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 opulent 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 simple with an outdoor propane grille, cooking is a breeze in the well outfitted 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 appreciated this home! Not a detail was overlooked. Kitchen was entirely 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 exceptional- 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 appreciate with this beautiful home. It was gorgeously 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 adored 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 Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and The Clubs at St. James. 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

Booking the best Bald Head Island rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are high season in Bald Head Island. To find the largest rental within budget, we highly recommend booking in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite Wilmington, NC restaurants and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed 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 overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to choose and book the perfectvacation home:

• Start by having your group select date ranges and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. 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 rental home search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the host before you book the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what is suitable for your trip.
• Some rentals allow pets, and some do not. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

Advice for your stay:

• Get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, stereo or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents many issues.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• Document any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if a dispute arises.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Double-check the property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a excellent time? Most rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your property and/or property management company was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.