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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...

Top of the World ~ Prime Location - Pool...
4.9
(45)

Luxury Condo on top floor with private elevator! Awesome Location! Ocean, Lake and Boat Basin Vistas with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a safely gated community. *All bedrooms have their own ensuite full bathroom with an additional half bath off the...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Sand Pebbles #c21

Close to surfing, this beach condo brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your car behind and let your feet make short work of the 4-min. walk to Carolina Beach or the 7-min. walk to Carolina Beach Lake Park...

  • Carolina 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...

Waterfront house. Pier, kayak, fishing, ...
4.9
(12)

Located on a secluded salt marsh tidal creek that leads to the close by Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean via kayak or canoe, Eagle Point on the Bay offers the privacy, beauty, and nature of a rural location, yet is close to urban, coastal...

  • Wilmington
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

4 Bedroom 2 Bath House, 2nd Row, Ocean V...

A Gem - 4 Bedroom 2 Bath House, 2nd Row, Ocean Vistas, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 8**New to the Rental Market****Please Note: This property is not equipped to charge golf carts.**Bed Layout:  4Q - Sleeps 8Notable & Unique Features:- Beach Access: on...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Paradise Villa 4B/4BA Breathtaking Ocean...
5.0
(5)

4 Bedroom / 4 Bath Islander Villa with the charming ocean vistas located right across the street from beach and pool access! Unwind in relaxing comfort with your family as you savor everything that Ocean Isle Beach has to offer with access to...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

The Lazy Lemur Retreat - Entire house at...

Two blocks from the ICW and a four min. drive to the beach! Unwind on the wrap-around covered porch or screen porch. Fenced yard for the pups! All the amenities of home including a well-equipped kitchen, TV's in all the bedrooms and family room...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 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...

Palm Paradise 3 Bdrm home w/ patio 10 mi...

Kick back and relax in this calm, chic space with back patio. Surrounded by multiple golf courses and 10 min from beach and eateries.Kick back and relax in this calm, classy space with back patio. Surrounded by numerous golf courses and 10 min from...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beautiful setting on the Intracoastal Wa...
4.9
(135)

Quiet location on the Intracoastal Waterway, appreciate the view from the deck or the private dock! One half mile from public boat ramp or a couple miles to the beach so bring your kayak, SUP, fishing rods and golf clubs. It is all about the VIEW...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Bee Holden - Enjoy the beautiful Atlanti...

This magnificent oceanfront home (1K, 2Q, 2F, 2T, TR) will bring you back year after year! Located in the peaceful 800 block of Ocean Boulevard West, the inverted floor plan of this Hobbs Intelligent Home offers a marvelous vista of the Atlantic...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Pet Friendly Townhome w Game Room and Fe...
4.2
(6)

You are definitely going to feel like you have "Gone Beachin'" after staying at this property. The tasteful beach décor will transform you into a casual state of mind. Both you and your pups will adore the proximity to the Carolina Beach State Park...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

The Cape Fear area is known for its exceptional and purely scenic golf courses, and the brilliant views and challenging field-of-play at the Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club is certainly no exception. Located just inland of the Oak Island...