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Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina

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A marina with boats docked, wooden pilings, and houses in the background.
A wooden house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a small wooden shed.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A beach with sand dunes and grass in the foreground, leading to the ocean.
A room with a black wardrobe, a black sofa, colorful pillows, a striped rug, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Set at the waterfront, this apartment features water views and a patio for relaxation. It accommodates 2 guests with 1 bathroom. Enjoy nearby activities such as surfing, swimming, and game walks, alongside access to golf options. Explore attractions like Bald Head Island Visitors Center and Bay Beach.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Bald Head Island Lighthouse
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bald Head Island Visitors Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina

1 Room Studio (2 NIGHT MINIMUM APRIL - OCTOBER, w/ queen bed, full bath and kitchenette (mini fridge, keurig coffee maker, sink, mini microwave and closet space), Cable TV & WiFi, on the BHI Marina. Laundry facilities nearby. 1 Golf Cart for Island exploring.

Bald Head Island is a unique golf-cart community, it' an escape from the busy day-to-day and a beautiful Island coastal paradise! Fire Hut it perfect for a couple looking for a weekend get-away, extended family overflow, or the boater who would like a night off of the sea. 2 NIGHT MINIMUM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER and HOLIDAYS This cottage is 100% NON-SMOKING and PET FREE. Base rate is $200-$400/night depending on the season. Seasonal rates apply May thru Oct and are higher.

THERE IS NO BALD HEAD ISLAND CLUB OR SHOALS CLUB MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RENTAL. Thank you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Kids are welcome

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 595855
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this apartment is on the waterfront. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bald Head Island Visitors Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Smith Island Museum of History - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Southport Marina - 37 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • The Pub Of Southport
  • Locals Family Diner
  • Market Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina on Nov 1, 2026 start from $371, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fire Hut, Bald Head Island Element/Studio On Marina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Bald Head Island Visitors Center, Bay Beach, and Smith Island Museum of History. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location directly on water in marina. Comfortable cabin with all you need for a couples stay. The golf cart and beach chairs were differently a BONUS. We will definitely rent this unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Wonderful place really enjoy staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our first weekend at Bald Head Island in this cute cottage! It was clean and perfect for our stay! Very easy to get to once off the ferry! Golf cart was very useful in touring the island!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever!

Quaint, convenient, and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great!! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grady White Boat Club Trip

Property is in a great location on Bald Head Island. It was clean, good amenities, and Jules (Owner) was awesome to deal with!!! She responded very quickly to our questions & was extremely nice. Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in the BHI harbor

My husband and I had a really fun weekend visit! The hit was perfect size for us and location was fun. It was great to walk to dinner and breakfast while having beach access within walking distance. It is quiet and quaint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wife’s 40th

Great get away! This was the second time we’ve stayed at the Fire shack. Jules was very responsive. Her restaurant is awesome. Great food and drinks. We love Bald Head and this is a perfect place to stay, sunsets over the marina were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for a Wedding

We stayed at the Fire Cottage as part of a Wedding Party on the Island. The location could not be beat for proximity to the Ferry terminal and all of the functions for the wedding. Really enjoyed the location and the uniqueness of the property. Having the golf cart included was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Cottage

The Fire Cottage was a perfect weekend getaway to immerse yourself in all things Bald Head, and just relax overlooking the marina. In my 20+ years of renting through VRBO across the US & beyond, I've never had a host as accommodating and gracious as Jules. We'll be back & often!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We needed one night and a late check out and Julie couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating than she was. Always responded quickly to emails. Bald Head Island is the best and Fire Hut was just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Golf trip

I have been coming to BHI since 1984. This is the first time I have stayed in Fire. It was perfect for what I needed. Even though it’s small, it was plenty of room for myself and actually 2 people would be comfortable. It was quiet and Jules provided ample communication and made the whole check in and check out process very easy. I would highly recommend Fire for a single or even a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Beautiful cottage Perfect location Property manager very attentive Had to rearrange some cleaning supplies that were in the armoire (the only place you could hang clothes)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother / Daughter Get Away

So thankful we had the opportunity to stay in such a unique place. Literally right the water in the marina. Might as well been a boat. The golf cart to explore the island was perfect. The host was very helpful and responsive. If you have the opportunity, I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

We got engaged at the top of the lighthouse!

Although this trip was a wonderful and memorable one, we were disappointed with the fact that the fire hut had a cigarette smoke smell to it. Other than that, it was a perfect spot and had amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Congrats Lisa. I apologize but I do not allow smokers in Fire Hut, unfortunately people do not follow the rules and it's a small place. If you would have let me know I could have had my cleaning lady come use a sanitizer that would have removed the smell.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bald Head Island

Check in the unit had not been cleaned. Owner was very Responsive and had it cleaned right away and refund of the cleaning fee. It could be appointed better with extra pillows beach towels shampoo amenities only one wine glass etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Unfortunately the cleaning girl went to the wrong unit and the previous guest left it extremely messy. I did have it taken care of ASAP and did my best to accommodate your extra pillow and blanket request. It's not a hotel room, shower accessories are not included. Since your stay we have added an additional wine glass.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Bald Head

We have been to Bald Head many times. Howe er this is the first time we werent allowed in the golf shop where I usually purchase a golf shirt for my.grandson. Bald Head island Club does not welcome non members inside the gates. It seems its a very closed community. And there are very few restaurants available for non members.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and snafus handled so well

Such a cute little spot! There were some unavoidable glitches (compressor on ac went out and it’s an island so no repair available on the weekend) but the owner was so gracious and handled it so appropriately. It’s a 5 star for me, but would be over the top if could get ac ice cold and pitch black dark! There is some harbor and sunrise light - I loved it but I’m always up early.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cute place, BUT……

Very disappointed as the place has NOT been cleaned. Food on the floor, had not been dusted in months, very few dishes that were there were dirty, fridge and microwave very dirty. We were not able to sit on the couch, as it was dirty, or able to use one of the blankets, it, too was very soiled. Blinds on the door were broken, so you can see in. Caretaker messaged me a few days before to say the front door is broken and doesn’t lock, however after reading a review it’s been that way over a year. Very few dishes - only 1 plate. No soap or toiletries in the shower. Pluses: very convenient location and the bed was comfortable. It has plenty of room for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

UNDERWHELMED

Front door lock broken, front door blinds broken roaches in hall and kitchen cabinet, decorated with thrift store rejects and nothing matched (nautical comforter and shams with Peanuts linens, geometric pillows on sofa with striped throw rug, black/white towels in ORANGE bathroom), broken nightlight on far side of bed and shower handle, no toiletries, bar soap or hairdryer, no plates, one stale Kuerig coffee pod and rock hard creamer...for the outrageous price of $800+ for two nights! Broken windshield in dirty golf cart. The tv was okay and the white bathmat the only new and nice accessory.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Fire Hut! Jules was fantastic, making sure we arrived safely and had everything we needed throughout our visit. The location was perfect, offering a beautiful view of the marina and just a short walking distance from the ferry. One of the highlights was having the golf cart included. It made exploring the island easy and enjoyable. The property itself was clean, well‑maintained, and stocked with the essentials. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was spot on with a minor issue. Excellent communication. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Such a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Showalter

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Why they chose this property

We needed extra-space for our family and friends to visit and this was the ideal solution. We love the location of Fire Hut and the amentities it offers.

What makes this property unique

Located in the BHI Marina, Fire Hut sits on the waterfront and overlooks the beautiful marina area with boats and a beautiful sunset. Easy access to the BHI Ferry, boat docks, Mojo's on the Harbor, Old Baldy Lighthouse, fishing, crabbing or a quick golf cart/bike ride to explore the Island.

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