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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...

Dog-friendly home near Intracoastal with...
5.0
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Gone IntracoastalOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'This adorable home is located in a peaceful mainland community a couple of blocks from the...

  • 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...

Waterway Home with Private Dock, Private...

Totally outfitted waterway home with a private dock and private pool. All the amenities of home. Handsome vistas and fenced in yard for the kids and approved family pets. Private pool in the backyard and just 5 mins. to the beach. Linens and towels...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Scenic Spots in Wilmington, NC

From antebellum mansions that steal the scene, to stunning waterfront vistas that can be admired from the downtown streets, Wilmington is a city that is brimming with beauty in every direction. On your next Wilmington vacation, pack along your...

Animal Trail - Your Escape at the Beach!...

Located in Wilmington, this enchanting home offers 3 comfortable bedrooms - one with a king bed, one with a queen bed, and one with two twin beds. With amenities like WiFi, a washer and dryer, an arcade machine, multiple intelligent TVs, and two...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

The small but well-stocked Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is a charming little attraction that may not take very long to explore, but nevertheless presents a complete and fascinating portrait of this surprisingly long-standing beach town.

Wrightsville Beach Vacation Rentals

While Wrightsville Beach has a collection of hotels and motels, the primary type of accommodations in this region are vacation rentals. There are literally hundreds of vacation rentals in the town of Wrightsville Beach, which are scattered...

Extra large first floor condo with indoo...
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Largest 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1st floor unit (1275sqft) in the complex. Across the street from the Intracoastal Waterway and a short drive to one of the nicest beaches on the east coast (Sunset Beach, NC). Main bedroom has 2 double beds, dresser and a...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shell Island

Shell Island may not be a familiar term for new visitors to Wrightsville Beach, but it’s certainly well-known among locals and historians who like to explore the original roots of the area. Referring to the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach...

Wrightsville Beach Historic Postcards

Wrightsville Beach is a family destination without the carnival atmosphere and maintains over 3000 permanent residents. That number swells to over 30,000 in the tourist season.

NEW! Oceanfront, Pool, Pickleball, Tiki ...

"Salty Paddles at the Point" is a BRAND NEW (finished in early 2024) luxury home on the highly desired West End of Oak Island. Your dream hideaway awaits! Designed to maximize the expansive ocean vistas, relax in our open concept great room or...

  • Oak Island
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Downtown Wilmington, NC

For many visitors, the waterfront downtown region is where the action is in Wilmington, and an extended visit to this area is the highlight, if not the majority, of a great Wilmington vacation. Downtown Wilmington is steeped in history, filled with...

Wilmington, NC Campgrounds and RV Parks

The camping scene in the greater Wilmington area is just as diverse and inviting as the city itself. From incredible all-inclusive campgrounds that has all the amenities of a world-class resort, to smaller and rustic destinations on the edge of a...

A Blusea | Oceanfront + Community Pool!
4.9
(12)

Welcome to A BluSea at Sands III, your ideal oceanfront escape in Carolina Beach, NC! This second-floor condo is your ticket to handsome ocean vistas and beachfront bliss.With two bedrooms and two baths, A BluSea comfortably sleeps six. The master...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wrightsville Beach Guide

One of the largest attractions in Wrightsville Beach – both literally and figuratively – is the town’s miles of ocean-facing shoreline. And over the decades, the local beaches are the prime reason why millions of visitors have...

Top 10 Attractions in Wilmington, NC

With centuries of history, a coveted arts scene, and a brilliant setting against the Cape Fear River, Wilmington’s inherent legacy and culture produces a stellar collection of attractions that will entice any visitor. Discover a port community...

Oceanfront Free EV charger & GolfCart, P...

Summary:Welcome to our gorgeous oceanfront with pool, vacation rental. Our cavernous 2 bedroom property is ideal for a group looking for a extravagant beach hideaway. With charming vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, this rental provides a one-of-a-kind...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4BR/2BA Home, Oceanfront, Sleeps 12
4.3
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Wave Rider - 4 Bedroom 2 Bath House, Oceanfront, Sleeps 12Standard Features:- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home- Entirely equipped kitchen- Free Wi-Fi- Drip Coffee Maker...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Cape Fear River

While Wilmington visitors will arguably enjoy the best views of the Cape Fear River, this distinctive river actually spreads out throughout most of the coastal and piedmont regions of North Carolina, originating in the town of Haywood, just north of...

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...

Shrimply the Best -105 SE 53rd Street- C...

GUESS WHAT - YOU JUST DISCOVERED SHRIMPLY THE BEST!  Designed, decorated and equipped with huge families in mind you’ll find it all at Shrimply the Finest with over 4,500 square feet for everybody to spread out while your own private pool and...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Wilmington, NC History

The history of Wilmington is one of the biggest lures for vacationers, as this popular Port City has an undeniably fascinating background that can be effortlessly explored and uncovered today. From its early roots at the dawn of the Colonial era, to...

Cape Fear & Brunswick Islands Fishing Guide

Whether a visitor lands in the inland regions of Wilmington and mainland New Hanover County, or the coastal vacation hotspots of Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach, fishing is always readily available – and celebrated – in the Cape...

2 Claws Up / 1328 W. Beach Drive - Coast...

2 CLAWS UP gets two thumbs up as the spot for your next most impressive and memorable summer beach vacation or weekend hideaway!  2 Claws up sits on the 2nd row of the beautiful west end of Oak Island with beach access literally across the street...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9

Celtic Creamery offers award winning Irish ice cream along with hot made to order donuts, sensational sundaes, banana splits, Celtic blend coffee. Also visit our gift shop. We offer gift’s for all occasions. Shop for baby and children’s...

Pop’s Diner is a nostalgic little eatery that will bring a smile to any Carolina Beach vacationer’s face. Carolina Beach's only late night diner that is open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and late night!  Featuring a cool...

We surf, we SUP, and we love healthy stuff! Join us at Wrighsville Beach’s hottest spot for cooling off with your favorite organic juice, superfood smoothies, cold press juice cleanses, acai and pitaya bowls, and frozen yogurt. We also offer...

Enjoy a little old school fun, a refreshing ice cream cone, or a decadently sweet breakfast with a visit to The Breakers Arcade & Grill, which is found in the heart of Ocean Isle Beach. This family-friendly destination that provides an easy...