Location: Figure Eight Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Close to Wilmington) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Our house is on a secluded, uncrowded private island, directly on the ocean with a white sandy beach and clear ocean water. The clean water provides excellent fishing and surfing. We are ardent conservationists and have managed to preserve the natural vegetation around the house. We have lots of beach grass and sea oats. The birding around the house is fabulous and we have fall visitors who come just to bird watch. Surf fishing is very good in front of the house because of a slew that has been there for at least 30 years.
The Beach House is a cozy, older oceanfront home. The home was built in 1969 by Paul and CoCo Foster on Figure 8 Island close to Wilmington North Carolina. The design is a mix of Caribbean, Central American and historic Carolina style coastal homes. Our furnishings are eclectic with many 1950's pieces copied from the famous 1952 Herman Miller catalog while the Fosters were living in Central America.
Our house has five bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There is a warm water outside shower which is the most popular bathing area in the summer. The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave and all the cookware a chef would want.
The house is located on Figure 8 Island just north of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a private island and a gated community, accessible only to land owners and their guests. There are no public facilities on the island. It has the only privately owned bridge over the Intercostal Waterway. We have clean and white sandy beaches with blue-green ocean water. Multiple loggerhead turtle nests hatch yearly. The beach is not crowded since the public is not allowed on the island.
Our house is light and airy and very relaxed. This is not a luxury home, but a functional beach house. Sandy toes are not a problem! Smoking is permitted outside, but must be carefully controlled because of the high winds and fire hazards. We have had several houses burn down on the island due to cigarette butts left burning in the sand or on the porch.
We love our beach house and only rent it for a few weeks a year to help defray the cost of maintaining it.
Please note: We support a small colony of feral cats to help keep the beach mice at bay. They tend to wander about but usually stay hidden in the maritime forests. We tend to them very well and are members of friends of felines. They do not come in the house.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront: House is direct ocean front on a secluded, uncrowded, private island called Figure 8 Island.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Secluded, uncrowded private island, white sandy beach, outside shower, kayak and bike rentals, golfing nearby
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: The house is an older home so the railings are not dimensioned to modern building codes but they are strong.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter $2600/week Dec 01, 2008 to Feb 28, 2009
Spring $3000/week Mar 01, 2009 to May 15, 2009
Summer $3900/week May 16, 2009 to Sep 11, 2009
Fall $3000/week Sep 12, 2009 to Nov 30, 2009
Winter $2600/week Dec 01, 2009 to Feb 28, 2010
Winter $325/night 3 night minimum
Spring $425/night 3 night minimum
Fall $425/night 3 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Sandy Paws Ocean Front Home
Year Purchased: 2002
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our island is private so you will enjoy uncrowded beaches and water is also very clear with a white sandy beach. There is a slew in the ocean in front of the houses that is great for fishing in the fall. Grocery shopping and dining are nearby so you can truly relax! Wilmington has been called a small Charlestown so if you enjoy historic homes, excellent restaurants and quaint shops this is the place to visit.
Owner's Map of Figure Eight Island
Hey! We are Jim and Paula Bushardt. So glad that you are taking an interest in our beach houses! We love them very much and truly enjoy sharing them with our tenants. Paula's parents, Paul and CoCo Foster, built the houses and lived in the ocean front one until their passing. They were true beach lovers and it's quite evident in the design of the houses. They are both casual and easy to relax in. No need to impress anyone here - just enjoy getting your feet sandy and your hair a mess! We take good care of the homes and try to preserve the easy care flavor. Jim and I are both engineers and work full time. When we do get free time we love to surf, play on the beach or hang out in our boat. We use the houses when they aren't rented too! Gardening is also a passion of ours. We love living off the land and Jim has a passion for duck hunting. We call him the "hunter gatherer" because he oysters and clams a lot! We have a wonderful daughter who has graduated from high school and furthering her education. She is an author of two books and you are welcome to read about them on www.sunridgepress.com . We hope you enjoyed getting to know us and will come spend some time at the beach on our beautiful island called Figure 8!
Property Photos
- View from ocean with #1 kitty - Travel Just North of Wilmington
- Large ocean front deck with rockers - Travel Just North of Wilmington
- Casual living room with tropical feel - Travel Just North of Wilmington
- Living room showing dining area that seats 8 comfortably
- Ocean front master bedroom
- Master bedroom vanity- Herman Miller furniture
- Twin bed bedroom - one of five bedrooms
- Fully equiped walk through kitchen
- Exterior from road side
- Close up from ocean side
- Cozy antique bedroom
- The blue wave bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #139338
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