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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...

Wrightsville Dunes D-3B - Oceanfront con...
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Savor oceanfront living at its best. This spectacular 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, oceanfront condo in Wrightsville Dunes has everything you may need and is waiting for you! Located on the top floor, this great unit has vaulted ceilings in the living...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Starfish Retreat Condo  Walk to Carolina...

Pack your beach bag and gear for a trip to this appealing Carolina Beach 3-bed, 2.5-bath vacation rental! With peek-a-boo ocean vistas and a walkable location roughly 180 feet from the beach, this bright condo is any beach lover's heaven. Cast the...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Newly-updated luxury beach condo with oc...
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Captain's Villa 6-D Our White PearlOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Recently remodeled and completely re-furnished, this second-row condo is...

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

Amazing Ocean Views From Your Newly Reno...
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Discover the epitome of luxury oceanfront living at this completely remodeled Carolina Beach condo. Offering an broad two-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plan, this home features one of the biggest oceanfront decks in Carolina Beach, complete with high...

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

4BR 3.5BA House, Ocean Views, Walk to Be...

Pelican's Perch - 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Ocean Vistas, Walk to Beach, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 13New to the Rental Market!Pool Heating Available April 1 - October 31 Only (for an additional fee)Bed Layout: 4Q, 1BB T/T, 1BB T/T/T Sleeps 131st...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

2 Bd 2 Ba Spacious Condo - close to beac...
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***OUR CLEANING COMPANY WILL HAVE COVID-19 TRAINING FOR THE SAFETY OF US AND OUR GUESTS.***2bedroom 2 bathroom open first floor plan condo. Close to eateries and shopping, and right off the Barbee Bridge (old bridge). Close to Caswell Beach and golf...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 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...

New, modern beach home - dog friendly
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Kokomo***If you plan on bringing a dog, please let us know. We charge a $175. Non-returnable dog fee.*** Welcome to Kokomo, a freshly constructed beach town home with 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,631 sq ft and high-end finishes. Freshly furnished & pet...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
2BR/2BA oceanfront escape w/community po...
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Amazing 2BR/2BA Oceanview Condo just steps from the beach! Feel all that Wrightsville Beach has to offer with a community pool, cabana, and tennis court at your fingertips!Get ready to relax and savor marvelous vistas in this extraordinary...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 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...

Escape at The Cove - Luxury Floating Vil...
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Welcome to The Cove, Wilmington's most unique vacation rental community. Floating atop the Cape Fear River, our Riverwalk Villa community offers an experience unlike any you've had before. From the gentle rocking of the river, to the peaceful view...

  • Wilmington
  • 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...

Large & Roomy Vacation House Across From...
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GalleriaOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Make the Galleria your next getaway at the beach. This comfortable, second-row home with canal access...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Cap off a leisurely day of exploring Southport with a scenic walk along the waterfront, courtesy of the Southport Pier and Riverwalk.  Located on the edge of Howe and Bay Streets, and therefore easy to reach for veritably any Downtown Explorer...

Southport Marina

Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as not only is the marina itself...

Southport Marsh Walk

Nature lovers who want to take an in-depth and self-guided exploration of Southport's wild terrain can take an easy stroll down the "Marsh Walk." This long boardwalk that begins along Brunswick Avenue on the edges of the busy downtown ends...

Southport Waterfront Park

While Downtown Southport has an ample supply of wide front porches to take a load off and enjoy a breeze, many longtime visitors attest there's no better place to relax than the Southport waterfront Park.

Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular...

La Polena's Southern style estate overlooking the Cape Fear River offers the perfect balance between a modern simplistic design and old world warmth.  If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, Southport’s Figurehead is...

The Historic Riverwalk in Downtown Southport will quickly introduce newcomers to the waterfront scene in this coastal community, and will surely instill a newfound appreciation and overall enthrallment with this scenic laid-back region.

Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve is found just south of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and is one of the three original 1985 National Estuarine Research Reserve components dedicated by NOAA and the Division of Coastal Management. Encompassing a...