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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
“Carolina in My Mind” is a attractively decorated, bespoke-constructed home with a short walk to the beach access.This 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath home has an inverted floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms on the first floor with private baths, 42” flat-screen TVs (in bedrooms 1, 2, and 3), and ceiling fans. The first-floor family room features a 42” flat-screen TV, Xbox, and Bose 3-2-1 sound system. A full-size washer and dryer are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor features a sizable open-concept kitchen with a drink center, plenty of cabinet space, Keurig and regular coffee maker, and a separate dining area with additional seating at the huge center island. The Great Room is striking and cavernous with a 60” flat-screen TV. The King primary bedroom located off of the Great Room has a private bath, 42” flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, and closet. Savor your morning coffee under one of the covered porches with outdoor seating and peaceful ocean vistas. After a fun day at the beach, you also can appreciate a spectacular in-ground swimming pool (open from Easter - October) with an outdoor enormous Blackstone griddle, enclosed shower, bar, refrigerator, and a 65" outdoor flat-screen TV over the bar for your entertainment. There is plentiful seating for those warm summer evenings around the pool and to savor the ocean breeze. Conveniently located on Brunswick Avenue, it is just a fast 3-min. walk to the private access located at the end of Boyd Street. Appreciate a welcome set of starter amenities, including one roll of paper towels, trash bags, laundry and dishwasher pods, dish soap, and a sponge. All bathrooms include one roll of toilet paper, trash bags, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, makeup wipes, and bar soap.As a gift to you, this home offers a $250 credit for you to select top-quality beach gear for your vacation stay. You can choose from a range of items including bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, body boards, and more. Simply select the gear you want for your vacation at least 48 hours before your scheduled check-in date, and VayK Gear will take care of the rest! Please note, a modest delivery fee may apply.Absolutely no family pets nor smoking allowed on this property.
- Holden Beach
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
Coastal elegance and comfort await you in this exceptional golf resort villa located adjacent to Oyster Bay Golf Links in Sunset Beach. The condo features a enormous three bedroom/two bath open layout with an adjoining kitchen/dining/living areas, The building has an elevator available for simple access.The master bedroom has a king bed and private bath with walk-in shower and dual sinks, The master faces the interior courtyard of the condo complex and features vistas of the pool and manicured grounds. There is a Intelligent 55" TV in the master bedroom and overhead ceiling fan for ultimate enjoyment. The main area of the condo is ideal for gathering, appreciating a meal and unwinding. The kitchen area is entirely-equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, full-size refrigerator and range. The open kitchen and dining areas offer seating at the kitchen bar for 4 and the dining table has seating for 6. The living room has a Intelligent TV and two comfortable couches. The living area has french doors that open to a balcony to appreciate the outdoors with vistas of the pool. This is the ideal spot to relax with a drink and take in the coastal breeze. There are two front bedrooms with a queen bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom. Both front bedrooms have Intelligent TVs and ceiling fans. Sunset Beach is only a 3 mile drive and the area has multiple golf courses convenient to the condo. This makes this location a prime spot for the best golf and beach vacation! Fresh linens/towels and departure cleaning service are supplied with every rental. The Colony II community has an indoor pool /hot tub with exercise room and outdoor pool along with grilling/picnic areas located in the courtyard.* 1 King / 1 Queen / 2 Twin Beds* Smoke Free* Elevator access* DIRECTV serviceNote: The community HOA does not allow any type of trailers to be parked on-site
- Sunset Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
(5BR/4.5BA,1K/3Q/4Tw/2Tr, SLP 10, 2 golf carts, Saturday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 11:00AM / CHECK IN 5:30PM)Chippin' and Sippin' gives you the best of the beach AND the golf course! Literally just a three-min. walk to the beach, this bright reverse floor-plan home features ocean, lagoon and golf course vistas plus it has been freshly refreshed-with wood floors added to all the bedrooms and a new couch, appreciate seat and flat-screen installed in the living room. Warm Australian Cypress floors greet you as you enter off of the rocking-chair front porch.Downstairs, you will find four family-friendly bedrooms. There are two suites-a Queen and one with two Twins and a day bed. Each features its own private bath. The other two bedrooms-one furnished with two Queens and the other with two more Twins share a convenient Jack and Jill full bath.As you go up the stairs to the main living area, you are greeted by bright, airy, vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan with enchanting vistas on all sides. The cavernous gathering area is anchored by a decorative granite fireplace and accesses the enormous upstairs covered porch that overlooks the golf course. The living area flows into an ample dining space, surrounded by windows, and featuring an extravagant chandelier as well as a new farm table. Just beyond is the oversize granite kitchen island. There's plenty of room here for both a breakfast bar for four and for prepping culinary treats! The rest of the kitchen won't disappoint. First it is BIG. Secondly, it is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, plenty of cabinets, a roomy pantry, a wine refrigerator and a generous supply of cooking silverware and hardware. But the characteristic that you'll savor the most is the view from the expansive windows. Sip your coffee while relishing the sun shining on the Atlantic. Next to the kitchen is the ocean balcony-so if you crave fresh air with a great view-you've found your spot!This level also homes the VERY private King Master Suite. Located off by itself, this suite includes a walk-in closet and a gorgeous spa-like bath featuring an additional-sizable walk-in shower and his and hers sinks. This property comes with a gas grille, new bicycles, beach chairs, internet access and the use of two golf carts-a six-passenger and a four-passenger and access to WWP's 24/7 Property Manager Assistance Line-which means you can reach needed help even after hours or on weekends. . Whether you come to Bald Head to golf, swim or just relax-you can appreciate it all at Chippin' & Sippin'!IMPORTANT NOTE ON CLUBS: Both clubs are independent from WWP or any WWP properties. As such, all arrangements for temporary memberships must be handled by renters directly with the Clubs. Renters are strongly encouraged to make desired reservations with the club immediately upon booking, and also to become familiar with club policies, procedures, and schedules. WWP representatives will not be able to answer most club-related questions.NOTE: TRAM SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CALL 910.457.5006 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TO AND FROM THE ISLAND WHEN BOOKING. WWP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU TO AND FROM YOUR RENTAL HOME. WWP DOES NOT GUARANTEE NUMBER OF OR CONDITION OF BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH TOYS, OR BEACH TOWELS. ANY CANOES, KAYAKS, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE NOT A PART OF THE HOME RENTAL AND SHALL NOT BE USED BY RENTAL GUESTS.
- Bald Head Island
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 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.
For nearly 40 years, the same corner has been home to a staple in the Calabash community, Callahan’s. Locals and tourists alike are loyal to Callahan’s because of our vast selection of home décor, holiday décor, gifts, and apparel sprawling over 35,000 square feet. Because we are family owned and operated, Callahan’s is not only home to nearly every collectible imaginable but also to our employees, many of whom have been a part of the Callahan’s magic for over a decade and hold our business near and dear to their hearts. We strive to become a part of your family traditions and look forward to bringing you and your loved ones into our enchanting shop for many years to come.
Celtic Creamery offers award winning Irish ice cream along with hot made to order donuts, sensational sundaes, banana splits, Celtic blend coffee. Also visit our gift shop. We offer gift’s for all occasions. Shop for baby and children’s clothing, gifts, and books. Headed to the Beach? Shop for beach coverups, hats, towels bags and totes. How about personal gifts? We offer designer soaps, lotions, scrubs and more. Home décor, jewelry, accessors and more.
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.