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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...

30s Oceanfront Beach Cottage Blocks to P...
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Are you looking for that Classic Beach Cottage Style? Well look no further, "CB’s Bella Vista" is the place for you. This bungalow was constructed in the early1930's with the appeal and character of those nostalgic days, but with the modern...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Memory Lane-Family Retreat- 1 Block From...
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Plan your memorable summer hideaway! Stay in this gorgeously refreshed, professionally designed duplex with ample room for your group. Perfectly tailored for families, it’s a comfortable and beautiful getaway. Surf, paddleboard, walk the "loop,...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Canal Home in the heart of OIB
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It will be “Totally Worth it!”4 bedroom/2 bath (jack and jill), kid friendly beach bungalow located on Ocean Isle Beach Canal #12.Luggage elevator, open floor plan, and vaulted ceilings providing tons of natural light. The enormous back deck...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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Introducing "Dune Life" (formerly High Cotton) - an exquisitely refreshed and updated oceanfront getaway that presents awe-inspiring vistas of the Atlantic. This meticulously crafted 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom haven has undergone a complete...

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

Spacious 3 bedroom House with screen por...
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Welcome to the impressive, cozy southern town of Southport, NC. Savor a short walk or bicycle ride to the waterfront area to take in the splendid view, or into town where you will find many modest, unique stores, cafes, and eateries. This one floor...

  • Southport
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 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...

Can't beat location...Ocean front on the...

Directly on the sand! Come check out this magnificant view and savor the freedom of watching the sun rise in the mornings. Bask in the sun all day long with the simple amenities of this enchanting bungalow. This cheerful open floor plan will give...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Just Beachy: A Serene Beachfront Escape ...
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom2 Kings | 2 Queens | 1 Double | 1 Twin-over-double Bunk BedLocation and SettingLocated on Oak Island's impressive west end, "Just Beachy" is your ideal southern North Carolina hideaway. Bordered by the...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Waterfront, Sunset Views! Historic Dwtn-...
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Waterfront refreshed 5 Star 1st floor condo located in Downtown Historic District on the peaceful south end of the Cape Fear Riverwalk! Unwind and appreciate the impressive sunsets and water vistas while you lounge or dine on the enormous fenced...

  • Wilmington
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Beach Cottage On Natural Canal
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4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 BathroomAppreciate your vacation in a conveniently located Canal Home. In the heart of town center, Short walk to savor the eateries, ice cream, mini golf, and the park! Summer entertainment activities, movies and concert series...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Newly redecorated ocean views, 3 stop el...

This gorgeous 4 bedroom home is a reverse floor plan, meaning that living area is on the top floor which provides expansive vistas of the bay, ocean, and intracoastal waterway. The home features, wood floors, nine foot ceilings, sleeping for 12...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

Downtown Southport visitors who want to learn more about this community’s essential role in North Carolina history, or who just want to enjoy a rainy day adventure that’s filled with maritime culture, can pay a visit to the engaging...

Old Brunswick County Jail Museum

Take a trip back in time without ever leaving the heart of Southport for a fascinating and educational visit to the stoic Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Found within a multi-story brick building on the corner of Nash and Rhett Streets, this...

The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is one of three maritime museums sponsored by the state that lies along the eastern portion of NC. The Southport branch focuses on the maritime history of the lower Cape Fear River, and contains a...

The Old Brunswick County Jail is a favorite stop along any historic Downtown Southport walking tour, as the early 1900s structure is chock-full of stories which span from its stately brick architecture to its original sprinklings of graffiti, still...