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Beautiful ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Marina
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beautiful ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island

Fantastic to wake up in the morning and look out over the Atlantic. Reverse floor plans home with 2 br, both with private baths, on lower lever. Master br has a private porch with a swing to enjoy a lazy afternoon. Second br has bunk beds plus a queen bed too accommodate up to 4 guests. Upper level with kitchen, dining area and living room. Enjoy the great ocean views. Easy walking distance to the ocean. I have memberships in both the Shoals and BHI clubs so a temporary membership is available to purchase for either. There are 2 four seat golf carts for your use. Not a better place to relax on the island

Property manager

Carol Hipps
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Exterior detail

Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (112 reviews)
Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Flora's Bluff, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 18 min walk - 1.5 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 ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful ocean view home on amazing Bald Head Island located?

Located in Flora's Bluff, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Perfect BHI Location

Charming home we were happy to call home for a long weekend at Bald Head Island. Coastal Chic Decor and a perfect mid-island, close to the beach location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Relaxing week at an adorable house - fantastic host

The property is well-maintained, and Carol is a fantastic host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Great view and location

We loved having breakfast on the upstairs porch overlooking the ocean. House and carts were in good condition and everything was clean. Short ride to the market and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Beautiful home with an ocean view !

Nice home with comfy beds . Great room is awesome . Kitchen is very well equipped. Both golf carts are nice . I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Fantastic getaway in a great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property is well equipped and a very short walk to the beach. We especially enjoyed the views from the upper deck. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Loved Sail 4 Fun!

What a great place to stay. We have been coming to BGI for a number of years and this home is perfect for the two pf us. Great location, wonderful home and relaxing ocean view. We will be staying here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Excellent location!

The house was perfect for the two of us. Clean and comfortable, with a great view from the top floor and deck, and easy access to the beach. We hope to return for another stay soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Great week at the beach

Convenient location; short walk to the beach but great views on south beach at BHI. No bad surprises. Very comfortable. Know that there are 3 levels so lots of stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Beautiful Home in Perfect Location

The home was perfect for our small family! We spent long days at the Shoals Club and also enjoyed being able to walk to the beach in the evenings. The Shibumi shade was much appreciated - it worked better than the umbrellas at the club. We saw details of the full moon from the deck with the telescope and loved the expansive view of the ocean from the living room and deck. We’d like to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara F.

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

Cute place close to the beach

This is a cute 2 bedroom house, right across from South Beach. There is a view of the ocean from the living room. It has recently been renovated, and is a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sumi G., charlotte, NC

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

Wonderful rental on bald head

Wonderful rental for the family. The path to the beach was simple and a quick walk. The open concept living, dining and kitchen was great for everyone to be together yet apart. Thanks for a great vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Wonderful week

Carol's house was perfect for the three of us and there's plenty of space for more. Very nice bedrooms and baths, great ocean views, close to the beach, and a generously sized main room and kitchen, which was super comfortable when family (from all over US) staying in other houses stopped by. Loved the top deck for coffee in the morning and drinks at night. Excellent communication and our travel went well smoothly too -- happy about all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Anniversary trip

Wonderful experience! House as advertised, views better than pictures. The house sits up on a hill providing sweeping view of the ocean, albeit over and between rooftops. Host was quick to respond to questions and very good to work with. This house is perfect for a small family or couple. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina D.

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

BHI Wedding

This was the perfect house for the most wonderful wedding! Great location, well appointed and very clean. We would absolutely come back…to BHI and this house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

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

Killegray Ridge

Killegray Ridge is a great location on the island with incredible views of the ocean. House was perfect! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Relaxing, clean home with a great view!

We've stayed on Bald Head Island several times before finding this wonderful home! We agreed this was the best VRBO on the island! Relaxing, clean and we had a beautiful view of the ocean. Amenities were fantastic! Well stocked coffee! And we were greeted with a bottle of wine with a thoughtful welcome note!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Spectacular Bald Head property!

I booked a 3-night stay for my parents at this property and after leaving, they immediately started making plans to come back. Awesome location, incredible views, sparkling clean, nicely decorated, and peaceful. This was a very special trip for them and I am so grateful to the host for making their time so wonderful! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Andy C

Great view, nice sunsets, windy but enjoyable, getting around on golf carts was a blast (no cars), enjoyed conservancy park(s), admired natural island preservation, house was clean, bedding comfortable, kitchen had good utensils, fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Fantastic home in a beautiful location

We have been coming to the island for 20 years now, and this is one of the few houses we’ve stayed at that we would have no hesitations about returning to. The house was clean, outfitted well, and the layout was perfect for a small family. The furniture and decor were proportioned well and took advantage of the space. This never happens, but somehow, the view was actually better and more beautiful than the photos suggest. The owner was extremely communicative and responded immediately. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin W.

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

Wonderful Retreat

This was a girls trip with 5 women and Carol's house was the perfect spot for us to get away from work, children, life, etc and relax. Carol was EXTREMELY prompt in responding to a couple of issues we had and everything was fixed and just perfect. The view off the upstairs balcony is perfect to check out and read a book or enjoy a glass of wine. Everything we needed was available in the kitchen. The golf carts were perfect, plus the extra perk of having 4 bikes was amazing to explore the island. The location is also ideal being right in between the east beach and the central area with the shops and market. I would highly recommend this beach oasis on Bald Head.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Terri G.

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

Not good enough

Good location and overall nice design. However, the bed was very uncomfortable, the pillows were cheap and lumpy, and the floor left our feet or socks dirty after ten minutes. The door lock required an arm wrestle to open every time. We were subjected to a claim against our insurance coverage for damages to the golf cart we didn’t even drive. We won’t be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay. Carol was great at communicating and made sure we had beach towels at our request. The house is beautiful and well equipped and evenings on the upper porch watching the water at twilight were wonderful. We cook a lot and make our favorite meals on vacation. The kitchen had almost everything we needed, except for measuring cups. If you’re cooking or baking, maybe bring some with you. Otherwise, we found everything from cheese graters to bottle openers. For my wife and I, the master bed was a bit hard and we didn’t get the best sleep. We made up for that with afternoon naps on the plush and comfy sofa and relaxing at the beach which is a quick 5 minute walk away. The provided beach chairs were wonderful. Carol even had bottles of sunscreen available for us. We were really pleased with Sail 4 Fun. We’ve stayed in a lot of places on BHI and this one was great. Perfectly situated for easy walks over to the beach every day and cozy and comfortable after a long day in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amie E.

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

Super house

Clean. Nice view. Enjoyed the hammock. Loved all the bikes. Perfect huge sectional couch for lounging with teenagers to watch movies and do puzzles. The golf cart that we were able to use was new but very sluggish. Mattress in master bedroom could stand an upgrade. Not the most comfortable one I’ve ever slept on. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway for Families!

Our Thanksgiving stay at your Bald Head Island house was absolutely wonderful! The kids especially adored the bunk bed room, which became their own little haven. The ocean view from the house was simply breathtaking, providing a constant source of entertainment and relaxation. The house itself was spotless and perfectly equipped for a comfortable stay. All the amenities were in excellent condition and met all our needs. The only minor suggestion I would offer is that upgrading the cookware would be a great improvement. Overall, we had a truly magical Thanksgiving experience at your home. The kids had so much fun exploring the island, and we all enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the setting. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! Highlights: Perfect for families with kids (especially the bunk bed room!) Spectacular ocean view Clean and well-maintained house Excellent amenities Suggestions: Consider upgrading the cookware We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a perfect family vacation on Bald Head Island. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carol Hipps

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Hi There,

I’m a dentist in Raleigh, N.C. , just retired, and am lucky enough to of just acquired this lovely home. I enjoy traveling as much as possible and sailing. Have owned properties on the island for over 30 years and Bald Head is my favorite place. My languages are English, French, Italian and very very bad Spanish if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Why they chose this property

From the moment you hop on the ferry in Southport the stress just seems to drop. One of my favorite things about coming to the island is just riding the ferry up top with the breeze and sun. You can paddle board, canoe, charter a sail trip at the harbor, bike ride or just hang out at the beach. The house has an upper deck with great views of the ocean which is perfect with a glass of wine. I have memberships in both the Shoals and Bald Head clubs if you wish to make use of them. I’m sure you’ll have a fabulous time

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Premier Host

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