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Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Interior
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach

Welcome to Sheltering Oaks, a 3Br/3Ba home in the maritime forest. Our home is just a short walk to the beach (under a quarter mile) and the Maritime Market (about a third of a mile). House is on a quiet cul-de-sac, down a private driveway, and is surrounded by beautiful live oaks and sabal palms. The house features two four person golf carts, a front porch with rocking chairs, a back screened in porch with dining table and rockers, an outdoor shower. The home has an open floor plan with two large bedrooms downstairs (each with attached full bath) and one bedroom upstairs with full bath. Home is equipped with everything you need for your vacation including tvs, dvds, Wii-U, games and puzzles, a record player and plenty of records, boogie boards, beach chairs, bikes, and a Weber grill. Listen to the roar of the ocean from the screened in porch. Upstairs bedroom has a door at top of stairs for added privacy.

A guest membership to the Bald Head Island Club is available, and can be rented for guest use for an additional fee by contacting the Club directly and letting them know that you are a guest at Sheltering Oaks. The Bald Head Island Club offers elegant dining, a beautiful private golf course, newly updated pools, croquet, tennis, and a gym. (Disclaimer: Guest Memberships are limited and not guaranteed.)

With no cars and a quiet island location, Bald Head Island is a unique, relaxing destination. Accessible only by passenger ferry, this island is a true gem. Visit pristine beaches, climb to the top of the historic Old Baldy lighthouse, or ride your bike around the island's tree canopied roads. Stop for a drink overlooking the marina and dine on the waterfront. Once you visit, you'll want to return!

**There is an external security camera on the premises, however it is turned off while guest are staying.

Also please note that there are wild animals on the island. It is not uncommon to see deer, turtles, frogs, toads, coyotes, snakes, and even alligators. Please be respectful of the wildlife and be sure to keep your trash in the designated locked trash receptacles!

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Property manager

Kristen Moyer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Host approval required. No pets on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Frying Pan
  • Southport Smoke House
  • Locals Family Diner
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location
I enjoyed being in the shade but so close to the beach and Maritime Way. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gardner M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August BHI
We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks! The house had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us.
Perfect space for our family, perfect location, perfect amenities, perfect hosting. Certainly our first choice for a future visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
Nestled nicely on quiet forest street and conveniently right down the road from the market and Jailhouse restaurant. The house could use some updates but it was overall comfortable for a long weekend stay . The owner was easy to communicate with and accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars!
We enjoyed a week of island time at this great location! The home is an easy walk to the beach & short cart ride to the market. We loved the decor & bedroom sizes & layouts. Beautiful home nestled under live oaks & palms. Highly recommend & we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C., Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid-week getaway
Wonderful getaway for me and my daughter to celebrate her graduation from high school.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palm Court
Clean, great location, easy and relaxing. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Loved the location and close proximity to market and the beach. Owner was easy to work with and very accommodating to a change in our schedule.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation!
This was our first time on Bald Head and we had such a great trip. The house was so cute, clean and a great location! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, peaceful and close to the beach
Our stay was very relaxing, quiet home, close to the beach, fun for families! We enjoyed the beach, fishing, riding bikes and home-made and take-out meals on the screened in porch. The home is quite comfortable, we enjoyed the island wildlife, and appreciated having the dog along for the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

O A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for small families.
Location was about midway between the ends of the island, off Muscadyne Way, closest to South Beach and walkable to the nearest beach access. Short ride to market, restaurants and shops. Maritime forest area, so shady but minimal breeze. Other cottages very close but screened by vegetation. A few minor issues but host responded quickly. Perfect for family with small kids. Very comfortable. Pet friendly with prior approval. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT BALD HEAD ISLAND STAY
This is a wonderfully located home in the center of BHI near the beach as well as near to the market. The attractive home is in a quiet and secluded spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spooner W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet location!
Really enjoyed our stay. The location is ideal if looking to get away some place quiet and secluded on bald head. Also appreciated that the furniture/appliances/etc were fairly new, especially compared to many other houses we have stayed at on the island! Overall a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

erika h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
My husband and I stayed for a long winter weekend and found everything to be perfect. Great house in a central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
The house was beautifully appointed and perfectly located. We had a delightful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific!
Really nice, well maintained house. Perfect for a small family. Central location on BHI! Close to everything but plenty of privacy for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best vacation spot ever!
Our stay on bald head island was simply amazing! The house was perfect in every way and the owners communicated every detail and quickly dealt with any questions we had. Perfect week had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Great location on the island!
Home is cozy! Location is superb... close to market & beach. 2 golf carts a plus. We had a great time and hope to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie G., Rutherfordton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks. The location was perfect for going to the beach and getting to the market. We loved how it was nestled in off the road. It is a very cozy home. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy stay for Senior parents
The house was great, well maintained. Great location, two minutes from the beach, we could hear the ocean at night. Long ramp and two large bedrooms on the first floor worked perfectly for my senior parents. What a blessing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March long weekend
Long weekend, great stay. No issues. Great location near the market and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Get Away
We had a great time at Sheltering Oaks. Very nice location. Perfect for our family to have a quick trip to BHI. Thanks to Kristen for her advise on our travel plans and ferry schedule.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, central, private spot
Perfectly located near the only market on the island and a quick cart ride to the beach. The house is clean, comfortable, and felt quiet and private amongst the palms. The host was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Lovely property in great location on beautiful BHI! Close to beach, restaurants, shopping and groceries. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place!
A beautiful home on a beautiful island. Our favorite vacation spot with a house that meets all needs. It is well equipped with everything you will need during your stay and gives you a complete island feel. Will definitely return to this home and work with these wonderful owners again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020