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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...

Holden Beach Vacation Rental: Short Path...
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Make your oceanside dreams come true when you book this cavernous 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Holden Beach, NC! This vacation rental has it all; a home office, a screened-in porch, and a prime location right by the beach. Make a splash at the Magic...

  • Holden 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...

Private Saltwater Pool (Heating Optional...
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Key Conveniences:Saltwater Pool (can be heated for modest fee)Beach Vistas4 Bedrooms and 3 ½ Baths2 Enormous Porches (Ocean-facing)2 Rear Screened-in PorchesOutdoor Shower (Hot/Cold)Walk to the BeachSplash PadFree Outdoor Concert VenueGrocery Store...

  • Oak Island
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

BEAUTIFUL!-Heated Saltwater Pool!-OCEAN ...
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Savor striking vistas from our BEAUTIFUL 2nd row home with inground heated saltwater swimming pool ($50 per day to heat pool)and NEW interior elevator. Our property is located less than a mile from Middleton Avenue and offers direct beach access...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Wilmington Riverwalk

The Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington is a showstopper of a stroll that is a distinctive attraction all its own. Originally conceived in the 1980s as a way to generate more interest and tourism to the Cape Fear River waterfront regions of...

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...

Experience the beauty of the ocean and C...
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NEW THIS SEASON… fresh paint in and outside, refreshed bathroom, new outdoor shower, hammocks to relax under the deck and many little things! Come on down you will LOVE IT! Wonderful ocean side bungalow with extraordinary canal and sunset...

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

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...

Oceanfront Pet Friendly Private Home
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Casalona Oceanfront Dogs Accepted with NEW paint, NEW appointments, and NEW couches!Rents Saturday to Saturday for weekly stays. 4 Bed / 2 Bath / Sleeps 10Welcome to Casalona, one of the few remaining vintage, single-level family homes directly on...

  • Carolina Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Airlie Gardens

Arlie Gardens is home to a stunning collection of natural gardens and eye-catching artworks which continually impresses visitors to the Wilmington area. Established in 1901, and originally used as a private garden for the wealthy Pembroke family...

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...

SALTY OAKS Beautiful new home located ne...

Welcome to the ideal family island home. Tucked among Oak Island's famed giant oaks trees is Salty Oaks. Painless ocean access via 40th street beach access, and Nature walk Beach access. Feel all of handsome Oak Island. Located just .7 mile from the...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Wilmington, NC Kayaking Guide

With easy proximity to Masonboro Island and the outlying beaches, the Cape Fear River, and miles of creeks and bodies of water in between, kayaking is a dream in the Port City. Wilmington is home to a wide range of kayaking clubs, equipment...

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"Wicked Good Time" Savor this uniquely crafted home featuring an inverted floor plan with expansive vistas of the island. With 5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths and plenty of room to gather, you are sure to have a Wicked Good Time. Unobstructed vistas of the...

  • Holden Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Anchor House Southport
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3-nighttime minimum stay - Whether you want a calming walk to the Cape Fear River or partaking in modest town dining and shopping, this home has more then meets the eye! Ideal for a working stay or vacation and appreciating all that Southport has to...

  • Southport
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

The fascinating galleries throughout this extensive complex encourage visitors of all ages to meet and mingle with their aquatic neighbors, from interactive exhibits to "touch tanks" where patrons can have personal encounters with local bamboo...

Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve

Situated on the edge of the Cape Fear Coastline in between the bustling towns of Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve is a unique slice of undeveloped and natural barrier island shoreline that’s an...

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Welcome to "Crabby Abby," your roomy beach haven just steps from the ocean! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom beach home sleeps 9 and is located on the second-row. You'll savor sweeping oceanfront vistas and painless beach access located directly across...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Cape Fear Museum

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...

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...

Luxe Blue- Oceanfront Retreat

Indulge in the ultimate coastal getaway at this 3,800-sq-foot oceanfront villa, freshly constructed in 2023. This bespoke home is ideal for guests who are looking for a modern oceanfront hideaway with an fresh elegance that is a rare find here at...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14

Though seemingly always hopping with activity, Wilmington has a surprising number of rugged and undeveloped paddling trails throughout the Cape Fear area, and newcomers can explore all these hidden gems with a kayaking adventure tour that’s...

Visitors who love kayaking but who are looking for a more in-depth local adventure will feel right at home with the services provided by The Expedition Organization. With a motto of “Out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary,&rdquo...