Sea Horse Cottage 2.5 Bedroom BHI Creek Front - Marsh front Expansive vi - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1 square feet

Welcome to the Sea Horse Cottage!

Step back in time to this quintessential creek-side bungalow. This bungalow was modernized with new bathrooms, showers,kitchen, floors, beaded board, upgraded cabinets, and decorated with Bald Head Island in mind. If you appreciate Harbour Village and the close walking proximity to stores, MOJO's Restaurant, Delphina's Cantina, the beach and ferry, you will adore the location of the Sea Horse Cottage. The vistas are beautiful from the broad waterfront porches. Savor the screened in porch on the 1st floor or sunbathe and relax overlooking the water vistas on the 2nd floor. Your kids will appreciate the bunk room that sleeps 2 in the loft. It has the best vistas in the home from the top bunk, including Old Baldy Lighthouse. Appreciate reading your book or watching an evening thunderstorm from the wrap around 360 degree windows and vistas. Creek and Marsh front location!

This is a naturalist heaven, appreciate birding, including a variety of wildlife, dolphins in the creek and great water vistas from the 2nd floor deck. Enjoy fast access to paddle boarding and kayaks on the creek just a short walk from the home.

This is technically 2.5 bedrooms, the upstairs loft, while ideal for older kids is not a true full bedroom.

A BHI Club Membership is available but not supplied.

3 Day Stay stays off season are available, please inquire for details and prices.

Taxes are not supplied, and are an additional 12.75%

The Master Bedroom is located conveniently on the 1st floor and offers a king size bed and screened porch accessed through French doors. The Master bath features a full tiled double shower with multiple shower heads, granite counters and ample storage space. The Master Bedroom also features a flat screen TV.

The guest room on the 1st floor offers a queen size bed, water vistas and private bath along with access to a screened porch. Your kids or guests will appreciate watching their favorite movies on the flat screen TV.

The loft features 2 constructed in twin bunk beds.

This home is NOT PET FRIENDLY.

This home will satisfy the most discriminating vacationer and is sure to make your Bald Head Island vacation one to come back to year after year. The new owners have made many updates including high speed wireless, bicycles, beach chairs and rocking chairs.

We do not maintain or advertise bicycles at the home, you may rent bicycles at Riverside Adventure or Coastal Urge on the Island.

This property is a non smoking property, including the exterior porches and surrounding areas.

About the Area

Bald Head Island is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Bay Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the very best vacation property experience:

Find your perfect rental:

• Summertime is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To find the best value, change your trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warm weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines have discounts for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Choosing and booking a perfect Wilmington, NC vacation home:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation dates, and choose a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. Sea Horse Cottage 2.5 Bedroom BHI Creek Front - Marsh front Expansive vi has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible on booking websites. If not, contact the host before reserving the property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before booking
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your contract.

Advice for a terrific stay:

• Add the owner's information to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Document any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are helpful if a dispute is filed.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your home life. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a terrific time? Most rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.