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) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
Dalwhinnie Cottage, Killegray Ridge, Bald Head Island, North Carolina, 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. From the windows flanking the East side of the cottage is a view of the point of Cape Fear with the waves on East Beach falling on the Cape, and beyond onto the Frying Pan Shoals.
Directly in front of the house is South Beach w/the clear vista of the ocean with dolphins frolicking and pelicans diving for fish, 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 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 during summer months. 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 cottage in Killegray Ridge oceanfront, immediately next to Braemar within sight of Cape Fear. A boardwalk extends directly from the oceanfront porch of Dalwhinnie to the beach access. There is a vacant oceanfront lot in Braemar 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 in front of 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 place 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 room with vaulted ceiling includes two twin beds with 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 owned and managed by its owners, and is cared for by the same housekeeper and houseman 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. Pest control services are provided quarterly and as needed. 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! In 2010 we replaced our roof, and refurbished our screened in porch.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 3 zones
- Linens Provided : Extra pillows & blankets in every bedroom and beach towels all new bath towels 2010 season
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : We call it Crofter Cottage which garages 2 golf carts, 4 seaters. Also 4 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 new Chicco Polly high chair, 4 side rails for beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5) : Flat Screen TVs in main cottage bedrooms and living room; DVD, VCR in Living Rm; DVD in 1st Floor master; DVD in 1st Floor double double bedroom; DVD in 3rd Floor Lantern Bedroom; DVD in Crofter
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : DVDs & Videos, and media players connected to Netflix: 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 - temporary memberships are available for both clubs.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Dalwhinnie has a fully stocked kitchen with service for 16 as well as primary appliances - coffee maker, blender, toaster, coffee grinder; new pots and pans for 2010 season.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : GE refrigerator has rapid cool feature to help with cooling your food upon arrival. Crofter cottage room has 4 cu ft refrigerator.
- Dishwasher : Bosch DW which heats the water and sterilizes the dishes
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : through Maritime Market, 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Bald Head Island Club temporary membership includes golf privileges at the 18 hole course designed by George Cobb - this course is undergoing complete renovation Spring 2010; the Shoals Club offers dining, swimming pools, beach access at point of Cape Fear with complimentary beach chairs and towels, and spa services. Both clubs available for nominal fee. 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 at the Deep Point Ferry Landing 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 transportation.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 3/16/2012-5/18/2012 & 9/9/2012-11/3/2012........ .. $2,500/wk or $500/nt
Winter 11/1/11 - 3/15/2012...........................$1,750/wk or $350/nt
Value Summer 5/19/2012-6/8/2012 & 8/18/2012-9/8/2012.......$3,900/wk or $650/nt
Summer 6/09/2012 - 8/17/2012 1 week min........... $5,000/wk
2 Golf Carts included; Summer turnover day is Saturday, flexible rest of year
BHI Club w/golf & Shoals Club memberships available for nominal fee
Departure Cleaning - $235.00; 12.75% acc. tax, ferry & parking additional
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage and boardwalk to beach; crofter to the left of main house - Bald Head Island Rental
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage View from Rocking Chair Porch 1st Floor - Bald Head Island Rental
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- Sunset from Dalwhinnie Cottage Oceanfront Deck - Bald Head Island Rental
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage - 2nd Floor Living Room & Dining Room
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage-Kitchen
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage - dining and kitchen
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- Dalwhinnie - View from Oceanfront deck to beach access
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- Dalwhinnie's Beach Access
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage - View from East Deck
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage 1st Floor Master Bedroom (King) with bathroom
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage - 1st Floor double (2) bedroom with bathroom
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- Dalwhinnie Cottage 3rd Floor Lantern Bedroom (twins) with bathroom
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- Crofter Cottage Queen Master Bedroom with bathroom
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- Oceanfront Rocking Covered Rocking Chair Porch
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- Covered Screened Porch at Dalwhinnie w/oceanfront views .
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- View of Cape Fear from Dalwhinnie's 2nd Floor Deck facing East
Traveler Reviews (14)
3 visits and counting
Guest: Rose W.
(Cape Elizabeth, ME )
Date of Stay: 04/19/09
Review Submitted: 05/18/09
This house is our favorite place for relaxation in the world! We have spent our last 3 spring school vacations here and hope to continue for many years to come. The home is incredibly well appointed and the location magnificent! Our 4 girls (ages 13 to 5) await each spring break with baited breath, as do we. I am confident that this property will exceed your expectations...enjoy! Rosemary Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Fabulous Home and Vacation
Guest: peggy
(Wilmington, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10
Review Submitted: 10/25/10
We took our daughter and her family with us for a week in the Dalwhinnie Cottage, and what a terrific time was had by all. The home is gorgeous inside and out. The Rollins have decorated beautifully, the kitchen is totally equipped, linens and towels are lovely. We felt very much at home. The location couldn't be better, what can be better than waking up to the sunrise over the ocean. We came prepared with food for the week, so we could make our meals and enjoy them in the house. There were games aplenty, and we had lots of competition. If you like relaxing and reading, the chairs are so very comfortable. The outdoor furniture is great and there is somewhere to sit on every side of the home, porches galore. Having two golf carts really helps when you have more than 4 people in the house. We did not use the grill, but it is right there for you to take advantage of at any time. There were plenty of beach chairs and tons of beach towels. Having the outdoor shower was such a plus, also. We were very lucky with a gorgeous week with perfect weather, warm days and cool nights. We were all sad to leave, but looking forward to our next visit to Dalwhinnie. Thanks again to the Rollins for an unforgettable vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Beach House...Great Island
Guest: Lacy
(Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/15/10
Review Submitted: 10/13/10
We visited Dalwhinnie Cottage September 2010. It was an amazing vacation and such a nice beach house. It was well taken care of and was so well stocked (boogie boards, sand toys, beach chairs, towels etc). The owners were very efficient and easy to get in touch with from day one. Bald Head Island is my new favorite beach. It is such a natural, beautiful place. The wildlife is amazing. Loved it! Highly recommend it!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/05/09
Wonderful stay at Dalwhinnie! We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a house on the beach in an ideal location (near point but also 5 minutes from the market). The house is just as gorgeous as the photos show. We loved having the internet and access to house games and bikes. The most wonderful feature is the second floor big room that includes the kitchen - bar - and living area. The views out of the big windows and off the 2 decks are amazing. What a fabulous place to relax! Also, calling all cooks! The kitchen is stocked with an array of utensils and small appliances that will make the cooking experience much easier. The family cook also feels part of the gang due to the open room feel. The owner is delightful and made our lives much easier by providing instructions for our stay. We felt like she was looking out for us. It was nice. We highly recommend!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/22/08
A great cottage on a great island. Just beautiful and relaxing. Owners are accomodating and easy to work with. Can't wait for next visit!!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08
Review Submitted: 10/10/08
I rented Dalwhinnie for a surprise getaway for my wife's 40th birthday. Three other couples joined us, and it was a GREAT trip. The cottage is all that it was advertised to be -- very inviting w/ great layout and views of the ocean, and easy beach access. The Shoals Club just down the road offered great amenities as well. The island is a wonderful place. The owners were a pleasure with which to work. We'll definitely be back.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08
Review Submitted: 04/07/08
We have been to BHI several times over the last several years and have never found a home or landlord as accomodating as you and your home.
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Guest: Basel travelers
(Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07
Review Submitted: 10/09/07
My wife and I were fortunate to have both sets of parents spend a week with us in the Dalwhinnie and it was fantastic. The house is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach. We couldn't have been happier! It truly feels like a home away from home.
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Guest: Ken Koch
(East Hampton, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/05/07
Words cannot describe how wonderful our week was at Dalwhinnie. Your home is just beautiful and every amenity was well thought out and just perfect. BHI is a special place and one that I hope we can return to for many years to come. We did not end up using the Shoals Club as your beach is just too beautiful to leave. Thank you soooo much for all of your assistance making our first trip one that we will never forget. Please stay in touch. Ken Koch East Hampton, NY
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Guest: Marilyn Hughes
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07
Review Submitted: 04/05/07
What a delightful place is Dalwhinnie Cottage! It is obvious that the owners of this well-cared for beach-front home have made every effort to predict the needs of their guests as we relax and unwind into the gifts of Bald Head Island. Dalwhinnie is beautifully decorated, sparkling clean and comfortable, sometimes a difficult combination to achieve in a beach house. The island itself is brimming with opportunities to be in and about nature. We saw dolphin from the house deck, osprey building their nests and a formation of pelicans headed out for a day of fishing. Our vacation at Dalwhinnie is at the top of my list!
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