Original Lightkeep's Cottage, Oceanfront Cottage, BHI

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8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bald Head Island, NC

Kent Mitchell Nature Trail11 min walk
Bald Head Island Conservancy13 min walk
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)51 min drive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the locat...

Lara C.

Nov 28, 2021

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bath 1

Bath 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

The natural wood paneling of this beautiful historic cottage will take you back to the era of its original owner: the beloved, namesake lighthouse keeper. The recent renovations create an attractive contrast with the old-fashioned surroundings. Enjoy a relaxing getaway at this traditional, historic cottage offering panoramic views of the ocean. Sleeps 6 (max.). 3 bedrooms (1Q-1Q-2T). 2 full baths. (1) 4 passenger cart. Direct beach access. Friday / Friday. 5:30 p.m. arrival / 11:30 a.m. departure.

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Reservations at Bald Head Island

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Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Smith Island Museum of History and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher 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

Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 11 min walk
Bald Head Island Conservancy - 13 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Fishy Fishy Cafe
Frying Pan
Provision Company
Southport Tap and Cellar
Locals Family Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Lightkeep's Cottage, Oceanfront Cottage, BHI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Lightkeep's Cottage, Oceanfront Cottage, BHI?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Lightkeep's Cottage, Oceanfront Cottage, BHI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Original Lightkeep's Cottage, Oceanfront Cottage, BHI located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

28 Nov 2021

Our favorite vacation rental ever!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Am I nervous to give our honest review? Yes, because selfishly you will all want to book it! : ) Since we can’t stay here year-round, we’ll hope a couple weeks are left for us each year to rent Captain Charlie’s III after this review. We have stayed in many vacation rentals and this now tops our list for several reasons. Captain Charlie’s III is filled with charm, history, and simple luxuries. The beds are incredibly comfortable, new furniture throughout, a stocked kitchen, and I haven’t even gotten to the best part: the VIEW! You cannot beat this location. From the living room, I watched the sun rise and set each day and it was glorious. The kids could run out on the beach from the private pathway and you are right down near South Beach. For our whole family, our visit was a gift. Previous reviews had mentioned the house being rustic and I’d change that to historic. It’s a lovely cottage with - from what we could tell - original restored floors and the best seaside deck. It does need a new microwave and shower curtain, but those are such a small things to mention compared to all we enjoyed. We dined on the deck and celebrated our oldest 10th birthday with the waves lapping on the shore in the distance. We slept in. We collected shells and saw the most beautiful stars with our kids. We wish we could move in! A return visit or 12 will have to suffice. Many thanks to the home’s owners for sharing this special place. Counting the days till our return...

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10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

14 Oct 2021

The Most Relaxing Weekend

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Perry Hall, MD

24 Sept 2021

Captain Charlies 3

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is absolutely great. Great views and easy access to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked. There were plenty of towels. But I expected the house to be clean and everything in working order. The shower curtain was covered in black mold and there was black mold in the bath tub grout. The air ducts were filled with dirt and dust. So much for the the extra Covid cleaning. The stove vent would not operate because the filter was dirty. The kitchen trash can needed to be cleaned. One of the porch rockers was broken. I inquired about the rain curtains on the golf cart and was assured the curtains were there. Upon arrival there were no rain curtains on the golf cart which made for a wet ride. We truly loved the house but will need to rethink about renting again.

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10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

5 Sept 2021

Perfect vacation location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Adorable oceanfront cottage with lots of history and direct beach access. Comfortable and well appointed. Kitchen has most things you would need. Mike's Bites is right around the corner. Porch overlooking the beach can't be beat day or evening to watch sunsets. Walking distance to Shoal's Club. Can't be beat!

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8/10 Good

Stephen P.

27 June 2021

BHI Trip #2

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in Captain Charlie’s 1 our first trip and it was really nice to return to BHI with 2 bathrooms this time. I think the privacy of CC3 vs CC1 is better. The view is good, maybe not as picturesque as CC1 with the walking trail and high dunes but still very nice. Overall I would recommend staying here. It’s an old house and there are old house things such as doors that aren’t tight, older fixtures, etc but it’s hard to beat the view and the location.