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Welcome to Carolina Vacays, your trusted partner for expert rental property management in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in managing short-term rentals, handling everything from the initial setup to ongoing guest services, ensuring your property is guest-ready and optimized for success. With a commitment to maximizing your property’s potential, our team ensures efficient operations and top-notch service. Let us handle the details while you enjoy the benefits of your investment.
 
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The Wilmington Unicorn

FEATURED PROPERTY

Welcome to our beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in the heart of Wilmington, North Carolina! 

Our cozy home is perfect for families or groups of friends who want to enjoy a relaxing getaway near the beach, 

Tour the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNC-W), take a day strolling Historic Downtown Wilmington, or attend music venues like Live Oak Pavilion and Greenfield Lake.

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The difference is in the details

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

At Carolina Vacays, you will receive detailed attention from us, the owners, and not just the housekeeping team. 
We live in Downtown Wilmington and we regularly visit all of our properties. After-all, why would anyone entrust anyone else with Such an important task? This is our company and our livelihood and we take inspections, cleanliness, the well-workings of all the Rental properties and guest communication very seriously.
 
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WE ARE LOCAL!

We are Wilmingtonians! With over 25 years of experience, we understand the local market and can provide expert market forecasting and performance tracking.

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COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

We provide a broad range of management services that cover all aspects of STR management: from initial consultation, preventative maintenance programs, outstanding housekeeping team, and all tasks in between.

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CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Carolina Vacays leverages the latest technology to streamline operations for real-time communications and quickly monitor property metrics for quick performance updates.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED

Our proactive communication style and readiness to quickly resolve any potential issues encourages positive reviews from Owner Clients and Guests alike.

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PROPERTIES WE MANAGE

We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of the Wilmington NC real estate market, allowing us to tailor our property management services to meet the unique needs of each client. By leveraging local expertise and advanced technology, we ensure seamless operations and high tenant satisfaction. Please find the short-term rentals that we manage below.

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Simply click the “Book Now” button under the desired property to view more photos and book your stay.

 
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WILMINGTON UNICORN

Welcome to our beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in the heart of Wilmington! This cozy house is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a relaxing getaway both near the beach and downtown Wilmington

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Carolina Cargo 2

CAROLINA CARGO

Welcome to our fully-restored 2-bedroom, 2-bath and thoughtfully preserved home, built in 1930, located 2 blocks from the popular Cargo District in Downtown Wilmington featuring restaurants, shopping, nightlife and drinkeries!

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CAROLINA CONDO

With an eclectic vibe, this Condo in the heart of Downtown was fully renovated to bring the original building character back while adding Mid-Century Modern furnishings. Walkable to almost anywhere downtown!

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COAST AWAY COTTAGE

Want to relax in the backyard hammock while your pup runs around in the fenced-in yard? Want to be 10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach? Then, The Coast Away Cottage is YOUR place!

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THE SUNNY REFUGE

Centrally located in the Kings Grant Area of Wilmington, Book the Sunny Refuge to enjoy the natural beauty of Wilmington: Home to many amazing wildlife species.

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SOUTHERN COMFORT

Unwind in Southern Comfort, a stylish 3 bedroom, 2 full bath retreat centrally located in Wilmington so you are minutes from the Beach, UNC-W, and downtown Wilmington’s vibrant scene.

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Carolina Vacays - Short-term rental -Wilma's Historic Hideaway

WILMA'S HISTORIC HIDEAWAY

Please check back soon! We are excited to introduce Wilma's Historic Hideaway- a short-term rental property coming soon to the Brooklyn Arts District.

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Carolina Vacays - Short-term rental - Brooklyn 415

BROOKLYN 415

Please check back soon! We are excited to introduce Brooklyn 415 - a short-term rental property coming soon to the Brooklyn Arts District.

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Carolina Vacays - Short-term rental - The Jasmine Cottage

THE JASMINE COTTAGE

Please check back soon! We are excited to introduce Jasmine Cottage- a short-term rental property coming soon to Downtown Wilmington.

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Real reviews from real owners

CAROLINA VACAYS TESTIMONIALS

Find out why short-term rental property owners in Wilmington, NC are enthusiastic about the services offered by Carolina Vacays. Real reviews from real owners.

 

Hope L.
I wish I could give 10 stars! Dena and Darren with Carolina Vacays, have been an absolute pleasure to do business with. We were a bit nervous putting our house on the market to rent out. Dena and Darren put our nerves at ease and patiently walked us through the process. Picking Carolina Vacays to be our property manager for our rental property was the best decision. We look forward to continuing to do business with them.
D Delo
Outstanding managers of our short term rental (STR). We know nothing about STR's and thankfully Dena & Darren are there for us. They have guided and helped get everything ready. They are fabulous managers who care just as much about our property as they do about the STR guests who stay. Very responsive and a GREAT local resource who are right there if anything is needed. I can't stress enough how important it is to have someone local to manager your STR and be there for all guest needs. Speaking of guests, look at their reviews on any of the sites and you will one of the reasons they are so great. We are looking forward to a long relationship with Carolina Vacays. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I'd give you 20 stars if I could.
Angela M.
We couldn't be happier with Carolina Vacays managing our Wilmington home! Their knowledge of the area and property management, prompt responses, attention to detail and professionalism sets them apart from the rest. They take care of our home like it was their own, thank you Carolina Vacays!!
Jennifer D.
Carolina Vacays are amazing to work with! I am a local top-producing realtor and refer all my clients to Carolina Vacays because I am confident of their integrity and aligned values of client care. My clients have had nothing but the very best to say about Dena and Darren. They are professional and go above and beyond to take the very best care of their clients while securing peace of mind for the homeowner with their most valuable assets. I highly recommend them as they have also become friends of mine through their adventures of purchasing and maintaining their own rental properties. With over 35 years of experience they 100% understand the needs and wants of renters and property owners regardless of the term length and can help with ST, LT and mid-term rentals.
Laura C.
Carolina Vacays has been a Godsend! Dena and Darren were both knowledgeable and friendly when directing us in all of the "next steps" as we prepared our rental property. Always quick to respond when we have any questions or concerns. It has been a positive experience to partner with such a skillful team as we take this rental journey!!
Virginia S.
Carolina Vacays has been wonderful. They are on top of everything. Our house has been rented just about every single day since they took over managing.
Beth R.
We have stayed at TWO absolutely incredible Carolina Vacays properties. The Unicorn is centrally located, spotless and utterly adorable, with two super-comfy king beds (and a primary suite on the main floor). The Cargo District bungalow is cute, cozy and inviting, and has an enviable mix of modern convenience and historic charm. We love that our pups are always welcome, too. Carolina Vacays communicates beautifully and treats us like gold. It seems like no detail is too small when it comes to making guests feel at home!
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