
Beachfront vacation rentals in Wilmington
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Oceanfront Condo-1A-Pet Friendly! Linens Provided!
Beautiful, light-filled oceanfront condo just steps from the beach. This unit is only 2 short blocks from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and directly across the street from Lake Park. Enjoy the sand & sun just steps from the front door at conveniently located access point. The patio is great for enjoying the sunrise with a cup of coffee, or a relaxing afternoon/evening cocktail. Sheets & towels provided! Free Designated Parking spots! Pets are allowed with a $100 pet fee for one pet and $175 for 2

The Surf Shack
3 blocks from the ocean and 1/2 block from the Carolina Beach Lake trail. Ample parking & private courtyard to wind down after a day on the beach. Freshly renovated and decorated in March 22'. Perfect for families or couples looking to be close to the downtown action, yet away from any noise/traffic. A peaceful beach escape w/ every modern amenity. BBQ essentials on site. Pet friendly. Check out the Superhost's other similar Surf Shack listings for alternative, curated offerings.

OCEANFRONT & ON the BOARDWALK! Unbelievable VIEWS
This OCEANFRONT penthouse, on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, is the perfect beach vacation home - offering a unique combination of a truly prime location and amenity-rich accommodations. Walking distance to everything, with an elevator and pool! INCREDIBLE, unimpaired 180 degree views of the beach & Atlantic Ocean, with huge windows; you can see for miles. Breathtaking sunrises & sunsets. Ocean and marina/city views from ALL living spaces. Watch Fireworks from the balcony during the summer.

Coastal Escapes Luxury 3 bdrm Oceanfront Condo
If you love the water, enjoy sunrises and are ready to make some amazing memories. You found the perfect spot. Our luxury 3 bedroom oceanfront condo will take your breath away as soon as walk in. Imagine sitting on the balcony in the morning with your coffee or tea, heading up to a private rooftop balcony in the afternoon as the sun goes down. Everything you need is steps away. You can easily walk to restaurants and the boardwalk. High Season is SAT-SAT check-in. 1 Parking spot guaranteed.

Surf4life Oceanfront Beach Cottage
One of the last few Direct Oceanfront beach cottages left in CB. Great for small families. Sit on the front porch and watch waves or a beautiful sun rise. This home was owned by the same family for 50 years! While the cottage is small, it offers an excellent beach retreat that is reminiscent of simpler times. Excellent beach and surf break in front of home which is only 100 yards from the Tiki bar! There is also a private beach directly in front of the house. A beach experience like no other!

Oceanfront Condo With Balcony and Pool
Welcome to our beachfront 1 bedroom condo at "The Riggings"! Enjoy the stunning ocean views from the comfort of your own private balcony. Inside, you'll find a cozy queen size bed, perfect for a romantic getaway or a solo retreat. We also have a twin size bunk bed and a pull out couch, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. Whether you're looking for a romantic escape, a family vacation, or a relaxing solo trip, our beachfront condo has everything you need for a perfect stay.

Better Daze - 1 Block To Beach
Welcome to Better Daze! Enjoy this newly renovated modern beach house that was completed in 2022. Located on the "North End" of Carolina Beach, you'll be steps away (0.1 miles) from public beach access (listen for the waves!), an 8 minute (0.4 miles) walk to Freeman Park, and a 4 minute drive (1.3 miles) to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. A convenient location on the island for a relaxing day by the ocean and all of the restaurants, nightlife, family activities that CB has to offer.

Cowabungalow - Luxury Condo
This custom LUXURIOUS 1-bedroom oceanfront sleeps 4 w/pull-out couch and is completely NEW inside. This unit is oceanfront, 2nd story w/elevator, covered parking in a gated parking lot, and a fully stocked kitchen, park the car & never have to drive during your stay! Right on the CB boardwalk w/ many choices for ocean view restaurants, etc. Pet friendly with an additional $60 cleaning fee per pet and early check-in and late check-out fee $150 for each request w/ 2-day notice.

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
This is a recently renovated rustic 1947 cottage with an outstanding view of and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is perfect for meditation or quiet time by the water's edge, or for fishing, art, reading, writing, kayaking or paddleboarding. It is close to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island and Hampstead where there is shopping, restaurants, outdoor and cultural activities and beautiful beaches. It's old, but it is full of charm!

Flighted Desire - Oceanfront
Flighted Desire is not only a place to relish in the raw beauty of the ocean and to make lifelong memories with family and friends, but your time at this Air BnB gives back to the community too! A portion of the proceeds is given to a local bird rescue group,"Skywatch Bird Rescue," located North of Carolina Beach in Castle Hayne. Volunteers, to include your host, take injured birds to facility to be rehabilitated and released back to the wild.

Shell of a Vibe Beach Condo - Oceanfront and Chill
Oceanfront condo just steps away from the sand on the pristine north end of Wrightsville Beach, NC. This ground-floor unit at Shell Island Resort provides direct access to the beach boardwalk, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, full restaurant and outside bar. An open-air walkway connects the condo entrance to the parking deck so no need to walk through the lobby or use elevators; allowing for safe social distancing your entire stay.

Oceanfront Ground Floor Condo w/pool Riggings D-1
Ground floor, end unit directly on the ocean! You just don’t get closer than this. Watch the sunrise from your private balcony. Just steps away from the beach. There is also an oceanfront pool where you can spend the day soaking in the suns rays. Surf fishing is superb directly in front of the condo due to a large rock formation next to Fort Fisher. **Maximum of three (3) adults**
Popular amenities for Wilmington beachfront rentals
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Oceanfront Serenity - Best Pool/View - King Bed

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It's All About The View!

No Cleaning Fee - Condo With Waterfront Pool/Beach

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BIG DECK! Tiki Bar! Oceanfront Pool! Elevator!
Beachfront home rentals with a hot tub

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Summer Lovin - Kure Beach oceanfront w/ hot tub

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Pet-friendly beachfront home rentals

Ocean View! No Pet Fee! Come Relax @ The Escape CB

Sweet Carolina Ocean View, Luxury Top Floor 403

Ebb Tide - Oceanfront house with 4 bedrooms!

Oceanfront Incredible Ibis w private beach access

Oceanfront condo! Dog friendly!

Steps to the Beach: Weekly Discounts

Donovan's Reef A Very Popular Beach House!

Beach House @Tiki OceanFront 3B 2bath Cottage
When is the best time to visit Wilmington?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $214 | $234 | $201 | $275 | $373 | $472 | $538 | $427 | $392 | $329 | $300 | $299 |
| Avg. temp | 47°F | 49°F | 55°F | 64°F | 71°F | 78°F | 82°F | 80°F | 75°F | 66°F | 56°F | 50°F |
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Wilmington vacation rentals start at $90 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
20 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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10 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
40 of Wilmington vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Wilmington rentals

4.8 Average rating
Wilmington stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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