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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...

????Gita Cottage: Oceanfront, Private Be...

Reasons You Will Adore Gita Cottage:* Oceanfront with Private Walkway to the Beach* Oceanfront Deck with Outdoor Dining and Seating* Parking for up to 4 Vehicles* Professionally ManagedWelcome to Gita Cottage! This oceanfront getaway combines rustic...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Dog-friendly 2nd-floor home near the bea...

The Salty FoxOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Find a true escape in the luxe comfort of this marvelous home charmingly located within a short...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 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...

Carolina Surf: 3BR Condo w/ Stunning Oce...

Summary:Don't forget to click the "♡ Save" icon to add our property to your wishlist and receive special offers!》Updated Building with Elevator to 3rd Floor Oceanfront Condo.✦Spectacular Beach Vistas and Direct Access✦Luxurious 1200 sqft...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 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...

Historical One Story Home on the Golf Co...

BEST FEATURES!Great golf course vistasSingle story homeEntirely supplied Kitchen 2 Golf carts "The Wester House" was the first home constructed on Bald Head Island and is part of the original Generator Society made up of homes constructed before...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Classic beach cottage on beautiful Wrigh...
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Classic beach bungalow on elegant Wrightsville Beach. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, and only a short walk to the beach, local stores, dining, and Johnnie Mercers Pier..Savor a classic Wrightsville Beach vacation at Casa Del Mar! Create lasting memories with...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Updated third-floor condo with WiFi, sha...
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Three BrothersOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Vacation starts now: Step into your completely refreshed, third-floor, waterfront condo and feel...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

NEWLY reno’d Canal front home, with do...

Welcome to our appealing canal-side getaway in OIB! This comfortable canal front property offers a photogenic setting with gorgeous vistas of the canal. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, it accommodates up to 11 guests. Launch your boat from the...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Cozy 1-bedroom with WiFi and AC in charm...

Escape to this delightful top floor apartment in beautiful Wilmington with a lake view and private deck and entry. This comfortable getaway features a calming bedroom and a cool living room with a cozy futon. Guests can relax in the calming...

  • Wilmington
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Sweet Carolina Cottage
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Sweet Carolina Cottage has million dollar vistas and sweet secluded serenity at the edge of Shallotte Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean! You are literally on the edge of America at this pretty beach escape! Traditional Ocean Isle Beach Cottage Appreciate...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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Freshly Remodeled “Sea La Vie” formally known as "Chasin' A Dream" is what a dream home is all about with a private Backyard Pool and beach access right across the street! Start your vacation off with "Sea La Vie” offering spectacular vistas...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10

The small but well-stocked Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is a charming little attraction that may not take very long to explore, but nevertheless presents a complete and fascinating portrait of this surprisingly long-standing beach town.

Serving as a regional hub for the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center is a unique destination in the heart of Wrightsville Beach that offers a wealth of events and activities to appeal to coastal...