Stayed June 2024
"Great family getaway setup - The stunning views, pool, room setup (king with adjoining bathrooms) and spacious living area were fantastic for our group. Lots of storage for belongings. We would absolutely visit again!
Only suggestions would be an ice maker, upgraded bath towels, small lamp for bunk room, and add a few kitchen items (crab crackers, steamer, outdoor plates for dining outside)."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the views, pool, room setup, and living area fantastic.
We appreciate your suggestions and will consider them for future improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Stayed June 2024
"We had a fantastic time staying at The Kracken @ Kure Beach! There was so much to do nearby that it made us look forward to returning again & again :^) The beach was kept surprisingly clean over the Memorial Day holiday. From our porch, we had an unparalleled view of the sunrise each morning, the Kure Beach Pier & the entire pool deck below - fabulous! Our family of 12 had plenty of space & felt that the house layout worked well. Thank You for making our family time together excellent!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience at The Kraken! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time and that our property provided everything you needed for a memorable family gathering. It's great to know that you enjoyed the nearby activities and the clean beach, as well as the spectacular views from the porch.<br/>We strive to ensure our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and we're delighted that the house layout suited your family well. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable family moments in the future!
Stayed May 2024
"We had a great week at the Kraken beach house. The beds were comfortable, lovely ocean views out 3 bedrooms. The pool was amazing and warm, and the elevator was a great surprise for moving in. There were plenty of beach chairs and sand toys. We brought our own beach towels and hand soap and dish towels. ( One dish towel is not going to work for a full week of cooking!) The living spaces were wonderful and open and I loved the décor with themes in each bedroom."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us at The Kraken! We are pleased that you enjoyed this home and its amenities. We hope your family created great memories during your stay with us. We look forward to hosting y'all again soon!
Stayed November 2023
"Beautiful home and quick and excellent assistance from Carolina Beach Realty during our stay. Thank you!!"
Stayed October 2023
"G R E A T "
Stayed October 2023
"The house was beautiful and spacious. We will definitely be coming back. Our one complaint is that the pool wasn’t completely gated off - with several toddlers this caused some anxiety. We ended up buying some baby gates to use for the week. We loved the large bedrooms and king sized beds, the showers were all updated and beautiful, and even with so many of us, we never felt like there wasn’t plenty of space. The large couch in the living room was something we really appreciated as it can be hard to find living rooms that can accommodate seating for large groups. We wish there had been a smaller table to build puzzles on. Overall, this was our favorite beach house yet!"
Stayed October 2023
"The house was gorgeous. The few things (that couldn't be helped, that were wrong) Emily the sweetest person ever took care of everything. Emily was such a joy to work with. Everything was great"
Stayed August 2023
"Kraken was Wonderful - Fantastic rental with everything provided for a large group! Only complaint was very thin bath towels and wash cloths, no bath mats, and only one kitchen towel!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us at The Kraken! We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your feedback. This will be passed on to the Housekeeping and Linen department. We hope to see you at The Kraken again soon!
Stayed May 2023
"Perfect Family Getaway - The Kraken was a perfect place for our family of 5, with three kids 11 & under. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking and the overall layout is great. I could see this also being great for multiple families vacationing together. Given it was April, I was a little concerned about pool heating because of the disclaimers and previous experiences at other properties, but the pool temp was perfect the entire week. Proximity to the beach allows kids to explore while parents relax on the deck and supervise from a distance. All around great experience!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your 5-star review, Neal! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and our home, The Kraken. We are glad your family had a well-deserved vacation together. Pool heating capabilities are always dependent on weather, so it is sometimes hard to gauge. We are glad your family enjoyed this amenity! We hope to see you and your family again next time you are in Kure Beach!
Stayed December 2022
"The house was clean and perfect for us. Everyone had their own space - The kitchen was very well equipped. My son is a professional chef and he was very happy with the kitchen supplies. We stayed for Thanksgiving. We enjoyed every minute of our vacation. It was great, and we will definitely think about renting there again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review! We are glad your family had a great time! We hope to see you next year!
Stayed December 2022
"Family Vacation - Process for renting was easy. When I had questions- they were answered immediately. When we got there and the code didn’t work- a new one was issued within a couple of minutes. The only draw back is that we could not control the temperature. We would adjust it to warm up and it went back to where it was originally. Other than that- was an awesome place to stay and Will definitely be renting again in the future."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Rachelle! Thank you for the 5-star review! We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the temperature but are glad you enjoyed the rest of your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Stayed June 2021
"Our family is so blessed. - We have been going to Kure Beach for about 16 years as a family. The house was great for all of us. We could have private space when we wanted and also have plenty of room for the whole family to get together. The kitchen was well stocked and having 2 refrigerators was wonderful. Only wish there was an ice maker in one of them. We hope to lease it again next summer."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon!!
Stayed May 2021
"Kraken Family Gathering - Beautiful ocean front home with private pool. Well equipped kitchen, laundry etc. Perfect layout of bedrooms and bathrooms. Beautiful great room/kitchen area for large group."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon!!
Stayed July 2020
"A beautiful property!! - We treated our family of 15 for our 50th anniversary.
The house fit our needs perfectly with 4 bedrooms facing the ocean! From the teens to the 3 yr old those rooms were perfect too!
One housekeeping item was not handled efficiently...the door directly to the pool was broken ( in the locked position) ..so that access was unavailable. Hopefully the next family had a working door lock!
Despite some rainy days and Covid trying to dampen our fun it was a wonderful week for all of us! We would definitely return!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank You.
Carolina Beach Realty
Terri S Woods
"The house was unbelievable! We had a large group so having two refrigerators and two sinks really helped ease congestion and storage in the kitchen. Bedrooms & bathrooms were accommodating and comfortable. The pool right outside the door and just a few steps to the beach. Loved how you had a beautiful view of the ocean and the pool from every level. A short walk to the center of town and the pier. Really enjoyed our stay at the Kraken!"
Anne McHardy
"This was our first trip to Kure. We loved The Kraken and the customer service from CBR. The house was beautifully decorated and stocked with everything you will need (kitchen and even beach towels). The house was clean and very well maintained. The Beach was very clean, not crowded, and safe water for the kids (ages 3-16yr). Beds are new and super comfortable. The extra fridge on the entry level was a wonderful surprise. We used the recommended chair & umbrella rental service and they were prompt and friendly. We loved the big table for family dinners and game nights. and enjoyed the tall comfortable deck chairs for watching dolphins, pelicans and kids on the beach. With two dishwashers we were able to use the lovely plates and glasses instead of paper plates. The owners have thought of everything! We hope to return for our next family beach trip in 2 years. We were able to park 5 cars, could not have fit a 6th. We had one car in the garage (garage fits only 1 car) and the other 4 squeezed outside."
Jayne Duda
"Immaculate and beautifully decorated home! Perfect in every way!First beach trip with our grand babies (9 mo. & 19 mo). And hope to be back making more memories there. Even the pool was perfect, beach was just steps away! Couldnt ask for anything more!"
"Wonderful house! Everything was perfect! This was our second time at the Kraken."
