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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...

Dog Friendly - Ocean View - Elevator - S...
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Key Conveniences:Second-Row HomeDog FriendlySleeps 6: 2 Bedrooms (Queen in each) + Couch Pull-Out (Queen)2 Bathrooms: Tub/Shower combosOcean View Deck with seatingSteps to the Beach: Access across the street (no parking costs for guests)New Fridge...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Semi Oceanfront, Steps to Beach, Cozy Co...

Summary:BookSmart Properties presents: Bahama Hut! Savor ocean vistas from the front deck at this Oak Island beach escape. The interior is delightfully refreshed with coastal decor, setting the beachy ambience for your hideaway. 3 comfortable...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a ...
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths2 Kings | 2 Queens | 1 Twin TrundleFind the beach vacation you’ve been dreaming about at Wish Upon a Starfish. Conveniently located less than a seven-min. walk from many dining and entertainment options and only half a mile...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Wilmington Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park, which encompasses a decent chunk of the popular Downtown Riverwalk, is a scenic region which will lure visitors into pulling up a bench seat, staying a while, and enjoying the miles of Cape Fear River views on the horizon.

Carolina Beach Camping and RV Parks

Carolina Beach is easily one of the most popular destinations for campers along the Cape Fear coastline. Home to a collection of top-rated sites that welcome all varieties of campers, this cool vacation spot is perfect for enjoying everything that...

Hobbs Realty - Luxury Oceanfront Home w/...

We are Absolutely Shore that this will be your new favorite vacation spot! Spectacular BRAND NEW oceanfront vacation rental mansion! New for the 2024 season, this 9-bedroom gorgeous bespoke home offers all en-suite bathrooms, each with double...

  • Holden Beach
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 26
Kure Beach Guidelines

Situated just south of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach is a haven for vacationers who appreciate a more relaxed beach atmosphere that’s still close to all the big attractions that the Cape Fear region is famous for. Well known as a quiet town with...

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...

Fishtown- Holden Beach 2nd Row - Pet Fri...

Dog-friendly 2nd row home with ocean vistas and gorgeous marsh sunsetsSet your sights on this 2nd row Holden Beach home for your next much-needed vacation! With only two rows of homes on this stretch of Holden, appreciate the ocean waves from the...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Carolina Beach Rules & Guidelines

Carolina Beach is well known for its miles of enticing shoreline that attract surfers, swimmers, fishermen, beachcombers, and everyday folks who just love to spend their days on the sand. But before you go, you may want to brush up on area...

The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2025

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

Serenity by the Sea, Oak Island
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Updated 3 bedroom ranch next to the intercostal. A vacation where you can sleep in a calming residential area with finer homes. Open floor plan with huge kitchen, dining area and living room. Just 1.5 miles from Oak Island Beach access. Fence in...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

????Shore Beats Work: 2BR Beachfront Con...

Reasons You Will Adore Shore Beats Work:* Beachfront condo with ocean view deck* Steps from the beach with a private balcony off the primary bedroom* Open living space with Intelligent TV and comfortable seating* Entirely equipped kitchen with...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Attractive, Beachfront Family Home w/Pri...
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Beach FrontOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Appreciate the ocean breeze from this unique, oceanfront, four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Fort Fisher State Historic Site

Clean and uncluttered beaches and a remarkable local history combine to make the Fort Fisher State Historic Site one of coastal North Carolina's most treasured barrier island attractions. This incredible locale, just miles away from Carolina Beach...

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...

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Prepare to be wowed by unobstructed ocean vistas from this top-floor, oceanfront condo. Located in the Winds V complex, this roomy unit offers both comfort and convenience with a community pool and direct access to a private beach walkway.Step...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
May Moore Park

Take a break from the beach and enjoy the winding canals and creeks that border the Elizabeth and Cape Fear Rivers with a visit to the May Moore Park. This small destination, located on the northeastern side of Oak Island, is within walking distance...

Rainy Day Activities near Carolina beach

Even in a vacation destination as sunny as Carolina Beach, an occasional rainy day can still arise to put a momentary break on the shoreside fun. But just because a visitor has to leaves the beach doesn’t mean that the vacation fun has to end...

No Cleaning Fee! Brand New Double Queen ...

Visit the most adorable oceanside village! Southport, with it's photogenic waterfront, amazing eateries, and adorable stores, has something for everybody. When you feel like staying closer to home, the pool will be calling your name for soaking in...

  • Southport
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Falcone’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza is a classic Italian food restaurant in a slightly busy section of Leland that’s easy to reach via US Highway 17. Tucked away in a busy shopping center, this small but welcoming restaurant features...

Shirley’s Diner is a super casual restaurant that’s initially easy to miss, due to a Leland location that’s tucked away behind a busy shopping center, but which remains a popular destination for locals who are in the mood for good...