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NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise

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kitchen table with a built in lazy Susan great for game nights!
Nestled in a grove of Palm trees and ancient Live Oaks.
bunkroom....updated pic coming. Trundles  and drawers in stairs not installed.
new kitchen with open shelving and fully stocked with basic supplies as well.
downstairs bedroom with king bed and twin daybed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪33 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Visitors Center
    ‪27 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

+2
2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise

SUMMER WEEKS are Sunday to Sunday and only book direct with me, so please send me an INQUIRY, not a booking request if you would like to book a 2025 Summer week!! I am happy to book direct any other times of the year as well.

Nestled in the Maritime Forest of Bald Head Island surrounded by lush Palms and ancient Live Oaks you will find this fully renovated, newly furnished home featuring a bunk room and plenty of space to make memories. Its central location, just minutes on a bike or golf cart to the market, beaches, BHI Club and marina makes it perfect to explore all the island has to offer.

You can hear the waves crashing as you sit on the large front porch that stretches across the front of the home while taking in the view of the Palm trees and relaxing with your loved ones. From both the front door and the screened porch you enter the main living area with plenty of natural light coming from the 2 story living room which flows into the large eat in dining area with a built in bench and a new, fully stocked gourmet kitchen. There is one bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, and 2 more bedrooms with their own full bathrooms upstairs as well as a laundry room.

Additional amenities include: 1 new four seater and 1 new six seater golf cart, 6 beach chairs, 8 bikes, 1 baby seat for bike and 1 third wheel, sand toys, pack n play and a baby chair(wooden without a tray). There is also both a Kurig and regular coffee makers. This home has been professionally decorated and the owner is mother of six children so it is fully stocked for families with toys and games for all ages.

Our home has the option of the Bald Head Island Club house membership which allows you access to GOLF, all of the pools, playgrounds, and all 3 restaurants! This is purchased by you directly through the club for an additional fee. This is the pool.

We purchased this home in 2020 and have completely renovated and newly furnished each space in the home to bring beauty and tranquility to your vacation. All linens are professionally serviced and provided with your stay and there are new luxury hybrid mattresses in each bedroom. We are excited to share our love of Bald Head Island and especially our special place on the island with you!

A personal note from the owners:

Welcome to our little piece of Paradise, Palm Paradise! We live in Apex, North Carolina just outside of Raleigh and we have six children ages 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and 5, three boys and three girls. We have been coming to Bald Head Island for the past 8 years. We are so grateful that we found Bald Head Island when our children were small. They have had the chance to grow up coming here, there is no other place like Bald Head Island. It is a very special place for us.

When we step onto the Ferry we leave behind the chaos of our daily lives and Bald Head Island is a place we can be fully present. There is something special about having no cars and being fully immersed in nature that allows you to breath and just be. As soon as we arrive our children are off on their own exploring on their bikes and enjoying freedom to be kids in nature. We spend our days at the beaches playing games, surfing and making sand castles, then we head over to the club and spend late afternoons playing in the pool, playground and sunbathing while grabbing some pre dinner snacks. We usually have something in the crockpot or eat dinner at one of the restaurants at the club or marina. We round out our evenings with family games around the dining room table or we all sit on the huge sectional and watch a movie together.

There's always a trip or two to the market and shopping is a regular stop for the girls at the four clothing shops, of which thier favorite is Island Passage. The ice cream stops are a daily bike ride for us all! My kids favorite is the loco pops at the marina while we watch the yachts roll in and out. The kids usually pair off and go on their own for these adventures. We often go watch the sunsets together and the teenagers love these Instagram photos!

There is the weekly Turtle Trot 5k, which is open to everyone and benefits the Conservancy (plus you get a great t-shirt for participating). You can follow all of the turtle nest hatchings and excavations, which is an incredible opportunity for all ages to experience nature firsthand. There are bird outings, kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, fishing and even night rides to monitor the sea turtle nests with the interns. There are countless activities through the BHI Club as well, from kids' camps, to family games and holiday special events. After all of this activity, don't forget there is a full-service spa to pamper you, too!

Over the years we have created our rhythms of activities we do on the island, as well as quiet time too. We spent time on the porch listening to the waves and watching the sunsets. Our little ones love to climb the ancient oaks surrounding the house. This time with our family is priceless. When we are on the island time goes slower and is more intentional. We are so grateful to have this small part of the island as our own and are excited to share it with you.

This is our vacation home, and we have prepared it to make it yours as well. We have rented many homes on the island, and have learned what we believe a great vacation home should have. We have worked hard to ensure our home has all the luxuries that we would want in an exceptional beach vacation home. As a parent of 6 I know what its like to haul all the stuff this sized family would need for a successful beach vacation and I have tried to minimize this for our guests.

Property manager

Melanie West
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Caswell Beach and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bald Head Island, NC

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Koko Cabana
  • Frying Pan
  • Old Bridge Diner
  • Southport Smoke House

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise 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 NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bald Head Island Lighthouse, Bay Beach and Smith Island Museum of History. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Visitors Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

First Time to BHI

We had a wonderful stay at Palm Paradise. The home was clean and perfect for our group of 4 people dogs. This was our first visit to BHI, and even though the weather started out chilly, it quickly warmed and we were able to take advantage of the outdoor activities. The beach was just gorgeous, and we loved being there when it wasn’t crowded. Early March is hit or miss with restaurant hours and even being open, but we adjusted and ate more meals at the house. The beds were super comfortable, and we loved the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

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

Great rental!

We had a great weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the house. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

BHI Long Weekend

This property was very well kept, beautifully decorated, and had lots of supplies for families. It’s in a location that is private, but very close to activities on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

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

Beautiful cottage

Spacious, updated home that was perfect for our family and dog. Melanie was a welcoming and responsive host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lora s.

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

Sabal Palm

We enjoyed the cottage. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Mother’s Day Getaway

We stayed at Palm Paradise for Mother’s Day with our two kids and in-laws. The house was spacious for all and beyond our expectations! Its location is close to shops and the beach and nestled in the woodsier part of the island. Melanie was very responsive and the check in and check out instructions were clear so that we got in and out easily. We will definitely come back and stay for future trips to BHI!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

BHI Memorial Weekend

Despite a tropical depression occurring, our family made the most of vacation and the home was perfect! Spacious, cute, clean, and well maintained golf courts! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn M.

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

Beautiful home

We stayed at Sabal Palm Cottages over the New Years break and enjoyed our time. Added bonus that the house was dog friendly! The kids loved the bunk bed room - kitchen was nicely stocked. Melanie was a very gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C., Charlotte

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

Perfect Getaway Spot

Updated and spacious house that was perfect for our family. The location is in a private and quiet area and only minutes to the beach, shops, and activities on the island. Lots of games for the family to enjoy our time together, especially out on the beautiful 3 season room. Melanie was a welcoming and responsive host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Wonderful property

This was a beautiful, well appointed home. Plenty of towels for a large group. It was great having 2 carts so our group could go different places. It was only 1 mile or less from the shopping and restaurants. Plenty of bikes for the group. The owner was very sweet and great to work with. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey K.

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

Lovely BHI Stay

Overall, it was a nice stay, and we would come back again. The house was spacious and comfortable and located in a convenient area, fairly close to the market. The golf cart and bikes worked well for getting around the island. Would have liked nicer pots/pans and the house could have been cleaner. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

First Class Accommodations in an Enchanting Forest

The house is light and open. Well appointed. The screen porch was awesome -lovely breeze and a variety of seating. My bed was very comfortable and the bedroom windows looked out into the trees, which are amazing. The kitchen was cheerful with plenty of bar stools for chatting with the cook. The location is convenient to the marina, the beach and the market. It was just 2 of us so we didn't need all the bedrooms. We stayed 3 nights so we didnt need the laundry but it was very well organized. We tried out both golf carts and 2 of the bikes, all great. We could ride bikes to the beach or the marina, easy peasy. Melanie is a great host. We knew if we needed her help (we didn't) that she would respond very quickly because we had exchanged a few messages while setting up our reservations. She was kind and patient with our schedule changes and replied quickly and enthusiastically. She loves Bald Head Island and wants to be sure her guest enjoy their stay. It really is a Palm Paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Thanksgiving week

Perfect place to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter, her husband, and his parents. Couldn't be more staisfied.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Perfect getaway!!

We were thrilled to have found Palm Paradise. From communication with owner to luxury bedding, big comfy couch, screened in porch, games, decor and cleanliness this home is by far our favorite! Melanie was super helpful and responsive when Hurricane Ian was on its way. Given the option to hunker down one more night so we were not traveling as it hit was extremely kind. We plan to return to BHI next summer and hope that this property is available!!! If you are on the fence to book...do it! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J., Raleigh, NC, USA

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

Perfect stay at BHI

Palm paradise was the perfect spot for my husband and I and our pup to escape to for a week in BHI. The home had everything we could need, was comfy, and beautifully decorated. The owner was super helpful when I reached out with questions. We cannot wait to go back to Palm Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Elisabeth A., Charlotte, NC

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

We loved our time at Palm Paradise. The house was in a great location!

Overall house provided us with great memories. Plenty of sleeping options and great for meals with multi-generational family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Great house, responsive owner

Worked out really well for us. Homeowner rapidly responded to a question via text message. We hope to be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

Great stay on Bald Head

Rental was exactly as listed. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Beautiful island

Very relaxing location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Fantastic!

Great location close to everything and a beautiful home! We had a great stay and will be booking again! Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie v.

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

Awesome first trip to BHI!

We loved it and the house was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

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

Great rental for able-bodied guests; not so for disabled guests

Overall, we enjoyed our stay and had a great time. The owner is very responsive and kind. The only negative feedback we have is that the listing claims to be handicap accessible, but it is not. One of our family members who traveled with us is unable to walk up stairs. There are 3 stairs to even get into the front door, which was extremely difficult for her and actually was so difficult that she rarely left the house so as to avoid them. Additionally, although the first floor is flat, there's no support in the bathroom next to the toilet, which made it very difficult for her to even do someting as simple as use the bathroom. A few small updates could make a world of difference to a disabled person with limited mobility. Specifically, the addition of a small ramp or other way for a disabled person to get into the house that doesn't depend on stairs would be a great help. The addition of a rail or even a removable lift next to the toilet would do wonders. Unfortunately, able bodied people are the ones who typically decide what is accessible, but without having lived the disability, sometimes it is impossible to know what is needed. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home to anyone able-bodied. But despite what the listing says, this home is unfortunately not handicap accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Thankful over Thanksgiving

Melanie thank you for opening up your home so our family could enjoy BHI over Thanksgiving. We had a great time and look forward to our next adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A cozy retreat

First, we have been coming to BHI every fall with our three boys for 15 years and Melanie is the standout owner of all the places we have stayed ! About a month before our scheduled trip our youngish Golden Retriever became acutely ill and diagnosed with an aggressive cancer . It was a sudden and completely unexpected shock . Needless to say , our trip took a back seat . I reached out to Melanie and she was so empathetic and went out of her way to offer us rescheduling if need be . Everything was up in the air and she was completely sensitive and accommodating to our needs . We went back and forth for a bit regarding whether we could take our pup or not go at all and she always responded quickly and was so thoughtful and understanding .Unfortunately our beautiful pup deteriorated and although we had hoped he would be able to go with us we had to make the trip without him for the first time in 7 years . We were sad and heartbroken, but the trip to our beloved BHI helped a little to heal us and Melanie’s house was the cozy retreat we needed . It was comfy and inviting and decorated in a lovely and tasteful way - it felt homey and like we were staying at a member of the family’s especially with all the caring support Melanie offered . Melanie , Thank you again for your thoughtful words and your willingness to get us down to BHI no matter what the timing would end up being
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

angela b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

An unfortunate experience

The house is very nice, and I was very excited about the stay when I arrived. I was glad to be able to rent a nice house because we travel with our two well-behaved dogs; however, the next morning the power washing started with both a gas and an electric washer on the house behind us. The smell from the gas fumes was terrible and the noise equals 100 to 105 decibels, nearly that of standing by speakers at a rock concert. You can imagine the impact on our two dogs. After speaking with a neighbor, the area was practically deserted with good reason, we found that the painting and washing was scheduled by the HOA. The painting contractor told us the work would continue for the entire week. According to the neighbor, the work had been scheduled for sometime. After we complained about the noise, the owner told us that it was not a problem since the work would only go from 9 am to 3 pm for two of our three rental days.. We had rented the house for 4 nights giving 3 full days on the island. Needless to say, we found this unacceptable. To give owner credit, she did try to call on my husband’s phone, but we missed it. I emailed her several times letting her know our position and asking her to call on my phone with an acceptable solution. She finally called me back and offered us an extra day and she also admitted that she knew about the scheduled work for at least a week. Since we could not stand to listen to the noise for two or more days and since we were not going to get the Three full days of peace that we paid for, even with the offer of 1 extra day, we asked for our money back and left since had to get off the island and commence a 6 & 1/2 hour drive home. We are not young and the drive is hard. Before we left, the owner offered to talk to the president of the HOA and have the work moved, but my husband and I did not see how that was possible as other residents had scheduled their vacations and rentals around the already established work schedule. Also, please note that I have had two major surgeries in 5 months and expect to have more. I had also taken the time to inform the owner that I was ill before the trip. It was a disappointment all the way around, but the owner did promptly refund our money. I did lose the money that I paid for the club membership so that my husband could use its facilities, and we lost the travel expenses as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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