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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...

JUST STEPS TO THE BEACH !
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Your access to the beach is just off your deck and only steps away to the boardwalk. Making trips back and forth from the beach to your condo could not be easier. Sensational ocean vistas and Island vistas are exceptional whether on the covered...

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

Blue Crush Beach House

1 block from waterfront, 230 steps to the beach 500 steps to Ocean Grille and Tiki bar, Blue Crush Beach House in Carolina Beach is the ideal location for a hideaway!The spaceLight airy cavernous rooms with enormous closets, a well appointed...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

The Blue Bird on The Beach
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Your getaway just steps from the beach! Stunning, newly refreshed extravagant 1BR/1.5BA condo steps from the beach with beach vistas! We provide everything you need to appreciate your stay, including towels, LINENS, a completely outfitted kitchen...

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

Big Cahoona Hill: Oceanfront Home with a...
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom2 Kings | 1 Queen | 1 Double | 1 TwinThis vacation rental welcomes up to three dogs per reservation year-round.Intelligent TVs in every bedroom; Family room, DVD player, internet access, phone, ceiling...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Gorgeous New Build - Short Walk to Beach...

Carolina Beach Rental close to The Boardwalk, Beach Access, and LakeShort Stays Accepted3-4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom / Sleeps 9Feel the mutual benefits of living close to the lake and close to the beach! Just 3 blocks to a public beach access, your...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Charming Historic Empie-Possion Cottage
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The Empie-Possion Cottage is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, NC. Three blocks from the water and a 10 min. walk to the heart of downtown. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a pull out Queen sleeper couch. The Empie-Possion...

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

Marsh Madness at Timbercreek 18A, Beauti...
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You will appreciate everything Timbercreek 18A has to offer for your vacation to Bald Head Island. Besides the comfortable accommodations and the impressive creek vistas, you have access to one of the few private pools on the island and our...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pet friendly Ocean views Steps to Beach
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Ocean view from Master Bedroom. High ceilings/ sizable family entertainment area.Let your spirit be your guide when visiting this colorful beach destination, where variety is what makes Carolina Beach so special. Travelers of all ages appreciate all...

  • Carolina 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...

Bright Sunset Beach Condo w/ Golf Course...
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Book your next coastal hideaway to Sunset Beach and stay at this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo! With a completely equipped kitchen, a wraparound deck, and access to community amenities, this vacation rental unit provides everything you need...

  • Sunset 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...

Dwtn Wilmington Condo: Near Live Oak Amp...

Discover the sights and sounds of Wilmington at this urban downtown bungalow! Located by the Cape Fear Riverwalk and across from the Wilson Center, this gorgeous vacation rental is your gateway to the city's best shopping, dining, and entertainment...

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