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Victory Beach Vacations

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...

Sandy Cheeks @ Ocean Isle Beach

Escape to serenity at our Ocean Isle beach home getaway. Located steps from the shore, this calming getaway offers a calming haven with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Bask in the gentle rhythm of the waves, relax on the sun-drenched deck, and savor...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

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...

Beautiful Home-Less than a 3 minute walk...

Castin and Relaxin - 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Elevated Pool, Less Than a 3 Minute Walk to Beach-Sleeps 12Standard Features:- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home- Totally equipped...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

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...

Coastal home with large deck, close to b...

The RespiteOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Feel the ultimate beach hideaway at this beautiful home in Sunset Beach, NC, where you'll find...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Beach Lake Park

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...

The 8 Best Beach Blankets and Towels for 2025

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...

Peaceful Retreat - Near Beaches, Downtow...
5.0
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Welcome to our delightfully modernized cavernous getaway located in a peaceful neighborhood. Centrally located to beaches, downtown, riverfront, shopping, dining, UNCW and medical centers.Come savor our open concept floor plan with a completely...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

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...

The 7 Best Fishing & Beach Carts for 2025

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...

Dazzling 2BR/2BA condo unit w/ amazing o...
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Overlook handsome blue waters at this 2BR/2BA Oceanview Condo! Unwind by the pool and cabana, play a game of tennis, or head to the beach. This condo has everything to offer for a fun and calming vacation!A huge and well-equipped kitchen offers...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Fort Anderson - Old Brunswick Town

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...

Kure Beach

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...

Escape to Sea-Clusionoki cottage. Roam t...

Start your relaxing hideaway at Sea-Clusionoki with a cup of coffee or tea on the screened porch, serenaded by the relaxing sounds of the coast. When you're ready to discover, take a leisurely 10-15 min. walk or a fast 2-3 min. ride in the...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Carolina Beaches Guide

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...

Carolina Beach History

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...

Coastal home with large deck, close to b...

Ventnor ShoresOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your ideal hideaway at Carolina Beach, NC! This striking duplex, located adjacent to...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
OCEANFRONT 4 bedroom home near the pier
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Welcome and thank you for considering our home for your next vacation! Our 4 bedroom oceanfront home is located 6 homes from the Ocean Crest Pier and one of the best eateries on OKI, Island Way.Our home features 2 oceanfront bedrooms on the second...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Cape Fear Museum

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...

Top 10 Attractions at Carolina Beach

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...

5BR 5BA w/ Hot Tub, ample Parking, 2 Blo...
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Unwind and savor in this single family 5 bedroom/5 bathroom home in the heart of Carolina Beach. View the city lights, fireworks and ocean breezes in the evening from your own balcony. Great layout for friends, families and/or multi-generational...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Masonboro Island Coastal Reserve

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...

Top 10 Things to do in Carolina Beach

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...

Gorgeous 2nd Row Home with Amazing Ocean...

Appreciate Stunning Ocean Vistas at A Pelican's View: Your Ideal Getaway Awaits!Key Conveniences:Excellent Ocean Vistas and location2 Grand Outdoor Decks with striking vistasDog FriendlySleeps 125 Bedrooms, 4.5 bathsFree WiFiOnsite ParkingOutdoor...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12

iEscape Rooms offers an immersive and interactive experience that puts you in the middle of a real-life adventure that you'll never forget. Imagine you and your friends, family, or colleagues are trapped in a highly realistic, themed series of...