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10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 182867 sq ft
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Bald Head Island, NC
- Place, Bay Beach4 min walk
- Place, Bald Head Island Conservancy4 min walk
- Place, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail33 min walk
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
Bunk Room Bedroom 5, First Floor
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
Crofter Bedroom 6
2 Queen Beds
Master Bedroom 1, Second Floor
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom 2, First Floor
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom 3, First Floor
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom 4, First Floor
1 Queen Bed
6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bunk Bathroom 5, First floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Cofter Bathroom 6
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
half Bathroom 7, second floor
Toilet
Master Bathroom 1, second floor
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Master Bathroom 2, first floor
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Master Bathroom 3, first floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Queen Bathroom 4, first floor
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
EXCEPTIONAL HOME, WALK TO: E BEACH, MIKE'S BITES, SHOAL'S, COMMON & CONSERVANCY
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Bald Head Island
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Cape Fear Station, a neighborhood in Bald Head Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Bald Head Island, NC
What's nearby
- Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Bald Head Island Conservancy - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Restaurants
- Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
- Fishy Fishy Cafe
- Oliver's on the Cape Fear
- Moore Street Oyster Bar
- Frying Pan
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth B I.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kenneth B I.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet P.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Shore Thing
Janet P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
katherine b.
Jul 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great extended family vacation house
katherine b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryan Sayers
Nov 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Bryan Sayers
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ashley a.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend escape
Ashley a.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff W.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Sray
Jeff W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Myrtle D.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect House
Myrtle D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
steve k.
Aug 5, 2017
Designer home near beach
steve k.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh P.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40th Birthday Weekend
Josh P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine K.
Apr 2, 2018
Excellent Property
Christine K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick K.
Jun 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot
Rick K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
Jul 2, 2018
Perfect Location. Wonderful Owners.
Karen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey M.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
Jeffrey M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
Jan 6, 2015
Perfect Beach Home
Kelly B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving 2024
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality time in a luxury home
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray M.
Aug 8, 2018
Another great stay at A Shore Thing
Ray M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melany W.
Feb 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful girl cousins weekend
Melany W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total Perfection!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Orrin M.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Magill Family
Orrin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Graham K.
Jan 5, 2016
Graham Kirkman
Graham K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
Jun 18, 2016
Best Bald Head Trip Yet!
Linda S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara R.
Apr 25, 2016
Beautiful Vacation
Barbara R.
About the host
Hosted by John and Annemarie Marinelli
We are natives of Massachusetts. We enjoy the beach, wildlife and outdoor activities; fishing, kayaking, and hiking. We love spending family time on the Island and creating lasting memories.
We are happy to share our home with other families. It has been such a rewarding experience to receive emails, phone calls and thank you notes from families who have enjoyed themselves at 'A Shore Thing.'
We are happy to share our home with other families. It has been such a rewarding experience to receive emails, phone calls and thank you notes from families who have enjoyed themselves at 'A Shore Thing.'
Why they chose this property
In 2011 we were fortunate to discover Bald Head Island. We were looking for a vacation home on the Outer Banks for over a year and could not find what we were looking for. Purely by good fortune we came across a link to Bald Head Island, NC. We did some research, contacted a Realtor, purchased a lot and flew down to see the Island, in that order. We had never even been to NC before. We fell in love with this beautiful Island, it was EXACTLY what we had been searching for!
Our original plan was to wait four years and then build our dream home. However, we couldn't wait! We were passionate about the Island, it's wildlife, the life style, and the conservation/preservation of this enchanting barrier Island. We got to work immediately; hand picked our Builder, Architect and Designer to help us make our dream home a reality. We could not be any happier with our decision! We know now that it was fate that we found BHI and not an accident.
Our original plan was to wait four years and then build our dream home. However, we couldn't wait! We were passionate about the Island, it's wildlife, the life style, and the conservation/preservation of this enchanting barrier Island. We got to work immediately; hand picked our Builder, Architect and Designer to help us make our dream home a reality. We could not be any happier with our decision! We know now that it was fate that we found BHI and not an accident.
What makes this property unique
We especially appreciate the casual, relaxed lifestyle of the Island, friendly vacationers/ residents, the varied environments of this spectacular Island and the wildlife.
This past summer we were fortunate to see a loggerhead turtle's nest boil....amazing!
This past summer we were fortunate to see a loggerhead turtle's nest boil....amazing!
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