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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...

Coastal home near golf courses and close...

Coastal GemOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Discover your dream vacation in this freshly constructed (2024) ranch-style home in Ocean Isle...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

3rd Floor Condo w/ Peekaboo View

Welcome to the Salty Shore Retreat. Steps to the ocean and public beach access this condo is only a short walk to the CB Pier and Tiki Bar, a short ride to the boardwalk and Freeman Park beach. Outfitted with a queen size master bed, pull out couch...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Hobbs Realty - Fall in love in this beau...

Fall in appreciate with Holden Beach while calming at this handsome oceanfront home! This home has a private beach access and a fenced-in private pool (open from Easter - October). Appreciate the ocean vistas from the covered porch. Rinse off after...

  • Holden Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

 Beautiful new Custom Oceanfront home wi...
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OCEAN FRONT 5 Bedroom, 6.5 Baths, sleeps 22. Picture yourself as one of our first guests in this pretty, new for 2017 ocean front beach home. Endless Summer is a bespoke constructed 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath gem that is professionally decorated and...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
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...

Oceanfront condo with direct beach acces...

Beach View Escape Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your beachfront getaway in Oak Island, NC! This beautiful condo offers striking...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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.

Breezy and stress-free oceanfront cottag...

Breezy and anxiety-complimentary ocean themed decor with ocean vistas from every room and two private ocean facing decks will make you wish this vacation never ended! Centrally located, this home will give you all Oak Island has to offer. Directly...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Southport Live Oak Cottage

This home is new construction (2020) with upgraded furnishings! It is surrounded by handsome Live Oak trees and is on a peaceful street only a pleasant seven-block walk to Waterfront Park and all the great eateries and stores that historic Southport...

  • Southport
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
7 On 2nd In Historic Wilmington

Appreciate a modren experience at this centrally-located getaway! Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington! Once you enter thru the security doors, you are greeted by a impressive courtyard which leads you to your handsome condo. It has been...

  • Wilmington
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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 Built Beauty! It's Totally Worth I...

(4BR, 3.5BA, 2K,3Q, 2Tw, SLPs 10, 2 Golf Carts, Sunday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 11:00AM / CHECK IN 5:30PM)Be one of the first to book! Located under sprawling Live Oaks, this newly-constructed four-bedroom/3.5-bath Bald Head Island Maritime...

  • Bald Head Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Isle Return - Oceanview 8 bedrooms w/ po...

Isle Return has 8 bedrooms and 7.5 baths. It offers a pool that can be heated, an elevator ascending to all three levels of the property, covered wrap around decks with some of the best vistas on the island of the Atlantic Ocean and Jinks Creek. The...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
Cape Fear Riverboats

Narrated sightseeing tours, & private charters on the Cape Fear River. Featuring the Henrietta.  Cape Fear Riverboats is Wilmington NC’s longest continuously running cruise line. We’ve been in business since 1987 and are...

Captain Charles Robbins' Cape Fear River Adventures is a top-rated touring company that takes explorers to the backwaters of the local Cape Fear rivers and streams where the local wildlife thrives. From basic on-the-water skills like boating...

Enjoy a view of Downtown Wilmington from the middle of the Cape Fear River with a sailing tour provided by Sail Wilmington NC. This friendly sailing tour company allows visitors to catch an in-depth perspective of Wilmington the way it deserves to...

Shamrock Sailing offers cruises on a classic 42 ft. Sparkman & Stephens yawl. With a six passenger maximum per cruise, this is a spectacular way to see the waterways, barrier islands, and marine life surrounding Wrightsville Beach. Ginger ale...

Welcome to Wilmington Water Tours and the “Wilmington” tour boat on the Cape Fear River. Experience the River on their 49 passenger motorized catamaran with a full bar and restroom. Doug Springer, his wife Diane Upton and their partners...

Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington visitors can enjoy a truly high flying adventure without ever leaving the Cape Fear coastline with Wrightsville Parasailing Company. Established in 1998, this locally renowned parasailing company has launched more...