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1. St James Hideaway: Charming 2-bedroom condo with WiFi, AC in lovely Southport

St James Hideaway: Charming 2-bedroom condo with WiFi, AC in lovely Southport
Southport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Honestly loved this place! This was my first Vrbo and my first time in St. James and it was so cute and easy!"
United States
Kelsey N.
The price is CA $193
CA $584 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
St James Hideaway: Charming 2-bedroom condo with WiFi, AC in lovely Southport

2. Beautiful Southport, Golf Frontage & Oak Island Beach club .New Quartz counters

Beautiful Southport, Golf Frontage & Oak Island Beach club .New Quartz counters
Southport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"Everything was very nice and the view was so peaceful!"
United States
Janelle S.
The price is CA $203
CA $477 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Beautiful Southport, Golf Frontage & Oak Island Beach club .New Quartz counters

3. Knot A Care *St James Marina* ICW Mile Marker 315

Knot A Care *St James Marina* ICW Mile Marker 315
Saint James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Great stay, thank you!!"
United States
James F.
The price is CA $244
CA $602 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Knot A Care *St James Marina* ICW Mile Marker 315

4. Deacon on Dolphin! Quaint 3rd Row Beach House with Ocean Views!

Deacon on Dolphin! Quaint 3rd Row Beach House with Ocean Views!
Long Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Family had a blast!"
United States
perkcg
The price is CA $37
CA $644 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Deacon on Dolphin! Quaint 3rd Row Beach House with Ocean Views!

5. Walk to Beach • Hot Tub • Pool Table • Ideal for Long Stays

Walk to Beach • Hot Tub • Pool Table • Ideal for Long Stays
Tranquil Harbour
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Great clean home in a great location and super responsive host!"
United States
Bob F.
The price is CA $272
CA $622 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Walk to Beach • Hot Tub • Pool Table • Ideal for Long Stays

6. 3 BR 2.5 BA condo in welcoming Oak Island, NC with AC, WiFi. Enjoy your stay!

3 BR 2.5 BA condo in welcoming Oak Island, NC with AC, WiFi. Enjoy your stay!
Long Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Great place to stay! "
United States
Jody W.
The price is CA $121
CA $474 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
3 BR 2.5 BA condo in welcoming Oak Island, NC with AC, WiFi. Enjoy your stay!

7. Nail'D It: Second row with unobstructed Ocean View! Family and Pet friendly!!

Nail'D It: Second row with unobstructed Ocean View! Family and Pet friendly!!
Long Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (150 reviews)
"Best place we have ever stayed. Location is great house is great and food on island is amazing"
United States
Tina R.
The price is CA $270
CA $621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Nail'D It: Second row with unobstructed Ocean View! Family and Pet friendly!!

8. Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony!

Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony!
Long Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Everything was great, really enjoyed staying there."
United States
Donna B.
The price is CA $270
CA $621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Reel Nice: 2nd Row Gem, Beach and Pier View from Balcony!

9. Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island

Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island
Oak Island
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Would stay again! Excellent hosts! Clean, wonderful area and very affordable "
United States
Ann W.
The price is CA $113
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Paradox Place--Cozy Apartment on Oak Island

10. Panoramic Oceanview, Expansive Deck, 2 Pools, Golf! Newly remodeled!

Panoramic Oceanview, Expansive Deck, 2 Pools, Golf! Newly remodeled!
Caswell Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"This condo is in a great location and is beautifully decorated. We also really liked the layout and it has a great deck with a wonderful view. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again."
United States
Sandra D.
The price is CA $198
CA $542 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Panoramic Oceanview, Expansive Deck, 2 Pools, Golf! Newly remodeled!

11. Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!

Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!
Long Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Wonderful location to the beach! Beautiful house and very spacious. We had a great time!"
United States
Jami F.
The price is CA $250
CA $545 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!

12. Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart
Southport
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"From the moment you walk in until the time you leave, this place truly feels like home. The host has clearly put a lot of thought into all the little details that make the stay extra special. Communication was excellent, they were easy to reach and always responded quickly. We stayed over the Fourth of July 2026 and had an amazing experience. I would absolutely recommend this and would gladly stay here again!"
United States
Zach G.
The price is CA $314
CA $652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Downtown Sunshine Cottage & GolfCart

13. StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
3.0 star property
Winnabow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"New clean hotel in a nice area near several restaurants and stores"
United States
Brian
The price is CA $112
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

14. Amazing Intercostal Waterway Home at Holden Beach

Amazing Intercostal Waterway Home at Holden Beach
Holden Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Home was at beautiful location, well kept. Smooth check in and check out."
United States
Amber D.
The price is CA $285
CA $826 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Amazing Intercostal Waterway Home at Holden Beach

15. Shallotte Charming private studio near beaches around

Shallotte Charming private studio near beaches around
Shallotte
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"this place was so cute and clean! The perfect little place to stay. "
United States
Maya K.
The price is CA $103
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Shallotte Charming private studio near beaches around

16. OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!

OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!
Carolina Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (437 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here, it’s a great location, exactly as described. Host is very helpful and quick to help with anything you need!"
United States
Kaylea
The price is CA $141
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
OCEAN FRONT! SUPER CLEAN!!! see reviews.. .Private boardwalk beach access!

17. Pet Friendly Fee, fenced in yard, outdoor shower, fire pit! FALL Pricing Special

Pet Friendly Fee, fenced in yard, outdoor shower, fire pit! FALL Pricing Special
Holden beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Colton S.
The price is CA $135
CA $295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Pet Friendly Fee, fenced in yard, outdoor shower, fire pit! FALL Pricing Special

18. Beachfront Condo, Steps to the Ocean!

Beachfront Condo, Steps to the Ocean!
Kure Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Loved the location! "
United States
Carmen E.
The price is CA $189
CA $452 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Beachfront Condo, Steps to the Ocean!

19. Seaside Sunrise Sanctuary

Seaside Sunrise Sanctuary
Wilmington Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"My husband and I had a wonderful time staying at this condo. It was clean, at a great location, and the kitchen was perfect for cooking for two people for the week. We are so glad we decided to stay, and was a great budget-friendly stay for a spring beach trip."
United States
Maureen
The price is CA $131
CA $342 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Seaside Sunrise Sanctuary

20. BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.

BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.
Kure Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"
United States
Donna J.
The price is CA $166
CA $472 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
BEACHFRONT-180° Ocean View-Ground Floor-Pool-Check your worries at the door.
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Find out more about St. James

You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with St. James. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in St. James?

Yes, there are vacation rentals close to top attractions in St. James, or you can choose a more secluded option if you're looking for relaxation. St. James is known for its golf courses.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in St. James?

Private Heated Pool and Hot Tub, across the street from the ocean!: This vacation home rental near St. James is located near the beach and has an outdoor pool, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a selection of games, and a hot tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation.

How many vacation rentals are there in St. James?

Choose from 6 Expedia vacation rentals in St. James for a memorable vacation.

What can I see and do in St. James?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, or get out into nature at a spot like Oak Island Beach. While here, The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are other places worth a visit.

What are vacation rentals like in St. James?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a couple days or more in St. James. Vacation rentals provide amenities like laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll have all the comforts of home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can offer a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a great option for small groups.