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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...

UPDATED FOR 2025! Stunning Oceanfront Ho...
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Every room has been refreshed for 2025 with the help of a professional interior designer. Fresh paint and new carpet throughout, new furnishings, a second bunk room and a new separate living area. Now with a heated pool!“We adore Making Memories...

  • Holden Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 30
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...

Summerchase: Oceanfront Home with Privat...

5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms2 Queens | 3 Doubles | 3 Twins | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed Finding the ideal vacation home for you and your family can be challenging but that hassle is over with Summerchase. Located only 259 feet from the ocean, this...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

1-Br Efficiency Apartment @ Midtown Wilm...

Come stay in this comfortable efficiency apartment near Wrightsville Beach. Lots of character! This unit displays vintage touches that have been refreshed with modern ones to create a cozy combination. 1 bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom...

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

0514 Double The Pleasure by Atlantic Tow...

Escape to this gorgeous oceanfront condo, located on the fifth floor withimpressive ocean vistas. Thoughtfully designed with the owner's personaltouches, this comfortable and calming beach hideaway is ideal for families,couples, or friends looking...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 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...

Sea Colony 40B

Bed Types: K, TWIN BUNK IN ALCOVE, QSS NEW TO VICTORY!!  Your dream vacation awaits, escape to this top floor 1 bedroom condo with a pool. The oceanfront balcony juts out to offer sublime panoramic oceanfront views. This...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 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...

Coastal Condo with golf course view and ...

Villa On The Green - Full CondoOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Escape to this beautiful condo in Southport, NC, where you can relax in the...

  • Southport
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 Classic (2-Bedroom Villa) by Red...

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4) This completely refreshed bungalow will feel like home while you and yourfamily savor a relaxing vacation to the beach. Do not worry about having todrive anywhere as this home is located in the heart of Downtown...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beautiful Modern Home w/ Ocean Views & N...
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What is Seahab? It's the feeling of rehabilitation you can only get from the water... and every inch of this spectacular getaway has been purposefully designed for relaxation! Constructed in 2016, this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom vacation home on Oak...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Gorgeous oceanfront Beach Cottage. 4 BR/...
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Blessings is a single level 4BR/4BA weekly rental beach bungalow that rents on a Sunday to Sunday rental schedule. When requesting a reservation, please only request Sunday to Sunday bookings as this is how the the maid and bath towels/bed linen...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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Visit the most adorable oceanside village! Southport, with it's impressive waterfront, exceptional 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...

  • Southport
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

The Bar-B-Que House is a favorite local destination for southern food fans to load up on plates of barbecue, southern sides, and all the fixins’. Located along East Oak Island Drive, just a couple blocks away from the beach, this small but...

Chasers Bar & Grill is a fun hang out for Oak Island locals and visitors alike, thanks to a friendly and nicely casual environment, plenty of game-worthy TVs, and a host of traditional bar food that goes well with a cold after-beach beer...

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.

Oceanfront dining is always a thrill for Cape Fear visitors, and the Flying Fish Café is a favorite spot on Oak Island for visitors to feast on coastally-inspired creations while enjoying a lovely on-the-sand view. With both traditional and...

Water lovers can enjoy a decadent seafood meal that’s complemented with a stunning view of the ocean with a visit to Oak Island’s Island Way. Located along Beach Road and bordering a quiet stretch of sand that’s home to small...

Jones’ Seafood House is a local restaurant in the heart of Oak Island that has been serving vacationers for more than 50 years. A popular spot for generations of families who return year after year, the restaurant has heaping plates of seafood...

Old Bridge Diner is a classic breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that’s both budget-friendly and easy to reach for visitors who are staying both on and off Oak Island. Located on Country Club Drive, and almost hidden next to a busy convenience...

Russell’s Place Restaurant is a classic breakfast and lunch restaurant that brings traditional diner-style and wholly American fare to the heart of the Cape Fear region. With a basic but sprawling menu that focuses on all the breakfast and...