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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
Don't miss this opportunity to vacation in this oceanfront bungalow with fresh interior and exterior. A few steps on the walkway over the dunes and your toes are in the sand. Vistas in every direction from the freshly furnished living room! Well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and every plate, glass, utensil, pot and pan you need to prepare a great meal! Generous dining table to appreciate your meal while looking out at the ocean. Wood floors throughout. Master ocean-facing bedroom with private bath and private balcony, bunk room with half bath and main level bedroom with access to sizable main level bathroom with full-size washer and dryer. Hot and cold water outdoor shower. Giant deck on main level with plenty of furnishings for calming!Plenty of room for parking and/or hanging out under the home. 1 mile walk to the end of the island and 1 mile to center of island eateries and festivities. We always leave our second home casual and re-energized. Let us share our restful getaway with you!
- Holden Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
"Wine Down" is the west side of a handsome Ocean Front Duplex located in the less busy area of Holden Beach! The home offers you private beach access at your doorstep with elegant vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the ICW and Tidal Marsh! The home is bright and cavernous with many amenities! With 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths the home comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests. A roomy Master Suite upstairs offers a king size bed, streaming TV, and a huge private balcony just ideal for catching the salty breezes off the dunes. Bedroom #3 is located on the second floor offering a queen size bed with streaming TV. Bedroom #1 is located on the second floor facing the marsh offering superb opportunities for wildlife sightings. This bedroom offers 1 queen bed, 1 full bed and 1 twin bed, and streaming TV. Bedroom #2 is located downstairs, offering 2 full beds and 1 twin bed, and streaming TV. A spacious living room, kitchen and dining area offers plenty of room for calming and entertaining inside, while appreciating the oceanfront vistas of the Atlantic. The kitchen is equipped with a stand alone ice maker for your coolers and drinks, a Keurig/drip coffeemaker combo, new stainless steel appliances and everything else you would need to make homecooked meals. You can also maximize your outdoor vacation time by relaxing in the downstairs outdoor area that includes two hammocks, 8' picnic table and both charcoal and gas grilles which includes complimentary propane! Come join us in Holden Beach for some relaxing fun in the sun! Make lasting memories, new friends and meet Cinnamon the honorary beach cat of Holden Beach! For 2024, a private, heated 8X12 Swim Spa is included. The Swim Spa is the ideal mini pool for family fun. It comfortably fits up to 9 adults and features 32 hydrotherapy jets for max. massage. The hydrotherapy jets are positioned in each corner of the swim spa to target specific muscle groups. It also features a water propulsion system that creates a current that you can swim against which can be adjusted to customize the difficulty level. This property is located at 811 Ocean Blvd West. Wine Down is on the west (right) side as you face the building from the street. The east (left) side is not a rental property and unavailable to rent. This is a PET COMPLIMENTARY propertyEarly check-in available upon request. Additional costs apply
- Holden Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 14
When you’re vacationing on the Brunswick Islands, it can be hard to figure out what to do first. Boasting miles of stunning shorelines, lots of attractions and activities, and plenty of shops and restaurants, this southern North Carolina region earns its reputation as one of the most all-encompassing beach vacation spots on the coastline. So start planning your upcoming vacation by ensuring these popular things to do are on your itinerary. From world class golf courses to stunning landscapes that truly shine at sunset, the Brunswick Islands offer miles of fun around every sandy corner.
Summary:???? Dive into Coastal Comfort! This beautiful home is a beach lover's dream. In the heart of the historic downtown Wilmington, you are a mile from the action on Market Street where there are a ton of great eateries to eat, drink, and places to shop! Ask us for recommendations on the best eateries! All this within a 5 min. drive... oh and don't forget to walk the boardwalk! If you're looking to head to Wrightsville beach it is a fast 15 min. drive to even more impressive eateries and the sandy beaches.The Space:BEDROOMS:Bedroom 1: King bed with en suite private master bathroom, 43in intelligent TV, closet, and 2 nightstandsBedroom 2: Queen bed with 1 nightstand and a closetBedroom 3: 2 queen beds with a nightstand between them and walk in closet. There is about 2.5 feet of space between the beds so you're not crammed together.**bedrooms 2 and 3 share a full bathroom upstairs and all bedrooms are on the 2nd level**DOWNSTAIRS:All of downstairs is open concept meaning the kitchen, living room, and dining area share a sizable space. The couches are enormous and comfortable with seating for 5+ while watching TV on the 55 inch intelligent TV. The kitchen is entirely outfitted and includes a full coffee bar, pots/pans, baking sheets, seasonings & oil, baggies, tupperwares, foil, etc. For your convenience the coffee bar includes a Keurig, coffee pot, sugar, creamer, tea, and to-go cups. The dining table is a heavy duty Ashely Furnishings table with seating for 6 with an additional 3 barstools at the kitchen island. BACKYARD: The backyard is fenced in and includes plenty of outdoor seating as well as a BBQ complete with a propane tank for your use.PARKING:There is a 2 car driveway and street parking availablePLEASE READ IF YOU PLAN TO BRING A PET:- Only dogs are allowed and there is a max. of 2 (please note dogs in your booking inquiry)- A $100 pet fee per pet will be charged- No dogs on furnishings & you must pick up after them- If any excessive damage or cleaning is required due to the family pets, you will be charged accordinglyIf you have any questions regarding your fury friends feel complimentary to reach out!Guest Access:We've implemented a keyless entry system for your convenience. Your unique front door access code will become active during your designated check-in and check-out periods. Please note that if you arrive before your scheduled check-in time, your access code may not be active until the designated time. Similarly, upon check-out, your access code will automatically deactivate promptly after your designated check-out time.Other Things to Note:There is a locked closet in the master bedroom and a few locked cabinets in the kitchen that are unaccessible.Interaction with Guests:We will be available via the app throughout your stay.
- Wilmington
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
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 that border Wilmington, visitors will find that there are plenty of options when it comes to cruising the coast.
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 important habitat for countless coastal species. Hard to reach but wonderfully isolated, visitors who make a trip to this literal deserted island will be rewarded with great shelling, beautiful landscapes, and miles of beaches to go around.
Beer and wine lovers will be in a casual and locally cool heaven when they pay a visit to Cape Fear Wine & Beer – a longstanding local bar and beverage shop that has been raising the bar for beer fans for nearly 15 years. Located in the heart of the downtown area, and just a block away from the waterfront, this central destination will be a haven for late-night visitors and afternoon explorers alike, with plenty of ice cold brews to shake off the local heat and enjoy a cool break with a no-frills vibe.
Beach-goers who are in the mood for an ice cold brew after a full day on the beach, and who also appreciate a taste of something locally crafted and just a little different, will appreciate Carolina Beach’s own Good Hops Brewing. This local and coastal craft brewery is the only homegrown brewery on Carolina Beach, and is a welcome gulp for beer lovers who appreciate the uprising of local brewers in North Carolina, and who crave great taste that’s close to home.
The Keg and Egg is a craft beer emporium with a big Pittsburgh-style influence which, when combined, creates a hearty menu that is sure to appease beer fans and hungry patrons alike. This unique beer garden and sandwich shop is a relatively new addition to the Wilmington dining scene, but it’s nevertheless already attracting students, locals, and visitors to travel to the slightly quieter Masonboro Loop region to see what all the fuss is about.
There’s a little something for everyone to savor at the Pine Valley Market. Centrally located along College Road, this modest-sized establishment specializes in catering, fresh meats, wine, prepared foods to feast on at home, gourmet goodies, and of course, fresh café cuisine to sit down and enjoy.
The Post Café is a laid-back stop where beach-goers can relax, refresh, and load up on all the goodies that complement a perfect day on the beach. Chock-full of bakery specialties, drinks, desserts, and a light café menu, visitors can effectively load up on all the coastal essentials, from ice cream to ice cold beer.
Enjoy a delicious taste of the laid-back and artful Southport life with a visit to the refreshing Uncorked by the Sea Wine Shop & Gallery. Much more than a traditional wine store, this wine shop and gallery features plenty of tasting options, special events, and a host of regional artworks on display and for sale to enjoy over a glass of vino or two. A relaxing stop after a long day of exploring the city, this chic store will impress wine fans, art aficionados, and everyday visitors alike.