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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...

Spacious brand new 4-bedroom 3-bath town...

Escape to this brilliant, brand new townhome in gorgeous Ocean Isle Beach. With 4 comfortable bedrooms including a king, 2 queen rooms, and a room with two twin beds, this appealing getaway offers a astounding stay for guests looking to savor a week...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 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...

Shore Break

Welcome to our newly modernized calming getaway in the center of Wilmington, where Southern hospitality meets coastal allure. Our comfortable 3 bedroom home is located in a serene neighborhood, just mins. away from major attractions like the...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Newly remodeled for 2025: Gorgeous 2nd r...

Welcome to our impressive second-row beach home in idyllic Ocean Isle Beach! Perfectly located just steps away from the sandy shores, this roomy and modern getaway offers the ultimate coastal hideaway for you and your adored ones.Located in a prime...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Wrightsville Beach Park

The sunny Wrightsville Beach Park, conveniently located in the heart of town, is a fantastic destination for an outdoor adventure that doesn't necessarily entail a trip to the beach. Adjacent to the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation's main...

The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2025

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

Paws & Relax Island Retreat

Summary:Paws and Unwind offers a roomy beach getaway, plenty of rooms for all of your vacation needs and is pet friendly. As you pull into the home you will find space for 3-4 cars! This home is a Duplex that offers two king bedrooms and one queen...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oak Island, NC Vacation Guide

Visitors will find an easy-to-get-to beach paradise at Oak Island, an expansive but peaceful retreat that's located an easy drive away from Wilmington, Southport, and other inland North Carolina communities. Both the main town and the island itself...

Downtown Southport, NC

Southport's downtown is a genuinely unique destination that combines all the charms of a laid-back coastal village with historic southern architecture and style. The end result is a collection of restaurants, museums, shops and services with a flair...

Family Beach House - no longer renting, ...

We've so adored sharing our home these last multiple years, but we're going to savor living on Sunset Beach full time. If you've stayd with us in past, thank you so much again. And for those just coming to Sunset, perhaps we'll see you on the...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport Educational Activities

Established in the 1700s, and boasting a landscape of unique coastal ecosystems, Southport is a prime destination to learn about the history, environment, and culture of the scenic Brunswick region. From unique museums and monuments, to outdoor...

Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island, a roughly 5 square mile southern North Carolina barrier island that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, may be a small and secluded island destination, but it makes up for its size with a world of exclusive and elite vacation style.

50 Steps From the Beach

Dietrich Beach House Ocean View and Marina ViewAccepts Short Stays 8 Bedrooms / 6 1/2 Bathrooms / Sleeps 17Not even 50 steps from the beach access, come and appreciate the best of the best of Carolina Beach at Dietrich Beach House, the epitome of a...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve

Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an...

Southport, NC Rainy Day Activities

One of the great aspects about a cultured and unique destination like Southport is that the occasional rainy day never puts a damper on the fun. The town is brimming with unique attractions, shops, and activities that are perfect to enjoy on a rainy...

Live Like a Local in Carolina Beach
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(51)

So lovingly named 'Little Blue,' this home offers everything you need, with the local feel. Located off the beaten path, Little Blue has painless access to the Carolina Beach Lake, Mike Chappell Park, the new Carolina Beach Greenway, and is walking...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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"The Sand Dollar" a amazing 3 bedroom 3 bath duplex with remarkable vistas of the Atlantic Ocean Step off your own private deck right onto the sand from this beautiful home on the West End of Holden Beach, NC. Savor spectacular vistas from sunrise...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport, NC History

The lower Cape Fear region was explored in the 1521 and again in 1526 by the Spanish. They chose to move on, due to poor soil and lack of adequate fresh water supplies.

Southport, NC Activities for Kids

When it comes to activities for kids, Southport is a veritable playground. Stocked with unique public parks, a collection of shops, and ample places to explore, there’s no shortage of adventures waiting for visitors of all ages and interests...

BURDEN'S END in OIB - 3 minutes to sand!
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Life is too short to be structured all the time, so come visit Burden’s End for a week, a month, or just a long weekend. Being so close to the beach (under 3 mins. to sand!) is priceless!! Some of our amenities:• Stand-alone home, 4 bedrooms, 3...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Southport, NC Boating Guide

With a location on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear River, the Elizabeth River, and even the Atlantic Ocean, Southport is a paradise for mariners. The town and the surrounding area is stocked with unique shops, restaurants, and...

Driving on the Beach - Cape Fear and Brunswick Islands

The coastline of North Carolina is unique in that beach-goers have ample opportunities to explore the shoreline from the comfort and convenience of a 4WD vehicle. From the northern Outer Banks along the Virginia state border to the sunny beach towns...

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"The Turtle House" is a Bright and well appointed Ocean Front Home, 3 bedrooms & 3 baths with excellent Ocean, Marsh and Intracoastal Waterway vistas! Step off your own private deck right onto the sand from this elegant home on the West End of...

  • Holden Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11

Bald Head Historic Island Tours works in conjunction with the Old Baldy Foundation to introduce Cape Fear vacationers to the historic Bald Head Island, or “Old Baldy” lighthouse. Located on a 10-acre site on the secluded Bald Head...

There's a reason why the wild terrain of Bald Head Island and its surrounding islands remains distinctively wild, and the primary responsibility of retaining this native nature is in the hands of the local Bald Head Island Conservancy. Overseeing a...

Take a trip back in time and embark on an exploration of one of the East Coast’s oldest lighthouses with a visit to “Old Baldy,” or more formally, the Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Located on the western heart of Bald Head Island...