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
• 3 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 handsome 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 phenomenal outdoors a special treat. The huge 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 handsome. 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 appreciated 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 supplied 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 amazing- from the enormous 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 giant pluses. Comfortably slept our family of 4 and our friend’s family of 3. We’re also humongous 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 striking home. It was gorgeously 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

Tricks and tips to get the optimal Southport vacation home experience:

When to reserve a Southport rental home & When to go:

• Summer time is high season in the Southport area. Booking your vacation rental in the Spring or Fall is an excellent way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• In the Southport area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Choosing the perfect rental in the Southport area:

• First and foremost, have your group decide on a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. The Royal Tern. Gorgeous Cape Fear Station Home Near the Ocean has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is generally accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's a specific Southport attraction you long to visit, keep an eye out for homes that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas when you arrive. message the host immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent quite a few issues.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are an incredible source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on great reviews to compel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation 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 expeditiously to solve it.