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"The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com

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A coastal walkway leading to a large house with a porch, surrounded by dry grass and palm trees.
A narrow wooden pathway leading to a small building with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A covered patio with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a view of greenery outside, and a sign labeled "Paradise".
A deck with outdoor seating and a view of a pool at dusk.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Heated pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island is home to this holiday home. Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bay Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • The Pub Of Southport
  • Locals Family Diner
  • ‪Market Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a large family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2026
Thanks Maggie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped bedrooms. Kitchen was stocked with tons of plates, glasses, silverware and the best selection of pots and pans I've seen at a rental property. ROKU TV's in each room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
Thanks for the kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the Palms several times now and go back for a reason. The host is kind and hospitable. The property is well appointed (and was freshly painted), and centrally located, which is a plus from our perspective. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Appreciate your kind review and look forward to your return Gary!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and location were nice. The kitchen was missing essentials for cooking.The golf carts were rusty and weren't equipped for the rainy day we had. The washing machine took 3 hours to wash clothes after it sounded as if it was walking down the stairs. Mold around the upstairs tub.The island is a lovely place to visit, I think some of the properties are getting a bit worn.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2026
Surprised to hear your comments Kim as we just got done painting the entire home and garage, refinishing the hw floors, furniture updates, etc. just this spring. Golf carts are in perfect working order and are serviced monthly, I can't imagine what you were missing in the kitchen as we cook often and absolutely everything is available. I'd imagine the washer was overloaded or off balance to be making any noise. Sorry you didn't care for our home, best to you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice house. Just what we needed for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you Jeff, see you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day week

Wonderful home in the forest. Very responsive host. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2025
Appreciate the kind review James and glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place with ample room for a large family, open floor plan layout, nice furnishings.

A place where you can really feel comfortable, almost as if you are at home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
So glad you enjoyed it, see ya next time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We had a great time on BHI !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay Laura!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

We had an amazing time at The Palms celebrating my daughter’s college graduation. The house had everything we needed and plenty of room for our large family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Appreciate the kind review Cara, see you next time!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bald Head Island

It’s a great location your in the middle so convenient area for all the things to do. House was spacious and met our needs. Having the golf carts was a plus as well. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Love the unit. Just fits the size of our family.

Second visit to The Palms
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach with family

We had a great time at this property, steps away from the beautiful beach. Lots of grills, beach toys, room for everyone to hang out. Nice sheets and pillows too (which is important to me, haha) The kitchen was well-equipped too
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Appreciate it Jennifer! Glad y’all enjoyed it, See you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and clean

We had a wonderful time on the island and the house was beautiful. It could use a little work on the outside of the house but the inside was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother's Day Getaway

We stayed at the Palms with friends & family over Mother's Day weekend and had the most amazing time! Not wildly advertised, but the house came with a guest membership to the Shoals Club, which was absolutely perfect! I'd book this specific house again over & over again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thanks Marci! Glad y’all enjoyed your stay, see you next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

We had an amazing week with our two children, their spouses and our 4 children ages 10 to 18. The house has a very nice living area and was in excellent condition. Beaches were very accessible and the store and shops were close to the house. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you for the kind review Irvin! See y’all next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter weekend

Amazing! Thanks for the well stocked kitchen and the bikes!!! Great place for two famifbfbi
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay! See you next time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for families and a pet.

This owner is super responsive to our every request. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a large porch for all to enjoy. Nice golf carts as well. Large screen tv is a nice bonus too. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit

The only two things we didn't like were the tv's in the master bedroom didn't work and the internet was very slow and spotty. Overall loved the house, swings, porches and location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay Sarah. If you had let us know we would’ve had the TV fixed ASAP. See you next time, thanks.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family get away

Location and house great. Plenty of space for family. Appreciate Dominic’s accessibility and response time. Small issue with golf cart, but think it was prior guests not properly charging. Couldn’t use any of the bikes, but easily rented some. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Responsive Host - Beautiful Home

We arrived on a very busy turn day. A few things weren’t as expected but the host was incredibly helpful in getting everything corrected. The home is so inviting and comfortable. The location can’t be beat. We plan to visit again next year! Thank you for being so responsive and helpful, Domenic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thank you Katie, so glad you enjoyed your stay and for communicating so well with me. See y’all next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location

Decent House

Photos are dated - upkeep of the house exterior living spaces is not in line with photos. The exterior requires cleaning to be able to utilize the spaces. Interior was nice and as expected. House has the basics but lacks some of the items that are normal to most houses in Bald Head. A refresh would be helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
All photos and video tour have been done within the past 3 years. Sorry you’re not impressed with our “upkeep” of the exterior Cory. We do our best to keep up with cleaning, painting, etc. but the island environment can take a toll on things. The cleaning team blows off and does some exterior cleaning weekly along with the thorough interior work. Not sure what your felt was lacking in items inside as you never mentioned anything to us. Best to you in your future house hunting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very responsive with questions and information. Having never been to BHI I called a few times before our trip and he was very helpful. The house was awesome and provided plenty of space and seating for our family of 7. The kitchen is well equipped for us to cook meals at home. We loved sitting on the front porch and all of the foliage around us! The golf carts worked perfectly. We took a few bike rides but a couple of the bikes could use some maintenance work. Dominic had warned me that by the end of the season he is not always aware of the condition of bicycles. Check in was super easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thanks so much for the kind review Debbie, very glad you loved our home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Trip #12

The biggest issue was the golf carts. One was deemed unsafe to drive by public safety. Neither had updated stickers which were paid for but we had to go get. The homeowner did replace the unsafe cart but not before we had rented a cart and we had to go and get the cart which we were happy to do. The outdoors definitely needed some repairs but inside everything worked. The beds could use new mattresses. There was a spacious pantry which was nice. It was nice to have a screened in deck and another deck not screened in. Bikes were decent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great facility. Adequate housing and amenities. Favorite spot of last 5 summer vacations
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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