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Luxury BHI Retreat | Golf Views | 3 King Suites | BHI + Shoals Clubs | Dog Friendly | Kayaks

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden table and chairs, a blue sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a side table. There is a window with a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a porch and a deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a blue backsplash.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a bench and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bald Head Island Lighthouse

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Visitors Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Owners Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom 2 Full Bathroom

Shower only

Bedroom 3 Full Bathroom

Shower only

Hallway Full Bathroom

Shower only

Hallway Half Bathroom

Toilet

Owner Suite Full Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Smith Island Museum of History - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bald Head Island Visitors Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 29.1 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury BHI Retreat | Golf Views | 3 King Suites | BHI + Shoals Clubs | Dog Friendly | Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury BHI Retreat | Golf Views | 3 King Suites | BHI + Shoals Clubs | Dog Friendly | Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury BHI Retreat | Golf Views | 3 King Suites | BHI + Shoals Clubs | Dog Friendly | Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury BHI Retreat | Golf Views | 3 King Suites | BHI + Shoals Clubs | Dog Friendly | Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury BHI Retreat | Golf Views | 3 King Suites | BHI + Shoals Clubs | Dog Friendly | Kayaks located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum of History. Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Visitors Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great experience

This is our third time booking with itrips and as usual it was a 5 star experience. The whole team there is 100% dialed into everything going perfectly. The house is great and has everything we could ever need. Thanks itrips for another great vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2026
Thank you for continuing to book with us! We really appreciate your loyalty and are happy to hear you had another great stay. It means a lot to our team to know everything went smoothly, and we look forward to hosting you again! Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This Must Be the Place

This was our second time renting this home. We love everything about this rental! The house is very comfortable and accommodated our family of 10. The location is great - near the market, the marina, and the Bald Head Island Club. The golf carts were very nice. Each held 6 people. Our kids also enjoyed using the kayaks that came with the home. We would definitely rent this house again!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2026
Thank you for staying with us again! We're happy the home continues to be a great fit for your family and that you enjoyed the location, golf carts, and kayaks. We appreciate your continued support and would love to host your family again on your next trip to Bald Head Island! Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “This Must Be the Place”. The home was clean and well laid out. We enjoyed the fact that there were 3 en-suites with the 4th room technically having its own bathroom as well. The attention to detail throughout the house was next level. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at This Must Be the Place. It's great that the home's layout, private bathrooms, cleanliness, and thoughtful details made your stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to host you again in the future. Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time staying at This Must be the Place! It was so nice having 3 king rooms with ensuite bathrooms for all the adults! The kitchen had everything you could think of - it was the most well stocked kitchen I've ever encountered with a rental. The two six seater golf carts were new and perfect for our group of 12. We walked over to the kayak launch daily to fish, kayak and look for crabs. We brought scooters for our kids but the main road was a bit too busy so we just ended up playing in the yard. We loved every minute of our stay and can't wait to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your group enjoyed the three king suites, well-stocked kitchen, and two golf carts. It sounds like you made the most of your time on the island with fishing, kayaking, and crabbing. We’d love to have you back again! Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so happy with “This must be the Place” right when we walked through the front door. It is beautifully decorated, well equipped and very comfortable. Our family enjoyed their lovely private bedrooms with baths, and even Milo, our dog, had his own inside dog house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad that "This Must Be the Place" made a great first impression and that your family found the home comfortable and well-equipped. It's great to hear everyone enjoyed the private bedrooms and bathrooms, and we're especially happy that Milo felt right at home too! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and location was perfect! We enjoyed our morning walks to Old Baldy and the marina.The homeowners thought of everything when stocking this home. The beds were super comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.I look forward to renting this home again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home, the location, and those morning walks to Old Baldy and the marina. It’s also great to know the beds and amenities helped make your stay comfortable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and would love to welcome you back again in the future! Thanks for trippin with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation spot!

Beautiful home with everything we needed! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Whitney, thank you for your 5-star rating and kind words! We're delighted to hear that the home had everything you needed for a great stay. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and had everything we needed! And so fun to take the paddle board to the marsh! We enjoyed the kayaks also! Will definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
We're so glad to hear you thought the house was beautiful and well equipped for your trip! Thank you for letting us know how much fun you had on the paddle board and kayaks. We would love to have you back anytime! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great girls trip!

We loved this house! Especially the back porch and large kitchen table to play games on! The 2 golf carts were very nice. Will definitely rent this house again!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! It is great to know that you loved the golf carts, relaxing on the back porch and playing games at the large kitchen table. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay! Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

It was a wonderful home and perfect for our family’s annual Mother’s Day beach trip. We were all very impressed by all the detail and thoughtfulness of the home. The location was great as well!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful Mother's Day beach trip and that our home met your expectations. It's great to know that you appreciated the detail and thoughtfulness we put into the property. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future. Thanks for trippin with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and listing of property was spot on. Itrip checked in with us during our stay to make sure we didn’t need anything. Great experience and we will probably rent again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house!

Loved the house! The screened in porch was the perfect place to relax. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Dog friendly! We would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Mica! It is great to hear that you loved relaxing on the screened in porch and you enjoyed the well stocked kitchen. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay! Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall Family Trip

We had a great time this week and the weather was wonderful. The team was very responsive to any request we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Rodney, thank you so much for your kind review! It is great to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the wonderful weather. Great customer service is very important to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great place to stay especially if you are bringing a pet! Everything felt new and the house had everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and that your pet felt welcome too. It’s great to hear the house had everything you needed – we love making our guests feel at home. We’d love to host you again in the future! Thanks for trippin with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

Had the most enjoyable time at “This must be the place”. The house met our expectations and had everything we needed. It was a great location and the island was beautiful! Highly recommended..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy This Must Be The Place met your expectations and provided everything you needed for a wonderful stay. The location and beauty of the island truly are special. We’d love to host you again soon! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this property. Large enough for everyone to sleep comfortably but also perfect size for everyone to hang out and enjoy each others company! The kitchen and stocked cookware and ALL THE THINGS was so nice to have….and yes, having TWO six seater golf carts made it all a breeze! We very much enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It is great to hear the home was the perfect fit for your group and you loved the well-stocked kitchen and six-seater golf carts. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again soon! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Vacation to our favorite Beach!

This is our second year in the same house and it was wonderful. The house is clean, big & cozy at the same time. Our family is growing and it accommodates everyone and all their needs. The kitchen has everything we needed to make all our meals including our grab boil….so much fun. The screened in porch was great for naps and eating our meals. The HOT out door shower was fabulous and the chairs for the beach and towels were provided. It was a yummy beach trip with all the perks and we took advantage of the club membership this year. We were still in off season so it was not crowded which was great. We have been coming to Bald Head for 27 years and this is one of the best rentals we have ever stayed in.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for staying with us again! We’re thrilled the home continues to be a great fit for your growing family and that you enjoyed the screened porch, outdoor shower, beach gear, and well stocked kitchen for your crab boil fun. Hearing that this is one of the best rentals you’ve stayed in during 27 years of visiting Bald Head Island truly means so much to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

This was our 3rd trip to BHI, and this home was perfect for our family of 4, but could have easily accommodated a larger party as well. The kitchen was adequately stocked with all the spices, condiments, utensils, & cookware we needed to cook every meal. Correspondence with the owners was easy & excellent...very responsive! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us for your 3rd trip to BHI! We're delighted to hear that our home was perfect for your family and that you found the kitchen well-stocked for your needs. We appreciate your kind words about our communication and responsiveness. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

"This Must Be the Place" at Bald Head Island

Wonderful home! Our family of 8 loved staying at "This Must Be the Place". Great location. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need for cooking. Each bedroom had its own bath which was very nice. Great back porch. Plenty of chairs, beach towels, games etc. Really nice golf carts. We look forward to renting this home again next fall!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled your family loved and enjoyed the great location, well-stocked kitchen, and all the thoughtful amenities. We’d love to welcome you back next fall for another great stay. Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is Most Definitely the Place!

Beautiful home, nice views of the golf course, private backyard with cute deer sightings, and excellent communication from iTrip ensuring our stay is a memorable one. The only downside to this rental is…having to leave! Book a couple days longer than you think you want to stay, you’ll thank me later! 😀
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, peaceful views, and the deer sightings. It’s great to hear our communication helped make your stay memorable. We’d love to host you again for that extra time next visit! Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bald Head Island Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay on BHI. The rental company ITrip NC beaches provided everything we needed to enjoy our weekend getaway. The house was awesome. Nicely furnished, well maintained with lots of electronics and outside toys. Thank you ITrip.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay on BHI and that the house provided everything needed for a great weekend getaway! It’s wonderful that you found the home well-furnished, well-maintained, and filled with fun amenities. Thank you for your kind words, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pristine!

Beautiful, brand new, and perfectly appointed!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Thanks for your review Adair! We are so happy that you enjoyed this brand new and well taken care of beach house on BHI! We agree it has everything you need and more! We hope to have you back. Thanks for trippin' with itrip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate thoughtfully stocked property

Immaculate new property. Beautiful with a great layout in a good central location. Most thoughtfully stocked property I've ever stayed in. Everything we could have possibly needed was organized perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your awesome review! I am glad you were satisfied with the convenient location and you loved the layout and great amenties in the home. We would love to have you back! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise!!

What a beautiful home with so many great amenities! So beautifully decorated and so comfortable!! 6 seater golf carts are top of the line and one had sides that kept us warm when it was cool. Great location on the island. We are already planning our next trip to stay at this gorgeous home! Highly recommend!!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Thank you for your review, Mary. It is wonderful to hear that you loved the home and found it beautifully appointed, with a great location! The golf carts certainly are top of the line and a great amenity of this home. We look forward to having you back. Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent House!

We came with a bunch of adult couples to celebrate my Dad’s 70th Birthday. It was such a great time. The house was perfect, and fit us perfectly. Well equipped kitchen. WiFi worked great, porch was fabulous. We will definitely be planning another trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that our house was the perfect fit for your group. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen, reliable WiFi, and fabulous porch during your stay. We would love to have you back again. Thank you for trippin with iTrip!
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