Beautiful forest home within walking distance to the maritime market and beach!! - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1800 square feet

Welcome to The Hiding Place! We are certain you will fall in adore with Bald Head Island and never want to leave. Our elegant home is located in the maritime forest among enormous oak trees with pretty hanging Spanish moss. We appreciate living in the forest with the shade it provides when you return from a sunny day at the beach and being able to listen to the singing birds. We are so centrally located that it takes less than 2 mins. by golf cart to get to South Beach and just 5 mins. to walk up to the Maritime Market and cozy stores.

We purchased our home (constructed in 2008) in February of 2017 and were blessed to be able to lovingly paint and furnish the entire home with everything new and American made from places like Ethan Allen and Bassett Furnishings, including linens by Ralph Lauren and Pottery Barn with Wamsutta and Tommy Bahama bath towels. You will be enveloped by warmth and coziness.

We have worked hard to provide all you will need to relax and relax and be refreshed. Savor the open floor plan, bespoke cabinets, granite counter tops, and cavernous living areas. The huge master bedroom has a gorgeous white 4-poster king bed, a sitting area and an open deck off the master with table and four chairs which is ideal for morning coffee or star gazing to end the day. The ensuite master bath has two sinks, a dual head shower and a walk in closet. The second bedroom has a king bed, walk in closet and ensuite bath with tiled shower and constructed in bench in the shower. The third bedroom is ideal for kids with a set of bunkbeds and PS4 game system. The bathroom for this bedroom is adjacent and has a tub and shower combo. The second floor also has a central TV viewing room with a day bed with trundle (a possible 4th bedroom) as well as the laundry with state of the art washer and dryer.

The first floor is an open concept that includes the family room with a intelligent tv with blue ray player, dining area, a entirely supplied chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including double ovens, convenient breakfast bar and half bath. The alluring round wood dining table seats eight. A screened porch off the dining room provides another place to dine with a table for 6 and two comfortable swivel rockers to relax and appreciate the outdoors bug complimentary. Twinkle lights make nighttime a special spot to wind down! A covered wrap around rocking chair porch is ideal for early morning and late day relaxation with 5 rocking chairs.

Your vacation will be memorable with many special touches - a DVD library with over 50 movies, games, puzzles, books, beach towels, a beach cooler bag, a programmable crock pot, waffle maker, Bose Bluetooth speaker, clocks with charging docks in each bedroom, a PS4 in the bunk room with 2 controllers and games, Oster electric wine bottle opener, Cuisinart single serve coffee maker (uses Kcups) in kitchen, a modest Keurig coffee maker in the master bedroom, Aeropress Coffee and Espresso maker, Bodum coffee pour over, Krups electric spice and coffee grinder, Kitchen Aid mixer, 5 flat screen tvs (1 in each bedroom, 1 in the spare room and 1 in the family room - and all but one are intelligent tv's to be able to stream Netflix or Hulu).

Our home has two 4 person golf carts (one with doors and the other with rain gear), 2 Diamondback bicycles, now a third bicycle (Nishiki), a gas grille, beach toys (including Corn Hole, Bocce Ball, and Spike Ball) 8 beach chairs, two beach tents, a beach blanket, one fishing pole and an outdoor shower.

For little ones we have a Graco Pack n Play, a Ciao Infant portable high chair, a booster seat, and a Pop N’ Sit portable beach chair.

We have a BHI Club Lifestyle membership which is now NO LONGER included in the rental price. It is available for separate purchase and will provide you with access to golf (cart costs and greens costs are a separate cost from the membership price) tennis, exercise center, croquet, aquatic center and dining. The remodel they’ve finished is impressive!

We look forward to hearing from you and helping to make your vacation special.

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is by the sea. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center. 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

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the perfect Bald Head Island vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in Bald Head Island. To get the best value, consider changing your trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer great temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your group.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides which will include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and pick your prefect Wilmington, NC vacation home:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Beautiful forest home within walking distance to the maritime market and beach!! has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible on booking pages. If not, email the host before you book the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds. You'll need to determine what is best for your vacation.
• If your group is bringing pets, you'll need to search for a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Some things to know before you go:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of problems.
• Lock your vacation home while you are away. Protect your property!
• Upon arrival, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Double-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to compel future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.