Beautiful East Beach home, enjoy vast ocean views & spacious living. - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Here Comes the Sun is the ultimate family vacation destination on Bald Head Island's exclusive East Beach. This beautiful oceanfront property can host multiple families, and features a roomy first-floor master suite and sitting room, along with two king-bed en suites upstairs (one with a private balcony), and one bunk-bed en suite upstairs (with three sets of bunk beds). The home has pretty 360-degree wrap-around porches on the main level with a hot tub available for an additional fee. From the upstairs deck, you will savor watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee and a ridiculously beautiful view of the Shoals and Atlantic Ocean. When you’ve had your fill of sun for the day, relax under the top deck’s sheltered gazebo. Stay here and you will have your own private beach access boardwalk with six beach chairs, beach toys galore, and an outdoor shower to wash off before coming back inside. Cook for your crew in the well-appointed gourmet chef's kitchen outfitted with every need including a wine refrigerator and ice maker. Hang out with family and friends in the two-story great room with vaulted ceilings. Make use of the many bicycles or take a short walk to the Shoals Club or the Conservancy from this sought-after location. Brand new TVs are equipped with fashionable apps for streaming guests’ personal subscriptions. Temporary memberships are available for both BHI Club and Shoals Club. Comfortably sleeps 12 (max). 4 bedrooms (1K-1K-1K-3BB). 4 full baths, 1 half bath. (1) freshly upgraded 4-passenger cart, (1) 6-passenger cart. High-speed internet. Peak Season check-in/check-out is Saturday/Saturday. 4:30pm arrival/10:30am departure.

About the Area

Located by the ocean, 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 Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and The Clubs at St. James. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

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 rental home experience:

When to visit Bald Head Island & When to book:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summertime is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To get the best value, consider changing your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Some property managers offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guides have offers and deals for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

How to pick the perfect rental:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Beautiful East Beach home, enjoy vast ocean views & spacious living. has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before booking the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly vacation rental. Request information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Often, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of problems.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• To make sure that damages are not linked to your family's visit, make note of any problem areas during arrival. Call the rental manager right away to record any damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your home life. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all personal items at check-out. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to propel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.