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Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

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...

Family Beach Home - 5 Bed 4 Bath second ...
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"Serenity By The Shore" Bring the whole family and relax in our 2200 SF Island Park Home featuring 5 Bed and 4 full Bathrooms. Home is located on second row, just a short walk to the ocean. Recent amenities include exterior siding/paint, all windows...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Victory Beach Vacations

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...

Across The Street From The Beach, Privat...
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Up On The Roof, located at 161 Ocean Blvd East, is part of a beach community, Oceanside at Winding River. This provides private beach access, private pool and beach clubhouse, all immediately across the street from the home. Renters will be...

  • Holden Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Top 10 Southport, NC Attractions

Southport is a stunning town where every waterfront turn or historic street corner can serve as its own charming attraction. Filled with picturesque outdoor landscapes, a collection of historic sites, and a myriad of unique shopping and dining...

Updated Sunset Beach home w/ a 3-minute ...

3-min. walk to striking Sunset Beach access, this enchanting 3-bedroom home offers a calming escape for guests. Parking for 5 cars onsite. With 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and 1 futon, there's plenty of space for everybody to relax (all bed linens...

  • Sunset Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve

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...

Southport, NC Boating Guide

With a location on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear River, the Elizabeth River, and even the Atlantic Ocean, Southport is a paradise for mariners. The town and the surrounding area is stocked with unique shops, restaurants, and...

BeachSideBliss 6 bdrm 5 Bath OceanFront ...
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Beach Side Bliss at Ocean Isle Beach anUpdated w/New Flooring and Indoor/Outdoor Furnishings, 6 Bedrooms (SLEEPS 19), 5 Bath, Pool, Elevator, Incredible Beach and Ocean Vistas. `Savor a remarkable holiday inOcean Isle Beach, North Carolina! This...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Airlie Gardens

Arlie Gardens is home to a stunning collection of natural gardens and eye-catching artworks which continually impresses visitors to the Wilmington area. Established in 1901, and originally used as a private garden for the wealthy Pembroke family...

Bald Head Island

Located on the southern tip of the Cape Fear coastline, and jetting out into the ocean like a jewel of green land in a sea of blue, Bald Head Island is a beach vacation destination that is truly unique for its geography, history, and distinctive...

BEACHFRONT!!! Recently Updated 2 Bedroom...

Welcome to "Salty Beach!" Recently refreshed 2 bedroom 2 bath BEACHFRONT condo.Wake up in the morning and see the ocean through your bedroom window! Bedrooms and living room have blackout shades and intelligent TVs. Each bathroom is equipped with a...

  • Ocean Isle Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Southport Educational Activities

Established in the 1700s, and boasting a landscape of unique coastal ecosystems, Southport is a prime destination to learn about the history, environment, and culture of the scenic Brunswick region. From unique museums and monuments, to outdoor...

Top 10 Things to do in Southport, NC

Southport is a charming coastal town where shopping, dining, history, and just enjoying a waterfront breeze are all celebrated on a daily basis. And while it’s tempting to just find a shaded front porch, settle in, and admire the view &ndash...

Escape to Sea-Clusionoki cottage. Roam t...

Start your calming hideaway at Sea-Clusionoki with a cup of coffee or tea on the screened porch, serenaded by the calming sounds of the coast. When you're ready to discover, take a leisurely 10-15 min. walk or a fast 2-3 min. ride in the...

  • Oak Island
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Southport, NC Camping Guide

From picturesque beaches that straddle the state border, to sunny destinations found just inland of the Cape Fear River, the Southport region is dotted with an array of campgrounds that will entice visitors of all outdoorsy tastes. The options are...

Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island, a roughly 5 square mile southern North Carolina barrier island that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, may be a small and secluded island destination, but it makes up for its size with a world of exclusive and elite vacation style.

OW 9201 - Beautiful 3 Bdrm/2.5 Bath Cond...
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"Unwind and Unwind" in the handsome community of Oak Island.Great for families and those who want to get away from the hordes but still be close to eateries, shopping, and recreational activities. This Ocean Walk condo is immaculate, elegantly...

  • Oak Island
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Hive ADJ Suites 301 & 302 by BlueSta...

Our roomy 3rd floor adjacent suite listing offers a total of 1,200 sq ft of modern open living space. This listing is for two suites directly adjacent to one another. Each king suite offers their own uniquely curated design with high ceilings, huge...

  • Wilmington
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The 7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2025

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh...

Southport, NC Scenic Spots

Southport is a town that is renowned for beauty. With charming downtown streets that are lined with cottages and enticing boutiques, a range of paddling and walking trails, and miles of water in every direction, it’s no wonder that a favorite...

Re-Juvenated: 5 bedroom oceanfront class...
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5 Bedrooms | 4 Baths3 Kings | 4 Twins Includes sizable master suite upstairs. One CCTV, VCR, DVD player, wireless internet. Well-equipped kitchen with ample counter space, enormous pantry with plenty of storage, ice maker, and charcoal grille. Grand...

  • Oak Island
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Southport, NC History

Southport is one of the oldest communities in coastal North Carolina, and as such, the town has ties to virtually every major American event. From its initial discovery centuries ago by European explorers, to its role in the American Revolution and...

Southport, NC Fishing Guide

With a backbone in both commercial and recreational fishing, it should come as no surprise that fishing is big in Southport. This small community’s love of fishing is visible around every corner – from the specials boards of local...

Beautiful 2nd floor unit with ocean view...
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Striking 2nd floor unit ideal for a couple of young family. Full kitchen with bar seating, open living room with TV, sizable couch and access to ocean view deck. This unit has 2 lofted twin beds in hallway with kingsize bed in bedroom and ocean...

  • Wrightsville Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Southport Pier and RIverwalk

Cap off a leisurely day of exploring Southport with a scenic walk along the waterfront, courtesy of the Southport Pier and Riverwalk.  Located on the edge of Howe and Bay Streets, and therefore easy to reach for veritably any Downtown Explorer...

Southport Waterfront Park

While Downtown Southport has an ample supply of wide front porches to take a load off and enjoy a breeze, many longtime visitors attest there's no better place to relax than the Southport waterfront Park.

Southport Marsh Walk

Nature lovers who want to take an in-depth and self-guided exploration of Southport's wild terrain can take an easy stroll down the "Marsh Walk." This long boardwalk that begins along Brunswick Avenue on the edges of the busy downtown ends...

Southport Marina

Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as not only is the marina itself...

Renowned as a small but substantial piece of Southport’s history that was almost lost in the wake of 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the Southport City Dock reopened to grand acclaim in the 2021, and has regained its reputation as a popular...

La Polena's Southern style estate overlooking the Cape Fear River offers the perfect balance between a modern simplistic design and old world warmth.  If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, Southport’s Figurehead is...

The Historic Riverwalk in Downtown Southport will quickly introduce newcomers to the waterfront scene in this coastal community, and will surely instill a newfound appreciation and overall enthrallment with this scenic laid-back region.

Zeke's Island Coastal Reserve is found just south of the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and is one of the three original 1985 National Estuarine Research Reserve components dedicated by NOAA and the Division of Coastal Management. Encompassing a...