Right here’s a recap of our 2026 summer time seaside journey to Bald Head Island. This submit is the household enjoyable, and the subsequent one coming is every little thing we ate!
BHI 2026 Recap!
We had a good time on our annual journey to Bald Head Island! The forecast was all rain, but we didn’t see a drop after getting off of the ferry! On the finish of the week, everybody was salty and sun-kissed.
Sea Oats Cottage
This was our FOURTH keep at Sea Oats Cottage! And it retains getting higher and higher.
For the reason that final time we stayed, it went by a serious renovation that resulted in a stunning new kitchen and a bunk room!
The home can also be extremely well-stocked for a rental. Acknowledge these spice jars!?
Mazen ended up getting his personal room upstairs, and the youthful youngsters shared the bunk room. (I take advantage of “shared” loosely as a result of Birch got here into my mattress each evening!)
We additionally had a brand new member of the household be part of – Annabelle Allen!
She liked the seaside and ocean – a lot that every one the swimming she did on the primary day resulted in Swimmer’s Tail. Apparently that is when a canine’s tail muscle mass work too exhausting and get strained. So she didn’t do any extra swimming, however nonetheless liked being out on the seaside.
Seaside Time
The youngsters actually loved the ocean to its fullest this yr with tons of frolicking within the waves. I truly acquired to do some studying! Our home is alongside South Seaside, which is far calmer and nearly lake-like in comparison with East Seaside. It’s nice for youthful youngsters.
Seaside Walks
I used to be capable of get away for a 45-minute seaside stroll on a regular basis, often within the mornings. This tree was my turnaround level!
Pool Time
We went to the BHI Membership pool twice, which the children additionally loved.
The Level Tidepools
We spent a day down at The Level, which is such a cool spot. There are sharks (!), massive waves on one aspect, and a tide swimming pools. This yr’s tide pool was so deep even Mazen might barely contact!
Skim Boarding!
Climbing Previous Baldy
The youngsters wished to climb the lighthouse and did slightly procuring someday.
The Overlook
We additionally went to the Overlook to see the birds roosting for the evening.
It’s at all times breathtaking to see all of the birds.
These three had been the Musketeers all week!
We additionally noticed this decent-sized gator close to the BHI Membership!
Brothers!
Shoals Formal Night time
We at all times take images on the Shoal’s Membership at sundown – right here is that this yr’s set!
