ibis roost cottages for rent on bald head island

If you're the kind of person who'd rather paddle a canoe than careen about on a jet ski, there's a vacation destination designed with you in mind. And even though you don't have to travel halfway around the world to get there, it is an extraordinary departure. Barely two nautical miles off the southeastern tip of North Carolina is a semitropical island with a lifestyle as refreshingly novel as its name, Bald Head Island. But the distance is measured in more than miles. Steeped in history, flavored with legends, and brimming with natural beauty, it's about as far removed as you can get without a passport. With views that stretch from sunrise to sunset, over dunes and beach, river and ocean, maritime forest and a vast salt marsh, it's a setting that blurs the distinction between fact and fantasy. As a matter of fact, Hollywood has discovered this ready-made movie set over the past few years, and it isn't uncommon to see the occasional celebrity tooling about the island on a bicycle or an electric cart. And that's just one of the many charms of this idyllic place. Since no bridge connects Bald Head Island to the mainland, residents and visitors leave their cars at the island's mainland embarkation point in Southport, 30 miles south of Wilmington, NC, then board a passenger ferry for a 20-minute cruise across the historic Cape Fear River. The ferry ride provides a delightful transition to the leisurely pace of electric vehicles that are used to travel the island's winding lanes and seaside drives. If you happen to own a boat, you may choose to travel the Intracoastal Waterway, or the seaward way, to the mouth of the Cape Fear River, where you'll have direct access to Bald Head Island's Harbour Village. Entering the harbour, you'll see the island's only high-rise, an 1817 lighthouse, towering above the maritime forest canopy. Affectionately known as Old Baldy, the state's oldest lighthouse has earned an enduring place in the history of the lower Cape Fear region, and still stands as a symbol of the island's seafaring heritage. As homeport to the island's fleet of passenger ferries and with floating docks for all shapes and sizes of pleasure craft, the picturesque 10-acre harbour is about as bustling as it gets here. There's usually a flurry of activity around arriving and departing ferries, the bed and breakfast inns, and shops and restaurants that rim the basin. However, the pace of island life slows considerably once you and your luggage are loaded aboard the tram that will take you to your accommodations. After all, when you're traveling in an electric cart and the speed limit is 18 miles-per-hour, it's hard to be in a hurry. But the speed limit isn't the only thing that slows the pace of life here. The island's natural beauty and serenity pervade the atmosphere, and the sounds of surf and wind become a mystical incantation that soothes the spirit. For information on Bald Head Island vacation cottages please call 1-800-432-RENT. http://www.arkadia.com/rimw-t674/

Aggressively priced marshfront homesite on bald head island/middle island. Elevated 22 ft above sea level. Benefits from prevalling southwest breezes and sunset views over Old Baldy in the background. Make offer. Near Ibis Lake Bird Sanctuary. (Internet 5843166-5/21/2012)

SHORT SALE! Sumner's Crescent Cottage community in Cape Fear Station. 3 Story Cottage with Bamboo hardwood floors, cypress hardwood in the Master BR. Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room, Stainless Steel appliances in the kitchen. Decorative Tile backsplash, upgrades in the kitchen. Beaded Board treatment. No Carpet! Great Rental - Weekender! (Internet 5843045-5/21/2012)

Marshfront 1/2 acre homesite with views of East Beach, Sabal & Palmetto Palms, beach breezes, short walking to East Beach, great location for rental cottage, Social Membership BHI Club Available with separate purchase (Internet 5843123-5/21/2012)

Desirable Sabal Palm cottage comes furnished and ready for you to enjoy. Each bedroom has a bath. Cozy living areas for dining and visiting. Located in the heart of the golf course area, it's convenient to everything and provides privacy if desired. A BHI membership is available for separate purchase. (Internet 5843038-5/21/2012)

Located high on the dune ridge in Killegray this home boasts spectacular views! This four bedroom home is the perfect beach cottage. It includes a great floor plan, spacious porches and a guest crofter. A Sports Membership to the BHI Club and Shoals Membership are available for a separate purchase. (Internet 5843008-5/21/2012)

SHORT SALE...The perfect island escape! This Sumner's Crescent Cottage includes bamboo flooring, custom cabinets, wainscoting and surround sound. Unfurnished. A BHI Sports and Shoals Memberships are available for a separate purchase. Bring all offers...Seller is motivated! (Internet 5843047-5/21/2012)

Wrap around porch invites you into this adorable and spacious cottage that is a reverse plan. Separate crofter over detached garage provides a 4th bedroom. Sports membership and Shoals membership available for separate purchase. (Internet 5843011-5/21/2012)

Charming ocean front home located on Peppervine. This charming beach cottage is nicely furnished and decorated. It includes hardwood flooring throughout, granite countertops, spacious floorplan, lots of outdoor storage and best of all a spectacular view! A Sports membership to the BHI Club and Shoals membership available for a separate purchase. (Internet 5842989-5/21/2012)

Cozy location in Cape Fear Station for cottage building and easy access to all East Beach amenities. Close to beach, park, Shoals Club, and great for relaxing away from hustle and bustle. Sports membership available for separate purchase. (Internet 5843216-5/21/2012)

SHORT SALE ! MarshView Cedar Shake Cottage 3 BR 3 1/2 BA (Crofter) in Keeper's Landing across from the Entrance to the Boardwalk along the Marsh and 500 Foot Canoe Pier, HeartPine Flooring, Corian Counters - Kitchen Bar, Gas Fireplace in Living Room Large Screened Porch, Large Decking, Social Membership to the BHI Club & Shoals Club Membership available to purchase, Assumable Termite Bond in place, Home Warranty. (Internet 5843032-5/21/2012)

Cedar Shake Cottage - 3 BR 3 1/2 BA (with Crofter) in Keeper's Landing across from the Marsh, Marshviews, Reverse floor plan, 2 BR 2 1/2 BA with Crofter 1 BR 1 BA, Partially Furnished, Corian Counters, Kitchen Bar, Gas Fireplace Living Room, HeartPine Flooring, Social, Sport or Golf Membership or Shoals Club Membership available to purchase. (Internet 5843031-5/21/2012)

Charming four bedroom cottage located in Cape Fear Station. There are three bedrooms in the main house and an additional bedroom in the guest crofter. This home offers upgrades galore and is conveniently located to all the island amenities. Seller is very creative and will consider partnership in this home or property trade on BHI or possibly other area. Bring all offers! (Internet 5843030-5/21/2012)

50% SHARED OWNERSHIP...Charming four bedroom cottage located in Cape Fear Station. There are three bedrooms in the main house and an additional bedroom in the guest crofter. This home offers upgrades galore and is conveniently located to all the island amenities. Seller is very creative and will consider partnership in this home or property trade on BHI or possibly other area. Bring all offers! Home is sold partially furnished and memberships available for a separate purchase. (Internet 5843046-5/21/2012)

FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP. The SALT AIR COTTAGE is located in phase 2 of the Hammocks. Owners enjoy 4 weeks of this deeded ownership per year, one week per season in this carefree community. This home is professionally decorated and includes 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with a reverse floorplan, which enhances your golf and ocean views. A BHI, Shoals and Hammocks club membership are included in the purchase price. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE!!! (Internet 5843061-5/21/2012)

Sumner's Cresent Cottage #14 - 3 BR 3 1/2 BA,(crofter) very private, furnished, Wooden Driveway, lrg Live Oak w/decking for entertaining - Reverse floor plan, Vaulted Ceilings in LR w/gas FP, hardwood floors, wood Wainscotting and ceiling, Stainless Stl Kit. Appl, solid surface counters, priv Porch, screened porch & open decking, close to Shoals Club, Captain Charlies & East Beach, Social Membership(BHI Club) available w/Separate purchase, Shoals membership Available, w/assuming leased golf cart. (Internet 5843020-5/21/2012)

You'll enjoy sunrises across both Lighthouse Creek AND Bald Creek from this home-under-construction. That, and the amazing views of the ever-changing marsh grasses and water bird activity. This home, featuring a reverse floor plan (living areas and master bedroom on the second level) has a second living area on the first, or guest level. The crofter's cottage means still another bedroom or a fine office. All this plus a creek-side boardwalk and a dock you'll share with only a few neighbors. (Internet 5842985-5/21/2012)

Home remodeled in early 2000. Bright sunny, cheerful never been rented. Tastefully decorated with a beachy decor. Swimming pool, clubhouse and friendly neighbors. Come take a look! (Internet 5843043-5/21/2012)

FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP. Purchase a 20% interest (10+ weeks of use per year) in this cozy cottage located in the forest near the Maritime Market and South Beach. Access to the BHI Club is included with this interest. This home is pet-friendly. The entire house was recently renovated and updated with new carpet, new paint, new light fixtures, new window treatment and new kitchen ? new granite countertops, cabinets and appliances (including Jenn-Aire range with grill). At the same time, new furniture was purchased for the house, including the entire living, dining and loft areas.Buyer who pays asking price will only pay approximately $148,000 at closing because he/she will assume 20% of the balance of the partnership mortgage loan (currently $134,000). Each 20% owner currently pays $675 per month, which payment covers all costs of ownership (including utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance and the monthly mortgage loan payment), but does not include BHI Club dues. (Internet 5843053-5/21/2012)

Price Reduced! Marshfront Over Half Acre lot - Owner Financing! on a cul de sac in Indigo Plantation on the Intracoastal, this waterfront community has lovely Custom Built Homes, Community Clubhouse, ready for parties, swimming pool, tennis courts, Marina with boat slips available to rent or own, community is next door to Southport Elementary School, Owner Financing Show anytime Broker/Owner. (Internet 5843165-5/21/2012)

At the top of one of the highest dunes on BHI, this home's views of the Atlantic Ocean, Frying Pan Shoals, and Maritimes Forest Preserve are spectacular. Inspired by shingle-style beach cottages of the past, yet with every amenity for today's family and featured in two national magazines for its architecture and design. This is a home where memories are made. Antique wide-planked heart-pine floors and warm wide bead-board paneling throughout set the stage for the whimsical design details in each room. The sun-filled kitchen is a place to gather with a 48 Viking stove with dual ovens, imported European tiles, Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, farm sink and oceanview breakfast counter. The copper topped mahogany bar with Sub Zero wine cooler is complemented by a 900-bottle climate controlled wine cellar. If you can tear your eyes away from the views available from the wide windows, look at the unique ceiling detail in each room. The living room wood-burning fireplace is surrounded with tiles made by artisans, and the 15' ceiling is anchored with a spectacular fan. The master suite is calm and serene with ocean and forest views, and the master bath has a large glass tiled shower evoking beach glass with multiple imported shower heads and towel warmer. All bedrooms offer ocean views and most with access to the wide porch on the first floor. Custom designed lighting exudes a warm inviting glow at night. This is a very special family beach house, a place for family and friends to come together to relax and make new memories and traditions. (Internet 5842979-5/21/2012)

At the top of one of the highest dunes on BHI, this home’s views of the Atlantic Ocean, Frying Pan Shoals, and Maritimes Forest Preserve are spectacular. Inspired by shingle-style beach cottages of the past, yet with every amenity for today’s family and featured in two national magazines for its architecture and design. This is a home where memories are made. Antique wide-planked heart-pine floors and warm wide bead-board paneling throughout set the stage for the whimsical design details in each room. The sun-filled kitchen is a place to gather with a 48? Viking stove with dual ovens, imported European tiles, Sub Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, farm sink and oceanview breakfast counter. The copper topped mahogany bar with Sub Zero wine cooler is complemented by a 900-bottle climate controlled wine cellar. If you can tear your eyes away from the views available from the wide windows, look at the unique ceiling detail in each room. The living room wood-burning fireplace is surrounded with tiles made by artisans, and the 15' ceiling is anchored with a spectacular fan. The master suite is calm and serene with ocean and forest views, and the master bath has a large glass tiled shower evoking beach glass with multiple imported shower heads and towel warmer. All bedrooms offer ocean views and most with access to the wide porch on the first floor. Custom designed lighting exudes a warm inviting glow at night. This is a very special family beach house, a place for family and friends to come together to relax and make new memories and traditions. (Internet 5782892-5/21/2012)

WATERFRONT! OWNER FINANCING! Lovely 'Red Roof' cottage downtown on the riverfront with private dock & gazebo. You will always find a breeze on the riverfront porch. Walk to the downtown shops & restaurants. Pine floors throughout, spectacular views of the Cape Fear River, ICW, Bald Head Island, Caswell Beach and their lighthouses.

1 BR condo on the beach.No obstructions.Views from every room.This is a gulf front unit with unique floor plan.Heaven on Earth!The ultimate in vacation rentals.Our 2nd floor condo has a beautiful view of the gulf from every window.A great condo with of palm trees, flowers and Tiki huts with lawn chairs a few feet from the beach.'The Shores' is located mid-island at 4750 Estero Boulevard.Across the street from Publix grocery store. .It is situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico, We are about 2 miles from 'Times Square' and about 2 miles from Santini's Plaza, in which there is plenty of shopping, a drug store, a book store, a U.S. Post Office outlet, a hardware store, a bank, restaurants,and a marina with boat rentals.Direct access to the 7 mile beach of gleaming white sands and the gulf. Enjoy your island vacation in this tastefully decorated Florida motif gulf front one bedroom condo.For a truly relaxing vacation from getting some sun by the ocean, walking on the beach,the 18 hole golf course about 2 miles away, relaxing under a palm tree in the lounge area adjacent to the beach area to eating in some of the best restaurants, 'The Shores' should be your destination.Southwest Florida enjoys one of the nicest year round climates and offers an ideal retreat from the harsh Northern winters.Close your eyes and imagine your Fort Myers Beach vacation made of tropical flowers, swaying palm trees, sand dollars on the beach and tomorrow will be just as tough! Hi Don & Karen, Returned home yesterday from 'The Shores' to a chilly London @ 30 F (minus 1 C). What a shock to the system having enjoyed a Floridian 85 F for virtually our entire stay, and what a wonderful stay it was in your lovely condo which is probably the best that we've had in our 25 odd years of visiting the USA.. If you will have us, all remains OK and God willing, we look forward to returning about the same time next year. Thanks again and wishing you both a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Regards, Alan & Theresa Mead London, England Fort Myers Beach: Welcome to the beautiful barrier islands of Fort Myers Beach-Estero Island and San Carlos Island where the sun shines nearly every day and the average temperature is 74 degrees. Beaches are probably the No.1 attraction, with the turquoise blue to bright green waters of the Gulf of Mexico lapping at the silky, white sands and seashells for the collector in everyone. Called the worlds safest beach, its an ideal site for family vacations, for there are no steep drop-offs, riptides or undertows. Everywhere you go, wildlife is abundant. Shore birds such as egrets,pelicans,spoonbills,seagulls and herons are found near every body of water, from the gulf to the back bay. Sometimes, even the bald eagle can be spotted soaring over our islands. Fishing and boating are popular pastimes for residents and visitors alike there are even restaurants you can get to by boat for lunch on (or near) the high seas. Yes, the comforts of civilization are evident as well. The multitude of fine restaurants provide palate-tempting menus for every meal of the day. Fine shops with their unique souvenirs, gifts and apparel offer delights for every taste and budget and all are staffed with friendly, enthusiastic help ready to answer your queries. Enjoy our newly decorated condo with Florida accents.New appliances include a dishwasher,and ocean views from every window.We have a King size bed and 2 sofa's for and an air bed.Cable TV,Stereo,DVD,microwave and a fully equipped kitchen with all the linens and dishes.Gas BBQ grills,tiki huts with chaise loungers,washer and dryer in on the main floor of the building.We are 2 miles from an 18 hole golf,marina and shopping and restaurants at Villa Santini Plaza.You can leave your car in the under building parking we offer and ride the trolley the full length of the island to the fishing pier and Times Square Town Center. Fort Myers Beach occupies all of what is known as Estero Island, just 10 miles from both downtown Fort Myers and the Southwest Florida International Airport. The island's south side faces the Gulf of Mexico and has miles of beaches. However, the best beach in the area is on Lover's Key in the state park on the island. This is an excellent place if you are at all interested in nature as there are many birds living in the mangrove forests here. This also happens to be a great spot for shelling. The Estero Bay side of the island is best viewed by boat or kayak, either of which may be rented in the area. There are many uninhabited keys within the bay that play host to hundreds of different species of birds, plants and mammals. If you are interested in fishing you can simply cast a line from the piers and docks here in Fort Myers Beach or you can arrange a charter fishing guide to help you land the big one. If you are interested in seeing the coastline a bit more some popular day trips include Sanibel and Captiva Islands to the north or Naples to the south. The shopping and dining scene on Fort Myers Beach is excellent. There are many shopping plazas along the island from Times Square in the north to Lover's Key in the south. And after a busy day enjoying Estero Island you can watch the sunset in the western sky from your own vacation home in Fort Myers Beach. WIFI available. Golf,shopping,restaurants,fishing,theater,boating,sailing, parasailing,live theater, biking, deep sea fishing, museums,nature preserves,hiking and air boat rides in the Everglades.Jet- skiing,charters,cruises,shelling,swimming,scooter rental,trolley rides,bike rentals. Fort Myers Beach is fun,joy,electric and energetic.It is an ideal spot for vacationers. 'Times Square is a casual beach village with shops and restaurants for all tastes.You may also enjoy the Edison-Ford Museum,Casino boat gambling,miniature golf,or the large flea market.Grab a picnic lunch and head for Lovers Key,named one of Florida's top 10 beaches by The Travel Channel.The large but little-used island park has some of the most unique views of the Gulf framed through the trees.Enjoy 2 miles of pristine white sand beaches,world class shelling,bridge and back bay fishing,bird watching and excursions to observe loggerhead sea turtles during active periods,as well as endangered West Indian manatees.The Beaches of Fort Myers is recognized and consistently ranked as one of the nation's top destinations for beach combing,shelling,kayaking and bird watching.Shower your loved one with confections from Norman Love Confections, handmade in Fort Myers by 2 chocolatiers with a passion for artful morsels.Love Connections was named as one of the 10 best artisan chocolate makers in the country by USA today. Our white sandy beaches have captured the imaginations of visitors from near and far.Boating,fishing and spectacular Lovers Key State Park make this island a real recreational playground.Add to that Old Florida charm, restaurants serving fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico and an annual Shrimp Festival, and it a beach vacation paradise.Nightlife gleams along the northern tip of the island around shopping-and- dining destination Times Square, and sunset watching is a favored pastime.Natural sand beaches provide a backdrop for relaxing,reading,shelling or making castles in the sand.One of the most popular beachside activities on The Beaches of Fort Myers is shelling.Find the best shell specimens early in the morning, before the selection is picked over.Shellers share the beach with nature lovers, as beaches on these barrier islands are groomed only by nature, so wildlife feels right at home. The Thomas A. Edison & Henry Ford Winter Homes - Located on McGregor Boulevard, near downtown Ft Myers, don't miss the opportunity to visit the homes of these two remarkable inventors. Opens at 9:00 am - The Shell Factory & Nature Park - Located on US 41 in North Fort Myers, it's a real site to see, thousands and thousands of shells beyond our wildest imagination. Opens at 9:00am Monday - Saturday and 10:00am on Sunday Florida Everglades - See what Florida has to offer, from birds and fish to alligators. Spend the day in a nature reserve or on an air boat tour or walk through the swamps or see a little alligator wrestling. Open all year from 8:30 am to 6:00pm Key West Express - Spend the day on beautiful Key West. Departing from Salty Sam's Marina in Ft Myers Beach, the M/V Big Cat Express is 155 feet long, featuring two enclosed cabins, sun deck, satellite TV, slot machines and full galley and bar. Also departing from Ft Myers Beach, at the Fisherman's Wharf, under the Ft Myers Beach bridge, the 140 foot Atlantic, which features two enclosed cabins, sun deck, satellite TV and full galley and bar - Sanibel and Captiva Islands - Just a short drive from Fort Myers Beach, from wildlife refuges and bike riding to shopping at Periwinkle Shops and eating at the famous Bubble Room - The Big 'M' Casino - Las Vegas Style Casino Gambling aboard Southwest Florida's most luxurious 162 foot gaming yacht. Enjoy Blackjack, Roulette, Let-It-Ride, 3 Card Poker and t... http://www.arkadia.com/rimw-t3234/

From our Stourbridge office head towards Oldswinford on the A491. At the traffic lights turn right into Heath Lane. Continue to the island at Mary Stevens Park and go straight over. At the mini island turn left into Norton Road (A451). Continue along Norton Road, taking the 3rd turning on the left into Osmaston Road. Follow Osmaston Road nearly to the end, and the property can be found on the right, identified by our To Let board.www.waltonandhipkiss.co.uk Full details can be found at our award winning websiteThree bedroom detached dormer bungalow in sought after area, close to local amenities and transport links.