 feet below our balcony. However, the unit needs an overhaul (specifically rugs, bathtubs, outlets, all kitchen appliances). For the current condition of the property, which was clean and livable, we would not have booked Racondo if it wasn't for the reasonable price we paid for our two week stay. The property description was accurate regarding the location, layout, and amenities. There were plenty of kitchen utensils and pots and pans. Having access to the Ocean Dunes Recreation Center was great for rainy days and using the pools. The Bryant Real Estate company was quick to respond to our emails before and during our stay. Repairs, which were minor, were remedied quickly. If you're not expecting the Ritz and want beautiful sunrises and easy access to the beach, we recommend you stay here. Note that this rental, and others in the Ocean Dunes complex, require a 10-15 minute car ride to eat out or shop.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 was great! It was maintained enough so as my OCD didn't kick in. It was clean enough that we didn't have to call someone to take care of any messes. The customer service at Bryant Rental is top notch! I would definitely recommend this place, and will definitely try to stay there again! The only activity we participated in was a fishing charter boat out of Carolona Beach, Tried and True Charters, and did some Gulf Stream fishing. That is a definite must if you are in the area!
5.0
This is a very clean condo with nice furniture and view. The master mattress wasn't that comfortable but not miserable. The only other drawback is just the general location. There's been a lot of erosion that far south on the island so during high tide, there isn't a lot of beach space. We had to leave earlier than desired a couple of days because the tide came in so far but that was likely due to a storm off the coast. All in all, definitely a great condo at a reasonable price compared to many others. Would definitely stay there again!
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful vacation to Kure beach and liked the Ocean Dunes complex but would pick a more updated unit next time. The one great thing about the unit is the proximity to the beach access and shore- it's super close and the view is beautiful. This unit was clean but outdated. The carpeting in the living room and bedrooms needs to go. The kitchen is in desperate need of some upgrades. There were tons of roaches on the deck which really bothered us. The vacation was awesome and we enjoyed ourselves but are unlikely to return to this unit without the owners making some upgrades.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful stay at Racondo! The condo is basic but met our needs and the proximity to the water is amazing. The furnishings are a little outdated but the price was commensurate with the furnishings, and that suited us fine. When the tide is in, the ocean is so close that it felt a little like being on a houseboat (but without the motion)! We were second floor so we had a covered porch that overlooked the water and we loved it.
3.0
I understand this is a beach property but it is not very well maintained. Location is excellent but for what the cost was they should at least have removed this headboard wrapped in a dirty mattress cover. No idea why it was even there. I did see it in a previous review so why would you leave it??
6.0
I understand this is a beach property but it is not very well maintained. Location is excellent but for what the cost was they should at least have removed this headboard wrapped in a dirty mattress cover. No idea why it was even there. I did see it in a previous review so why would you leave it??
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
As others have mentioned, the location of this place is hard to beat. It’s basically in the ocean...which is awesome, but the shoreline is very prone to erosion here and beach space can be at a premium during busy days. Large sandbags protecting buildings seem to be permanent fixtures but aren’t as detracting as we thought they may be. Some reviewers give this place a hard time, but we were fine with it. Yes, it’s a bit outdated, but it was clean and well taken care of. There were some of the Palmetto bugs that showed up on the deck nightly, but that’s common/natural here...like crickets. Just be sure to keep the doors shut and they won’t be an issue. One thing that could be improved is the deck seating/table...it was plastic, a bit rickety and could have been more comfortable. Otherwise, we were pleased with our stay...but don’t expect the Taj Mahal. We come to enjoy the beach/coast, not to spend all our time trying to be entertained inside the condo. If you take that same approach, you’ll enjoy it here. And my wife says replace the microwave...it doesn’t turn.
5.0
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 condo location is amazing! There is only a couple things I would recommend changing. The stove is outdated. You cannot read the writing on it. It could use a little more cookware, but there is plenty of plates, forks, spoons, etc. The washer and dryer is great to have. There is some outlets that do not work or they work by switch or something. There was something weird behind the headboard. It was a big wooden something that was taller than the bed and wrapped in cloth. Removing that would be a plus. The best part about the condo was it was sparkling clean. The floors, bathroom, counters, fridge, and everything else was soooo clean. I would recommend this condo and this real estate company to anyone. They were very helpful,
5.0
The process of renting was very easy. The condo was just as described. It was clean and met all of our needs.
3.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
If you are looking for a great location, this is it. Right on the ocean, quiet condo, great view from nice living room - great indoor pool at the rec center, but outdoor pools were closed - so ask if that is what you want. However, if you are looking for a condo that is updated - this isn't the one for you. The deck/patio was filthy with lots of completely loose splintery boards - not great situation if you have kids. The bathrooms are in bad need of updates. No screen door on one patio and gaping holes in the screen of the other. There are lots of bugs in this condo including Palmetto cockroaches - shake your clothes out before you go home - several made their way into our food boxes in the kitchen and the clothes in the bedroom! We booked last minute so the check in process was a little inconvenient with providing ID, and having to go to the office one town over to pick and drop off the keys was a surprise. Rental staff were very nice and helpful during the process. Overall nice location, but just be aware this is not a new updated unit.
5.0
Condo was clean and quiet. Nice spot out front for fishing. Was everything we needed.
4.0
My family and I have stayed at Ocean Dunes before and we were unimpressed by the quality of this property's maintenance. The listing photos present the property well, but in real life the space feels old and dingy -- from the awful kitchen cookware and utensils, to the bathroom faucet nearly coming off the wall (a previous reply from the property management company says it was repaired, but it's not), to none of the three televisions being in working order. (Yes, we called Bryant Real Estate to have the TVs fixed and no one came to service them during our five-day, off-season stay.) Like other reviews we were also woken and disturbed by noise from the upstairs unit. All that said, the indoor pool is a lovely off-season feature and you cannot get more oceanfront than Ocean Dunes but there are so many properties in this complex, I would not stay at this listing again and I will NEVER pay the extra fee for a real estate managed property here. Better to find a listing managed by the owners and save yourself the outrageous extra fee.
5.0
Great weekend in Kure Beach and Ocean Dunes. With the nice weather we got to get a beach day in and on the other days took advantage of the indoor pool. Condo was perfect size for us and was exactly how it was described.
5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Love, love, love this property. It is right on the ocean! So close that when the tide came in, you couldn't even see sand. My only complaint was the poor quality of the sheets and towels from the linen company. Definitely not worth the linen fee that was not optional. That being said, the rental price was such a good deal, that I would rent it again, pay the linen fee, and take my own linens. However, if given the choice, I'm much rather save that expense or have that part of the cost, passed on to the owners instead of wasted on a service that actually made the experience less enjoyable.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Kure Beach?
The average price for a rental in Kure Beach is $482 per night. This rental is $259 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!. Enjoy the water!
Is Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious ocean front condo in Ocean Dunes!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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