The Royal Tern. Gorgeous Cape Fear Station Home Near the Ocean - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2314 square feet

Located in cozy Cape Fear Station, The Royal Tern offers convenient access to the beach, The Shoals Club and island shopping. Luxury, comfort and convenience are offered in this charming four bedroom, four bathroom Bald Head Island Home.

Guests to The Royal Tern will appreciate the reverse floor plan and a sizable kitchen and living room area, broad outdoor porches with ample sitting for everybody. Featuring two primary en suite bedrooms with direct access from both onto the outside porch. With one primary bedroom located on the first floor with a queen bed, and the second primary with a king bed located on the second floor guests traveling together will have added privacy. Additional guest bedrooms are located on the first floor including a bunk room with four comfortable beds as well as a bedroom offering a queen size bed. The additional guests rooms share a hall bath.

Gilling made simple with an outdoor propane grille, cooking is a breeze in the well supplied kitchen and entertainment includes a Intelligent TV as well as bicycles and beach chairs. The outside furnishings is as cozy as the inside furnishings and make appreciating the outstanding outdoors a special treat. The enormous back yard is ideal for games and spotting the island's wildlife like deer. The detached garage is located behind the home with a boardwalk connecting it to the main home. An outdoor shower is located by the garage.

Temporary Memberships to the Bald Head Island Club and the Shoals Club are available with the rental of this home for an additional fee. Registration for both or either to be finished by the renter on the clubs websites.

Sleeps 10 (max.). 4 bedrooms (1K-1Q, 4 bunk beds-1Q). 3 full baths. 1 half bath. (1) 4 passenger cart and (1) 5 passenger cart. Three mins. to beach access. Peak season arrival/departure day is Sunday with a 4:30 p.m. arrival/10:30 a.m. departure.
Past Reviews:
Reservation ID #HA-GQT3SQ
Wonderful stay! We will be back next year! May 2022
Reservation ID #HA-NYQWVB
The home was just impressive. It was clean with great furnishings and supplies. The kitchen was ideal for cooking and eating take out. I was so thankful for the condiments, coffee, plastic wrap and starter supply of household items. The location was a short walk, bicycle ride or golf cart ride to the beach. We adored the Shoals Club most days which was close by. The neighborhood was very peaceful and we appreciated it. This was our first visit th BHI and we will certainly be back. June 2022
We appreciated this home! Not a detail was overlooked. Kitchen was entirely outfitted with everything you could possibly need! Beds and pillows were super comfortable and the linens were very nice. We will be back! July 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-ZJ2C92
This was our first time staying at the Royal Tern, second time in BHI. The home was exceptional- from the huge and airy kitchen and main living space, to the bedrooms, down to the littlest beachy details. The outdoor shower, screened in porch with fan and the bespoke bunk beds were also humongous pluses. Comfortably slept our family of 4 and our friend’s family of 3. We’re also giant fans of the location - the home is a few min.’s ride to Shoals, mike’s bites (iykyk) and the Bald Head Island Conservancy. We had a little health scare with my 4 year old son and they were super helpful with recommendations on and off the island Highly recommend! August 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-0PCJBW
Royal Tern is a great property if considering a short or long term get away . Residence and its layout was ideal for our family and our girls friends. More than enough space to share or escape as desired . Screened in porch was ideal for morning coffee and entertaining at nighttime . All necessities for a weeks stay were on hand kitchen wise . Great property if looking for a property with character and close proximity to east beach . July 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-PJQBTB
Our two families fell in adore with this beautiful home. It was delightfully decorated, yet comfortable enough for our kids to make themselves at home. Edie and Katie made sure we had everything we needed to be well-prepared for our first trip to Bald Head Island. We adored reading on the porch, playing games around the dining room table, driving the golf carts around the island, and flying the kites at the beach. We can't wait to return! August 2022.
Reservation ID #HA-GQT3SQ
Wonderful stay! We will be back next year. 2022

About the Area

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

Strategies to get the best Wilmington, NC vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summer time is high season in Bald Head Island. Reserve your rental home in the Spring or Fall to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked very early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines have discounts for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning and picking the rightrental home:

• Select a group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. The Royal Tern. Gorgeous Cape Fear Station Home Near the Ocean has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property manager before reserving your home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Is your group looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• If your family is traveling with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly property. Request specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Usually, hosts charge additional pet fees.

Have a great stay:

• Get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental.
• At Check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• At departure, take a walk-through to confirm you didn't forget any personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a great stay? Many rental management companies make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.