Spacious Home with Ocean Views from Primary Suite, 4BR, 3BA, SB location - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2500 square feet

Welcome to "FerryTale Retreat!"



Purchased in June 2020 and refreshed during the fall and winter of 2020, this roomy beach hideaway is brand new to the rental market and features the amenities of home with vistas of the ocean. The home is appealingly located close to the beach, clubs and shopping. It is completely refurnished and professionally decorated with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

This home is the ideal place for one or two families or a group of friends to savor a memorable vacation together. It has elegant ocean vistas from the kitchen, huge front deck and upstairs king suite -- ideal for watching the sunset, moonrise and for striking evening stargazing. The sizable, vaulted-ceiling living room and newly upgraded nook offer ample seating and entertainment options. Savor dinner out on a third private freshly remodeled back deck.

"FerryTale Retreat" has been professionally decorated in relaxing shades of sea blue and grays to help maximize relaxation and bring the striking Bald Head Island beach inside.

The home features four bedrooms, three full baths and sleeps up to ten guests. The main bedroom suite has a king bed and flat screen tv, as well as an ensuite bathroom, a sitting area with a couch and desk and private deck with spectacular vistas.

The second primary bedroom has a queen bed, flat-screen TV, an ensuite bathroom and is tucked away in the peaceful back of the home. This room also features private deck access.

Another guest room has a queen bed and deck access and the fourth bedroom offers a bunk bed as well as a daybed with trundle. Closets include hangers and laundry baskets for your convenience.

The gourmet kitchen is entirely equipped with all of the conveniences you could want and features stainless appliances. The kitchen is open to an airy dining room that seats eight and a newly modernized breakfast nook for additional seating, dining and entertaining space.

The sunlit living room is open to the kitchen and includes a flat-screen Intelligent TV and a enormous space for calming with family and friends. The home is well-supplied with puzzles and games.

A full-sized washer and dryer are in a huge pantry off the kitchen. A high chair and pack & play are located in the pantry along with an iron, ironing board and drying rack.

Each bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer. Starter packs of shampoo, conditioner, body soap, tissues and bath bar come in each bathroom. We also supply starter dish detergent, paper towel and toilet paper rolls.

Two golf carts will transport you around the island (one brand new 4-seater purchased in 2018 and another 4 seater that comes with a rain cover).

We provide beach towels, all linens, pre-arrival cleaning, wireless internet service and four intelligent TV's. There are three brand new adult bicycles and three new kids' bicycles as well. We also have a beach umbrella, two body boards, a bocce set, horseshoes, sand toys, a beach push cart and numerous beach chairs for your use.

The large outdoor area downstairs features lush tropical vegetation and opens to a finished cavernous mudroom area to hang your towels with stairs to the main floor. There is a freshly modernized outdoor shower ideal for rinsing off the sand.

Gas and charcoal grilles with tools are at the ready for you.

If you are interested, you can purchase a temporary Lifestyle Membership to the Bald Head Island Club which offers golf, tennis, a exercise club and a pool, along with casual and fine dining. Pricing varies with time of year.

"FerryTale Retreat" is located right off of South Beach Wynd and is convenient to all the island attractions. There is plenty to do on the island - casual-to-handsome dining, multiple clothing/gift stores, camps, and education programs, etc. There is a full-service grocery store, ice cream shop and take-out pizza. Fishing, kayaking, surf lessons, scavenger hunts, and sightseeing charters are available.

Once​ you visit, we think you will adore "FerryTale Retreat" as much as we do!

Date of Stay - April 2021
5 stars! We adored the home! It was extremely well organized and decorated. You can tell the owners spent tons of time providing everything you could need. We really liked the beach paintings. We found that the location is ideal, near the beach, the golf course, market, and marina.

N. Edmunds -. 5 STARS

Ferrytale Retreat has all the details covered—and what’s more important than the details? High-end appliances, super-well-appointed kitchen, impeccable décor, a Weber grille, extravagant memory foam beds, two great golf carts (but only blocks from a beach access). Great open spaces and comfortable bedrooms—just a outstanding place to cool down and mix a margarita after a day in the sun. Highest recommendation here.

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center. With motor boating, surfing/body boarding, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Rental property booking tips and tricks:

Get the best rental home value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Booking in the Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines have money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

Choosing the perfect rental home in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• Select your vacation week and max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Spacious Home with Ocean Views from Primary Suite, 4BR, 3BA, SB location has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the property manager before booking your home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what is best for your vacation.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly vacation rental. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? Use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking.

Know before you go:

• Add the owner's information to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Keep your property safe!
• To make sure no damages are linked to your family's visit, record any problem areas during check in. E-mail the rental manager right away to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• At departure, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards 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.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to compel more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best rental home. Please be objective. 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 fix it.