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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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Discover the beauty of Bald Head Island from this 3-bedroom home. Wake up to the magnificent coastal breeze and striking vistas. With 2 king beds and 1 queen bed, this enchanting property offers a comfortable and calming stay for guests. Immerse...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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You'll be hooked when you book your stay at 'Cool Fish'! This striking second-row home features five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and a range of extravagant features. Elevate your stay with the convenience of an elevator, indulge in the private...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Lavender Guesthouse - A Private Oasis Do...
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A peaceful garden guesthouse in the heart of downtown. This property has a lot to offer if you would like to experience Wilmington's Downtown and Beaches but still would like to relax somewhere a bit more relaxing.We offer a full kitchen outfitted...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Twin XL-over-queen Bunk Bed | 1 Queen Sleeper Couch Located on an upsized lot abutting the Davis Canal and just a two-min. walk (425 feet) to the beach, Changes in L’Attitude is a prime location...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 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...

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Private deck entrance to a roomy room separate from the home. Giant airy bathroom with a rain shower. Modest kitchenette to brew that morning coffee. The suite is sizable with a separate lounge area. Control your own climate with an in-suite...

  • Wilmington
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Hook, Line & Two Stinkers - Enjoy the Vi...

PARADISE FOUND! Beachfront luxury in the ideal location, linens supplied- elegant!Stunning, opulent 1BR/1BA condo steps from the beach with both beach and sound vistas! We provide everything you need to appreciate your stay, including towels...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 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...

Sandpiper: Oceanfront Home on West Beach...

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms1 Queen | 3 Doubles | 3 TwinsRefreshes for the 2025 season include new floor throughout and a newly modernized kitchen. Two internet ready TVs, one DVD player, wireless internet access, two full size fridges, ceiling...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
The Sailor’s Lodge on the Canal

Summary:Here’s a private Carolina Beach 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom unit, just a short block from a public beach access and on the intracoastal waterway. It’s everything you need for a family or friends getaway, gorgeously decorated with access to...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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The Charm of WilmingtonOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Set right in the heart of historic, downtown Wilmington, this updated vacation rental...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Lower Waterfront Condo with Oceanfront B...

Waters Edge 433-C OBWOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Take in terrific ocean vistas from your beachfront balcony at this fabulous Water’s...

  • Holden Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Downtown Wilmington explorers who want to grab a quick cup of coffee and a warm homemade treat can make an easy stop along Front Street at the 24 South Coffee House. This chic and charming establishment has a collection of small cozy tables, local...

Sometimes a name says it all, and Addicted to the Bean is a favorite destination for Hugh MacRae park-goers and UNCW college students alike to get an extra jolt of caffeine before an early morning run, a crucial final exam, or just a day at the park.

Coffee and tea drinkers who adore a good book and a hot or cold brew will appreciate the chic and relaxing Café Zola. Found within a sweet local book store, and featuring a nice collection of well-made coffee drinks and herbal teas, this...

Drift is a local cafe built by people who love good coffee and food, serving coffee and brunch. Our team has been inspired by cafes all over the world. Founders Michael and Ben grew up surfing competitively and traveling to find great waves...

Folks Café is a sweet little coffee shop that’s found on the outskirts of Downtown Wilmington in an unimposing, (and very easy to pass by), one-story brick “home” in a cluster of small downtown homes. Though the outside...

Patrons who want to settle in for a warm cup of coffee on a well-worn and soft couch, or who crave an easy bite to eat in a relaxing coffee house setting, will find a lot to love about Grinder’s Café. This small coffee shop specializes...

As the name would suggest, Java Dog is one of Downtown Wilmington’s few establishments where dogs aren’t only welcome, they’re expected. This cool coffee shop that’s located on the edge of Front Street and is just steps away...

Long Island Eatery is a classic New York Delicatessen and coffee bar that was founded by authentic New Yorkers and which is a decent spot to find a wide array of fresh salads, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks to enjoy in the NYC-themed deli itself...

Luna Caffè is an inviting little coffee shop that’s found in a charming residential neighborhood on the edge of Downtown Wilmington, and which is bordered by historic cottage homes and antique stores. Fitting right in with its...