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Carolina Beach beach vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Carolina Beach

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Condo in Carolina Beach
Oceanfront 1 bedroom condo with pool
Relax at our ocean front condo close to the best of Carolina Beach but far enough from the hustle to enjoy the quiet and amazing views! Walk south to enjoy shopping, restaurants, music and entertainment at our family friendly boardwalk. Or walk north to fish and grab a drink at the pier. Bring your bikes, golf cart, as well as beach and pool toys and store them in the unit’s garage. Pull out sofa bed in lvng room allows you to accommodate up to 4 guests. Come make memories at our beautiful CB.
$98 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Best Location On The Island! Amazing Ocean Views!
This completely remodeled condo is in the heart of it all on Pleasure Island in Carolina Beach. Previously known as Surf Station, now with new local ownership, was just completely remodeled top to bottom with luxury you don't often find in an oceanfront rental. When you arrive you can just park your car and walk to everything. Watch dolphins, fireworks, sunrises & sunsets all from your balcony. Whether your looking for relaxation, fun & adventure or a little bit of everything we have it all!
$135 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
❤️of Carolina Beach / Ocean views / Steps to sand⛱
Beautiful brand new luxury condo perfect for a beach get away. Enjoy picturesque sunrises from the balcony, with an ocean view just beyond the boardwalk. We are conveniently located just steps from the beach and in the center of one of the best beach boardwalks in the country for easy access to shops and great restaurants. We use enhanced cleaning and offer self check-in for social distancing. Walk score 73/100 (Very walkable - From walkscore. com). On site parking for one vehicle.
$90 per night

Stay near Carolina Beach's top sights

Carolina Beach Boardwalk184 locals recommend
Freeman Park97 locals recommend
Britts Donuts277 locals recommend
Michael's Seafood Restaurant113 locals recommend
Havana’s Restaurant115 locals recommend
SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar176 locals recommend

Beach condo rentals in Carolina Beach

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Condo in Carolina Beach
The Gathering Place Condo w/ Ocean Views & Pool
$60 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Oceanfront Condo-1A-Pet Friendly! Linens Provided!
$68 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Blue Latitude
$95 per night
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Condo in Kure Beach
Peach on the Beach l Oceanfront | Amazing Sunrises
$98 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Upscale Luxury Condo on Boardwalk, Ocean View
$107 per night
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Condo in Kure Beach
Beachfront Condo, Steps to the Beach
$121 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Lovely Condo w/ Ocean Views & Community Pool
$70 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Amazing Ocean Views!
$72 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Stunning Oceanfront Views, All Seasons, Clean,Cozy
$90 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Cozy Beachfront Condo - Unforgettable Views
$106 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
CAROLINA VIEWS (OCEAN + MARSH)
$80 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
1/2 BLOCK TO BEACH ACCESS/Kid&Pet friendly!
$90 per night

Beach house rentals in Carolina Beach

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Home in Carolina Beach
The Surf Shack
$66 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
0.2 Miles to Beach Access | Ocean Breeze at CB
$102 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
Pleasure Island Surf Bungalow
$129 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
The Beach House on Snapper
$198 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
COASTAL CABANA - 1 Block to beach with sound view
$125 per night
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Home in Oak Island
Oak Island Beach House #2
$101 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
Eastbound Historic Beach Cottage
$95 per night
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Home in Kure Beach
Private Kure Beach Studio Apt. with Garage Parking
$145 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
25 West Downstairs
$131 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
Abundance in the Sand: one story, modern and clean
$187 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
100 yards to beach & canal views! Linens included.
$97 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
Sundown- 2 Blocks from The beach!
$149 per night

Beach cottage rentals in Carolina Beach

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Cottage in Carolina Beach
Charming beach cottage blocks from the beach!
$115 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
200 yds to Beach | Little Ray @ The Sun Shack
$110 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
Relax in a HGTV Beachfront pick!
$164 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
The Flying Sea Cow
$240 per night
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Cottage in Kure Beach
All Decked Out in Kure Beach
$199 per night
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Cottage in Oak Island
Coral Cottage
$85 per night
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Cottage in Wilmington
Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
$153 per night
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Cottage in Oak Island
Whimsy Cottage By the Sea, Oceanview, Fenced Yard
$180 per night
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Cottage in Kure Beach
Pierside Cottage A| 1 Block to Beach, Bars, Dining
$80 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
Surf4life Oceanfront Beach Cottage
$255 per night
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Cottage in Wilmington
The Cottage (STL2020-0125)
$79 per night
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Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach Haven East Henderson Street
$125 per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Carolina Beach

Total rentals

1.6K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

550 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

610 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

540 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

1.2K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

62K reviews

Your guide to Carolina Beach

Introduction

This festive beach town just south of Wilmington, North Carolina, is classic summertime Americana. When fireworks explode over the vintage oceanfront boardwalk after sunset, it’s easy to understand why vacationing families have been flocking to Carolina Beach since the late 19th century, when visitors arrived via steamship down the Cape Fear River. Though the town is less than three square miles, there’s no shortage of things to do: Take a surf lesson or jetski in the waves on the Atlantic Ocean side, fish for mackerel and perch off the wooden pier, or see how many species of migratory birds you can count while hiking the nine miles of white-sand trails at Carolina Beach State Park.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach is a popular spring and summertime destination. Summer days are hot, humid, and breezy, and temperatures usually crack 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. The water temperature is not far behind, reaching a bathtub-like 82 degrees. Summer is also the region’s wettest time of year: expect 7 to 8 inches of rain in July, August, and September. It’s always good to be mindful of tropical storms during hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Fall brings fewer crowds and milder temperatures, so it’s a good time to stay in one of the area’s vacation rentals, though it may be too cold to swim. Winter highs hover around 60 degrees, with overnight lows close to freezing, so pack accordingly and make sure to layer up.


Top things to do in Carolina Beach

Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Though it dates to the 1880s, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk has been rebuilt, expanded, and modernized over the years, but it still retains its throwback charm. These days you’ll find an assortment of carnival rides, arcade games, candy vendors, and tiki bars, just steps from the sand.

Carolina Beach State Park

Highlights of this 761-acre park, nestled between the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean, include the 50-foot Sugarloaf Dune and nine miles of hiking trails for all skill levels (don’t miss the carnivorous pitcher plants and Venus flytraps that line the half-mile Flytrap Trail). There’s also a marina with two public boat ramps from which you can depart on fishing excursions to Myrtle Grove Sound, the river, or the sea.

Diving

With unpredictable currents and dangerous shoals lurking beneath the surface, this stretch of North Carolina coastline has been perilous for mariners of yore, claiming nearly 65 shipwrecks within a 50-mile radius. But the wrecks are a boon for divers, who can book charter trips to explore the Condor Heritage Dive Site, an area containing 21 shipwrecks including the Condor, which ran aground while evading Union ships in 1864.

Destinations to explore