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Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan

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TV, stereo
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan

BEST FEATURES!

Ocean front!
Newly renovated inside!
New golf cart
Screened in porch and deck space in main living area

Exceptional ocean views await you in Sailing, a fabulous two-bedroom home located in the award-winning oceanfront community of Flora's Bluff.

Sailing is a two-bedroom, reverse floor plan cottage centrally located to all of the island's amenities. Both bedrooms have access to ocean front porches. The living room, kitchen and dining areas are upstairs, providing exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Sailing is located on the ocean shores of Flora's Bluff, which has won national architecture awards for design and environmental planning. Flora's Bluff's architectural style was inspired by the legendary Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port and in the spirit of classical New England coastal villages, and has been featured in Southern Living, Coastal Living and Golf Digest.

Sailing has tv's in both bedrooms and in the living room. The cottage also has wifi and a stereo system. Sailing comes equipped with a 4 passenger golf cart

Come enjoy the beauty of Bald Head with her 14 miles of sandy beaches and 12,000 acres of wildlife preserve.
Sailing, and the island, are dog friendly. So bring your 4 legged children

**We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental
Tram Reservation Address: 7 Scotch Bonnet


Turn Date in PEAK SUMMER SEASON: FRIDAY

Club Option for separate purchase: BHI Full Access (GOLF ACCESS AVAILABLE) & Shoals

**Club memberships are different for every house and depends on dates. For club rates please contact the clubs directly or go on their websites. We do not control club rates or availability

Pets: Yes ($300 non refundable pet fee with tax will be added)

Golf Cart: (1) 4 pass golf cart

Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot & Keurig

Grill Type: Gas

Bikes: 1 Adult ** We DO NOT guarantee bikes, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear

Crockpot: Yes

Highchair or Booster and Pack and Play will be provided with this home

Beach Chairs: 4

WIFI: Spectrum highspeed internet (Password information will be located on fridge)


Interested in Rentals?

**Riverside Adventure Company provides bikes, beach chairs, kayaks, & beach umbrellas for rentals (910.457.4944) http://www.riversideadventure.com

**Coastal Urge provides bikes, SUP paddle boards, Skateboards, body boards, and surf boards rentals (1800.383.4443) https://coastalurge.com

**Cary Cart Company provides golf cart rentals (910.457.7333) https://www.carycartco.com/bald-head-island-rentals/


**Linens and bath towels are included in rental

**Please see club membership notes:

It is expected that the club memberships will sell out for summer dates and holidays, so we do encourage you to make arrangements with the clubs as soon as you book your rental. All club memberships must be purchased directly with the club. Bald Head Island Services is not able to answer club related questions or coordinate your club memberships for you. Links and how to sign up with both clubs will be sent upon booking your rental.

Property manager

Bald Head Island Services

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Oceanfront Spectacular Sailing Bald Head Island
Welcome Sailing Bald Head Island House
Welcome Sailing House
Welcome Sailing Bald Head Island
Private vacation home Welcome to Sailing on Bald Head Island!
Welcome to Sailing on Bald Head Island! Bald Head Island
Welcome Sailing
Oceanfront Spectacular! Sailing
Welcome to Sailing on Bald Head Island!
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About the neighborhood

Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan located?

Located in South Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT BALD HEAD ISLAND TRIP BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS

We really enjoyed our visit to 7 Scotch Bonnet! Very nice neighborhood and best sunset views ever!The home had everything we could want and the golf cart was amazing - driving around the island was a lot of fun.Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scotch Bonney

Incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BHI stay

We unfortunately didn’t have great weather, it was unusually cold and rainy however the house was really cozy and in such a wonderful location it was still a great break for me. I come to BHI 1-2 times per year and will likely try to stay in this home again. BHI services team are super kind and welcoming 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cortland P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Perfect location for a beach getaway! We loved our stay at Sailing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Bristol, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sailing

We love staying at Sailing and is our second time staying here. The home is beautifully furnished and was perfect for our small family. Our 7 year old loved all of the decor inside which provides for lots of fun learning. Great beach views and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway

Love the house, we have stayed here twice. Great couples retreat.. ocean views, and quick walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Perfect location, extremely clean, and had everything to make it a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Expansive view of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Stress Erasing Week

This is our 2nd visit to Sailing. The 1st for our 30th annv and this one for our 35th. We were joined by my sis & hubby for their 30th. We loved the smaller home! The peace & quiet, spectacular views, and mostly empty beach was just what we experienced the first time around! We will NOT wait 5 years to come back to Sailing!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

perfect size and location for our family. great views of the beach from the top level. needs a few minor repairs but that did not impact our enjoyment
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

mike g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BHI

Great property! Great location, just a few easy steps to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Buddy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful solitude

Sailing at BHI was a wonderful property with great views, easy access to the beach, and everything we needed and or wanted in a beach getaway. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

This is my second time at this location. It is absolutely perfect. It has beautiful views snd so cozy and comfortable. I will definitely rent at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

William White and Jordan Dickens W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

Great location. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bern B.

Wonderful peaceful weekend

Wonderful house with a beautiful view and just steps from the beach - very clean and it was just the right size for us - only thing that I would suggest is a bigger bed in the master as there is room for a queen and that would have been better for a couple sleeping than a full bed. The location was perfect and we really enjoyed the island and the golf cart :O)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weeklong Family Vacation

The location of the property was very convenient to quickly access the beach with our 2 dogs and twin 5 year old boys. Made it very easy to run back and forth to the beach for lunch, etc. Also nice to be on the center part of the island close to the Maritime Market. The beach nourishment project has left a very spacious and uncrowded beach for enjoyment. Wonderful views from the 2nd story. Would strongly recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christine r.,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly and great location/view

Loved staying there. Great view, great screen porch with fabulous breeze, fenced in area for dog to go out (but wish it was totally closed in). However my dog is not adventurous so it didn’t really matter but could for some. A bit a trellis could correct that situation. Will be returning in September
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Nice home w/ only minor improvements needed

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Several little notes come to mind regarding our stay: 1. Blinds in the home were messed up. Several didn't twist to open or were broken in various places. 2. Golf cart broken and replacement had weird quirks - a broken blinker handle, occasional beeping noises, very inconsistent acceleration or braking. 3. I understand there was a hurricane recently, so some grace here, but just so you are aware, there was a great deal of water in and around the front steps. it made the trash cans innaccessible for a bit as well as something to dodge getting in/out of the house. Also some items in the garage were covered in mud/mulch. 4. i know it was the weekend that all local shops and restaurants flipped to their off-season hours. it would be helpful to have a more updated list of restaurants or expectations of what is open which days. 5. master shower pan felt like it had water damage underneath of it. the floor was squooshy when showering.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

Sailing was on a great location. Clean and well stocked Oceanfront view from upper deck The beach was easy to access No problems with the property. Gas grill would have been nice Charcoal one available Would definitely stay again !! Only 1 bike but you can rent them on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gere O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

This has been the 2 nd time we rented this unit and again it was a memorable experience. Love the upgrades from last year - bathrooms and golf cart!!!! Maybe address the screen in porch with paint and new chairs next ?year????
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We had a very nice stay at ‘Sailing.’ We loved the ocean view from porch, the easy access to the beach, and the central location of the house to access other areas of the island in the golf cart provided. Additionally we appreciated that some starter supplies of laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and dish soap that were provided. The check in process was easy, and we had good communication from the property management team. A few things would have improved our stay. Kitchen supplies need some attention: poor condition pots and pans, excessive amounts of spatulas, mixing spoons, but no tongs. No wine glasses. The bar stools are unusable due to being too high for the counter. The beach chairs were all broken and unusable except for 2. The mattress in bedroom with en-suite bathroom needs to be replaced, it is sunken and the coils can be felt. Overall it was a nice house, that just needs a little attention and some updates. With those improvements we would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kristen m.

Really great home

We have been to BHI about 15 times and this is our new favorite spot! The house is really comfortable and you can see the ocean from every room. Since we were there over Thanksgiving, none of the homes surrounding Saliing were occupied, so we had a lot of privacy. As a family of four, this was a perfect size for us an our young boys. The deck off of the living room affords a perfect view of the ocean. Beds were comfortable, and the screened in porch would be great in warmer weather to enjoy the outdoors without the bugs. Our dog loved being along as well. Just a lovely place. Thanks for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Mychal O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Beach House

Sailing offered such a unique, charming and beautiful housing experience while my wife, dogs and I were at Bald Head this last weekend. With ocean views out of half the windows and palm trees views out of the others, the outside experience was always present, even while we were inside. The balcony offered unbeatable panoramas of the Atlantic and sunsets. The screened in porch below offers a comfortable outdoor living space. The golf cart and bikes provided hours of entertainment for us. We've already made plans to come back to Sailing and can't wait!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019