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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...

Modern Single Family House 2 blocks from...

Kick back and relax in this calm, classy space. Come and appreciate this home that our family constructed in 2018. Savor the entire home on a peaceful street only 2 blocks from handsome Carolina Beach with a amazing front porch and enclosed patio...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Spacious 3BR Townhome 1 Block to Johnnie...
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Welcome to "Sherman", your ideal oceanside getaway in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Perfectly located less than a block from the shining Atlantic and just around the corner from Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 Perfect Luxury Ocean Front Condo Vac...
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Sun Bum at William & Mary is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 3rd floor oceanfront condo in Carolina Beach, ideal for a family of 6. The living room, dining area, and kitchen are oceanfront. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and is well equipped...

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

Wonderful Cottage on the Lagoon! 2 Carts...
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BEST FEATURES!Lagoon Vistas!Screened in porch for wildlife watching Pet Friendly!Two golf carts This freshly modernized bungalow is centrally located in the forest of Bald Head Island overlooking a lagoon and close to everything. The calming...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Prime location and the perfect getaway f...
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Unit #202 provides our guests with a comfortable and cozy condo in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Prime location and steps away to the elegant beach, convenient grocery store, enormous variety of eateries, multiple boutique stores and The Shed...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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.

cute home close to UNCW

Welcome to Daydream_Wilmington! This 3 bedroom/1 bathroom 1950's bungalow has been refreshed from head to toe with a completely updated kitchen & bathroom, new windows, new deck, new roof, and new outdoor shower. The close proximity to UNCW (3...

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

2nd Row 4BR beach home with private pool...

Wait until you pull into the driveway at Lion by the Sea!This impressive 4 BR, 3.5 BA is home conveniently located on East Beach Dr with the Publix grocery store and Middleton Park only a few blocks away! It features an inverted floor plan and sits...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
 TOP FLOOR VILLA WITH WONDERFUL VIEW OF ...

Well maintained, luxury top floor villa offers unobstructed vistas of the ocean - relax on the deck while listening to the waves crashing ashore. From the kitchen table watch the dolphins going by. FANTASTIC OCEAN VIEWS! The Island Resort is...

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

Newly redecorated ocean views, 3 stop el...

This gorgeous 4 bedroom home is a reverse floor plan, meaning that living area is on the top floor which provides expansive vistas of the bay, ocean, and intracoastal waterway. The home features, wood floors, nine foot ceilings, sleeping for 12...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Updated Condo Just Steps from the Beach ...
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Location, Location, Location!This handsomely modernized one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and handsome scenery. Perched on the third floor (no elevator access), this beautiful unit features gorgeous...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Oak Island Lighthouse

The Oak Island Lighthouse and Coast Guard station have a long history together, and the tall lighthouse tower stands as a welcoming beacon to visitors who head to these picturesque shores. As the newest lighthouse in North Carolina, the distinctive...

On Oak Island, even getting to the beach can be a scenic and relaxed adventure, thanks to the collection of Environmental Overlook Trails that lead visitors from the Intracoastal Waterway-bordering sections of town to the beachfront neighborhoods...

The eastern tip of Oak Island is figuratively guarded by the long abandoned Fort Caswell, a centuries old but still relatively intact structure that originally encompassed a huge portion of the island. Today, the structure is a landmark within the...

The maze of barrier islands, rivers, inlets, and inland icons that comprise the Cape Fear area can be viewed from a sky-high and much clearer perspective with an out-of-this-world trip that’s guided by High Tide Helicopters. Located on the...

Take a break from the beach and enjoy the winding canals and creeks that border the Elizabeth and Cape Fear Rivers with a visit to the May Moore Park. This small destination, located on the northeastern side of Oak Island, is within walking distance...