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Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.

Family-friendly holiday home in Bald Head Island with a fitness centre

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Living room
living room
Hall between kitchen and living room
Dining room
deck in front of house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bald Head Island Conservancy
  • Place, Bay Beach
  • Place, Bald Head Island Lighthouse
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Detached garage crofter

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Twin

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

crofter bathroom

Garage · Toilet · Shower only

half bath

Toilet

master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

twin bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.

This beautiful renovated Nantucket inspired cottage in Surfmans Walk is nestled in the maritime forest, just a short East Beach, the most popular beach on BHI. It is also a short walk (and even shorter golf cart ride) to Shoals Club, The Commons Park, Bald Head Island Conservancy and miles of biking, hiking and walking trails. Your hosts, Catherine and Brian, make sure you have everything you need to have a beautiful beach vacation.

The two screened porches and tree-canopied patio with fresh salt air and the sounds of soothing surf in the distance offer a perfect backdrop to read, drink a glass of wine, cook out, have your morning coffee and relax with family. The back screened porch has a beautiful swinging bed and directly accesses a boardwalk complete with ancient oaks, Spanish moss and a community gazebo. Outdoor deck is outfitted with gas grill and comfortable seating. Al fresco dining is available in the screened-in porch and the deck.

This house provides extra privacy as each bedroom has it’s own bathroom and smart TV. There are two bedrooms in the main house. The master bedroom has a king bed. The other bedroom in the main house has 3 twin beds (2 twins and a trundle). There is also a detached tree-house style guest cottage over the garage, which provides extra privacy with a queen-sized bed, smart TV and ensuite full bathroom. The crofter being detached from the house gives the guests added privacy and quiet.

Cottage is well stocked with all the comforts of a relaxing beach vacation—WiFi, 2 golf carts (6-person and 4-person), heated outdoor shower, 6 beach chairs, 4 cruiser bikes, cooler, bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, beach umbrellas, sand toys, boogie boards, surf board, board games, books, puzzles, portable high chair, pack n’ play crib, Keurig and regular coffee makers, blender, crock pot and fully stocked kitchen. Bike helmets are not provided. Bike pump is in the garage.

Weekly rentals are Saturday-Saturday in summer. We will entertain shorter stays outside of the high season. Message me to discuss.

Our house has the option to purchase temporary memberships at Shoals Club (pool/restaurant/beach access/fitness center) AND Bald Head Island Club (golf/tennis/pool/restaurant/croquet/fitness center). Not all homes have access to both clubs. Shoals Club is closest to the house (5 minute walk), oceanfront and offers pools, dining, bars, fitness center and beach access. Bald Head Island club offers golf, tennis, croquet, dining, pools, park and water slide. Both clubs offer beautiful views and excellent food. Photos of the clubs are included in the pictures for our house.

If playing golf on vacation is important to you, then you need to rent a house that provides the option for a golf membership to BHI Club. This house provides this option.

Another benefit of our house is having 2 golf carts—4-person and 6-person. 2 carts enable groups to separate for the many different activities the island has to offer.

Amazing restaurants, a spa, and a fully stocked market are minutes away from this quintessential Bald Head beach cottage.

In short, our goal is for you to have everything you need to enjoy the perfect vacation. We will take good care of you on your stay.

Please message me with any questions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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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
We have a pack-n-play crib and a booster seat
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
• Be out of the house by 10:00 am on checkout day. • Load and run dishwasher. • Wash, dry and fold BEACH TOWELS. • Leave beds made up. • Gather towels in bathroom floor.
• Throw away or pack all food items. • Take out trash. • Put ‘yes’ sign on front of garage for garbage pick-up. • Park both golf carts in garage, plug them in to charge, close and lock garage doors.
• Leave golf cart keys on the key rack in kitchen. • Lock all doors (front porch, back porch, crofter, garage). • Put at least one house key back in lock box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
You must be a licensed driver to drive the golf carts. All NC driving laws apply to golf carts on the island.

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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape Fear Station, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Catherine

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I live in North Carolina. I am a native North Carolinian. I am a mother of 2 beautiful daughters. I am married to a great guy who happens to be my best friend. I have been fortunate to travel a lot, but BHI is truly my family’s ‘happy place.’ My mother was a consummate caregiver and she treated our family to many memorable vacations on BHI. She loved the island and loved sharing it with us. When we were with her, she thought of every detail to make us comfortable. Sadly, my mother, aka "Gaga," died unexpectedly in 2019. My father and I decided to honor her by purchasing this house and naming it after her—‘Gaga’s Gift.’ Our family feels closer to my mother on the island because we shared many good times with her there. She loved the bountiful natural beauty of the outdoors on BHI. She loved big family meals, walking on the beach, basking in the sun and reading on the porch. We will honor my mother by continuing the beautiful family traditions she started for us at Bald Head. We will honor her by sharing ‘Gaga’s gift’ with our VRBO guests and taking good care of them, just like Gaga would.

Things I love about BHI:
Dolphins (access 23 in early morning and dusk)
Eating by the pool at Shoals Club --Sandbar Grill
Looking for hatching turtle nests
Drinks at The Palms patio or around the fire pit at BHI Club
Surfing at East Beach
Running
Walking
Biking
Sunsets (access 23, BHI Club, beach access behind the ferry)
Easter sunrise service at Village Chapel
Christmas Eve service at Village Chapel
Breakfast at Maritime Market Cafe
Yoga, massages and facials at the spa
Long walks on the unspoiled beaches with no crowds
Wine in a rocking chair at the gazebo at Shoals Club (my favorite view on the island)
Family time
Outdoor time
Safety—being able to let my kids roam freely on their bikes when they were younger (not many places you can do that!)
Italian ice at Mike's deli at the Conservancy
Hikes in maritime forest
Watching boats in the marina

Why they chose this property

Our family has been visiting BHI for many years. We fell in love with the island on our first visit. Over the years, we have stayed in a variety of homes on different parts of the island, but we like the location of this property due to it’s proximity to East Beach and Shoals Club. I can walk to East Beach in two minutes! We also love that the house is nestled in the maritime forest. It has a tree house vibe, surrounded by the shade of twisted tree branches and palms, yet we can hear the ocean waves. The house provides lots of privacy because each bedroom has it’s own bathroom. There are also 2 porches and a deck to provide additional living areas for families and friends to spread out and relax. For even more privacy, there’s the detached bedroom over the garage (in BHI these are known as crofters). Since the crofter is detached from the house, it’s a favorite for guests who have different sleeping schedules or want even more privacy. My father goes to bed earlier than the rest of our family, so he loves sleeping in the crofter.

What makes this property unique

Option for club membership at Shoals Club AND Bald Head Island Club with GOLF/TENNIS.

2 golf carts—6 person and 4 person.

PRIVACY: Every bedroom has it’s own smart tv and bathroom.

2 minute walk to East Beach.

Ocean--you can hear it from the porch!

Shaded deck nestled in the maritime forest.

Lots of space for outdoor living.

Languages:

English