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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...

Ocean View Condo! Perfect for Families!!...
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This condo is furnished delightfully with beach style furnishings, comforters and decor. The kitchen has been completely refreshed with new appliances, countertops, cabinets and backsplash. A brand new feature is the drink center with additional...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Lil Mermaid Cottage S

Summary:This beachfront cavernous home is located just a short 15 min. walk from the boardwalk and marina. This home features 2 bedrooms and 2 1.5 bathrooms, wood floors, a sizable living room, a private deck, and a beach access. The ocean facing...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Save 20% on Summer Stays!  Near downtown...

Wilmington Rental just two miles from Marina Village in Riverlights Accepts Short Stays - Save 10% on May Reservations or Save 20% on 4+ Nighttime Vacation Units over the Summer! Not bringing a pet?? Save even further by calling our team and...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

 Cozy Houseboat in Port City Marina Wilm...
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Cozy houseboat located in the downtown Port City Marina located among The Cove Riverwalk Villas. It is centrally located between the Wilmington Convention Center and the new City Park and Amphitheater. Rare opportunity to stay not near the water but...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Perfect Cottage at Sunset Beach, 2 minut...

Appreciate a calming vacation at this striking beach bungalow at Sunset Beach!3 bedroom, 2 bath. Sit on the screened furnished porches in front & back. Front yard has huge shade trees.It is located 1.5 miles from the beach. 3 miles to tennis ...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Oceanfront condo with direct beach acces...

Beach View Escape Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your beachfront getaway in Oak Island, NC! This beautiful condo offers striking...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Open concept living with neighborhood do...

BEST FEATURES!Family Friendly HousePrivate Fishing DockBHI Club / Golf MembershipFreshly PaintedFeel a dream vacation at our comfortable 4-bedroom bungalow by NC's oldest lighthouse and ferry landing! Just steps from the dock, this getaway offers a...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Oceanfront - Pool - Rooftop Sun Deck
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Carolina Surf 405 has phenomenal amenities for this Carolina Beach RentalRents Saturday to Saturday for weekly stays.3 Bed / 2.5 Bath / Sleeps 8 Welcome to Carolina Surf 405, this top floor condo's oceanfront vistas will take your breath away! As...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Luxury 2bd/2ba in Heart of Historic Down...
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Appreciate a luxury 2 bed, 2 bath suite offering a one-of-a-kind lifestyle in historic downtown Wilmington, located in the iconic “Hotel Tarrymore”. Guests are only steps away from a variety of eateries and entertainment all while appreciating...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Shorely Blessed / 523 W. Beach Drive - C...

This is it – you have finally made it and SHORELY BLESSED! OCEANFRONT LIVING at its FINEST! Smell the ocean air, listen to the waves crash and watch the pelicans streamline overtop the sea oats bending in the wind from your own private and...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

Many food lovers attest that you can always tell is an eatery is good by how busy it is, and the typical steady line at Hampstead’s Bagel Bakery certainly proves this theory. Located just off Highway 17 and therefore an easy breakfast or lunch...