Take a step back in time and discover the stories behind North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse with a visit to the Smith Island Museum of History. Located in a replica of an 1850’s lighthouse keeper’s cottage, and featuring a modest-sized but varied wealth of local facts and legends, this small museum paints a vibrant portrait of Bald Head Island, past and present, which enriches any trip to the “Old Baldy” Lighthouse.
The Smith Island Museum of History is hard to get to for day-trippers, and vacationers will need to take a ferry to Bald Head Island, and then walk, bike, or cruise a golf cart over to the site of the “Old Baldy” lighthouse to start exploring. Inside, however, visitors will garner a rich and detailed account on what life was like for the mid-1800s keepers, as well as learn about Bald Head Island’s long history, which dates all the way back to the 1500s when this small coastal region first landed on a European map. When combined with a tour of the adjacent lighthouse, or of the island itself, visitors will enjoy a rich slice of Cape Fear regional history that is seldom discovered, but is no less fascinating for newcomers and long-time island fans alike.
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With easy proximity to Masonboro Island and the outlying beaches, the Cape Fear River, and miles of creeks and bodies of water in between, kayaking is a dream in the Port City. Wilmington is home to a wide range of kayaking clubs, equipment providers, and miles and miles of trails, which means that any outing can turn into a kayaking adventure in no time. Explore the various guided tours and clubs available, or find a boat ramp and / or launching site and embark on your own adventure. No matter what kind of excursion you crave, Wilmington always sets the stage for an exceptional paddling adventure.
One of the largest attractions in Wrightsville Beach – both literally and figuratively – is the town’s miles of ocean-facing shoreline. And over the decades, the local beaches are the prime reason why millions of visitors have discovered, (and return to), this cool coastal community. With parking available throughout the town, seasonal lifeguarded beaches, and wide shorelines where splashing around is a breeze, it’s easy to see why people keep coming back to enjoy the local shorelines that have made this vacation destination famous throughout the generations.
Book your next vacation or weekend hideaway across the street from our elegant Carolina Beach sands. Resort-style community with calming pool (now open) and ocean vistas is across from the refreshed Carolina Beach fishing pier (music, food & fun) and Freeman Park (4x4 only). Located among a lush tropical tree lined street, appreciate your home away from home in this fabulous neighborhood (North End). From the moment of your arrival, convenient parking accepts effortless unloading. Your Island hideaway awaits! THE PROPERTY We have chair front & back porches, where you can watch the sunrise or relax! Appreciate the ocean vistas and breezes as you dive into vacation mode! We are renting a 1 bedroom on the 2nd floor of the last building on the North End of Carolina Beach with over 650 square feet in size. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are all open concepts. The home has a entirely equipped kitchen with high end appliances and laundry room in our back balcony. Savor your morning breakfast on either balconies or in our comfortable kitchen. Kick back and relax as your favorite show or movie plays on the 50 inch flat-screen cable TV. Bedroom: King Bed | Murphy Bed cabinet style (Full size) in Living Room and sizable couch 4 Adults MAX (18 and older is an adult) & only 1 dog allowed. No exceptions.Bedroom and living room has a TV with Amazon Fire Stick TV. You'll sleep better than ever in the comfortable beds outfitted with high end luxury linens. Walk out to the front or back balcony for serenity vistas. LOCATION In the North End of Carolina Beach, this attractively located property gives you access to all the island has to offer. Just less than 2 mins. to the beach or the community pool. You can always rent a golf cart at SunFun Units to get around the island. A few feet away is the updated Carolina Beach Fishing Pier with great food, drinks, music, and striking ocean vistas - great view of the boardwalk fireworks on certain Thursdays in the Summer.A relaxing Saturday morning can be spent visiting the Carolina Beach Farmers Market followed up with a movie in the park on Sunday or shopping at local stores. Have elegant seafood eateries steps from the home for your enchanting vacation days.Don't miss cruises in the marina, Carolina Beach deep sea fishing, and the carnival at nighttime, true once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Carolina Beach Yacht Club & Marina is down the street as well as Freedom Park where you can drive your 4X4 car on the beach and go nighttime fishing/camping. Sea turtles and dolphins are frequently present in Carolina Beach.THE DIFFERENCE It is on a mission to make vacation rental simple for guests. Every property we own personally so you can book with confidence. If you have questions prior to your trip, we are happy to assist you 7 days a week. During your stay, we are a text or phone call away and will be available 24/7 to help with any issues that may arise.ADDITIONAL DETAILSKey Residence Features:- Conveniences include a completely equipped kitchen with high end appliances, ice maker, coffee station with a Keurig coffee maker, complimentary high-speed WiFi, 2 flat-screen cable TVs, air conditioning, washer and dryer, high end linens, complimentary paper towels and toilet paper, hand soaps, shampoo/conditioner, outdoor hot shower, gas grille, storage room with beach stuff and right behind is the pool surrounded with picnic tables and grilles. - In the heart of the striking Carolina Beach, this Pleasure Island hideaway is close to great eateries/bars, entertainment, and shopping in town.- Nearest Commercial Airport: ILM - Wilmington North Carolina Policies:- NO smoking in condo or on balconies- ONE DOG allowed (no other family pets allowed) – under 30 lbs. $125 non-returnable pet fee. Must be home trained and on flea prevention. Dog not allowed on furnishings.- NO events, events or huge gatherings - peaceful hours begin at 9pm. - Minimum renting age 25, and person renting must be present and on-site throughout the stay (no renting for someone else).We only 1 parking pass for guests that will need to be returned inside of our condo – towing enforced. Fee will be charged for lost passes. Public parking down the street. During King Tide or hurricane season, one of the main streets (Canal Dr) may flood for a few hours but our follow detour signs when this occurs – take Carolina Beach blvd when this occurs. Supervision of guests:It is the tenant’s responsibility to supervise all guests and ensure home rules are followed and safety is the priority. **** Also all rental prices are based on occupancy. I ACCEPTED YOUR RESERVATION BASED ON THE TOTAL PEOPLE ON YOUR BOOKING REQUEST. We want to be 100% up front the expectation on rental occupancy and guidelines. Kids and Babies are considered people and will be counted in occupancy totals. This home sleeps a max of 4 people.We also have a beach home with private pool a few blocks away listed here on Vacation Rental By Owner. It is also listed on the other trendy platform that starts with an A and ends with a B - over 80 five-star reviews. Please look for us if you are looking for a bigger place. And this new listing is also found on that website with a 4.98 rating.
- Carolina Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4