Wrightsville OR Bald Head Island OR Emerald Isle

We are a group of 4 couples looking for a week long beach house right on the beach. From visiting the different rental vacation websites, the houses in these 3 areas seem fairly similiar in style and size but Wrightsville being a bit more pricey. We want a nice beach, but not too secluded from civilization. We%26#39;ll probably eat out a few times and hit a couple of bars as well so we don%26#39;t want to drive too far. Can you recommend one area over another?

Wrightsville OR Bald Head Island OR Emerald Isle

Bald Head very secluded. You have to take a ferry over to the island from Southport. The only modes of transporatation are bikes and golf carts. There are a couple of resturants. It is relaxing and the beach is beautiful but there is no nightlife. I%26#39;m not as familiar with the other 2 areas.

Wrightsville OR Bald Head Island OR Emerald Isle

I always heard they had beautiful beaches in Soutern California.

I agree with the other poster about Bald Head. Wrightsville is over priced. Emerald Isle is a nice beach town and there are enough things to do within a 20 - 30 minute ride.

I would also look into Kure Beach, N Topsail, and maybe even Holden Beach (it is only 30 minutes to N Myrtle if you are looking for activities). My favorite is Kure. Nice homes, one of NCs finest beaches, Ft. Fisher is minutes away, aquarium, ferry to Southport, good selection of restraunts, Wilmington is less than 30 minutes away, good fishing, did I mention the beach?

Any of the place that were mentioned are nice and a good time should be had at all.

Hope you have a good trip.

Bald Head would be the %26#39;nicest%26#39; but may be too far from civilization for you. I%26#39;m surprised to read that Wrightsville is more expensive than Bald Head. I like both Wrightsville and Emerald Isle. Wrightsville will have more to offer as far a bars and restaurants go b/c Wilmington is just over the bridge. Lots of cool bars nearby.

bald head is more expensive than wrightsville beach.. the options at wb are everything you are looking for from your post.. you can just walk to restaurants, bars, shopping etc.. for reasonable accomodations with a great location and awesome view.. I suggest the harbor inn.. great restaurants abound and the shopping and attractions are excellent.

you might also check out intracoastal realty and bryant realty for house and condo rentals.. hope this helps.

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