Great living areas with expansive porch, BHI - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

High on a Dune Ridge, Summer House offers guests commanding vistas and roomy island living. Panoramic ocean vistas from the broad porches and windows along the front of the home enable guests to relax outdoors. The privacy of the Maritime Forest and cavernous back porch offer a shaded respite and added privacy. A spiral outside staircase provides access to a rooftop porch ideal for observing expansive vistas of the island. The spacious reverse floorplan provides one level sleeping arrangements and main living areas that maximize ocean and forest vistas. Sleeps 10 (max.). 4 bedrooms (1K-1Q-1Q-2BB, 1S). 4 full baths. (2) 4 passenger carts. Fireplace. Wifi. One min. to beach access. 7 nighttime minimum year round. Saturday/Saturday. 5:30 p.m. arrival/11:30 a.m. departure.

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is near the beach. 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 Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 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

Southport vacation rental home tips:

Getting the most from your budget:

• To book the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular Southport attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your rental up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas 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 Southport area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby tours and attractions.

Finding the best vacation rental:

• To start, have your group agree to the best dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Great living areas with expansive porch, BHI has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, email the property owner before booking the home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's an individual Southport beach you crave, browse properties that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Some properties allow pets, and some do not. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the host about pet restrictions before booking.

During your stay:

• Add the host's contact info to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your family's visit, make a record of any problem areas during check in. Contact the host immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the property to make sure you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to drive more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.