Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan in Bald Head Island

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May 2025

June 2025

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Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Pet friendly
Washer

Explore the area

Bald Head Island, NC

Bay Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Bald Head Island Lighthouse
‪48 min walk‬
Bald Head Island Country Club
‪33 min walk‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bald Head Island

Located in South Beach, this vacation home is adjacent to Bay Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Bald Head Island Conservancy. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.

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What's nearby

Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Bald Head Island Conservancy - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Fishy Fishy Cafe
Frying Pan
Southport Smoke House
Locals Family Diner
Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan

BEST FEATURES!

Ocean front!
Newly renovated inside!
New golf cart
Screened in porch and deck space in main living area

Exceptional ocean views await you in Sailing, a fabulous two-bedroom home located in the award-winning oceanfront community of Flora's Bluff.

Sailing is a two-bedroom, reverse floor plan cottage centrally located to all of the island's amenities. Both bedrooms have access to ocean front porches. The living room, kitchen and dining areas are upstairs, providing exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Sailing is located on the ocean shores of Flora's Bluff, which has won national architecture awards for design and environmental planning. Flora's Bluff's architectural style was inspired by the legendary Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port and in the spirit of classical New England coastal villages, and has been featured in Southern Living, Coastal Living and Golf Digest.

Sailing has tv's in both bedrooms and in the living room. The cottage also has wifi and a stereo system. Sailing comes equipped with a 4 passenger golf cart

Come enjoy the beauty of Bald Head with her 14 miles of sandy beaches and 12,000 acres of wildlife preserve.
Sailing, and the island, are dog friendly. So bring your 4 legged children

**We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental
Tram Reservation Address: 7 Scotch Bonnet

Turn Date in PEAK SUMMER SEASON: FRIDAY

Club Option for separate purchase: BHI Full Access (GOLF ACCESS AVAILABLE) & Shoals

**Club memberships are different for every house and depends on dates. For club rates please contact the clubs directly or go on their websites. We do not control club rates or availability

Pets: Yes ($300 non refundable pet fee with tax will be added)

Golf Cart: (1) 4 pass golf cart

Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot & Keurig

Grill Type: Gas

Bikes: 1 Adult ** We DO NOT guarantee bikes, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear

Crockpot: Yes

Highchair or Booster and Pack and Play will be provided with this home

Beach Chairs: 4

WIFI: Spectrum highspeed internet (Password information will be located on fridge)

Interested in Rentals?

**Riverside Adventure Company provides bikes, beach chairs, kayaks, & beach umbrellas for rentals (910.457.4944) http://www.riversideadventure.com

**Coastal Urge provides bikes, SUP paddle boards, Skateboards, body boards, and surf boards rentals (1800.383.4443) https://coastalurge.com

**Cary Cart Company provides golf cart rentals (910.457.7333) https://www.carycartco.com/bald-head-island-rentals/

**Linens and bath towels are included in rental

**Please see club membership notes:

It is expected that the club memberships will sell out for summer dates and holidays, so we do encourage you to make arrangements with the clubs as soon as you book your rental. All club memberships must be purchased directly with the club. Bald Head Island Services is not able to answer club related questions or coordinate your club memberships for you. Links and how to sign up with both clubs will be sent upon booking your rental.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Bald Head Island Services

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Stereo
TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina

Things to do

Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees

Important information

You need to know

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

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Beach within a short 1-minute walk of Bay Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Bald Head Island Conservancy. Caswell Beach is also within a driving distance of 0.1 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?

Couples staying at this beachfront vacation home will appreciate amenities such as a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 29.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?

Yes, every accommodation at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan comes with a deck.

Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Mar 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

It was the perfect house for a small multigenerational winter getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Mar 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Beautiful sunsets. Easy access to beach . Very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Dec 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT BALD HEAD ISLAND TRIP BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

We really enjoyed our visit to 7 Scotch Bonnet! Very nice neighborhood and best sunset views ever!The home had everything we could want and the golf cart was amazing - driving around the island was a lot of fun.Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Nov 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

BHI stay

We unfortunately didn’t have great weather, it was unusually cold and rainy however the house was really cozy and in such a wonderful location it was still a great break for me. I come to BHI 1-2 times per year and will likely try to stay in this home again. BHI services team are super kind and welcoming 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy F.

Oct 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Scotch Bonney

Incredible location!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan L.

Oct 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Nice home w/ only minor improvements needed

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Several little notes come to mind regarding our stay: 1. Blinds in the home were messed up. Several didn't twist to open or were broken in various places. 2. Golf cart broken and replacement had weird quirks - a broken blinker handle, occasional beeping noises, very inconsistent acceleration or braking. 3. I understand there was a hurricane recently, so some grace here, but just so you are aware, there was a great deal of water in and around the front steps. it made the trash cans innaccessible for a bit as well as something to dodge getting in/out of the house. Also some items in the garage were covered in mud/mulch. 4. i know it was the weekend that all local shops and restaurants flipped to their off-season hours. it would be helpful to have a more updated list of restaurants or expectations of what is open which days. 5. master shower pan felt like it had water damage underneath of it. the floor was squooshy when showering.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth G.

Jul 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We had a very nice stay at ‘Sailing.’ We loved the ocean view from porch, the easy access to the beach, and the central location of the house to access other areas of the island in the golf cart provided. Additionally we appreciated that some starter supplies of laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and dish soap that were provided. The check in process was easy, and we had good communication from the property management team. A few things would have improved our stay. Kitchen supplies need some attention: poor condition pots and pans, excessive amounts of spatulas, mixing spoons, but no tongs. No wine glasses. The bar stools are unusable due to being too high for the counter. The beach chairs were all broken and unusable except for 2. The mattress in bedroom with en-suite bathroom needs to be replaced, it is sunken and the coils can be felt. Overall it was a nice house, that just needs a little attention and some updates. With those improvements we would absolutely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim M., Tuckasegee

May 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a couple's getaway

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was our first visit to Bald Head Island. We liked direct access to the beach from the house and the view of the beach and water from the top floor. We loved the location for exploring various parts of the island by golf cart. We liked the inverted house plan with the bedrooms on the ground floor and the living space upstairs. The house was very clean. The kitchen bar stools were unusable (too high - the legs need to be cut down by 6 inches). Kitchen supplies were ok - there were some spices, and other dry goods from prior guests (which is always nice), and starter supplies like a roll of paper towels and a small bottle of dish soap. Cookware was ok - enough to make due. It lacked a good sized bowl - for tossing a salad or for popcorn. The beds were just ok - one had somewhat of a depression in the middle; the other was very squeaky - any movement made a good bit of noise. There were beach towels and at least two of the beach chairs were functional (another two were broken). The golf cart is in good condition. I nearly missed critical communications from the property manager as they did not use the VRBO messaging system, which is what I was looking for. Fortunately, I caught the messages in my secondary email account before it was too late. They were very responsive and professional once I connected with them. We would definitely consider staying here again. 4.5 stars overall.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

May 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Stress Erasing Week

This is our 2nd visit to Sailing. The 1st for our 30th annv and this one for our 35th. We were joined by my sis & hubby for their 30th. We loved the smaller home! The peace & quiet, spectacular views, and mostly empty beach was just what we experienced the first time around! We will NOT wait 5 years to come back to Sailing!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Bristol, VA

Mar 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sailing

We love staying at Sailing and is our second time staying here. The home is beautifully furnished and was perfect for our small family. Our 7 year old loved all of the decor inside which provides for lots of fun learning. Great beach views and would highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortland P.

Jul 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Mar 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Beautiful property. Only complaint was the tv in the living area went out on the 2nd day of our 3 day stay. The replacement tv didn’t work either. Positive sorta was my husband left his suit in the closet and I was impressed with the fact they mailed it for free. Until we got the 20 charge. I guess I figured no tv for 2 days that was the least they could have done. Oh well!! Beautiful home!!! Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Feb 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

Love the house, we have stayed here twice. Great couples retreat.. ocean views, and quick walk to the beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Nov 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Perfect location for a beach getaway! We loved our stay at Sailing!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Sep 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Sailing was on a great location. Clean and well stocked Oceanfront view from upper deck The beach was easy to access No problems with the property. Gas grill would have been nice Charcoal one available Would definitely stay again !! Only 1 bike but you can rent them on the island

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

mike g.

Sep 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

BHI

Great property! Great location, just a few easy steps to the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth P., Charlotte,North carolina

Aug 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Beautiful place, however I would recommend for a small young family of five or less. Place was beautiful, but for three big teenagers, the loft does not close up, meaning it can be loud. The views though are great, and everything was updated. View off loft was beautiful. Kitchen up to date also

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chris S., Cary, NC

Jun 21, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sailing

Kitchen is very limited in cookware. Cleaning crew needed to vacuum floors (sandy floors) and empty coffee pot. One set of porch furniture was broken (black wicker furniture). Should be discarded. Great location, view, and beach access.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine r.,

May 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly and great location/view

Loved staying there. Great view, great screen porch with fabulous breeze, fenced in area for dog to go out (but wish it was totally closed in). However my dog is not adventurous so it didn’t really matter but could for some. A bit a trellis could correct that situation. Will be returning in September

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

May 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Perfect location, extremely clean, and had everything to make it a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buddy H.

Jan 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful solitude

Sailing at BHI was a wonderful property with great views, easy access to the beach, and everything we needed and or wanted in a beach getaway. We loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Dec 26, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas

Great location. ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne H., Virginia Beach, VA

Oct 22, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay here. It has a reverse floor plan, so the views from the living area on the top floor are great! I loved sitting on the top deck after putting the kids to bed, listening to the waves with a glass of wine. The first night there, we had some periods of clear skies, and the stars were amazing! Unfortunately, it was pretty cloudy all of the following nights. We also enjoyed eating lunch on the upstairs deck. The downstairs deck includes a screened-in portion, which was nice for dinner there in the evenings (though you had to take all the food from upstairs, down through the bedrooms to do this). The screen on the porch door needs to be repaired. I would have appreciated screens on the windows and doors so that we could leave them open to hear and feel the ocean breeze. October is a great time to be there as the air is usually warm, but not hot, and so screens would be great. Location is fantastic for beach lovers! It is also very central as far as location along the coast. It's a little close to some of the other homes around it, but it was fine. I suspect the people living next to us (seemed like residents, not renters) probably would have liked to be farther away as their dogs barked every time they saw our kids, but it wasn't much of a bother to us. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots, pans, knives, gadgets, etc. There were THREE different types of coffee makers! We are not coffee drinkers, so I ended up moving them to the buffet area to free up counter space, but I can see that at least one would be appreciated by coffee drinkers. The women's bike worked just fine. The men's bike had a completely flat tire. This was fine as I was bike riding each day, while my husband likes to run for his exercise. The golf cart worked well. It rained one of the days, and I was thinking that rain covers would have been nice. Then as we parked the golf cart that evening I saw them sitting in a box in the garage! It would have been nice if they had been attached and just rolled up. I'm not even sure how to attach them, but I suspect we could have figured it out had we seen them in time for the rain. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kurt S.

Sep 26, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Expansive view of the ocean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Aug 24, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Weeklong Family Vacation

The location of the property was very convenient to quickly access the beach with our 2 dogs and twin 5 year old boys. Made it very easy to run back and forth to the beach for lunch, etc. Also nice to be on the center part of the island close to the Maritime Market. The beach nourishment project has left a very spacious and uncrowded beach for enjoyment. Wonderful views from the 2nd story. Would strongly recommend and stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021