Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

(5BR, 4.5BA Sleeps 16, 2K, 4Q, 3 BK, 2 Golf Carts, Sunday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:00AM/ CHECK IN 5:30PM) Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! Great vistas and ample decks/porches for huge family gatherings. Appreciate the convenience of your own private walkway to the beach. Shifting Sands offers a traditional floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, with one of the bedrooms and a half bath being located in the private Crofter. A really comfortable abode, the kitchen features a sizable bar for additional seating. Everything on the first floor is well-lit by the ambient light coming through the view-promoting windows. Substantial living room with leather couches centers around a handsome gas fireplace. The first floor provides a King Master Suite with tub-shower combo & oceanfront vistas. Just off of the kitchen is a bunk room with a dedicated full bathroom. Upstairs has a bedroom suite with two Queen beds & glass surround shower in an en-suite bathroom. An oceanfront King master bedroom suite is also located on the second floor and provides a private deck for sunsets, tiled bathroom with separate shower and garden tub. A fifth bedroom and half bathroom are located in the separate guest home/crofter, which offers a little additional privacy! Two golf carts and two heated outdoor showers are available as well as access to WWP's 24/7 Property Manager Assistance Line-which means you can reach needed help even after hours or on weekends. Don't miss a great opportunity to treat your friends and family to a stay in Shifting Sands!

IMPORTANT NOTE ON CLUBS: Both clubs are independent from WWP or any WWP properties. As such, all arrangements for temporary memberships must be handled by renters directly with the Clubs. Renters are strongly encouraged to make desired reservations with the club immediately upon booking, and also to become familiar with club policies, procedures, and schedules. WWP representatives will not be able to answer most club-related questions.

NOTE: TRAM SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CALL 910.457.5006 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TO AND FROM THE ISLAND WHEN BOOKING. WWP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU TO AND FROM YOUR RENTAL HOME.WWP DOES NOT GUARANTEE NUMBER OF OR CONDITION OF BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH TOYS, OR BEACH TOWELS. ANY CANOES, KAYAKS, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE NOT A PART OF THE HOME RENTAL AND SHALL NOT BE USED BY RENTAL GUESTS.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in South Beach, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Finding the best vacation rental experience:

Find your perfect vacation home:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Southport area. To get the best value, consider changing your family's Southport vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warm weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• In the Southport area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Reserving your vacation home six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites often offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guide magazines contain offers and deals for local accommodations and attractions.

Planning and choosing the best Southport rental home:

• Start by selecting trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. Otherwise, email the property management company before you book your home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to work out what is best for your vacation family.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or could be applied to your contract.

More tips for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Note any issues with the property during check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute arises.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your vacation home while you are away. Keep your property safe!
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to make sure you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent reviews to stimulate more reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.