The Royal Tern. Gorgeous Cape Fear Station Home Near the Ocean - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2314 square feet

Located in cozy Cape Fear Station, The Royal Tern offers convenient access to the beach, The Shoals Club and island shopping. Luxury, comfort and convenience are offered in this handsome four bedroom, four bathroom Bald Head Island Home.

Guests to The Royal Tern will appreciate the reverse floor plan and a sizable kitchen and living room area, broad outdoor porches with ample sitting for everybody. Featuring two primary en suite bedrooms with direct access from both onto the outside porch. With one primary bedroom located on the first floor with a queen bed, and the second primary with a king bed located on the second floor guests traveling together will have added privacy. Additional guest bedrooms are located on the first floor including a bunk room with four comfortable beds as well as a bedroom offering a queen size bed. The additional guests rooms share a hall bath.

Gilling made painless with an outdoor propane grille, cooking is a breeze in the well supplied kitchen and entertainment includes a Intelligent TV as well as bicycles and beach chairs. The outside furnishings is as cozy as the inside furnishings and make appreciating the magnificent outdoors a special treat. The enormous back yard is ideal for games and spotting the island's wildlife like deer. The detached garage is located behind the home with a boardwalk connecting it to the main home. An outdoor shower is located by the garage.

Temporary Memberships to the Bald Head Island Club and the Shoals Club are available with the rental of this home for an additional fee. Registration for both or either to be finished by the renter on the clubs websites.

Sleeps 10 (max.). 4 bedrooms (1K-1Q, 4 bunk beds-1Q). 3 full baths. 1 half bath. (1) 4 passenger cart and (1) 5 passenger cart. Three mins. to beach access. Peak season arrival/departure day is Sunday with a 4:30 p.m. arrival/10:30 a.m. departure.
Past Reviews:
Reservation ID #HA-GQT3SQ
Wonderful stay! We will be back next year! May 2022
Reservation ID #HA-NYQWVB
The home was just handsome. It was clean with great furnishings and supplies. The kitchen was ideal for cooking and eating take out. I was so thankful for the condiments, coffee, plastic wrap and starter supply of household items. The location was a short walk, bicycle ride or golf cart ride to the beach. We appreciated the Shoals Club most days which was close by. The neighborhood was very peaceful and we appreciated it. This was our first visit th BHI and we will certainly be back. June 2022
We adored this home! Not a detail was overlooked. Kitchen was completely supplied with everything you could possibly need! Beds and pillows were super comfortable and the linens were very nice. We will be back! July 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-ZJ2C92
This was our first time staying at the Royal Tern, second time in BHI. The home was amazing- from the huge and airy kitchen and main living space, to the bedrooms, down to the littlest beachy details. The outdoor shower, screened in porch with fan and the bespoke bunk beds were also humongous pluses. Comfortably slept our family of 4 and our friend’s family of 3. We’re also giant fans of the location - the home is a few min.’s ride to Shoals, mike’s bites (iykyk) and the Bald Head Island Conservancy. We had a little health scare with my 4 year old son and they were super helpful with recommendations on and off the island Highly recommend! August 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-0PCJBW
Royal Tern is a great property if considering a short or long term get away . Residence and its layout was ideal for our family and our girls friends. More than enough space to share or escape as desired . Screened in porch was ideal for morning coffee and entertaining at nighttime . All necessities for a weeks stay were on hand kitchen wise . Great property if looking for a property with character and close proximity to east beach . July 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-PJQBTB
Our two families fell in adore with this appealing home. It was attractively decorated, yet comfortable enough for our kids to make themselves at home. Edie and Katie made sure we had everything we needed to be well-prepared for our first trip to Bald Head Island. We appreciated reading on the porch, playing games around the dining room table, driving the golf carts around the island, and flying the kites at the beach. We can't wait to return! August 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-GQT3SQ
Wonderful stay! We will be back next year. 2022

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Cape Fear Station, 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. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to book the best Bald Head Island vacation rental experience:

When to book a Carolina Beach rental home & When to go:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Carolina Beach area. Reserve your vacation in the Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Carolina Beach area visitor guides which include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Make a plan and choose the rightrental home:

• Select your vacation week and spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. The Royal Tern. Gorgeous Cape Fear Station Home Near the Ocean has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available on booking pages. Otherwise, contact the property manager before you book the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? Use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly rental. Ask for information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

More considerations:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Make a record of any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if a dispute arises.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a terrific resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your vacation.
• Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a wonderful vacation? Most rental managers make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.