Stayed June 2024
"Wow! - This property is as advertised. Magnificent home with a private pool and a short, private boardwalk to the beach. Two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two microwaves and two empty pantries for guest use make the kitchen a dream. Three en suites (two with access to an expansive porch facing the ocean) and one Jack-and-Jill set up were great for our family. The management company was very responsive and provided ample, clear communication. The only negative is the location beside a public access. There was some noise during the first night, but that was all. Turned out not to be a big deal. Overall - just a magnificent home."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your glowing review, Rod! We are elated that Hakuna Matata was the perfect home for your family vacation! You were great to host and we hope to see you and your family again next time!
Stayed May 2024
"One of our favorites places so far!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are delighted to hear this! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Stayed April 2024
"The house was amazing. Perfect location and it had everything we could have possibly wanted or needed. The bedrooms are large and the house is very comfortable for a large group or family. The views were breathtaking. We will definitely be back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are always thrilled to hear when our guests' expectations are exceeded! We are glad you enjoyed Hakuna Matata and we hope to see you back on your next stay!
Stayed March 2024
"Great stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for staying with us, Ben! We look forward to hosting you again next time!
Stayed January 2024
"Loved the stay except for a few minor things"
Stayed October 2023
"Great home! Super location- Ellie provides awesome customer service. "
Stayed September 2023
"House was great, very clean, perfect location. Would definitely go back!"
Stayed August 2023
"Great Vacation - This was a beautiful home with plenty of room for our varied group. Some of our party had to work for a few hours each day; there was space for them to work undisturbed. I have no complaints at all."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for staying with us, Margaret! We are glad that this home was able to accommodate your group well. We hate to hear some of y'all had to work on your vacation but hope y'all enjoyed each other's company. We look forward to hosting your group again soon!
Stayed August 2023
"We had a fantastic family reunion at Hakuna Matata! The house was large enough to sleep everyone & spacious enough for everyone to spread out and play games, socialize, etc. The house was stocked with everything and more for the pool, games, and kitchen tools. This house is one we will be rebooking for sure!"
Stayed July 2023
"Great house! Great location!"
Stayed July 2023
"House was well configured for a large group "
Stayed July 2023
"The house was perfect for our family of three generations. The pool was great. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of room for cooking. The furniture was beautiful, and we enjoyed using the refrigerator on the lower level for beverages. Location is very good. Our first trip to this area and we plan to return."
Stayed May 2023
"We only had a slight issue with the cleanliness of the house when we arrived but they quickly fixed it and were very responsive! Great customer service. The house was amazing and we will definitely be back! "
Stayed May 2022
"Best vacation ever!!!! - This house is beautiful!!! It is so roomy that 18 people had no trouble being spaced out and not feeling crowded. The bedrooms and bathrooms are huge. Everything we needed was available. The location was great for us and it was easy to find plenty of great places to eat. Our youngest was 5 years old and the oldest was 85. The elevator was awesome to have to move our luggage in and out. The owners have gone above and beyond with making you feel at home. We are planning our next vacation and this is the house for us. Carolina Beach Realty gets an A+ for taking good care of us and meeting all of our needs. Wonderful place to make memories!!!! To the owners, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon!!
Stayed April 2021
"Family Vacation - The pictures does that do this rental justice; it is beautiful! We had plenty of room inside and the back deck looking over the pool and beach was our favorite hangout. Kitchen had everything you needed to help you cook your meals. The only complaint that I have is not having more time off to stay extra days. We didn’t want to leave! We will be returning and would highly recommend it. Also the staff at Carolina Rentals are great!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back and see us.
Carolina Beach Realty
Staci Barfield
"Our group thoroughly enjoyed Hakuna Matata. The bedrooms and common areas were spacious and easily accommodated our group of 10. The decor was contemporary and tastefully beachy. We loved the large dining room table, wine fridge, two kitchen sinks and dishwashers, and outdoor decks. This house is definitely on our favorite list!"
L. Di Tommaso
"This house was perfect for our big family. It was very spacious and clean. The two decks gave us a great view of sunrises and the pool was a great place to stargaze at night. The inviting views and well planned kitchen made dinners and entertaining a breeze. Thanks for making our visit to Kure beach memorable. We would definitely return to Hakuna Matata!"
Traci Rowe
"We come to Kure Beach every year with our family and the lay out of this house was one of the best for large meals/gatherings. The kitchen was stellar with a HUGE fridge and two drink fridges. The pool was spacious and clean and the reality company responded quickly when we needed the pump fixed. Everything was clean and there was plenty of space or multiple families to have their own rooms/bathrooms. It is right next to a public beach access point, so it does get a bit crowded at times. We ordered chair/umbrellas to be set out each morning- so we always had a beach spot with no problems."
Deb Romeo
"This is the second year in a row we have rented this beach house. It sleeps 18 people and with a large family plus friends, we are able to comfortably fit into this home. The kitchen is amazing (although you do need to bring some of your own accessories if you are a real cook). The views are incredible from both the upper and lower decks. The pool is non-operational in the winter. We will rent this home again; its now part of our family tradition."
Kim Hughes
"House was just what I expected, beautiful in every aspect. Very clean, everything worked perfect. We had a small issue with one of the smoke detectors needing a battery and we had no problem contacting the office and someone was out to repair it in a very timely manner. Highly recommend this rental."
