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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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Fall in "Appreciate at First Sight" with this 7 Bedroom, 5.5 bath oceanfront home on the exclusive west end of Holden Beach. Located in Holden West, a private gated community, this home offers spectacular ocean vistas, a huge private pool and...

  • Holden Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Kick back and relax in our little slice ...

Kick back and relax in our little slice of heaven, just moments away from East Beach. Tucked inside the shade of the enchanting Maritime Forest, our bungalow is the ideal hideaway for families and beach lovers needing to let loose, breath deep and...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
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...

East End OIB- Let in the Sun

Steps from the Atlantic ocean. Ideal for those beach combers. A short walk will lead you to the center of the island where you can appreciate a game of miniature golf, homemade ice cream, dinner and more. Unwind in the rockers on the front deck and...

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

The Chart house Spacious 3-bedroom house...

Your comfortable hideaway awaits in Carolina Beach at this striking home. With 3 bedrooms including 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and 1 futon, there's plenty of space for guests. Appreciate the convenience of 2 1/2 bathrooms equipped with a shower...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Surf's Up at Island Breeze of CB
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Surf’s Up is a bright and airy guest room with a comfortable king size bed, a kitchenette with a refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, and microwave. Also equipped with dining table for two and a private bath with shower. Open the wide French doors...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Second row Walters' Wish, 3 bedroom

Walter's Wish is a cute and comfortable side of a second row duplex just steps away from a beach access. Savor hearing the ocean and calming on the front deck. This home is ideal or unplugging and making life long memories with family. No family...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 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...

The Beach Cottage: 3 bedroom, easy walk ...
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Spectacular beach bungalow at family- friendly Wrightsville Beach, NC. Just a short 5 min. walk to ocean and within walking distance to Johnny Mercer's pier and eateries. The Wrightsville Beach Loop is only a hop skip and jump away for all you...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Executive Suite Midtown

Welcome to your ideal getaway in Wilmington! This handsomely appointed condo offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience, featuring two inviting bedrooms, each with a plush queen bed to guarantee a restful nighttime’s sleep for every guest...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

2 Queen Kitchenette, Oceanfront, Balcony

Appreciate the amenities of home in our 2 Queen Kitchenette room. This unit includes its own stove, full-size refrigerator, microwave, sink, and silverware so you can prepare your own home-cooked meals. The 2 Queen Kitchenette room features a...

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

Your wave is waiting, come on down! Get ...
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We offer our guests a complete and comfortable condo on the island, just 100 steps from the sand. The master bedroom is equipped with a queen size bed. Additionally, there is a pull out queen size Murphy bed for separate sleeping. All you will need...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Bald Head Ferry

The Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal is the gateway to exploring the small, but popular paradise of Bald Head Island. Located on the northern edge of the roughly 5 square mile island, and bordering the Cape Fear River, the terminal deposits visitors...