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Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this wonderful oasis.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Bald Head Island, North Carolina
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪33 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪38 min walk‬
  • Bay Beach
    ‪25 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Primary King

1 King Bed

Two Twins

2 Single Beds

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queens

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Twins

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Primary King

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs King

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Queens Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this wonderful oasis.

(5BR, 4BA,SL12,2K/2TW/2Q/1D, 2 Golf Carts, Sunday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 11:00AM/CHECK IN 5:30PM) Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this five-bedroom, four-bath oasis down a quiet, shaded boardwalk amongst loblollies and palms. When you reach the covered front rocking chair porch, take a second to stop and listen to the gentle breezes rustling leaves, punctuated by soothing bird call.

As you step inside the two-story foyer, you are greeted by warm hardwoods and drawn across the living area to the home's back wall of windows displaying the peaceful perspectives of the Island's estuary. These windows side this retreat's serene living space which features a fireplace, built-ins and egress to an oversize, water-facing wrap-around back screened porch. On the porch, you can relax on the hammock or in one of the three seating areas or enjoy a bite alfresco at one of the two dining tables-all while watching Nature's show of tides, egrets, and other wildlife. Steps down from here lead to this small community's private dock-making it easy to fish, crab, kayak or paddleboard. Back inside, this open floor plan's nearby dining space, cornered by windows, furnishes seating for nine with spots available for three more at the adjacent breakfast bar and offers another access to the screened porch. The generous kitchen provides a large prep island, plenty of storage and has the laundry conveniently close by. On the other side of this floor are two bedrooms. The first is a bright corner room with two Twins that uses the full bath, with tub, just outside its door. The sunlit corner Primary King suite charms with its wall of windows overlooking Bald Head Creek and has its own screened porch entree. It also boasts a large, spa-like ensuite with a garden tub, shower and dual vanity and an oversize closet.

Upstairs, a cheery corner suite is outfitted with two Queens and enjoys its own ensuite with a tub/shower. There is also a second bedroom set up with two Doubles and a second Primary King suite with its own large full bath ensuite. All three of these upper bedrooms not only grant inspiring marsh tableaus through their windows but also deliver access to this floor's treetop deck-the perfect place to enjoy coffee while watching the sun rise or savor a quiet read or peaceful nap.

​​​​​​​This BHI haven, located mid-island, close to shops, the Conservancy and just minutes to the beach, supplies guests with two six-passenger golf carts for their use and includes WWP's 24/7 Property Manager Assistance Line-which means you can reach needed help even after hours or on weekends. If you are looking for your perfect Bald Head vacation, you need look no further than Marsh Onward!

IMPORTANT NOTE ON CLUBS: Both clubs are independent from WWP or any WWP properties. As such, all arrangements for temporary memberships must be handled by renters directly with the Clubs. Renters are strongly encouraged to make desired reservations with the club immediately upon booking, and also to become familiar with club policies, procedures, and schedules. WWP representatives will not be able to answer most club-related questions.

NOTE: TRAM SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CALL 910.457.5006 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TO AND FROM THE ISLAND WHEN BOOKING. WWP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU TO AND FROM YOUR RENTAL HOME. WWP DOES NOT GUARANTEE NUMBER OF OR CONDITION OF BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH TOYS, OR BEACH TOWELS. ANY CANOES, KAYAKS, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE NOT A PART OF THE HOME RENTAL AND SHALL NOT BE USED BY RENTAL GUESTS.

Property manager

Wendy Wilmot Properties
Premier Host

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English

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Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Bald Head Island

Bald Head Island is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center 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.
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Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Frying Pan
  • Southport Smoke House
  • Locals Family Diner
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this wonderful oasis. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this wonderful oasis.?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this wonderful oasis.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nestled beside Bald Head's serene marsh, you'll find this wonderful oasis. located?

Situated in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam S.

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Wonderful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Marsh Onward is a house we love coming back to. Beautiful views from the screened in porch and comfortable inside.
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10/10 Excellent

diana B.

peace and tranquility

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: lovely home on the marsh and setup worked well for our family.Good location on Baldhead.Particularly loved hearing the Great horned owls hoo at night and watch all the waterbirds.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a great stay at Marsh Onward! The house was lovely and well-located on the island. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We were glad the house had a high chair, pack-n-play, multiple bikes, and beach chairs! We would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Chandler B.

Beautiful views!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful vacation in Marsh Onward. The view could not have been more beautiful and peaceful. We loved the location and the house offered ample space for our party of 9 to spread out comfortably.
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10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Marsh Onward at Bald Head

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful time at this location. The home was perfect for our family & grandkids with 5 bedrooms & 4 baths & large wrap-around screen porch overlooking the creek & marsh. Next to the community pier & dock. This was the most peaceful views we've ever experienced. I hope we get to go back one day.
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6/10 Okay

Ericka V.

Good Not Great

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Positives: The house was beautiful, clean and had a well-stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable. The view was amazing. Decent beach chairs and the kayak was nice to have. Room for Improvement: Most importantly, there are NO FANS on the back porch. There is no movement of air back there at all and so it was unbearable to sit outside. Plus, with no air movement or breeze, the bugs were terrible, even on the screened porch. Not being able to sit outside and enjoy the view all week was extremely disappointing. There was only one hand soap in the house. There was no counter cleaner or dish liquid. We had a toilet issue, but no plunger. We have stayed on BHI many times and these were not items that we’ve ever had to bring ourselves. The golf carts were subpar. One was old but okay, and the other was old, rickety and near impossible to steer. Again, we’ve never had that experience at BHI before. We ended up having to rent an additional cart. The washer and dryer were terrible. The dryer rocked all over the place and the washer was so unbalanced that someone had to sit on it so that it didn’t pull out of the wall. I made a maintenance request and it was promptly fixed, which we appreciated. The app for the rental company was pretty useless. I sent multiple messages using the app that were never answered. The garbage info was incorrect for pickup days. The furniture in the living room was very dirty and difficult for the grandparents to get in and out of. Overall, we had a nice vacation. But there’s definitely room for improvement with Marsh Onward.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

Love this house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view of the marsh!! The home has great space for our two families. We love this house and wish it was better stocked on the arrival day. There was no hand soap or Kleenex in the bathrooms, one bedroom never received towels, and the fireplace does not work. We love the spacious kitchen and open floor plan!
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

Love this house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view of the marsh!! The home has great space for our two families. We love this house and wish it was better stocked on the arrival day. There was no hand soap or Kleenex in the bathrooms, one bedroom never received towels, and the fireplace does not work. We love the spacious kitchen and open floor plan!
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10/10 Excellent

Corrie C.

July 2024 Stay

Great, clean house in a great location and fishing off the dock was very good.

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