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Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

Holiday home in Bald Head Island with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Coffee maker, blender, toaster, air popper, new pots and pans

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bald Head Island Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

First Floor Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Third Floor Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

Shell Cottage at Cape Fear Station invites you to Bald Head Island! BHI is a unique and peaceful island accessible by a 20 minute passenger ferry or private yacht. The island has golf carts and biking as the mode of transportation. Shell Cottage is within walking/biking distance to East Beach—one of the most favored beaches on the island—Turtle Conservancy, and Mike's Bites. Shoals Club is located conveniently close with a temporary membership available with a daily/weekly pass for an additional fee. The Maritime Market (grocery) is located 8 minutes by golf cart from the house with shopping and spa available. The Marina is located 12 minutes from the house with restaurants and many activities available.

Long term rentals welcome. 1 month to 3 months available. Discounts applied.

A charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with a newly added bathroom and 2nd bedroom to make your family visit more comfortable. The house has a fully equipped galley kitchen, two flat screen TV's with cable, wifi/reliable internet, beach/bath towels, and bed linens. The house is equipped with a wealth of amenities including beach chairs, boogie boards, pop up tents, beach toys, youth sports equipment, movies, books, and games.

The cottage has one 4 person golf cart provided for guest use. 4 adult bicycles and 2 kid bicycles are available for renter use (conditions vary due to beach climate).

Complimentary starter supplies of cleaning products, paper towels and bath tissue. House is professionally cleaned between each guest.

Early check in and late check out available depending on schedule. Please check with owner regarding availability of check in/out schedule. Sleeps up to 4 people. Rental insurance is required in lieu of a security deposit.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Cape Fear Station, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island, is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Frying Pan
  • Oliver's on the Cape Fear
  • Provision Company

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! located?

Located in Cape Fear Station, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and convenient. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a couple's getaway! It is in a great location on the island with quick access to everything but also still with lots of privacy. Dianne was one of the best hosts I have stayed with - super accommodating and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly lovely home and base to enjoy the wonderful island. The layout of the space was great and we enjoyed the table nook as a nice spot to eat and chat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bennett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect get-away spot! It's a small house, tall and narrow, but beautifully constructed, with lots of little nooks that make great use of the space. The same can be said of the kitchen, which despite being quite petite was one of the best-stocked I've experienced in a rental home—my husband and I had everything we needed to cook up a Thanksgiving dinner! Dianne was a gracious, accommodating and communicate host. Highly recommended for a couple or small family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at a wonderful cottage hosted by the most responsive property owner. Beds and pillows were comfy, golf cart was new and in good shape, kitchen well equipped and loved the convenient East Beach location. Family was super pleased with our stay and expect to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best property on the Island! Stocked with everything you could need and super close to the beach, market and activities. It was so nice to not have to worry about chairs, bikes or anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay here! Property is exactly as described….pretty decor, comfortable beds, had everything we needed! Host was fantastic with communication and helpful in every way. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Great stay

We had a great time and stay! This would be our 3rd time staying at this home. We love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

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

Wonderful Stay @ Shell Cottage

Even better than the photos! Perfect location between the Turtle Conservatory and the Shoals Club, and a qu
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

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

Mother’s Day Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. We came to BHI for a 3 night Mother’s Day getaway. The home was exactly what our family needed. The location was great and the house was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aron K.

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

Relaxing, worry free stay

Shell Cottage is in a quaint spot in the woods, yet only a few minutes to the beach by golf cart. We found the place quite comfortable and in immaculate condition. We'd stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great weekend getaway with my family! The house was stocked with a few games, Legos and lots of beach toys. The kids bikes fit my two kids well and we really did not need to bring a thing for the kids but food and clothes. The beaches were beautiful and pretty empty. We joined the Shoals Club for the two days. We felt like it was nice but unnecessary unless you plan to eat out often. It’s always a big plus when the beds are comfortable and we all found that to be the case. We’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise N.

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

Great location, great use of space

We so enjoyed our visit. We loved the location, the two golf carts and the layout. We made all our meals and the compact kitchen really worked. We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time and would definitely stay again. The place had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay at Shell Cottage, Dianne was wonderful with booking and communications. We’ve stayed at a variety of places on BHI, and this location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Shell Cottage

Great location, accommodations and Diane the host goes above and beyond to help with all logistics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna A.

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

Great

We had a great time this trip and Diane will go above and beyond to make your stay great, she is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

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

Excellent Week Vacation

We had a blast the entire week and loved our stay. Highly recommend Shell Cottage for couples or small families looking for a great location and house on Bald Head Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia T.

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

Great place!

Such a cute place! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne B.

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

Bald head fun

Fun in the tree house
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Beautiful house

We had a wonderful stay! House was very nice and clean and our host was super friendly! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Great for relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful stay! Check in was easy and home was everything we anticipated. The layout was perfect and furniture super comfortable. Easy drive to beach and on best end of island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

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

Loved this place!

10/10 stars! Loved the Sunset Cottage and location. Perfect place for a couple or small family. Diane was very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

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

Great stay

Great cottage in prime location close to beach and Shoals Club! Master bedroom is lovely and basement guest room would be great for little kids or my big teenager loved having his own little hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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