Located in the award-winning oceanfront community of Flora's Bluff, Sailing offers exceptional ocean views from its screened-in porch and deck space. This two-bedroom home features a reverse floor plan with upstairs living areas and downstairs bedrooms, each with access to an ocean front porch.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan
BEST FEATURES!
Ocean front! Newly renovated inside! New golf cart Screened in porch and deck space in main living area
Exceptional ocean views await you in Sailing, a fabulous two-bedroom home located in the award-winning oceanfront community of Flora's Bluff.
Sailing is a two-bedroom, reverse floor plan cottage centrally located to all of the island's amenities. Both bedrooms have access to ocean front porches. The living room, kitchen and dining areas are upstairs, providing exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sailing is located on the ocean shores of Flora's Bluff, which has won national architecture awards for design and environmental planning. Flora's Bluff's architectural style was inspired by the legendary Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port and in the spirit of classical New England coastal villages, and has been featured in Southern Living, Coastal Living and Golf Digest.
Sailing has tv's in both bedrooms and in the living room. The cottage also has wifi and a stereo system. Sailing comes equipped with a 4 passenger golf cart
Come enjoy the beauty of Bald Head with her 14 miles of sandy beaches and 12,000 acres of wildlife preserve. Sailing, and the island, are dog friendly. So bring your 4 legged children
**We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental Tram Reservation Address: 7 Scotch Bonnet
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 house and depends on dates. For club rates please contact the clubs directly or go on their websites. We do not control club rates or availability
Pets: Yes($350 non refundable pet fee will apply)
Golf Cart: (1) 4 pass golf cart
Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot & Keurig
Grill Type: Gas
Bikes: 1 Adult ** We DO NOT guarantee bikes, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear
Crockpot: Yes
Highchair or Booster and Pack and Play will be provided with this home
Beach Chairs: 4
WIFI: Spectrum highspeed internet (Password information will be located on fridge)
Interested in Rentals?
**Riverside Adventure Company provides bikes, beach chairs, kayaks, & beach umbrellas for rentals (910.457.4944) http://www.riversideadventure.com
**Coastal Urge provides bikes, SUP paddle boards, Skateboards, body boards, and surf boards rentals (1800.383.4443) https://coastalurge.com
**Cary Cart Company provides golf cart rentals (910.457.7333) https://www.carycartco.com/bald-head-island-rentals/
**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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Water dispenser
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in South Beach, a neighborhood in Bald Head Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Bald Head Island travel guide
Is Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan located?
Located in South Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Spectacular ocean front cottage; expansive views from the upper deck and reverse floor plan Reviews
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We really enjoyed our visit to 7 Scotch Bonnet! Very nice neighborhood and best sunset views ever!The home had everything we could want and the golf cart was amazing - driving around the island was a lot of fun.Thanks for sharing your home with us.
We love staying at Sailing and is our second time staying here. The home is beautifully furnished and was perfect for our small family. Our 7 year old loved all of the decor inside which provides for lots of fun learning. Great beach views and would highly recommend.
This is our 2nd visit to Sailing. The 1st for our 30th annv and this one for our 35th. We were joined by my sis & hubby for their 30th. We loved the smaller home! The peace & quiet, spectacular views, and mostly empty beach was just what we experienced the first time around! We will NOT wait 5 years to come back to Sailing!!!!
We had a very nice stay at ‘Sailing.’ We loved the ocean view from porch, the easy access to the beach, and the central location of the house to access other areas of the island in the golf cart provided. Additionally we appreciated that some starter supplies of laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and dish soap that were provided. The check in process was easy, and we had good communication from the property management team.
A few things would have improved our stay. Kitchen supplies need some attention: poor condition pots and pans, excessive amounts of spatulas, mixing spoons, but no tongs. No wine glasses.
The bar stools are unusable due to being too high for the counter. The beach chairs were all broken and unusable except for 2. The mattress in bedroom with en-suite bathroom needs to be replaced, it is sunken and the coils can be felt.
Overall it was a nice house, that just needs a little attention and some updates. With those improvements we would absolutely stay there again.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was our first visit to Bald Head Island. We liked direct access to the beach from the house and the view of the beach and water from the top floor. We loved the location for exploring various parts of the island by golf cart. We liked the inverted house plan with the bedrooms on the ground floor and the living space upstairs. The house was very clean. The kitchen bar stools were unusable (too high - the legs need to be cut down by 6 inches). Kitchen supplies were ok - there were some spices, and other dry goods from prior guests (which is always nice), and starter supplies like a roll of paper towels and a small bottle of dish soap. Cookware was ok - enough to make due. It lacked a good sized bowl - for tossing a salad or for popcorn. The beds were just ok - one had somewhat of a depression in the middle; the other was very squeaky - any movement made a good bit of noise. There were beach towels and at least two of the beach chairs were functional (another two were broken). The golf cart is in good condition. I nearly missed critical communications from the property manager as they did not use the VRBO messaging system, which is what I was looking for. Fortunately, I caught the messages in my secondary email account before it was too late. They were very responsive and professional once I connected with them. We would definitely consider staying here again. 4.5 stars overall.
Sailing at BHI was a wonderful property with great views, easy access to the beach, and everything we needed and or wanted in a beach getaway. We loved it.
This is my second time at this location. It is absolutely perfect. It has beautiful views snd so cozy and comfortable. I will definitely rent at this location again.
We unfortunately didn’t have great weather, it was unusually cold and rainy however the house was really cozy and in such a wonderful location it was still a great break for me. I come to BHI 1-2 times per year and will likely try to stay in this home again. BHI services team are super kind and welcoming 😊
The house was not as nice as we were expecting it to be. Not worth the price for such an average house. It was dirty with mold on the showed and sinks. The yard had trash and left over toys all in the yard. We had to call maintenance on the first day to fix the drainage in the sink. I personally had to clean out gunk and hair. We were just really underwhelmed.
Tammy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
Bern B.
24 March 2017
Wonderful peaceful weekend
Wonderful house with a beautiful view and just steps from the beach - very clean and it was just the right size for us - only thing that I would suggest is a bigger bed in the master as there is room for a queen and that would have been better for a couple sleeping than a full bed. The location was perfect and we really enjoyed the island and the golf cart :O)
The location of the property was very convenient to quickly access the beach with our 2 dogs and twin 5 year old boys. Made it very easy to run back and forth to the beach for lunch, etc. Also nice to be on the center part of the island close to the Maritime Market. The beach nourishment project has left a very spacious and uncrowded beach for enjoyment. Wonderful views from the 2nd story. Would strongly recommend and stay there again.