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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 in Carolina Beach in the coastal Cape Fear region, Victory Beach Vacations has more than 100 vacation rentals in all shapes and sizes to ensure that every vacationing family can find their dream home away from home on the beach. When you book your Cape Fear getaway with Victory Beach Vacations, the fun doesn’t end when you leave the beach, it continues with an array of privately-owned properties outfitted with all of the amenities needed for a fabulous beach vacation. Jenna Lanier, General Manager, explains that her family first opened the rental and property management business in 2002. At the forefront of Victory Beach operations is Lanier’s mother, Caroline Meeks. Meeks is both the Broker in Charge and co-owner with husband, Buck Meeks, who manages the Field Services team with Lanier’s husband, Scott. For nearly 20 years, the Victory Beach team has worked tirelessly to establish a network of top-of-the-line rental properties for Cape Fear visitors to enjoy. “As far as our properties go,” explains Lanier, “they are all updated, well-furnished and appointed. “We have always performed post-cleaning inspections and since the pandemic, have put freshly laundered duvets over all of the comforters between rentals.” Lanier emphasizes how important the guests experience is “we strive to give our guests a relaxing, stress free, memorable vacation.” This emphasis on customer service has led to Victory Beach Vacations having a 4.8 Google rating with over 300 reviews by happy owners and guests.In addition to Victory Beach’s superior sanitation practices, the company offers properties for every type of visitor. Choose from luxury oceanfront houses and condos to more reasonbly priced 2nd row properties with oceanviews. Many properties include pools and hot tubs as well, perfect for outdoor entertaining, and many are dog friendly. Lanier also notes that all properties are within walking or driving distance to Pleasure Island’s main attractions – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. The former, as described by Lanier, is the more commercialized of the two destinations and features a boardwalk, outdoor dining options and a plethora of weekly activities including fireworks, live music, amusement park pop-ups, and movies under the stars. Kure Beach offers a more residential feel with its fishing pier, intimate restaurants and family favorite, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.More water fun awaits, too. “There is a harbor and a canal that feed into the intercoastal. We have several properties on the harbor so guests can bring their boat, kayak, [or jet ski] and travel between islands,” says Lanier. A stay with Victory Beach Vacations is an annual pilgrimage for most. “A large percentage of guests are previous guests. Some even reserve the same property for the next year as they’re checking out,” Lanier says. “It’s almost like it’s their personal vacation home.” Even before guests arrive at their vacation destination, the Victory Beach Vacations’ website greets them with a live beach cam and exquisite aerial footage of both Carolina and Kure Beaches. See for yourself by scanning the QR code and call Victory Beach Vacations at 910.458.0868 to book your Cape Fear getaway. Start making your memories today! —Grace Silipigni
Please Note: This property is a duplex that rents as an entire home under this listing from June 15th to August 10th. From August 10th to June 15th, the individual units can be rented separately (or together): please see the separate listings for Yat Da Beach Up and Yat Da Beach Down.Yat Da Beach Up - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, Sleeps 6****Yat Da Beach Up is entirely modernized and refreshed for a fresh new look and feel. Updates include: New LVP floor, new furnishings, new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, new beds (1 queen, 2 doubles) and dressers, and a half bath addition.**** Yat Da Beach Up - Come back to the Bayou on the Beach! This Upper Level Duplex will take you back to the beach New Orleans style. Absolutely beautiful duplex home. Backyard (shared with bottom duplex) for grilling and calming with friends and family or morning coffee to get the day started. Savor your own little piece of the beach and New Orleans-style vacation in one. Yat Da Beach Up will leave your family with lasting memories of "Da Beach" for years to come!Standard Features: - Bed linens & towel sets- Boat Parking- Free WIFI- Washer & Dryer- Non SmokingNotable & Unique Features:- Beach Access: Across the street 5 homes to the right - Located on the highly sought after west end of Oak Island- Convenient to Ocean Crest Pier, Beach Pantry Store, trails, fishing, great stores, dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island- No Animals Accepted - Ocean View-Outside Shower- Within walking distance to the pier, nature trails, & fishing - Tv's in all bedrooms
- Oak Island
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 under the sun can enjoy an active excursion or just a day of splashing around at this all-encompassing amusement center.
Salt, sand, and surf await at this oceanfront vacation home on Oak Island! With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this vintage-style bungalow is ideal for families and couples looking for a timeless beachfront hideaway. The outdoor balcony offers expansive vistas of the Atlantic ocean and is the ultimate spot to relax from the lounge chairs and host evening dinners as you listen to the ocean waves. You'll even be located only 2 blocks away from the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier and fashionable eateries like Island Way! Upon walking inside from the wraparound porch, you're instantly transported back to an era where you can slow down and focus on spending quality time with those you adore. The roomy open floor plan features a comfortable living room with cozy furnishings and a flatscreen TV. A few steps away is the dining area with seating for 6 and the well-appointed kitchen that features ample counter space, a coffee maker, and everything you will need to prepare a meal during your stay. The spectacular ocean vistas continue into the master bedroom, where you will find a queen-size bed and a striking ensuite bathroom with a shower. There are two other bedrooms down the hallway from the kitchen — one features a queen-size bed and a flatscreen TV, while the other has two twin-size beds and a flatscreen TV. These bedrooms share a cozy guest bathroom with a tub/shower combination.The vibes are casual, and everything is painless here; just grab the leash for your beach adventures! There's even an outdoor shower for you and your fur kids to rinse off after a day of playing in the sand, splashing in the surf, and fishing from the beach (or pier). But the amenities don't stop there; you'll find high-speed wireless internet available for those that need to stay connected, along with a full-size washing machine and dryer. Don't wait for this special place to get booked — reserve your stay at The Last Chance today!Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear units during your stay! You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more! The choice is yours! For this home you are eligible for up to $245.00 credit on any beach gear! Book now to reserve your gear today!Please Note: Linens are included with your reservation and contain the following: flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.As you will find when selecting dates on the calendar, there are minimum stay requirements based on the season. There is a 7 nighttime minimum with a mandatory Saturday to Saturday rental pattern in the peak summer months, and there is more flexibility in the slower seasons. You can find a chart of our seasons and minimum stay requirements on our FAQ page, and please don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 scenarios, so think about the gear you’d be putting on your cart before making a decision.
2 Bedroom 2 Bath Soundside Rental Condo on Ocean Isle Beach. Located on the banks of Old Sound Creek, Dockside Landing offers unsurpassed vistas of marsh wildlife.Conveniences include a swimming pool, boat ramp and dock. 2 Queen beds and 1 Twin bed. Ideal for kayaking and fishing with an painless direct walk to beach access.
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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 facilities, the Wrightsville Beach Arboretum, and plenty of wide open green spaces, this park is a perfect spot for enjoying a little free fun in the sun, without the risk of getting sand in the shoes.
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 umbrella, we look for durability, wind ratings, weight and size.
For nearly 40 years, the same corner has been home to a staple in the Calabash community, Callahan’s. Locals and tourists alike are loyal to Callahan’s because of our vast selection of home décor, holiday décor, gifts, and apparel sprawling over 35,000 square feet. Because we are family owned and operated, Callahan’s is not only home to nearly every collectible imaginable but also to our employees, many of whom have been a part of the Callahan’s magic for over a decade and hold our business near and dear to their hearts. We strive to become a part of your family traditions and look forward to bringing you and your loved ones into our enchanting shop for many years to come.
Port City Peddler in Wilmington, NC. is the perfect destination for shoppers looking to find interesting and unique gifts, antiques, and vintage merchandise.
Providing an array of quality consignments, The Ivy Cottage has consistently been voted "Best in Wilmington" by Encore and Star News for over 21 years. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this family-owned gem is a ‘must-see’ if you’re just passing through.
E-BIKE TOURS — An Experience For All Levels! Our goal is to make you feel like a local as you explore all Wilmington has to offer. If you’re looking to check out some of the best breweries in town, visit unique neighborhoods, and take in the historic and significant sites that Wilmington is known for, then we have a tour for you. Learn more and to book your spot on a tour today!
With over 5000 sq. feet of unique retail therapy Baker Street Curiosity Shop is a must stop place to visit. A diverse group of vendors offer unusual treasures with new items daily. Antiques. Vintage. Mid century. Records. Artwork. And much more! Come take a look! Inventory changing all the time. We now have a new room in our shop; the Uranium Glass Room. It is filled with uranium and Vaseline glass that reacts with black light making it glow green! The glass is older than most of us! Come see!
Boo & Roo’s is a fun and funky little gift shop that brings a little burst of modern appeal to classic southern style. Featuring a wealth of apparel, accessories, artworks, jewelry, and everything in between, this friendly store will allow Southport visitors to dress their best and fit right into the laid-back but fashion-forward Cape Fear scene.
A Magical, Mystical, Shopping Experience You and Your Child Will never Forget!
From creamy fudge, to nautical-themed gifts, to truly unique holiday ornaments and décor, you can find everything under the sun at Callahan's of Calabash. An expansive gift store that is a landmark and popular destination in its own right, this 35,000 square foot gift shop with a wonderfully ship-shape aesthetic will thrill visitors of all ages, and offers a little something special for shoppers of all tastes.
Cape Fear Games is miles above the standard gaming store, thanks to an impressive collection of board games, cards, sports equipment, and regular special events that attract board game fans and players of all genres. Located along Oleander Drive in the heart of Wilmington, and close to a number of shopping centers, restaurants, and the University of Wilmington Campus, patrons of all ages will find a new game or hobby to explore, or can pursue their favorite card or board games with fellow fans from all across the Cape Fear region.
Celtic Creamery offers award winning Irish ice cream along with hot made to order donuts, sensational sundaes, banana splits, Celtic blend coffee. Also visit our gift shop. We offer gift’s for all occasions. Shop for baby and children’s clothing, gifts, and books. Headed to the Beach? Shop for beach coverups, hats, towels bags and totes. How about personal gifts? We offer designer soaps, lotions, scrubs and more. Home décor, jewelry, accessors and more.
Eagles Beachwear has been the premier beach store serving the Grand Strand for over 30 years and has more than 20 locations across the Myrtle Beach area. Since 1981, Eagles stores have been recognized for great selection, high quality and affordable prices.
The only enclosed mall within a 55-mile radius, Independence Mall is the Wilmington region’s dominant fashion-oriented shopping center. With more than a million square feet of space, the mall houses four anchors and a diverse variety of in-line tenants. We are currently conducting a sweeping redevelopment of this mall, which will transform it from a fully enclosed space into a modern, open-air retail destination. The redesigned space will feature a grocery-anchored power center, a completely updated enclosed mall corridor, a modern lifestyle streetscape of upscale dining and retail options, and a multi-tenant building complex that houses a wide array of specialty service providers.
New River Pottery a home décor superstore that offers everything to make a house a home! From interior décor, to outdoor accessories, furnishings, and much more!
Olde Southport Village Shoppes is a perfectly charming collection of about a half dozen local stores and services that will delight downtown explorers of all interests. Located along Howe Street, on the outskirts of the heart of the downtown area, this small shopping plaza is a charming way to experience a taste of everything this coastal community has to offer.
Looking for the largest available selection of major sandal brands? Look no further than Sandal Factory. Since our original store opening in 1990, Sandal Factory has been the premier destination for casual and outdoor sandals in South Florida and the Florida Keys, and now North Carolina!
Sunset Beach Trading Co is a “mom and pop” style shop that has veritably everything visitors need under the sun to enjoy a stellar vacation on Sunset Beach. Located on the oceanside of the bridge to the beach, and convenient for visitors staying throughout the island, patrons can pick up everything from a snow cone to sun tan lotion to keep the good times going without ever having to venture inland.
Take a load off from exploring the streets of Downtown Wilmington and settle in with a nice cigar at The Cigar Exchange. Known as the ultimate place to purchase and enjoy cigars in the heart of Wilmington, this friendly spot features a big selection of tobacco products, as well as a variety of wine to enjoy a glass and a smoke before moving on to your next Port City adventure.