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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...

Noah's Retreat~ OKI Beach, PS4, Firepit,...

Bring the whole family to Oak Island for a memorable beach getaway! Our cavernous downstairs unit has 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 baths, a sleeper couch, entirely outfitted kitchen, washer/dryer, BBQ patio, and a fire pit for evening gatherings...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Carolina Breeze - Cozy Beach Cottage Nea...

2 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom 1 Queen | 1 DoubleWhen a break from the norm is needed, Carolina Breeze is here to embrace you, your family and up to one canine. Located just 250 feet from the beach, take a walk with your furry friend and bury your...

  • Oak Island
  • 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...

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Appreciate the appeal of historic downtown Wilmington. Located among the many attractions of downtown and within an painless drive to the beaches, this is the ideal spot to savor everything Wilmington has to offer. An simple walk to local cofee...

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

4BR Townhome w Elevator, Ocean View, Roo...
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Looking for an escape? This Wrightsville Beach townhouse is the one to pick!“Seagull’s by the Sea” is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home with many unique offerings that are sure to please everybody in your group! Speaking of groups, this home...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Sandpiper’s Nest. 5 minute walk to the...
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Sandpiper’s Nest is located in the heart of the Yaupon section on Oak Island. Walking distance to stores, eateries, bars, and the beach of course! Come and savor a calming hideaway!Note: The entrance stairs to this unit are steep so please keep...

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

Waterfront home near beach with screened...
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Beech to BeachOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Central convenience and modern amenities combine at this three-bedroom Carolina Beach getaway...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Charming two-bedroom cottage near East B...

Modest and comfortable, this home has a ideally sized kitchen and enough dining seats for your whole event. This home is a duplex with the shared wall being the outer garage walls, and features a reverse floor plan — with a bunk bed (full bed on...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Family Beach Retreat ???? Hot Tub, Priva...
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Escape to a calming beach getaway designed for family fun and comfort! Our Wilmington, NC vacation rental is the ideal hideaway for families seeking quality time, relaxation, and memorable memories. Just a short drive from the beach, this gorgeously...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

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Magnificent vistas abound from this oceanfront home. Beach access is only steps away. Uninterrupted ocean vistas from open decks accessible from every bedroom, this coastal home offers bright and open interiors. The sizable screened entertainment...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 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...

2 Bedroom Condo with a pool and ocean vi...
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The Reefs II complex in Carolina Beach is home to this economical 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo called "Zwolak". This section of the north end is peaceful, residential and close to the North End Fishing Pier as well as Freeman Park - so bring the 4-wheel...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Blue Water Point Motel & Marina is an all-encompassing destination for mariners who are cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway to dock, dine, and enjoy a night off the water in the small coastal town of Oak Island.