10 Coquina Trail, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 (MLS# 100304125)

As you enter its courtyard through a white picket-fenced arbor, this six bedroom/five bath oceanfront retreat beckons you to relax and linger on its covered wraparound porch. Enjoy wave lullabies from the rockers or while swaying on the hanging swing or as you are lounging in the hammock. Inside, the sundrenched vaulted and beamed great room is highlighted by a wall of Atlantic-facing windows and boasts ship-lapped walls, hardwoods, two large window seats, and a lovely fireplace. Just around the corner, the open floor plan reveals a bounteous dining space also accented by water panoramas and furnished with an oversize table and egress to both the back sun deck (which leads to the private beach access) and a waterfront screened dining porch. Savor both snacks and sunsets from this seaside perch. Beyond the dining area, the breakfast bar offers even more seating and leads you to a chef's kitchen. Whether it's just snacks or full feasts, you'll be delighted by the spacious counters, stainless appliances, plentiful cabinets and, especially, by your South Beach perspectives through windows that double as dining porch pass-throughs. Conveniently, the laundry is nearby. This level also houses a roomy King Master suite with three closets and a full bath featuring a his and her vanity, shower, and freestanding tub. Upstairs, the second King Master awes with its jaw-dropping views, vaulted ceiling, three closets and full bath. A second suite with full bath is furnished with two bunks, sleeping four. The other two bedrooms, a serene Queen and twin room sleeping two, share the hall full bath. For those relishing additional privacy, the crofter-right off the front porch-is a natural light-filled King Master suite accented by wainscoting, tile floors and delivering ocean vistas as well as a full bath, mini-fridge and coffee bar. Centrally located on the island-not far from the Conservancy, ferry or shops-this home conveys with two golf carts-a six- and a four-passenger.