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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...

Luxe at The Cove - Luxury Houseboat
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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 4
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...

Ultimate Historical Experience

Travel back in time and take it painless at the unique and calming hideaway. This property is located downtown Wilmington. Owning its historical plaque and all its original features. Inspiring for those into history, all forms of art, and...

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

Islander Villas just steps away from the...
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Unwind and appreciate your week at Ocean Isle Beach in this upgraded Islander Villas condo. Located on the west end of the island, this condo makes for the ideal place to put your feet up and leave your worries behind. Appreciate your morning coffee...

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

That's It - Beautiful oceanfront 4 Bedro...
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This beautiful oceanfront home with incredible vistas and private beach access is a great place to spend your beach vacation! With 4 bedrooms (2K, 2Q) each with a private bath, this home will be a restful place to savor Holden Beach! This home has...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 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...

Stylish Condo | 2 Balconies | 350 Yards ...
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Toes In The SandOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Conveniently located 350 yards from the shore, this classy two-story 4BR/3BA condo is the...

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

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What a welcome Benvenuto extends for your Holden Beach vacation! This charming oceanfront home (4K, 2Q, 4T), with two primary suites, provides all the amenities you expect from a luxury home. Located on the private West End, the inverted floor plan...

  • Holden Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

LAKESIDE SERENITY- panoramic views on a ...
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Welcome to your luxury stay on the Lake boasting vistas from every level. This location can't be beat! This home is directly on the South East side of the lake on a PRIVATE and QUIET road; only 2 blocks from beach and .7 miles to the boardwalk. This...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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New to PROACTIVE Vacations, and new to the Holden Beach rental scene! "Rock 'N Reel" is a enchanting 5 bedroom, 3 bath home, located just steps from the Intracoastal Waterway., With its trendy inverted floor plan, this gorgeously designed home is...

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

Blue Crab Hideaway, Oceanfront with pool
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Summary:Blue Crab Hideaway offers pretty ocean vistas in back and is just step from the nearest eateries and tiki bar. Conveniently located just a few blocks from the Boardwalk and the marina! Gorgeously decorated yet comfortable and cozy! Savor...

  • 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...

Kasa | Timeless 2BD | Wilmington

Summary:Your haven of getaway awaits at Kasa Southside Wilmington. Just 5 miles from downtown, our property offers a calming escape from city life with its resort-style amenities and modern furnishings in every apartment. You can savor so much...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Visitors who are en route to the beach and are in the mood for a quick breakfast or lunch on the go can pop into the convenient and surprisingly diverse Beach Bagels. Located just a shell’s through away from the bridge to the beach, this fresh...

Empire Deli & Bagel is a laid-back little breakfast and lunch joint that will satisfy any native New Yorker or New Englander who happens to be in the Cape Fear region. Located just north of Wilmington in the Ogden area, this destination is...

As the name aptly suggests, Our Crepes & More offers a vast range of both sweet and savory crepes that is sure to give Wilmington newcomers a delicious introduction to this traditional French cuisine. Located on a busy stretch of Oleander Drive...

There’s always something sumptuous to discover at Sweet N Savory Café – an artful little eatery that’s found on the edge of Wilmington’s Landfall Park, and the River to the Sea Bikeway. The interior is vibrant and...

Start a busy day off right with a hot cup of coffee and a perfect hand-cut donut or hearty breakfast sandwich with a visit to the Donut Inn. Located on the corners of Eastwood Road and Military Cutoff Road, and open early for hardworking...