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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
"Windansea" on Bald Head IslandHIGHLIGHTS:Home Sleeps 11 - K in Master, K in Second Master, Guest Room with Q, Guest Room with Q and Trundle, and K in Crofter4 Full and 1 Half Bath and an Outdoor ShowerBHI Club and Shoals are both available- for separate purchase *1 Six Passenger Golf Cart and 1 Four Passenger Golf CartPet Friendly - 1 Dog Max - 50 lbs. or less - Exceptions ConsideredDrip Coffee Makers and Keurig MachinesTV'S in Living Room and all BedroomsLinens and Bath Towel Linen Service Beach Chairs, Umbrella, Beach Toys, Beach Towels Supplied“Windansea" is an architectural beauty that greets you with coastal elegance at every turn. Life outside is where the true BHI memories are made, and this home provides it in abundance. You will be greeted by a southern lower level covered front porch where you can appreciate calming while listening to the ocean. Have coffee or beverages or take refuge from the sun or rain on the gorgeous second level porch. Outdoor living continues with the unique 3rd-story covered deck high above the tree-tops (affectionately called “the nest”) which is really an extended outdoor second “family room” where you will likely spend a significant amount of your time relaxing and socializing. It is equipped with an outside kitchen, cushy seating and ocean breezes and vistas. You will appreciate to use this hard-to-leave location for morning coffee, afternoon napping, meal grilling, evening drinks, and of course sunset watching. And if you want still more outdoor space, savor the two lower screened-in porches (one relaxing, one dining), multiple kid hangout places, and a private fenced-in yard.Windansea is located on a private, huge lot, surrounded by trees and natural vegetation just steps to the Ocean and Shoals Club. Between 212 and 214 Portsmouth Way you will find a wooden plank pathway that goes over the “hill" where you cross Station House Way to #41 Beach Access. The home is laid out in a reverse floor plan with the primary living space on the second floor, which is at the tree-top level accepting for sunlight to cascade in from the sunrise to sunset. There are dual Master Bedrooms both with King-size Beds and ensuite Bathrooms giving you the choice to sleep downstairs (closer to younger kids) or upstairs (further from older ones). There are two Queen Guest rooms - one with a trundle bed and they share a Jack and Jill bathroom. And, if you need an escape or have a bigger group, there is a separate Crofter over the double Garage area that is the 5th Bedroom with a King Bed and an ensuite Bathroom, mini-refrigerator and counter. “Close but still away” is how we like to describe this private space. The Crofter Deck is a ideal spot for stargazing after a relaxing day at the beach.The main living area is open, sizable and can hold tons of people at any one time, making family gatherings super painless and all inclusive. The entirely supplied Gourmet Kitchen will allow the chef in your group to make memorable meals for all to enjoy while dining at the XL dining table. In true BHI fashion, comfortable spaces mesh effortlessly with high end finishes - 10’+ ceilings, enormous Bedrooms, constructed-ins, this high-end bespoke home construction has it all to make your BHI vacation a great one. Windansea's namesake is from another well-known beach from the owner's original hometown of La Jolla, California and is definitely a home that will enhance your family vacation and help you create lasting memories for years to come. *Club memberships are optional and subject to availability. The costs are not supplied with the rental of the home.*Homes with fireplaces are deactivated for the safety of the home and guests. *There may be security cameras covering the exterior of the home for the safety of the home and guests. *We cannot guarantee the condition or availability of any bicycles that may come with the home.
- Bald Head Island
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 2nd Level Condo2 Queens | 1 Double Daybed | 1 Twin TrundleEnsure your next vacation is a true Beach Retreat with a stay at this coastal-chic condo. This upper level corner unit offers enhanced privacy and impressive vistas of the sea and shore, as well as painless access to the pool located one building away.Gather on the comfortable sectional to listen to the waves or catch up on your favorite shows. The close by dining table seats six for meals or family game nights, with an additional two seats available at the pass-through breakfast bar. The kitchen is completely equipped for all your cooking needs, providing all major appliances as well as both a coffee maker and blender.Each bedroom provides its own TV, so there's no need to argue over what to watch after the sun sets in the evening. The master suite is furnished with a queen bed and offers direct access to the oceanfront balcony as well as an ensuite bathroom with a step-in shower. Down the hall, the other two bedrooms share hall access to a full bathroom with a standard tub/shower combo. One bedroom has a queen bed, while the other has a double daybed with a twin trundle tucked underneath.On the private oceanfront balcony, you'll find a bar height table along with four captain's chairs. Watch the sunlight play on the water or the dolphins play in the surf as you sip your morning coffee or appreciate a meal al fresco. At the front entrance, a convenient bench and chair provide a perch to remove wet shoes or take in the sea air.On the lower parking level, guests have access to a lockable storage closet that is outfitted with beach chairs, toys and an umbrella. Access the beach via the close by community walkway, and when you need a break from the sun and surf leave the sand behind thanks to outdoor showers with hot and cold water. The oceanfront community pool is located just one building away - close enough to walk to in just a couple of mins. but far enough away to not disturb your peaceful time.In the evenings, walk along the beach to savor oceanfront dining at Koko Cabana or live music and drinks at The Lazy Turtle. Grocery stores, beach stores and additional dining and nightlife options can be reached in ten mins. or less by car. Or head over the bridge to discover Southport, Wilmington or other close by day trip options. Make the most of your Beach Retreat and book today!
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 7
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.
The Southport Salty Patriot is a comfortable 1930s beach bungalow that is ideal for your coastal getaway! Centrally-located and walking distance to downtown Southport, you can savor the stores and eateries, spend the day at close by Oak Island, or take the ferry over to handsome Bald Head island...countless possibilities! The home is refreshed throughout and attractively designed. The backyard is completely fenced with a firepit so you and your family can be comfort...come appreciate our coastal beach town!The Southport Salty Patriot sits in a cozy neighborhood right outside of downtown Southport. As you pull up to the home you will see our red, white, and blue home that was the inspiration for the name! There is a gravel drive to the right where you can park. You will then enter through the red door on the HUGE front porch!As you enter the home, you will see that it has an open layout that is great for hosting your crew. Simple to entertain and stay connected through the stay. On your right will be the living area where there is a giant sectional for your movie nights or naps after the beach! The home has a Intelligent TV for all your viewing needs. This living space is open to the dining area that has a huge table for your meals or game nights! On the other side of the dining area is a bar which is part of the entirely loaded kitchen! This kitchen is ready to roll for you and has tons of space for all your cooking needs.To the left of the home you will find the bedrooms. The first bedroom has two beds in it. A queen bed, a twin bed, and trundle underneath are all there with full linens. This room has a Intelligent TV so you can escape for a bit or have a place for the kids to watch a movie! The Primary bedroom is closer to the back of the home where there is a queen bed and an en suite. This room and bathroom are very cavernous. Appreciate an marvelous CLAWFOOT bathtub and walk in shower on your calming evenings in this luxury getaway!In the back of the home, you have access to a modern full bath and laundry room! There you will also find some beach essentials like a chair, cooler and more.Outback we have a FULLY fenced backyard with a firepit, seating, and a table. Its a great place to hang with the family, enjoy meals, or have a little fire in the evening. It really helps you have your private space back there and make your life easier if you are traveling with kids or family pets! Guests will have access to the entire home, there is no shared areas. We want you to treat it as your own and be cozy. We are here to assist in any way we can.Other things to note:South Port is an extraordinary little town with painless access to other parts of the coast. You will have a great time here with simple access to downtown Southport, the beach, and plenty of other options to discover if you want to mix things up!We want to make sure your experience is the best it can be. Please let us know if it is not 5 Star worthy! We want to be proactive to fix problems and not hear about them after you already left. Thanks for choosing our home!
- Southport
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Annex is a hip spot for surfers and vacationers alike who are cruising to the Wrightsville Beach shoreline. Located on the edge of the causeway bridge, this destination is part sporting goods store, part clothing shop, part surf shop, and part coffee house, which allows everyone to indulge their favorite vacation pastime (shopping, watersports, or just enjoying a hot or ice cold caffeinated treat), without ever leaving this single spot.
Wrightsville Beach has a dedicated local and visiting surfing community, and newcomers or old pros who need to upgrade their equipment and gear can make an easy stop at Aussie Island Surf Shop. Located on Lumina Avenue, just off the Channel Bridge and only a few blocks away from the beach, this central destination can supply surfers with everything they need to tackle the local waves, from spring suits to new boards.
Locally owned and operated since 2002, CB Surf Shop has steadily grown over the years to become one of Carolina Beach's premiere shopping destinations. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff is always happy to help, because they want everyone to enjoy the coastal lifestyle. In addition to their large selection of surfboards and equipment, CB Surf Shop is proud to offer a vast assortment of quality men's and women's apparel, sandals, sunglasses, surf accessories and much more.
You can find everything under the sun for a fantastic vacation along the Carolina coastline with a visit to Carolina Beach’s own Pleasure Island Rentals. Located in the heart of the action and easy to reach for visitors all along the shoreline, this expansive company is well known for its huge inventory, fantastic customer service, and countless fun experiences in Carolina Beach.
From wet suits and body boards, to Stand-up paddle board (SUP) or surfing lessons, the iconic South End Surf Shop has everything a vacationer needs to go out and enjoy those pristine Atlantic waves. Located in a historic brick building in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, this all-encompassing surf shop is a celebration of the community’s love of life on the water, and is a perfect launching point for a host of on-the-water adventures.
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.