Ocean Front Cottage 2023 Total Renovation Pet Friendly 5 Star Home - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

"Al Mare" on Bald Head Island
Highlights:
Sleeps 8 - Six in 2 Bedrooms and Two on sleeper couch (K/D/D/Sleeper Couch)
2 Full Baths
BHI Club*
Pet Friendly w/ entirely enclosed patio area
1 Six Passenger Golf Cart
Drip Coffee Maker and Keurig
Beach Gear: Chairs, Umbrella, Towels Supplied

2023 TOTAL RENOVATION. Amazing Ocean Vistas 2 Bedrooms, 2. Baths, (Sleeps 6 and 8 using a sleeper couch). At "Al Mare" you will savor the spectacular vistas of the ocean from this home which is steps from the beach. Sit on the couch or upper or lower open decks and watch the dolphins in the water The sunsets are pretty!

Al Mare is ideal and comfortable for modest families or two couples, girl's weekend away or men's golf trips. This home has two suites; one with a king bed, en-suite bathroom with upsized shower; The second bedroom has two full beds and full bath. Cozy living room with a sleeper couch, dining room and kitchen all flow to an upper deck overlooking the ocean. Great porches - front and back give you excellent outdoor living space.

The open floor plan in the Kitchen/Dining/Living accepts everybody to socialize in the completely supplied kitchen with open access to the deck overlooking the ocean. Sunset vistas in the evening are impressive. Al Mare is in the charming Flora's Bluff - a prime location on Bald Head Island. steps to a beach access for the cottages. Very close to everything - the BHI club, eateries, stores and the marina Head Island Club. The home is also well located with a huge open area in front for the kids to play at the end of the cul-de-sac and a modest fenced yard for family pets and to appreciate a gathering around the BBQ.

A very short cart ride gets you to the new BHI Club Aquatic Center which features 4 new tennis courts, a playground, short-grass recreational area, workout facility, multiple swimming pools and water slide, croquet course, casual and fine dining and, of course, the George Cobb designed, award winning 18-hole golf course.

Bald Head Island is only accessible by boat or by a ferry, which departs frequently out of Southport, NC. Southport is 40 mins. from the Wilmington, NC (ILM) airport. A tram ride to the villa is included with your ferry ticket. Reservations are required. Visitors and residents travel around the island by golf cart, bicycle or by foot.

This home comes with a 6-seat golf cart, 2 adult beach bicycles, 4 new beach chairs, body boards and an abundance of beach toys, and an umbrella. Please bring your own helmets. Additional bicycles can also be rented at Riverside Adventure. Please note that while we guarantee the availability and condition of the golf carts, we cannot guarantee the condition of the bicycles.

Climb to the top of “Old Baldy,” which is the oldest lighthouse on the East coast. It was constructed in 1817 and originally commissioned by Thomas Jefferson. Hike and wind your way around live oaks hundreds of years old and through the nature paths that Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers used in the ancient Maritime Forest. An fresh grocery market, spa, and shopping area is a short golf cart ride away. Discover the Bald Head Island Conservancy at the end of South Beach, where you can learn about the island’s wildlife.

We have a professional property manager who lives full time on the island to make your stay as delightful as possible. They will be able to help with any concerns once you arrive.

Bald Head Island is on one of North Carolina's southernmost cape islands - Cape Fear. With no cars and no hordes, Bald Head Island preserves the natural beauty and anxiety-complimentary lifestyle of a simpler time. The island is blessed with 14 miles of pristine beaches, thousands of acres of protected salt marshes, and a spectacular expanse of maritime forest.

*Club memberships are optional and subject to availability. The costs are separate and not supplied with the rental of the home.
*There may be security cameras covering the exterior of the home for the safety of the home and its guests.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in South Beach, a neighborhood in Bald Head Island. Smith Island Museum of History and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Strategies for getting the perfect Brunswick area vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

• The earlier you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Summer months are high season in Bald Head Island. To book the largest vacation home within budget, we strongly suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Brunswick area area visitor guide magazines that include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Brunswick area visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking your Brunswick area rental home:

• Select your vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Ocean Front Cottage 2023 Total Renovation Pet Friendly 5 Star Home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking pages. If not, reach out to the property management company before you reserve the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You will need to establish what configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• Some rentals allow pets, and some do not. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask your host about pets before booking.
• If there's a certain Brunswick area beach you are enamored with, search for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.

Tips for a wonderful stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• To make certain damages aren't linked to your stay, note any problem areas upon check in. Contact the property manager right away to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to drive new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.