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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...

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Bring the boat! Stately perched on the Intracoastal Waterway, "Miller Time" is a welcoming 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home, complete with its own private swimming pool, elevator and boat dock! Imagine watching boats cruise the ICW from the privacy of...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Charming 3BR/2BA Home Located on a Direc...

The Mighty Turtle - Adorable 3 bedroom 2 bath bungalow located just 5 blocks from the beach and close to all Oak Island has to offer. The Mighty Turtle is modest enough for a charming hideaway, fishing trip, or big enough for a family vacation...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

“WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE”>Beach fron...

Beach front. Full ocean view.This condo has everything you need to make this your home away from home. Sleeps 6 -has 2 bedrooms with Queen beds and a sleep area with a twin over a full bunk. A completely equipped kitchen with stainless steel...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 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...

Jimmy's Hideaway #131 Sound Front, Priva...
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Look no further than Jimmy’s Hideaway #131, a Landmark Vacation Units home, to experience that heavenly beach hideaway you’ve always dreamed of. Located on Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island, this waterfront home combines beautiful Banks...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Luxury 5BR • Sleeps 14 • Pool • Ho...

Welcome to your 5-bedroom Wilmington Beach Escape! The ultimate hideaway for families and friend groups, this gorgeously refreshed home is just 2 miles from the shore and packed with fun—and there’s room for everybody to relax, connect, and make...

  • Wilmington
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Comfortable oceanfront condo in Wrightsv...
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Imagine striking vistas, soft sea breezes, and relaxing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean from your private balcony. Savor that and much more at “Myers”! This cavernous top floor Wrightsville Dunes condo is a Sterling Edition building with a locked...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Studio Orange

Perfectly located in the Brooklyn Arts District and walkable to coffee stores, bars, eateries, Live Oak Amphitheater and Wilson Center, Studio Orange offers a private and comfortable yet roomy stay surrounded by amenities. Indoor meets the out with...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Breathtaking views of Bald Head Island H...

Breathtaking vistas of Bald Head Island Harbor and Old Baldy Lighthouse. House deck joins marina dock in rear accepting you to fish off dock. Short walk to beach. BHI Club is available but at an additional fee outside of the rental price. Shoals...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Ocean and lagoon view; updated villa wit...

BEST FEATURES!• Lagoon & Ocean Vistas!• Across from closest beach access• Recently refreshed Villa Come and visit our beautiful three bedroom Villa located on Bald Head Island! Not only does this home have Ocean Vistas from the loft deck, but...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

1 mile to UNCW_4 miles to beach & Downto...

Welcome to your home away from home in Wilmington!Appreciate 1,300 sq. ft. of comfort and convenience in this well-located townhouse—just mins. from shopping, dining, and entertainment. The ideal blend of relaxation and accessibility for your...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Visitors who want to join the crowds of surfers and paddle boarders that flock to the Cape Fear area can join in the fun by signing up for a lesson or camp from the Carolina School of Surf. Located in Ocean Isle Beach along the oceanfront, this...