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Cozy Cottage on the sound - The Bay House in Figure Eight Island

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Our house is on a secluded private island, on a deep water sound with a sandy
beach and a dock which can accommodate a 30 foot boat. It is directly  across
the street from the ocean. The waters are very clean and clear so you can fish
and clam right off the dock. We are ardent conservationists and have managed
to preserve the natural vegetation around the house. There is a very nice
maritime forest surrounding the house as well as sea oats and beach grasses.
The birding around the house is fabulous and we have many fall visitors who
come just to bird watch. Surf fishing is very good because of a slew that has
been there for at least 30 years. A boat ramp on the island is nearby so please
use the dock that is shared by the owner and friends. Renters are not allowed
to bring jet skis on the island. Google map it: 127 Beach Road S, Wilmington, NC

Paul and CoCo Foster built the Bay House in 1975 on Figure 8 Island near
Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a small, rustic and cozy home that has been
recognized for its outstanding design to resist hurricanes. The foundation poles
go all the way to the roof and have kept the house from being damaged
from the many hurricanes we have recently had. The house has 3 bedrooms
and 2 full bathrooms. It also has a warm water outside shower that is the most
popular bathing area in the summer. The bay is a perfect swimming hole for
kids and the ocean beach access is directly across the street from the house.
The kitchen is fully equipped including a microwave and a complete set of
cookware.  The porch railings are very strong but do not meet current building
code.  Please review the photos and ensure that they are acceptable.

The Bay house is bright and clean 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
because of cigarette butts left burning in the sand or porch.

Figure Eight Island, just north of Wilmington North Carolina, is a private island
and gated community, assessable only by land owners and their guests. There
are no public facilities on the island. It has the only privately owned bridge over
the intracoastal waterway. We have clean and white sandy beaches with blue
green ocean water with have multiple turtle hatchings every year on the island.
The beach is not crowded since the public is not allowed on the island.

The Bay House is available in all seasons, including November through May in
the winter, as a monthly rental for our snowbird friends. We encourage our
Canadian friends to come and stay for a 3-4 month winter rental. Figure 8
Island is a secluded island frequented by celebrities and politicians.

Please note: We are members of Friends of Felines and we support a small
colony of feral cats to help keep the beach mice at bay. They tend to wander
about the maritime forest but they are hard to see.  We tend to them very well
and feed them in the woods.  They are never allowed in the house.

cottage rental amenities

Full cable, High Speed Internet, washer/dryer, microwave, high chair, heating
and air, outside shower with warm water

activities and attractions in Figure Eight Island Atlantic Coast

Deep water dock big enough for a 30 foot boat, great sandy beach for swiming
in the bay for kids, across the street from the ocean, golfing near by, historic
Wilmington within 15 minutes, fancy grocery store and restaurants close by.

vacation rental rates

Winter......$1720 or $250/night Dec 01, 2011 to Feb 28, 2012
Spring ......$2200 or $325/night Mar 01 to May 13
Summer....$2800 or $450/night May 14 to Sep 9
Fall............$2200 or $325/night Sep 10 to Nov 30
Winter.......$1720 or $250/night Dec 01, 2012 to Feb 28, 2013
Winter $2000/monthly (Dec, Jan, Feb)
We prefer a 3 night minimum
Please note price includes taxes and cleaning.  Linens are $25/room extra.


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Great beach weekend...

Andrew (Chicago, IL)
Review submitted: October 12, 2011   Date of arrival: September 16, 2011

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay at the Bay House. The owners were very accommodating throughout and we enjoyed being directly across the street from a boardwalk leading to a deserted beach. The house was rustic (though not too rustic - internet & a flatscreen) and charming. Because the owners have left the maritime vegetation grow up, the house feels very secluded and private. I didn't bring any fishing gear because this was a quick romantic getaway, but maybe I should have since we sat on the dock at sunset and watched as fish jumped all around. The dock also makes it a perfect spot for a pick-up/drop-off by a charter service. Between the privacy and ease of access to a great beach, we felt that it was a great value.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway

Owners response: Thanks! Glad ya'll had fun - fall is great at the beach!

Helpful votes: 1 / 1

 

AMAZING WEEKEND!!!!

Proano's (Hickory NC)
Review submitted: June 2, 2011   Date of arrival: May 27, 2011

So we found the Bay House by chance, and we are so glad we did it. We spend 5 nights in the amazing Cottage and it was superb. We have not had such a great time in a while. The rooms were perfect for our family of 5. The baby had his own room with the baby crib the house provided. Our girls shared the 2nd room, and with my wife we enjoyed the master in the 2nd floor. The ocean was perfect and to round up our vacation we even saw dolphin swimming literally 20 feet away from us. Thank you Paula and Jim for such great hospitality. We are already planning our 2nd visit hopefully no later than October.
We highly recommend this Piece of Paradise to anyone interested in a relaxing time.

Lucas, Emilia, Carmen, Marcia and Cristian

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

Helpful votes: 0 / 0

 

Weekend at the Bay House

Big "D" (Greensboro,NC, USA)
Review submitted: November 22, 2010   Date of arrival: November 12, 2010

What a great place to getaway and enjoy this beautiful island. Located right across the street from the ocean, and the sound at your back deck. We've stayed here twice and look forward to coming again. next time we'll bring our boat since they have a boat dock.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

Helpful votes: 0 / 0

 

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Figure Eight Island vacation rental

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