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East Coast Got-Em-On King Mackerel Classic
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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
Start your day with sweeping ocean vistas and the sound of crashing waves—this sunny, third-floor condo is the ideal coastal escape! Just steps from the sand via private beach access, this light-filled home offers comfort, convenience, and that classic beach town vibe.With two comfortable bedrooms and a sleeper couch, there’s plenty of space to accommodate up to six guests. The entirely outfitted kitchen makes it painless to appreciate meals together at home, while the iconic Carolina Beach Boardwalk—with its vibrant dining, treats, games, and live entertainment—is just a short walk away. For family-friendly fun, the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a short drive down the road.Whether you’re sipping coffee on the balcony as the sun rises over the ocean, or appreciating beach days and boardwalk nights, this home offers the best of Carolina Beach living.Highlights:Top-floor unit with broad ocean vistas2 bedrooms + sleeper couch (sleeps 6)Private beach access just steps awayFull kitchen for dining inShort walk to the Carolina Beach BoardwalkQuick drive to the NC Aquarium at Fort FisherLinens and bath towels suppliedStarter supply of essentials (paper goods, soaps, pods, trash bags)Washer/dryer accessAssigned parkingUnpack, relax, and let the ocean breeze do the rest. Your sunny beach escape awaits!
- Carolina Beach
- 2 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.
Beach Bungalow - 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath House, Sleeps 8 Beach Bungalow-Life at the beach just got better with this 4 bedroom/2 bath, Like New home! Ideally located on a corner lot with beach access directly across the street and ocean vistas from your front deck. Stunning upgrades throughout. Step inside and you will immediately feel at tranquility. Elegant vaulted wood ceilings, tankless water heater, new HVAC, roof 2016, Quartz counters, stainless appliances - this home is move in ready. Oak Island offers many amenities such as golf, tennis, basketball, picnic areas, boat launches and more. Come see this handsome bungalow - offering everything you have dreamed of - and see what living by the sea really means. Event Home (Additional Fee)
- Oak Island
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
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.
Welcome to Oceanside Bliss! This oceanfront property is located directly beside a beach access putting you just steps away from putting your toes in the sand and making sweet coastal memories. The convenience of the first-floor location makes this an ideal getaway for families, couples, or friends who don’t savor lugging their beach gear or suitcases up and down flights of stairs. The accessibility to the ocean, saltwater pool and parking lot makes Oceanside Bliss the ideal spot to have your calming beach hideaway. The SpaceThis pretty unit features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, making it ideal for modest groups/families or couples. The primary bedroom offers a brand-new king bed, private half bath, and direct access to the oceanfront porch*. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and a twin bed. The living room offers a queen pull out couch to accommodate additional guests. Also supplied is our high-speed Wi-Fi and 2 intelligent TV’s (including cable) to help you keep up with favorite shows and movies. In the completely equipped kitchen, you will find everything you need for cooking and preparing food. Guests may also appreciate their morning cup of coffee or evening drink on the oceanfront porch with dune vistas and the striking sound of the waves. Also available for our guests to enjoy are the grille and picnic tables just steps away at south end of the complex property, along with an outdoor shower right by the beach access for cleaning off at the end of a long day at the beach, and of course, our favorite, the impressive saltwater pool. We have also started providing 4 beach chairs and a few beach toys to help make your beach vacation a little more fun and convenient. LocationOceanside Bliss is located at Seahorse beach access and is about .7 of a mile (an simple beach walk for some) from the beginning of lively Carolina Beach Boardwalk where you can enjoy eateries, coffee stores, boat charters, the seasonal fireworks (please feel complimentary to ask us about the dates for the fireworks) and everything Carolina Beach has to offer. Across the street from the complex, you will find North End Mini Mart and Café where you can find a few shopping essentials or enjoy a delicious breakfast sandwich and cup of coffee. Guest AccessThis unit comes with 2 parking passes (one designated and one guest pass). Access to the unit is available via touch keypad on the front door. This condo can serve a variety of needs and has a few primary home rules:- No Animals Accepted - No events allowed- No smoking, vaping, candles or incense inside the unit. *Please note, view from first floor condo is primarily of the dunes. This condo is oceanfront but not ocean view.Thank you for considering our condo and if you have any questions, please message us and we are happy to help in any way possible. We look forward to hosting you. Finest wishes, Sarah and Israel
- Carolina Beach
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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 a cool cocktail to top off a long downtown exploration, or an easy-going and sunny meal to complement the waterfront surroundings, head to Southport’s Provision Company. Located on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway, and recently named by a national news source as home to the “best sandwiches in America,” this no-frills restaurant features an abundance of seasonal eats that will make any newcomer an instant fan.