Beautiful Waterfront Cottage - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 330 square feet

The Star Cottage is located on the waterfront in the Bald Head Island Marina with water vistas as well as sunset vistas. You are within walking distance to Jule’s and Dephina's Eateries. The bungalow comes with local digital TV as well as wireless internet and Netflix. A four passenger golf cart is supplied. We can provide a temporary membership to the BHI Club for an additional charge if you are interested. Being located in the harbor, you are on the water and across the street is the dock to the Bald Head Island Creek, where you can kayak and paddleboard. Sailing is available in the marina. Look forward to meeting you!

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bay Beach and Caswell Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Carolina Beach Boardwalk 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 optimal Wrightsville Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in Bald Head Island. Booking your Wrightsville Beach vacation rental in Fall or Spring is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes.
• Owners sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers typically offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose your vacation week and spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration you need. Beautiful Waterfront Cottage has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible online. Otherwise, reach out to the property owner before you book your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Request details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Usually, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single event? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Additional considerations:

• We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents many issues.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Upon check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors bothering your life at home. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to inspire more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.