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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Crofter Upstairs Bedroom Suite
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom Suite (first floor)
1 King Bed
Upstairs Front BR (private bath)
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Rear Bedroom Suite
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Crofter Bedroom Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath first floor
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Front Bedroom Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Rear Bedroom Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest
IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTE: From Memorial Day weekend through the second week in August our home ONLY rents BY THE WEEK from SUNDAY to SUNDAY. All booking requests for reservations during the last week of May, JUNE, JULY, and the first 2 weeks of AUGUST must be for a SUNDAY TO SUNDAY booking or the reservation request will not be considered for approval.
During NON-summer months AFTER the second week of August UNTIL Memorial Day weekend our home MAY be available for minimum 3 day rentals depending on the month and week and how close to your reservation date you are booking (we normally only approve requests for reservations that are less than one week in duration if they are made less than 30 days prior to arrival since we like to leave our calendar open for and give preference to families who want to book a weekly rental instead of just a 3 night weekend rental. Off season HOLIDAY WEEKEND rentals normally require a minimum 4 night rental unless booked one month or less prior to the reservation start date). Please send an inquiry if you want to book for less than a week during the non-summer non-peak season and we will let you know if the particular time period you want to book is available since we give priority to weekly rentals but do accept a request for a “long weekend” rental of just 3 nights during non-summer months for non holiday weekends if the request is made less than 30 days in advance of arrival date on a non holiday weekend or less than 7 days in advance of arrival date if it is a holiday weekend.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, the beauty & serenity of being tucked into the edge of the maritime forest right before the forest transitions into beach topography AND a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head Island. This is the last non-private beach access before the developed portion of Bald Head Island transitions from a dozen or so homes north of the beach access into miles and miles of undeveloped beach. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS is also near the Shoals Club. A 4 and a 6 seat golf cart to explore the island are included in the rental.
I'm Tom and my background is Design-Build and interior design and my "better half" is Lindy and her background is interior design and international furniture sales. We are SuperHosts on the "other site" and Premier Hosts on this site for the 6 bedroom vacation rental we do on our farm near Chapel Hill NC and have enjoyed hosting VRBO guests on our farm so much that we bought this home on Bald Head Island to do our "design and construction magic" and open it up to other families to enjoy.
Here is what differentiates our Bald Head home from the typical Bald Head home:
1. A quiet and shaded maritime forest setting where the maritime forest is beginning its transition into beach topography yet only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head
2. The contemporary and comfortable design flair of the interior
3. Large "retreat style" bedrooms that are well-separated (no two bedrooms or bathrooms share a common wall) and give folks a chance to get away from the group and have privacy when they want some autonomy.
4. Two over-sized screen porches as well as an open deck , pergola and patio, all on the sunny south side of the home providing a myriad of options for outdoor living .
Best of Both Worlds is located on a quiet street in the edge of the maritime forest yet so close to the ocean the sounds of the breaking waves can lull you to sleep at night.
Enter the beach access that is only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk from our home and turn to your left and walk past the handful of remaining houses on the island and then you could literally walk for hours and see nothing but nature and the undisturbed beauty of miles and miles of untouched undeveloped Atlantic ocean front. No homes. No roads. No artificial dunes. Just literally miles and miles of nature and the Atlantic Ocean taking its course and sculpting the topography without man's interference.
During NON-summer months AFTER the second week of August UNTIL Memorial Day weekend our home MAY be available for minimum 3 day rentals depending on the month and week and how close to your reservation date you are booking (we normally only approve requests for reservations that are less than one week in duration if they are made less than 30 days prior to arrival since we like to leave our calendar open for and give preference to families who want to book a weekly rental instead of just a 3 night weekend rental. Off season HOLIDAY WEEKEND rentals normally require a minimum 4 night rental unless booked one month or less prior to the reservation start date). Please send an inquiry if you want to book for less than a week during the non-summer non-peak season and we will let you know if the particular time period you want to book is available since we give priority to weekly rentals but do accept a request for a “long weekend” rental of just 3 nights during non-summer months for non holiday weekends if the request is made less than 30 days in advance of arrival date on a non holiday weekend or less than 7 days in advance of arrival date if it is a holiday weekend.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, the beauty & serenity of being tucked into the edge of the maritime forest right before the forest transitions into beach topography AND a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head Island. This is the last non-private beach access before the developed portion of Bald Head Island transitions from a dozen or so homes north of the beach access into miles and miles of undeveloped beach. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS is also near the Shoals Club. A 4 and a 6 seat golf cart to explore the island are included in the rental.
I'm Tom and my background is Design-Build and interior design and my "better half" is Lindy and her background is interior design and international furniture sales. We are SuperHosts on the "other site" and Premier Hosts on this site for the 6 bedroom vacation rental we do on our farm near Chapel Hill NC and have enjoyed hosting VRBO guests on our farm so much that we bought this home on Bald Head Island to do our "design and construction magic" and open it up to other families to enjoy.
Here is what differentiates our Bald Head home from the typical Bald Head home:
1. A quiet and shaded maritime forest setting where the maritime forest is beginning its transition into beach topography yet only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head
2. The contemporary and comfortable design flair of the interior
3. Large "retreat style" bedrooms that are well-separated (no two bedrooms or bathrooms share a common wall) and give folks a chance to get away from the group and have privacy when they want some autonomy.
4. Two over-sized screen porches as well as an open deck , pergola and patio, all on the sunny south side of the home providing a myriad of options for outdoor living .
Best of Both Worlds is located on a quiet street in the edge of the maritime forest yet so close to the ocean the sounds of the breaking waves can lull you to sleep at night.
Enter the beach access that is only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk from our home and turn to your left and walk past the handful of remaining houses on the island and then you could literally walk for hours and see nothing but nature and the undisturbed beauty of miles and miles of untouched undeveloped Atlantic ocean front. No homes. No roads. No artificial dunes. Just literally miles and miles of nature and the Atlantic Ocean taking its course and sculpting the topography without man's interference.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
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About the area
Bald Head Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape Fear Station, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. 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
- Bald Head Island Conservancy - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fishy Fishy Cafe
- Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
- Oliver's on the Cape Fear
- Frying Pan
- Loco Jo's Grill
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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21 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke H.
14 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brooke H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa B.
24 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Teresa B.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe B.
8 Jun, 2025
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Joe B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
3 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Off Season Stay
Emily C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly A.
5 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent Bald Head home
Molly A.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Molly A.
22 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent!
Molly A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin D.
12 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as excellent as the first time!
Erin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jaime W.
18 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Jaime W.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ami L.
21 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Ami L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew A.
18 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and dog friendly home near east beach
Andrew A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Howard K.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a week!
Howard K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonya S.
7 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Sonya S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia R.
8 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply FABULOUS!!
Patricia R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda K.
29 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and amazing owners
Amanda K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chip B.
8 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chip & Cindy
Chip B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
2 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Brian M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jane K.
12 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and wonderful location
Mary Jane K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
1 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best house
Sarah W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ali W.
14 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Ali W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
shula b.
4 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house, wonderful week
shula b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
shula b.
27 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bald Head Island vacation
shula b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica F.
1 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Jessica F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
John M.
21 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Trip
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy L.
26 Jul, 2023
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Amazing Week in Best of Both Worlds.
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About the host
Hosted by Tom and Lindy
I am a retired Design-Build guy and Lindy is a retired interior design gal. Even though we are both retired from doing projects for other clients we still like to dabble with our own personal projects and do about one project each year. Last year we transformed our farm in the Chapel Hill area into a park-like oasis that stays rented on VRBO and the other major online booking site virtually non-stop. We lived at BHI last Spring and worked on this project 7 days a week for 3 months. The photos shown online do not include approx 30% of the furniture nor do the photos include the smart flat screen TV’s in every living area and bedroom. We encourage our guests to unplug from TV’s and computers and smart phones when they visit BHI but do acknowledge that sometimes we all need to plug back in and catch up on new or biz or friends so we do provide very fast and reliable internet with a mesh network that pushes the signal out into the yard and to to crofter.
Why they chose this property
Location. Location. Location.....tucked into the edge of the maritime forest where the forest begins its transition to beach topography and only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to the best non-private beach access on BHI since that beach access is the last non-private beach access and is the gateway to explore literally miles and miles of undeveloped unspoiled beach.
What makes this property unique
Add to this location our design and construction expertise and you have a beautiful home in an ideal location.
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