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TV
Exterior
Beach nearby
TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Discount Alert!- 10% off all October Rentals!

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area

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, 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 Discount Alert!- 10% off all October Rentals! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discount Alert!- 10% off all October Rentals!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discount Alert!- 10% off all October Rentals!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Discount Alert!- 10% off all October Rentals! located?

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

Discount Alert!- 10% off all October Rentals! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Missy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scotch Bonney
Incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Tim M., Tuckasegee

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a couple's getaway
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was our first visit to Bald Head Island. We liked direct access to the beach from the house and the view of the beach and water from the top floor. We loved the location for exploring various parts of the island by golf cart. We liked the inverted house plan with the bedrooms on the ground floor and the living space upstairs. The house was very clean. The kitchen bar stools were unusable (too high - the legs need to be cut down by 6 inches). Kitchen supplies were ok - there were some spices, and other dry goods from prior guests (which is always nice), and starter supplies like a roll of paper towels and a small bottle of dish soap. Cookware was ok - enough to make due. It lacked a good sized bowl - for tossing a salad or for popcorn. The beds were just ok - one had somewhat of a depression in the middle; the other was very squeaky - any movement made a good bit of noise. There were beach towels and at least two of the beach chairs were functional (another two were broken). The golf cart is in good condition. I nearly missed critical communications from the property manager as they did not use the VRBO messaging system, which is what I was looking for. Fortunately, I caught the messages in my secondary email account before it was too late. They were very responsive and professional once I connected with them. We would definitely consider staying here again. 4.5 stars overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Bristol, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Cortland P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful property. Only complaint was the tv in the living area went out on the 2nd day of our 3 day stay. The replacement tv didn’t work either. Positive sorta was my husband left his suit in the closet and I was impressed with the fact they mailed it for free. Until we got the 20 charge. I guess I figured no tv for 2 days that was the least they could have done. Oh well!! Beautiful home!!! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nick P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

mike g.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth P., Charlotte,North carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Beautiful place, however I would recommend for a small young family of five or less. Place was beautiful, but for three big teenagers, the loft does not close up, meaning it can be loud. The views though are great, and everything was updated. View off loft was beautiful. Kitchen up to date also
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chris S., Cary, NC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sailing
Kitchen is very limited in cookware. Cleaning crew needed to vacuum floors (sandy floors) and empty coffee pot. One set of porch furniture was broken (black wicker furniture). Should be discarded. Great location, view, and beach access.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine r.,

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

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

10/10 Excellent

Buddy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas
Great location. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne H., Virginia Beach, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay here. It has a reverse floor plan, so the views from the living area on the top floor are great! I loved sitting on the top deck after putting the kids to bed, listening to the waves with a glass of wine. The first night there, we had some periods of clear skies, and the stars were amazing! Unfortunately, it was pretty cloudy all of the following nights. We also enjoyed eating lunch on the upstairs deck. The downstairs deck includes a screened-in portion, which was nice for dinner there in the evenings (though you had to take all the food from upstairs, down through the bedrooms to do this). The screen on the porch door needs to be repaired. I would have appreciated screens on the windows and doors so that we could leave them open to hear and feel the ocean breeze. October is a great time to be there as the air is usually warm, but not hot, and so screens would be great. Location is fantastic for beach lovers! It is also very central as far as location along the coast. It's a little close to some of the other homes around it, but it was fine. I suspect the people living next to us (seemed like residents, not renters) probably would have liked to be farther away as their dogs barked every time they saw our kids, but it wasn't much of a bother to us. The kitchen was well-stocked with pots, pans, knives, gadgets, etc. There were THREE different types of coffee makers! We are not coffee drinkers, so I ended up moving them to the buffet area to free up counter space, but I can see that at least one would be appreciated by coffee drinkers. The women's bike worked just fine. The men's bike had a completely flat tire. This was fine as I was bike riding each day, while my husband likes to run for his exercise. The golf cart worked well. It rained one of the days, and I was thinking that rain covers would have been nice. Then as we parked the golf cart that evening I saw them sitting in a box in the garage! It would have been nice if they had been attached and just rolled up. I'm not even sure how to attach them, but I suspect we could have figured it out had we seen them in time for the rain. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Expansive view of the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Gere O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
July vacation
This family friendly spot on the beach was a great summer getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
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