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Pets welcomed, great beach cottage, steps to the ocean, family-friendly, BHI

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪45 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪29 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bath 1

Bath 2

Bath 3

Half Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Pets welcomed, great beach cottage, steps to the ocean, family-friendly, BHI

This cleverly designed cottage features a reverse floor plan and sweeping ocean views from the second-floor living area and deck. 2023 brought a new style and flare to this much-sought-after beach home. Renovations include a new kitchen, expansion of the second-floor deck as well and changed interiors. Isle Be Back (formally Laurie's Loft) is a refreshing vacation experience.

The new kitchen boasts new appliances, and an island and will be fully equipped ready for guests to cook up their favorite dishes. The ocean view was enhanced with new accordion doors to the newly expanded front porch just off the living room. The new outdoor shower area is an excellent place to wash off the beach sand.

Sleeps 9 (max.). 4 bedrooms (1K-1Q-1T, 1Q-1Q). 3 full baths. 1 half bath. (2) new 4-passenger carts. Adjacent to beach access. High-Speed Internet. Pet Friendly. Week only Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Check-in and out days in summer season is Saturday-Saturday. Ferry reservations should be made to coincide with the assigned check-in/out times which are 5:30pm property check-in and 11:00am property check-out. Ferry reservations should be made no earlier than 5:00pm. for arrivals and no later than 11:30am for departures. There are no accommodations made for early check-in or late arrivals.

*INTRACOASTAL REALTY DOES NOT GUARANTEE NUMBER OF OR CONDITION OF BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH TOYS, OR BEACH TOWELS. ANY CANOES, KAYAKS, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE NOT A PART OF THE STANDARD HOME RENTAL PACKAGE.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pets welcomed, great beach cottage, steps to the ocean, family-friendly, BHI pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pets welcomed, great beach cottage, steps to the ocean, family-friendly, BHI?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Pets welcomed, great beach cottage, steps to the ocean, family-friendly, BHI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pets welcomed, great beach cottage, steps to the ocean, family-friendly, BHI located?

Located in South Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay Beach, Bald Head Island Conservancy and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

5.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A few surprises

Kudos: Beautiful island! Kitchen & LR makeovers were nicely done Rafael A of Intracoastal Realty was very friendly, courteous and timely in his follow-up Challenges: Booking and payment processes - exceedingly inflexible. The rental listing suggests a ‘full view’ of the ocean from the porch off of the living room and the posted photos would lead you to believe that the lot across the street is vacant…these are completely misleading. A large house is under construction across the street—which blocks 3/4 of the promised view. Furthermore, we were treated to several days worth of construction activity—including a backhoe and dump truck which kept our driveway blocked intermittently for two days. The resultant noise—coupled with the obstructed view—prevented us from enjoying the deck to any appreciable degree. Kitchen lacked several basic accessories No grill or hairdryers Leak in MBR—directly over the foot of the bed Spiders and palmetto bugs inside the home ‘Unfinished’ items—e.g., handles missing from cabinets, moulding/cabinetry un-painted, missing light bulbs, etc. Upstairs HVAC struggled to ‘keep up’ during the day With a check-in time of 5:30 pm and check-out time of 10:30 am, we were basically deprived of nearly one full day—which was unfortunate At a cost of nearly $2,000/day, we expected more. While we will definitely visit BHI again, we will choose to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeb C., Cornelius NC

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Convenient but …..

Convenient but not in great shape. Door latches loose. A/C inefficient. Low water pressure. No disposal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Dan K.

LL

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Golf Carts are in need of replacement. The four seater cart could not hold a charge.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ash, NC

Much needed get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My experience was great. It was an easy transaction, the rental company was very informative, they used an APP to assist with the routine questions, provided daily updates etc. The house was neat and tidy. I felt safe and I felt at home. There were a few small things that the rental company may need to check:1. Front door lock and the garage lock were very hard to use, it may need to be lubricated2. Since it’s an island there are pests that like to make appearances, the cleaning crew should pay attention to bug carcasses when cleaning3. There were no lights in the garage, that could be a safety issue 4. The final item, there was a fire on the island, several houses were damaged, the property team should have provided an update and reassurance to the renters that their rentals were ok and the fire was contained and reassuring that the island was safe, the rental property was not near the fire and was not damaged....bottom line there should have been a notice other than the a news blurb.

6/10 Okay

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanksgiving Get Away

The property was nice and in a great location with easy access to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and cooking pots/pans etc. We had seven people with us and the sleeping was a little tight and we would have benefitted from one additional bathroom. Overall, the house was very nice but perhaps a bit too small for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
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8/10 Good

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great 2 week vacation with all of our older kids coming and going as their schedules allowed. It was great to be together. There are no houses between you and the beach so the view is AMAZING!The pest control maintenance needs increased, the air conditioning struggled to keep the house a comfortable temperature because the weather was so hot. But we had a great time.

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