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Wrightsville Beach beach vacation rentals

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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Cozy Coastal Getaway Walking Distance to Beach
A peaceful beach vacation experience is exactly what this home provides. Being just 2 minute walking distance from the ocean, this home provides the perfect location, along with a cozy space for retreat. Being surrounded by multiple local's favorite restaurants, shops, and water sports, this home is sure to please your small group! -Top tier 1Gb High Speed Wifi in each unit -300ft to Public Beach Access -100ft to Local Restaurants -55" TV with Streaming Services *This home is a Ground Floor
$168 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
The Bungalow Loft - Airy Second Floor Unit
Quintessential duplex cottage circa 1946 on the outside, totally refurbished sanctuary with a modern aesthetic on the inside. The Bungalow Loft includes one bedroom with additional day bed sleeping 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.
$179 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
The Sunsetter by Mira-Mar
Located in the heart of Wrightsville Beach, atop one of the island’s most iconic buildings, The Sunsetter is a one-of-a-kind accommodation. The Sunsetter’s enviable location places you across the street from Banks Channel and a block off the Atlantic Ocean. You’ll be mere steps from numerous restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and boutiques, yet find privacy on the rooftop deck as you take in the sprawling evening views that inspired The Sunsetter’s name.
$182 per night

Stay near Wrightsville Beach's top sights

Photo of Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier
Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier46 locals recommend
Photo of Airlie Gardens
Airlie Gardens237 locals recommend
Photo of Oceanic
Oceanic132 locals recommend
Photo of Sweet n Savory Cafe
Sweet n Savory Cafe68 locals recommend
Photo of Crystal Pier
Crystal Pier9 locals recommend
Photo of Bluewater Grill
Bluewater Grill112 locals recommend

Beach house rentals in Wrightsville Beach

Home in Wrightsville Beach
25 West Downstairs
$165 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
106 Diggin' the Sand
$159 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
Harbor Island Haven
$250 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
HEARTofWB!-Upper Unit
$169 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
No Bad Daze - 1 Block To Beach
$162 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
Top floor Beach Nest.
$239 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Getaway | Unbeatable Location & Views
$261 per night
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Home in Surf City
Little House On The Beach
$239 per night
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Home in Wrightsville Beach
Seagull's Nest-NEW LISTING! JUST STEPS TO OCEAN!
$361 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
The Beach House on Snapper
$230 per night
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Home in North Topsail Beach
SEA STILTS. Ocean Front. 3BR/2BA. Beds Made!
$285 per night
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Home in Carolina Beach
Island Treasure, CB Oceanfront Retreat
$284 per night

Beach condo rentals in Wrightsville Beach

Condo in Wrightsville Beach
A Swell Life | Walking Distance to Ocean w/ King B
$235 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Salt Life Surf House Walking Distance to the Beach
$157 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Best Location On The Island! Direct Ocean Views!
$188 per night
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☀️Oceanfront Serenity with Private Beach Access☀️
$124 per night
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Top Floor Luxury Boardwalk Condo w/ Ocean View
$119 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Oceanfront 1 bedroom condo with pool
$106 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Seabreeze Suite 204
$100 per night
Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Blue Zone Bungalow. 150 yards to the beach & cafes
$167 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
Respite by the Sea
$269 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Blue Latitude
$160 per night
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Condo in Carolina Beach
Perfect Location! Oceanfront & On The Boardwalk!
$157 per night
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Condo in Wrightsville Beach
2br/1ba on Lumina Ave - Steps from everything!
$286 per night
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Beach cottage rentals in Wrightsville Beach

Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach Haven East Henderson Street
$161 per night
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Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
Blue Lagoon
$360 per night
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Cottage in Wilmington
Fishing, kayaking & beaching on Masonboro Sound
$220 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
CB Bungalow 3 | Short Walk to Beach, Bars, Dining
$84 per night
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Cottage in Wilmington
Creekside Cottage Waterfront Dock Access
$149 per night
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Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
Your perfect getaway awaits in this beach cottage!
$326 per night
Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
Roy's at Wrightsville
$340 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
Relax in a HGTV Beachfront pick!
$186 per night
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Cottage in North Topsail Beach
2nd row, beach access, pet friendly w/fenced yard
$177 per night
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Cottage in North Topsail Beach
Boho Round House with Beach across street, 2nd row
$173 per night
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Cottage in Wrightsville Beach
The Prickly Pear Cottage across street from Beach
$327 per night
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Cottage in Carolina Beach
CB Surf Lodge Upper Unit - Ocean View!
$113 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.


When is 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.


What are the 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.