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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
Summary:Welcome to End of the Isle with an memorable expansive view! Relaxing covered porches offer spectacular sunset vistas. Plenty of room for everybody with enormous bar and dining areas, and an upstairs loft. Private dock with access to the sound on the front side of the home and a impressive pool in the back. Step right out on to the sand and savor one of the most peaceful, private beaches. Located on the gated, private west side of OIB.The Space:The SpaceLiving and Dining RoomThe living room is a ideal space to gather with family and friends. It features a comfortable sectional - 8 seater, complemented by two cozy armchairs. Entertainment options include a Roku TV, providing countless streaming possibilities on Hulu live TV to help you relax after a long day at the beach. Adjacent to the living area, you'll find a pretty dining area with a huge table seating 12 guests. For a fast breakfast or a casual meal, there's also a breakfast bar with 12 additional bar stools. Kitchen and Wet BarThe kitchen is well-equipped and cavernous enough for multiple cooks in the space at once! It includes nearly double everything to accommodate to your needs. There are two islands, two ovens, two fridges, and two dishwashers. The wet bar has just about everything you could dream of. It includes a wine cooler, an espresso machine, a dual keurig coffee maker, and an official Margaritaville mixer. BedroomsAll six bedrooms in the home include an en suite bathroom and a roku tv to make your stay as comfortable as possible!Game Room The game room on the bottom floor features all of your family favorites. This includes games to bring out to the beach, as well as a shuffle board, pool table, and arcade games, that you can find inside. We also provide 6 beach chairs for you to sit out and soak up the sun!***If interested, we provide the additional option to rent a golf cart. Please feel complimentary to message us about any inquiries***August-September is an gorgeous time to visit OIB! Savor all of the same perks as visiting the beach in the summer, without having to worry about the sizable hordes and traffic. There is no better place to spend Labor Day weekend than at the End of the Isle - many guests have even compared it to being on a boat because of the beautiful expansive ocean view.We provide you with 5-star hotel quality linens - plush duvets, cozy sheets, towels, & even pool towels! As well as starter kit amenities that include soap, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, surface wipes, etc.***End of the Isle is located on an inlet with a tide that is constantly changing. At times the inlet flows in such a way that drastically reduces beach access at high tide. It really changes week to week and we cannot guarantee the amount of beach access at and around high tide during your stay. At low tide you have access to the most beach and the most tide pools on the entire island.Main floor - 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathroomsBedroom 1: 1 king bed with private bathroomBedroom 2: 1 king bed with private bathroomTop floor - 4 bedrooms, 4 bathroomsBedroom 3: 2 queen beds with private bathroomBedroom 4: 2 queen beds with private bathroomBedroom 5: 1 king bed & 1 twin bed with private bathroomBedroom 6: 2 queen beds with private bathroomThe elevator is on the exterior of the home. The entrance on the bottom floor is located on the left side of the back of the home. It goes to all three floors of the property. It is the normal dimensions for an at home elevator. 36" x 60".*Please note the 5% management fee of the total reservation amount is non-returnable after booking* If you are interested in pool heating, please let us know ahead of time as we do charge an additional fee.We charge $100/day to heat the pool. During the winter months, please note that we are unable to guarantee the pool heater will reach a temperature that is entirely satisfying. The highest the heater can go is 86°F, and there’s also a risk of the pipes being too cold to turn on the heater. If temperatures drop below 30°F, we are unable to activate it. We appreciate your understanding and are here if you have any further questions!
- Ocean Isle Beach
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 19
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.
You name it…… this home has it! Location and space is everything with this handicap friendly property, as beach access is just a short walk away. This huge, multi-story home features an inverted floor plan with two covered Trex Decks outdoors- both are wheelchair accessible. Equipped with an elevator, this fantastic beach home features a total of 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. All bedrooms include private baths with five foot showers except for the bunk room. Three king beds, two queens, and two sets of bunk beds so the whole family has plenty of space to relax and relax while on vacation. A total of nine TVS (one in the living room, one in family room, and one in each bedroom) with cable TV, wireless internet and wireless printer. You will find handsome private getaway in the rear with a sizable private pool and hot tub for the ultimate private resort-style vacation. After a day at the beach, rinse the salt and sand off in the private enclosed handicap accessible outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The inverted floor plan accepts for spectacular vistas while cooking and dining. Wood in main living areas with carpet in bedrooms. Totally equipped kitchen with two fridges and two dishwashers. ADA compliant handicapped friendly bedroom with an iComfort motion ideal adjustable Serta bed, which opens to the deck. ADA compliant en suite bath with 36 inch doorways and shower seat. This home even includes a private beach wheelchair!Hungry for some of the Island's best pizza? No worries, this home is located right next to the very fashionable Pepperoni Grille Restaurant. Turn the other direction and find the brand new pirate ship playground with splash pad at Middleton park only a couple blocks away! Middleton Park is also home to the Summer Concert Series and many vendor/farmer markets and expos throughout the year. The park includes an amphitheater, softball field, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts.To name a few more things this home has to ensure you have everything you can imagine, it even includes a family game room with refrigerator with wet bar, Keurig coffee maker. This super cool game room is outfitted with card table, games, book library and Prime Arcades Cocktail table that is loaded with a 162 classic arcade games. Equipped with extras such as two booster seats, highchair, port-a-crib with bed, two portable toddler beds, kid safety gate.This home is ready for you to savor! What are you waiting for??? Book today!!Pool is seasonal: Open May 15th - October 15thGuest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear units during your stay! You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more! The choice is yours! For this home you are eligible for up to $315.00 credit on any beach gear! Book now to reserve your gear today!Please Note: Linens are included with your reservation and contain the following: flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.As you will find when selecting dates on the calendar, there are minimum stay requirements based on the season. There is a 7 nighttime minimum with a mandatory Saturday to Saturday rental pattern in the peak summer months, and there is more flexibility in the slower seasons. You can find a chart of our seasons and minimum stay requirements on our FAQ page, and please don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
- Oak Island
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 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.
A Ideal Approach - 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath House, 2nd Row with Ocean Vistas, Event Home, Sleeps 18Standard 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-smokingNotable & Unique Features:- Beach Access: Across the street to the left or to the right of the home - Event home (Additional Fee - Telephone Better Beach Units office for details)- Within walking distance to Oak Island Pier, Lazy Turtle Restaurant, great stores and more dining- Convenient to Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, fishing, 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- Beds: 6K, 1BB T/T, 1BB D/D- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms. Basic cable through App. - LVP floor throughout- Elevator to all floors (elderly friendly)- Covered porches- Private in-ground swimming pool- Hot/cold outdoor shower- Outdoor foot wash station- Charcoal grille- Boat parking- Private/covered parking- Dog friendlyThis Charming 2nd row home has everything and more for the ideal beach vacation. As an event home (for an additional fee), it is also the ideal place for your wedding, birthday/anniversary celebration, or reunion. Luxury and style abound, as you can savor the private swimming pool or with just a few steps across the street dig your toes into the sandy shore of Oak Island, take a walk to the Oak Island Pier, or relax and soak in the spectacular ocean vistas, sunrises and sunsets. The chef among you will appreciate the roomy gourmet kitchen with the most modern stainless-steel appliances. The open floor plan offers plenty of space for everybody to be together. With 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, there is also opportunity to slip away for some privacy. Warm ocean breezes and the gentle lullaby of the waves rolling onto shore invite you to sit back, relax, rest and rejuvenate. Whether you are looking to celebrate or just have a peaceful getaway, come and make " A Ideal Approach" your dream destination!
- Oak Island
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 18
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.
Providing an array of quality consignments, The Ivy Cottage has consistently been voted "Best in Wilmington" by Encore and Star News for over 21 years. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this family-owned gem is a ‘must-see’ if you’re just passing through.
Port City Peddler in Wilmington, NC. is the perfect destination for shoppers looking to find interesting and unique gifts, antiques, and vintage merchandise.
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.
Downtown Wilmington is known for its collection of chic antique shops, and Antiques of Old Wilmington, which has a prime locale along Front Street just a block away from the Cape Fear River, is a convenient and all-encompassing destination for vintage treasure hunters to begin their pursuit. Established in 1982, and featuring a whopping 6,000 sq. ft. of space, antique fans and looky-loos alike will find a wealth of treasures which pay homage to old southern Wilmington.
With over 5000 sq. feet of unique retail therapy Baker Street Curiosity Shop is a must stop place to visit. A diverse group of vendors offer unusual treasures with new items daily. Antiques. Vintage. Mid century. Records. Artwork. And much more! Come take a look! Inventory changing all the time. We now have a new room in our shop; the Uranium Glass Room. It is filled with uranium and Vaseline glass that reacts with black light making it glow green! The glass is older than most of us! Come see!
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.
Antique hunters will enjoy a big dose of history both inside and out at the charming and unique Maggys Antiques and Collectibles. Stuffed with a number of pieces that can range from furnishings to jewelry, this eclectic antique store will charm treasure hunters of all tastes.
Downtown Wilmington is a favorite destination for avid antique fans, and Michael Moore Antiques is a gem in a long line of downtown stores that are bursting with vintage treasures. Found within a simple, one-story brick building along Castle Street – the premier destination in the downtown area for antique hunters – the shop is distinguished for its crowded windows and an interior that’s lined with vintage items of every variety.
Uptown Market Antiques may be outside of the Downton Wilmington antiques district, but it’s nonetheless worth a stop for its huge selection, ample space, and unique pieces – both big and small – that can’t be found anywhere else.