Oasis in cape fear station forest with wildlife views - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Cottage

BEST FEATURES!
Totally refreshed!
Private crofter
2 golf carts
Wildlife watching on the back screened porch

Dreamaway Cottage is your heaven away from home! This 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath home is located in Surfman's Walk, which is located in Cape Fear Station. We have completely modernized our home and take tons of pride into making it your special vacation spot. Downstairs we have a kitchen, dining, living room (sleeper couch) and half bath. Upstairs includes a master suite with a king bed and the guest bedroom suite has two queen beds. We also have an additional bedroom (crofter) above the 2 cart garage. There is a queen and twin bed as well as a full bath. The crofter is steps away from the home. We have two porches, which are both screened. We savor many mornings and nights watching the wildlife go by from our own back yard. As far as additional amenities we have a 4 and a 6 seater golf cart, 4 beach chairs, beach towels, Wifi and a heated outdoor shower. We also have access to both clubs and temporary membership passes may be purchased for your stay. We know you will appreciate our home as much as we do! We do have a verizon cell extender in the home for verizon wireless customers. This part of the island does not have as clear cell service as other areas. We do have spectrum WIFI high speed internet for your use to use facetime phone calls.

*The owner of this property does have a dog. Please consider if you have pet allergies.

**We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental
Tram Reservation Address: 644 Chicamacomico Way

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 home and depends on dates. For club prices please contact the clubs directly or go on their websites. We do not control club rates or availability
Animals: Yes to ONLY 15LB or Less (a $300 non returnable pet fee will apply)
Golf Cart: (1) 4 pass golf cart, (1) 6 pass golf cart
Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot
Grille Type: Gas
Bikes: 3 Adult ** We DO NOT guarantee bicycles, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear
Crockpot: No
Highchair or Booster and Pack and Play will be supplied with this home
Beach Chairs: 4
WIFI: Spectrum highspeed internet (Password information will be located on refrigerator)

Interested in Units?

**Riverside Adventure Company provides bicycles, beach chairs, kayaks, & beach umbrellas for units (910.457.4944) http://www.riversideadventure.com

**Coastal Urge provides bicycles, SUP paddle boards, Skateboards, body boards, and surf boards units (1800.383.4443) https://coastalurge.com

**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.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this cottage 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 landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting. With fishing 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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Getting the best Bald Head Island vacation rental experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• Summer months are high season in Bald Head Island. Reserve your vacation in the Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local 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 local stories, visitor guides contain offers and deals for nearby tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Start by choosing a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family needs. Oasis in cape fear station forest with wildlife views has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available online. Otherwise, contact the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or applied to your invoice.

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• During arrival, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently 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 BBQ?
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let thieves spoil your family vacation.
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to compel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.