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East Coast Got-Em-On King Mackerel Classic
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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
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom1 King | 2 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk BedFeel the full vacation experience at Lava Bungalow, a condo in the Ocean Walk Condominiums, just a short walk away from the gorgeous Oak Island beaches. Walk through the front door and you're greeted by the master bedroom to your right, with a king bed and an en-suite bathroom. The room feels so extravagant with its white and gold accents and tasteful decor. To your left, there are two other bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom. The first contains a twin-over-twin bunk bed as well as a queen to sleep a total of four. Mosey on through the bathroom to find the second bedroom with a queen and a twin bed; this bedroom has direct access to the balcony. The open-concept kitchen and living space provide the best way to spend quality time with your adored ones. Whether you are cooking a meal, playing card games or watching T.V. after a long day playing in the waves, this condo gives the ultimate family beach experience. The dining table seats four, and there are four additional seats at the bar. The kitchen comes equipped with cooking basics and a couple of extras to heighten your experience. Cook waffles in the waffle maker and appreciate your breakfast on the porch, or blend up a smoothie and take it to the beach!This rental supplies you with plenty of beach accessories, such as beach chairs, umbrellas and toys, so you don't have to travel with sandy shovels. It has a washer and dryer, so you're not worried about coming home with wet bathing suits. Lava Bungalow is a second-floor condo with an elevator and handicapped access. It is a seven-min. walk to Food Lion, which is the nearest grocery store. Surrounding the condominiums are tons of eateries, tasty treats and shopping, all within walking distance. Feel right at home with the ocean breeze of Oak Island!
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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.
Welcome to Palmetto Point! Our roomy, open-concept home is located less than 2 miles from Wrightsville Beach and a fast bicycle ride to eateries and shopping at Mayfair and Autumn Hall. Every room of our home is outfitted with comfort in mind. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, TWO living areas, and a GAME ROOM, there is plenty of space for everybody in your group to relax after a day out at the pool! The first floor features a huge bedroom with two full beds, a laundry room, full bathroom, and game room. The second floor is accessible with just a few stairs and features an open-concept living and dining area ideal for spending time with family & friends. You will also find a second living space with a second Intelligent TV and access to the back deck with additional dining space. Our kitchen is ideal for hosting! Entirely supplied with spices, a Keurig Duo, and countless kitchen essentials! The remaining 3 bedrooms are on the third floor, conveniently off of the living area but far enough for some peaceful time. A king bedroom with en suite bathroom is on the this floor, as well as an additional full bathroom and two additional bedrooms. And out back, the fun really begins! Have some fun in the sun in our private saltwater POOL! Savor ample seating and calming, a sundeck, grille, & a covered outdoor dining set. Located in the heart of Wilmington, there are a plethora of places to go & things to see...Wrightsville Beach, spectacular food, fresh stores, live music, and more! This home is managed locally by Lumina Property Group. Parties, events, family pets, & smoking of any kind are stringently prohibited. If found in violation, guests are subject to immediate eviction without refund. ACCOMODATIONS/FLOORING:1st FLOORING-Bedroom with TWO Full beds, Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower combo, Laundry (Washer & Dryer), Game Room with doors to the sundeck and pool. 2nd FLOORING-Open Concept Dining and Living Space with Intelligent TV-Totally outfitted Kitchen-2nd Living Space with Intelligent TV 3rd FLOORING-Primary Suite w/ King Bed, Stunning Master Bath w/ Walk-In Shower, Intelligent TV-Bedroom w/ Queen Bed, Flat Screen TV-Bedroom w/ 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds (no linens are included for the top bunk beds)-Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower comboHIGHLIGHTS:-Less than 2 miles to Wrightsville Beach-1 mile to Mayfair shopping and eateries-No Smoking of Any Kind/Family Animals NOT Permitted-Minimum Age Requirement to Rent is 25-No Parties/Events AcceptedAMENITIES:-Private Pool-Plethora of Parking in Driveway-Charcoal Grille-Wi-Fi Check in is at 4 PM and Check out is at 10 AM. We do not offer early check ins or late check outs during the high season.
- Wilmington
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 13
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.
Located on the Oak Island Golf Course & just a short walk to the beach this home is the ideal place for the golf & Beach enthusiast. Appreciate a cavernous home that has been completely modernized & refreshed with great outdoor spaces including a screened in porch and second level deck overlooking the golf course fairway! 4 Roomy bedrooms & 4 opulent bathrooms can host a bigger groups. Entirely furnished & supplied for convenience and fun including a poker table!
- Oak Island
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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.
RENOVATED IN MARCH 2024Dog friendly. Majestic vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway! Swims in the canal, kayaking, fishing from the boat dock! The location provides painless access for ocean-bound or waterway fishing trips including day trips to island beaches close by. The beach is a short 10-min. walk. A huge beach cart is supplied with room for a cooler and beach chairs. There are also 4 beach chairs and a corn hole board available for your use.When you arrive...- The prevalent "change-over" day occurred the day before. It is much easier (traffic) to get here.- Linens are supplied. Not only are the linens supplied, but the BEDS ARE MADE TOO! If RENTED FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK, towels will also be supplied.- You discover that all of the basic supplies you will need for your stay are outfitted and waiting. Even the spice cabinet is loaded up for your use. Maybe you do not need to go to the store after arrival.- You have 2 fridges. The downstairs refrigerator is turned down for cold drink storage and has an ice maker. The upstairs refrigerator also has an ice maker and is the place for food storage.- Since you are arriving on Sunday, not the prevalent "change-over" day, the landing shouldn't be as busy when you go to put your boat in the water. I also suggest loading the boat back on the trailer 11 am and 2 PM on Saturday to avoid the peak time the landing is used.The front and back decks have been modernized with cabled railings. There are gathering places on both decks but mainly on the back deck. The back deck has been redesigned to provide more usable space. on the back deck, there is a patio table with seating for 8 people. There is also a picnic table that provides ample seating for 6 people. And there are rockers for people like me who just savor sitting out and watching the boat traffic on the canal and intra-coastal waterway.The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new cabinets and countertops. More storage space was added.The vanities in both bathrooms have been refreshed.The old windows have been replaced with "peaceful" and hurricane-rated windows. Substantial living area, 4 bedrooms / 2 baths upstairs / 2 bedrooms / 1 bath downstairs. Sleeps, 13 people. Decks on the front and the canal side of the home upstairs. It also includes a patio and outdoor shower downstairs. A floating dock at the end of the walkway provides convenient docking space, flounder fishing, or a platform for swims in the canal.A washer, dryer, AND an additional refrigerator/freezer with an ice maker are included downstairs in the storage room.There is no need to go anywhere else (by land) after arrival. The patio downstairs includes all of the cooking tools needed (grilles, 2-eye gas burner, etc.) to prepare your own feasts.Ample parking for 6 cars.NOTE: There is a $100 Administrative Fee (per booking) added to the price for renting our bungalow. If you report to the owner (by e-mail, text, or phone call) that you DID NOT bring family pets, the $100 administrative fee will be refunded to you after your stay.
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 13
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 share the name of "Oak Island," and while the town extends slightly inland, encompassing the Cape Fear Regional Jetport, the rest of the community is cut off from the world by the long Elizabeth River, and a network of salty creeks and canals. This watery gap may not be particularly wide, but visitors will feel the change as soon as they cross over the bridge. Once ashore, Oak Island is a picturesque landscape of charming vacation rental homes, cool seafood restaurants and shops, and miles of ocean shoreline.
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 all their own, and a slow-as-molasses pace that invites visitors to pull up a rocking chair, take in a water view, and simply relax.
Welcome to Knot Far where you are walking distance from anywhere because you are ‘knot far’ from everything our little island has to offer! Freshly remodeled one bedroom condo and centrally located. You can savor water vistas from either of the units 2 decks. The public beach access is just steps away from the door. And you’ll appreciate the completely supplied kitchen to prepare meals when you aren’t dining at the many eateries on the island.The space• Entirely Stocked Kitchen• King Bed in Bedroom• Queen Sleeper Couch• Washer/Dryer• Intelligent TVs in Great Room and Bedroom• Keyless Entry• Beach Towels and 2 Beach Chairs Included• All Linens SuppliedGuest access-Use of entire unit-2 Parking Spots Below Unit
- Carolina Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Arlie Gardens is home to a stunning collection of natural gardens and eye-catching artworks which continually impresses visitors to the Wilmington area. Established in 1901, and originally used as a private garden for the wealthy Pembroke family, the garden has since been transformed into a public attraction that’s dotted with thousands of camellias, magnolias, wisteria, azaleas, and other southern blooms that thrive in the warm coastal climate. The azaleas are arguably the star of the show, as there are more than 100,000 red, white, and magenta hued-azaleas to admire.
Enjoy the best activities that Cape Fear region has to offer – from sunning at the local beaches to sneaking in a quick 18 holes – with a visit to the Beau Rivage Golf & Resort. Located along US Highway 421, and close to both the nicely desolate Masonboro Island and the popular Carolina Beach activities, this resort features enough amenities and diversions, both on-site and in the neighborhood, to keep all family members happily entertained.
The Cape Fear area is known for its exceptional and purely scenic golf courses, and the brilliant views and challenging field-of-play at the Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club is certainly no exception. Located just inland of the Oak Island shoreline, and convenient to visitors in Oak Island and Southport alike, this extensive club boasts a pristine golf course, an on-site restaurant, and recreation facilities that will surely keep the entire family entertained.
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Vacationers can be reasonably close to the top attractions of the Port City, but enjoy a locale that’s perched on the oceanfront, with a stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach. Located just a few miles away from some of Wilmington’s top attractions, like Arlie Gardens, this beachfront resort is the perfect place to launch a Cape Fear area-wide vacation that revolves around the breezy life at the beach.
The Oceanic is the only oceanfront restaurant and pier on Wrightsville Beach, and as such, is a very popular spot for semi-casual lunches, refined dinners, and massive special events with an Atlantic backdrop. Attached to the Crystal Pier, which provides plenty of outdoor seating as well as a killer setting for seasonal live music, the Oceanic is a popular destination for visitors who simply can’t get enough of the beach.
Wilmington visitors can enjoy a visit to one of the oldest peanut plantations in the country with an easy drive to the Poplar Grove Plantation. Located just north of the center of Wilmington along US Highway 17, this semi-remote site is a picturesque and perfectly maintained example of antebellum architecture at its most charming.
The Thistle Golf Club is an exclusive golfing destination that features 27 eye-catching and challenging holes. Featuring a traditional Scottish design, and built to mimic a club with early 1800s roots, Thistle Golf Club & Estates is an undeniably unique and scenic addition to the coastal Carolina golf scene.