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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...

‘B’ by the Sea: comfort and style, e...

Discover modern coastal luxury with a ideal blend of comfort and style at 'B' by the Sea. A bright open concept living space features modern coastal decor, ensuring a relaxing and revitalizing ambiance. After a day of sun and sand, rinse off in the...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 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...

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"The Reel Pour House" cast a line, savor a drink and take in the vistas “The Reel Pour House" provides it all for a phenomenal Holden Beach Vacation! Bring the dog, bring the boat, bring it on! Whether you are a modest family, one couple or two...

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

Spacious Dog-Friendly Beach Cottage with...
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The Owen-ly Place to BeOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Unwind and appreciate the comfort of The Owen-ly Place to Be, located a short walk from...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sands V 1B - Oceanfront, 1st Floor

"Roomy 3 bedroom 1st floor oceanfront condo. 1 flight of steps. HUGE oceanfront deck.King in Master, Queen in 2nd bedroom, Twins in 3rd bedroom & a Queen couch sleeper in living area. TVs in all bedrooms. Free Wifi. All Linen included with rental. ...

  • Carolina 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...

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Reasons You Will Adore Salty Hammocks B6:* Oceanview balcony to savor the coastal breeze* Seasonal community pool (typically opens around Memorial Day)* Free Wi-Fi and Roku TV for entertainment* Two private balconies for relaxation* Professionally...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Mead Us At The Pier: Oceanfront Beach Co...
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3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms1 King | 1 Queen | 2 Twin-over-double Bunk BedsA bright and airy beach bungalow with a covered oceanfront porch, Mead Us At The Pier is located right down the sand from the Oak Island Fishing Pier. This vacation rental...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Second row Beach Haven, 5 bedrooms

Welcome to Beach Haven. This warm and inviting 5 bedroom 5 bath home is filled with natural light and is conveniently located within walking distance to the center of the island and is just across the street from the beach. It offers a practical and...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
NEW! Oceanfront w/ Direct Access to Beac...
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Ready to catch the best seventh wave at this brand new 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom oceanfront Oak Island vacation rental? If you've been dreaming of a beach destination where you can walk right out the back door and take a walk on the sandy shore...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Changes In Attitudes- Wireless internet ...
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3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms3 Queens | 2 TwinsJust one home away from the public beach access at 23rd Place West, you are sure to have a positive "Change in Attitude" during your visit to Oak Island! This home offers plenty of outdoor living space...

  • Oak 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...

Crawdaddy's offers the best of both the ...

Welcome to your new favorite vacation spot on the alluring marsh of Holden Beach. Crawdaddys freshly entered the rental market and the owners have purchased all new couches, beds, a dining room table that seats 10, outdoor furnishings (Carolina...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

The newest attraction to hit Brunswick County is the much anticipated Ocean Isle Park and Amphitheater, a 58 acre park which is located just off the barrier island on the mainland, on Old Georgetown Road. While the facilities feature a world of...