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Visitors who are on the hunt for the postcard-perfect vacation rental in the heart of the Carolina Beach or Kure Beach area will find an enticing selection and plenty of friendly customer service when they rent through Victory Beach Vacations. Based...
Luxury awaits in this elegant 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath canal front home with water toys & private dock. Bring your boat or savor the kayaks and water toys. Just off Second Ave ( a block 1/2 from the beach). Nearly everything in the home has been...
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
There’s an ocean of adventures waiting for visitors at the Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Featuring a full range of entertainment options including a water park, mini golf course, go karts, arcade, and so much more, veritably every visitor...
2 Balls by the SeaOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Escape to a Charming Coastal Retreat at Oak IslandTreat yourself and your family to a...
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...
NEW TO PROACTIVE VACATIONS! "Bayberry" is a striking 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that has been handsomely remodeled and is just steps away from the warm Atlantic Ocean. With both canal and ocean vistas, this home is in a highly sought after location...
- Holden Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Enjoy a freshwater environment just a block or so away from the beach with a visit to Carolina Beach Lake Park. This public park is centered on the 11-acre freshwater lake, which was noted in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the closest...
If you're planning a relaxing day on the beach, a great beach blanket is a must-have piece of gear. We've curated a list of highly-rated beach blankets, each selected for its unique features, quality, and durability. From lightweight, compact...
Stay at Cozy Cottage Retreat in Downtown Wilmington! Appreciate a stay on Water Street across from the famed Downtown River Walk and Cape Fear River - This is the ideal spot for your Wilmington Vacation. Free parking is included! Please note that...
- Wilmington
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 2
Enjoy miles of pristine beaches, salt marshes, and scenic views in every direction with a visit to Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. Located just south of Kure Beach, and renowned for its 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline, this sunny beach...
For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...
Top Floor 4 BR/4 BA Ocean View Villa - Amazing vistas of Ocean Isle Beach! FAMILY TIDES VILLA is the ideal rental for family and friends who adore Ocean Isle Beach as much as we do. This 1700 square foot villa has a spectacular view of the ocean...
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
Fort Anderson, also known as Brunswick Town, is the historic site of the first permanent settlement in the Cape Fear area. Established nearly 300 years ago in 1726, and destroyed just a few decades later by British Soldiers during the start of the...
Sandwiched in between the hopping beach town of Carolina Beach and the quiet shorelines of Fort Fisher and the Zeke’s Island Reserve, Kure Beach is a picturesque beach vacation destination that offers a little bit of everything to visitors...
"Hakuna Matata" is a striking four-bedroom home located in the peaceful West End of Oak Island just across the street from the beach. The home features an inverted floor plan with the main living areas and kitchen on the top floor where the...
- Oak Island
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
Obviously one of the biggest and best attractions of Carolina Beach is, naturally, the beach, and visitors will find ample ways to access and enjoy this sunny stretch of Cape Fear shoreline. Known for its wide coastline, shallow ocean bottom with...
Though Carolina Beach is a modern vacation destination, with a brilliant array of accommodations, resorts, and attractions, the town has deep roots that span the centuries and which include countless and fascinating stories. From the original...
Managed by Brunswick Vacation Units in Holden BeachPelican Watch is an oceanfront vacation rental with striking vistas! This 6 bedroom, 5 full bathroom single family home has a private pool and plenty of parking! This home sleeps 15, so bring the...
- Holden Beach
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 15
"Shenanigans by the Sea" is located in the heart of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, in the Heaven Tower condominiums. This unit is #304 and features third floor vistas of the striking Atlantic Oceanfront. "Shenanigans by the Sea" is meticulously...
- Carolina Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
The Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes...
Though arguably best known for its beaches, Carolina Beach is brimming with fantastic attractions for visitors who know where to look. From classic boardwalks, to freshwater lakes, to remote island reserves, there’s a lot to discover both on...
Summary:This condo is located in the heart of downtown Wilmington on S. Front Street at Muters Alley. The deck overlooks the Cape Fear River, the USS North Carolina Battleship, Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, water taxis and & tours, & Anne Bonnie's Bar...
- Wilmington
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Coastal Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an...
There’s a reason why the Carolina Beach area is historically known as “Pleasure Island.” A favorite destination for generations of vacationers, this coastal town is more than meets the eye, thanks to an array of activities and...
The Reel Deal - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 6A appealing 3 bedroom 2 Bath home located close to the beach, and to the Intercoastal Waterway. The Reel Deal is just that- decorated handsomely, handsome granite countertops , smooth top stove, ice...
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as not only is the marina itself...
Narrated sightseeing tours, & private charters on the Cape Fear River. Featuring the Henrietta. Cape Fear Riverboats is Wilmington NC’s longest continuously running cruise line. We’ve been in business since 1987 and are...
Bald Head Historic Island Tours works in conjunction with the Old Baldy Foundation to introduce Cape Fear vacationers to the historic Bald Head Island, or “Old Baldy” lighthouse. Located on a 10-acre site on the secluded Bald Head...
Captain Charles Robbins' Cape Fear River Adventures is a top-rated touring company that takes explorers to the backwaters of the local Cape Fear rivers and streams where the local wildlife thrives. From basic on-the-water skills like boating...
Water lovers can enjoy a full host of adventures, from fishing trips to romantic sunset cruises, with a visit to Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures. This all-encompassing fishing charter and boat tour company offers a nice range of tailored cruises...
Sail away on a fine adventure of the Cape Fear River and beyond with a lesson or charter that’s launched from Endless Summer Day Tours. Located on the edge of Downtown Southport next to the South Harbour Village Marina, and therefore within...
Epic Excursions specializes in captained boat tours, sunset cruises, paddleboarding, island dining experiences & more in Wrightsville Beach, NC! All adventures are customized for one-of-a-kind experiences, and our team is dedicated to...
Water lovers can plot their own course, or lean back and enjoy the views while an expert captain does all the work, with a boat rental or charter from FantaSea. Featuring a wealth of Cape Fear-worthy vessels, as well as a variety of cruises and...
Sail away on a picturesque and breezy tour of the Cape Fear River and admire all the on the-water attractions of the southern North Carolina coastline with a sailing excursion that’s lead by Kelly Allen Sailing. This tour company that’s...
Ocean Isle Fishing Center is an all-encompassing destination for anglers, water lovers, and anyone who wants to fully enjoy the coastline during an Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach vacation. Perched on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway on the...
Enjoy a view of Downtown Wilmington from the middle of the Cape Fear River with a sailing tour provided by Sail Wilmington NC. This friendly sailing tour company allows visitors to catch an in-depth perspective of Wilmington the way it deserves to...
Shallotte River Swamp Park is an all-encompassing destination for outdoor lovers to whet their appetite for adventure via a number of wild adventures. Featuring a Zipline Tour course, an Aerial Adventure Park, and Swamp Boat Eco-Tours, this park...
Shamrock Sailing offers cruises on a classic 42 ft. Sparkman & Stephens yawl. With a six passenger maximum per cruise, this is a spectacular way to see the waterways, barrier islands, and marine life surrounding Wrightsville Beach. Ginger ale...
Southport Boat Rentals offers half day, full day, and multi day rentals of their 21' Carolina Skiff 21 DLVs. These skiffs are rated at 14 passengers, but Southport Boat Rentals recommends up to 10 adults for comfort. The boats feature GPS units...
The Adventure Kayak Company allows visitors to explore both the wilds of the Cape Fear environment as well as the heart of the Downtown Southport region through bike tours, kayak tours, and rentals that allow patrons to explore the cool adjacent...
From nearshore ocean fishing to sunrise and sunset cruises, there are a lot of adventures that can be enjoyed via Wavelength Charters. This Wrightsville Beach-based charter and tour company offers a wealth of excursions that explore the pristine...
Welcome to Wilmington Water Tours and the “Wilmington” tour boat on the Cape Fear River. Experience the River on their 49 passenger motorized catamaran with a full bar and restroom. Doug Springer, his wife Diane Upton and their partners...
There’s nothing like a customized boat tour that meets your party’s expectations and then some, and Windy Point Nautical Adventures is here to serve Holden Beach vacationers with a wide range of adventures on the water. From self-guided...
There’s a number of ways to explore the Wrightsville Beach shoreline through Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours – an all-encompassing tour company that charters adventures all along the Cape Fear Coastline. From romantic cruises to...
Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington visitors can enjoy a truly high flying adventure without ever leaving the Cape Fear coastline with Wrightsville Parasailing Company. Established in 1998, this locally renowned parasailing company has launched more...