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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...

Ocean View Condo w/Ocean Front Pool & Be...
4.3
(47)

This top (3rd floor) unit has elevator and covered parking for simple entry and exit. Bedroom arrangement: 2 kings, 4 double and one twin. Nicely decorated, located in an modren community on peaceful, wide family beach. Ocean Isle Beach is a great...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Quiet pleasant house near UNC-W, bike tr...
4.7
(53)

Feel completely at home in this three bedroom, two full baths one-story ranch style home which includes a sizable glassed-in porch, enormous great room, and an open ambiance. It is fenced in and has a secure backyard. Quiet and friendly neighborhood...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Second row Beach Haven, 5 bedrooms

Welcome to Beach Haven. This warm and inviting 5 bedroom 5 bath home is filled with natural light and is conveniently located within walking distance to the center of the island and is just across the street from the beach. It offers a practical and...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2025

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

Dock in the backyard! 5 min walk to the ...

4 BR/ 2 BA Unfurnished located on canal on Ocean Isle Beach, great location with direct access to ICW for boating and direct access to Beach via public access, property features enormous rear deck offering vistas of the canal & ICW.Bedrooms...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wilmington Riverwalk

The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate more interest and tourism to the Cape Fear River waterfront regions of...

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...

Five bedroom home on Bald Head Island's ...

Escaping to Bald Head Island to get away from it all is a pastime adored by many. Secret O Life on Bald Head Island’s East Beach offers a place to see vividly the ocean, the cycles of the moon and the rising sun. This five-bedroom home has broad...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Southport, NC Fishing Guide

With a backbone in both commercial and recreational fishing, it should come as no surprise that fishing is big in Southport. This small community’s love of fishing is visible around every corner – from the specials boards of local...

Southport, NC Shelling Guide

Southport can easily serve as a launching point for a myriad of shelling adventures. From this small community on the Cape Fear River, visitors can board a ferry to Bald Head Island, Fort Fisher, or even take a cruise to smaller and lesser-known...

Coastal Living: 2 Living Areas, 2 Gourme...
4.7
(3)

6 Bedrooms | 4 Full Bathrooms 2 Kings | 5 Queens | 2 TwinsSix Digital Intelligent TVs w/DVD players, stereo w/CD & cassette deck, phone, videos, games and books. 6000 square feet with two open living & dining areas, two well outfitted gourmet...

  • Oak Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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.

Southport, NC Camping Guide

From picturesque beaches that straddle the state border, to sunny destinations found just inland of the Cape Fear River, the Southport region is dotted with an array of campgrounds that will entice visitors of all outdoorsy tastes. The options are...

Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Mo...
4.8
(116)

This appealing 1960's Cottage is a 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom single story home. The Oceanfront location has roughly 1200 square feet, refreshed bathrooms with tile showers while the home maintains the original 1960's appeal with Wood Floors in the...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Hobbs Realty - Unwind in \

You can count on appreciating that salty sea air when you choose this home for your Holden Beach hideaway!Handsome inside and out, this Hobbs Intelligent Home offers three covered porches, a private boardwalk to the beach, and a private oceanside...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Southport, NC Museums

The lower Cape Fear region has played a role in American history since the region was first discovered by Spanish explorers and English colonists. At the same time, the local coastal habitats have been heralded (and preserved) as some of the most...

Southport, NC History

Southport is one of the oldest communities in coastal North Carolina, and as such, the town has ties to virtually every major American event. From its initial discovery centuries ago by European explorers, to its role in the American Revolution and...

Pool. Gym. Close to Convention Center.

Sleeps up to 6 people (Max 5 or 6 adults)• Indoor pool• Breakfast (Free)• Evening Socials: (Free) • Laptop-friendly space• Wi-Fi (Free)• Parking (Free)• Exercise Center: 24-hour• Business center: 24-hour• Shared Bar-B-Que area•...

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

Southport, NC Scenic Spots

Southport is a town that is renowned for beauty. With charming downtown streets that are lined with cottages and enticing boutiques, a range of paddling and walking trails, and miles of water in every direction, it’s no wonder that a favorite...

Station One - 6K Spalt - Oceanfront cond...
5.0
(1)

6th Floor, End Unit: 3 bedroom 2 bath oceanfront condo at Station One. This unit has extraordinary vistas of all of Wrightsville Beach. There is an ocean front balcony off the living room, ocean and sound vistas from the dining room, and a sound...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Cap off a leisurely day of exploring Southport with a scenic walk along the waterfront, courtesy of the Southport Pier and Riverwalk.  Located on the edge of Howe and Bay Streets, and therefore easy to reach for veritably any Downtown Explorer...

Southport Marsh Walk

Nature lovers who want to take an in-depth and self-guided exploration of Southport's wild terrain can take an easy stroll down the "Marsh Walk." This long boardwalk that begins along Brunswick Avenue on the edges of the busy downtown ends...

Southport Marina

Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as not only is the marina itself...

Southport Waterfront Park

While Downtown Southport has an ample supply of wide front porches to take a load off and enjoy a breeze, many longtime visitors attest there's no better place to relax than the Southport waterfront Park.

Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular...

La Polena's Southern style estate overlooking the Cape Fear River offers the perfect balance between a modern simplistic design and old world warmth.  If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, Southport’s Figurehead is...

The Historic Riverwalk in Downtown Southport will quickly introduce newcomers to the waterfront scene in this coastal community, and will surely instill a newfound appreciation and overall enthrallment with this scenic laid-back region.

Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve is found just south of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and is one of the three original 1985 National Estuarine Research Reserve components dedicated by NOAA and the Division of Coastal Management. Encompassing a...