Please join us for the 2025 Back Door Kitchen Tour on Saturday, October 11th, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine! Presented by Residents of Old Wilmington, this annual tour raises money that ROW uses to fund grants for local nonprofit organizations doing much-needed work to improve the quality of life in Wilmington. Our 2025 recipients, granted money raised from the 2024 Back Door Kitchen Tour, include Carousel Center, DREAMS Center for Arts Education, Castle Street Collective, Williston Middle School, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, Sister Isaac Center, and Brooklyn Arts Music Academy.
Go behind the scenes of one of the most famous attractions along the Cape Fear River with this in-depth tour of Wilmington’s most treasured landmark, the USS Battleship North Carolina. This special one-afternoon-only tour takes participants deep into the depths of the ship, and is an illuminating look into one of the most famous battleships of the World War II era.
Head to one of the Cape Fear region’s most charming and historic destinations just north of the Wilmington city limits for this annual event that adds a little extra sparkle and fun to the holiday season. A Merry Little Christmas Festival is held at the Poplar Grove Plantation, and is a fun-filled celebration that will delight visitors of all ages with a host of holiday activities and events.
Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.
Pleasure Island is inherently known for celebrating life on the water, and at this holiday event, spectators and participants alike will enjoy a glowing show in one of the prettiest corners of the waterfront Cape Fear region. The Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla is an annual tradition that rings in the holidays with plenty of dazzling style, and which is sure to charm and delight anyone with a front-row seat along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Join in the fun of the season and enjoy a days-long festival that highlights the community spirit of Southport by attending the highly anticipated WinterFest festival. This annual celebration features a wealth of activities at landmarks and popular spots throughout the coastal town, and is a great way to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while taking in everything this popular vacation destination has to offer.
Head to one of the Cape Fear region’s most charming and historic destinations just north of the Wilmington city limits for this annual event that adds a little extra sparkle and fun to the holiday season. A Merry Little Christmas Festival is held at the Poplar Grove Plantation, and is a fun-filled celebration that will delight visitors of all ages with a host of holiday activities and events.
For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has reigned supreme as one of the biggest and best festivals along the southeast coastline, and newcomers are welcome to join in the fun to experience full days of vendors, live music, parades, and other events that shine a spotlight on the lively city of Wilmington. Founded in 1948, the North Carolina Azalea Festival has emerged as one of the most anticipated events in the state, and the celebration attracts visitors from all over the world who want to discover how enchanting the Cape Fear region can be.
Riverfront Park, which encompasses a decent chunk of the popular Downtown Riverwalk, is a scenic region which will lure visitors into pulling up a bench seat, staying a while, and enjoying the miles of Cape Fear River views on the horizon.
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.
28B Sea Colony-Bullard Realty Second Level Walkup Oceanfront One Bedroom End UnitThis well maintained condo is the ideal place for your next vacation! Unwind on the sizable oceanfront deck and bask in the gentle ocean breeze while appreciating the expansive vistas this end unit offers. Take in the entire ocean vista to the east and you can also see south to the World Famous Kure Beach Pier. Laminate floor in all living areas and a bright, beachy décor await you! Ceiling fan in living area. Step across the street for homemade food at Granny's Country Kitchen or walk a short distance to the Tiki Hut located on a pier over the sea for refreshments & delicious seafood, along with live entertainment in season. Beds: Q, Twin in hallway alcove and New Q couch sleeper. Remodeled bath with Ceramic Shower/Tub. Balcony has rain diverter roof.Unit features wireless internet service! LINEN PROVIDED WITH RENTAL.Make your reservations today...as this unit is very trendy! min. occupancy - 5 GUESTS MUST BE 25 OR ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT FOR DURATION OF STAYNon SmokingNo Family AnimalsOwners require 2 nighttime minimum, Holidays are 3 nights and Sat-Sat in peak.Owner requests smoking on deck ONLY,with doors closed. And remember to dispose of butts responsibly!
- Carolina Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 5
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
Oak Tree Breeze 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 impressive home in Wilmington, NC, where comfort and convenience await you. This pretty home features a comfortable queen bed, ensuring a restful nighttime's sleep, along with amenities such as a hair dryer, washer/dryer, and iron to make your stay as cozy as possible. Stay entertained with cable TV and wireless internet, or savor a family game nighttime with the supplied board games. Step outside to the patio and fire up the gas grille for a enchanting cookout experience. Located in a family-friendly neighborhood, this home offers access to a tennis court for some outdoor fun. With towels and linens included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure. Book your stay now and create memorable memories in Wilmington!Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 3 cars.This rental is located on floor 1.Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
- Wilmington
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 where the past meets an artful present, and be sure that these must-see attractions are on your list to fully experience this amazing city from the inside out.
Sandy Dunes House POOL AND BOARDWALK (PRIVATE) !!!!!! Sizable/cavernous pool deck area, chaise lounge seating, tables, 2 Elevators, WiFi, Private Parking and Amazing ocean vistas! AWESOME OCEAN VIEWS! There are 3 very huge decks (32 ft wide) which will take your breath away with impressive ocean vistas and continuous sounds of the ocean waves. This fresh home was designed and furnished by a local professional designer. Linens Available! Alluring Oceanfront 10 Bedroom (6 MASTER SUITES), 8 full + 2 half bathrooms home with all the bells and whistles! Over 1400 square feet of outside porches & decking. LUXURY HIGH END FURNISHINGS. No amenities was spared during the construction and upgrades added to this OCEAN FRONT home. Two Private ELEVATOR's to every floor, sizable covered PRIVATE PARKING up to 8 cars, new floor, stainless steel appliances, wine cooler, bespoke carpentry, dryers all bathrooms, multiple enormous ocean front decks offering expansive vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, flat screen HDTV`s, WiFi, highchair, FULLY STOCKED kitchen, 2 propane gas grilles and more!!! The home consists of 2 townhouses which can be rented out separately (Vacation Rental By Owner 4593526 and 4596263). The top and middle ocean front decks are now open (meaning there is removable deck dividers between each side) accepting a continuous 32 ft wide deck for family gatherings.KEY FEATURES: Enormous SMART Flat screen TV's, all bedrooms have TV's, high speed internet, blow-dryers in all bathrooms, TV: Living Room TV now has Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+. All TV's are SMART or have Roku. *Summer Season - Check in and Departures must be from Sunday to Sunday*
- Carolina Beach
- 10 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 28
But despite being an instrumental component to the island's very existence, and a protector against erosion and storms, Bald Head Woods serves a more visible role as a fun, outdoor destination for visitors to enjoy off the beach. A popular spot with bird watchers, hikers and nature fans alike, this rustic destination allows vacationers to easily step off the beaten path, and dive into Bald Head Island's natural landscape.
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 attractions, and offers all the enticing restaurants and shops of a major city, while retaining its small-town coastal charm.
Welcome to Soaring Spirit Vacation Home – Your Peaceful Getaway in Wilmington!Step into this impressive 3,090 sq. ft. getaway, located in a handsome and peaceful Wilmington neighborhood – complete with a calming hot tub! Just 10 mins. from Carolina Beach, and 20 mins. from Wrightsville Beach, UNCW, and Downtown Wilmington, the location is ideal for both fun and relaxation.This roomy home features:6 Bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements:• 3 King beds• 3 Queen beds• 1 Full bunk bed• Additional air beds & sleeping spaces• Nursery setup4 Bathrooms with thoughtful amenities:• 3 bathtubs• Walk-in shower with seat• Hair dryers and sundriesSavor cooking in the elegantly equipped kitchen with bar seating, and take advantage of laundry facilities on both floors. We provide linens, towels, paper products, and plenty of extras – including beach gear.Unwind in the comfortable living room with a huge TV and YouTube TV subscription (plus other TVs throughout the home). Need to work or relax? Appreciate the enormous office spaces with seating and even additional sleeping areas.Upstairs, the Party Room awaits – loaded with games and a brand-new karaoke/stereo system for hours of entertainment.There are Five - 65 Inch Tvs in the home. Additional highlights:Fast Wi-FiParking for 6–8 carsPrivately owned and thoughtfully decorated by Todd & Liz MallegniLocally co-managed by trusted friends who ensure every detail is idealThis is the sister property to our highly rated 1,600 sq. ft. Wilmington Vacation Home that’s been appreciated by many Vacation Rental By Owner guests for over three years. We're confident Soaring Spirit will exceed your expectations – our goal is to provide exceptional quality and unbeatable value.We can’t wait to host you – and we’re sure you’ll want to return, just like we do when we leave our home in Wisconsin.
- Wilmington
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
Visitors to historic Southport who want to make a beach escape, or Carolina Beach travelers who need an easy yet scenic route to head south will find the Southport / Fort Fisher ferry a convenient yet completely unique way to explore the southern North Carolina coastline. Though just a short 35 minute ride from the mainland to Pleasure Island, (the home of Fort Fisher State Park, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach), this ferry trip nonetheless gives its passengers exceptional views of the Cape Fear River, and an incredible story to take back home.
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 its tumultuous role in the Civil War, the story of Wilmington is always engaging and as distinctive as the cityscape itself.
Welcome to The Canopy at Caswell! ONE of THREE high end brand new townhomes in central Wilmington. The Caswell homes can be rented individually, two, or three at a time so that you and your guests have ALL the space you could need! Each townhome features a turf rooftop with cornhole and lounge seating, brand new high end Kitchen Aid appliances, an additional bottom level flex space, two car garage, gas grille, and MORE! This fresh getaway in the center of Wilmington was designed by acclaimed architect Rob Romero. Each concrete, three-story townhome blends handsome architecture with high-end comfort—ideal for a charming hideaway, chic staycation, or executive trip.Highlights:Stunning private rooftop terrace with lush turf, lounge seating, corn hole, and hammock—ideal for morning coffee or sunset beverages!Designer kitchen with top-of-the-line KitchenAid appliances, quartz countertops, and everything you need to dine in style or host a friends and family.Cavernous open-concept living area with curated décor, luxury furnishings, and natural light throughout.Each bedroom is furnished with a sizable Intelligent TV, blackout curtains, roomy closets, full length mirrors, and sound machines.Spa-inspired bathrooms and plush towels for restful nights and rejuvenating mornings.Flex bottom level space for those needing a peaceful place to relax or work.Gas grille and private fenced space with additional green space available for your furry friends!Additional complimentary street parking along Caswell next to the unit!Centrally located 5 mins. to the vibrant Cargo District, 7 mins. to historic downtown, and 15 mins. to area beaches! Everything Wilmington offers is right outside your door.7 Miles - Wrightsville Beach2 Miles - Cargo District and Downtown Wilmington5 Miles - Wilmington International Airport14 Miles - Carolina BeachConveniences:3 bedrooms with lush linens and towels supplied. **linens are only supplied for the top bunk upon request3 full bathrooms with essential toiletries Entirely equipped kitchen with spices and cookwareKeurig Duo Coffee Maker (carafe + pods)Coffee and TeaHE Washer/DryerOutdoor Parlor Seating and DiningSound MachinesBlackout Curtains in BedroomsSun LoungersTurf Rooftop + 3 Additional Private Decks on lower levels of home2 Car Garage + Free Street ParkingSemi-Private Grass Yard for Furry Friends - Only Available to Caswell Homes guests3 Roomy Decks with SeatingHammockCentral AC/HeatHigh-speed Wi-FiIntelligent TV in Living Room and all Bedrooms Gas Grille Must be 25 years or older to book. Events and huge groups (wedding celebrations, corporate groups, etc) must be approved by management but are allowed with approval! No smoking is allowed in the home or on the rooftop. Guests will be required to sign rental agreement before booking is confirmed. Now accepting reservations! If interested in booking more than one unit, please visit our the listing under our profile titled "The Caswell Homes"
- Wilmington
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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 riverfront landscape, every taste can be accounted for in this expensive destination.
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 Greensboro, NC, and flowing all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.
Appreciate this cheerful ground floor condo with spectacular golf course vistas located in the River Creek 2 neighborhood of Sea Trail. This two-bedroom villa features 2 Queen beds in bedroom one and 2 Queen beds in the mini suite, each with a roomy bathroom attached.* 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom condo* 4 Queen Beds * Totally equipped kitchen* Roomy living area* Screened in porch* Golf course vistas* Washer / Dryer* Free Wifi / Streaming channels onlyWHAT DOES SEA TRAIL RESORT VILLAS OFFER YOU?* Quiet Golf Course Setting with 3 Championship Golf courses offering 54 Holes of Golf, Driving range and Club* Close to grocery stores, drug stores, and onsite restaurant* 1 mile to inter-coastal Waterway* 1.5 miles from Sunset Beach (Rated the 4th best beach in the world by National Geographic)* Parking outside your unitWhen making a reservation, you must be 25 to rent with us. We do not rent to locals.All guests must sign an Affordable Sizable Properties rental agreement and also submit a copy of their Drivers License to Affordable Substantial Properties. Also, the renter must be 25 years of age or older. Affordable Giant Properties will cancel the reservation if you are under the age of 25 and or a local. All cancellations incur a $150 Cancellation Fee, the Security Deposit Waiver, and the Booking FeeCancel 60+ days before arrival: Deposit is returnable minus cancellation costsCancel less than 60 days: No refund unless re-rented; cancellation costs still applyCancel less than 30 days: No refunds
- Sunset Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Clean and uncluttered beaches and a remarkable local history combine to make the Fort Fisher State Historic Site one of coastal North Carolina's most treasured barrier island attractions. This incredible locale, just miles away from Carolina Beach, is home to gorgeous stretches of shoreline, thickets of nature trails and live oaks, and the original site of Fort Fisher itself, a relic of the 1800s and an instrumental turning point during the Civil War.
With its collegiate prestige and unique roots that extend from the Antebellum era to modern day Hollywood, it should come as no surprise that the museums that are found in and around Wilmington are as diverse as the vibrant cityscape itself. Expand your knowledge on everything from military history to scaly and scary reptiles by paying a visit to these acclaimed museums that call the Wilmington region home.