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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...

Ocean Front Family Beach House on West E...

Don't settle for the second row! Appreciate your own private path to the beach and watch shrimp boats and porpoises from the deck of this classic four-bedroom, three-bath beachfront home on one of the widest beaches in North Carolina.This home has...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

4 Bed Beach Getaway! Fenced Yard + Garag...

This unique and classy home is surrounded by all the best attractions Wilmington has to offer. Savor the beach just 15 mins. away or take a short drive to downtown. We're certain you'll appreciate this centrally located home!This really memorable...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Wilmington Riverfront Park

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.

Duneridge 1107 - Beautiful 3 bedroom oce...

Duneridge 1107 is wonderfully unique 3 bedroom condo in Wrightsville Beach's Duneridge Resort. The property has been refreshed throughout, with a redone kitchen and bathrooms, and the owners have kept it in tip top shape! The open living space has...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fort Fisher State Historic Site

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...

Figure Eight Island

Located just east of the quiet Ogden area of Wilmington, Figure Eight Island is a destination that has inspired curiosity for decades. Privately owned by its homeowners, and only accessible by a single bridge that crosses the Intracoastal Waterway...

Downtown Luxury: King Suite - Riverwalk/...
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Modern amenities abound in this inviting home within Wilmington's fantastic historic district!Thoughtfully designed to entertain.Sizable, shady backyard, and just 1-3 blocks away from some of the best eateries, antique stores, wine bar, and yoga...

  • Wilmington
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Pleasure Island

Cape Fear visitors in a vacation state of mind will find plenty of reasons to celebrate in Pleasure Island. This moniker that’s given to the island found just south of Wilmington is well-deserved, as the small collection of beach communities...

Bald Head Island

Located on the southern tip of the Cape Fear coastline, and jetting out into the ocean like a jewel of green land in a sea of blue, Bald Head Island is a beach vacation destination that is truly unique for its geography, history, and distinctive...

Sunny condo with pools, tennis, balcony ...

Sunset HeavenOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'A handsome escape for golfers, beach-goers, and sunseekers of all ages, this Sunset Village condo...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Masonboro Inlet

Known in local mariner circles as one of the easiest inlets to cruise through in North Carolina, Masonboro Inlet is much more than just a straight-shot channel to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters and the cool beaches surrounding the waters are ideal...

Oceanfront updated 5 bedroom duplex with...
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Octopus’s Garden is an refreshed three-floor duplex with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and an elevator. Two of the bedrooms are direct ocean front, but the other rooms all have ocean vistas through the 20 plus windows! Located in Carolina Beach, a prime...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Greenfield Lake Park

Greenfield Lake Park is known as one of Wilmington’s coolest and most scenic destinations, and is a vast public park that’s located just south of the historic downtown area. Located on the western edge of Greenfield Lake, and just a...

Caswell Beach

Visitors who love a quiet beach town, a dash of history, and a sunny location that’s close to a variety of Cape Fear attractions will fall in love with Caswell Beach. This small community that’s tucked away on the eastern edge of Oak...

Large newly renovated family home. Sleep...
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Modern refreshed 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. 2 living rooms with separate spaces. Can have adults on one floor, kids on another. Every room has a Intelligent flat screen TV. Tiled walk in showers, handsome kitchen. Very open floor plan. Can walk to the...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Oceanfront condo with fantastic views!
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Mimi's PlaceNew for 2024: New living room couches! For a really great beach experience, come stay at our oceanfront condo on Carolina Beach! You'll walk in and say "Wow" once you see the view. When you notice all the windows and glass sliders we...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Rainy Day Activities in the Cape Fear Area

Rain or shine, the Cape Fear area is always brimming with ways to learn something new, have some fun, and create incredible memories that will last long after a vacation is over. From unique museums and historic sites to incredible shopping and...

Holden Beach, NC Vacation Guide

Holden Beach is a gem of a vacation destination. Accommodating a world of outdoor sports and interests, with crystal clear beaches that are uncrowded even during the busiest summer days, the island was recently ranked as one of the top family...

The Treasure Chest: Ocean View House wit...
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4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 2 Half Bathrooms4 QueensPrivate Caribbean Bay in-ground pool, enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water, charcoal grille. Beach access is just across the street and one home to the left. Two covered porches and...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Cape Fear Boating Guide

One of the most popular pastimes in the Cape Fear region is boating, and for very good reason. Surrounded by water that can range from the Cape Fear River itself to a network of salty canals and inlets that connect with the Atlantic Ocean, there are...

Cape Fear Camping & RV Guide

From the beautifully undisturbed coastal beaches to the cool resort-style accommodations found just an easy trek away from Wilmington, the Cape Fear region is bustling with amazing camping options. As a result, visitors of all tastes will find...

The Best! Ocean Front and Canal Front, B...

This Seven bedroom and a bunk room 6 and 1/2 bath pretty getaway is great for any occasion. Located in a private gated community of only 30 private homes on the Exclusive West End of Ocean Isle Beach. Savor the gorgeous unobstructed vistas of this...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Museum of Coastal Carolina

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is the only North Carolina Natural History Museum that’s located on a barrier island, and is a fun destination for visitors of all ages to dive deep into the unique and beautiful coastal region. Located in the...