From the Outer Banks to the Crystal Coast, Topsail and Cape Fear, then down to the Brunswick area, the entire North Carolina coast and barrier islands offer an array of beach houses. Whether you want to be so close to the beach that your feet touch the sand as you step from the deck, or you prefer a view of the 13th fairway from your hot tub, you’ll find your dream vacation beach house along the waterfront in North Carolina.
Types
When you plan your visit, you can choose from true beachside cottages, large lakefront houses with an ocean view or homes that occupy a full floor of a three-story condominium right on the ocean. The availability of condos and single-family beach houses of all sizes makes planning your trip easy.
Time Frame
Late spring to early fall is considered the best time to visit, though many areas on the North Carolina coast offer year-’round vacation fun. Summer is obviously more crowded. Hurricane season runs from June to November, so be sure to keep a close eye on the weather forecast if your visit falls during this time of year.
Features
Benefits
Beach houses offer space, privacy, comfort and convenience. With that fully equipped kitchen at hand, you can choose whether you want to play chef or eat out and enjoy the menu at a top-notch restaurant. Most homes offer a washer and dryer. Central heat and air, plus a fireplace, add a high level of comfort when you’re indoors at any time of the year. The freedom to do as you please, or do nothing at all, is a highly prized benefit of beach-house rental.
Expert Insight
Oak Island, off the southern coast of North Carolina, is a beautiful, quiet and not-so-well-known vacation spot you might want to check out. With the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other, it’s the perfect little place to look for a North Carolina beach-house rental.
North Carolina Coast Tourism Site
By: Marilyn Crain
Marilyn Crain has been writing for 10 years and became a full-time freelance writer after retirement. Her interest in travel writing was sparked when she moved to the Southwest. She has had travel articles published on the Internet at About.com, BellaOnline and The Coconino Chronicles blog.
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