Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach - Bald Head Island

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Two four person golf carts included with rental.

Rocking chair front porch with forest views

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Pool
Dryer
Gym
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bald Head Island, NC

Bay Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Bald Head Island Lighthouse
‪33 min walk‬
Bald Head Island Country Club
‪23 min walk‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach

Welcome to Sheltering Oaks, a 3Br/3Ba home in the maritime forest. Our home is just a short walk to the beach (under a quarter mile) and the Maritime Market (about a third of a mile). House is on a quiet cul-de-sac, down a private driveway, and is surrounded by beautiful live oaks and sabal palms. The house features two four person golf carts, a front porch with rocking chairs, a back screened in porch with dining table and rockers, an outdoor shower. The home has an open floor plan with two large bedrooms downstairs (each with attached full bath) and one bedroom upstairs with full bath. Home is equipped with everything you need for your vacation including tvs, dvds, Wii-U, games and puzzles, a record player and plenty of records, boogie boards, beach chairs, bikes, and a Weber grill. Listen to the roar of the ocean from the screened in porch. Upstairs bedroom has a door at top of stairs for added privacy.

A guest membership to the Bald Head Island Club is available, and can be rented for guest use for an additional fee by contacting the Club directly and letting them know that you are a guest at Sheltering Oaks. The Bald Head Island Club offers elegant dining, a beautiful private golf course, newly updated pools, croquet, tennis, and a gym. (Disclaimer: Guest Memberships are limited and not guaranteed.)

With no cars and a quiet island location, Bald Head Island is a unique, relaxing destination. Accessible only by passenger ferry, this island is a true gem. Visit pristine beaches, climb to the top of the historic Old Baldy lighthouse, or ride your bike around the island's tree canopied roads. Stop for a drink overlooking the marina and dine on the waterfront. Once you visit, you'll want to return!

**There is an external security camera on the premises, however it is turned off while guest are staying.

Also please note that there are wild animals on the island. It is not uncommon to see deer, turtles, frogs, toads, coyotes, snakes, and even alligators. Please be respectful of the wildlife and be sure to keep your trash in the designated locked trash receptacles!

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Property manager

Kristen Moyer

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Host approval required. No pets on furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter's payment constitutes agreement to abide by and be bound by the terms and conditions of the attached Vacation Rental Agreement.

Only licensed drivers may operate golf carts. Seat belts must be worn. Golf carts must be kept plugged in and charging when not in use.

Drivers License required to book. Host must approve your dog and are not allowed on furniture.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center. 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
Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Fishy Fishy Cafe
Frying Pan
Southport Smoke House
Locals Family Diner
Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach located?

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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

16 Jul, 2024

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

Awesome Location

I enjoyed being in the shade but so close to the beach and Maritime Way. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gardner M.

21 Aug, 2024

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

August BHI

We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks! The house had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan F.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect for us.

Perfect space for our family, perfect location, perfect amenities, perfect hosting. Certainly our first choice for a future visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

25 Oct, 2024

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

Cozy cottage

Nestled nicely on quiet forest street and conveniently right down the road from the market and Jailhouse restaurant. The house could use some updates but it was overall comfortable for a long weekend stay . The owner was easy to communicate with and accommodating .

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C., Florence

1 Jun, 2023

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

Mid-week getaway

Wonderful getaway for me and my daughter to celebrate her graduation from high school.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

10 Oct, 2022

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

Palm Court

Clean, great location, easy and relaxing. Loved our stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

6 Aug, 2019

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

Great location

Loved the location and close proximity to market and the beach. Owner was easy to work with and very accommodating to a change in our schedule.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

29 Jul, 2024

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

5 stars!

We enjoyed a week of island time at this great location! The home is an easy walk to the beach & short cart ride to the market. We loved the decor & bedroom sizes & layouts. Beautiful home nestled under live oaks & palms. Highly recommend & we hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn E.

26 Apr, 2023

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

Great vacation!

This was our first time on Bald Head and we had such a great trip. The house was so cute, clean and a great location! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

29 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect Oasis on a magical island

The house was just lovely and perfect for our Spring Break trip. It has everything you need and is walking or golf cart close to grocery store, coffee, shops, and restaurants.The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well appointed for cooking ‘at home’.A couple of things that were absolutely not deal breakers for us but may be to some others. One of the golf carts does have a fair amount of mildew/mold damage on the seats. It was great to have and we just laid blankets/towels down on it but if there’s any sensitivity to it it’s a good heads up.Checkout can be interesting if you’re not taking the early ferry out because a 10am checkout means that the tram will pick you up between 8:45-9:15, so you’re not really getting to experience that last day/morning on the island. With that said, they were accommodating and let us use the golf cart until 11, but we had some back and forth luggage drop off trips to harbor (tram won’t allow you to be picked up early as reservations align to ferry schedule).Overall we would definitely consider the house and hosts again!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

3 Oct, 2023

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

Great location, peaceful and close to the beach

Our stay was very relaxing, quiet home, close to the beach, fun for families! We enjoyed the beach, fishing, riding bikes and home-made and take-out meals on the screened in porch. The home is quite comfortable, we enjoyed the island wildlife, and appreciated having the dog along for the trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

18 Oct, 2022

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

GREAT BALD HEAD ISLAND STAY

This is a wonderfully located home in the center of BHI near the beach as well as near to the market. The attractive home is in a quiet and secluded spot.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spooner W.

1 Oct, 2022

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

Great, quiet location!

Really enjoyed our stay. The location is ideal if looking to get away some place quiet and secluded on bald head. Also appreciated that the furniture/appliances/etc were fairly new, especially compared to many other houses we have stayed at on the island! Overall a very comfortable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

erika h.

24 Feb, 2022

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

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I stayed for a long winter weekend and found everything to be perfect. Great house in a central location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

9 Apr, 2021

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

Best vacation spot ever!

Our stay on bald head island was simply amazing! The house was perfect in every way and the owners communicated every detail and quickly dealt with any questions we had. Perfect week had by all!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eddie P.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful week

The house was beautifully appointed and perfectly located. We had a delightful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

11 Oct, 2023

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

Terrific!

Really nice, well maintained house. Perfect for a small family. Central location on BHI! Close to everything but plenty of privacy for a relaxing stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

O A.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect for small families.

Location was about midway between the ends of the island, off Muscadyne Way, closest to South Beach and walkable to the nearest beach access. Short ride to market, restaurants and shops. Maritime forest area, so shady but minimal breeze. Other cottages very close but screened by vegetation. A few minor issues but host responded quickly. Perfect for family with small kids. Very comfortable. Pet friendly with prior approval. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

10 Jan, 2019

Great location on the island!

Home is cozy! Location is superb... close to market & beach. 2 golf carts a plus. We had a great time and hope to get back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie G., Rutherfordton

27 May, 2023

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks. The location was perfect for going to the beach and getting to the market. We loved how it was nestled in off the road. It is a very cozy home. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

20 Mar, 2023

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

March long weekend

Long weekend, great stay. No issues. Great location near the market and beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

22 Mar, 2021

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

Good Get Away

We had a great time at Sheltering Oaks. Very nice location. Perfect for our family to have a quick trip to BHI. Thanks to Kristen for her advise on our travel plans and ferry schedule.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

30 Mar, 2024

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

Easy stay for Senior parents

The house was great, well maintained. Great location, two minutes from the beach, we could hear the ocean at night. Long ramp and two large bedrooms on the first floor worked perfectly for my senior parents. What a blessing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

21 Apr, 2023

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

Beautiful, central, private spot

Perfectly located near the only market on the island and a quick cart ride to the beach. The house is clean, comfortable, and felt quiet and private amongst the palms. The host was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023