Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach - Bald Head Island

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Rocking chair front porch with forest views

Private drive leading to Sheltering Oaks

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Gym

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Washer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bald Head Island, NC

Bay Beach3 min walk
Kent Mitchell Nature Trail12 min walk
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach

Welcome to Sheltering Oaks, a 3Br/3Ba home in the maritime forest. Our home is just a short walk to the beach (under a quarter mile) and the Maritime Market (about a third of a mile). House is on a quiet cul-de-sac, down a private driveway, and is surrounded by beautiful live oaks and sabal palms. The house features two four person golf carts, a front porch with rocking chairs, a back screened in porch with dining table and rockers, an outdoor shower. The home has an open floor plan with two large bedrooms downstairs (each with attached full bath) and one bedroom upstairs with full bath. Home is equipped with everything you need for your vacation including tvs, dvds, Wii-U, games and puzzles, a record player and plenty of records, boogie boards, beach chairs, bikes, and a Weber grill. Listen to the roar of the ocean from the screened in porch. Upstairs bedroom has a door at top of stairs for added privacy.

A guest membership to the Bald Head Island Club is available, and can be rented for guest use for an additional fee by contacting the Club directly and letting them know that you are a guest at Sheltering Oaks. The Bald Head Island Club offers elegant dining, a beautiful private golf course, newly updated pools, croquet, tennis, and a gym. (Disclaimer: Guest Memberships are limited and not guaranteed.)

With no cars and a quiet island location, Bald Head Island is a unique, relaxing destination. Accessible only by passenger ferry, this island is a true gem. Visit pristine beaches, climb to the top of the historic Old Baldy lighthouse, or ride your bike around the island's tree canopied roads. Stop for a drink overlooking the marina and dine on the waterfront. Once you visit, you'll want to return!

**There is an external security camera on the premises, however it is turned off while guest are staying.

Also please note that there are wild animals on the island. It is not uncommon to see deer, turtles, frogs, toads, coyotes, snakes, and even alligators. Please be respectful of the wildlife and be sure to keep your trash in the designated locked trash receptacles!

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Property manager

Kristen Moyer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Host approval required. No pets on furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renter's payment constitutes agreement to abide by and be bound by the terms and conditions of the attached Vacation Rental Agreement.

Only licensed drivers may operate golf carts. Seat belts must be worn. Golf carts must be kept plugged in and charging when not in use.

Drivers License required to book. Host must approve your dog and are not allowed on furniture.

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

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and The Clubs at St. James 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. 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

Bay Beach - 3 min walk
Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 12 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Fishy Fishy Cafe
Frying Pan
Provision Company
Southport Tap and Cellar
Slainte Irish Pub

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Vanessa P.

8 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good overall but needs a bit more attention to detail

Very clean place with great location and wonderful host. Check in and out was very easy. Not an overall perfect rating because needs some updates. Blinds have broken hardware and some were rusty. One golf cart has lots of mildew. Description said it would have playstation 4 and keurig. Should have checked before bringing K-cups and games..... Overall, though, it was a clean and comfortable place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

30 Mar 2024

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

Easy stay for Senior parents

The house was great, well maintained. Great location, two minutes from the beach, we could hear the ocean at night. Long ramp and two large bedrooms on the first floor worked perfectly for my senior parents. What a blessing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

2 Nov 2023

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

We love this house

This was our second time staying at this house and it was just as special as the first. The seclusion is unlike any other. The two golf carts are great. And it’s in a convenient location on the island, close to the market, wine bar, and jailhouse restaurant. It is close to beach accesses as well. Kris, the host, is incredibly responsive, understanding, and just flat out awesome. Can’t recommend this house enough. We love Bald Head Island, and this house is a large part of the reason why.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

11 Oct 2023

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

Terrific!

Really nice, well maintained house. Perfect for a small family. Central location on BHI! Close to everything but plenty of privacy for a relaxing stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

3 Oct 2023

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

Great location, peaceful and close to the beach

Our stay was very relaxing, quiet home, close to the beach, fun for families! We enjoyed the beach, fishing, riding bikes and home-made and take-out meals on the screened in porch. The home is quite comfortable, we enjoyed the island wildlife, and appreciated having the dog along for the trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie P.

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful week

The house was beautifully appointed and perfectly located. We had a delightful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathi M.

2 July 2023

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

Beach Getaway

Fantastic spot at Bald Head Island- short distance to the beach or market. Property owner communicated promptly when needed. Property had all the amenities we wanted or needed, lovely shaded lot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

11 June 2023

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

Perfect

This is the best house we’ve ever rented on the island. Perfect location, close to beach, in the maritime forest, close to the market. Seriously the best location. Place was spotlessly clean, and the host was quick to help when needed. Hope to stay here again and again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C., Florence

1 June 2023

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

Mid-week getaway

Wonderful getaway for me and my daughter to celebrate her graduation from high school.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie G., Rutherfordton

27 May 2023

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

Perfect location

We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks. The location was perfect for going to the beach and getting to the market. We loved how it was nestled in off the road. It is a very cozy home. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

16 May 2023

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

Peaceful Trip

This property is in a good location near South beach, a restaurant & coffee place. We had a great time! We walked to the beach, had breakfast & dinner on the screened in back porch which was nice. We also shopped at the various stores on the island & at the dockside store too. We slept well & enjoyed the house & trip so much. Our dogs enjoyed it too. We didn't have to climb steps at all to sleep or enter the house which we liked. We had no one sleeping upstairs but that was available if needed. Overall a very nice quiet culdesac area & awesome vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn E.

26 Apr 2023

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

Great vacation!

This was our first time on Bald Head and we had such a great trip. The house was so cute, clean and a great location! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn W.

21 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful, central, private spot

Perfectly located near the only market on the island and a quick cart ride to the beach. The house is clean, comfortable, and felt quiet and private amongst the palms. The host was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

20 Mar 2023

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

March long weekend

Long weekend, great stay. No issues. Great location near the market and beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

5 Nov 2022

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

Perfect, peaceful, quiet, secluded honeymoon getaway

We chose to rent here for a few days after our wedding. It was the perfect opportunity to rest. The home offered so much privacy, and seclusion. Communication with Kris was excellent and she could not have made our experience any better.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

23 Oct 2022

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

Anniversary Get Away

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this property and would definitely return! We thoroughly enjoyed eating and relaxing on the screen porch. We ate most meals out, so did not use the kitchen much, but the most important appliance (the coffee maker) worked perfectly. The king size bed was very comfortable. There was a filtered water dispenser available for our use which was great. The golf cart we used ran well. We took out the bikes too, and while they were a little worse for wear, (assuming that’s because its the end of the season) they still worked well enough for us to enjoy a ride to the lighthouse. There is a record player with records which was so fun to listen to! The location is fantastic - easy access to the beach and the market/shops. Everything was clean and comfortable. This is an excellent place to enjoy Bald Head Island!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

18 Oct 2022

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

GREAT BALD HEAD ISLAND STAY

This is a wonderfully located home in the center of BHI near the beach as well as near to the market. The attractive home is in a quiet and secluded spot.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

10 Oct 2022

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

Palm Court

Clean, great location, easy and relaxing. Loved our stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spooner W.

1 Oct 2022

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

Great, quiet location!

Really enjoyed our stay. The location is ideal if looking to get away some place quiet and secluded on bald head. Also appreciated that the furniture/appliances/etc were fairly new, especially compared to many other houses we have stayed at on the island! Overall a very comfortable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

28 Sept 2022

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

Staying in BHI Maritime Forest

The property was a great size for us and it was stocked with so many things to make it feel homey. We saw birds and deer outside, but had all the equipment for a trip to the beach, which was 5 minutes away, too.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

5 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful home, great location

We visited this property in August 2022 with my nuclear family, my elderly parents, and my (adult) sister. We had plenty of room for everyone and the house was comfortable and well-equipped. The owner was very responsive and checked in proactively. The location is great and very close to South beach, and a short drive to the conservancy and East Beach. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

RYAN B.

24 July 2022

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

Great location, cute cottage

House was great and location was great. You can walk to West beach and Market area if you like. House was small, but functional. It has everything you need..... kitchen stuff, towels, bikes, and grill with extras. The only reason I gave it 4 starts and not 5 is because the outdoor shower could use some love. It's hard to rinse dog, so I hooked up a hose up which had lots of holes. Also, you could not change water temp in outdoor shower. Other than that, stay was great! Ohhh, and beds were super comfortable and furniture was great as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

21 July 2022

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

Great location, beautiful home

My family of 5 (2 adults, 18 yo, 14 yo, and our doggie) had a wonderful week staying at Sheltering Oaks. We love the location (being so close to the market, shops, and ice cream store 😊), and the home is absolutely perfect. It felt very clean, well organized and stocked, and very nicely decorated. We definitely hope to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

18 July 2022

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

Our FAVORITE! Location, Home setup, Owner

We absolutely love this home. Our kids stay upstairs and it provides them their own space (and a little quieter downstairs too ☺️). So close to the ocean, so close to the market & shops, and a quiet peaceful cul de sac. Such a cute home complete with record player and lots of games and comfy beds. We’ll be returning for SURE!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022