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Vacation rentals in Wrightsville Beach

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Tower in Wrightsville Beach
Blue Surf
No better view and location on the island. This suite offers unreal sunrises, sunsets, deck cocktails, privacy and walking distance to beaches, paddling, boating, restaurants, coffee and shopping in Wrightsville Beach. We love our cozy spot and enjoy sharing it with any and all! The beauty is in the nature that surrounds this location. Snag a free bike or rent paddleboards or kayaks on site and take off! Perfect for a couple(s) or small family with the included queen pull out sleeper sofa .
$195 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
The Bungalow Loft by WB Abodes
Quintessential duplex cottage circa 1946 on the outside, refurbished sanctuary with a modern aesthetic on the inside. The Bungalow Loft includes one bedroom with two additional day beds in the living room, a full bath, a well-appointed kitchen and a dining area. The unit has an extensive outdoor living space including porch, deck, fire pit, and outdoor shower. The Loft is on Wrightsville Beach’s main strip and close to Johnny Mercers Pier, and only a 3 minute walk to the beach.
$139 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Shorebreak Retreat
Beautifully appointed studio condominium in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. Once you park at your front row parking spot, you won't need to get in your car until you are headed home. Condo is steps to the beach and less than a minute walk to shopping, restaurants, grocery store, coffee shop, ice cream shop, surf shops, salon and rental beach supply store. Fully stocked kitchen, all bedding and towels included.
$178 per night

Stay near Wrightsville Beach's top sights

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier46 locals recommend
Oceanic132 locals recommend
Airlie Gardens235 locals recommend
Crystal Pier9 locals recommend
Blockade Runner Beach Resort13 locals recommend
Sweet n Savory Cafe67 locals recommend

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Condo in Carolina Beach
Oceanfront 1 bedroom condo with pool
$101 per night
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Apartment in Wrightsville Beach
Lumina by the Sea ~
$190 per night
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Apartment in Wrightsville Beach
The Wave Cave
$75 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Step Onto the Beach! Inviting Oceanfront Suite
$115 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
25 West Downstairs
$140 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach Boardwalk w/ Ocean & Marina View!
$104 per night
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Apartment in Wrightsville Beach
A-Street Hideaway
$135 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Best Location On The Island! Amazing Ocean Views!
$141 per night
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Condo in Wilmington
Waterway Treehouse Updated Condo Perfect Location
$128 per night
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Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach Haven East Henderson Street
$125 per night
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Condo in Wilmington
Waterway View Studio(Pool, King, close to Beach)
$72 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
The Gathering Place Condo w/ Ocean Views & Pool
$61 per night

Your guide to Wrightsville Beach

Introduction

Encompassing an island as well as its namesake beach, North Carolina’s Wrightsville Beach is one of the oldest established beach communities in the country, first documented in the 1720s. Its origins as a tourist town go back to 1889, when the area railroad company built tracks from neighboring Wilmington across the Banks Channel to transport visitors to the ocean. Bolstered by its natural beauty and yacht club, which is one of the oldest in the country, Wrightsville Beach began to draw regular vacationers, and an entertainment-driven construction boom followed. In the early 1900s, massive hotels opened with dance halls and entertainment, making the small beach town a tour stop for popular big bands. Though Wilmington’s neighboring beaches, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, are well known for watersports and recreation, Wrightsville Beach maintains its family-friendly allure, picture-perfect beach, and centuries-old history as one of the most appealing oceanfront destinations on the East Coast.


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

Wrightsville Beach has a subtropical climate characterized by mild winters, with highs in the mid-50s Fahrenheit, and hot, humid summers with highs in the lower 90s. Summers can be sticky, pushing the area’s heat index toward 100 degrees at its peak, perfect for playing in the water. The push and pull of warm Atlantic Ocean waters in relation to storm system tracks puts Wrightsville Beach at risk of tropical storms. If you’re traveling during hurricane season, which peaks in September, pay extra attention to local weather reports.


Top things to do in Wrightsville Beach

Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier

Constructed in the 1930s and nearly destroyed after a series of hurricanes in the 1990s, Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier was rebuilt in 2002 from reinforced concrete and is open 24/7 year-round. The modern pier is plenty wide for the crowds who walk it, and multiple spots accommodate the scores of anglers casting their lines on any given day — or night, as after-dark fishing is popular here.

Wrightsville Beach Park

Located in the heart of town and bordered by water in all directions, this family-friendly park attracts locals for tennis, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, and kids of all ages to its colorful playground. It’s also host to special events throughout the year, including Wrightsville Beach’s summer concert series.

The Loop

Circling the interior of the island, this 2.5-mile fitness trail runs through the heart of Wrightsville Beach in the center of town, straddling the mainland and the namesake beach. It’s especially popular with runners, walkers, and dog-walkers. Fantastic views abound.

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