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1. The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations
3.5 star property
Hatteras
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (294 reviews)
"Great! Much nicer than we needed for a place to sleep before we got on the ferry to Ocracoke in the morning - but it was a great price so we couldn’t pass it up! Would stay here again."
United States
Alexa
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

2. StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
3.0 star property
Winnabow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (62 reviews)
"New clean hotel in a nice area near several restaurants and stores"
United States
Brian
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

3. Private Retreat Minutes away from the beach and downtown.

Private Retreat Minutes away from the beach and downtown.
Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Clean, cozy, and in a neighborhood that is safe to walk even before dawn."
United States
Sheri B.
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Private Retreat Minutes away from the beach and downtown.

4. Saltwater Suites

Saltwater Suites
2.5 star property
Surf City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (144 reviews)
"I loved it, I highly recommend it, we'll be back!"
United States
Reynaldo
The price is NZ$581
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Saltwater Suites

5. Sound Escape - Sound front guest apartment. Water access, bikes, & kayaks

Sound Escape - Sound front guest apartment. Water access, bikes, & kayaks
Kill Devil Hills
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"This is a wonderful place to stay. The location is on a quiet street with the most amazing views of the sound. The host is very friendly, responsive and helpful. We’ve stayed here several times and will be back."
United States
Tiffanie H.
The price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Sound Escape - Sound front guest apartment. Water access, bikes, & kayaks

6. Ocean View Condo - Oceanside Beach Retreat

Ocean View Condo - Oceanside Beach Retreat
Atlantic Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Great spot, we’ve stayed multiple times always a good clean place! "
United States
Abby T.
Ocean View Condo - Oceanside Beach Retreat

7. Cozy duplex. 30 minutes to beach or New Bern/5 minutes from MCAS Cherry Point.

Cozy duplex. 30 minutes to beach or New Bern/5 minutes from MCAS Cherry Point.
Havelock
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Donald
The price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Cozy duplex. 30 minutes to beach or New Bern/5 minutes from MCAS Cherry Point.

8. Cheerful 2-bedroom Edenton bungalow getaway

Cheerful 2-bedroom Edenton bungalow getaway
Edenton
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
lindsay m.
The price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cheerful 2-bedroom Edenton bungalow getaway

9. Prime Location 1 Bedroom 1 Bath!

Prime Location 1 Bedroom 1 Bath!
Carolina Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and had no problems. Unit was a short walk to the beach which was nice."
United States
Brenda Susan S.
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Prime Location 1 Bedroom 1 Bath!

10. The Nags Head Cottage-Recently renovated in 2025! Walking distance to the beach!

The Nags Head Cottage-Recently renovated in 2025! Walking distance to the beach!
Ocean Side Court
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Clean, convenient and quiet - we had a great stay!"
United States
Kelly M.
The price is NZ$499
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Nags Head Cottage-Recently renovated in 2025! Walking distance to the beach!

11. Oceanfront 1BR Condo – First Floor, Sleeps 4, Unbeatable Views & Location!

Oceanfront 1BR Condo – First Floor, Sleeps 4, Unbeatable Views & Location!
North Topsail Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"The room was spotless, and the view was absolutely breathtaking. Our host was incredibly responsive and provided us with sheets for the pull-out bed, as well as extra blankets since we had kids. This was undoubtedly our best stay along our trip."
United States
Kassee
The price is NZ$629
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Oceanfront 1BR Condo – First Floor, Sleeps 4, Unbeatable Views & Location!

12. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
Wilmington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great place enjoyed my stay"
United States
William
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

13. OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!
Carolina Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (549 reviews)
"This property was perfect for my husband and I. It was clean, on the first floor and a few feet from the beach. We had a wonderful time and hope to come back in the fall."
United States
Patricia
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN - see reviews!!! w/PRIVATE boardwalk beach access!

14. Virginia County Cottage

Virginia County Cottage
Jacksonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
"Great place will stay again."
United States
Andrew H.
The price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Virginia County Cottage

15. Private room with separate entrance & private parking with your secluded space.

Private room with separate entrance & private parking with your secluded space.
Wilmington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"It was good"
United States
Jonah K.
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Private room with separate entrance & private parking with your secluded space.

16. Private treetop suite in Kitty Hawk Coastal Preserve

Private treetop suite in Kitty Hawk Coastal Preserve
Kitty Hawk
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (75 reviews)
"We absolutely loved this place and highly recommend it. The location was perfect and the price was simply unbeatable. Very private setting in a quaint little loft above the garage with everything we needed."
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Private treetop suite in Kitty Hawk Coastal Preserve

17. The Wilmingtonian on Front

The Wilmingtonian on Front
Wilmington Historic District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location! Room was clean and very very spacious. Would absolutely recommend. "
United States
Logan H.
The price is NZ$445
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Wilmingtonian on Front

18. Cozy condo with water views and short walk to the beach

Cozy condo with water views and short walk to the beach
Ocean Isle Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Great little place for a weekend girls trip. Clean and comfortable."
United States
Ashley T.
The price is NZ$498
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cozy condo with water views and short walk to the beach

19. Hanby Hideaway~ Cottages @ Kure ~ Beach, Fishing, Pool, Walk to Pier

Hanby Hideaway~ Cottages @ Kure ~ Beach, Fishing, Pool, Walk to Pier
Kure Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place to stay, it was very quiet and near everything we walked most of the time, it was very clean and the host was very nice she left us snacks and waters which we appreciated lol I do recommend this place it was a much needed relaxing trip 10 outta 10"
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hanby Hideaway~ Cottages @ Kure ~ Beach, Fishing, Pool, Walk to Pier

20. Secluded Tiny Home Only Minutes To ☀️ 🏝 Topsail Island, NC 🏝☀️

Secluded Tiny Home Only Minutes To ☀️ 🏝 Topsail Island, NC 🏝☀️
Hampstead
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (69 reviews)
"Very cute, clean tiny home. Convenient drive to beach and stores. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Michelle R.
The price is NZ$426
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Secluded Tiny Home Only Minutes To ☀️ 🏝 Topsail Island, NC 🏝☀️
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