Dalwhinnie Cottage and boardwalk to beach; crofter to the left of main house
Location: Bald Head Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (30 Miles S of Wilmington, NC; Ferry from Southport, NC)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Dalwhinnie Cottage, Bald Head Island, North Carolina, a vacation rental house, is a bright, airy, whimsical, three story lantern oceanfront beach house facing South Beach with direct beach access by boardwalk to the ocean and reversed living area on the second floor which offers spectacular views of the ocean.
The ocean views from this cottage are incredible - on a clear day you can see forever. The cottage has over 50 windows and glass doors, offering views from every vantage point which are ever changing with the sun, clouds, rain, fog and wind. Eastward is a view of the point of Cape Fear with the waves on East Beach falling on the Cape, and beyond into the Frying Pan Shoals.
Directly in front of the house is South Beach w/the clear vista of the ocean with dolphins swimming and pelicans fishing, waves lapping towards the front of the cottage and ships on the horizon entering Cape Fear River. Sunrise can be enjoyed on the east side of the cottage from including all 4 bedrooms; sunsets from the oceanfront exposure of the cottage during fall, winter & spring months, as well as from the tall windows flanking the west side of the house, and most certainly, from the third floor west windows. Views do not end at sunset. We have no smog or city lights to hide the moon, stars, even the space station!
Environment: Dalwhinnie is the last house in Killegray Ridge oceanfront, next to Braemar within sight of Cape Fear. A boardwalk extends directly from the oceanfront of Dalwhinnie to the beach access. There is a vacant lot next to Dalwhinnie on the east side of the cottage. The location affords privacy to its guests - living exposures focus on the ocean and the uncrowded beaches. The street entrance to the house is on a cul de sac off of South Beach Wynd.
The extensive boardwalk system in front of Dalwhinnie extends west thru Killegray Ridge into Flora’s Bluff - perfect for walking and play. There are miles of beaches, never crowded, waiting for you to step onto, directly from Dalwhinnie. South Beach begins at the Point of Cape Fear and ends at the west end of the island where the ocean meets the Cape Fear River.
Dalwhinnie is the perfect for families with children or four couples, for families renting multiple houses for weddings or reunions or for a quiet get away for one couple. Each master suite -first floor king bedroom and crofter - offer privacy. A queen sized sleeper sofa is on the second floor with half-bath access. All four bedrooms have a private bath.
Floor plan: First Floor includes nine-foot ceilings with foyer; Master Bedroom with King size bed and private bathroom with direct access to the oceanfront rocking chair porch; a second bedroom with 2 double beds & private bathroom has direct access to the screened porch.
Second Floor has high vaulted, beamed, 14-foot ceilings and hosts the living-dining-kitchen area with an oceanfront deck facing south and oceanside deck facing east, and a half-bath.
Third Floor is the lantern with vaulted ceiling includes a twin bedroom which has a window surround facing east, south, and west; and bathroom facing north.
Crofter has 14-foot vaulted ceiling with view of South Beach from window over bed and from deck, and view of Cape Fear from glassed entry way, facing east.
Housekeeping and Maintenance: Dalwhinnie is cared for by the same housekeeper every week. Arrival and departure cleans & linens are included, as are beach towels. An island resident/handyman is available for maintenance issues when guests are in residence. Dalwhinnie has an HVAC contractor under contract to provide emergency service when needed. Monthly maintenance is performed on our golf carts. Dalwhinnie has clear lexan hurricane shutters, and an island contractor who installs them when a hurricane is forecast.
Refurbishment: In 2006, major refurbishment! New windows, doors, refinished floors, new carpet, appliances, blinds, even hot water heaters and HVAC systems are new. 2005 and 2006, new mattresses. Painted inside and out - Dalwhinnie is glistening!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 3 zones
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Extra pillows & blankets in every bedroom and beach towels
- Garage: We call it Crofter Cottage which garages 2 golf carts, 4 seaters. Also 2 bicycles, at least 6 beach chairs are stored here for guest use.
- Beds
- King Bed: Master Suite, 1st floor, ocean front with direct access to rocking chair porch.
- Queen Bed: 2nd Master Suite, in crofter cottage, which has private deck with seating
- Double Bed (2) : 1st floor bedroom, 2 double beds with private bath & large closet, direct access to screened porch, wonderful sunrises, east exposure, ocean views.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 3rd floor lantern, private bath, ocean front, windows on all four sides to lantern, incredible views!
- Convertible Bed: Queen sized sofa bed in living room - a 1/2 bath is on this floor
- Crib (3) : Full size folding crib (50 x 28), compact, solid portacrib & sheets; pack & play, and 2 high chairs, 4 side rails for beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : TVs in all bedrooms and living room; DVD, VCR in Living Rm; DVD in 1st Floor master; DVD in 1st Floor double double bedroom; VCR in 3rd Floor Lantern Bedroom; DVD in Crofter
- DVD (4)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: DVDs & Videos: Children and Adult; also games and reading library.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: also Phillips system with IPOD and MP3 docking in LR
- Shared Pool: Swimming Pools at the Bald Head Island Club and the Shoals Club; BHI Club is included in weekly rentals; and Shoals Club is available for a nominal fee.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Dalwhinnie has a fully stocked kitchen with service for 16 as well as primary appliances - coffee maker, blender, toaster, coffee grinder
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: New GE refrigerator has rapid cool feature to help with cooling your food upon arrival. Crofter cottage room has 4 cu ft refrigerator.
- Dishwasher: New Bosch DW which heats the water and sterilizes the dishes
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: through Bald Head Island Club or the Shoals Club
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber Gas Grill on patio between main house & crofter, also provided is a table & 2 chairs
- Deck/Patio (2) : 2 Patios: Outdoor shower, table and grill on back patio; Pair of adirondack chairs and footrests on oceanfront patio Two 2nd floor decks: 1 facing oceanfront (South Beach) with 4 adirondack chairs; 1 facing toward East Beach with three heavy adjustable chairs, for sunning or sitting. Screened Porch facing toward East Beach on side of house next to vacant lot. Covered Rocking Chair Porch - oceanfront - with four rocking chairs.
- Balcony (2) : two upstairs decks off reverse living room and dining room, facing south to oceanfront and east towards the Cape and Shoals; oceantfront deck has 4 adirondack chairs; east upper deck with oceanviews has dining table & 3 chairs
- Lanai: We have a covered rocking chair porch facing the ocean with 5 rocking chairs, and a screened porch looking eastward towards Cape Fear with ocean views with table & 2 chairs as well as 2 comfy sitting chairs with foot rests and chaise lounge, all with cushions
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Dalwhinnie sits in the sand, with boardwalks surrounding the cottage & boardwalk w/direct access to the beach.
- Oceanfront: 1st Row. Unobstructed oceanfront views of the ocean, dolphins, pelicans and ships. 2nd floor reversed living room offers enhanced views of Cape Fear, Frying Pan Shoals, South Beach, ships, dolphins, pelicans and fishermen. Imagine a column of pelicans flying by...
- Communications
- Telephone (5)
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet: Bring your laptop; can connect to dsl
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your wireless card
- Other Amenities
- 2nd floor is reversed living floor, with high ceilings, unusual 3rd floor lantern bedroom with surround windows and incredible views of ocean-Cape Fear-high dunes, 4th bedroom and bath located in separate crofter guest house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: kids games and sand toys
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Other Activities
- Bald Head Island Club temporary membership includes golf privileges at the 18 hole course designed by George Cobb & is included in your rental of 3 days or more; the Shoals Club temporary membership is available for a nominal fee off season when open; and is included in summer rentals. Shoals Club offers dining, swimming pools, beach access at point of Cape Fear with complimentary beach chairs and towels, and spa services. Bald Head Island Club, newly renovated, offers George Cobb 18 hole Golf Course, Swimming Pools, Tennis, Children's Summer Programs, Fitness Room, Croquet, Dining, Playground. Access to island is by ferry; you leave your car in Indigo Plantation where you embark the ferry. Transporation on the island - to Dalwhinnie is by tram, when you disembark the ferry. Two golf carts are provided at Dalwhinnie for transp
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall & Spring 9/8/2009-10/31/2009 & 3/12/2010-5/19/2010.....$2,400/wk or $525 nt
Winter 11/1/09-3/11/10..............$1,800/wk or $400/nt
Value Summer 5/20/2010-6/11/2010 & 8/21/2010-9/10/2010 ....$3,800/wk or $700/nt
Summer 6/12/2010 - 8/20/2010 .....$4,800/wk 1 week min.
2 Golf Carts included with cottage; Turnover day - Saturday in summer
Bald Head Island Club w/golf priv. and Shoals Club included in summer rental
Memberships in BHI Club or Shoals available for nominal fee rest of year
Departure Cleaning - $200.00; 13.75% acc. tax, ferry & parking additional
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Dalwhinnie Cottage and boardwalk to beach; crofter to the left of main house - Bald Head Island Rental
- Dalwhinnie Cottage View from Rocking Chair Porch 1st Floor - Bald Head Island Rental
- Sunset from Dalwhinnie Cottage Oceanfront Deck - Bald Head Island Rental
- Dalwhinnie Cottage - 2nd Floor Living Room & Dining Room
- Dalwhinnie Cottage-Kitchen
- Dalwhinnie Cottage - dining and kitchen
- Dalwhinnie - View from Oceanfront deck to beach access
- Dalwhinnie's Beach Access
- Dalwhinnie Cottage - View from East Deck
- Dalwhinnie Cottage 1st Floor Master Bedroom (King) with bathroom
- Dalwhinnie Cottage - 1st Floor double (2) bedroom with bathroom
- Dalwhinnie Cottage 3rd Floor Lantern Bedroom (twins) with bathroom
- Crofter Cottage Queen Master Bedroom with bathroom
- Oceanfront Rocking Covered Rocking Chair Porch
- Covered Screened Porch at Dalwhinnie w/oceanfront views .
- View of Cape Fear from Dalwhinnie's 2nd Floor Deck facing East
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