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Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club
Beachfront holiday home with a fitness centre
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 5+ bathrooms Sleeps 12 2800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Bay Beach
- Place, Bald Head Island Country Club
- Place, Bald Head Island Lighthouse
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Downstairs - Bunk Room
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
Master - Downstairs
1 King Bed
Master - Upstairs
1 King Bed
Queen - Downstairs
1 Queen Bed
Twin Room - Upstairs
2 Single Beds
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom - Downstairs Bunk Room
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom - Downstairs Master
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom - Downstairs Queen Room
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom - Master Upstairs
Toilet
Bathroom - Upstairs Twin Room
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom Downstairs
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club
- Welcome to Life on the Sea -
After renting on Bald Head Island for many years, our family purchased an older home and completely rebuilt/remodeled the house in 2015 and recently refreshed it in 2023.
Professionally decorated and designed to maximize comfort and luxury, Life on the Sea is equipped for a fun and relaxing vacation for your family and friends.
We have five comfortable and tastefully decorated bedrooms (Two primaries - one downstairs and one upstairs) each with private bath. Four of the rooms are oceanside with decks. The bunkroom offers a fun sleeping arrangement for the kids.
The first floor boasts a large living area with 50-inch, flat screen HD TV and Spectrum TV with large dining table that seats eight. The entire front of the house is lined with 5 1/2 foot windows (and three skylights) facing the ocean which fills the main living area with loads of natural light and gorgeous views.
The open gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances, granite counter tops and is flanked on two sides by a breakfast bar that seats a total of five. A dry bar, stocked with a variety of glassware, offers a beverage refrigerator and ice maker.
The upstairs loft has a comfortable seating area with 55 inch, flat screen HD TV with Spectrum TV, along with a game table. In addition, window seats in the dormers provide the perfect spot to read a book. Painted hardwood floors are throughout the house.
A large laundry room is also on the first floor.
Decking expands the width of the house and is outfitted with several adirondak and rocking chairs. Under the house is a large outside shower and a propane grill. Beach towels are provided. The house comes with a 6-seater and a 4-seater golf cart.
Our guests have the opportunity to rent a temporary Lifestyle Membership to the Bald Head Island Club which offers golf, tennis, a fitness club, an extensive aquatic area (kid and adult pools) along with casual and fine dining. Pricing varies with time of year.
If you are interested in purchasing a temporary membership, we will supply you the form and you can contact and pay the club directly.
Parties or events are not allowed in the house.
REVIEW
Date of Stay - March 13, 2016
Five Stars! Our party of 10 enjoyed a wonderful spring break week at Life on the Sea! The home offered plenty of room and privacy for our group of 4 adults and 6 college students. The home is definitely a great vacation spot for all ages and occasions! We love to cook and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen. The beachfront location is ideal and the views from the house are magnificent. The home was very clean and so nicely decorated. It was nice to have two golf carts to explore the island. Lots of fun was had by all! We will definitely be back and will recommend this lovely home to all our family and friends!
REVIEW
5 Stars!
Date of Stay -Jun 16, 2017
We enjoyed our stay at Life on the Sea! The location is ideal. We were so happy to find nice beach chairs. The layout worked well for us and we appreciated having private bathrooms off of each bedroom and a separate space for the kids to watch movies. The views and the light in the house because of its windows and its openness make it an uplifting place to be.
REVIEW
October 2017
We spent a wonderful week here for our daughter's wedding. The house is incredible! We enjoyed being across the street from the ocean. Our 80-year-old grandmother appreciated having her room on the main floor and she had no difficulty with the steps going to the beach. Interestingly we discovered bioluminescent photo plankton on the beach. Stomping the sand or swishing your foot on the sand at night create a dazzling sparkle show. Amazing. The property manager was so helpful and everything went so smoothly could not have asked for a better place or a better property manager.
After renting on Bald Head Island for many years, our family purchased an older home and completely rebuilt/remodeled the house in 2015 and recently refreshed it in 2023.
Professionally decorated and designed to maximize comfort and luxury, Life on the Sea is equipped for a fun and relaxing vacation for your family and friends.
We have five comfortable and tastefully decorated bedrooms (Two primaries - one downstairs and one upstairs) each with private bath. Four of the rooms are oceanside with decks. The bunkroom offers a fun sleeping arrangement for the kids.
The first floor boasts a large living area with 50-inch, flat screen HD TV and Spectrum TV with large dining table that seats eight. The entire front of the house is lined with 5 1/2 foot windows (and three skylights) facing the ocean which fills the main living area with loads of natural light and gorgeous views.
The open gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances, granite counter tops and is flanked on two sides by a breakfast bar that seats a total of five. A dry bar, stocked with a variety of glassware, offers a beverage refrigerator and ice maker.
The upstairs loft has a comfortable seating area with 55 inch, flat screen HD TV with Spectrum TV, along with a game table. In addition, window seats in the dormers provide the perfect spot to read a book. Painted hardwood floors are throughout the house.
A large laundry room is also on the first floor.
Decking expands the width of the house and is outfitted with several adirondak and rocking chairs. Under the house is a large outside shower and a propane grill. Beach towels are provided. The house comes with a 6-seater and a 4-seater golf cart.
Our guests have the opportunity to rent a temporary Lifestyle Membership to the Bald Head Island Club which offers golf, tennis, a fitness club, an extensive aquatic area (kid and adult pools) along with casual and fine dining. Pricing varies with time of year.
If you are interested in purchasing a temporary membership, we will supply you the form and you can contact and pay the club directly.
Parties or events are not allowed in the house.
REVIEW
Date of Stay - March 13, 2016
Five Stars! Our party of 10 enjoyed a wonderful spring break week at Life on the Sea! The home offered plenty of room and privacy for our group of 4 adults and 6 college students. The home is definitely a great vacation spot for all ages and occasions! We love to cook and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen. The beachfront location is ideal and the views from the house are magnificent. The home was very clean and so nicely decorated. It was nice to have two golf carts to explore the island. Lots of fun was had by all! We will definitely be back and will recommend this lovely home to all our family and friends!
REVIEW
5 Stars!
Date of Stay -Jun 16, 2017
We enjoyed our stay at Life on the Sea! The location is ideal. We were so happy to find nice beach chairs. The layout worked well for us and we appreciated having private bathrooms off of each bedroom and a separate space for the kids to watch movies. The views and the light in the house because of its windows and its openness make it an uplifting place to be.
REVIEW
October 2017
We spent a wonderful week here for our daughter's wedding. The house is incredible! We enjoyed being across the street from the ocean. Our 80-year-old grandmother appreciated having her room on the main floor and she had no difficulty with the steps going to the beach. Interestingly we discovered bioluminescent photo plankton on the beach. Stomping the sand or swishing your foot on the sand at night create a dazzling sparkle show. Amazing. The property manager was so helpful and everything went so smoothly could not have asked for a better place or a better property manager.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bald Head Island
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood 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 activities can be experienced at The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bald Head Island, NC
What's nearby
- Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Bald Head Island Country Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fishy Fishy Cafe
- Oliver's on the Cape Fear
- Provision Company
- Frying Pan
- Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Edie Surratt and Katie Barker

(Homeowners) We live in Davidson, North Carolina and have two (almost adult) boys, We enjoy sports, travel, fishing, and yoga.
Our manager, Edie, is a real estate broker with Island Vacations, who also owns a house on BHI in Cape Fear Station. As a small business owner, she understands the importance of offering a high-quality product along with personalized customer service.
Our manager, Edie, is a real estate broker with Island Vacations, who also owns a house on BHI in Cape Fear Station. As a small business owner, she understands the importance of offering a high-quality product along with personalized customer service.
Why they chose this property
(Homeowners) Our family has been coming to Bald Head Island since the mid-90s when our boys were young. When an opportunity to buy an older home arose, we realized our dream to create our perfect vacation retreat. We designed the house for maximum comfort and living efficiency with space for family times, as well as privacy.
What makes this property unique
Life on the Sea is a wonderfully located home that combines the feeling of a beach house with luxurious comfort. The views from the house are gorgeous and unobstructed.
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