The PaparaSea

Kure Beach, North Carolina
$469 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

PaparaSea has a fun bit of movie history. The cottage was used during the filming of the movie “Merv.” The beloved dogs featured in the film stayed right here during production, and the sofa in the living room even appeared on the set as part of Zooey Deschanel’s apartment. It’s a small piece of film history that adds a unique story to this charming beach cottage.

HIGHLIGHTS GUESTS LOVE
• Professionally arranged beach chair + umbrella setups available for effortless beach days
• Complimentary courtesy setups may occasionally be available during your stay
• 2-minute walk to the beach
• 5-minute walk to the Kure Beach boardwalk
• One of the largest fenced backyards on the island
• Front and back porches for relaxing
• Outdoor fire pit with built-in bench seating
• Huge outdoor shower perfect after beach days
• Ground-level cottage with easy access
• Bright sunny home with vintage beach charm
• Fig tree guests can enjoy during summer months
• Plenty of off-street parking

PaparaSea is a charming vintage beach cottage perfectly located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the island. Guests love being able to park their car and easily walk everywhere — the beach is just a two-minute stroll away and the lively Kure Beach Pier and nearby boardwalk area are only about five minutes away.

The cottage has a warm, relaxed coastal feel with bright natural light, comfortable spaces, and thoughtful touches designed to make your beach stay easy and enjoyable.

One of the things that truly sets this property apart is the outdoor space. PaparaSea has one of the largest fenced backyards on the island, creating a private and spacious retreat for relaxing after a day at the beach.

In the evenings, guests love gathering around the fire pit with built-in bench seating, making it the perfect place to unwind under the stars and share stories from the day.

The home features two inviting porches, one in the front and one in the back, where you can enjoy morning coffee, afternoon breezes, or quiet evenings surrounded by the laid-back atmosphere of Kure Beach.

Another guest favorite is the large outdoor shower, spacious enough for the whole family to rinse off after sandy beach adventures.

During the warm summer months, guests are also welcome to enjoy fruit from the cottage’s generous fig tree, a little island bonus that adds to the charm of the property.

Inside, the cottage is bright, sunny, and welcoming, with all the conveniences guests expect including large appliances, comfortable furnishings, and smart TVs for relaxing evenings indoors.

Because the home is all on one level, it offers easy access and a comfortable layout for families, couples, and guests of all ages.

With its unbeatable walkable location, vintage beach cottage charm, rare outdoor space, and unique movie history, PaparaSea offers the kind of relaxed island experience guests return for year after year.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, walking to dinner, gathering around the fire pit, or enjoying the breezes from the porch, PaparaSea is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the best of Kure Beach.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Deck Or Patio Fenced Yard Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Babysitting Service Available Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Rachel H.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Excellent proximity to beach. Yard was perfect for our dogs. Great place with everything you need and very clean!

  • Melissa G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Great little bungalow with an awesome backyard. Had a great time staying there with my family. Only two short blocks to the beach.

  • Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    We chose the hottest weekend of the year to get away to Kure beach but we stayed in the coolest old style beach house! Modernized in all the right ways, we loved staying here. Bess very comfy, great private backyard, comfortable screened porches and a couple minutes walk to the prettiest of beaches. We will definitely stay here again

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    The house and yard were wonderful! Everything was clean and very well stocked. The outdoor shower was a big plus. The dogs loved the yard and the bed on the porch! I would definitely stay here again.

  • Antoinette I.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We celebrated 2 birthdays and a half birthday while there. It was a short walk to the beach and a lovely area. Quiet neighborhood with a great back yard to wind down in the evenings. The fire pit was large with good seating. The cottage is small (as described) and we fit there perfectly. The 2 screened porches made it feel bigger and allowed us to spread out. I was worried it would be awkward for so many adults to share one bathroom, but the outside shower helped a lot with that. We had a small problem that the host addressed quickly and was resolved to our satisfaction. I would recommend this place, especially if you are traveling with your dog. Ours loved it! Also felt this was one of the simplest check-in/out with VRBO. Thank you for that.Anxiously awaiting the movie Merv so I can enjoy familiar locations while watching.

  • Ashley T.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    We had a great trip down to Kure Beach! The house is very small, but the location is awesome. And having the fenced yard was perfect.

  • Traci T.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 3, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay . The house was in a great location and we were easily able to walk to the beach and local shops.

  • Sandra R.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    Couple with small dog enjoyed our stay! You could hear the waves and being off season was very quiet. Enjoyed sitting on front porch people watching. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Ate an amazing meal at Freddie’s.

  • Madison M.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Such a cute little property with plenty of outdoor space for friends and pup!

  • Alyssa C.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Perfect location for a family with kids, short walk to the beach, stores, and restaurants. Plenty of room to park and the outdoor shower is a game changer!! Lots of space in the backyard for the pup. The screened porches allowed us to be outdoors most of the time without BUGS! Highly recommend.

  • Jordan E.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    We loved the house and the close beach access! Will definitely be back in the future

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