Bald Head Island Welcomes Vacationers with or without Hair

Are you weary of the rat race? Do you sometimes envy the turtle and his 'slow but steady' philosophy? Then leave your laptop at home and escape to a different world--right on the Atlantic shoreline of North Carolina. Bald Head Island, the southernmost island of the Outer Banks, truly draws you into a slower, more relaxed pace. If you want the most comfortable place to enjoy this relaxation, you should check out a Bald Head Island rental home from Rentalo.com.

Your Bald Head Island vacation state of mind begins immediately. Access to this delightful getaway is gained only by a ferry ride. Once on the island, you will join everyone else there in getting around on foot, bike, or one of the island's electric carts, which can gain breathtaking speeds of up to 18 miles per hour. As your body adapts to this tranquil setting, you can feel the tension drain. Then you can settle into your Bald Head Island rental to begin a 'getaway' that truly deserves the word.

You may opt to spend every possible moment by the seaside. Every Bald Head Island vacation home is located just steps from the shore. With 14 miles of ocean beach here, you are sure to find a secluded spot if all you want to do is stretch out and enjoy the ocean breezes in private. Perhaps you'll rouse yourself for a little exploring, checking out both the eastern Atlantic coast and the western shore which overlooks the famous Cape Fear River. You might want to do some crabbing or investigate the tidal creeks along the way. In your wanderings, you should also check out the Old Baldy Lighthouse.

If you prefer a bit more energetic activity, there is plenty to occupy you on the water. Surfing and wind-surfing on the Atlantic side are popular options. Visit the Bald Head Marina and surrounding Harbour Village, with its quaint shops and variety of restaurant options. The marina offers canoe, kayak, and fishing boat rentals, or you may want to arrange for a deep-sea fishing charter. The Outer Banks are the most likely place in the world to catch the elusive Atlantic Blue Marlin. You will find that your Bald Head Island vacation home provides easy access to these pastimes and more.

There is plenty to explore further inland, as well. Most of the island is undeveloped, with 10,000 acres of salt marsh and an immense semi-tropical maritime forest preserve. You may hike or bike along trails on your own, or perhaps you'll opt for a guided walk. Take one of the turtle walks at night--50% of the turtle eggs laid in North Carolina are laid in nests here--or take a guided alligator or bird walk in the morning. Many visitors to this far edge of North Carolina enjoy the opportunity of communing with nature during their stay. More than 400 species of birds have been identified in the Outer Banks. Later in the day, you might fit in a round of golf or a couple of sets of tennis if you're feeling particularly motivated. However you spend your days, you'll enjoy spending quiet evenings in your Bald Head Island rental. Maybe you'll choose a Bald Head Island vacation home on the western shore, so that you can enjoy beautiful sunsets from your deck. Or perhaps you'll want to travel with a group of friends and family, and you will choose your Bald Head Island rental home based upon the number of bedrooms. Sorting through your preferences is easy at Rentalo.com, so you can find just the right lodging to make your Bald Head Island vacation meet your needs.

Because you don't want the natural beauty of the varied environment to go by too fast, you may want to rent bicycles during your stay. Bicycling is a favorite activity in the Outer Banks, with the mild temperatures assisted by the ocean breezes to keep you comfortable. Your Bald Head Island rental home provides the perfect base to begin such a day, as you may opt to pack your lunch to enjoy at whatever lovely spot you find. When you're planning a getaway of rest and relaxation, what could be more pleasant than to return to the comfort and privacy of your own Bald Head Island vacation home? Among the listings at Rentalo.com you're certain to find the Bald Head Island rental just right for you. Many of them are right on the water, often nestled snug among the sand dunes, so they will help to ensure your Bald Head Island vacation is a peaceful one.

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