General Features[>
- Books
- Stereo
- 1 bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Beach sun loungers
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Cycling nearby
- Deadbolt lock
- Dock
- Ecotours nearby
- Electric kettle
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- Free WiFi
- Golf nearby
- Golfing on site
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- In a village
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Near the bay
- Near the beach
- No pets allowed
- On the waterfront
- Patio
- Power boating nearby
- Property does not allow children
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Spices
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Telescope
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Cottage
5 min walk from Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal, eateries, stores, units
**Golf Cart is included**
**Shoals Club access supplied for additional fee**
**No family pets allowed, sorry :(**
The island is a photographer and/or nature lovers dream! Savor gorgeous sunsets and sunrises on the pristine beaches of Bald Head Island. The dark skies offer vistas of the Milky Way Galaxy you can enjoy without a telescope. -or- Appreciate a peaceful walk thru miles of undeveloped beaches and preserved natural forests, lovingly maintained by the BHI Converancy programs to keep the island wild and incredible. You can often spot deer, fox, and even turtles - especially in hatching season (Bald Head Island is famed for its Sea Turtle conservancy program).
"Air" Cottage is very conveniently located on the water in the Marina, min. walks from stores and eateries, Old Baldy lighthouse, and across the street from a great spot to rent bicycles, paddleboards, etc.
And of course, being at the marina, you get to watch the boats come in.
It's a 5 min. walk to the shore, and there's tons of shell-seeking opportunities to be had on all of the beaches that surround the island.
10 min cart ride to superb grocery store, and more stores, eateries, etc.
Once arrived onto Bald Head Island, "Air" is a short walk around the marina, or a slightly longer swim (please don't!). We are located across from The Inn at Bald Head Island.
Bikes are available to rent. Personal bicycles can also be brought on the island thru ticket purchase with the ferry terminal.
Tram service can also be arranged at the dock for drop off, The "Air" address is 80 Keelson Row
Eateries are within walking distance
**Golf Cart is supplied with this property**
Shoals Club access available for additional fee thru club. Located at end of island on East Beach shoals; includes resort pool, bar, and additional fine-dining eateries. Available Tuesday - Sunday thru season.
About the Area
Located in Bald Head Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Oak Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Delphina Cantina - 0.2 miles
- The Grille At Bald Head Island Club - 1.1 miles
- Pelicatessen - 1.2 miles
- Mike’s Bites - 2.9 miles
- Cape Fear Restaurant - 3.0 miles
- Frying Pan - 3.0 miles
- Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen - 3.0 miles
- The Pharmacy Restaurant - 3.0 miles
Nearby Activities
- NC Maritime Museum Southport - 3.0 miles
- Southport City Dock - 3.3 miles
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 2.3 miles
- Bald Head Woods - 2.9 miles
- Southport Waterfront Park - 3.0 miles
- Fort Johnston - Southport Museum - 3.0 miles
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 3.0 miles
- Southport Pier and RIverwalk - 3.0 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Maritime Market at Bald Head Island - 1.5 miles
- Old Elegance Antiques - 3.0 miles
- Timeless Treasures Antique Store - 3.0 miles
- Cape Fear Jewelers - 3.0 miles
- Northrop Antiques Mall - 3.1 miles
- Bullfrog Corner - 3.1 miles
- Franklin Square Gallery - 3.2 miles
- NC Plantation Antiques - 3.3 miles
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