Location: Bald Head Island, Southern Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Wilmington 30 M, Raleigh-Durham 180 M, Myrtle Beach 60 M)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Tired of arriving at your vacation destination only to find:
• towels are missing and you just stepped out of the shower?
• the springs in the chair sink to the ground and you were hoping for a cozy read?
• the hot water is cold and you’re covered with sand and shells?
• the Freon has drained dry in the air conditioning unit and it’s 99+ and sunny outside?
• the kitchen equipment you took camping exceeded what you find in the cabinets?
• the promised transportation doesn’t work and your feet are tired?
Merritt in the Middle, our “home away from home” offers:
• Freedom from the “oh, no” of disappointments mentioned above
• A cheerful, meticulously maintained, well equipped ocean view cottage for families/friends looking for a quiet, relaxing, care-free vacation rental.
• Ocean views of South Beach off the front porch and the peaceful warmth of the maritime forest as a backyard
• Hardwood floors, freshly painted walls, eclectic art work, dinnerware, games, books, and more…..
• Main home with inverted floor plan: LOWER with 2 bedrooms (master with Queen and TV, large bathroom including tub-shower, 2 sinks, and private screened porch; 2nd bedroom with 2 twins, queen sofa-couch, bath, TV), washer-dryer; UPPER with living/dining and kitchen, half bath, and comfortable front deck-porch with chairs and gorgeous views
• Porta-crib and high chair for your little one.
• Kitchen well equipped with spices, hot pot holders, pizza pan, cook books and other items to enjoy during your stay.
• 6 person golf cart with year-round maintenance agreement
• Experienced housekeeping whose goal it is to help us insure that your rental is of gold standard quality
• South Beach just a 3 minute walk across the street, East Beach or the Maritime Market or BHI Club with access to golf, tennis and swimming pool each just a 5 minute golf cart ride
• 14 miles of running on the beach, roads for biking beneath trees in the forest or along the coast
• Temporary membership at Bald Head Island Club (options for golf, exercise facilities, tennis, croquet, restaurant) and/or Shoal's Club (ocean side pool, exercise facilities,restaurants!)AVAILABLE for additional fee.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Newly purchased 5-09
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Fireplace: In home altho' insurance restricts wood burning fires and no "chimney sweeps" are available for cleaning/safety
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: NEW 40 in RCA flat screen with audio options!
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: Temporary membership available to purchase at BHI Club and/or Shoal's Club
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Variety of spices provided for the chefs among you!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Propane grill
- Balcony: Overlooks peaceful ocean view.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: View dolphins frolicking in the surf, gentle ocean waves, clouds billowing as the occasional storm rolls through....
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: SECURE, permanent, gate at top of stairwell provides protection for toddlers eager to "explore"
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age 25 years to secure rental
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Other Activities
- 14 miles of ocean front jogging, surf fishing, trails through maritime forest, bike rental available and more
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 11 to Aug 26, 2010 .. $400/night .....$2500/week (Fri or Sun check-in)
May-28 to June-10 & Aug 27 to Sept 10, 2010..$360/night (3 nights min..$2100/week
Sept-11, 2010-May 27, 2011 .. $300/night (<4 nights, + cleaning fee) .. $1800/week
Sales tax 13.75% and $500 security deposit required
Four night MIN for Holiday weekend (Memorial, Labor D, T'giving, Christmas, Easter
Minimum age of renter 25 years.
MONTHLY rates 25% DISCOUNT (~1 week FREE)!
Refund of deposit w/cancellation REQUIRES 45 day notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Merritt in the Middle from Ocean - Bald Head Island, NC Vacation Home Close To Beach
- Living, dining, kitchen...photo taken from door to 2nd level deck! - Bald Head Island, NC Vacation Home Close To Beach
- Oceanview from front porch/living area - Bald Head Island, NC Vacation Home Close To Beach
- master bedroom w/private screened porch
- 2nd bedroom w/twin bunks, sofa bed and private bath
- secure gate at top of stairway...helps protect little people!!
- Inverted floor plan with 2nd level deck & ocean view off living area!
- Ocean view, maritime forest, golf, swimming, jogging ...a ferry boat ride away!
Guest Comments (0)
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #196856
There have been 7319 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset in 2008.
This listing was first published here in 2008.
Date last modified - October 07, 2009


This property does not yet have any comments in the guestbook.
Be the first to add a comment to this listing...