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 handsome 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 roomy 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 beautiful 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 fun 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 supplied 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 fashionable 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 likely deactivated for the safety of the home and its guests.
*There may be security cameras covering the exterior of the home for the safety of the home and its 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 Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. 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 very best Wilmington, NC rental home experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Summer is high season in Bald Head Island. Booking in Fall or Spring months is a good way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Some property managers offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Selecting the best rental home in the Wilmington, NC area:

• Choose your vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Updated 2022 Decorated Cottage Sleeps 10 Shoals Club has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available online. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property management company before reserving the vacation home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or costs could be applied to your contract.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Tips to have a smooth stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Save the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you're away! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• Document any issues with the property during check in, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible source for finding the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Double-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to propel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.