10/10 Excellent
SWick
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SWick
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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BALD HEAD DIAMOND:Perfect Jewel for a Couple's Getaway!!!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 246.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bald Head Island, NC
- Bald Head Island Visitors Center1 min walk
- Bald Head Island Lighthouse6 min walk
- Bald Head Island Country Club30 min walk
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)85 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
BALD HEAD DIAMOND:Perfect Jewel for a Couple's Getaway!!!
Our home is ready and willing to host couples wanting to getaway and have a fully furnished private cottage on Bald head Island. We have a completely stocked kitchen, 2 full baths, screened porch and living area on the lower level; upstairs balcony off the master with views of the Bald Head Creek. The master bedroom has a new Pottery Barn King size bed for our guests. This Island jewel has been completely renovated with Pottery Barn furniture, accessories and linens. We have a 4 seat golf cart for your transportation needs.
Our home is located in The Harbor Village district of BHI. Many amenities are available by a short walk. The Village is the center of recreational activities, such as stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. There are several restaurants, Old Baldy our resident lighthouse, The Bald Head Island Chapel, and beach accesses 1,2, and 3.
Our home is constantly monitored by security cameras for the safety of our guests and our property. Views by the cameras are those similar to views from public spaces in the street and otherwise.
As the home owns Membership at The Shoals Club, our guests have the optional amenity to purchase a Temporary Guest Memberships directly with The Club through registering on their Website. The Club then authenticates with us as to whether a booking is in place with our property.
Our home is located in The Harbor Village district of BHI. Many amenities are available by a short walk. The Village is the center of recreational activities, such as stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. There are several restaurants, Old Baldy our resident lighthouse, The Bald Head Island Chapel, and beach accesses 1,2, and 3.
Our home is constantly monitored by security cameras for the safety of our guests and our property. Views by the cameras are those similar to views from public spaces in the street and otherwise.
As the home owns Membership at The Shoals Club, our guests have the optional amenity to purchase a Temporary Guest Memberships directly with The Club through registering on their Website. The Club then authenticates with us as to whether a booking is in place with our property.
Property manager
Hugh Powell
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bald Head Island
Located in Bald Head Island, this cottage is by the ocean. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Bay Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. 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
- Bald Head Island Visitors Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Bald Head Island Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Southport Marina - 38 min drive - 11.6 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fishy Fishy Cafe - 20 min drive
- Koko Cabana
- Frying Pan
- Old Bridge Diner - 9 min drive
- Southport Smoke House
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ann J.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim D.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Tim D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Randall T.
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randall T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy L.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Nancy L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kay C.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
Kay C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Drew L.
27 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Little Place
Drew L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine W.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little place in convenient to everything
Christine W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darlene
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Darlene
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zachary L.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Home on BHI
Zachary L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg V.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Bald Head Get Away
Greg V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennie B.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Couple's Getaway!
Jennie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
sharon j.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Fall Getaway
sharon j.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annie E.
17 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at bhi
Annie E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen N.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Jen N.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher W.
4 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
Christopher W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
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2 June 2022
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Asa H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ken G.
22 Apr 2024
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Ken G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth F.
5 Apr 2024
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Elizabeth F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Sarah M.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Between ok and good
Sarah M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerry M.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Kerry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg V.
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome couples cottage!
Greg V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frank H.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honey moon stay
Frank H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, restful stay at our favorite island
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melodie H.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Melodie H.
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About the host
Hosted by Hugh Powell
Why they chose this property
Totally unique for this Island. To look at it you would swear you were on Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard. The home was built and designed by the Boston based, Dan Costa the go-to architect when the Island was first being formed into a thriving community. He also has designed 'The Tijuca Tower' sitting across the Harbor and was the architect for The Shoals Club.
We love it for its completeness but its compact nature. It is a complete home and hard to believe it is only 500 square feet. You will swear someone measured wrong when you are inside and see its completeness. The stairs to the sleeping level are very, very unique and those who are challenged to walk are dissuaded from being our guests.
They are 'boat house steps' and somewhat difficult to first traverse. After your first try its a piece of cake. Check out the pictures. They are alternating steps.
We love it for its completeness but its compact nature. It is a complete home and hard to believe it is only 500 square feet. You will swear someone measured wrong when you are inside and see its completeness. The stairs to the sleeping level are very, very unique and those who are challenged to walk are dissuaded from being our guests.
They are 'boat house steps' and somewhat difficult to first traverse. After your first try its a piece of cake. Check out the pictures. They are alternating steps.
What makes this property unique
Being in The Harbor was a quest that this little jewel, our 'Diamond', gave us. It is just so cozy and intimate we really feel good to just go and sit on the upper balcony and sip a cool drink. From this vantage we can see where the bald eagles nested this past spring, watch kayakers, and stand up paddle boards go by on the Bald Head Creek.
It is named 'Bald Head Diamond' because when the earliest homeowners came there was, of course, no electricity. Therefore whenever a load of ice made it to the Island it was judged to be 'diamonds' that everyone gathered to use to keep their afternoon cocktails more perfect. Ice was as valuable as diamonds then during the time of the 'Generator Society' that made what little electricity they could from gasoline driven generators. Hence, 'The Generator Society' and their 'diamonds' have become our 'Bald Head Diamond'. Just as unique and precious to us. But we have electricity, wireless internet, Netflix (our subscription so please don't disable). We're so modern!
It is named 'Bald Head Diamond' because when the earliest homeowners came there was, of course, no electricity. Therefore whenever a load of ice made it to the Island it was judged to be 'diamonds' that everyone gathered to use to keep their afternoon cocktails more perfect. Ice was as valuable as diamonds then during the time of the 'Generator Society' that made what little electricity they could from gasoline driven generators. Hence, 'The Generator Society' and their 'diamonds' have become our 'Bald Head Diamond'. Just as unique and precious to us. But we have electricity, wireless internet, Netflix (our subscription so please don't disable). We're so modern!
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