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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...

newly renovated~ quiet neighborhood- bea...

Welcome to Twins Dune, a family friendly home located in the warm and welcoming residential community of Oak Island. In this appealing beach bungalow, you will instantly feel like at home. Beach access and Veterans Park are walking distance away.The...

  • 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...

‘Sweet Dreamin’ Townhome ~ 7 Mi to B...

Discover the best of Wilmington, NC, with a stay at this striking 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental. Just mins. away from top attractions like the historic Riverwalk, handsome beaches, and vibrant local eateries, this townhome is the ideal base...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 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...

View Times Two - Oceanfront Cottage, Hug...
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The ONLY DOUBLE-BEACHFRONT HOME ON THE ISLAND, View Times Two is a traditional basic beach bungalow with a nearly 900 sqft. deck that FACES DUE WEST featuring a private beach access with photography platforms highlighting the 270* vistas, and a...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

MilRay: Dog-friendly Home Centrally Loca...

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom1 Queen | 1 Double | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk Beds | 2 Double Sleeper Sofas | 1 Twin Sleeper CouchLocated on a peaceful neighborhood street in the Yaupon Beach section of Oak Island, this modern and...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Visit Bald Head Island in March. Peacefu...
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IMPORTANT *Spring and Summer units PLEASE reserve club membership on club website.*This home is available for daily, weekly, & monthly rental located on Bald Head Island East Beach dune ridge. Offers guests sunrise ocean vistas, afternoon winds...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House, 2nd Ro...

Mermaid's Treasure - 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House, 2nd Row, Ocean Vistas, Sleeps 7New to the Rental Market!Bed Layout: 2Q, 1F, 1T Sleeps 7Bedroom 1 - 1 QueenBedroom 2 - 1 Full and 1 Twin SingleBedroom 3 - 1 QueenNotable and Unique Features:- Beach...

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

Happy as a Clam, in Carolina Beach

Summary:Happy as a Clam is a brand new 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom luxury townhouse constructed in 2022 with bespoke finishes throughout. Pride of ownership throughout this home, and we hope you feel welcome when you stay! Savor the reverse floorplan...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beach Club & Pool Access | Pet Friendly

Summary:Welcome to "Lively Up Yourself" – Your Coastal Oasis!Discover the epitome of coastal living in our 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom condominium boasting definitely impressive ocean vistas. Located in a prime location, "Lively Up Yourself" offers a...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Beachfront Vacation - Just Steps From Th...
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Listen to the waves crash against the shore from your private covered balcony with a killer ocean view. Wake up to the soft colors of the sunrise as you sit on Adirondack chairs, with your newly brewed cup of coffee, on the private balcony or from...

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

Flippin’ Flounder at Oak Island (Linen...

Our family welcomes you to Oak Island and the striking Carolina coast. Begin your mornings on the front screened porch as you savor your morning cup of coffee, and end your evenings on the back deck or gathered around the fire pit in the back yard...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Museum of Coastal Carolina

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is the only North Carolina Natural History Museum that’s located on a barrier island, and is a fun destination for visitors of all ages to dive deep into the unique and beautiful coastal region. Located in the...