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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

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Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bald Head Island, NC

Bald Head Island Conservancy14 min walk
Bay Beach18 min walk
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)89 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The location was easy to the Shoals club and beach access. Neighborhood was charming and a great place for littles to ri...

Anna N.

Aug 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Crofter

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Crofter

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Keeper's Landing Marsh Retreat! Minutes to East Beach Access & Shoal's Club

WELCOME TO CATCH 22
This beautiful beach cottage is located in Cape Fear Station, just minutes from East Beach, Shoals Club, The Commons Park and the Bald Head Island Conservancy. The home is nestled among ancient live oak trees, the salt marsh and the ocean environment in the quiet and secluded area of Keepers Landing. The smell of the fresh salt air and the sound of the surf in the distance are a constant reminder of the beauty of your surroundings. Out the front door and across the street our guests can enjoy use of the private marsh walk where you can fish, crab, SUP or launch a canoe or kayak. The beach and the Shoals Club are a short bike ride away or less than 2 minutes away by golf cart.

The home is a reverse floor plan with the living area upstairs and the bedrooms on the first floor. The home provides privacy and comfort as each bedroom has thick plush pillow top mattresses, its own full bathroom and TV. There are 2 bedrooms in the main house each with access to the screened porch. The master has a king bed and the guest room has a queen bed and a set of twin bunks. The crofter, located over the garage, provides extra privacy with a queen bed, TV, full bathroom, sitting area and private deck. The screened porch, the upper deck off the main living area and a large open deck in the privacy of the back of the home are all perfect for total relaxation, grilling, dining al fresco, cocktails and company.

Our cottage is well stocked for you to enjoy a comfortable beach vacation. There is a fully stocked kitchen including dinner plates/etc. service for 12, varying sizes of pots, pans and cookware, serving bowls and platters, glassware (including wine and cocktail) and a starter supply of cleaning essentials. The house is equipped with WiFi, a 55" Samsung SmartTV with streaming devices (Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc.), plus TV's in each bedroom all with streaming devices, (we do not have cable TV), a brand new Bintelli 6 person golf cart, outdoor shower, new Weber grill, beach chairs, cooler, boogie boards, corn hole, crab trap/nets and accessories, 4 adult bicycles (2 cruisers with baskets), bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, board games, puzzle, books, Pack-n-Play crib, regular coffee maker, blender, crockpot, toaster and ice cream/sorbet maker.

The island has many activities to keep the adventure going. Aside from the beautiful beaches, there are lighthouse tours at "Old Baldy", kids camp opportunities through the BHI Conservancy, the Shoals Club (only available if temporary membership is purchased), Riverside Adventure Company (www.riversideadventure.com) where you can rent bikes and beach equipment. There are also many ongoing family fun activities. Coastal Urge (www.coastalurge.com) provides rentals of surfboards, skim boards, body boards and paddle boards. The Spa located next to the Maritime Market is just another outlet to help calm, soothe, and heal for extra relaxation. Should you need some extra transportation, Cary Cart Company can have another golf cart delivered to the home prior to your arrival.

*Weekly rentals are Saturday to Saturday during the peak season.
*Shorter stays will be considered in the off season.
*We offer temporary membership privileges at the Shoals Club. Visit the Club's website for rate information. (shoalsclub.com) You will need to register and purchase the temporary membership at least 5 days in advance, in accordance with the Shoals Club membership agreement, in order to avoid a $100 administrative fee.

Enjoy!

Property manager

Robert and Anette Morrison

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape Fear Station, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Smith Island Museum of History and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and The Clubs at St. James. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.

Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

Bald Head Island Conservancy - 14 min walk
Bay Beach - 18 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Fishy Fishy Cafe
Frying Pan
Provision Company
Southport Tap and Cellar
Locals Family Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Keeper's Landing Marsh Retreat! Minutes to East Beach Access & Shoal's Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keeper's Landing Marsh Retreat! Minutes to East Beach Access & Shoal's Club?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keeper's Landing Marsh Retreat! Minutes to East Beach Access & Shoal's Club?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keeper's Landing Marsh Retreat! Minutes to East Beach Access & Shoal's Club located?

Located in Cape Fear Station, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hugh T.

28 May 2024

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Famiky vacation

Perfect place

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

28 May 2024

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Family Trip

The place was great and exceeded all expectations. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika C.

8 Apr 2024

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Fabulous oasis

Great property. Well appointed amenities and just great overall design aesthetic. Very clean with everything and more one could need. Bald Head is a great place to shut it down and go offline.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna N., Cary, NC

12 Aug 2023

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Perfect week!

The location was easy to the Shoals club and beach access. Neighborhood was charming and a great place for littles to ride bikes. The house was clean, beds were super comfortable and appliances were stocked. Thanks for a wonderful trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

2 Aug 2023

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Tom

All around great property and location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeann V.

29 July 2023

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The perfect getaway.

This home was so beautifully decorated, and has everything you would need to enjoy all that BHI has to offer. Very close to Shoals Club, East Beach, and short drive to the Market. The beds are so comfortable, and our teenage son loved having his own place above the garage. The golf cart was so fun. I could not recommend staying here more. The owners were very agreeable and easy to communicate with. A tip I wouldn't have thought of for a beach vacation, bring bug spray, the mosquitos don't play. BHI is truly a hidden gem. You won't regret a week in this paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

4 July 2023

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The best of marsh, forest and beach locations!

We enjoyed our stay at Catch 22! The location is great to walk out to the marsh and see a beautiful sunset, or bike through the forest, easily get to East beach, Shoals Club or the market. We didn’t want to leave. The beds are super comfortable too! Everything was as described. Loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

laura t.

4 July 2023

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Great Location

My family and I love Keepers Landing and this house is the perfect location. The house itself fitted our needs well and we hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

17 June 2023

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Catch 22

The home was beautiful and clean and just across the street from the marsh. The owners were kind and responded quickly to any questions

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

22 May 2023

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Quiet and quaint BHI cottage

Another great time at Catch 22!! It will be hard to ever want to stay anywhere else we love this home so much! It fits our family perfectly. We love the quiet location close to our favorite beach access. The trail walk to the dock is a favorite activity for us and our two young kids. Sunsets on the neighborhood dock are beautiful. The house is always very clean and everything we need is provided. The NEW GOLF CART is amazing!! It is fast so it takes a little getting used to but we throughly enjoyed it. The only thing I would love to see updated in the future is the mattresses, it may just be personal preference but all five adults agreed they are much too soft. I am looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

3 Oct 2022

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Return to BHI

We made it through Hurricane Ian while staying here. The home is certainly well constructed as we didn’t really hear much. It had everything we needed to enjoy home cooked meals. Robert and Annette are great to deal with as well. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felipe V.

25 Sept 2022

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Wonderful Stay

Thank you so much to the wonderful hosts! We loved our stay in keepers landing ! Great location and quick trip to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara M., Stanfield, NC

21 Aug 2022

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Great Location with access to Marsh views

We’ve stayed all over the island the past 10 years, with this being the first in Keeper’s Landing. Overall this house was great. It’s super convenient to the shoals club, east beach, Mike’s. The most comfortable beds and pillows yet, as well as really nice furniture throughout. TVs we’re in each room and the crofter with access to all the streaming services you are used to. The bathrooms were updated nicely and the kitchen had everything we needed for the week. The bikes(4) were a great addition, we rode them often, but there is one that probably could use an update. Communication with the homeowner was never an issue. The marsh overlook boardwalk was the absolute winner on this location. It is literally right across the street. Sunrises and sunsets were enjoyed everyday of our stay, but I kept wondering why more people weren’t out there? It was the most magical part of my morning. Crabbing is also convenient from this area, however I couldn’t muster up enough courage to actually cook them. I think the only downside to this house was the fact there is no view. I like to be able to see a little more than the road or the neighbor’s house, but I DID know this going into my stay. This house checks all the boxes I’d want in a house except that. So if you’re looking for a view from the house itself, this house doesn’t have it. But it does have a screened porch which was nice when it down-poured on our last day. So that was pretty relaxing to listen to while we read on the outdoor couch. I should also add that the location is off of the main roads of the island where a lot of traffic tends to occur. Keepers landing was very quiet and secluded and my friends mentioned they would feel pretty comfortable with their younger kids playing outside. Our preteen girls took the bikes and grabbed lunch at Mike’s Bites and went to shop a few times at the conservancy… And we saw several kids playing in the rain and having a grand time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

14 Aug 2022

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Great family pad for a fun week

We really enjoyed staying at Keepers Landing. I really like that the house was stocked with lots of extras. Such as having a golf cart, beach chairs, crabbing supplies, body boards or just having some tote bags available. I really can’t say enough good things and was really easy to get around. Really liked having easy access to the creek that was across the street to do crabbing. Little tip on crabbing we found was to go at low tide!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

23 July 2022

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Perfect Vacation

This property was absolutely perfect - as was BHI as a whole! There was nothing missing from the home at all! Home was immaculately clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. The beds are very comfortable, kitchen is well stocked and we very much appreciated not having to bring our own beach towels, chairs, boogey board, skim board, etc. Location is perfect - so close to the beach and Shoals Club! We enjoyed the screened in porch and back deck very much. We all enjoyed fishing and crabbing at the marsh in the evening and seeing spectacular sunsets! The owners were super responsive to any questions we had. We will definitely be back to Catch 22!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty F., Greensboro, North Carolina

17 July 2022

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Great stay

We had a great stay at this house and property manager was very responsive with any questions/concerns we had. House was in good shape, had the essentials for house living, and the beds were comfortable. The cart is old and very hard to drive and stop; property manager said they’d have cart maintenance company look it over. If we go back to BHI, we’d certainly look to rent this one again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

4 July 2022

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Perfect week at BHI

Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Catch 22. Keepers Landing may be our new “favorite” location on the island. The house was clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure was good. Initially, we thought that my 85 yr old mother would stay in the crofter, but then decided the ground floor master in the main house would be easier for her to navigate. My husband and I can report that the crofter was just as comfortable as the main house. As previously mentioned, there are currently only 3 beach chairs. We planned accordingly and brought our own. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica B., Chevy Chase, MD

28 June 2022

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Perfect house on BHI

This was our second stay at Catch 22. This house will always be our first choice of accommodation on the island. The location is beautifully wooded, quiet, and directly across from a dock over stunning marshlands. The house is very clean, comfortable, bright, well maintained and well stocked. The owners are very friendly and responsive. You can’t go wrong with this rental!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

15 June 2022

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Perfect House

We had a great vacation. The house was just as pictured and had everything we needed. We are a family of 5 with 3 daughters (16, 14 and 8). We got the Shoals temp. membership for another place to eat. Not sure that was worth the $500, but we did have a great meal at Aqua. This was our first trip to Bald Head. The island is beautiful, but lacking in places to eat. The prices of restaurants is very high just like you read. Every meal we had- lunch or dinner was around $200-$350. The market is great. They have tons of food and basics are just like a local grocery store. The house did have lots of condiments- ketchup, mustard etc. I suggest leaving that all behind and just packing meats. What you don't have can be purchased. My husband and 2 older girls went kayak fishing for a half day and had a great time. They came home with dinner and it was spectacular. Oh and we attending church on Sunday at the chapel. It was beautiful. Worth a trip even if you are not a church goer. Would rent the house again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

11 May 2022

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Clean, spacious and quiet

We had a great experience at Catch 22. We hope to return soon. The house was clean and very comfortable. All of our basic needs were supplied in the home. The six person golf cart was great. Could use a few more beach chairs at the house. We used the crofter as well, it was very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Nov 2021

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Great Place to stay for a getaway on Bald Head

First time on Bald Head Island for myself and my family, great time for a November get-away. Kids (4 boys 6, 10, 11, 13) had 2 days off school. The house was exceptional, plenty of sleeping space, Wi-Fi tvs, stocked kitchen, etc. There is a fantastic marsh-walk dock across the street my son and I spent hours fishing on. The golf cart worked wonderfully. We had a great time at the lighthouse, on the beach, fishing, hiking in the maritime forest. Finally, thanks so much to the owners for the opportunity. Awesome all around.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

25 Oct 2021

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BHI Charm and Comfort

22 Keeper’s Landing was perfect for our family of four (plus has an adorable guest house if needed for a larger family). Well-appointed, clean, comfortable, wonderful location. We enjoyed beautiful sunrises and sunsets-and crabbing-from the long dock across the street. Temporary membership to nearby Shoals Club provided additional fun for our 12 year old twins-pool, volleyball, outdoor casual dining, and beautiful beach access. The best place we’ve stayed at in BHI and would love to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle F., Winston Salem, NC

22 Oct 2021

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Incredible vacation at Bald Head Island

Our family had the most amazing time at Catch 22 this past weekend! This was our first time to Bald Head Island, and we had no idea what to expect. The house was impeccably clean and beautifully decorated. My in-laws stayed in the crofter, my husband and I in the master suite, and my two sons in the bunk bed room. First of all, the beds were SO COMFORTABLE. Best sleep I have gotten in months. It's so quiet in Keepers Landing. Speaking of Keepers Landing, the location was perfect for us. We spent time crabbing out on in the marsh (caught 4 blue crabs and had them for dinner!), and we all loved swimming and walking at East Beach. My son would wake up early and go watch the sunrise at East Beach with me every morning. One of my favorite new memories :) I loved how Keepers landing is nestled back away from everything but just a quick jaunt on the bike or golf cart. The kitchen was very well-stocked. The TVs all had rokus, and the internet was fine. We made use of the excellent game and puzzle selection at the house, as well! The owners were very responsive during booking and during our stay - I had a million questions the first day or two, and they were very attentive and super quick to reply!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mignon L., Mobile, AL

16 Oct 2021

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A Perfect Getaway!

Catch 22 was the perfect place for our family of four to get away for a couple of nights. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, and our kids loved the corn hole set. The location was ideal — we spent each evening catching fish off the dock and watching the sunset. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

9 Oct 2021

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Beautiful House

We had a wonderful time at Bald Head for a quick get away with another couple. The house is well kept, beautifully decorated and very clean. It was very nice to have initial items like toilet paper, hand soap and hotel size shampoos. The kitchen has everything you need and we even grilled on the charcoal grill one night. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Anette Morrison

Our love for the beach sent us on a search and journey to find the perfect one in 1996 when we moved to North Carolina. It didn't take long or very much research to fall in love with Bald Head Island! The whole experience is like no place else we have ever been. The lifestyle is slow, the opportunity for family quality time, the beach life and and the focus on nature and environmental preservation is what makes it so special.

2020 is finally our year! We recently purchased the home and are having so much fun adding our personal touches to what is already a perfect beach cottage. Our 3 children (now adults) couldn't be more thrilled that we finally have our own piece of this wonderful island!