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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
Back to the Beach - 5 Bedroom 2 Bath House, Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11New to the Rental Market and Recently Renovated!Bed Layout: 1K, 3Q, 3T Sleeps 111st Floor:Bedroom 1 - 1 KingBedroom 2 - 1 Queen2nd Floor:Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin SinglesBedroom 4 - 1 QueenBedroom 5 - 1 Queen and 1 Twin SingleNotable and Unique Features: - Direct beach access- Simple access on and off Oak Island via Middleton Avenue/Hwy 906- Within walking distance to Beach Pantry store- Short distance to The Point (a local favorite beach spot with spectacular vistas at the inlet), Bluewater Point Boat Ramp, Lonerider Restaurant, Ocean Crest Pier, Island Way Restaurant, Middleton Park- Convenient to great stores, dining, grocery stores, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms. Roku Streaming. Board games. Puzzles. Books.- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Breakfast bar. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Air fryer. Crockpot. Toaster oven. Toaster. Keurig coffee maker. Blender. Stock pot.- Luxury plank floor - Supplied by Owner: Hair dryer.- Oceanfront covered porch and sun deck- Hammock- Outdoor foot wash station- Enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower- Outdoor storage- Boat parking- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered)- Dog friendlyStandard Features: - Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home- Totally equipped kitchen- Free WIFI- Drip Coffee Maker- Washer/Dryer- Iron/ironing board- Departure housekeeping- Non-smokingThis handsome oceanfront home is the remedy for all your worries and is sure to be your new home away from home!!! Imagine calming on the oceanfront covered porch soaking in spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as warm and healing salt breezes wash over you. There is just nothing like getting Back to the Beach! This comfortable sweet spot is ideally designed for you and your adored ones to savor a relaxing time at the beach. You are sure to appreciate the open concept living, dining and kitchen area on the 1st floor, a great place to gather together for a game or movie nighttime and reminisce about days gone by. There are also 2 cozy bedrooms to choose from on this floor. The 2nd floor offers 3 more comfortable bedrooms. Everyone will appreciate falling to sleep at nighttime to the gentle lullaby of the waves as they roll onto shore. When you are ready for a fun-filled day at the beach, you only have to walk a few steps off the front porch and you are digging your toes into the sandy Oak Island shore! Wash off all the sand in the enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower. You are also within walking distance to the Beach Pantry store just a couple blocks away, if you want to grab a fast snack and drinks. You just can't beat the laid back beach lifestyle!What are you waiting for?!! Make your reservation today and get Back to the Beach before this island treasure gets taken!!!
- Oak Island
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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.
Steps from the Atlantic ocean. Ideal for those beach combers. A short walk will lead you to the center of the island where you can appreciate a game of miniature golf, homemade ice cream, dinner and more. Unwind in the rockers on the front deck and embrace the sights and sounds of the Atlantic from across the street. Create memories that will last a lifetime when you make this home your home away from home. Bring a grille and savor quality time with the family dining outside at the picnic table. With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home accommodates 12. The first floor consists of the living room, dining room and kitchen area, along with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. 1 Queen (ocean side and 2 Doubles (street side). Two bedrooms are located upstairs and also share a bath in the hall. 1 Double (ocean side) with private ocean facing balcony, 1 Double (street side). Non smoking/ Must be 25+ to book/No family pets
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 11
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.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Double | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed1 CCTV, DVD player, wireless internet. No Telephone. Ceramic tile floor, carpet in bedrooms. Board games, books, highchair, 4 ceiling fans. Screened porch with swing and picnic table. Charcoal grille. This vacation rental is roughly 400 feet to the public beach access at the end of Barbee Boulevard and around 0.1 miles to the Oak Island Pier. Nightly units are available. Monthly Units are available offseason. No Family Animals. Centrally located and convenient to eateries, stores, grocery stores, and even Oak Island Lighthouse! Though no family pets are allowed for guests, guests with allergies should note that the property’s owners dog is present during owner stays.
- Oak Island
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
Situated in the heart of the downtown area, and expanding for a full city block, the Old Wilmington City Market is a distinctive destination where history and shopping are effortlessly combined. Though it has served a number of purposes over the years, these days, the Old Wilmington City Market is known as a convenient destination for visitors who are on the hunt for some of the Port City’s more unique shops, with goodies that range from regional artworks to tasty local coffees.
The only enclosed mall within a 55-mile radius, Independence Mall is the Wilmington region’s dominant fashion-oriented shopping center. With more than a million square feet of space, the mall houses four anchors and a diverse variety of in-line tenants. We are currently conducting a sweeping redevelopment of this mall, which will transform it from a fully enclosed space into a modern, open-air retail destination. The redesigned space will feature a grocery-anchored power center, a completely updated enclosed mall corridor, a modern lifestyle streetscape of upscale dining and retail options, and a multi-tenant building complex that houses a wide array of specialty service providers.
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 Front Street – an iconic book store in the heart of town – this tour will fascinate and educate new visitors on Wilmington’s centuries-old literary scene.