Why Coastal North Carolina is Perfect for Your Next Workation

Have you ever dreamed of enjoying a morning surf before your first work meeting? Strolling a beachfront boardwalk during your lunch break? Or closing your laptop for the day to unwind on your ocean-view porch? It’s all part of a typical “day at the office” when you choose coastal North Carolina for your next workation.

Remote work is here to stay. The flexibility to “work from home” lets you choose where you clock in and clock out for the ultimate work-life balance. We have tons of unique places to visit for an extended stay in coastal North Carolina to plug in during work hours and unplug to enjoy the area’s favorite beach towns.

No need to use up your two weeks of vacation time on this trip. Your co-workers won’t even know you’re gone unless you turn on your camera for a Zoom call!

Benefits of Coastal North Carolina For your Workation

Why should you choose coastal North Carolina for a workation? In addition to having the perfect vacation rentals for extended stays, you’ll have the beach and many other exciting activities right at your doorstep.

1. Enjoy the comforts of home

Make your North Carolina vacation rental your home away from home. If you’re lucky enough to have the option to work from home, transform your vacation home into your temporary office. Multiple bedrooms and work desks provide plenty of room for all work setups. And you’ll always stay connected with fast wifi.

Extended stay vacation homes feature fully-equipped kitchens, onsite parking, and many have building amenities like pools. You’ll feel right at home from the moment you arrive until you check out.

2. Great in any season

Work doesn’t stop even when you’re on vacation—just check your email and Slack notifications. Whether you’re looking for a wintertime getaway or spring retreat, you won’t have to put on your ‘out of office’ alert during this vacation.

Summer is beach season, but visiting during the off-season can be the perfect time for a workation. The beach towns are calmer, the weather remains pleasant, and fewer tourists giving you a feeling of FOMO when it’s time to hammer down on a project for a couple of hours.

3. Things to do to unplug

A workation isn’t always about work, work, work. Coastal North Carolina makes it easy to enjoy the ‘vacation’ part of the deal by giving you endless possibilities of fun when you’re finally logged out. From work breaks on the beach to wandering on the weekends, it’s a place that puts the ‘life’ back into “work-life balance.”

Beachfront vacation homes in Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, and Topsail Island let you enjoy fun water activities, including surfing, kayaking, boating, jet skiing, and swimming. Stimulate your mind at historical sites like Fort Fisher near Kure Beach and the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington. Let off some steam at the Carolina Beach Amusement Park. Also, check out local events and festivals that happen year-round for something unique during your stay.

4. Tons of cafes and restaurants

You’re never far away from a fresh cup of coffee to kickstart your day or to give you an extra boost to finish your post-lunch meetings. Check out popular coffee shops like Drift Cafe, Zeke’s Beans & Bowls, and Java Dog Coffee House.

On this workation, you won’t miss the daily office talk about where to eat for lunch. Coastal North Carolina has delicious restaurants to check out whenever you want to eat out. You’ll find oceanfront eateries perched atop local piers, restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway serving diners who arrive by boat, fresh seafood, and local food shacks for the days you have to rush back for a lunch meeting.

Where to Stay in Coastal North Carolina

Have you ever considered taking a workation? Workations combine the best of work and vacation into one trip. Bring your laptop, second screen, and any other materials you use at work, and enjoy a productive stay in our extended stay vacation homes.

Our popular extended stay rentals in the coastal North Carolina area are located in Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Topsail Island, and Wilmington.

Plan an extended stay in Wrightsville Beach to enjoy surfing, fishing on the Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, and jogging on the scenic Loop trail during your downtime. Visit Carolina Beach during your extended stay to take advantage of the beach boardwalk and amusement park to unwind after a busy day at work. Surround yourself with tranquility and natural beauty during an extended stay on Topsail Island. Spend your workation extended stay in Wilmington for plenty of time to explore the historic downtown district or strolling the Riverwalk between big work projects.

Each rental has high-speed wifi access for flawless Zoom meetings, downloading project folders, and staying connected to your team back home. Our larger vacation rentals are excellent for planning team retreats or working on major projects together offsite.

Take your office on the road and find the perfect coastal North Carolina extended stay vacation rental for your next workation.