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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...

Newly renovated! Sea Breeze is close to ...
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Savor the newly remodeled condo right next to the Carolina Beach State Park and only a short bicycle ride to the boardwalk or short 1 mile drive. You will savor sitting on the double balconies and appreciate the breeze on a hot summer day. With...

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

Inner Coastal Views, dog friendly with s...

Sensational home in the Woodlands area of Oak Island. Inner Coastal Water vistas greet you each morning from the covered front porch. Just a short bicycle ride or walk away from putt putt, ice cream, local seafood, and great local eateries. A 10...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

3BR/2BA Home - Near Canal & Beach, Sleep...
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A Beach Haven - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home, Oak Island Wooded Area Near Davis Canal, Sleeps 10Standard Features: - Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home- Entirely equipped kitchen- Free...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Pet friendly, 3 bedroom, 2 bath,  large ...

Our change over day is Saturday to Saturday. If you wish to book our five day minimum the five days must fall between Saturdays so as not to take up two weeks by going past Saturday. If you are not bringing family pets or wish to bring your own ...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 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...

Stylish Wilmington Home, 2 Mi to Riverwa...

Plan your next trip to the Tar Heel State and book a stay at this Wilmington vacation rental. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a backyard, this abode is ideal for a pair of couples, a modest family, or a tight-knit group of friends. Spend your days...

  • Wilmington
  • 5 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...

The Little Paddle Beach Cottage near the...

The Little Paddle is a 1940’s tropical beach home just moments away from the beach, boardwalk, lake, and state park!This comfortable coastal design and creative space is conveniently located in the heart of Carolina Beach and only 2 blocks from...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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 Beach Retreat w/Pool, Tiki Bar &...

Heaven West, located at 100 West Second Street in The Resort at OIB, is a attractively decorated and cavernous five-bedroom, five-bathroom vacation home just steps from the beach. Located on a prime corner lot, this opulent property offers partial...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Southern Comfort-3 Bedroom Home...Bring ...

Step into a chic and inviting getaway in the heart of Courtney Pines/ Murryville—just 10 mins. to Wrightsville Beach and 15 mins. to downtown Wilmington's historic appeal, breweries, and nightlife.The Space: * Private 3BR/2BA home – Ideal for...

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

 1034 Ocean Blvd W. 2nd row beach home w...

Welcome to “Nothin’ Holden Us Back” This like-new bespoke-constructed home offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, 2 screened-in porches, multiple decks, and a saltwater pool and spa. This beach home features charming second-row ocean vistas and is...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

PRIVACY ON THE BEACH-Sleeps 8 with Priva...
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BRIDGEWATER -5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath House, Sleeps 10 ****10% ACTIVE OR RETIRED MILITARY DISCOUNT**** Absolutely elegant, brand new Oceanfront home with its own pool with heater in a PRIVATE SETTING with striking vistas of the beach and marsh. Choose a...

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

Vacationers can enjoy a world of on-the-water fun through the accommodating and centrally located Blockade Runner Soundside Rentals. Situated on the edge of the popular Blockade Runner Beach Resort, and close to both the wide waters of the Banks...

Oak Island visitors will find plenty of water in every direction to explore, and new adventures can start with a visit to the centrally located Blue Planet Watersports. Found just inland of the Oak Island shoreline, this all-encompassing watersports...

For nearly 20 years, Kayak Carolina has been the Carolina Beach go-to for fun adventures within the miles of open waters that surround the Cape Fear area. Located close to a number of cool sites, including Zeke's Island, Shark's Tooth Island...

Enjoy a guided tour of all the canals throughout the Intracoastal Waterway that can’t be accessed by boat, or plot out your own course via a kayak or stand-up paddle board (SUP) with a rental or excursion from Long Beach Paddle Company. This...

Though seemingly always hopping with activity, Wilmington has a surprising number of rugged and undeveloped paddling trails throughout the Cape Fear area, and newcomers can explore all these hidden gems with a kayaking adventure tour that’s...

Visitors who are camping or exploring the expansive Carolina Beach State Park don’t have to venture too far to enjoy a stellar tour of the Cape Fear River, Snow’s Cut, and all the scenic marshes in between thanks to the on-site kayak and...

You can find everything under the sun for a fantastic vacation along the Carolina coastline with a visit to Carolina Beach’s own Pleasure Island Rentals. Located in the heart of the action and easy to reach for visitors all along the...

Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and even Holden Beach vacationers can embark on a detailed exploration of all the wild on-the-water regions that the Cape Fear area is known for with an adventure that’s launched with Summertide Adventure Tours...

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...

Visitors who love kayaking but who are looking for a more in-depth local adventure will feel right at home with the services provided by The Expedition Organization. With a motto of “Out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary,&rdquo...

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...

Join the watersports craze that’s spreading like wildfire along the East Coast, or sign up for a family-friendly paddling adventure that offers new and unique glimpses into the Wrightsville Beach scene with an adventure that’s...