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Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine

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A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a large rug, and a sofa.
A covered porch with a wooden table and green chairs, wooden beams, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living area with high ceilings, wooden beams, a large window, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
A modern two-story house with large windows and a wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom/Office

2 Single Beds

Crofter

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

2 Single Beds

Tree House

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Crofter

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Powder

Toilet

Upstairs Guest bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • The Pub Of Southport
  • Locals Family Diner
  • ‪Market Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine on 26 Dec 2026 start from AU$5,029, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Morning Light - Featured Home in 2010 Haven Magazine located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 miles (3 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. 73 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in an amazing setting! Hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location—very easy to get to the market and the shops. Short golf cart ride to the beach and clubs. The maritime forest is our favorite spot—so peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! House was beautiful. We throughly enjoyed the view from the floor to ceiling windows. Can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A place like no other

Morning Light is one of our favorite places to stay, anywhere on the planet. The site, architecture, and design are all sublime. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Happy Place

The place was beautiful and spacious. We loved it and enjoyed our time. The owners were wonderful and helpful when we needed anything. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house

We love this house. It’s well appointed and makes you feel like you are in a tropical paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house and hosts!

We had a great time staying at Morning Light. Harper and Plunkett were very welcoming and always just a phone call away. Will definitely try to get back some day :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
thank you all for the review, and please come back anytime!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, very well appointed, well located house. Two sticking points: one isolated room smelled strongly of mold (we stopped using it) and bugs. We had ants in the food closet by the refrigerator and some large, flying roaches. The scale of the latter problem depended on who encountered the roach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pictures don’t do it justice!

Easily the most beautiful property we’ve stayed at on the island. This house is STUNNING! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Bald Head house

We really enjoyed our stay at Morning Light. The home is well appointed and very beautiful. Nice tranquil forest views. Convenient to market and beach. Nice linens. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2020
Thanks Mimi! It was a pleasure to have your family at Morning Light and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We stayed at Morning Light with my adult sons and their girlfriends. The house is made to have family. The common areas are inviting and make for great dinners and game nights. The rooms provide space and privacy. Location is close to beach and the Mercantile. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The breathtaking tree house that never ends

When you walk up to this house you will be amazed by the decor and every detail of your stay. The house is huge and surrounded by the maritime forest. We enjoyed the house and the island and we await the opportunity to be able to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, serene, immaculate

We loved staying at Morning Light even though the weather didn’t cooperate during our weekend trip. The house is gorgeous, with everything we needed and more. Comfortable beds. Peaceful wooded setting. Incredible architecture, decor, and furnishings. The host was friendly, attentive and helpful throughout! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

What a beautiful house to spend Christmas in. The owners were so sweet and helpful. The setting was gorgeous, and the house was so comfortable and perfect for a winter-time stay. Two of us in our little group are architects, so we could definitely appreciate the house's thoughtful design - really we all did. SUCH a good vibe in this place. We would definitely like to return to this house in the warmer months so we could take advantage of the wonderful screened porch and decks more! To the owners...thank you so much for your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2021
It was our pleasure. Please come back ! Bald Head itself is a magical experience year round. We have been living it for 34 years and we love to enhance the whole experience through our home. Thanks for the review! We loved meeting you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gracious Island Beauty

What a treat to stay in this uniquely beautiful home! Every expansive window draws in the light and shadow and stories of the island forest that surrounds it. Thank you for sharing the warmth and artistry of your home with our family. Thank you for the gracious extras you provide and for the wonderful kitchen and dining table that became the centerpiece for our meals and game nights. Thank you for so graciously providing items for our grandbaby to use. Thank you for providing a bocce set (we had a family tournament at the Point — so memorable). It was a gift to our family to create new memories, on this island we have loved for many years. We would come back to Morning Light in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Susan!! We loved having you all and were so glad we could round up a few things that other guests will enjoy as well! You took loving care of our home and that was so noticed and appreciated. Please come back any time! Have a great rest of summer and keep cool!! Plunkett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like an art gallery

The home is an architectural treat, with floor to ceiling windows in the living room that make you feel immersed in the backyard forest. The owners have superb taste in art and design, with something unique, interesting and beautiful to look at on all the walls and shelves. It's like staying in an art gallery - you could spend a rainy afternoon with a tilted head, chin in hand, examining the intriguing works of art and craft. The owners could not be more helpful and friendly. A special shout out to Plunkett, who called us the day before our check-in to review details with us, and then showed up herself on the last day to supervise and help with the cleaning. She was a delight to chat with. We've been to BHI a dozen times in the past 24 years, and this was our best experience ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Stay

From the moment we entered this beautiful home we felt so comfortable and relaxed. The home is so welcoming and has all the amenities you could need. Our family had a terrific visit . The owners are very helpful and friendly, too. The house design is exquisite. We highly recommend this wonderful BHI home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tree House Paradise

This house is like no other … it’s like sleeping in a tree house! My friends and I stay at this house every year for a girls trip. So serene and relaxing - great location - large and roomy - tranquil atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite stay on the island so far

This home has it all. Ambiance, location , well stocked and comfortable. Loved everything about it. Character, character and more character. Comfy cozy and exactly what I wanted this weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved being in the forest

This home is perfection! The calmness of being surrounded by the forest paired with all the comfy linens and well stocked kitchen made this our favorite home to date on BHI. The owners are wonderful and very responsive. 10/10 would recommend and have already rebooked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My favorite sanctuary

Harper and Plunkett take such good care of their guests! This was our second time on the property, and I hope many more to come! You won't be disappointed in choosing this sanctuary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Morning Light

This property is so clean and spacious! Very convenient location. Lots of room to spread out in home with comfortable floor plan. The kitchen and whole home are equipped with all you might need. Would definitely stay here again. Very good communication with host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Morning Light is a unique home that was perfect for our family vacation. Our hosts were more than kind and thoughtful ( bringing forgotten car keys to us before we took the ferry home!). The house itself is a architectural gem nestled in the woods of Bald Head Island. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One-of-a-kind retreat

Stunning custom-built home in the maritime forest--just minutes from the beach and nearby market but tucked away for total privacy and amazing views. We have rented this home multiple times. Beautifully maintained and very tastefully furnished and decorated. Lots of space for your group to enjoy.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House in the Woods on Bald Head Island

The pictures do not do this house justice. It has many architectural features and decorative elements that make it a unique and interesting home. The bedrooms are very comfortable and the large windows provide beautiful views of the surrounding woods. We were three couples and the rooms were separated to give each of us privacy. The kitchen was very well stocked. There were large dining areas by the kitchen and on the porch. We enjoyed our stay and hope we can return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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