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Escape to Sheltering Oaks, a 3Br/3Ba haven in the heart of the maritime forest. Just steps away from the beach and Maritime Market, this home offers an open floor plan with private bedrooms and bathrooms. Relax on the screened-in porch surrounded by live oaks and sabal palms, or enjoy outdoor activities like golf carts, bikes, boogie boards.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

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


  • Welcome to Sheltering Oaks, a peaceful 3BR/3BA retreat nestled beneath ancient live oaks and sabal palms on Bald Head Island. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of a private driveway, this home offers privacy, comfort, and the perfect setting for a relaxing island escape.
    Just a short walk to the beach (under ¼ mile) and the Maritime Market (about ⅓ mile), you’ll enjoy both convenience and serenity.

    Thoughtfully Designed for Families & Friends
    The open floor plan creates an inviting space to gather after a day in the sun.
    Two spacious downstairs bedrooms, each with a private full bath.
    Private upstairs suite with full bath — ideal for kids or guests who want their own space (with a door at the top of the stairs for added privacy).

    Step outside and unwind:
    Rocking chairs on the welcoming front porch
    A screened-in back porch with dining table and rockers — perfect for morning coffee or evening dinners while listening to the distant roar of the ocean
    Weber grill for easy outdoor meals

    Everything You Need for Island Living

    Your stay includes:
    Two 4-passenger golf carts
    Beach chairs & beach towels
    A record player with a curated vinyl collection
    TVs, DVDs, Wii-U, games and puzzles
    Pack and Play, high chair and queen sized air mattress

    Optional Club Access
    Guests may arrange a guest membership access (for an additional fee) to the Bald Head Island Club by contacting the Club directly. Amenities include:
    Championship golf course
    Newly updated pools
    Tennis & croquet
    Fitness center
    Elegant dining
    Please note: Guest memberships are limited and not guaranteed.

    The Magic of Bald Head Island
    Accessible only by passenger ferry and free of cars, Bald Head Island is a rare coastal treasure. Spend your days on pristine beaches, climb the historic Old Baldy Lighthouse, bike beneath maritime forest canopies, or enjoy waterfront dining overlooking the marina. Once you visit, you’ll want to return again and again.

    **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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Plug in golf carts.

Flip trash sign at end of driveway to YES.

Put keys in lock box and scramble numbers.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Note from host: Host approval required. No pets on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bald Head Island travel guide
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Soft blue ocean wave on fine sandy beach
    Bay Beach
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Locals Family Diner
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Loco Jo's Grill
  • Southport Tap And Cellar

Frequently asked questions

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.

How much is parking at Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan F.

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

Perfect for us.

Perfect space for our family, perfect location, perfect amenities, perfect hosting. Certainly our first choice for a future visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Cozy cottage

Nestled nicely on quiet forest street and conveniently right down the road from the market and Jailhouse restaurant. The house could use some updates but it was overall comfortable for a long weekend stay . The owner was easy to communicate with and accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

5 stars!

We enjoyed a week of island time at this great location! The home is an easy walk to the beach & short cart ride to the market. We loved the decor & bedroom sizes & layouts. Beautiful home nestled under live oaks & palms. Highly recommend & we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

O A.

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

Perfect for small families.

Location was about midway between the ends of the island, off Muscadyne Way, closest to South Beach and walkable to the nearest beach access. Short ride to market, restaurants and shops. Maritime forest area, so shady but minimal breeze. Other cottages very close but screened by vegetation. A few minor issues but host responded quickly. Perfect for family with small kids. Very comfortable. Pet friendly with prior approval. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Perfect Oasis on a magical island

The house was just lovely and perfect for our Spring Break trip. It has everything you need and is walking or golf cart close to grocery store, coffee, shops, and restaurants.The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well appointed for cooking ‘at home’.A couple of things that were absolutely not deal breakers for us but may be to some others. One of the golf carts does have a fair amount of mildew/mold damage on the seats. It was great to have and we just laid blankets/towels down on it but if there’s any sensitivity to it it’s a good heads up.Checkout can be interesting if you’re not taking the early ferry out because a 10am checkout means that the tram will pick you up between 8:45-9:15, so you’re not really getting to experience that last day/morning on the island. With that said, they were accommodating and let us use the golf cart until 11, but we had some back and forth luggage drop off trips to harbor (tram won’t allow you to be picked up early as reservations align to ferry schedule).Overall we would definitely consider the house and hosts again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect location between the market and beach yet on a private lot with a cul-de-sac and long driveway perfect for keeping kids and pets corralled. The owners were quick to respond to questions and couldn’t have been nicer.
Short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The house was well appointed and the layout was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic stay! House was very clean, golf carts worked great, host was super communicative and helpful! Loved the location, close to the beach and market but also secluded enough that it was very peaceful in the evening. Hoping we can stay here again next time we visit the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Awesome Location

I enjoyed being in the shade but so close to the beach and Maritime Way. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha D.

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

Great location

Loved the location and close proximity to market and the beach. Owner was easy to work with and very accommodating to a change in our schedule.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gardner M.

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

August BHI

We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks! The house had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spooner W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erika h.

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

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I stayed for a long winter weekend and found everything to be perfect. Great house in a central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Best vacation spot ever!

Our stay on bald head island was simply amazing! The house was perfect in every way and the owners communicated every detail and quickly dealt with any questions we had. Perfect week had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Great location on the island!

Home is cozy! Location is superb... close to market & beach. 2 golf carts a plus. We had a great time and hope to get back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018