Oceanfront Bald Head Home with Private Boardwalk to the Beach - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

From the moment you walk through the front door at Shore Beats Work, you are really at the beach! Savor your own private walkway to the sand, along with non-dune obstructed ocean vistas from both lower and upper decks, two features unique for homes along Bald Head Island's South Beach. The cavernous interior provides ample room for bigger families and friends traveling together. The gourmet kitchen includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking oven/range top, ice maker, drink cooler, and wine cooler; outside a Weber Genesis II BBQ grille is new for 2021. Apple TVs are located in the family room and all bedrooms. Sleeps 12 (max.) Five bedrooms with additional sleeping in private office (1K-1Q-1Q-1Q-1BB-1SS). 4 full baths, 1 half bath, and two outdoor showers. (1) 4 passenger cart and an upgraded 6 passenger cart (new for 2021). Summer check-in/out day Saturday/Saturday. 3:30 p.m. arrival/9:30 a.m. departure.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in South Beach, 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 The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 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

Tips to get the perfect Southport rental experience:

Sticking to your spending plan:

• To get the best value, change your family's Southport vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warm weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines which will include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to select the best rental in the Southport area:

• To start, have your group choose dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Oceanfront Bald Head Home with Private Boardwalk to the Beach has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally accessible online. If not, email or call the host before you book the home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Visiting for a single event? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or applied to your contract.

More considerations:

• Add the host's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make sure that damages aren't linked to your family's visit, make a record of any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the host right away to document your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents many issues.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a great resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a great stay? Many rental management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.