Right here’s a recap of our 2026 summer season seaside journey to Bald Head Island. This publish is the household enjoyable, and the following one coming is the whole lot 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.
Because the final time we stayed, it went by way of a significant 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 exploit “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 beloved 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 muscular tissues work too onerous and get strained. So she didn’t do any extra swimming, however nonetheless beloved being out on the seaside.
Seashore Time
The youngsters actually loved the ocean to its fullest this yr with tons of frolicking within the waves. I really obtained to do some studying! Our home is alongside South Seashore, which is way calmer and virtually lake-like in comparison with East Seashore. It’s nice for youthful youngsters.
Seashore Walks
I used to be in a position to 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 (!), large waves on one aspect, and a tide swimming pools. This yr’s tide pool was so deep even Mazen may barely contact!
Skim Boarding!
Climbing Outdated Baldy
The youngsters wished to climb the lighthouse and did slightly procuring sooner or later.
The Overlook
We additionally went to the Overlook to see the birds roosting for the evening.
It’s all the time breathtaking to see all of the birds.
These three have been the Musketeers all week!
We additionally noticed this decent-sized gator close to the BHI Membership!
Brothers!
Shoals Formal Evening
We all the time take photographs on the Shoal’s Membership at sundown – right here is that this yr’s set!
See you Friday for all of the seafood we ate!
