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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...

NEW LISTING! Pool club- direct beach acc...
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NEW LISTING! Adjacent 4 bedroom 4 bath unit also available for rent - 200 FT from beach! Directly across from beach access walkway.ELEVATOR Fantastic unobstructed ocean vistas.All bedrooms with private full bath and cable (Intelligent) TV's...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Cottage by the Beach: Best Suited for La...
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Welcome to the Cottage by the Beach in Wilmington, where the enchanting melodies of the waves beckon you to our impressive 4-bedroom bungalow. Located on a sprawling half-acre lot surrounded by lush trees, this inviting hideaway is designed to...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Carolina Beach Home With Rooftop

Designed with you in mind, this present day inspired escape is ideal for couples, families, professionals looking for a 3BD/3BA home beach hideaway in Carolina Beach and Wilmington area. It has a luxe modern inspired vibe inside & out. If you are...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 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...

9 Mi to Shore: Family-Friendly Sunset Be...

Working Travelers Welcome | Near Golf Courses | Day Trip to Myrtle Beach | In-Unit LaundryTurn your dreams of saltwater waves and sun-kissed skin into reality at this appealing 4-bedroom, 2-bath Sunset Beach vacation rental. Just a short drive from...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

The Sandpiper Cottage Penthouse

Bed Types: KING, QUEEN + TWIN FUTON, QSS NEW LISTING!! This is a beatiful oceanside 2 bedroom penthouse, with beautiful oceanviews and a private beach access! No matter how long you migrated to get here, The Sandpiper is here...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Beach Time 3 Miles from Carolina Beach. ...

This 3-bedroom home in Wilmington is ideal for your escape to relaxation. With 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, guests will find the sleeping arrangements rather comfortable. The living room offers an additional space with a full bed for additional...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Anchor Down

Bed Types: K & Twin Sleep Chair, K, Q, Q & Futon, 2 Twins "Anchor Down" for your relaxing fun vacation, just 1.5 blocks to the beach! Everything about "Anchor Down" is geared toward making your family comfortable and...

  • Kure Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Biedenbach Beach House….LOVELY Wri...

Wonderful Oceanside Beach House! Just steps away from the Beach and the Sound, we are located one of Wrightsville beach's preferred street! Accepting only FRIDAY to FRIDAY bookings during prime season (Memorial Day through Labor Day). For special...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Oceanfront, Pool, GolfCart, & Free EV Ch...

Summary:Welcome to our gorgeous oceanfront vacation rental. Our roomy 6 bedroom property is ideal for huge groups looking for a extravagant beach hideaway. With impressive vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, this rental provides a one-of-a-kind...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
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...

Toes in the Sand | Downtown, Near the Be...

Get ready to have your Toes in the Sand at this unique bungalow in downtown Carolina Beach! This charmingly decorated and refreshed home with unique Victorian style cathedral vaulted ceiling offers the ideal magical place for a family vacation...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5

Mermaid’s Island Grill is a cool restaurant in the heart of Holden Beach that’s known for cold cocktails, good beachy fare, and a laid-back atmosphere that fits in perfectly with the shoreside environment. Located just across the bridge...