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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪30 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Howards Haven

Enjoy this beautiful golf course view villa. Just steps away from the beach access #13 and steps away from the prestigious Bald Head Island Club. Comes equipped with two 4 passenger golf carts.

This is a 3 bedroom 21/2 bathroom villa with 1 king, 1 queen and 2 twins beds in the loft area.
A BHI GUEST club membership is available for separate purchase. The guest club membership includes all BHI club amenities, including golf, pools, tennis, fitness center and dining.

TV's available in every room.

Chairs and table available on the deck where you can observe the golfers finishing up their rounds on the 18th green.

***other items included with our villa:
Keurig and regular coffee maker
Air Fryer
Crock Pot
Blender
2 Pack N Plays
1 High Chair

*all linens included with rental

****Saturday turn day Memorial Day through Labor Day, *****based on availability other check in/check out days may be available

Please contact the Bald Head Island Club directly for guest membership.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Have 2 pack-n plays. 1 high chair. Beach toys
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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
Smoking allowed on decks

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please take out trash and turn sign to YES
Please make sure key is returned to lockbox
Please make sure golf carts are charging
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Golf Cart- must have valid driver’s license and insurance.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2154318vb
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

Located in Bald Head Island, this villa is next to a golf course and on 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 Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bald Head Island Country Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Locals Family Diner
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Oliver's on the Cape Fear
  • Loco Jo's Grill

Frequently asked questions

Is Howards Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howards Haven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howards Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howards Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howards Haven located?

Located in Bald Head Island, this beachfront villa is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of Bay Beach, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Smith Island Museum of History. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute villa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience. House was clean easy to navigate from. And the alligator sitings are plentiful. Definitely will keep this one as my favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and the alligator sightings. I appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to the beach, BHI club, Marina, and market.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, great location - easy access to pool, beach, golf. Would love to rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and exactly as described! Watched the alligators and golf from the back deck, and only a minute walk to the beach. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

F Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and located villa at Bald Head Island. This was a comfortable and convenient place for our family vacation. The place was clean and stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time staying in Howard’s Haven. It is a perfect location to the beach as well as the BHI club.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
We are happy to hear you had a great time and we’re happy with the location. We hope you will consider staying with us if you visit the island again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great Villa.

This is a great villa for a family or a couple. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Very easy to communicate with. Very nice renters.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth J.

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

very nice place on the island

great location close to BHI club, house as advertised, we'll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loves the Villas on BHI, and we definitely enjoyed our say at Howards Haven. The Villa had exceptional renovations and a great panoramic view of the canals, 18th hole, and sunset in the evening. We had a great time walking to the pool and ocean. We need to stay 2 weeks next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cullen S.

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

BHI Villa

Great trip - host was very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Beautiful views and great location

Owner was great to work with. She handled any issues instantly. Has a great view of the 18th hole and walking distance to BHI Club. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mica B.

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

Wonderful stay

The home is well appointed and cozy. Very comfortable. Great communication with the owner
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Howards Haven. It was nice that they have beach chairs and sand toys so that we didn't have to pack those. It was so helpful to have 2 golf carts. Our kids loved getting to alligators daily in the water by the house. But best of all was location. We went to the BHI club everyday and being so close to the club was amazing! Also, the kitchen was very well stocked.
The sunset at the beach access across from the house.
A morning rainbow and alligator sighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

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

Bald Head Island

Villa was nice great location. Disappointed that there weren’t many dining options and shops closed very early
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We understand your disappointment with the limited dining and shop hours.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren O.

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

Best vacation

This Villa is perfect for a family. We enjoyed our stay so much. The location is excellent, especially being walking distance to the BHI club. The hostess took such good care of us. We had a small issue with a golf cart, and she went out of her way to resolve it in no time. I highly recommend this villa and will be renting it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Wedding weekend fun!

Perfect cottage for a small group. Location is beautiful & centrally located. The house was clean & well-appointed. Aimee was a great host…responsive & easy to work with. We had some scheduling logistics to deal with and Aimee was very accommodating. We highly recommend the property & hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Well equipped condo

Enjoyed out stay at this charming little condo. The property manager was very easy to communicate with. Kitchen had everything you could think of. The beds were comfortable and location was wonderful. The house comes with two golf carts. One is a little faster with cover so if it rains you can still get around.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Extremely Impressed with this Villa!

This villa is gorgeous; the pictures don't do it justice. It was spotlessly clean, light and bright. The decor is charming and the panoramic view of the golf course and club house are absolutely fantastic. The location is perfect, close to everything and the 2 golf carts are a plus. I was there for my best friend's son's wedding and there was a problem with the Mother of the Groom's golf cart from another rental - the extra golf cart saved the day for them and they are so grateful. (Please note that I've known the family for over 30 years and knew they would take excellent care of the borrowed golf cart.). I had some questions and the owner responded quickly, and I love the picture of the owner's beautiful family in the dining area - it's a nice personal touch and makes a connection.It was my first time visiting BHI and this villa really made my trip wonderful. It's a truly special place and I highly recommend staying at Howard's Haven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Parker H.

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

Week at Bald Head

property is well maintained and well decorated. There was a really loud group next door that stayed the whole week with music, etc, but you can't control that. The BHIsland club was a pain to deal with. We thought the old pool was usable as a lap lane and they screamed at us for using it. Said we had to live there. My two daughters are competitive swimming so that was a bummer. Won't use that club will go to Shoals again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meghan A.

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

Beautiful location, needs better upkeep

We had the pleasure of staying at this house while attending the wedding of a dear friend. As expected, it’s a wonderful location on a beautiful island and was perfect for our weekend stay. You can walk to the beach or country club! The house is lovely and was clean on the surface when we arrived. Everything was in order as expected. However, the longer we were there we couldn’t help but notice the lack of upkeep. The house had cobwebs and spider webs in nearly every corner (inside and outside) - along with many actual spiders. Overall it didn’t take away from the amazing memories we made, but it felt like the home really needed some TLC from its owners. Our best guess is that we were one of the first rental groups of the summer season. I would expect there to be time to do a deep clean before the high rental season begins for the price. Also, one of the golf carts was struggling to keep up with the newer one in the garage despite always being charged. Not a big problem, but it may be in need of maintenance or replacement. We did get to see the alligator behind the house, and it really made our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for 4 adults. It was the first time we stayed in Baldhead. House is right on the golf course and we enjoyed watching the golfers each day. A short walk to the beautiful beach. We purchased the guest passes for the country club and enjoyed a great dinner and a day by the pool. House had all the amenities- only negative was beach chairs. The ones that were there were in bad condition. I had spoken to the owner prior about beach chairs and she said she no longer provides because people steal them which I understand however when you rent a beach house it’s nice to have chairs and an umbrella provided. Overall I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honest R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. So nice to have everything there to make life easy. And very nice carts to get around the island. Thank you Aimee!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2026
Thank you for staying with me! I am so glad you enjoyed the location and the golf carts. I hope to host you again on your next trip to Bald Head Island!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable and loved having the golf cart available
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you Judy! It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

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

Nice place

Place was as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aimee Howard

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I’m from Charlotte NC, recently relocated full time to Southport. Hosting on VRBO is a joy for me as it enables me to introduce visitors to the unique appeal BHI. I take pleasure in highlighting local sites and ensuring guests have a cozy experience. Meeting diverse individuals and enhancing their travel experiences is incredibly fulfilling."

Why they chose this property

The Villa is perfectly situated on the 18th green, just a short stroll from Beach Access 13. This serene retreat allows you to immerse yourself in nature, unwind, and relish the beauty of the surroundings. It's the ideal getaway for relaxation and enjoying the coastal atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

My property is truly unique as it has been a cherished family home since its construction as one of the first villas on Bald Head Island. This rich history adds character and warmth, making it more than just a vacation rental. It embodies the spirit of family gatherings and lasting memories, offering guests a genuine sense of belonging in a beautiful setting.

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