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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...

Relax in Style Oceanview Villa w/ Resort...

Islander Villas 156 Via Old Sound Blvd. Unit FBoom Boom’s Beach HouseUnwind and appreciate your hideaway in this roomy, top floor Islander Resort Villa on the west end of Ocean Isle Beach. This condo complex is a trendy spot for family retreats...

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

Comfy, classic beach house just steps to...

Classic, comfortable, and comfortable describe the Charlotte St Beach House. This classic Wrightsville Beach home as been completely modernized and is ready to host your family for the beach vacation. Located on Charlotte St, this home is walking...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

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"Almost Heaven" welcomes you with its 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and trendy inverted floorplan. Located on the fashionable East end of Holden Beach located within a short walking distance to both the glistening Atlantic Ocean and shining Intracoastal...

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

Charming Canal Home, 2 Blocks from Beach...
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Welcome to Captain Hank's (formerly Captain P's)! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom comfortable canal home can sleep 8 people, making it a ideal spot for your next family vacation. The roomy layout offers a sizable kitchen and living space with expansive...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

The Yellow Submarine

The Yellow Submarine is great place to "live" for a few days! Unwind at this refreshed vintage beach bungalow. Great location - beach access a few blocks at the end of the street. 2 beach chairs and 1 umbrella come daily from 10 to 5 Memorial Day...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sea Trail Sunset Beach | Perfect for Gol...
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Appreciate this handsome third-floor condo located right next to the Activity Center in the Royal Poste section of Sea Trail. This two-bedroom villa features 1 King in bedroom one, and 1 Queen in bedroom two, each with a cavernous bathroom...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Downtown 3BR Gem - Hot Tub - Covered Par...
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Welcome to 7th and Nun! 7th and Nun is on a corner lot that is just mins. away from everything Wilmington has to offer. Walk Score 84/100 - "Very Walkable" 1,200 Sq Ft - 1 Queen BR, 1 Full BR, 2 Twin BR, 1.5 BA, Fenced Yard + Fire Pit + Hot Tub ...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Canal front views, gorgeous sunsets and ...
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Docks, Decks and Sunsets***If you plan on bringing a dog, please let us know. We charge a $175. Non-returnable dog fee.***Welcome to your striking canal front condo! Serenity and tranquility as you watch the world go slowly by on the intracoastal...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

BIG DECK! Tiki Bar! Oceanfront Pool! Ele...
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**Luxury Oceanfront Retreat with Private Pool**Indulge in the ultimate coastal escape at this delightfully designed oceanfront condo, ideal for families or groups seeking relaxation and fun. With private beach access, a gorgeous oceanfront pool, and...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Beach House on Canal. With Easy Beach Ac...

Beach House with Canal Access in Holden Beach, NC. Feel coastal bliss in this impressive rental with private canal access. Steps away from sandy shores, indulge in serene water vistas, fishing, and waterway adventures. Modern amenities, a...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

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...