Updated 2022 Decorated Cottage Sleeps 10 Shoals Club - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

"Villa Umi" on Bald Head Island
Highlights:
Sleeps 10 in 3 bedrooms - King Master Suite, Queen Guest Room, and a Bunk Room with 5 Double Beds
2 Full and One-Half Baths
Shoals Club*
Two 4 Seat Golf Carts
Drip Coffee Maker and Keurig
Linens and Towel Linen Service
Beach Chairs, Umbrella, Toys and Towels Included

TUCKED IN LIVE OAKS AND GOLF COURSE - This home is the ideal family vacation home or ladies/men's weekend away. ALL NEW APPLIANCES AND LIVING ROOM FURNITURE AND RECENTLY PAINTED.

This home is a beautiful choice for your vacation on Bald Head Island- offers a light, open floor plan, living room/dining room for 10, a wraparound screen porch and a completely outfitted kitchen with all you will need for the gourmet prepare and family meals, 3 cavernous bedrooms with One King, One Queen and 2 Bunk Beds with 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Trundle and 2.5 bathrooms. Our home features gleaming wood floors throughout and impressive comfortable furnishings. Located in the center of the island, the bungalow is ideally located within mins. from the beach. After a day at the beach, it is a enjoyment to return home to the comfort of the live oaks and the tranquility and serenity of the maritime forest.

To get around the island, you will have two 4 seat golf carts. If you would prefer to ride around the island on bicycle, there are four adult bicycles for your use. Need other or different sizes - you can reserve/rent from Riverside Adventure at the Marina. Although we guarantee the use of the golf carts, we cannot guarantee the condition of the bicycles during your stay. We will make every attempt to repair but it may not be possible during your visit.

We have a professional property manager who lives full time on the island to make your stay as enchanting as possible.

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.

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. Sign up for classes, including the trendy evening “turtle walks” to search for and observe nesting Loggerhead Turtles and if your timing is right even watch their hatchlings heading to the ocean for the first time!

Bald Head Island is on one of North Carolina's southernmost cape islands - Cape Fear. Bald Head Island is accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. 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.
*Homes with fireplaces are deactivated for the safety of the home and guests.
*There may be security cameras covering the exterior of the home for the safety of the home and guests.
*We cannot guarantee the condition or availability of any bicycles that may come with the home.

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is next to a golf course and by the sea. Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center. 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

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best rental home experience:

Sticking to a budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Reserving a rental home in the Spring or Fall is a good way to save money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Often, management companies supply Carolina Beach area travel guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting the best rental:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your vacation dates, and select a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Updated 2022 Decorated Cottage Sleeps 10 Shoals Club has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property management company before you book the home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Usually, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• Record any damages to the property at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of difficulties.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are away, just like you would at home.
• At departure, take a walk-through to make sure you did not forget any personal items. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to compel new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.