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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...

Top floor 2BR 2BA at Carolina Beach 2nd ...

Savor the ocean breeze and serenity of being on the top floor. With a humongous outdoor patio space great for appreciating your morning coffee or hanging out after the beach. Your stay includes linens, towels and a starter paper product package. ...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Quaint Cottage, One Street from Ocean
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Ideal little two-bedroom bungalow with a loft upstairs. Great for families or a charming hideaway. Walking distance to the boardwalk and one block from the beach! Home has emergency phone and two TVs with DVD players, but no internet or cable. House...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocean Isle Beach, NC Vacation Guide

Accommodating and altogether fun, Ocean Isle Beach is a favorite family-friendly destination for vacationers from all over the East Coast. Well stocked with fantastic beaches, challenging area golf courses, great fishing, local attractions...

Steps from the Beach | Spacious Home wit...

Welcome to The Shore Catch—your ideal beach hideaway just steps from the ocean at 130 West First Street. With beach access only 200 feet away, you'll be sinking your toes in the sand within mins. of arriving. This bright and attractively refreshed...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Kure Beach

Sandwiched in between the hopping beach town of Carolina Beach and the quiet shorelines of Fort Fisher and the Zeke’s Island Reserve, Kure Beach is a picturesque beach vacation destination that offers a little bit of everything to visitors...

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"The Enchanted Mermaid" is a Pup Friendly upper duplex managed by Dale and Salt Water Real Estate and is the ideal beach location to bring the ENTIRE family, paws and ALL! This second floor two bed/one bath apartment with partial ICWW vistas is ...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Shallotte River

Sandwiched in between the towns of Shallotte, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach, the Shallotte River and the Shallotte Inlet are popular attractions for water lovers who want to explore the local watery terrain outside the Atlantic Ocean. Renowned...

Expansive Views from Ocean Front Top Flo...
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As soon as you step into this freshly remodeled property, you are going to exclaim "What a View!" The entire top floor of the building with its unobscured ocean vistas is yours for the duration of your stay. As you enter, your eyes will be drawn to...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cape Fear area Surfing Guide

Surfing is big in the Cape Fear area, and it’s a sport that has been enjoyed by decades of locals and vacationers alike. With gentle summertime waves that are perfect for beginners, and larger and more challenging swells that can make an...

Top 10 Things to do in the Cape Fear area

New visitors may find that making a list of things to do during a packed Cape Fear vacation seems, initially, like an impossible task. With a wealth of incredible attractions, activities, and stunning landscapes, it’s hard to narrow down the...

JUST STEPS TO THE BEACH !
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Your access to the beach is just off your deck and only steps away to the boardwalk. Making trips back and forth from the beach to your condo could not be easier. Striking ocean vistas and Island vistas are fantastic whether on the covered deck...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Activities for Kids in the Brunswick / Cape Fear Area

From the sunny beaches to the educational museums and attractions, the Cape Fear region is seemingly designed for kids. The towns that dot this coastal region are filled with tempting options for the young and young-at-heart, which includes cool...

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...

Peaceful and quiet home with Marsh views...

Saturday to Saturday units onlyOur home is located on a peaceful street with an extraordinary marsh view. It is a fast walk to the beach and a ideal place to ride bicycles and have a peaceful family get away. It is also a birders heaven! The back...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Historic Front St Loft w/Sauna! Best loc...
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Welcome to the heart of downtown Wilmington, NC! This loft is privately tucked upstairs in the historic Shrier building with so much within walking distance:Steps to coffee, coworking, shopping, and dining1 block from the Wilmington Riverwalk2...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Cape Fear Museums

From the historic homes of Wilmington’s famed residents to coastal destinations that highlight the life of vacationers past, there’s a lot to uncover when it comes to the Cape Fear area’s many enticing museums. Spend a cloudy day...

BRAND NEW, Oceanfront 7BR/5.5BA Home, Po...
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That's What Sea Said - 7 Bedroom 5.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Sleeps 20This brand new, gorgeously decorated ocean front home has it all! Book this home for multiple families or groups of friends to savor time together!_____________________ This...

  • Oak Island
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Freeman Park

The northernmost coastal region of Carolina Beach is home to the Freeman Park Recreation Area, a stretch of shoreline that is well known to adventurous, beach-loving 4WD truck owners. Unlike other stretches of the barrier islands off the coast of...

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...

LOCATION! Oceanfront, Pri Pool, Elevator...

Sandy Dunes House POOL AND BOARDWALK (PRIVATE) !!!!!! Giant/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...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 28
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...

Visitors can celebrate Wilmington's deep-rooted history in trade with a visit to the historic Cotton Exchange. The complex of eight buildings features over 30 shops and restaurants that are worthy of exploration, and will provide an enjoyable...

The USS Battleship North Carolina is an unmistakable site in Downtown Wilmington. Taking up a large portion of the waterfront docks, this historic World War II moveable landmark is a must-see for Cape Fear vacationers.

The Cape Fear Museum, (shorthand for the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science), has been educating and entertaining visitors for well over 100 years. Founded in 1898, the museum is the oldest operating museum in North Carolina, and welcomes...

With Wilmington's distinguished history as a thriving port community, few folks recognize at first that part of this reputation stemmed from its legacy as a bustling railroad center. In fact, for well over 125 years, railroading was the top industry...

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...

The Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is the oldest and largest historic site in downtown Wilmington.  They’re eight colonial structures left in Wilmington, four on are the property. Three ballast stone buildings, circa 1744, once the city...

The Latimer House Museum and Gardens has a key role in Wilmington's historical culture. Built in the early 1850s and still preserved as one of the region's many opulent homes which have been converted to museums, this "residence" has also been the...

History buffs and ghost story fans will love a stroll through Wilmington’s own Oakdale Cemetery. This prestigious cemetery, which dates back to the 1850s, is the final resting place of a number of notable residents, which range from Civil War...

Outdoor lovers and active visitors of all tastes will have a fine time at the engaging Ogden Park. Located just northeast of the Downtown area, and convenient to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach visitors alike, this vast public park has veritably...

Wilmington visitors can enjoy a visit to one of the oldest peanut plantations in the country with an easy drive to the Poplar Grove Plantation. Located just north of the center of Wilmington along US Highway 17, this semi-remote site is a...

Though the Port of Wilmington is a comparatively new landmark in this centuries-old city, it is nevertheless a fixture along the downtown waterfront, and an integral aspect of the region’s economic success. An unmistakable sight along the Cape...

The Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts not only sets the stage for some of Wilmington's most opulent and engaging performances, but it also reigns as one of Wilmington's most distinguished buildings in its historic Downtown region.

The Wilmington National Cemetery was established in 1867 by the US Government as a final resting place for the Union Troops who had perished during the Civil War in the battlefields surrounding the Wilmington area.

Take a step back in time and dive into an antebellum world of charm and culture with a visit to the exquisite Zebulon Latimer House. Located in the heart of the historic downtown region, and just a couple blocks away from the Cape Fear Riverfront...