Family-friendly vacation rentals in Wilmington

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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

Seaside Sanctuary! Oceanfront Master, Linens Incl

Seaside Sanctuary is a 5th floor oceanfront condo with a view that will take your breath away! From the porch you'll take in breathtaking sunrises, dolphins swimming, pelicans cruising, & during peak season there is a full fireworks display every Thursday night. It's a 5 minute walk to the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1.2 miles to the Carolina Beach boardwalk, & 1.5 miles to Kure Beach Pier. For a fun day trip, take the ferry to Southport, visit the NC Aquarium, or see the Battleship in Wilmington!

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Cottage in Carolina Beach

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews

Charming Beach Cottage-1 block to beach/boardwalk

Charming, spacious beach cottage in the heart of Carolina Beach—just 1 block from the ocean, boardwalk, shops, and dining! Enjoy a large front porch with views of Thursday night fireworks—perfect for relaxing or dining al fresco. Rinse off in the private outdoor shower after sun-soaked days. Bright, airy interiors, comfy beds, fast WiFi, smart TVs, and a stocked kitchen. Enjoy the best of the island with beach access, live music, and fun at your doorstep. Book your perfect beach escape today!

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Home in Wilmington

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviews

Tri The Sea

A Beautifully updated and simple ranch to fit all of your needs! Clean, Clutter Free less than 3 miles from Wrightsville Beach and less than 1 mile to UNCW. All the amenities you need on your business trip plus all the comforts of home with the addition that it is is 100% Child friendly makes this the perfect Home Away from Home for any guests needs! Modern Kitchen with Stainless Appliances, Granite Countertops and Eat in Bar. Family/Bedroom with door to close off from rest of home.

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Home in Southport

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Downtown Southport Cottage

Adorable remodeled cottage in downtown Southport. Walking distance to waterfront, restaurants, bars, quaint shops and parks for the kids. Enjoy strolls through town or walks to the waterfront or minutes drive from oak island for a sandy beach afternoon. Also minutes away from Southport car ferry for a great day trip to Fort Fisher Aquirium and state park or catch the ferry to bald head and ride bikes or rent a golf cart for the day of discovery, golfing or beaches.

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Home in Wilmington

4.77 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Family fun house near attractions

Unconventional art house. Located minutes drive from the beach, downtown, and Greenfield lake amphitheater . Relax and check out the nearby downtown bar, restaurant, and gallery scene. The historic river walk is always a crowd pleaser. The owner lives in the back unit and is available if any issues arise during your stay. They’re also on hand to care for the animals on the property, ensuring everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy your visit.”

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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 397 reviews

☼Vitamin Sea 1 Block From The Beach☼

Vitamin Sea is a private 1 BD apartment located 1 block or short 3 minute walk to the beach w/ public access. Conveniently located to all outdoor activities CB area has to offer: fishing, biking, surfing, kayaking, deep sea charters and the boardwalk featuring great shopping and restaurants! Perfect stay-cation for a small family or couple! -40 minutes to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) -30 minutes to downtown Wilmington

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Townhouse in Carolina Beach

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Wow! Beach Home with great views, steps to ocean!

Welcome to Southern Comfort! Located just steps away from the beach. 4-bedroom, 5 BEDS, 3.5-bathroom Condo Sleeps 10 people with beds. ‼️Home Linen rental of $240 is included in the cleaning fee, which includes beach towels‼️ 1800 sqft, hardwood floors and granite. 1 king, 2 queen 1 full bed w/ 1 full trundle, 1-Queen sleeper sofa 🐾Approved pet only $200 per pet🐾 Minimum age to rent: 25

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Home in Carolina Beach

4.74 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Fabulous Ocean Views, across the street pricing

Updated 6 br 4 ba beach house in the heart of Carolina Beach. Right across the street from the beach access and has great views from the decks. Decorated more modern than beachy, we've tried to think of everything you'll need for a great beach stay. The house is large and spacious, and has Roku TVs in all the rooms - enjoy the beach during the day, stream what you want in the evenings.

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Guesthouse in Wilmington

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 681 reviews

Pond View Loft Apt

Quiet wooded 3-acre lot with ¾ -acre Pond Conveniently located halfway between the beach and town. A destination get-away for couples, solo adventurers, families, or the business traveler. 7 min. drive to Wrightsville Beach,10 min. drive to Downtown Wilmington, 25 min. drive to Surf City/Topsail Island. Close to Mayfaire Shopping Center and Restaurants. No children under 12

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Condo in Carolina Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 258 reviews

Seaside Sanctuary - Best Pool/View - King Bed

★ We’ve been Airbnb Superhosts for 9 consecutive years, with over 1,000 glowing reviews ★ Linens and towels are included for your stay ★ In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience ★ Seasonal pool access – open from mid-April to mid-October ★ We offer two oceanfront units in beautiful Carolina Beach ★ Enjoy private beach access just steps from your door

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Guesthouse in Kure Beach

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 322 reviews

Lovely Little Beach Guest House

Our guest house is a 650 sq. ft. studio apartment over our detached garage, and only 300 steps to beautiful Kure Beach. It's perfect for a long weekend, a relaxing week at the beach, or an extended winter get-a-way for snowbirds. You'll love the ocean breezes and starry nights. Ask us about our monthly rate for Dec., Jan., and Feb.

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Bungalow in Wrightsville Beach

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Historic Wrightsville Beach Cottage

Built in 1907 in Downtown Wilmington and moved by barge to Wrightsville Beach in the late 1950's. Owner is an Entertainment Producer and the house is very cozy and full of beautiful antiques. Hardwood floors and a newly designed kitchen. Great relaxing front porch and just 10 houses from the ocean. Makes a great relaxing stay.

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Condo 1 block to ocean & pickleball y’all

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews9 months ago

Book this place!! We had such a great time at the beach and in this Airbnb. Our group was comprised of 3 couples and 2 infants and we were so comfortable! We stayed for 4 nights and made all of our meals with ease - one of the best equipped kitchens I've stayed in. We loved the location, truly a 3-5 minute walk to the beach (depending on how much you're carrying!), and a great view of the Sound. The Airbnb was bigger than I expected and having 2.5 bathrooms was great for our group size. Highly recommend!!

Townhouse in Carolina Beach

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Cozy BHI Condo - Community Pool and BHI Club

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 320 reviews3 weeks ago

This is the second time we’ve stayed at Marooned Five as a family of five and we all love it! Our 2 younger kids love the loft and my older kid loves the second bedroom to himself. It’s not easy finding room for everyone when we travel but we don’t have to worry about it when we stay at David and Kris’ place. The two golf carts give us flexibility to split up and we also love riding bikes on the island. Marooned Five comes with everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We have stayed here during the off season and prefer it but will also be back during the summer season. Some of our favorites to do here: climb Old Baldy, eat at Jules and Jailhouse, beach days, have a date sans kids at Bald Head Bottle, visit Turtle Central and complete their scavenger hunt around the island. We went to Sunday service at the Chapel and had breakfast afterwards at The Boathouse. We shopped at the Maritime shops and scheduled a guided kayak tour (that was canceled due to rain). But we’ll be back!

Townhouse in Bald Head Island

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Centrally located cute family cottage

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews6 months ago

Mary’s airbnb was a perfect restful landing pad for our family while we moved our daughter in nearby. It is comfortable and spacious with extra perks like a screened in patio for sipping coffee and listening to the birds in the morning. We enjoyed a breakfast place and farmers market with in a couple minutes of the bnb and also love that it was only a 15-20 min drive to the beach.

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The Kure at Carolina Beach!

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews6 days ago

This was our first experience staying at an Airbnb. The home was nice, spacious, well maintained and as described. There was a lovely walking trail on the road back behind the property- perfect for dogs. The host was very responsive. The only negative was that the unit shares a wall with a second unit and unfortunately there was another group staying in the second unit. They were very loud, played loud music with inappropriate language and lots of bass until late into the night/early morning. While this is no fault of the host, we have young children and it did affect our vacation experience overall. Therefore, I feel it’s worth mentioning and the fact that the unit shares a wall is something to consider.

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Wilmington Retreat

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews4 days ago

We love the open concept, it allowed all of our family to be together no matter the room. I did love that the 2nd floor had a door at the bottom, it was perfect so that our toddler wasn’t going up and down the steep stairs. Our kids loved the kid section upstairs, It was a perfect set up. The kitchen was fully set up for any meal. the ice machine was perfect. It allows us to get ice, instead of having to run to the market. Showers were clean and spacious and fully set up with towels.

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