Pleasure Island Vacation Rentals

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Choosing the right Pleasure Island vacation rental starts with knowing how you want the week to feel. Some trips need room for the whole family. Some need a pool, a porch, a dog-friendly yard, or a short walk to the sand. Others are all about staying close to the boardwalk, finding quiet near Kure Beach Pier, or waking up with the ocean right outside. Carolina Beach Realty will help you sort through over 190 North Carolina beach homes, cottages, condos, duplexes, and extended-stay rentals across Carolina Beach and Kure Beach to find the one that is right for your type of getaway. Our team has helped guests find their place on this island for more than 60 years, with unmatched local expertise, professionally managed accommodations, and a booking experience built to make planning easier and your stay smoother. Browse all Pleasure Island rentals in North Carolina and find the stay that fits your side of the beach.


Explore North Carolina Beach Vacation Rental Destinations

Carolina Beach Realty gives you one place to compare rentals across both sides of Pleasure Island. Explore the best places to stay in North Carolina to find the beach setting, pace, and rental style that fits your beach getaway.


Carolina Beach Rentals

Book Carolina Beach rentals for boardwalk energy, local restaurants, summer fireworks, and easy access to the classic Pleasure Island beach week. Carolina Beach is the kind of place made for families, first-time visitors, and groups who want plenty to do without losing the laid-back feel that brings guests back every year. Carolina Beach Realty offers homes, condos, cottages, and oceanfront vacation rentals in Carolina Beach close to the places families come back to year after year.

Kure Rentals

Book Kure Beach vacation rentals when your trip calls for a quieter home base on Pleasure Island. Carolina Beach Realty offers Kure Beach rentals close to the pier, Fort Fisher, the aquarium, and less crowded stretches of sand. It is a natural fit for families, anglers, couples, and guests who want more calm around the edges of their beach week.


Rental Property Options

Beach Homes
Book beach houses to give everyone room to spread out, gather up, and settle into the week.

Beach Condos
Keep the beach trip easy with a condo rental that puts more time back into the day.

Townhouse Rentals
Book a townhouse rental when your group wants more breathing room without going too big.

Beach Cottage
Book a cottage for the classic, easygoing North Carolina beach stay that still feels personal.


Search By Popular Amenities and Rental Features

On Pleasure Island, the vacation rental guests love most are the ones that fit the rhythm before anyone has to think about it. After 60+ years, Carolina Beach Realty knows how small choices shape a smoother arrival, easier beach days, and the kind of stay where guests are already planning next summer's trip.


  • Beachfront
  • Oceanfront
  • Semi-Oceanfront
  • Canalfront
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
  • Beach Access
  • Private Pools
  • Community Pools
  • Hot Tubs

  • Screened Porches
  • Elevator Access
  • Boat Slips Available
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Monthly Rentals
  • Saturday Check-Ins
  • Sunday Check-Ins
  • Short Stays
  • Large Group Rentals


Browse Over 190 North Carolina Beach Rentals on Pleasure Island


Properties Available 194 properties available
Reasons You Will Love 3 Palms: * Private Saltwater Pool* Large, Fenced-In Backyard with Bocce Ball and Cornhole Games* Handicap Accessible * Screened-in porch for All-Season Enjoyment* Beach and Restaurants Just a Few Blocks Away* Professionally ManagedWelcome to 3 Palms, a charming and thoughtfully equipped single-family retreat in the heart of Ca
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3 Palms
Single Family Home
$1,078.00 - $4,018.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (20 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Sandstep:* Oceanfront Duplex, Steps to Public Beach* Ocean Views from Multiple Balconies* Great for Large Groups and Families - Plenty of Parking* Boardwalk to the Beach* Shared Pool and Gas Grill* Professionally Managed*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.* **Sandstep is the top
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Sandstep
Duplex - 1 Side
$2,506.00 - $11,116.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 6 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full
Guests 18 guests
Rating 4.9 (30 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Kure for the Soul:The space* Only 2 Blocks to the Beach* Ocean Views from the Balconies and Top Floor* Private Elevator + Game Room* Beach Gear + Bikes + Sports Gear* Fenced Backyard with Outdoor Shower + Grill* Professionally Managed*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*Kure for
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Kure for the Soul
Townhouse
$1,400.00 - $4,564.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Full, 1 Half
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.9 (24 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Ocean Dunes 2124C - Bella Vista: * Oceanfront Condo with Direct Beach Access* Fourth Floor Balcony with Expansive Ocean Views* Multiple Outdoor Pools, Indoor Pool and Fitness Center* Prime Location Just Minutes from the Aquarium, Fort Fisher Pier, and Ferry to Southport* Professionally Managed**This property is NOT AVAILABLE f
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Ocean Dunes 2124C Bella Vista
Condo
$826.00 - $3,472.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 4 guests
Rating 4.9 (30 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love The Riggings D3* Ocean Views* Community Pool* Spacious Beachfront Deck * Beach Access * Professionally Managed*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*This top-floor, oceanfront condo offers a comfortable and functional layout with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Located in a
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The Riggings D3
Condo
$595.00 - $2,653.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 1 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 Full
Guests 4 guests
Rating 5 (2 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Reefs IV C3: * Beachfront Unit Steps to the Beach* Two Decks, Oceanfront and Street Views* Seasonal Community Pool* In-Unit Laundry* Professionally ManagedWelcome to Reefs IV C3, a cozy third-floor condo located oceanfront in Carolina Beach. This inviting retreat offers the comforts of home with central heat and air, complimen
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Reefs IV C3
Condo
$917.00 - $3,514.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 8 guests
Rating 4.7 (23 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Spice Island:* Stunning Oceanfront Home* Private Saltwater Pool* 3 Oceanfront Decks/Patio * Private Boardwalk to the Beach* Great Open Layout; Perfect for Large Groups and Families* Outdoor Shower and a Gas Grill* Professionally Managed*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*Recent
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Spice Island
Single Family Home
$4,053.00 - $24,269.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 7 bedrooms
Bathrooms 6 Full, 1 Half
Guests 18 guests
Rating 5 (13 Reviews)
Reasons you'll Love Sand I Unit G1:*Prime location right across from a Public Beach Access*Private decks*Lake view* Professionally managed Welcome to your perfect seaside getaway in Carolina Beach! This inviting condo is ideally located just across the street from public beach access, making it easy to enjoy sun-soaked days on the sand and cool oce
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Sands I Unit 1G
Condo
$469.00 - $1,778.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 1 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 Full
Guests 4 guests
Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Seawind B9- Sea Gem Serenity:* Marsh and Partial Ocean Views* Top Floor Condo with Two Balconies* Public Beach Access Close By* Pet Friendly (DOGS ONLY - LIMIT OF TWO)* Steps from the Carolina Beach Pier* Professionally ManagedWelcome to Sea Gem Serenity, a top-floor retreat in the Seawind community, offering breathtaking mars
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Seawind B9 Sea Gem Serenity
Condo Pet Friendly
$581.00 - $2,121.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 5 (1 Reviews)
Reasons You'll Love A Touch of Paradise:* Ocean front!* Community Pool* On Site Beach Access* Outdoor SeatingWelcome to our Oceanfront condo "A Touch of paradise" in Carolina Beach. Perfectly situated just steps from the sand, this bright and welcoming home offers everything you need for a relaxing coastal getaway.Step out onto your private deck ov
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A Touch of Paradise A24
Condo
$777.00 - $3,444.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full
Guests 6 guests
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Reasons You Will Love Salty Sunrise: * Oceanfront Duplex with Gorgeous Views* Private Pool and Hot Tub* Elevator * Beach Access and Walkway* 1 Garage Parking Space and Additional Driveway Parking* 2 Large Oceanfront Decks* Perfect for Families with Board Games and Books* In-Unit Laundry* Professionally ManagedSalty Sunrise is one side of a duplex (
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Salty Sunrise
Duplex - 1 Side
$1,897.00 - $8,918.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 5 bedrooms
Bathrooms 4 Full
Guests 13 guests
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
Reasons You'll Love Just Beachy:*Pet-Friendly with Fenced Backyard*Outdoor Shower and Beach Amenities*Walkable to Private Beach AccessEscape to the quiet charm of Kure Beach in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home located in the peaceful community of Kure Dunes. Perfect for families and small groups, this comfortable coastal retreat sleeps up to 10
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Just Beachy
Single Family Home Pet Friendly
$1,113.00 - $4,711.00 / per week
The Price Range provided is for informational purposes only and may not accurately represent the final cost
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 2 Full, 1 Half
Guests 10 guests
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