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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...

North Star | Ocean Views + Rooftop!

Location! Location! Location! Welcome to our luxury beach home, North Star. Located directly across from public beach access Periwinkle, with impressive vistas of the ocean from every floor, and a few blocks walk to Freeman Park. Going fishing? No...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Just 3 Blocks from the beach! Exceptiona...
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Key Conveniences:3rd Row from the BeachPrivate Elevator (1st to 3rd level)Entirely Stocked Kitchen with all essentialsFenced Backyard2 Front Decks (1 screened-in, 1 open) with sunrise/sunset vistas over marsh & canalParking Space for Boat...

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

Beach, Please: Best View of the Ocean wi...
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Beach, Please is located at the Northern end of Pleasure Island, convenient to the fishing pier and Freeman Park, and leisurely strolls away from the North End Java Stop and Boardwalk. The view is magnificant from this end unit, with broad vistas of...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Wilmington, NC Boating Guide

Wilmington originated as a port city, and its reputation as a haven for vessels of all sizes has lasted throughout the generations, making it one of the most popular boating destinations in southeastern North Carolina. From unique cruises of the...

The Loop at Wrightsville Beach

New visitors to Wrightsville Beach may hear the phrase “The Loop” tossed around by locals and long-time visitors in-the-know. This initially unfamiliar term actually refers to one of the town’s literally largest attractions &ndash...

Amazing 2nd-row home steps from beach ac...
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Blue S'kaiOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Feel picture-ideal vistas of the ocean, marsh, and Intracoastal Waterway from this impressive...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Wilmington Educational Activities

Considering that Wilmington is home to the renowned University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), it should come as no surprise that the city is packed with educational activities of all varieties. From historic antebellum homes to local museums...

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...

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Bed Types: K, K, Q, BUNK-TRUNDLE & BUNK SPECTACULAR VIEWS AWAIT YOU AT THIS BEAUTIFULLY decorated lower level duplex in Carolina Beach, complete with an open floor plan. Condo includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths each with...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Southport Waterfront Park

While Downtown Southport has an ample supply of wide front porches to take a load off and enjoy a breeze, many longtime visitors attest there's no better place to relax than the Southport waterfront Park.

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...

Pirate's Cove at Island Breeze of CB
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Ahoy, mateys, welcome to Pirate’s Cove. You’ll adore coming back to your secluded room after a day at the beach. The bungalow features a king bed, kitchenette with refrigerator/freeze, microwave and coffee maker. The bed is so comfortable, the...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Oak Island Lighthouse

The Oak Island Lighthouse and Coast Guard station have a long history together, and the tall lighthouse tower stands as a welcoming beacon to visitors who head to these picturesque shores. As the newest lighthouse in North Carolina, the distinctive...

Wilmington, NC Fishing Guide

For anglers who crave variety, there’s no place like Wilmington. Home to massive manmade lakes, seldom-visited creeks, wide Cape Fear River waters, and even easy proximity to ocean shorelines, the sheer options when it comes to casting a line...

Endless Summer Cottage: It is summer all...

It is always summer at “Endless Summer Cottage”. This darling 2-bedroom 1 bathroom bungalow is positioned on a corner lot in a peaceful residential neighborhood in the center of Carolina Beach. It is a pet friendly home that features a single...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beach, Please! is a 7 bedroom 5 bathroom...

THE LOCATION Holden Beach is a modest coastal community in southeast North Carolina known for its welcoming locals, handsome beaches, and nesting sea turtles. It offers a casual vibe ideal for beachgoers and nature lovers alike. Visitors can...

  • Holden Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
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...

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...

Sandpeddler Suite 206 W/ Queen Bed

Queen bedroom suite with full kitchen, memory foam bed couch bed in the living room, flat screen TV in the living room and bedroom, ceiling fans in LR and BR, luxury vinyl floor, ocean view from inside, balcony with ocean and sunset waterway view...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...

Comfortable oceanfront condo in Wrightsv...
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Imagine striking vistas, soft sea breezes, and relaxing sounds of the Atlantic Ocean from your private balcony. Savor that and much more at “Myers”! This cavernous top floor Wrightsville Dunes condo is a Sterling Edition building with a locked...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington

With more than four centuries of history, it’s understandable that some of Wilmington’s rich past lingers on, and visitors with a darker side can get face-to-face with some of these ghoulish legends via an entertaining and spine-tingling...

E-BIKE TOURS — An Experience For All Levels! Our goal is to make you feel like a local as you explore all Wilmington has to offer. If you’re looking to check out some of the best breweries in town, visit unique neighborhoods, and take in...

When driving or strolling past the Bellamy Mansion, visitors are often transported back to a different time, when the Antebellum South was in full prestige, and Wilmington was a bustling, pre-Civil War port town. Located on Market Street, just...

Visitors who want to explore the historic and story-rich streets of downtown Wilmington will find plenty of tour options, but arguably none are more unique than the Segway tours provided by acclaimed local provider, Cape Fear Segway Tours. With...

The Cotton Exchange has long attracted shoppers, foodies, and history buffs of all tastes, but few people know that this ancient collection of brick buildings that’s found alongside the Cape Fear River also has a darker side – a side...

Literary fans and writers will adore the Literary History Walking Tour - a cool tour that explores the streets of Downtown Wilmington from the point of view of some of the globe’s most famous scribes. Working in conjunction with Old Books on...

Beer lovers will be thrilled to discover that there’s a local Wilmington tour designed just for them – the Port City Brew Bus. Open to visitors who are 21 and older, this tour bus heads to three of the area’s top breweries where...

The town of Wilmington is well-known for its Hollywood connection, and has set the stage for hundreds if not thousands of movies and television shows over the past few decades. The pinnacle of this cinematic activity can be found at the local EUE...

Downtown Wilmington and history go hand-in-hand which is why Springbrook Farms Horsedrawn Tours, a tour company that uses a horse-drawn carriage to carry visitors around town, seems to fit right into the local scene. Breezing past the waterfront...

Sample the heart of Wilmington’s famed culinary scene with this tour that will make your taste buds celebrate a downtown exploration. The Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours is specifically catered for foodies, and provides a community-wide...

Join one of Hollywood East's most entertaining & self-important insiders on the Hollywood Location Walk. It's a 90-minute movie and TV show extravaganza through one of America's largest living film sets. See real Wilmington locations, props...

Locally owned and operated Tour Old Wilmington shows visitors a unique side of the historic port city, as they are transported back in time by a costumed guide who will breathe life into the ancient buildings and cobblestoned streets that call...

Enjoy an educational yet fully engaging tour of historic Wilmington with a journey that starts with a Trip with Triplett. This local tour company is orchestrated by Robin, a retired social studies teacher who grew up in Wilmington and spent years...

Offering Wilmington's most unique and fun tours. Daily History and Architecture Tour. Wine Bar and History Stroll Thursday and Saturdays . Craft Brewery Crawl Sunday afternoons ( Brooklyn neighborhood).